Month: July 2021

SWIMMING SKILLS

Swimming is a fun and great activity to stay fit. It offers tremendous health benefits, improves mood, decreases anxiety and helps to burn lots of calories. Apart from this, it is also good for those suffering from arthritis and other pain conditions. As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, swimming for just 2.5 hours per week decreases the risk of chronic illnesses.

To swim smoothly, co-ordination of the entire body is a must. One needs to focus on the movement of the legs and arms, as well as breathing control and swimming strokes. So, to expertise the skill of swimming you must start with the basics. Here are 5 basic swimming skills beginners need to learn:

5 Basic Swimming Skills Everyone Needs To Learn:

1.BREATHING:


This is a frequently overlooked basic skill, but it is an important one. If are not comfortable breathing while swimming, you won’t be able to enjoy it completely and learn new things. The basic idea is that you need to breathe out with both your nose and mouth when your head is underwater. Then when you lift your head to the side take a full breath before putting your face back down.

2.FLOATING:

Before you start kicking and stroking, first learn to float in the water. Floating helps you to get used to the habit of moving through water properly. Floating helps to keep your body on the surface of the water. Our body experiences a vertical buoyant force when immersed in water and floating helps to keep your body in a horizontal position. Floating is important because if you accidentally fall in the water you will be able to float on the surface till you are rescued.

3.YOUR BODY MOVEMENT SHOULD BE WELL COORDINATED:

In swimming, all your body parts should be well co-ordinated with each other. You must be able to move the muscles of your lower back, abdomen, and hips in a synchronized way to keep moving forward. Your hands should move and cut through the water first, followed by your elbow and then your body should make way through the water.


4.KICKING:


Kicking is another important skill to learn if you want to master swimming. Kicking helps your body to move in the forward direction. Many swimming coaches use kickboards to support swimmer’s body.


5.STROKES:


Now that you know how to float and kick, it is time to learn some strokes. Strokes are the arm movements that help to pull the body through the water. The front crawl, sidestroke, backstroke, and butterfly are some of the common swimming strokes.

THE KITE RUNNER BY KHALED HOSSEINI

ABOUT THE BOOK:

The Kite Runner is the first novel by Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini. Published in 2003 by Riverhead Books.

It tells the story of Amir, a young boy from the Wazir Akbar Khan district of Kabul, whose closest friend is Hassan. The story is set against a backdrop of tumultuous events, from the fall of Afghanistan’s monarchy through the Soviet military intervention, the mass transfer of refugees to Pakistan and the United States, and the rise of the Taliban regime.The heartbreaking story of the friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, The Kite Runner is a beautifully written novel set in a country that is in the process of being destroyed. It is about the power of reading, the price of betrayal, and the possibility of being saved from the sin; and an exploration of the power of fathers over sons, their love, their sacrifices, their lies. The Kite Runner is an unusual and powerful novel that has become a beloved, one of a kind classic.

THE PLOT:

Moving back and forth between Afghanistan and California, and spending almost 40 years, the story begins in Afghanistan in the peaceful 1960s. Our protagonist Amir is a child in Kabul. The most important people in his life are Baba and Hassan. Father Baba is a wealthy indegenous merchant, who is worried about his son who always spend time in writing, he love to do (the mother died giving birth); Hassan is his sweet-natured playmate, son of their servant Ali and a Hazara (Persian speaking ethnic group). Native people have always dominated and kind of degraded Hazaras, so Amir can’t help teasing Hassan, even though the Hazara strongly defends him against neighborhood bullies like the “sociopath” Assef. The day, in 1975, when 12-year-old Amir wins the annual kite-fighting tournament is the best and worst of his young life. He bonds with Baba at last but  Hassan when the latter is raped by Assef. And it gets worse. With the still-loyal Hassan a constant reminder of his guilt, Amir makes life impossible for him and Ali, ultimately forcing them to leave town.  Amir becomes a writer and marries a beautiful Afghan. Baba dies of cancer. Then, in 2001, the past comes roaring back. Rahim, Baba’s old business partner who knows all about Amir’s being taken down for an offence , calls from Pakistan. Hassan has been executed by the Taliban; his son, Sohrab, must be rescued. Will Amir wipe the slate clean? So he returns to the hell of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and recover Sohrab from a Taliban leader (none other than Assef) after a terrifying showdown. What is Amir going to do with Sohrab? Will he recover from his guilt after all what he did to Hassan and be able to go through all his traumatic past?

FAVOURITE LINES:

”When you kill a man, you steal a life. You steal his wife’s right to a husband, rob his children of a father. When you tell a lie, you steal someone’s right to the truth. When you cheat, you steal the right to fairness. There is no act more wretched than stealing.”

“It may be unfair, but what happens in a few days, sometimes even a single day, can change the course of a whole lifetime.”

“And that’s the thing about people who mean everything they say. They think everyone else does too.”

It is the first time i felt more frustated about the protagonist. Personally, his actions are not likely at first but nearing the climax the development of the character Amir is so amazing. Although the story is more than emotional, sometimes so relaxing and felt warm.

Rags to riches

If there’s one dessert that every person on this planet loves, it’s an ice cream! But one Mumbai-based label is giving every ice cream company a run for its money. Naturals Ice Cream company, which started with an investment of Rs 2 lakh, now has a turnover of Rs 300 crore. 

Renowned for its cafe-like ice cream parlors, Naturals has 129 stores in all major cities of India, including Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi. 

“You don’t have to wait for the ‘big idea’. It is important to start and build upon the small ideas to create the biggest wins,” very well said by Raghunandan Kamath, the Founder of Naturals Ice Cream, hails from Mangaluru. The boy of a fruit vendor, Raghunandan learnt to distinguish good fruits early on. Shortly, his eldest brother came to Mumbai to make it big. He unveiled a cafe in Santa Cruz, and put Raghunandan in charge of the ice cream counter.

Raghunandan soon understood that ice cream was a unique and exotic dessert that grabbed the fancy of the working class, and was a symbol of elitism. 

In 1983, after getting married, he decided to start something of his own, and thus, Naturals Ice Cream came into existence in 1984.

Today, Raghunandan’s sons, Srinivas Kamath and Siddhant Kamath, are assisting him operate the enterprise across India. 

While ice cream comes across as the ultimate sweet-tooth experience, production it is not very tough. For the past 37 years, Kamath has been leveraging small ideas to build his empire. 

At a time when ice creams were a rare, albeit prized possession and only aristocratic families had access to them, Kamath sold Pav Bhaji with ice cream. This pioneering brand also refrained their brand from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives that its competitors were using. 

Kamath keenly observed his surroundings to make ‘Naturals’ a household name — whether it was learning to pick quality fruits like his father, using his mother’s traditional hacks or taking customer feedback seriously.  

Today, his wife, Annapurna and sons, Siddhant and Srinivas also serve on the management board. Their staff of 125 members produce close to 20 tonnes of ice creams daily.

Originally from Puttur taluka of Mangalore in Karnataka, Kamath was the youngest of seven siblings. His mother was a homemaker and his father was a fruit vendor. The family of eight also cultivated some fruits on their one-acre land but their monthly earnings were as low as Rs 100.

The prospect of education looked insubstantial. Students of Classes 1 to 5 in Kamath’s school were taught together and despite failing in his exams, he was promoted. However, it was the lessons outside the classroom that Kamath liked the most. 

The COVID-19 pandemic saw a dip in sales for the brand’s business, but Siddhant, his brother, and their father are not new to challenges. In 1993, an income tax query on the business turned out to be a big blow for the company. “We incurred several losses because my father was not aware of several taxation policies,” Siddhant adds.

However, the family started on its road to recovery by giving out five franchises of the business.

Similarly, in 1991, when the economy had just opened, allowing foreign companies to open a business in India, ice cream companies like Baskin Robbins and Haagen Dazs posed a lot of difficulties for Naturals. 

There were no ‘MBA-level’ tactics used by this courageous businessman who simply wanted to sell fruit-flavoured ice cream. By moving into a niche segment like the ice cream market, which was largely overshadowed by a handful of brands, Kamath took a huge risk and his courage paid off !

reference- https://www.thebetterindia.com/258947/naturals-icecream-order-online-fruit-vendor-raghunandan-kamath-success-story/

https://yourstory.com/smbstory/indian-ice-cream-brands-naturals-ice-cream-mumbai/amp

Why Do Our Brains Require Sleep?

We spend around one-third of our lifetimes sleeping. Sleeping is as crucial to our bodies as having to eat, drink, and breath, and it is critical for sustaining excellent mental and physiological wellness Sleep allows us to recuperate from both mental and physical effort.

Sleep and health are inextricably linked; sleep deprivation increases the likelihood of poor health, and poor health makes it more difficult to sleep. Sleep problems are also one of the earliest symptoms of a health issue. Anxiety and depression, for example, are common mental health issues that are frequently underlying sleep disorders.

Anxiety might lead your mind to rush, making it difficult to sleep. Oversleeping can result from depression, which might cause you to sleep late or sleep a lot throughout the day. If you have disturbing thoughts, it might also induce sleeplessness. Nightmares and night terrors can be caused by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

These may cause you to wake up and/or make you apprehensive about going asleep. Mania might cause you to feel exhilarated or energised, and you may not feel exhausted or desire to sleep. You may also experience obsessive thoughts that make it difficult to sleep. Medication might cause adverse effects such as sleeplessness, nightmares, and excessive sleep. Sleep issues might also occur after you stop taking your medicine.

We can all gain from bettering our sleeping habits. For most of us, it may simply be a matter of adopting little lifestyle or mindset changes to aid us sleep better. Insomnia (loss of sleep or poor quality sleep) or other sleep issues affect up to one-third of the population.These can have an impact on our mood, energy, and concentration levels, as well as our capacity to stay awake and perform at work during the day.

What factors might contribute to sleep issues?

There are several factors that might influence our sleep. They are as follows:

  • tension or anxiety
  • a change in the sound levels or temperature of your bedroom 
  • a changed schedule, for instance, due to jet lag
  • excessive drinking of  coffee or alcohol
  • consecutive shifts
  • medical or psychiatric issues
  • adverse effects of medications

How to get better sleep?

Often, simple practises might help you sleep better. If they don’t help, talk to your doctor about additional options, especially because sleep disorders might be an indicator of other health concerns.

There are four basic things to think about if you want to recover from a spell of bad sleep:

Health

We know that bad health has an impact on sleep and vice versa. Sleep issues are frequently associated with mental health issues such as sadness and anxiety. It is critical to treat any health problems, for both physical symptoms as well as for any anxieties that may keep you up.

Environment

It is vital to sleep in a comfortable environment, and the bedroom and bed should be the primary areas you connect with sleep. Viewing TV shows playing on your smartphones or other devices, and snacking in bed, especially, all can have an impact on the nature of our sleep. Temperature, excessive noise, and lighting all have an impact on our sleep.

Attitude

It is easy to fall asleep when we can relax and let go of our worries. We’ve all experienced nights wherein we stayed awake and worried. We should attempt to unwind, be less stressed, and calm before going to bed. This might be more difficult than ever these days, but breathing exercises, a hot bath, or meditation can help.

Lifestyle

What you consume might have an impact on your sleep. Caffeine and other stimulants can make it difficult to sleep, and a large or heavy meal close to night can make sleep unpleasant. While alcohol may appear to help you fall asleep, it really lowers the quality of your sleep later on. Exercising during the day is also beneficial to sleep, but because it generates adrenaline, exercising in the evening, however, may be less beneficial.

Central government’s big decision, Central University will be built in Ladakh

The cabinet meeting was held on Thursday under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Minister Anurag Thakur informed about the decisions in the press conference

The cabinet meeting was held on Thursday under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Minister Anurag Thakur informed about the decisions in the press conference. .

.. According to Anurag Thakur, this university will be built with Rs 750 crore. Local youth will get this decision. The areas of Leh, Kargil, Ladakh will come under the university.

Giving information about the decisions of the cabinet, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the first phase of the university will be completed in four years. A bill to amend the Central Universities Act 2009 will also be introduced to ease the way for the creation of a central university in Ladakh.

He said that setting up of a Central University in the Union Territory of Ladakh would help in removing regional imbalances in higher education and ensure all round development of the Union Territory. With the establishment of a central university in Ladakh, students will get more opportunities to pursue higher education.

Significantly, PM Modi in his address on the occasion of Independence Day on 15 August 2020 had announced the establishment of a Central University in Ladakh. This new central university will be a role model for other universities in the region.

Anurag Thakur said that the cabinet has also decided to form an Integrated Multipurpose Corporation to run the development projects of Ladakh in a better way. This corporation will do the work of development of industry and tourism and marketing of local products and handicrafts. It will act as the main construction agency of Ladakh for construction of infrastructure.

With this, the Union Cabinet has decided to form an Infrastructure Corporation in Ladakh, which will decide on trade and other related issues in the local area. Anurag Thakur said that with its establishment, development in Ladakh will be done faster. It has been brought under the Companies Act, the corporation will have a budget of up to Rs 25 crore.

College Life and pandemic.

College life is the most incredible phase of life where we gain innumerable experiences and make memories that last for a lifetime. It is the time we are exposed to the whole new world, the world out of the boundaries that schools build up to provide a safe environment. College life has different meanings for everyone. While some spend their time hanging out with friends having fun and party, others devote their focus towards study to pave the way to a brighter future. Be it a college rockstar or nerd, every individual wants to relive the memory lane of this beautiful arena.

Generally, college life is the time when an individual moves to another city to settle as a newbie as well as a freshman in college. Hence, is the time to learn from real-life experiences and learn to fit in the society as an individual. It is experiences that shapes the narrative of one’s mind and that’s how an individual’s growth is linked to directly to the environment we live in, which is why it is absolutely necessary to live these important years of life.

But unfortunately, batch of 2020 has no such experience and college students are stuck with an online system since March 2020, which is saddening and equally depressing. It is not only about classes that students are missing in this pandemic rather it’s the crucial period of life full of twists, turn and fun in being missed. While college life is shrunk and bottled up on the screen of the laptop and mobile phones, that is the worst possible scenario, life has become equally dull and bland. Attending everything from classes to workshops to fest virtually is a daunting task because it’s tiring to sit on the computer all day and is equally detrimental to health.

This online system is not online only affecting physical health but also provoking mental health issue particularly. In the provided system, fear of being missed out due to social isolation is overpowering young minds gradually, as a consequence of which anxiety and depression are entrapping the youths at a much faster rate in comparison to that of the adults. Like I said it’s the environment that shapes the narrative, and everyone is well aware of this chaotic and challenging online environment.

However, it is rightly said that something is at least better than nothing, so is this whole virtual life system that is allowing us to access education and work from our home.

So, in these trying times, it is necessary for everyone and for students as well to take care of themselves a little more than in the pre-pandemic world by connecting more with your family and developing habits of waking up early to have a moment of silence with yourself in the morning to introspect and meditate to generate the relaxing effect, and to remind the things to yourself that you’re still grateful for even in this pandemic.

Psychological Disorders Part 5

Introduction

In Psychological Disorders Part 4, Eating Disorders were discussed. It is very important to consult a psychologist if you are facing any of the eating disorders as they can be life-threatening. This article will discuss Sleep Disorders.

Sleep Disorders

These disorders involve interruptions in the sleeping pattern which leads to distress and affects the daytime functioning of the person.

Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder in which the person has overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep. People with this disorder find it difficult to stay awake for long periods and this can cause excessive disruptions in their daily routine. There are two types of narcolepsies, one that is accompanied by a sudden loss of muscle tone, called cataplexy, this is type 1 narcolepsy and type 2 is without cataplexy. The symptoms for this are excessive daytime sleepiness, decreased alertness, sudden loss of muscle tone which can cause slurred speech, sleep paralysis, changes in REM sleep, and hallucinations. This is a chronic disorder so there is no cure for it but it can be managed with medication and some changes in the lifestyle. The cause for this is unknown but it is observed that in type 1, people have low levels of the chemical hypocretin which is important for the regulation of wakefulness and REM sleep.

Insomnia Disorder is a disorder in which a person has trouble falling or staying asleep, it can be acute or chronic. There are two types of insomnia, primary and secondary. In the case of primary insomnia, the sleep problems are not related to any other health problem, whereas, in the case of secondary insomnia, the trouble in sleeping is because of another health condition. The causes for primary insomnia can be stress, noise, light, temperature, jet lag. Symptoms of insomnia are sleepiness during the day, grumpiness, problems with concentration and memory, and fatigue. You are more likely at risk of insomnia if you are a woman because of the hormonal shifts.

Hypersomnolence is when a person suffers from excessive sleepiness despite having slept enough. Symptoms for this are falling asleep several times during the day, taking naps to deal with the sleepiness but still not waking up refreshed, sleeping more than 9 hours but still not feeling rested, feeling confused when waking up, having difficulty waking up. This can cause problems at work, school, or other daily routines.

Sleep Apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which breathing continuously stops and starts. There are three main types of sleep apnea; firstly, Obstructive sleep apnea is when the throat muscles relax; secondly, Central sleep apnea is when the brain fails to send proper signals to the muscles which are responsible for controlling breathing; lastly, Complex sleep apnea syndrome is when someone is suffering from the combination of the first and second type of sleep apnea. Symptoms are gasping for air during sleep, loud snoring, episodes in which you stop breathing, morning headache, awakening with dry mouth, hypersomnia, difficulty staying asleep, irritability, and difficulty paying attention while awake.

Parasomnia involves unusual and undesirable physical which disrupt sleep. It includes abnormal movements, talk, or other unusual things during sleep. There are two types of parasomnias, Non-REM and REM, this distinction is based on the stage of sleep in which they happen. Parasomnias during Non-REM include sleep terrors, sleepwalking, and sleep-related eating disorders. Parasomnias during REM include nightmare disorder, recurrent isolated sleep paralysis, and REM sleep behaviour disorder. Symptoms are waking up confused or disoriented, being tired during the day, difficulty sleeping through the night, and finding cuts and bruises which you do not remember.

Restless Legs Syndrome causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs because of an uncomfortable sensation. Symptoms are sensations that begin after rest, relief with movement, worsening of symptoms in the evening, and nighttime twitching.

Conclusion

These sleep disorders are very serious. As we know sleep is very important for our health, it is important to sleep properly for the health of your body and if you think you have any of these sleep disorders, please consult a psychologist who can help you regulate your sleep.

References

Note: this is just Part 5 of the Psychological Disorders series.

WONDERS OF SAFFRON

  1. In Japan, saffron is encapsulated and used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, memory loss and inflammation.
  2. Saffron and its components have also been suggested to be useful for cancer prevention.
  3. saffron supplementation could help improve symptoms of depression in adults dealing with major depressive disorder (insomnia). 
  4. A study shows the possibility of the potential efficacy of saffron in accelerating wound healing in burn injuries.
  5. A study done on healthy men showed that daily use of saffron (about 100 mg) could have enhance immunity without any adverse reactions .
  6. Saffron helps reduce the risk of heart disease by strengthening the circulatory system.
  7. Some research suggests that saffron could be useful for patients dealing with liver metastasis.
  8. saffron could be used as a natural UV-absorbing agent. It contains flavonoid compounds like kaempherol and quercetin which is useful for UV absorbtion.
  9. saffron has shown certain complexion promotion effects which may enhance skin whitening.

Caution: Even though it is a herbal plant it is recommended to use it at very minimum level .As we say too much of good is not good – yes, It has some side effects too .

Saffron Dosage And Side Effects:

Some research states that 10.5 grams of saffron a day can cause toxic side effects. These include headache, dizziness, and loss of appetite, weakness and in extreme cases may also be harmful to the lungs and kidneys.

For pregnant women, the daily upper limit for saffron, as per some sources is 5 grams .Taking saffron orally in large amounts during pregnancy can cause problems – it can lead to contractions of the uterus and miscarriage.

Recommended dosage: less than 5 grams or 5 grams .

A STORY FROM FAILURE TO SUCCESS – JACK MA

The Alibaba.com logo at the Alibaba.com headquarters in Hangzhou, China. Alibaba.com is one of the worldÕs leading Internet companies. With its Business-to-Business platform, manufactures and purchasers are connecting and making purchases that otherwise would have gone through state run trading companies. Aliababa.com is allowing small manufactures to take control of their own marketing and reach clients that would have otherwise been unavailable. (Photo by Ryan Pyle/Corbis via Getty Images)

Building one of the biggest online e-commerce platforms, does not require any techniques or specialized knowledge or application and not even a business plan, then what makes your business to run long?

Today we will read a story. A story of man’s life who has transform the economy of China and the internet industry almost alone, single handedly. His life is not less than the story of Robert or Spider that we used to enjoy during kindergarten. Yes, it is the story of Jack Ma.

WHO IS JACK MA?

Jack Ma is the founder, owner of the giant E-commerce platform the Alibaba and he is also a stakeholder at Alipay, company which is an e-payment portal. He is counted in the list of one of the richest men in the world with the net worth of $35 billion. Ma only holds only 7.8% stake in Alibaba and 50% in Alipay.

The beginning can make you to think that the story of self-important and the billionaire has never faced the dark. But do not let these number mentioned above confused you, they can trick anyone. We cannot deny the fact, that Ma has also faced many hard times to reach and achieve all the success and position where he is today.  A true story from being an ordinary man to be the richest, his story is definitely the one that will motivate and inspire you at your darkest.

THE BACK STORY

Ma Yun a.k.a Jack Ma a self-made billionaire was born on 10 September 1964 in Hangzhou in the part of China. He was born and brought up with an elder brother and a younger sister. As a boy Ma did everything, he could do to learn English. At the age of 12 he got an idea to improve his communication in English. Every morning he use to rode bicycle to the international hotel in his hometown and use to wait for tourist to com. He made proposal with tourist. He used to take them around the city and in return they helped him with English.

EDUCATION

During his childhood, Ma failed in Primary School Examination not once but thrice. He also failed the university entrance exam. Later finally he joined Hangzhou Normal University. Ma also failed to get the job in his bachelor’s degree.  He then recalled his one of the worst interview ever “When KFC came to China 24 people came for the interview out of which 23 of them got selected and I was the only guy rejected” , he also applied for the in the police force and he was one of the 5 applicants and again he was the only guy who was not selected and being told “No, you’re no good.”

ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE

As being an entrepreneurial, Jack Ma failed in his two initial ventures, but this did not stop him of dreaming big.

THE COME BACK

Finally, after gathering 17 of his friends to invest and to join the e-commerce start up- Alibaba, the apartment became his company. Alibaba started with no single penny in investment from anyone. But later they raised $20 million and $5 million from SoftBank and Goldman Sachs respectively in the year 1999. After being successful at the age of 31 in his first company even having not experience in selling something to anyone, Ma runs one of the biggest E-commerce platforms in the world. Alibaba saw a rapid growth and expanded all over the world.

FACTS ABOUT HUMAN BODY.

Human body is one of the most fascinating and complex living systems on the earth. Let us get more familiar features and facts about human body.

  1. Adults lungs are of 70 sq. meters in terms of surface area.
  2. Your left lung and right lung are not of same size. Your left lung is little, smaller in size when compared to right lung, which allows room for you heart.
  3. 11,000 litters of air is what an average person breath daily.
  4. The growth of our ears and nose is continues throughout our life.
  5. Human’s sense of smell is 10,000 times more sensitive when compared to the sense of taste.
  6. Over a quarter of oxygen is use by a brain of a human body.
  7. A average weight of a human brain is about 3 pounds i.e. 1.5 kg. Even after this it contributes 2% of body’s weight.
  8. If you smooth all your wrinkles and set it into your brain, it will lay straight as a size of pillow cover.
  9. Our hearts beat around 1,00,000 a time in a day, 365,00,000 times in whole year and billion times if you live more than 30 years.
  10. During listing to music, your heart will automatically sync with the rhythm.
  11. Heartbeat of about 75 times on average in a minute is a sign of a healthy human body.
  12. A human heart can pump the enough of blood in a year which can fill an Olympic size pool.
  13. A human body vessel, when laid by connecting to each other then it can surround the earth 4 times.
  14. The largest organ in a human body is skin.
  15. Skin of human sheds around 6,00,000 particles every day, which means it is the largest dust particle you clean from your house daily.
  16. Your eyelashes fall off after every 150 days.
  17. Like every unique fingerprint we human also have unique tongue print.
  18. We are the only living animal with chin.
  19. The amount of iron that a human body contains is enough to make your nails 2.5 cm (1 inch) long.
  20. Your hands get 50% of the strength from its little finger.
  21. A human body carries in and around 4 pounds of bacteria in them.
  22. In terms of vision a human eye has 576 of mega pixel.
  23. Our brain produces enough energy that it can light a bulb.
  24. A human cannot swallow while he is breathing.
  25. The cornea is the only part with no blood vessels, it take oxygen directly from the air.
  26. We human produces ample of saliva during our life which can fill two swimming pools easily.
  27. 23 feet long is the size of our small intestine.
  28. Seven bars of soaps can be made from the fat that contains in a human body.
  29. A human skin weight about 4-5 kg.
  30. Human brain has 2 sides, right and left. Left side of  the brain controls the right side of the brain and right side of the brain controls the lefts side of the brain.

The Cuban Struggle Of 2021

INTRODUCTION

In the past few months, the world has been made aware of the atrocities the Cuban people have endured for 62 years at the hands of their government. The content being shared is far from comfortable to view and it has been emotionally and mentally exhausting having to speak out so that the families on the island can have a chance at freedom.

I have the privilege of being able to post freely and criticize both the US and Cuban government without fear of prosecution, the people of Cuba don’t. Myself, and other Cubans as well, have been spreading imagery and stories of what is occurring to amplify their voices on a larger scale to garner international support. They don’t have a way of knowing we’re doing this because internet blackouts keep occurring, but it’s crucial to stand in solidarity with them because it’s been too long and we ask other non-Cuban friends for help.

I’ve found myself having to prove a country’s history and struggle to people who don’t have the full picture of what is going on. Having allies in this moment is crucial, the Cuban people have been screaming for years but now people are finally listening.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

  1. Spread awareness- share photos, videos, and content about what’s going on social media.
  2. Lend your voice to the fight.
  3. Learn about the situation.
  4. Have conversations with Cubans to provide them emotional support.
  5. Find out and support the team on StudentsforafreeCuba.

Don’t let the movement die down, don’t let them keep suffering at the hands of an oppressive dictatorship.

MUSIC SOOTHES THE SOUL

Art and music are basic human functions. Humankind and art cannot function without one another.

Modern society is teeming with stress. Given the extensive demands on both our personal and professional lives, this probably comes as no surprise.
music therapy, which has been gaining increasing popularity as an effective way to combat stress. Using music to improve health has been well-documented.

Sound healing therapy uses aspects of music to improve physical and emotional health and well-being.
Healing with sound is believed to date back to ancient Greece, when music was used in an attempt to cure mental disorders.
More recently, research has linked music to a number of health benefits, from boosting immune function and lowering stress levels to improving the health of premature babies.

The various musical elements of rhythm, melody, harmony, and tempo stimulate a cognitive and emotional response that comprises the affective component of pain, which helps to positively affect mood and results in improved healing.

HOW TO BE AN OPTIMISTIC PERSON?

7 Best Ways To Become An Optimistic Person:


Optimistic people are those who look at world as full of opportunity. You cannot find them complaining about anything. This is the reason so many people want to become an optimistic person. But they never get the right information which can help them to become one.

You will always find optimists chasing their dreams and big goals in life. They are successful in everything they do.

If you want to become an optimist, you are on right place.

Here are 7 Best Ways To Become An Optimistic Person.

1.Think as big as possible:

Optimistic people think big. When I say big, it means as big as possible. They set high achievable goals. It’s impossible for them to think small.

They set high expectations from life.

You will never find an optimistic person talking about small ideas or goals.

You need to start thinking as big as possible in order become an optimist.

2.Focus on solutions:


When the whole world is facing the problem and complaining about it, Optimistic people are looking for solutions.

Optimistic people are the ones who are changing the world for better.

They never complain about anything. Because they are the problem solvers.

You need to start focusing on solutions in order to become an optimistic person.

3.Surround yourself with winners:


Surround yourself with people who will lift you up. They will help you to think big and achieve big things in life.

You cannot succeed by staying with small minds.

You need to hang around with winners and eventually you will become one.

You need a mindset that winners have, then you can win in life as well.

4.Keep your eyes on the goals:

Optimistic people never get scared in difficult times. No matter how hard the situation is presented, they will keep their eyes on the goals.

Most people quit in difficult times and this is what separates optimistic people from average people ( pessimists ).

When things gets hard, optimistic people raise their game and play harder.

You need to keep your eyes on goals in difficult times in order to become an optimistic person.

5.Believe:


Optimistic people are believer. They believe that anything is possible. It makes them pumped up with positive energy.

They stretch their limits and it makes them believe that there are no limitations in life.

It helps them to reach their full potential and expand it even more.

Start believing and you will be optimistic person in life.

6.Never listen to small minds:


Optimistic people never listen to small minds. People will try to convince you that you are thinking too big or it’s impossible to achieve this goal.

Never even believe those people who try to pull you down.

Listen to those people who have achieved the success you want in life.

7.Take control of your life:


Optimistic people are the controller of their lives. They are not the victim of their circumstances. However, they take charge of their lives.

You cannot find any optimistic person playing the blame game of excuses.

You need to take control of your life in order to become an optimistic person.

Conclusion:

Successful people are optimistic people. If you want to become successful in life, you need to become optimistic person.

Start thinking as big as possible for you and try to focus on solutions.

You must surround yourself with winners who pulls you up and believe in order to reach success in life.

Make sure you keep your eyes on the goals and find solutions whenever a problem comes along the way.

Stay away from small minds and never listen to them. And don’t let anything control your life.

FREE PALESTINE

Introduction

It’s so frustrating when people accuse us of being anti-Palestinians or they call us fascists, etc. after a post or comment we make in defense of the very misinformed & biased posts painting Israel like the devil while completely leaving out Palestinian militant’s & Hamas’ role in the conflict.

First of all, read a book or 2. Also, research the topic using unbiased sources as much as possible, or at least, differing perspectives.

Secondly, do you realize how sad it is that you associate hating Palestinians with supporting Jewish people’s right to also live peacefully in the land they ARE indigenous to? The two are not mutually exclusive; I support Palestinians freedom(FROM HAMAS) AND Israelis right to live in their land peacefully. That does not mean I agree or condone everything either group’s authorities do, but I don’t have to support everything government officials do in order to support their people and when you look at human rights violations as well as the other ways Palestinians are being oppressed you need to point your fingers at their very own ‘government’. Hamas causes way more damage to Palestinians than Israel does, not to mention, Israel’s actions are in defense of attacks from an organization that wants them all dead. I think that’s a good reason to fight back, don’t you?

Conclusion

To support Israel as Jewish people’s home, as its been from the beginning, & after being kicked out of every other country/land they tried to peacefully settle in plus loosing over 6 million of their ancestors in the Holocaust, seems very reasonable.

It doesn’t mean I don’t also believe Palestinians deserve to live peaceful lives free from oppression.

When did our fellow leftist liberals become so close minded & have you all always gotten your news from social media? Did no one explain that although social media is a good & entertaining place to start, it’s biased (yes, me too, although I at least attempt to be open & fair minded).