Sri Lankan Value

Amaya Resorts & Spas - Refections Of Sri Lanka

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Amaya Resorts & Spas is a subsidiary of Connaissance Holdings.

Current resorts include:

Amaya Lake - An Ayurvedic spa surrounding guests in nature. Ayurvedic resort allowing guest to visit the attractions of Sri Lanka 's Culture Triangle, followed by soothing traditional treatments.

Amaya Hills - Ayurvedic spa situated in Kandy at the heart of Sri Lanka's hill country. A hilltop resort to enjoy Ayurvedic treatments and the cool environment overlooking the landscape and charming Kandy.

Amaya Reef - An Ayurvedic complemented by panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Guests savour a wide range of soothing herbal treatments after days spent enjoying the beach and the tropical sun.

Refections Of Sri Lanka

Fragrant herbs, Warm oils, Healing massage. Hands enfold you. Steam envelops you. Aromatic baths surround you. Head messages stimulate nerve and centres, opening the senses. Herbal poultices nourish the skin.
Fully body treatments lead you on journey of total relaxation.
Part transcendental, part therapeutic, Ayurveda fuses centuries of knowledge in a detailed healing art and science. Amaya’s Aurvedic specialists individualize treatment and rejuvenation programmes to the health, lifestyle and desires of every guest.

Contacts : sales@amayaresorts.com
Web : www.amayaresorts.com

Thambapanni Retreat - Boutique Hotel in Unawatuna, Galle

2008-04-23T10:19:00.000-07:00

Thambapanni Retreat is a Boutique Hotel in Unawatuna, Galle. This is a sanctuary to equilibrium your mind, body and soul. Thambapanni Retreat offers

host of amenities and levels of comfort and maintains the meticulous standards required by the discerning guest.

Accommodation at the Thambapanni Retreat Unawatuna comprises luxurious bungalows and suites which are in harmony with the untouched milieu.

In a rainbow of Vedic options including:

» Ayurvedic oil massages
» Yoga teachings
» Healthy and delicious food
» Meditation
» Herbal steam sauna
» Reiki Treatments and initiations

Thambapanni Retreat offers a rejuvenating voyage of a new inner and outer discovery.

Contacts

Address:Thambapanni Retreat Unawatuna, Galle, Sri Lanka
Telephone:0094-91-2234588
Fax: 0094-91-2233130
Email: info@thambapannileisure.com
Web: www.thambapannileisure.com

Angsana City Club & Spa. Crescat City

2008-04-23T08:28:00.000-07:00

Crescat City is a latest shopping and residential destinations spanned 10 acres in the heart of Colombo. It is connected to The Boulevard, luxury five start hotel Cinnamon Grand and many other residencies. 470 square meters premier, upmarket day spa equipped with seven single treatment rooms and four signature rooms adds spices to this eclectic mix of urban luxuries.
Spa enthusiast will be enchanted by the numerous Ayurvedic treatments unique to Angsana City Club & Spa. Crescat City - a warm, spacious oasis embellished with soft contemporary furnishings. The Ayurvedic Voyage, available as an Essence of Angsana package for both men and ladies, is an inspiring combination of the relaxing Ayurvedic massage and legendary Shirodhara treatment, which sharpens your senses with the flow of warm sesame oil on the forehead. This soothing experience is replete with a rejuvenating Indian head massage and herbal body polish.

Alternatively, a Yoga Massage restores physical and mental well-being through deep breathing meditation and yoga movements designed to stretch and loosen tense muscles. Another highlight of this day spa is the availability of Hair Services, where guests may indulge in a pampering shampoo and haircut.

Contacts
Angsana City Club & Spa Crescat City
75 Galle Road
Colombo 03
Sri Lanka
Tel: +94 11 242 4245
Email: spa-crescatcity@angsana.com
Web :http://www.angsanaspa.com/dayspas/crescat/index.shtml

The lotus Spa resort

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The lotus Spa resort is located in Colombo with a clear focus on rejuvenation and cure. The lotus spa blends proud Ayurveda heritage of Sri Lanka and India. Hotel it self is very peaceful and quite. Rooms are exquisitely appointed with handcrafted furniture. Each room is unique and has a character all its own.

Treatments range from the regular Abhyanga (whole body massage) and the ever popular Shirodhara ( a continuous stream of oil poured over the forehead) to more advanced therapies such as Aromatherapy, water therapy, Jacuzzi, Sauna and Herbal steam. Panchakarma, a detoxification treatment that takes a week or more is also offered for all those who wish to rid themselves of all the toxins accumulated in the body and mind due to a decadent lifestyle.

Contact Address :
The Lotus Spa,
43/10,
Poorvarama Mawatha,
Colombo - 06,
Sri Lanka.

Phone : +94 011 2856070
E mail : mail@thelotusspa.com
Website : http://www.thelotusspa.com

Vil Uyana - Respects Nature

2008-04-16T22:03:00.000-07:00

Welcome to life that respects nature, in the tranquil hamlets of Vil Uyana. It's where man and nature cherish their relationship through 25 luxury dwellings, surrounded by lush paddy fields, calm waters and dense forests. Invigorate your soul at the Island Spa that's nested in the middle of the lake. Make your mark at the Graffiti Bar. Let time be stilled at the Sulang Lounge. Or dine while surrounded by the celestial maidens of Sigiriya at The Apsara.

Exciting excursions will take you to one of the World's greatest wonders - 'Sigiriya' or capture the harmony along the many footpaths. Come , Embrace the lifestyle.

Contacts

Tel : +94-66-4923584-6
Fax : +94-66-2286005
Email : viluyana@wow.lk
Web :http://www.viluyana.com

Ambalama Leisure Lounge -Where you meet nature

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Ambalama Leisure Lounge is located 29 kilometers from capital city of Colombo. This leisure hotel was designed to provide break to the weary travelers from a long and arduous journey. You can enjoy a drink, hot coffee or a cool bear while admiring natural beautiful sceneries. The motto of this hotel is “Where you meet nature”.

So it’s a good place for nature lovers to enjoy nature and its joy.

Contacts
Address :Ihala Hanwella, Hanwella, Sri Lanka

Tel : +94(36) 2254377 / 777357251
Fax : +94(36) 2253388
Email : info@ambalamalanka.com

Web

Tree top Jungle Lodge - Journey Back To Nature

2008-04-16T20:42:00.000-07:00

Tree top Jungle Lodge is a ideal place for naturalist. It’s a real eco-lodge located at valley of Weliara, few kilometers north of Yala National Park. Accommodation are in simple hut and mud huts mixed with bush, forest and nature. If you are a lover of the mother nature, here is your opportunity to explore it.

Contacts
Mobile phone: +94 (0)777 036 554
(sms message an option, we will call or e-mail back)
Email : treetopsjunglelodge@gmail.com
Web : http://www.treetopsjunglelodge.com

Muthumuni Ayurveda resort

2008-04-16T08:36:00.000-07:00

Muthumuni Ayurveda resort is situated on the Lagon facing to beautiful river . The resort has a European management. The purpose of the resort is to purity ones body and soul. You can enjoy swimming, diving and sunbathing in the amazing resort.

Ayurveda Cure programs of the resort Includes:
» Doctor and Medicines
» Yoga and Tai Chi
» Meditation
» All Treatments
» Rooms and Fullboard
» Included Transfer

Rainforest Edge

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Rainforest Edge is a perfect hideouts for nature lovers who can enjoy traditional Sri Lankan way with true hospitality. Most of the fruits and vegetable served to the customers are grown inside the resort. Guests will receive natural treatment in a 100% forest environment.

Rainforest Edge has a team of well qualified ayurvedic practitioners & therapists. Treatment is decided upon at the initial consultation according to the body type, age & existing ailments of each individual. Ayurvedic treatment is backed by continuous practice of Yoga & meditation programmes prescribed by our resident doctor with the consent of the guests.

The Resort is ideal for birdwatchers and nature lovers and is located on top of a mountain with panoramic view of the Sinharaja rain forest in a pollution free, topical atmosphere.

Contact
Rainforest Edge
Balawatukanda
waddagala
Sri Lanka
Phone : +94 (0) 452255912
scrama@eureka.lk
Website : http://www.rainforestedge.com

Riverina Hotel

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Spacious gardens, gorgeous beaches, swimming pool and ayurveda resort at Riverina Hotel will make your family holiday unforgettable. Giving an ever-indulgence blends with personalized service is exampled at Riverina Hotel.

On-site amenities at this resort includes;

· 89 tastefully furnished rooms and 03 suites

· A choice of three (03) restaurants (coffee shop, international buffet, Beach Restaurant)

· Three (03) bars and discotheque

· 24-hour room service

· Large freshwater swimming pool with a kiddies pool

· Ayurveda Villa

· Valet and laundry service

· Cyberden

· Squash court

· Horse riding

· Table Tennis

· Gymnasium / Fitness Centre

· Billiards

· Games room & Children’s play area

· Gift and bookshop

· Hair dressing salon

· Conference hall to seat 250 in a theatre style seating

Spa

Ayurveda therapies are conducted by well trained and qualified staff .Treatments are classified under “basic” and “advanced”. From these you could select the particular programme of your choice. The selection could be made from the following

Wellness and Relaxation Programme
Rejuvenation & Beauty Programme
Intensive Programme

Contacts

Riverina Hotel
Kaluwamodera
Beruwela
Sri Lanka

Reservations or Confifi Group Hotels Head Office:
Call 00 94 11 2334462 (hot line) or 94 11 2333320 - 3

Call hotel direct at 00 94 34 22 76044 / 045 / 150 151

Website : http://www.riverinahotel.com

Eden Resort & Spa

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Located on the south west coast of Sri Lanka, 96 km from the International Airport along the golden sandy beaches on the outskirts of Beruwela town is your dream holiday destination, Eden Resort & Spa.

Eden Resort and Spa will offer a personalized service coupled with first-class facilities to give you a life time experience in luxury living.

The comprehensive portfolio of on-site amenities at this resort includes:

3 categories of accommodation
(Eden Rooms, Superior rooms located on the ground floor and a deluxe category room - Paradise rooms and suites)
A choice of three (03) restaurants (coffee shop, international buffet and fine dining)
Two (02) bars - pool bar and lounge bar
Large freshwater swimming pool with a kiddies pool
Spa and ayurveda centre
Conference hall to seat 350 in a theatre style seating
An outdoor Jacuzzi set in beautifully manicured gardens.
24-hour room service
Valet and laundry service
Left luggage facilities
Squash court
Billiards
Games room & children's play area
Shopping arcade with a gift boutique, jewellery store, dress boutique, souvenirs & bookshop
Hair dressing salon

The Spa
The resort Spa is supervised by experience and qualified doctor and the staff are well trained with therapeutic techniques. Spa also offers traditional Thai messages. Soothing jet water therapy is another trait offers by the Spa.

Contact

Confifi Group Hotels
Confifi Management Services
33, St. Michaels Road,
Colombo 3
Sri Lanka

Tel: +94 11 2333320
Fax: +94 11 2333324 / 2333325

Website : http://www.edenresortandspa.com

The Elephant Corridor

2008-04-16T05:05:00.000-07:00

The Elephant Corridor spares no expense when it comes to luxury. This top-end boutique hotel in Kibissa, Sigiriya, boasts 21 villas and 23 swimming pools. Most of the latter are private plunge pools that supplement lavish suites which offer Egyptian cotton linen and towels as well as soft, down pillows. The rooms also come with kimonos, binoculars, designer vanity units, hammocks and easels with paper and colours.

It's no wonder, then, that guests consistently marvel at The Elephant Corridor's unflinching attention to detail. Surrounded by acres of unspoiled jungle, the hotel has deluxe, super deluxe, romantic and royal suites. Each of these has a plunge pool in the bedroom, while their beds have a mirror on top of the canopy. Opened just three years ago, The Elephant Corridor has already played host to members of the Britsih, Saudi Arabian and Kuwaiti royal families. There is great emphasis on staff training which is reflected in the high levels of service and courtesy.

Contacts

Email :info@elephantcorridor.com
Web :www.elephantcorridor.com

Heritance Kandalama

2008-04-16T04:45:00.000-07:00

The dusty winding road...a canopy of green unfurls... a lotus in my hands... i feel elated...floating through a rock cut tunnel i gaze on a spectacular visage of water and greenery. gently led to my room every view is framed in foliage... hanging over, entwined, soothing. My soul is stirred. And i realize something has changed subtle yet beautiful. Heritage Kandalama a new name and refurbished and yet the same warmth emanates even from familiar artifacts. a kingdom of bliss.

Miss Sri Lanka Universe 2006-Jacqueline Fernande

2008-04-14T23:00:00.000-07:00

Jacqueline Fernandez has set herself a definite goal of re-brand Sri Lanka by re-positioning it on the international stage as "Beautiful Sri Lanka". So we will give her fullest support to archive her goals.

Geraldine D'rozario-Miss Sri Lanka For Miss Tourism International 1993

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Date Of Birth : 22 July 1974
Family Background : Married with one son;has a younger sister.
First TV Commercial : At five, for Kist jams and jellies

Titles:
First Runner-Up 'Miss Tourism International 1993'
'Miss Sri Lanka For Miss Tourism International 1993'

Source : Living Magazine

Sweden Model adopted from Sri Lanka

2008-04-12T06:02:00.000-07:00

She is Maria adopted from Sri-Lanka just a few months old, and grew up on the west coast of
Sweden. She can be seen as a billboard model in Gallerian, the mail Mall in Stockholm.

Models Sri Lanka - FNQ Magazine

2008-04-10T01:16:00.001-07:00

Photography : Steve Cohn
Fashion Stylist : Azad Moulana @ Model Network
Fashion Direction/Makeup : Jacquie Mei @ Model Network
Hair : Gien @ Salon Kess
Model : Adrianna @ The Model Bank

Colombo Fashion Week -Living Magazine

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Colombo Fashion Week -Living Magazine

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Fashion Model -Shihani

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Stunning and Sexy Chula

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JACQUELINE FERNANDEZ

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She is cute, beautiful and sexy. She can demolish tranquility of your mind. Be careful.

Casual Dress - Ruchira Silva

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Rebel Fashion Designer - Ruchira Silva (One of the Best Fashion Designer in Sri Lanka)
website :http://www.rebelhifashion.com/index.html

Evening Dress- Ruchira Silva

2008-04-06T09:03:00.000-07:00

Rebel Fashion Designer - Ruchira Silva (One of the Best Fashion Designer in Sri Lanka)
website :http://www.rebelhifashion.com/index.html

Ambulawa - Sri Lanka

2008-04-06T03:21:00.000-07:00

Sri Lanka is considered as an Asian country to contain richest bio-diversity in a single area. Hill Country receives its flowing water from South-west monsoon rains. Ambuluwawa peak situated in the center of Gampola Kingdom established by the great Sinhala King Buvanekabahu IV. Bio-diversity of Sri Lanka is amply exampled in Ambulawa.

According to the researchers there are about 200 varieties of plants belong to 80 families. “Iramusu”, “Muva kiriya” and “nawa handi” are some of known medical plants grown in the area. Ambuluwawa rock summit is surrounded by large number of mountain ranges. The scenic beauty of this summit is breathtaking.

Track of long paddy fields blessed by Mahaweli river adds spices to the beauty of Ambuluwawa.

Buduruwagala - Sri Lanka

2008-04-06T03:17:00.000-07:00

Buduruwagala is located about 5 km from the Wellawaya on the Thanamalwila road. Buduruwagala is a place, not to be missed if you are on your way from Hill country to southern beaches. The name “Buduruwagala” is derived from word “Budu”, “Ruwa” and “Gala”. Budu means “ Budda”, Ruwa means “Image” and “Gala” means stones(Buddha images with stones).

The statues are believed to build 10th century AD. The gigantic Buddha statue still bears traces of its original stuccoes robe and a long streak of orange suggests it was once brightly painted. The central of the three figures to the Buddha's right is thought to be the Buddhist mythological figure-the Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. To the left of this white painted figure is a female figure in the thrice-bent posture, which is thought to be his consort-Tara.

Bamiyan Buddha statues in Afghanistan was considered as tallest Buddha statue until it was destruction by Taliban in March 2001. The Buduruwagala Buddha Statue is now considered the tallest in the world.

Kithulgala

2008-04-06T03:13:00.000-07:00

Kithulgala is an ideal place for people who admire nature. Whether interested in bird watching, natural walks, white-water rafting, Kithualgala is a quite and peaceful milieu. It is one of the wettest places in the country which gets two monsoons each year.

Kithulgala is one of the best place to research on endemic species of Sri Lanka . The Sri Lanka Hill Munia, Chestnut-backed Owlet and Sri Lanka Small Barbet and Green-billed Coucal can be named as few.

Kithulgala forest is situated beside Kelani River and has a high bio-diversity. Oscar-winning epic Bridge on the River Kwai, was filmed here in 1956 by Sir David Lean, Kelani river offers three different sections for white-water rafting. Beginners, intermediates and advance surfers can select what suits for them.
So if you are seeking for an adventure tour this is not a place to miss.

Tandoori Salmon

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Ingredients:
6 Salmon fillets (4 Ozs. each) skin removed
1/3 cup of thick Yogurt
1 clove garlic minced
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger root
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 Green pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tbsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp frond cardamom
1/4 tsp ground cloves

Method:

Pat salmon dry and place in a shallow baking dish.

Mix yogurt, ginger, garlic, pepper. cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, cloves and cardamom in a small bowl.

Spoon yogurt mixture over salmon and gently rub into fish. Store in refrigerator for 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.

Place salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast in a preheated 450 F or 230 C oven for 10-12 minutes or until salmon is just cooked through. Serve with rice pilaf.

Chicken with Spinach

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Ingredients:
500 gm chicken cuts
25 gm ghee or butter
70 gm sliced onions
01 tsp chopped ginger
01 tsp lime juice
01 tsp chopped garlic
02 tbsp unroasted curry powder
100 ml natural or plain yogurt
01 tsp chili powder
75 ml thick coconut milk
150 ml coconut water
150 gm semi ripped pineapple cubed
01 tbsp fresh coriander leaves chopped
salt to taste

Method

Soak the chicken with curry powder/chili powder/lime juice/yogurt and set a side for about 30 minutes.

Heat the fat in a saucepan to medium heat, add the onion fry until onions are light brown. Mix in ginger and garlic cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 5 minutes until chicken is lightly colored.

Pour the coconut water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Stir in coconut milk and pineapple, cook for further 5 minutes. Finish off by adding coriander leaves and salt to taste. Serve hot.

Kaha Bath Recipe (Yello Rice)

2008-01-08T20:50:00.000-08:00

Ingredients
3 Cups long grain Rice
4 tbs ghee or butter
2 medium Onions, finely sliced
6 Cloves
20 black Peppercorns
12 Cardamom pods, bruised
Rampe leafs
1 ½ tsp ground Turmeric
3 ½ tsp Salt
5 Cups of Coconut milk

Method
First wash rice and drain thoroughly.
Now heat butter on a saucepan and add onions and fry until golden brown.
Then add cardamom,cloves, turmeric, peppercorns, salt, and rampe.
Now you can add rice and fry until rice is well coated with butter and turmeric (Please stir constantly).
Add coconut milk and bring to a boil.
Now Reduce heat, cover with lid and cook for another 25 minutes or so (until rice is cooked) without lifting the lid.
When rice is cooked you can see the spices & leaves are on the top. Remove them and serve with curries.

Pol Sambol Recipe (Coconut Sambol)

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Ingredients
2 cups grated fresh coconut
2 small pearl onions or shallots, sliced.
1 clove garlic, sliced.
1 small green Chile, sliced.
1-2 tsp Hot red Chile powder.
1 tsp of Salt.
1 medium lime.

Method
Grind or chop all ingredients in a grinder or chopper.(Except coconut)
Add the coconut once all ingredients are crushed and mixed thoroughly.
Now grind all ingredients until the coconut turns evenly red and all ingredients are well mixed. Squeeze half a lime. Mix well.
Taste and adjust salt & lime according to your preference.
Serve with rice & curries. Or you can serve with bread.

Prawn Pol Sambol Recipe (Pawn Coconut Sambol)

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Ingredients
3 cups of scraped fresh coconut
5 dried chilies, crushed (approx 1.5 teaspoons)
1 medium red onion, finely sliced
3 green chilies, finely sliced
2 limes - juiced
1 tsp of salt
3 table spoons dried shrimp

Method
Soak shrimp in water for 15 minutes and drain excess.
Pound or blend to a fine consistency
Add all remaining ingredients and mix well
Taste and adjust salt & lime.
Serve as an accompaniment to curry, particularly fish dishes.

Beef Curry

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Ingredients :
1lb Beef ( any particular cut is fine)
1 onion
3 tblspns red pepper powder
1tspn black pepper
3 tspns lime juice (or vinegar)
to taste salt
1 clove garlic
pinch cinnamon
1 piece lemon grass (optional)
pinch cardamom powder (optional)
3 cloves (optional)
1 cup coconut milk (optional)
2 tomatoes
4 tblspns roasted curry powder

Wash beef and cut into cubes(small cubes preferably 1/4 inch cubes).
Dice clove of garlic. Grind cloves into pieces.
Add all the ingredients and the beef and bring to boil on low heat and
leave for 15-20 minutes. Finally add the coconut milk and boil for 3 minutes.

Fish Curry (Hot & Spicy)

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Ingredients :
1lb Tuna (or Shark, Red Mullet)
4 tablspn Red pepper powder
2 tablspns vinegar
to taste Salt
1 clove garlic
2 tblspoons unroasted curry powder
1tablspn black pepper
4 cups water

First wash the fish well and cut steaks into cubes. Add vinegar and salt and knead into the fish. Then mix in red pepper powder, curry powder, black pepper and garlic and cook for 20 minutes.

Yellow Fish curry

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Ingredients :

1Lb King fish (or Salmon or Tuna or Shark or Scallops )
2 cups  coconut  milk
3 cups  water
1 onion
2 tablsp       mustard
1tspn   turmeric
1 tsp   garlic
salt
1 tblspn       lime juice

First wash the fish well and cut steaks into cubes. Add water, onions, salt garlic, mustard and fish. Cook for 15 minutes. Then add coconut milk allow to stand for 1 minute. Finally add the lime juice.

Drink Water And Stay Healthy

2008-01-07T03:50:00.001-08:00

As you know stay hydrated is very informant for healthy life. That’s means you have to drink plenty of water every day.

Make sure to drink at least 8 glasses a day. Water means fresh water not soda, caffeine or any other type of liquid. Soda has a high concentration of sodium. Sodium retains fluids. You need fluid that will hydrate and flush your body free of toxins.

Contextual Links

Eye Care Tips

2008-01-05T08:38:00.000-08:00

How to remove Eyestrain:

You can easily remove eyestrain by placing slices of cucumber over closed eyes for 15 minutes. You will feel cool and refresh.

Reduce Swelling or Puffiness:

Use green tea that has steeped for five minutes and cooled. Wipe the eyes with this solution several times a day.

Vitamins and Minerals For Eyes:

Vitamin A : Improves night vision. Food Sources for vitamin A are carrots, spinach ,dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli, eggs, cheese and butter.

Vitamin B complex is good to reduce redness in eyes and can help eyes that are sensitive to light. Food Sources for vitamins B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B6 (pyridoxine), B12 (cobalamin): pastas, breads, milk, dark green vegetables, mushrooms, tuna, nuts, avocados, bananas, liver.

Carotene allows the formation of visual purple in the eyes, which helps improve weak eyes. A good source of carotene is: carrots, broccoli, cabbage and peas.

Resources

Food-Your Miracle Medicine
New Choices in Natural Healing
Nature's Cures
Earl Mindell's Herb Bible

Udurawana Jokes

2008-01-03T22:23:00.000-08:00

Password Problem
Udurawana calls the Help Desk to complain that there's something wrong with his password.
No, it's not the usual caps-lock problem.
"The problem is that whenever I type the password, it just shows stars," he says.
"Those asterisks are to protect you," the Help Desk technician explains,
"So if someone were standing behind you, they wouldn't be able to read your password."
"Yeah," he says, "But they show up even when there is no one standing behind me."

Photographer Udurawana
Photographer Udurawana's boss asked him, "Why that woman in the party slapped your face."
Udurawana said, "I don't know Boss. My picture fell down on the floor, that woman stood over it, so I asked her,
"Ma'am would you lift your Saree, I want to take a picture. "

Brain Tumor
Doctor : I regret to tell you that you have a brain tumor.
Udurawana : Yesss!!! (jumps in joy)
Doctor : Did you understand what I just told you?
Udurawana : Yes of course, do you think I'm dumb?
Doctor: Then why are you so happy?
Udurawana : Because that proves that I have a brain!

While in a drug store :
Udurawana : I'd like some vitamins for my grandson.
Pharmacist : Sir, vitamin A, B or C?
Udurawana : Any will do, my grandson doesn't know the alphabet yet!!

Udurawana Jokes

2008-01-03T21:48:00.000-08:00

Shoo Fly
One day an Englishman, an American and our Udurawana walked into a pub together.
They preceded to each buy a glass if whisky .
Just as they were about to enjoy their beverages, three flies landed in each of their pints.
The Englishman pushed his beer away from him in disgust.
The American fished the offending fly out of his beer and continued drinking it as if nothing happened.
Udurawana picked the fly out of his drink and started shaking it over glass yelling, "SPIT IT OUT, SPIT IT OUT YOU BASTARD!!!"

Suicide attempt.
Udurawana decided to commit suicide by hanging himself from a tree in the park.
A little bit later, a man was walking his dog and spotted Udurawana hanging from the tree.
He asked Udurawana what he is doing and Udurawana replies, "I'm hanging myself."
"You're supposed to put the noose around your neck, not your waist,' said the onlooker.
"I tried that," replied Udurawana, "but I couldn't breath.

Udurawana's love.
Wife : Do you love me ??????
Udurawana : Of course, darling.
Wife :But do you love me with all your heart.
Udurawana : With all my heart, with all my liver, with all my kidneys.

Udurawana at ticket counter.
Udurawana : Does this train go to Fort
Ticket counter : That's right sir, Change at Polgahawela.
Udurawana : What!!!!!!! I want my change here. I m not waiting till Polgahawela.

Adult video.
Udurawana goes out to rent his first X-rated adult video.
He goes to the video store, and after looking around for a while, selects a title that sounds very stimulating.
Then he drives home, lights some candles, slips into something comfortable, and puts the tape in the VCR.
To his disappointment, there's nothing but static on the screen, so he calls the video store to complain.
Udurawana : "I just rented an adult movie from you and there's nothing on the tape but static."
Clerk : "Sorry about that. We've had problems with some of those tapes. Which title did you rent?"
Udurawana : "HEAD CLEANER"

Emergency
The boss who was on the 25th floor of the building called up Udurawana on the ground floor for an important file. Since it was rather urgent the boss told him it was an emergency and that he should hurry with the file.
After more than 30 minutes Udurawana appears all tired and panting for breath.
The Boss asks him why he was panting and what caused the huge delay.
Udurawana replies, 'Boss when I went to the lift it said 'DURING AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE USE THE STAIRCASE'!!!

Phone call
Udurawana just started his own firm. He rented a beautiful office and had it furnished with antiques. Sitting there, he saw a man come in to the outer office.
Wishing to appear the hot shot, Udurawana picked up the phone and started to pretend he had a big deal working. He threw huge figures around and made giant commitments.
Finally he hung up and asked the visitor, "Can I help you?"
The man Replied, "Yeah, I've come to activate your phone line."

The pill worked
Udurawana had a problem of getting up late in the morning and was always late for work. His boss was mad at him and threatened to fire him if he didn't do something about it.
So he went to his doctor who gave him a pill and told him to take it before he goes to bed.
Udurawana slept well and in fact beat the alarm in the morning. He had a leisurely breakfast and drove cheerfully to work.
"Boss", he said, "The pill actually worked!"
"That's all fine" said the boss, "But where were you yesterday?"

Very worried
Udurawana came home from the doctor looking very worried.
His wife said, "What's the problem?"
He said, "The doctor told me I have to take a pill every day for the rest of my life."
She said, "So what? Lots of people have to take a pill every day their whole lives."
Udurawana said, "I know, but he gave me only four pills!"

Law of the jungle
Udurawana & his friend were hiking through the jungle when they spotted a tiger who looked both hungry and fast.
Udurawana reached into his pack and pulled out a pair of running shoes.
His friend looked at him "Do you really think those shoes are going to make you run faster than that tiger?"
"I don't have to run faster than that tiger" Udurawana replied. "I just have to run faster than you".

Udurawana Jokes

2008-01-03T21:31:00.000-08:00

Constipated cow
Udurawana goes to the vet and says, "My cow is constipated."
The vet says, "Take one of these pills, put it in a long tube, stick the other end in the cow's ass, and blow the pill up there."
Udurawana comes back the next day, and he looks very sick.
The vet says, "What happened?"
Udurawana says, "The cow blew first."

Body odor
It was a really hot day at the office. There were about twenty people in close quarters and everyone was sweating, even with a fan on.
All of a sudden, people started to wrinkle their noses at an odor passing through the air. It was the most hideous smell anyone had ever smelt.
One man said, "Uh oh, someone's deodorant isn't working."
Udurawana from the distant corner replied, "It can't be me. I'm not wearing any."

Constipation
Udurawana went to his doctor to see what could be done about his constipation
"It's terrible," he said, "I haven't moved my bowels in a week."
"I see. Have you done anything about it?" asked the doctor.
"Naturally," Udurawana replied, "I sit in the bathroom for a half-hour in the morning and again at night."
"No," the doctor said, "I mean do you take anything?"
"Naturally," Udurawana answered, "I take a newspaper."

Day-off
Udurawawa goes to see his boss in the office.
"Sir," he says, "we're doing some heavy house-cleaning at home tomorrow, and my wife needs me to help with the top floor and the garage, moving and hauling stuff."
"We're short-handed, Udurawawa," the boss replies. "Sorry....I can not give you the day off."
"Thank you Sir," says Udurawawa, "I knew I could count on you!"

Loving wife
Udurawana had been out for a few days due to bad health. One of his office friends called & asked him how he was feeling?
"I'm better, thanks. You know, it was a wonderful experience." he replied.
"Wonderful? How can the cold and fever be wonderful?" Friend asked Udurawana a in stunned disbelief.
"Well, I learned that my wife really loves me. You know that whenever the postman came by or a delivery man headed toward the door, she ran out to meet them? I could hear her excitedly saying "My husband is home! My husband is home!"

April fool
Udurawana got into a bus on 1st April when conductor asked for ticket.
He gave Rs.6/- and took the ticket and said "April fool. I have a pass".

How to exchange the seat.
Udurawana came home with his left forehead bleeding & his wife asked him what happened.
He replied "There was a nail in the window of the bus that pricked me each time the bus jerked"
His wife said "Then why didn't you exchanged your seat with some other passenger, who does not know about the nail!
Udurawana replied "How can I exchange my seat, when there were no other passengers in the bus other than me"

One way
A policeman pulled Udurawana over after he had been driving the wrong way on a one-way street.
Cop: Do you know where you were going?
Udurawana : No, but wherever it is, it must be bad, because all the people are leaving.

Bungee jumping.
In UK, Udurawana and his friend were watching bungee jumping.
Friend : Wanna try it?
Udurawana : No way. I was born because of broken rubber & I don't wanna die because of broken rubber.

Any great man ?
One tourist from U.S.A. asked Udurawana: Any great man born in this country?
Udurawana : No sir, only small Babies!!!

How do you do ?
An Englishman and Udurawana inside the toilet.
Englishman: Good evening, how do u do?
Udurawana : Good evening, we open the zip and do!

Engine Trouble
Udurawana was on board in a plane from Colombo to New York.
Fifteen minutes into the flight, the captain announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, one of our engines has failed, but we still have three engines left. So there is nothing to worry about. Our flight will take an hour longer than scheduled,."
Thirty minutes later the captain announced, "One more engine has failed and the flight will take an additional two hours. But don't worry, we can fly just fine on two engines."
An hour later the captain announced, "One more engine has failed and our arrival will be delayed another hour. But don't worry, we still have one more engine left."
Udurawana turned to the man in the next seat and sighed, "If we lose the last engine also, we'll have to be up in the air forever !"

What would you like to hear?
A doctor, a teacher & Udurawana are talking about the death.
Udurawana asks " Suppose if you die and your friends and family are mourning you. What would you like to hear them say about you, when you're in your casket ?"
Doctor : "I would like to hear them say that I was a great doctor of my time, and a great family man."
Teacher : "I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and school teacher who made a huge difference in our children of tomorrow."
Udurawana : "I would like to hear them say... LOOK! HE'S MOVING!"

Udurawana Jokes

2008-01-03T21:16:00.000-08:00

Best Friend
A man to Udurawana : Your best friend is kissing your wife in your home.
Udurawana : Are you sure ????.
Man : Yes, If you don't believe me, go & see for yourself.
Udurawana rushes home and came back within half an hour n slapped the man & said: You lier, he is not my best friend.

Marriage
American : In our country, marriage even takes place with email.
Udurawana : In Sri Lanka, it is only with a female.

Will you love me ???
Girl : Will you love me after marriage also?
Udurawana : Yes, if your husband allows me.

Misunderstanding
Udurawana was terribly overweight, so his doctor put him on a diet.
"I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see you, you should have lost at least 5 pounds.
When Udurawana returned, he shocked the doctor by having lost nearly 60lbs!
"Why, that's amazing!" the doctor said, "Did you follow my instructions?"
Udurawana nodded..."I'll tell you though, I was going to drop dead on the 3rd day."
"From the hunger, you mean?" asked the doctor.
"No, from "SKIPPING" "

The Right Step
Two drunk friends, Udurawana and Andapala were walking along a dirt road one day when they came across a pile of some brown stuff on the ground.
"Is that s**t?" Udurawana said.
"I don't know." Responded Andapala as he bent over, "it smells like s**t."
Udurawana leaned in and dipped his finger into the mysterious pile. "It feels like s**t!"
Andapala too dipped his finger into the mysterious pile and without hesitation shoved the finger in his mouth. "Sure tastes like s**t, buddy! I think it's definitely s**t."
"Hooooeee!" Responded Udurawana, "Good thing we didn't step in it!"

Accident Scene
Two guys were roaring down a road on a motorcycle when the driver slowed up and pulled over.
His leather jacket had a broken zipper, and he told his friend, "I can't drive anymore with the air Hitting me in the chest like that."
"Just put the jacket on backwards," his friend advised.
They continued down the road but around the next bend, they lost control and wiped out.
Udurawana came upon the accident and ran to call the police.
The police asked him, "Are they showing any signs of life?"
"Well," Udurawana explained, "The driver was alive, until I turned his head around the right way!"

Udurawana Jokes

2008-01-03T21:05:00.000-08:00

Price difference
Udurawana and his wife buy coffee in a shop.
Udurawana says, Drink quickly......
Wife asks why...
Udurawana says, Look at that board. Coffee Rs5 and cold coffee Rs10 .

Donation
Udurawana's son : Dad there is some one on the door 2 collect donations for a swimming pool.
Udurawana : Give him a glass of water.

Udurawana at an Art Gallery
Udurawana : I suppose this horrible looking thing is what you call modern art ?
Art dealer : I beg your pardon sir, that's a mirror!

Boxer
Udurawana was telling his son about his days as a famous boxer.
"The bell rang and we met in the center of the ring. I threw a left hook, and he got me with a right cross. It was brutal."
The son was proud of his father's courage.
"Then in the second round I took a couple of shots, but held my ground. By the third round I had my opponent worried."
"Did you really?" his son asked.
"You bet, he thought that he had killed me."

Bank robbery
Udurawana and his friend rob a bank and mess it up, managing to escape with two sacks that they find on the floor. And they take one sack each. After awhile they meet again and one asks the other,
Udurawana : 'What did you find in your sack?'
Friend : 'Ten lakh Rupees!'
Udurawana : 'Wow... that's a lot! What did you do with the cash?'
Friend : 'I bought a house. How about your sack?'
Udurawana : 'Bah... it was full of loan documents.'
Friend : 'And what did you do with them?'
Udurawana : 'well... little by little, I'm paying them off...'

Improvement
Udurawana's son was playing in the park while Udurawana sitting on a bench with his friend.
Udurawana : Son ! What is 9 multiplied by 8 ?
Son : 76
Udurawana : Good!
Udurawana 's friend got terrified.
Friend: Are you crazy ???? 9 multiplied by 8 is 72. Your boy said 76 and you congratulated him.
Udurawana : He has improved a lot. He used to say 80.

Eye doctor
Udurawana goes to the eye doctor. The receptionist asks him why he is there.
Udurawana complains, "I keep seeing spots in front of my eyes."
The receptionist asks, "Have you ever seen a doctor?"
and Udurawana replies, "No, just spots."

Salt Seller
Do you really sell that much salt? A friend asks Udurawana who is running a grocery shop stocked with thousands of boxes of salt.
"No " says Udurawana. "I sell maximum two boxes a month. To be honest with you, I'm not a good salt seller. But the one who sell me salt, he's a good salt seller."

Stop looking at girls
Wife to Udurawana : Stop looking at girls. Do not forget you are married now.
Udurawana : You mean if I am on diet, I can't look at the menu also ?

Fart
Udurawana drinking heavily in bar gets up n farts loudly.
Man next to him : Excuse me, but you just farted before my wife.
Udurawana : Sorry, I didn't know it was her turn.

Udurawana Jokes

2008-01-03T04:28:00.000-08:00

Don't Loose Balance
At Katunayake airport, the passengers were climbing the steps to board the plane. A foreigner missed his step & slipped.

He shouted "Oh, I lost my balance!" and the moving got slowed down a bit. Udurawana was at the bottom of the steps anxiously waiting to get in to the plane for the first time and he shouted,

"Doesn't matter you fool, I have enough coins in my pocket. I'll give you some later! "

What Is Your Sex ?
When it was closer to London , Passengers were given the embarkation card to fill. Udurawana started filling.

Full Name : Heen Banda Udurawana
Sex : Ticked the Female Box and wrote below : unlike these foreigners, we always have sex with females !

Hostess Ask My Weight ?
Getting off Finally, the plane arrives at Heathrow. Udurawana was excited and anxious to get off. So he went to the door before anyone, and prepared to jump down.

"Wait sir, Wait" cried an air hostess.

"75 Kilograms" replied Udurawana and jumped off the plane !

Emergency Aid
Seeing Udurawana jump off the plane, an airport worker came running to his aid.

"Sir, Are you hurt? ", he asked, helping Udurawanna to stand up.

"No, I am not Hurt. I am Udurawana" he replied.

Udurawana From Sri Lanka
In the Hospital After his jump from the plane, Udurawana was taken to a doctor to be treated for minor injuries. While awaiting his turn for treatment, Udurawana smiled with an old Englishman sitting next to him.
"Hello.. I'm suffering from Influenza" " said the Englishman

"Hello" replied Udurawana. " I'm Udurawana from Sri Lanka "

Udurawana Jokes

2008-01-03T04:12:00.000-08:00

Promoted As Branch Manager
Udurawana gets ready ,wears a tie, coat ,goes out, climbs tree, sits
on the branch regularly. A man asks why he does this.
Udurawana:"I've been promoted as branch manager."

Udurawana At The Train
Udurawana: I haven't slept all night in the train.
Friend: why ?
Udurawana: Got upper berth.
Friend: Why didn't you exchange?
Udurawana: Oye, there was nobody to exchange with in the lower berth..

How To Reduce Population In India
The teacher lecturing on population -
In India, after every 10 sec a woman gives birth to a kid.
Udurawana stands up - we must find & stop her!.

The Race
Udurawana -why are all these people running?
Man- This is a race, the winner will get the cup.
Udurawana - If only the winner will get the cup, why are others
running?

Real Future Tense
Teacher: "I killed a person" convert this sentence into future tense.
Udurawana: The future tense is "you will go to jail".

Chicken And Egg Problem Solved
Udurawana found the answer to the most difficult question ever –
"What comes first, the Chicken or the egg?
"Aiyooo, what ever you order first will come first."

Someone Is Going To Cheat Udurawana
Udurawana wins 20 Million Rupees from a Rs. 20 lottery ticket.
Dealer gave 11 Million after deducting tax.
Angry Udurawana: "Give me 20 Million or else return my 20 Rupees back.!"

Gok Kolla Wada

2008-01-02T08:24:00.000-08:00

This is called ‘Kumara kalasa’ , a clay pot decorated with ‘Gok Kolla’. This is also known as ‘Epa Kalada’. This is a very essential object of ‘Shanthi Karma’ called ‘Kalu Kumara Samayama’. ‘Kalu Kumaraya’ is a daemon.

‘Kalu Kumara Samayama’ will be performed to free women from malefic influence of the daemon which is called ‘Kalu Kumara Dhistiya’ .

This is called Biso-Kapa. This is believed as a wishing tree that can grant prosperity.

This ‘Gok’ embroidered post is used in ‘divine rituals’ such as “Gammadu’ and ‘Devolmadu’ held in the Southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces of Sri Lanka. During the ceremony the ‘Biso-Kapa’ is planted on the ground and left as a promise of its blessings.

This is known as ‘Muthu-Kudaya’. ‘Muthu’ means pearl and ‘Kudaya’ means umbrella . So it mens pearl studded umbrella. This ornate show piece can be seen in Sri Lankan traditional ‘Tovil’ known as ‘Maha-Shon Samayama’ .

Super Model - Rozelle Plunkett

2007-12-30T04:37:00.000-08:00

She was pushed into modeling carrier by her sister at the age of 15. Her first TV commercial was for Cream Soda. Now she is a regular face in modeling industry. She has recently completed a course in bridle designing and is aiming to launch her own bridle house.

Some facts of her
Date Of Birth 10 April 1982
School Attended St Anthony's Convent, Colpetty
Motto Of Life "Do what you think is right as long as you don't hurt anyone."
Titles 'Miss Sri Lanka For Miss World' and 'Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Asia Pacific'
(1999). 'Miss Sri Lanka For Model Of The Universe' (2002), 'Miss Sri Lanka
for Model Of The World'

Super Model - Bianca Pahathkumbura

2007-12-30T04:22:00.000-08:00

10 years into her modeling carrier, Bianca is now a popular catwalk model. She is a regular face in the Sri Lankan fashion industry. She has worked with designers in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. She has modeled for Sri Lankan airlines destination shows.

Some facts of her.

Date of birth : 2 November 1981

School Attended: Sujatha Vidayalaya Nugegoda

Favorite Outfit : Anything glamorous

Titles : Runner-up ‘Miss Venus’(1999)

Paradise Island Resort

2007-12-28T08:08:00.000-08:00

Set between the Bentota river and the sea, the Paradise Island Ayurveda Resort is ideally located on a long palm-fringed sandy ocean beach, 62kms south of Colombo. Its focus is its natural, simple setting providing a harmonious atmosphere for a tranquil health-holiday Comfortably furnished individual bungalow - style double rooms afford a sense of privacy to complement the restful atmosphere. You may choose a beach or river -front bungalow with its own terrace in close proximity to fresh water swimming pool. The Ayurveda treatment centre consists of 20 well equipped cubicles which offer the whole variety of Ayurveda therapies, combined with facilities for yoga and meditation.

Accommodation and Services: 25 terraced bungalow-style rooms with veranda; attached toilet and bath-room; hot and cold water; ceiling fan; mosquito-net; air-conditioning on demand; swimming pool; lobby; open-style restaurant serving tasty Ayurveda cuisine; spacious room for Yoga and Meditation; room service; Ayurveda health product shop; laundry service; safe; foreign currency exchange; IDD facilities; internet access; credit cards.

Contact
Email: info@sribudhasa.ch
Web Address
http://www.sribudhasa.com

The Privilege

2007-12-28T07:57:00.000-08:00

“The Privilege” is an exclusive small luxury, elegance hotel lies 35 kilometers south of Colombo. You will be a getting marvelous and unique service by the friendly staff.

The concept of “The Privilege” is to identify your unique and individual high expectations. So the tailor made high quality service is focused on helping you enjoy your stay at the Privilege to your fullest.

“The Privilege” will give you the preference of selecting your individually prepared sit down meals with no fixed meal times and buffet’s. A sumptuous Breakfast of your choice and a seven course dinner could be selected from a wide ranged A ’la carte menu, except for lobster and jumbo prawns.

The Privilege also consists of a main pool, kiddies pool, two bars, 24 hour room service, indoor games such as billiards, Table Tennis, Mini golf etc.

You could visit the fully equipped Ayurvedic centre for a stress relieving therapeutic massage.

Don’t forget to visit “The Privileges” if you are coming to Sri Lanka .

Contact
No: 260, Samanthara Road,
Molligoda, Wadduwa,
Sri Lanka.

Head Office:
No: 12, Sri Gunalankara Mawatha, Dehiwala,
Sri Lanka.

E-Mail: prvilege@sltnet.lk
susil@sltnet.lk

Please visit http://www.privilegelanka.com for Contact phone numbers and more details.

Ayurveda history of Sri Lanka

2007-12-27T02:54:00.000-08:00

Sri Lanka developed its own Ayurvedic system based on a series of prescriptions handed down from generation to generation over a period of 3,000 years. The ancient kings, who were also prominent physicians, sustained its survival and longevity. King Buddhadasa (398 AD), the most influential of these physicians, wrote the Sarartha Sangrahaya, a comprehensive manuscript which Sri Lankan physicians still use today for reference. It is said that King Buddhadasa had done a surgery to cure a snake.

Ancient inscriptions on rock surfaces reveal that organized medical services have existed within the country for centuries. In fact, Sri Lanka claims to be the first country in the world to have established dedicated hospitals. The Sri Lankan mountain Mihintale still has the ruins of what many believe to be the first hospital in the world. Old hospital sites now attract tourists, who marvel at the beautiful ruins. These places have come to symbolize a traditional sense of healing and care, which was so prevalent at that time.

Historically the Ayurvedic physicians enjoyed a noble position in the country's social hierarchy due to their royal patronage. From this legacy stems a well-known Sri Lankan saying: "If you can not be a king, become a healer." Along with Buddhism, the interrelationship between Ayurveda and royalty continues to influence politics in Sri Lanka.

History of Ayurveda

2007-12-27T02:47:00.000-08:00

Ayurveda has a long history. It was believed to be born five thousand years ago. It was written by the greatest sages of India Sila Vyasadeva in his veda Gantha (book).

According to many scholars knowledge of Ayurveda originated from India and influenced the ancient Chinese system of medicine and medical system practiced in Greece . Thus, Ayurveda is also known as the “Mother of all Healing”.

The complete knowledge of Ayurveda along with spiritual insights of virtue and self-realization was placed in written form over 2000 years ago in Vedas. The four main Vedas included topics like health, astrology, spiritual living and behaviour. These four Vedas are Rig, Sama, Yajur and Atharva Veda. Ayurveda was a sub section attached to the Atharva Veda.

This sub section dealt with the diseases, injuries, fertility, sanity and health. All the secrets of life were revealed in the first Veda i.e. Rig Veda. Rig Veda shows the discussions on the three doshas-vitta, pitta and kapha and the use of various herbs to cure the diseases. It also included the five elements of creation, namely, the earth, water, fire, air, ether that forms the basis of all forms of life. It consists of three aspects of Ayurvedic knowledge known as the Tri-Sutras that includes cause of illness, symptoms and treatments of the disease. These tri-sutras were further elaborated in eight divisions of Ayurveda and were listed down in Atharva Veda.

The knowledge of Ayurveda is believed to be of Divine origin and was communicated to the saints and sages of India who received its wisdom through deep meditation. Originally only Brahmins were considered as physicians. But later people from other castes also learned this art of healing and a specific term Vaidya was used for these practitioners.

The state of the art of ancient healing was enhanced by the myths and legends of the God of healing, Divodosa Dhanvantari. It is believed that Dhanvanatri, who later wrote down the text of Ayurveda, taught the science of medicine to the sages. According to another legend, the knowledge of healing originated from Brahma who taught it to Daksha, who further taught Indra.

When diseases and death started creating havoc, all great sages gathered in order to find solution to this havoc-creating problem. During this meeting sage Bharadvaja came forward to learn this art of healing from Indra. He then taught this science to Atreya- who further transmitted this knowledge throughout world. Later Agnivesh who was foremost among the disciples of Atreya wrote Agnivesha Samhita- the most comprehensive form of Ayurveda. The oldest compilations of Atreya and Agnivesha are lost. There are three main re-organizers of Ayurveda whose works still exist and in use. These works were compiled in texts of Charaka, Sushruta and Vaghbata Samhita.

Charaka was the first man who based his Samhita on Agnivesha Samhita and enlarged it with his interpretations and annotations. Sushruta based his Samhita on the Dhanwantri school of Ayurveda. Vaghbata compiled the third treatise called Ashtanga Hridaya that is a concise version of both the works of Charaka and Sushruta Samhita. These texts still contain the original and complete knowledge of the Ayurvedic world of medicine.

Charaka Samhita represented the Atreya School of physicians that shows discussions on physiology, anatomy, etiology, pathogenesis and symptoms of diseases. In brief it included the internal and external cause of illness. According to Charaka the first and the main cause of illness is the loss of faith in the divine.

Sushruta Samhita comes from the Dhanvantari School of surgeons. The Samhita contains details and discussions of various surgeries, burns, fractures, wounds and amputation. In includes the complete discussion of the human anatomy. The first science of massage of vital body points originated from Sushruta Samhita. Of all the treaties available Charaka Samhita is considered the best. It consists the details about the elements of Ayurvedic therapeutics and is also the only work that covers Ayurveda comprehensively.

The Sri Lankan Ayurvedic tradition is a mixture of the Ayurveda and Siddha systems of India, Unani medicine from the Arabs, and most importantly, the Desheeya Chikitsa, which is the indigenous medicine of Sri Lanka.

What is Ayurveda ?

2007-12-27T02:04:00.000-08:00

Ayurveda literally means “The Science Of Life” . It is an ancient system of health care that is native to the Indian subcontinent. It is presently practiced by millions of people in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and worldwide.

The word Ayurveda
"Ayurveda" is a tatpurusha compound of the word āyus meaning "life", "life principle", or "long life" and the word veda, which refers to a system of "knowledge".
“Health”, according to Ayurveda, is not merely the freedom from diseases. A person is to be treated as healthy only when his mind, sense, organs and the soul are in the state of perfect of equilibrium to endow happiness. In addition, the body should be free from diseases.
Ayurveda lays a lot of emphasis on the prevention and cure of diseases. Therefore several therapeutic measures both for patients and healthy persons are prescribed in this system of medicine.

Functions of Ayurveda
1. Preservation and promotion of positive health
2. Prevents diseases
3. Cures diseases.

Some More Beautiful SL models

2007-12-26T08:57:00.000-08:00

East or west Lanka is the best.
Models : Maritta, Maria Fernando, Asanki, Miriam K, Nadeeka mPerera, Radhika

Iraj - maestro of Sri Lankan hip hop

2007-12-26T08:27:00.000-08:00

Iraj is known as the maestro of Sri Lankan hip hop. After his success of debut album he has returns with his fantastic second album –Aloka which is holding on to the record of fastest selling debut and fastest selling album in Sri Lanka’s history.

Iraj has been in the forefront of this change, driving the industry from ‘Small Island’ - breaking record after record and shocking music analysts by his success. His remix of best friend Ranidu's Ahankara Nagare and Ran Ran Ran became the first Sri Lankan videos to debut on both MTV India and Channel V. Following their massive success, Ahankare Nagare became the island’s first single to be released world wide in both Essential Asian R n B and Asian Flavour: Volume 1 albums. His continuing success saw his next single, Aloke, hit the No.2 slot in the Asian Chart on BBC One Radio, where he remained for an entire four weeks. Aloke’s success led to its release in India through internationally renowned DJ Nihal’s Bombay Bronx album – another number one best seller.

These records are but a fraction of the phenomenal success of Iraj, who has developed over the years into a brand itself. Dubbed by analysts and critics as the Revolutionary of the Sri Lankan music industry, Iraj’s success saw him drawn into a record breaking series of merchandising and marketing campaigns. Today he hosts his own radio and television shows on two of the island’s most successful stations – Y FM and Derana. The Hip Hop Party recently broke ratings records as the most listened to teenage radio programme in the island, and his television breakthrough – The Iraj Show, continues to top viewer ratings in the entertainment category.

The change of Iraj’s image, from maestro to icon, has seen Sri Lanka experience technological breakthroughs in his many videos and the establishment of a truly household name. His sold out world tour over the last year has seen Iraj in venues all across the island and in some of the world’s most celebrated international platforms. The tour saw Iraj performing to packed audiences at the Sydney Opera House, London, New York, Cyprus and Dubai – strengthening his fan base and promoting Sri Lankan music the world over.
With fifteen No.1’s already under his belt, Aloke Chapter 2 will feature seven of his biggest and most recent hits, including Sirasa’s 2007 Song of the Year – Hitumate, and twelve other songs that have never been released to date. The long-awaited and highly anticipated second album is expected by analysts to surpass the records set by his debut – that sold over one hundred thousand copies within four weeks. Aloke will be the first album in music history to introduce Sinhala rap and will also set the stage for Iraj’s Maldivian venture with the archipelago’s biggest star Shani and his highly anticipated Tamil album. Other productions in the pipeline are a collaboration album with Ranidu and Killer Bee's debut album, produced entirely by Iraj himself.
Aloke is a shining example of a true masterpiece of Asian hip hop that has so easily blended people, their cultures and languages. Featuring a huge chunk of the star’s number one hits, it will set the benchmark higher for a music industry that owes a lot to its beaming icon of modern hip hop.

Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health

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Siddhalepa Ayurveda Health Resort was surrounded by woodland & meadow and fronted by sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a harmonious holiday in Siddalepa Ayurveda resort comprising 50 Rooms. Luxurious Chalets with TV, Radio, A/C, attached Bath with Hot water, Hair Dryer, IDD Tel, Electronic Safe, Mini Bar in Theme Rooms. The Architectural Designs of the Resort depict the ancient heritage and culture of Sri Lanka transcending different eras.

The Siddhalepa Ayurvedic Health Resort is situated in Wadduwa, on the southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka, approximately 30 km from the capital, Colombo. Located by the beach, the Resort consists of 50 chalet type cottages. The Resort's architecture depicts Sri Lanka's ancient cultural heritage. The gardens consist of various medicinal plants.Resident Ayurveda therapy packages ranging from one week to four week treatments are available at the Health Resort. The uniqueness of Ayurveda is that it is devoid of any allergies or harmful side effects.

Address
Samanthara Road, Pothupitiya, Wadduwa, Sri Lanka.
Email
siddalep@slt.lk

Please visit http://www.ayurvedaresort.com for rates and further details.

Hotel Tree of Life - The Nature Resort

2007-12-23T23:28:00.000-08:00

Surrounded by 700 acres of Tea land the Hotel Tree of Life has a rich history. The Old wing was an estate bungalow built during the colonial era over 100 years ago in Sri Lanka.

The Tree of Life has a unique architectural design. A fusion of colonial style and an openness of nature are put together in surroundings that are untouched by artificial landscaping.

A Place where nature takes pride when surrounded by green carpets of vegetation, with the knuckles mountain range of place. Set in 64 acres of idyllic uplands of Sri Lanka the authentic draw of nature's tranquility is hard to resist.

Experience Genuine , Reliable and Traditional Ayurveda in Kandy Sri Lanka

Herbal Treatment Head , Face and Body Massage Snehana (Oil Massage) Swedana (Steam Bath) Shirodara Kutisweda (Herbal Sauna) Aroma Therapy.

Choose from a wide variety of ayurvedic treatments ranging from a couple of hours to a couple of days.
Inquire from our ayurvedic center about the specially planned herbal health program which is of interest to you.

Address
Hotel Tree of Life, Yahalathenna, Kandy, Sri Lanka
E-Mail
tolhotel@sltnet.lk / reservation@hoteltreeoflife.com

Please visit http://www.hoteltreeoflife.com for more details.

The Aida Ayurveda & Holistic Health Resort

2007-12-23T09:06:00.001-08:00

The Aida Ayurveda & Holistic Health Resort, which began as a single resort, has today expanded into two sprawling resorts located at Bentota and Induruwa. Both resorts specialize in Ayurveda, the ancient healing philosophy of Sri Lanka, and are renowned for their Ayurvedic treatment plans which combine back-to-nature therapy with state-of-the-art comfort and convenience. Aida has further diversified into the Textile Trade and the Gem & Jewellery industry and has on offer exquisite jewellery studded with precious and semi precious stones.

A Sanctuary. A Safe Heaven. A Luxury Hotel. Whichever name you choose to call it, you are sure to leave its confines fully relaxed and rejuvenated.

Imagine a moment in time where time itself would stand still as you unwind under the soothing care of Ayurveda.If you can imagine such a moment, then you are already en route to the Bentota Aida Ayurveda & Holistic Health Resort. There are 16 guestrooms in the main Bentota Aida Ayurveda Hotel, with a further six by the river on the garden floor of the adjoining Bentota Aida Restaurant pavilions. The Lagoon View wing is the latest addition to the Resort. Nestled on the banks of the river and facing the lagoon, the new wing boasts of 19 super deluxe rooms with spectacular views.

Address
12A, Managala Mawatha, Bentota, Sri Lanka
E-mail
aidainfo@aidaayurveda.com, aida1@sltnet.lk

Visit http://www.aidaayurveda.com for more details.

Ayurveda Pavilions Negambo

2007-12-23T08:54:00.000-08:00

The first health holiday resort to be on the West coast, Ayurveda Pavilions is designed for people seeking in-house Ayurvedic therapy in quiet, peaceful surroundings.

The hotel is a village-like collection of guest villas of two sizes – King Size & Queen Size. The King Size Villas consists of an entrance pavilion, a courtyard and a bedroom with a luxurious bathroom and modern conveniences. The Queen Size Villas consists of a small entrance gateway with the bedroom across the courtyard, which combines the massage area in its verandah. These guestrooms include luxurious bathrooms and all other modern facilities. Both types of villas provide typical Sri Lankan village atmosphere with comfortable verandahs, simple furniture suiting the tropical climate and semi-outdoor use. The internal courtyard of both are inspired from the traditional courtyards of Sri Lankan and ancestral houses called the “midula” with tropical trees and medicinal plants which over the next few years will provide handsome foliage.

Value added facilities at Ayurveda Pavilions

1. Consultations and all treatments are done in the treatment room of your own villa.

2. On request, in-house Doctors will visit your villa to discuss any of your health problems and bring more awareness of Ayurveda.

3. A consultant will pay you a visit twice a week.

4. Every guest will be given a Detailed Health Report once the programme is complete.

5. In order to inner balance your mind, Dr. S. Karunatilekke, who has a Ph.D. in music, will visit your villa once a week and play the sitar for 45 minutes for each guest.

6. We serve individual catered meals, according to the body constitution of each guest. Daily purchases ensure that only the freshest food items are on offer to you.

7. Our flexibility has resulted in the removal of meal times, so that you may walk in any time & enjoy your meal.

8. All items that are served at the restaurant contains a description of the ingredients used & their benefits to you.

Address
Mrs.Rookmanie Fernando
AYURVEDA PAVILIONS
Ethukale,
Negombo,
Sri Lanka

E-mail: ayurvedapav@eureka.lk

Visit http://www.ayurvedapavilions.com for more details and rates.

Ayurveda Center Maho

2007-12-23T08:34:00.000-08:00

Ayurveda Kurklinik Maho is a company registered under Companies Act in Sri Lanka to build and operate a fully-fledged Ayurvedic hospital. It is approved by the Board of Investment and registered with the Indigenous Medicine Sector of the Ministry of Health. The trade name of the Hospital is "Ayurveda Center Maho".

The fully equipped Ayurveda Treatment Centre comprises treatment rooms and saunas fired by fragrant herbal woods. This Centre is segmented into numerous areas where special treatments are carried out amidst the tranquil surroundings. It also houses a well stocked Ayurvedic pharmacy with qualified pharmacists.

Contact Address - Sri Lanka, Ayurveda - Center - Maho (Pvt) Ltd, Yapahuwa,Sri Lanka.
Email : werner.simon1@gmx.de, maho@ayurveda-center-maho.com

Visit http://www.ayurveda-center-maho.com for more details and rates.

Diyaluma Waterfall

2007-12-23T08:21:00.000-08:00

Diyaluma Waterfall is the most beautiful waterfall in Sri Lanka. It is situated at Koslanda. Koslanda is situated between Beragala and Wellawaya.
Diyaluma Falls, the "Fall of Smoking Water" at 212 metres is the second tallest waterfall in Sri Lanka and the sixth tallest in the world.
Diyaluma waterfall was admired by both local and foreign tourists because of its unique features. Diyaluma is seen as a soft veil hanging endlessly from the top of a mountain. It is visible from the Balangoda - Wellawaya highway too.

Aubergine Pickle Sri Lankan Recipe

2007-12-22T22:55:00.000-08:00

Ingredients
2 large aubergines (eggplants)
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
oil for frying
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
½ cup vinegar
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon ground coriander (cilantro)
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground fennel
½ cup tamarind pulp
¾ cup hot water
3 fresh green chilies, seeded and sliced
8 cm (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon chili powder, optional
2 teaspoons sugar
extra salt to taste

Method
Slice aubergines thinly, rub with salt and turmeric, put in a bowl and leave at least an hour. Drain off liquid and dry aubergines on paper towels. Heat about 2.5 cm (1 inch) oil in a frying pan and fry aubergine slices quite slowly until brown on both sides. Lift out with slotted spoon and put in a dry bowl. Reserve oil. Put mustard seed and vinegar in blender container, cover and blend on high speed until mustard is ground. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, cover and blend again until a smooth paste. Set aside. Put coriander, cumin and fennel in small dry pan and heat gently, shaking pan or stirring, until medium brown in color. If preferred, substitute 1½ tablespoons Ceylon curry powder for these ingredients. Squeeze tamarind pulp in hot water, strain and discard seeds, reserve liquid. Heat half cup reserved oil and fry blended mixture for 5 minutes. Add coriander mixture or curry powder, chilies, cinnamon, chili powder if used and tamarind liquid. Add fried aubergines and any oil that has collected in the bowl, stir well, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in sugar. Add extra salt if necessary. Cool thoroughly and store in clean dry jars. Keeps for weeks in the refrigerator.

Appé - Hoppers

2007-12-22T22:51:00.000-08:00

Ingredients
15 g (½ oz) fresh compressed yeast or 1 teaspoon dried yeast
½ cup warm water
1½ teaspoons sugar
1½ cups ground rice
1½ cups rice flour or plain white flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups desiccated coconut
2½ cups hot milk
2 cups hot water

Method
Sprinkle yeast over warm water, stir to dissolve, add sugar and leave for 10 minutes or so. If yeast starts to froth it is active and you can proceed with the recipe. If it has no reaction, start again with a fresh batch of yeast, or the hoppers will not be a success. Put ground rice, rice flour and salt into a large bowl. Make coconut milk, using milk instead of water. When the first milk has been extracted, use the same coconut and repeat the procedure with the water. Keep the two extracts separate. Add yeast mixture to the first extract of coconut milk and stir into the dry ingredients to form a smooth, thick batter. Allow to stand overnight, or put in a warm (turned off) oven for 1 hour until mixture rises and doubles in bulk. The batter should be of a thick pouring consistency, but thin enough to cover the sides of the pan with an almost transparent coating when the batter is swirled. It will be necessary to add some of the second extract of coconut. A little practice will tell you when you have achieved the perfect consistency, and so much depends on the absorbency of the flour that it is not possible to give an accurate measurement. Heat the pan over low heat, rub the inside surface with a piece of folded kitchen paper dipped in oil, and pour in a small ladle of the batter. Immediately pick up the pan by both handles, using pot holders, and swirl it around so that the batter coats the pan for two thirds of the way up. Cover pan (any saucepan cover that fits just inside the top edge will do) and cook on very low heat for about 5 minutes. Lift lid and peep. When upper edges begin to turn pale toasty color, the hopper is ready. Where the batter has run down the sides to the center there will be a little circle of spongy mixture, rather like a crumpet, while the curved edge is very thin, crisp and wafer-like. With a curved slotted utensil or flexible metal spatula slip the hopper from the pan on to a wire rack. Wipe pan again with oiled paper and repeat. Serve the hoppers warm, accompanied by lunu miris sambol or any kind of meat, fish or chicken curry.

Sour Fish Curry Recipe (Ambul Thiyal )

2007-12-22T22:47:00.000-08:00

Ingredients
500 g (1 lb) firm fish fillets or steaks
1 rounded tablespoon tamarind pulp
¼ cup vinegar
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon salt
6-8 curry leaves
1 stalk lemon grass or 2 strips lemon rind
2.5 cm (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
¼ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon chili powder, optional
1½ cups water
2 tablespoons oil

Method
Wash and dry fish, cut into serving pieces. Soak the tamarind in the vinegar until it is soft. If tamarind is very dry, heat the vinegar and tamarind in an enamel saucepan for a few minutes, adding some of the water. When cool enough to handle, squeeze the tamarind in the liquid to dissolve pulp, strain through a fine nylon sieve and discard seeds and fibers. Put all ingredients into a pan (preferably an enamel or stainless steel pan) and bring to the boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until fish is cooked and gravy is thick. Shake pan or turn fish pieces carefully once or twice during cooking. Serve with white rice.

Milk Rice (Kiri Bath Recipe)

2007-12-22T22:45:00.000-08:00

Ingredients

2 cups short grain white rice
3 cups water
2 cups thick coconut milk
2 teaspoons salt
1 stick cinnamon, optional

Method
Wash rice and put rice and water into a pan and bring to the boil. Cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add coconut milk, salt and cinnamon, stir well with handle of a wooden spoon, cover pan and simmer on low heat for further 10-15 minutes, when all the coconut milk should be absorbed. Remove cinnamon, cool slightly, then turn out on to a flat plate. Mark off in diamond shapes and serve with coconut sambol.

Fish Curry (Malu Curry)

2007-12-22T22:43:00.000-08:00

Ingredients

4 large fish steaks (Spanish mackerel, jewfish, kingfish or cod)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric oil for frying
2 medium onions, finely chopped
½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 small stick cinnamon
few pieces dried daun pandan (screwpine leaves) or rampe leaf
8 curry leaves
1½ tablespoons Ceylon curry powder
¼ cup tamarind liquid
2 cups coconut milk

Method
Wash fish steaks, dry on kitchen paper and rub each steak well with a mixture of pepper, salt and turmeric. Heat about 1.75 cm (½ inch) oil in a large frying pan and fry fish quickly to a golden color. Drain on paper while preparing the gravy. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan and gently fry onions, fenugreek, garlic and ginger until onions are soft and golden. Add cinnamon, pandan or rampe, curry leaves and curry powder and fry for two minutes, stirring. Add tamarind liquid and coconut milk and simmer, uncovered, until gravy is thickened and slightly reduced. Put in the fish steaks. If they are very large, divide into serving pieces. Spoon gravy over the fish and simmer for about 10 minutes. Serve hot with boiled rice and vegetable curries.

Crab Curry

2007-12-22T22:41:00.000-08:00

Ingredients

2 large crabs
3 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
10 curry leaves
8 cm (3 inch) stick cinnamon
1-2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 teaspoons salt
4 cups thin coconut milk
2 tablespoons desiccated coconut
1 tablespoons ground rice
2 cups thick coconut milk
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Method
Remove large shells of crabs and discard fibrous tissue found under the shell. Divide each crab into 4 portions, breaking each body in half and separating large claws from body. Leave legs attached to body. Put onion, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, curry leaves, cinnamon, chili, turmeric, salt and thin coconut milk into a large saucepan. Cover and simmer gently over low heat for 30 minutes. Add crabs and cook for 20 minutes if using raw crabs. Cook for only 5-7 minutes if cooked crabs are used. If pan is not large enough, simmer half the pieces of crab at a time. Crabs should be submerged in sauce while cooking so that the crabs can absorb the flavor. Lightly fry the desiccated coconut and ground rice separately in a dry frying pan over moderate heat, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until each is golden brown. Blend on high speed both in an electric blender together with half the thick coconut milk for 1 minute. Add to curry with lemon juice and wash out blender with remaining coconut milk and add in. Simmer curry uncovered a further 10 minutes on low heat. Serve with boiled rice.

Goat Meat Kebabs

2007-12-22T22:38:00.000-08:00

Ingredients
1 1/2kg chevon leg steak
1 clove crushed garlic
Large can pineapple pieces
2 large red capsicums
2 tblspns soy sauce
2 tblspns lemon juice

Method
Cut the steak into 5 cm cubes, drain the pineapple and put aside the juice for the marinade. Remove seeds from the capsicums and cut the flesh into 5cm pieces. Combine 250mls of pineapple juice with the soy sauce, lemon juice and garlic. Add the meat and stir well. Allow to marinate for at least 2 hours. Thread meat on skewers, alternating it with the pineapple and capsicum. Grill or barbecue for 10 minutes or until tender, basting frequently with the marinade.

Goat Meat Curry

2007-12-22T22:27:00.000-08:00

Ingredients
2kg lean goat meat [shoulder]
Oil for frying
1 sliced onion
3 teaspns cummin seeds
1 1/2 teaspns fenugreek seeds
3cm piece cinnamon
8 whole cloves
1 tablspn crushed green ginger
4 cloves garlic [crushed]
3 desrtspns curry powder
1 tablspn paprika
1/2 teaspn chilli powder
500gms tomatoes
1 teaspn cardamon

Method

Cut meat into small pieces. Pour enough oil into a pan to cover the base and heat well. Add the sliced onion and cook until half browned. Add the cummin, fenugreek, cinnamon and cloves. Cook gently until the onions are browned. Add ginger and crushed garlic, fry for 30 seconds. Add meat and cook until well browned. Reduce heat and cook gently for 10 minutes. Add curry powder, paprika and chili powder. Add peeled, chopped tomatoes and stir well to combine with other ingredients. Place in an oven-proof dish. Stir in 500mls water and sprinkle cardamom over the top. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add more water if necessary during cooking time. Serve with boiled jasmine rice, mango chutney, cucumber mixed with natural yogurt and puppodums.

Chicken Cacciatore-italian

2007-12-22T22:24:00.000-08:00

Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1.5 kg chicken pieces
1 medium brwn onion finely chopped
1 clove garlic,crushed
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons vinegr
1/2 cup chcken stock
410g can peeled tomatos
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1teaspoon finely chopped fresh basil
1/4 milk
60g seeded black olives, halved
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh farsley
3 anchovy fillets, chopped finely

Method
1 Heat oil in large fringpan;cook chicken until browned all over.Place chicken in ovenproof dish.
2 Pour off most pan juices, leaving about 1 tablespoon in pan. Add onion and garlic to pan; cook until onion is soft. Add wine and vinegar;bring to a boil. boil until reduced by half Add stock; stir over high heat2 minutes. push tomatos with their liquid through sieve; add to pan with paste, basil,sugar.Coo further 1 minute.
3 Pour tomato mixture over chicken pieces.Cover; cook in moderate oven 1 hour.
4 Soak anchovy in milk 5 minutes;drain on absorbent peper. Arrange chicken pieces on serving dish; keep warm.Pour pan juices into medium saucepan. Bring to a boil boil 1 minute. Add anchovy, oilve and parsley to pan; cook 1 minute.pour sauce over pieces. sprinkle with extra chopped parsley, if desired.

Nimmi Harasgama

2007-12-22T21:52:00.000-08:00

Education
Goldsmiths College, U. of London
BA (HONS), Drama & Theatre Arts, 1992 — 1995

Honors
Received the award for best actress at the Las Palmas international film festival (march 2004) for August Sun
Received the Presidential award for my acting work (July 2005) (Sri Lanka),
Received best actress special jury award (February 2007, Sri Lanka) Presidential film awards.
Received best actress award at the Saraswi film awards, Sri Lanka (April 2007)

Films
1. "Doctors" .... Mira Chopra (1 episode, 2005) - Leap in the Dark (2005) TV episode .... Mira Chopra
2. Madre Teresa (2003) (TV) ... aka Mother Teresa (Australia) ... aka Mother Teresa of Calcutta (International: English title: cut version)
3. Ira Madiyama (2003) ... aka August Sun (International: English title)

4. Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor (1997) .... Christina ... aka Mutter Teresa (Germany)

Ramzi Rahaman

2007-12-22T19:35:00.000-08:00

Ramzi Rahaman (born January 11, 1954) is a well known Sri Lankan fashion designer born to a Sri Lankan Malay family.

Early life
Ramzi grew up with his parents, his father, an accountant, and his devoted mother Florine. At age of five a skill for art, which gradually enhanced his makeup and hairstyling abilities. In his younger days his father sent him for lessons to Ivor Baptist, a renowned landscape artist. He loves Oil paining and sketchingin and also in school very attentive during Arts and English lessons.

Career
Ramzi is one of the founding member of "Sri Lanka Association of Hairdressers and Beauticians (SLAHAB)", which affiliated with the government of Sri Lanka and in conjunction with several professional hairstylists in the country, are presently working on the development of a comprehensive new study syllabus equipped with a skills development program to elevate hairdressing in Sri Lanka to an international level.

References
1. ^ SLAHAB holds open forum for fashion extravaganza - The Sunday Times (html). Retrieved on 2007-01-14.

External links
* Ramzi Rahaman's - Personal Website
* Official Website - The Model Network, Sri Lanka

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Bridals

Ramzi Bridal collection 2007 at SLECC on 15 July 2007

SL models in sexy posing

2007-12-22T07:01:00.000-08:00

One of the most exciting things about photography is how the use of light, perspective, and color
can actually make a person, scene, or object look completely different. Its the photographers talent what really count.

Models : Glisha, Dilki, Anjana, Anusha, Yamuna, Nayana
Please give credits to the photographer.

Sachini Ayendra Stanley

2007-12-22T06:35:00.000-08:00

Sachini comes from the beautiful city of Kandy, the hill capital of Sri Lanka, where she studied at the Hillwood College, Kandy, and passed her O and A level exams. Whilst at school she was a member of the Interact Drama Club, Vice President of the English Literary Association, President of the Young Writers Club and sang in the choir.

She took great interest in acting while in school and moved to the capital Colombo soon after she completed her education.She was first started appearing on TV at the age of 17 for numerous TV commercials.

She became Miss.Sri Lanka in year 2003 and represented Sri Lanka at the ‘Miss. World 2003' pageant in China.

Sachini's first film was ‘adaraneeya wassanaya' she won her first award for ‘best supporting actress'at ‘Signis sri lanka film awards' that year and was also nominated at presidential and sarasaviya film festivals. Her second film ‘Sankara' by Prasanna Jayakody was one of her best performances which won many international awards including ‘silver pyramid' award at the' Cairo international film festival' and ‘Best Asian film' at the ‘Kerala international film festival'.Sachini has acted many characters since then and she's now one of the leading actresses in Sri Lanka.

The International Best Female Model-2007 -Nadeeka Perera

2007-12-22T06:19:00.000-08:00

Nadeeka Samanmali Perera is a Sri Lankan leading fashion model was born and grew up in Colombo, Sri Lanka contested Miss World 2006 and crowned as "The International Best Female Model-2007" held at Spain.

She has successfully completed a professional course in modelling and presently following a course in beauty culture. After completing her courses she hopes to set up her own boutique selling her own line of designs. She enjoys social dancing, volleyball, sewing, designing and making costume jewellery, watching TV programmes on travel and tourism.

Her aim in life is to encourage all young women to believe in themselves and overcome all obstacles which prevent them from fulfilling their dreams.

Nadeeka represented Sri Lanka at the pageant in Alcante, Spain in 2007 and for the first time a Sri Lankan woman won first place in this category apart from the four mini titles, Miss Photogenic, Miss Glamour, Best National Costume and Miss Catwalk.

Pegasus Reef Hotel

2007-12-22T05:12:00.001-08:00

Located on the north of Colombo city, overlooking the Habour is the “Pegasus Reef”. A location of astounding beauty and tranquility typical of the charm of Sri Lanka’s sun kissed beaches.

The life of the local fisher community the historical Dutch canal and Mangrove infested vegetation that is home to a wide variety of bird and small animal species forms the ideal backdrop that complements a most memorable beach resort experience.

Built at the city gates with minimal travel time from the airport; offers visitors a comforting option second to none.

Just a stones throw away from the city; Pegasus Reef offers conveniences beyond a city hotel with superfluous of resort ambience that would sooth the body and mind of the diligent city Rota.

Map to the hotel

Address
Pegasus Reef,
P.O. Box 2,
Hendala Wattala,
Sri Lanka.

Telephone: +94 – 11 – 2930205-9
Facsimile: +94 – 11 – 2930254

E-mail: info@pegasusreefhotel.com
Web: http://www.pegasusreefhotel.com

Dalmanuta -Luxury Boutique Hotel

2007-12-22T05:12:00.000-08:00

Dalmanuta is a luxury boutique hotel, ayurvedic spa and restaurant located on the east shore of Bentota river, Sri Lanka. A hotel overflowed by warm-hearted service and designed to let you relax and regain strength in silence and nature. Surrounded by a dreamlike silent garden, Dalmanuta has nine separate spacious bungalows, each with a private porch and a small garden. The hotel is situated at a proper distance from the traditional tourist areas but yet only 15 minutes away from the beach.

The name Dalmanuta is taken from the bible (Mark 8:10). Dalmanuta was the place were the disciples brought Jesus to rest after he performed the miracle of feeding his 4000 faithful followers. Similarly to its model, Dalmanuta is a place for retreat where you can relax and regain strength in seclusion, but is still within the vicinity of culture, nature, and pleasure. Dalmanuta (Pvt) LTD.
(Reg No.N(P.V.S) 36166)
No21 Meegama road, Warapitiya,
Dhargatown, Sri Lanka

For more information and rates please visit : http://www.dalmanuta.com

If you have stayed in this hotel please leave a comment here.

Meditation in Sri Lanka

2007-12-22T04:46:00.000-08:00

Meditation Centres in Sri Lanka

Kanduboda Meditation Centre -Delgoda

Located 16 miles from Colombo, accessible by bus route 224 (Colombo/Pugoda).
Started in 1956, and offers Vipassana instruction in the style of Mahasi Sayadaw of Burma.

The centre can accommodate up to 70 meditators at a time. Accommodation, meals and services are offered free of charge, the centre being funded by donation. Meditators must dress in white throughout their stay (White clothing is available for foreigners). Meditators can stay for a number of weeks or months, and help can be given with visa extensions. It is recommended that meditators undergo an initial training period of 3 weeks at the centre. Tuition continues throughout the year, but as the centre can be full at times (particularly around poya days) it is wise to telephone ahead.

Address: MEDITATION CENTRE,
KANDUBODA, DELGODA, SRI LANKA.
Tel/fax 94 01 570306
E-mail :kandubod@sltnet.lk

Website: http://www.mettanet.org/temples/kandubodha/index.html

Nilambe Meditation Centre -Nilambe

The teacher, until his death in March 2000, at this centre was Godwin Samararatne, a layman with extensive experience of teaching both in Sri Lanka and abroad. Godwin's style was firmly within the Buddhist tradition but with an emphasis on metta (loving-kindness) and mindfulness in daily life. The emphasis at the centre under teacher Upul Gamage continues to stress these aspects. The centre is in beautiful surroundings above a tea plantation outside of Kandy.

The centre is easily reached by bus from Kandy. Buses for Galaha pass Nilambe Office Junction (about 17km). From there it is a steep walk (or rickshaw ride) through tea plantations to reach the centre. Alternatively, taxis or autorickshaws are available from Kandy. It is a good idea to contact the centre in advance to let them know when you will be arriving. Advice can also be sought from the Buddhist Publication Society in Kandy. (Autorickshaws are often available from the bottom of the office junction, at Nilambe, but the gate half way up the tea estate road is locked most of the time. You can try calling Nalaka on 0777-811653 to get more information, or to get the gate opened in the non meditation times if you cannot walk the last mile.)

Meditators stay from one night to several years, and the centre can help long term meditators with visa extensions. Accommodation at the centre is in single or shared rooms. The centre has no electricity supply, and conditions are adequate but basic. Although this is a lay centre, often there are members of the Sangha undertaking personal retreats at Nilambe.

The centre charges 400 Sri Lankan rupees per day (about GBP 1.90 sterling, USD 3.70 at Feb 2007 rates) to foreigners to cover accommodation and food. Sri Lankans may offer donations instead. The majority of longer-term meditators are Westerners, but many Sri Lankans also use the centre (particularly around Poya days). Teaching is available in English and Sinhala from the resident teachers. There is a good library of books and tapes in English and Sinhala.

Contact: Telephone (94)777-804555 between 6pm and 9pm, upulnilambe@yahoo.com

Dekanduwala Meditation Centre -Kananwila

This is a newer Vipassana centre catering mainly to Sri Lankan meditators. English and Sinhala are both spoken by the monk-in-charge, and foreign meditators are welcome. Transport regularly leaves the BCC in Dehiwala (outskirts of Colombo) to go to the meditation centre, and the BCC should be able to arrange an interview with the teacher beforehand should this be required. The meditation centre is also accessible by bus from Colombo. The centre is under the direction of Ven. K Wimalajothi.

Inquiries and bookings should be made through: Buddhist Cultural Centre, 125 Anderson Road, Nedimala, Dehiwala.

Dhamma Kuta

A meditation centre which follows the instruction of S.N.Goenka. Regular 10 day courses in Goenkaji’s vipassana method take place at the centre. Please telephone for dates. Instruction is with the aid of tapes, and assistant teachers are in attendence. Goenka follows the technique introduced by U Ba Khin of Burma. After instruction in Anapanasati (mindfulness of breathing), the meditator moves on to a form of 'sweeping' meditation, whereby mindfulness of the sensations arising and ceasing in the body lead to an understanding of anicca (impermanance), and through that an understanding of dukkha and anatta. Instruction is available in Sinhala and English. No fees are charged, donations welcome. See dhamma.org for more details on this and other Goenka centres worldwide.

Tel: [94](081) 238-5774
Tel: [94](060) 280-0057
Fax: [94](081) 238-5774
Email: info@kuta.dhamma.org

Mailing address:
Vipassana Meditation Centre
Dhamma Kuta
Mowbray, Hidagala, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
c/o Mr. Brindley & Mrs. Damayanti Ratwatte

Web Site: www.kuta.dhamma.org.

Lewella Meditation Centre

A centre for experienced male meditators, and for the study of Buddhism, situated on the outskirts of Kandy. In addition to rooms within the centre several individual retreat kutis (huts) are available on the edge of the Udawattakelle forest reserve.

Contact : lewella.meditation@gmail.com

Sri Pada the sacred footprint

2007-12-22T04:31:00.000-08:00

Adam's Peak is a 2,243 metres (7,359 ft) tall mountain located in Ratnapura district, Sri Lanka. This is also called as Adam's Mount and Sinhalese Samanalakanda "butterfly mountain and Tamil Sivanolipatha Malai, It is well-known for the Sri Pada "sacred footprint", a 1.8 m rock formation near the summit, in Buddhist tradition held to be the footprint of Buddha, in Hindu tradition that of Shiva and in Muslim tradition that of Adam.

“Sri Pada” is the term, derived from Sanskrit, used by the Sinhalese people in a religious context. This name is also understood in Pāli, and may be translated roughly as "the sacred foot". It refers to the footprint-shaped mark at the summit, which is believed by Buddhists to be that of the Buddha. Other traditions assert that it is the footprint of Adam, left by his first entrance into the world.

Shivanolipatha Malai and Shiva padam are two Tamil names holding similar meanings, but both refer to the footprint as being that of the Hindu deity Shiva rather than that of the Buddha.
The Sinhala name of the mountain is Samanalakanda, which refers either to the deity Saman, who is said to live upon the mountain, or to the butterflies (samanalayā) that frequent the mountain during their annual migrations to the region.

Other local and historic names include Ratnagiri ("jewelled hill"), Samantakuta ("surrounded by peaks"), Svargarohanam ("the climb to heaven"), Mount Rohana and other variations on the root Rohana.

The pilgrimage usually takes place about the month of April, which is the dry season just before the southeast monsoon breaks. The great desire of every pilgrim is to reach the peak before dawn so that they could witness the glorious spectacle of the sunrise and thereafter perform their religious rites. Young and old married women carrying children and many old men, who really appear physically incapable of the strenuous effort, make the ascent strengthened by the belief that they are doing an extraordinary meritorious act. For some it is a pleasure trip.

When they reach the peak they gathered inside the enclosure and upon the steps outside, facing the east with their hands held together in an attitude of adoration awaiting the emergence of the sun. They watch intently the changing colours or the sky prior to sunrise and just as the tip of the sun appears, the pilgrims cry out uproariously, "Sadhu, sadhu, sa!" bending their heads in worship, while a heavy bell is loudly rung. This is of course reminiscent of sun worship.

External Links:
Homepage of the Sri Pada Organization

Sri Lankan Brides -Dress In White

2007-12-20T09:08:00.000-08:00

Beauty & The beast -Channa Perera and Pooja Gautami Umashankar

2007-12-20T08:47:00.001-08:00

Hey! Its a joke. Anyway nice couple. They have done great service to the film industry in Sri Lanka. Good luck guys.

She is Pooja (born 25 June 1981 as Pooja Gautami Umashankar in Sri Lanka) is an actress in Kollywood. She has a Masters Degree in Business & Management. She was also a part of Mani Ratnam's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow).

Original Name : Pooja Gautami Umashankar

Date of birth : 25th June

Place of birth : Sri Lanka

Languages Known : Kannada, English and Tamil

Languages Spoken : Kannada, English, Tamil

No. of family members : 4 members

Father's name : Umashanker H.R

Occupation : Group Manager, Tea Estate Division, Hindustan Lever, Valparai.

Education : MBA – Mount Carmel College, Bangalore. .

Visit her website at http://www.actresspooja.com

Girl Nature & Beauty

2007-12-20T08:40:00.000-08:00

Isn't this we really call Sri Lankan look ?

" Without you girl the sun does not Shine,
Without you girl my heart will surely Die.."

Sri lanka's Finest Models -Smile Please

2007-12-20T08:29:00.000-08:00

Mona Lisa Smile?

Sri Lanka people are very famous for their smile. So I don't think its hard to SL models to smile during their posing.

Lets see what a professional is telling about smiling when posing.

"Another posing tip to remember is that you don’t always have to smile. You should have a good variety of smiling and serious looks. But, sometimes you will want to give a large, open-mouthed laugh. If you are susposed to be happy, look the part!"

Models: Dulika, Gangu, Rucky, Piumi, Helen, Bhashini

SL model sexy posing

2007-12-20T08:21:00.001-08:00

Your Eyes are the Windows to Your Soul

I heard this from a professional photographer :
"Don’t always look straight into the camera. When you cut your eyes to the left or right, you create an air of mystery. When you look up and away, you are annoyed. Tilt your chin slightly down and look straight ahead for a sexy look."
I wonder is it true or not.

Sri lanka's Finest Models for Finest Magazines

2007-12-20T08:03:00.000-08:00

It’s a common misconception that naturally beautiful models take naturally beautiful photographs. But I think without modeling poses and proper modeling practices perfect photographs are impossible. See these posing and realize the difference in professional photography.

Models : Sonia, Rushana, Geraldine, Nayomi

Gomez Place - Negambo

2007-12-19T04:03:00.000-08:00

Gomez Place is located at Negombo which is 36 km north of Colombo and only 20 minutes from Bandaranaike international airport at Katunayake. This is an oasis for the weary traveler and a starting point for a longer tour of this beautiful island.

Quick Facts
» Room rates from 20 € to 25 €
» 7 Spacious rooms
» Balcony with sitting areas (upstairs)
» Breakfast with fresh fruits and juices.
» Swimming Pool
» 5 mins walk to the beach
» Proximity for jewellery stores, souvenirs, tour bookings and restaurants of every cuisine
» 10 min ‘Tuk Tuk’ ride into town for banks and ATM machines most of them supporting the Cirius and Masteros networks.

Image Map

Website : http://www.gomezplace.com

If you have visited this hotel please make a comment.

Beauty Care - Kitchen recipes

2007-12-19T01:55:00.000-08:00

Pumpkin Facial Mask

2 teaspoons cooked or canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon milk (or whipping cream, if your skin is very dry)

Combine ingredients and apply to a clean face with gentle circular motions, avoiding the area around your eyes.

Allow mask to remain on skin for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water, pat dry, and apply your usual moisturizer.

Home Care -Kitchen Recipes

2007-12-19T01:41:00.000-08:00

Carrot rejuvenating mask.

This homemade recipe is widely used to rejuvenate the skin. Carrots are rich in carotenoids, which give them their orange color.
Boil two carrots, mash them and add one spoon of honey. Use the carrots while they are still warm. Apply it over a clean face and leave it on for fifteen minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Beauty Care - Kitchen recipes

2007-12-19T01:35:00.001-08:00

Tomato skin care mask.
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, which are antioxidant red pigments that helps to prevent some forms of cancer. They are also a good source of vitamin c and alpha-lipoic-acid.

Mix a mashed ripe tomato with two teaspoons of natural yogurt.
Now Apply it over the face and leave it on for twenty five minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

Home Care -Kitchen Recipes

2007-12-19T01:19:00.000-08:00

Using grapes for diminishing sunspots

You can use grapes for diminishing sunspots. Grapes contain up to twenty antioxidants, and are a good source of vitamins and minerals. To diminish sunspots, rub half grape over the skin, before bedtime. Rinse off with warm water the next day. Use sunblock with at least SPF 15 every day.

Check out these brides ...

2007-12-18T22:28:00.000-08:00

Sri Lankan Brides

2007-12-17T23:43:00.000-08:00

Dressed By : Harris Wijeyasingha
Photography : Studio U

Dressed By : Thanuja Dissanayaka
Photography : Studio U

Dressed By : Shamini Ovitigama
Photography : Bandu Gunarathna

Dressed By : Salon Romany
Photography : Studio 3000DF

Dressed By : Harris Wijesingha
Photography : Studio 3000DF

Dressed By : Queens Beauticians

Dressed By : Dilan Brensly
Photography : Studio U

Dressed By : Harris Wijayasingha
Photography : Bandu Gunarathna

Dressed By : Salon Manaliya
Photography : Dinesh Basnayaka

SL Brides - Created by Ramani Fernando & Michael Wijesuriya

2007-12-17T23:04:00.000-08:00

Beauty Care - Kitchen recipes

2007-12-17T08:26:00.000-08:00

Watermelon Toner

Ingredients :

1 Tablespoon vodka
2 Tablespoons witch hazel
2 Tablespoons distilled water
2 Tablespoons fresh watermelon juice

Strain the watermelon juice to get rid of seeds and fruit pieces. Combine all ingredients in small bowl and stir well. Pour into clean containers with tight-fitting lids.

To use: pour a small amount on a clean cotton pad and apply to face. Store in fridge between uses to retain freshness. Will keep approximately one week.

Beauty Care - Kitchen recipes

2007-12-17T08:19:00.000-08:00

ALMOND FACIAL MILK

The herbal waters are antiseptic and toning.

Ingredients :

* 1/2 cup rose, lavender, or distilled water
* 1 teaspoon pure vegetable glycerin
* 1/4 to 1 teaspoon cold pressed organic almond oil
* 12 drops grapefruit seed extract

Make the rose or lavender water by placing a small handful of dried organic rose petals or lavender in a pint mason jar and adding boiling water to cover. Steep overnight and then thoroughly strain. Add remaining ingredients in a glass jar and shake to blend.
Apply and massage the mixture on your skin. Rinse with warm water. Keep stored in the refrigerator for no more than a month or so. Discard at the first sign of mold.

Beauty Care - Kitchen recipes

2007-12-17T08:05:00.000-08:00

Strawberries or Cucumbers face cleanser

Ingredients:
You can use either Strawberries or Cucumbers. Both have astringent qualities and are great cleansers.

1/4 to 1/2 cup Strawberries or
1/4 to 1/2 cup Cucumbers( With the cucumbers they have to be peeled and seeded).

1/4 to 1/2 pint of whole milk. You can use dried powdered milk for this recipe . Just mix up the milk first.

Mix strawberries or cucumbers and milk in a blender. Then let is set for a few hours. Pack the mixture in a clean bottle and shake well. Keep the bottle in a refrigerate.

Use a cotton ball to apply the mixture to the face. Then rinse with cool water.

Beauty Care - Kitchen recipes

2007-12-17T08:00:00.000-08:00

Apple Toner

This is a very simple toner recipe. Take 1 apple. You may want to experiment with different varieties till you find the one that suits you best. Start with perhaps a green apple, like a Granny Smith. Remove the core and skin of the apple. Place the apple, chopped into quarters, into a blender with 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey. Puree the mixture.

Usage :Gently spread the mixture all over your face and let it rest for 12 to 15 minutes . Rinse it off with warm water and gently pat your skin dry.

Beauty Care - Kitchen recipes

2007-12-17T07:48:00.001-08:00

Avocado and Honey Face Pack

Avocado and Honey Face Pack is very useful to treat for parched skin. The decadent, protein-packed fruit delivers a rich dose of moisture to the skin, thanks to its high content of beneficial fatty acids. Honey, a powerful antioxidant, also acts as a humectant, helping skin to retain moisture.

Ingredients :
• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 teaspoons plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon clear honey

Directions For Use:
Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and mash into a paste using a fork. Chill for 30 minutes and use immediately.
Apply this mixture to your face for 10 minutes. Gently remove with cool water, then pat dry with a clean towel.

Beauty Care - Kitchen recipes

2007-12-17T06:58:00.000-08:00

Papaya Enzyme Facial Masque
This recipe is well known for ages.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup mashed papaya fruit
1 tsp of honey
1 egg white whipped
1 tbs plain yogurt (optional-cooling & soothing for extra sensitive skin)

Directions to use:
Mix ingredients together, apply to clean skin, leave on for 5-8 minutes, and rinse with warm water, then cool water, pat skin dry. Papaya enzymes exfoliate skin when applied topically.

Beauty Care - Kitchen recipes

2007-12-17T06:42:00.000-08:00

We like to eat chocolate and drink milk. Now let us see how we can use it as a beauty secret.

Chocolate Milk Bath
The ingredients in our Foaming Hot Chocolate Milk Bath are packed with skin softeners like lactic acid, found in powdered milk. Rich milk bath will help you to soothe and soften your skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup instant nonfat dry milk
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup baking soda
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Combine all ingredients in a jar, cover, and store. Keeps for up to six months.

Usage:

Heat 3 tablespoons of dry bath mix with 1/2 cup of water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan . Boil the mix. Add the hot mixture to bathwater while the tub is filling.

Beauty Care - Kitchen recipes

2007-12-17T06:33:00.000-08:00

Lets prepare natural homemade skincare recipes for hands, feet, face and hair, all made with abundantly available fruits, vegetables, flowers and herbs.

Lemon Facial Toner
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 1 cup distilled water
• 2/3 cup witch hazel
Combine all ingredients in a clear bottle and seal with a stopper. For an even skin tone, smooth toner all over face and neck with a cotton ball.Shake well before each use. Keeps for a month in the refrigerator.