The main causes of liver damage

1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late are main cause.
2. Not urinating in the morning.
3. Too much eating.
4. Skipping breakfast.
5. Consuming too much medication.
6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives,food coloring, and
artificial sweetener.
7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. As much as possible reduce cooking
oil use when frying, which includes even the best cooking oils like
olive oil. Do not consume fried foodswhen you are tired, except if the
body is very fit.
8. Consuming raw (overly done) foods also add to theburden of liver.
Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.We
should prevent this without necessarily spending more. We just have to
adopt a good daily lifestyle and eatinghabits. Maintaining good eating
habits and time condition are very important for our bodies to absorb
and get rid of unnecessary chemicals according to 'schedule.'

When You Forgive, You Live

Forgiveness is not for the weak.Being able to forgive those whohave
wronged you is a mark of spiritual strength and confidence. When you
forgive, you grow, your heart begins to heal, your back straightens
up, your eyes clear so that you can see the road ahead. Anger is a
spiritual sickness; but when youforgive you live.
I know this isn't easy. In an earlier article I mentioned my time in
Fort Worth. There was one particular person there who treated me quite
badly. It's very difficult for me to hold an image of that person in
my mind and say, "I forgive you." It's almost frightening in some
strange way. But in doing it, I feel something in my chest let go, and
I find tears in my eyes, and a smile on my face. SubhanAllah.
It doesn't matter if the other person deserves forgiveness.
Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself. If someone has hurt you,
don't worry about receiving an apology or explanation, or making them
understand you. You'll rarely getan explanation that makes sense. In
fact, if you want to move on, the best way to do that is to forgive.
Resentment is a chain that binds you to the other person, but
forgiveness breaks the chain, so that you can release that person
along your anger.
Not to mention, as the poet Oscar Wilde said, "Always forgive your
enemies – nothing annoys them so much."
In ancient Chinese thought, the state of forgiveness is like a wide,
deep valley. That's because it opens your mind andallows your thoughts
to flow freely, while anger constricts your mind and makes you blind.
"Hold to forgiveness, command what is right, and turn away from the
ignorant." (Qur'an, 7: 199)
In other words be constantly forgiving but don't give up
yourprinciples ("command what is right"). If you've forgiven the
ignorant and they persist in their hurtful ways, then move on and
leave them behind. Separate yourself from those who are negative, and
seek the company of people who are supportive and kind. Hold no
rancor. When you lay your head on the pillow, sleep in peace, and
you'll wake with tranquility.
I admit that I'm working on this.It's easy to say, "I forgive you."
The hard part is getting to a place where my heart is clear, where I
have no resentment or fear. At times I hold conflicting emotions: I
might love someone, but mistrust them. I think I should take a lesson
from my daughter Salma. I makemistakes with her, but her love flows
like a mountain stream. No one forgives with more grace than a child,
and no one forgives more fully than God.

Surely in Allah’s remembrance do the hearts find peace

True peace comes with remembering Allah and growing closer to Him
When we remember God, we also realize that we are constantly in His
presence, and thus we are liberated from the self-destructive habits
that consume us.
So often in life we are wronged by others, and the temptation
torespond in a demeaning and un-Islamic manner is very strong.
Fortunately, we can avoid wrong responses in the case of mistreatment
by relying on Allah and knowing that He is the All-Knowing. When we
take part in wrong responses, we fallvictim to disobediences that lead
the soul away from righteousness, and into the pits of retaliation and
cruelty.
"Surely in Allah's remembrance do the hearts find peace." (13:28)
Those who seek God and remember Him will find contentment and joy in
their lives with the knowledge that they are under the protection
ofAllah. When we utter praise to the Almighty and thank Him for his
countless bounties, our hearts are filled with inner peace and
reflection. How happy and blessed are those who seek refuge in their
Lord, the Most Beneficent and Most Merciful Allah.

Eating fruits and vegetables: Washing and cutting

Tips for handling fruits and vegetables
1. First of all, before handling any food wash your hands for twenty
seconds with soap and water.
2. Before cutting or eating, wash all food thoroughly under running
water. There is no need to use any soap,detergent or chlorine
forwashing as they leave residues of their own and are avoidable.
Sturdy foods like cucumbers and melons can be scrubbed with a
scrubbing brush.
3. Wash the chopping board and knife thoroughly after using it for
meat, poultry and seafood if the same board will be used for cutting
fruits and vegetables to prevent cross-contamination.
4. Even if you intend to discard the outer covering, for example in
case of a cucumber, it is advisable to wash first as dirt and bacteria
present on it may get transferred to the knife and consequently to the
inside.
5. After growing sprouts store in the fridge in a covered container.
Before eating steam or lightly cook the sprouts. This has two
advantages: they are easier to digest and the heat kills any bacteria
lurking in them.
6. To prevent apples, pears and bananas from turning brown after
cutting, coat them with an acidic juice from pineapple, lemon or
orange. Alternatively mix these fruits with acidic ones in case of a
fruit salad, as they'll keep them from changing colour.
7. Cut fruits as close to serving time as possible. After cutting,
cover with cling wrap and put it in the refrigerator. It is important
to cover themwith cling wrap to prevent them from taking on the odour
of other food in the fridge.
8. Remove the outer leavesof cabbage and lettuce before chopping them.
9. Cut out any overripe parts of the fruit or vegetable before washing
and handling.
10. Use a salad spinner to remove excess water from your greens, pop
them in the spinner after washing each leaf thoroughly under tap
water. Any excess water can be dabbed atwith a clean towel or kitchen
roll. This is important while preparing a salad with greens. If water
is present the dressing slides off the greens and collects in the
bottom of the bowl.
11. A melon baller is a handy implement. Use it to core apples and
pears, remove the seeds from papayas and kiwi and remove the seeds and
pulp from capsicum.
12. Many bagged foods arepre-washed. If the labelon the packet
mentionsthat it is pre-washed, there is no need to wash it again at
home.
13. Some fruits like apples have a waxy coat on them for a longer
shelf life and to enhance their appearance. This coat can be removed
by scraping with a knife or dipping the fruit in a solution of
potassium permanganate or warm salt water.
14. Berries and grapes are often sprayed with a lot of pesticides.
Soak them in warm salt water for 5 minutes and then hold them under
running water. Allow the excess water to drain in a colander.