Category: Health

10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD TRAVEL TO THE MOUNTAINS

The mountains show the raw beauty of nature, extreme calmness and offer so much more than you can imagine. Feel the sun on your face and back and enjoy the cast number of activities provided by the mountains…. It can be canoeing or hiking or climbing or fishing etc. which will never make you regret your decision to travel the mountains. Go and Retreat on your next vacation.

REASONS TO TRAVEL MOUNTAINS :

  1. Health Benefits: Travel to mountains can be very therapeutic with the miles stretching greenery and beautiful sounds of birds.
  2. Finding Peace: Mountains help you find your inner peace in life and give the opportunity to discover and explore the beauty of nature.
  3. Mesmerizing Beauty: The terrain is rough and reaching some places can be tough but you will get to feel that because you will be mesmerized with the beauty of the mountains. This beauty helps in healing, giving peace and a whole pure feeling.
  4. Tranquility and Peace: People head to mountains when they need some peace and space. The mountains take you to a uncomplicated lifestyle. 10 minutes of meditation can heal your soul and give the peace that you want.
  5. Pure Air: One of the best things about mountains is the pure air which you won’t find anywhere else. Take a deep breathe and feel it immediately. You will get to know and feel the difference. You will surely miss this fresh air once you return to the city life.
  6. Adventures: Mountains offer a range of adventures which will add better experiences to your trip. And hiking is one of the best and most amazing adventures to do in mountains.
  7. Welcoming Nature of the People: The people of the mountains welcome you with a warm smile and everyone you meet in the mountains will be very polite and helpful. You will not feel like a stranger there.
  8. Disconnect: Mountains give you the perfect chance to escape from the chaotic lifestyle and everyday rush. It is important for everyone to take a break and enjoy their life with a free time.
  9. Build Relationships: Travelling to mountains give a great time to spend with your family and friends. Mountains offer many activities and adventures which can be done in groups and here you can do them with your family and friends and even other travelers which gives you an opportunity to build relationships.
  10. Not a Sight but an Experience: The best thing about the mountains is the experience that you will get and not just the scenes. You will understand and explore nature; come across different people and welcoming locals; adventures and events; fresh air and purity and peace. You will be disconnected from the entire chaos and hectic lifestyle and will get a perfect vacation filled with purity, tranquility and adventures.

The adrenaline rush from the peaks, the serene tranquility and the heights of mountains will fill your heart with happiness and joy. Mountains really bring out the best from you, set your soul free and happy. The tall peaks, the misty environment, the warm locals- a retreat to the mountains brings you back to the city with a clearer mind and a happier heart.

TOP 5 MAHARASTRIAN FOOD YOU MUST TRY

You haven’t tried any Maharashtrian dish till now? Ohh you must! What are you waiting for, here are some Maharashtrian foods for you, try these absolutely delicious Maharashtrian dishes and experience the cuisine in all its glory!

What comes in your mind when you think about Maharashtrian food, Mumbai’s famous Vadapao, Misal Pav from Pune, Kolhapur’s Tambda Rassa and many more. From Misal pav to Aamti to Bhelpuri, each one of them is a gem. So here are some famous and extremely tasty Maharashtrian foods for you.

1. Zunka Bhakar

Zunka Bhakar is a traditional meal of Maharashtrian people. It’s a meal of poor, who can’t afford any food, Zunka Bhakar is like a blessing for them. Every Maharashtrian loves Zunka Bhakar. Zunka is made with besan paste and served with bajra or jwari roti which is called as Bhakar.

2. Puran Poli

Puran Poli is like festival food for all Maharashtrian out there, its specifically made during all festivals like Diwali, Gudi Padwa even on birthdays Maharashtrians made Puran Poli. Made with gram flour and stuffed with sweet mixture of dal, this Maharashtrian bread is a sweet delight for your taste buds.

If you love sweets you should definitely try Puran Poli!

3. Misal Pav

Misal Pav is basically for breakfast but, you can had it anytime it’s a meal that can be had at any time of the day. If you are living in a Pune and you still haven’t tried Misal Pav then, what are you waiting for, you must try this out today!!

Misal Pav is made with potatoes, hot masalas and team up with bread to create a perfect, Maharashtrian meal.

4. Kandepohe

A famous Maharashtrian breakfast. For Maharashtrians Kandepohe with Chaha (tea) is like heaven. If we have any guests or any marriage proposal meeting exists, we Maharashtrians first made kandepohe, it’s like compulsory.

5. Modak

Modak, the favourite meal of Ganeshji, it’s specially made on Ganesh Chaturthi, Modaks are now made in many parts of the country as well. Sweet flour dumplings stuffed with coconut, jaggery, nutmeg and saffron.

CHHICHHORE

THE MOVIE WITH BEST MESSAGE : NEVER QUIT

Chhichhore, the movie which taught us that, suicide is not right option, movies which taught us “ NEVER GIVE UP”, we just have to keep going, doing our best just keep going and enjoy your life cause these moments are never gonna come back.

In life things we love the most always disappears quickly and its life.

The film tells the story of Aniruddha “Anni” Pathak, a middle-aged divorcee whose son Raghav tries to commit suicide but survives, though he is in a critical condition for his unwillingness to live out of fear he would be called a “loser”. Desperate, he goes against the wishes of his former girlfriend turned ex-wife Maya’s wishes to recount his own journey in 1992 as a “loser” in a gang of six; as he continues along to convince Raghav, the other five receive news of the tragedy and decide to join their friend in his pain to complete a story they never fail to cherish as a lesson in their life.

Since childhood we are listening this, from our parents, family members and relatives, if you win this competition, I’ll buy you your fav dress or I’ll buy you motorcycle, if you get first rank in your school or college test, I’ll buy you smartphone, if you got selected or if you pass the test I’ll give you this or that or whatever you want I’ll give you, blab blah. But no one told us that if you didn’t won or if you got second rank or if you failed the test, it’s okay, it’s completely okay, atleast you have tried and worked very hard for this. What’s big deal if you didn’t got selected, the most important thing is, you tried and didn’t give up easily. Life is all about second change for them who don’t give up easily and try until they give their best. Let’s say that, it wasn’t your best and promise yourself that you will try very hard to give your best and trust yourself, if you think you can do it then you definitely can and one day you will definitely became successful and will achieve your dream.

Its human nature that we got disappointed very soon, we think like we did so much hard work for this and after all this what we got is failure.

Its life and in life things always don’t go as we planned, just trust yourself and try harder, you may struggle but it won’t matter anymore. If you feel like quitting, think about the reason why you started.

NEVER QUIT. NEVER GIVE UP. FLY IT TO THE END.

Here are some memorable dialogues from Chhichore we will always remember

1. “Tumhara result decide nahi karta hai ki tum loser ho ki nahi… Tumhari koshish decide karti hai!”

2. “Success ke baad ka plan sabke paas hai… lekin agar, galti se fail ho gaye… toh failure se kaise deal karna hai… Koi baat hi nahi karna chahta.”

3. “Hum haar jeet, success failure mein itna ulajh gaye hai… ki, zindagi jeena bhool gaye hai… Zindagi mein agar kuch sabse zyada important hai… toh woh hai khud ZINDAGI.”

4. “Doosron se haarke loser kehlane se kahin zyada bura hai…khud se haarke loser kehlana.”

5. “I am a failure, mera kuchh nhi ho sakta… But we forgot success doesn’t come at once.”

6. “Dost jinke sath hum haste hai, rote hai Par zindagi jeena sikhte hai.”

Planting trees!!!!

We all know that the world is heading towards deforestation, global warming, drought etc., What is the major cause of this global changes? It is us. We humans are quite selfish when it comes our own deeds. We keep on cutting the trees, increasing pollution, high useage of plastic etc. What can we do to make our earth lively and healthy? There is no other remedy than planting trees. Yes, there reason we live is the trees. Without them we won’t be alive. Let’s see about planting trees and its importance.

Planting trees will not solve the issue of climate change • Earth.com

Why trees are important to us?!?!

Trees are important to the environment because they provide oxygen and they act as carbon sinks. A carbon sink is a natural or artificial body that stores carbon dioxide. The more trees you have, the more carbon dioxide that you can store. This is because they take in carbon dioxide and then release oxygen, which allows them to store more carbon dioxide.

Importance of Planting more Trees. — Steemit

Planting trees has several benefits, including the fact that they help to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs). They also help to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. As a result, planting trees can help to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Trees are also important for the environment because they provide a habitat for wildlife. They also help to improve the quality of air and water, and they provide a home for birds, insects, and other small animals.

When you plant a tree, you are helping to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. So, it is important that you plant a tree. The more trees you plant, the more you will be helping the environment.

What are the trees can be planted??

There are several different types of trees that can be planted. Some of these include the following:

Oak trees, Redwood trees, Pine trees, Alder trees, Fir trees,Bamboo trees,Evergreen trees, Deciduous trees.

METHOD OF PLANTING TREES:

  • Dig a big hole, put the rootball in, cover with dirt.

This is probably the most common method. It’s simple and easy, but it’s not the best. The tree will grow fine if you fill the hole with a small amount of compost. This will help the tree get established quicker and, in the long term, will make the tree more resilient to drought. But it’s harder to dig a big hole, and it’s hard to get the compost in there without disturbing the rootball. It’s also worth noting that the tree is going to be much happier if you can put the hole in a slightly damp area.

Do water the plant regularly until its becomes a tree. You may plant whatever tree you like and the most important thing is to maintain them in a good condition. Everybody says plant trees, save earth, save water. But in reality, how many of us has really planted trees? Think about it and find the best answer yourself!!

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Child Labour

Child labour is the worst form of child exploitation. There are more than 25 million child labourers in India. There is nothing more henious than this line. When it is time for children to play in the garden, they are forced to do banded labour. They have dreams to fulfill so it is need of the hour to stop this exploitation. They need play, education and nutrition. These must be provided to them but unfortunately they have to work in inhuman conditions. Childhood which is the most carefree period of a person’s life becomes a nightmare for them. they are mercilessly exploited at the hands of certain sections of the society.

Penury, in fact, is the root cause of all the troubles. It forces the poor parents to engage their children to work for them and earn something. The main culprits of the society are greedy contractors, the poor and uncaring parents and also the perceptors who do not teach. This gigantic wrong must stop and must be eliminated.

Law against child labour must be made strict and be enforced. Severe punishment should be given to those who indulged in or even encourage child labour. Though various steps have been taken by the government and many voluntree organisation are working to prevent the exploitation. Yet this social evil has not been eradicated completely. It is our foremost duty to look into this grave problem and take stringent actions in order to safeguard the rights of children.

The need of the hour for the government and NGOs is to come forward to establish institutes which provide free education and free meds. Primary education should be made mandatory. Until and unless we all get together to fight against the inhuman exploitation of children. We will not be able to eliminate this social stigma completely.

What causes dandruff?

Dandruff is a common condition that causes the skin on the scalp to flake. Dandruff is caused due to a fungus name Malassezia Globosa that feeds on oils on the scalp. The natural oils on scalp called sebum are key requirement to fuel the dandruff causing microbe. Malassezia feeds on these oils, breaking down it into oelic acid. The body reacts to presence of oelic acid by increasing the speed at which your skin cells renew. People with dandruff have too much sebum on their scalp. This enhances an overgrowth of malassezia, which can also cause atopic dermatitis and lesions.

Tips to reduce dandruff

  1. Apply apple cider vinegar.
  2. Apply mehndi.
  3. Use fenugreek seed.
  4. Use neem juice and neem oil.
  5. Keep yourself hydrated.
  6. Proper diet plan.

WHY BEACHES ARE THE BEST CHOICE FOR VACATION

India has a variety of landscapes to offer. It can be the snowy mountains or river sides and lakes or plantations or beaches. India has a coastline of over 7500 km and has numerous beaches. Vacation means different for different people. For some it could be visiting prestigious museums, learning local language and for some it can be exploring the new place and for some it can be doing adventures and even trying the exotic new foods and cuisines. The sea sides give the free winds of the beach, gentle caressing waves and the mysterious depths of water will increase your interest in travelling the sea even more. The feeling achieved after sitting beside the seashore and watching beautiful sunset cannot be matched with anything else.

Lets see why you should plan your next holiday to the beach :-

  1. RECONNECT WITH NATURE: You will get to connect with the nature and the beach is the best spot to do so. From witnessing the vast sea to watching the tiniest seashell you will experience everything.
  2. ENJOY THE EXCITING BEACH ACTIVITIES: The beaches can also make your trip exciting with the beach activities and endless ways to enjoy your stay. There are many outdoor activities to try. From beach games to extreme sport, beaches are the power pack of excitement and joy. The beaches offer many activities, it can be renting a jet ski, boat, kayak, or paddleboard. It is like camping.
  3. It’s Chill: Wear filp flops, sundresses and play clothes and there you go…. You are ready to enjoy the amazing beaches! Your time here will be filled with comforts, casual (without any hurried itinerary) and adorable and unique little stores and little things, yummy ice creams and quiet streets all these are very adorable. Nothing is like the chaos of the big city. You can relax in the safe, warm and welcoming sunset beach. It’s cool and exciting…
  4. AWESOME FOOD: Vacations offer you the opportunity to try new tastes and cuisines. You can find top-notch restaurants and fresh seafoods from little shops and store. You can find the, in new and creative ways and beach is thus the perfect place. All you need to do here is, some meal planning, search few restaurants of your interest and enjoy the awesome food.
  5. SUNSETS AND STARS: There is no place for stargazing than beach! Here, the evenings are quiet and peaceful. You will get to enjoy the vast sea and ocean, stars and sky. Beaches will give you the best days with their amazing little things and vast experiences…. And Yes, Sunset beaches are the best place to watch sun set and nights. There is something in these beaches which will always attract you and you should visit them…
  6. BEACH TOWNS AND ISLAND PEOPLE : Everyone here is in a chilling mood and is very welcoming. Everyone has a smiling face which will not make you feel as a stranger there. Enjoyment is in the air! Relax! Life is simple. Let the islanders remind you.

The view of the mesmerizing sunsets, the soothing sound of the sea and the children playing is a pleasing scene and noise which can only be experienced in beaches. Yup, holidays are awesome and can be very purposeful and good to soul. We can escape from or hectic lifestyle and can earn our days off. A beach holiday can be very healing and can renew your perspective in a very special way.

Advantage of correct posture

Correct posture plays a vital role in everyone’s life. It enhances the personality of an individual. A person’s working efficiency and ability depends upon good posture. Here are some advantages of having correct level :-

  1. Physical appearance :- It is natural phenomenon that every individual wants good physical appearance. For creating good impression on other people, good appearance is prerequisite. Physical appearance depends upon the posture of the individual.
  2. Prevents disorder and diseases :- Poor body posture badly affects functioning of system. Correct posture prevents low back-pain, neck strain, constipation, irritation etc. It means that we are not easily affected by various disorder and diseases if we have good posture.
  3. Change in mental attitude :- Good posture affects in outlook, happiness, self-confidence, determination of an individual. Correct posture always boost up self- confidence and self-esteem.
  4. Improves concentration power :- Good posture helps in breathing properly. When an individual breathes properly their concentration power as well as thinking ability improved.

10 BEST INDOOR PLANTS FOR YOUR HOME

  1. SPIDER PLANT
Spider Plants are a great indoor plant that purifies the air

Resilient spider plants seem to thrive even when neglected. They prefer moist soil but will forgive you if you forget to water occasionally. Keep spider plants in bright to moderate light, but avoid direct sun. Fertilize spider plants twice a month during the spring and summer.

PROS

  • Spider plants remove benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and xylene from the air.
  • Spider plant are considered safe for pets.

CONS

  • Who knew? Spider plants are mildly hallucinogens to cats.

2. ALOE VERA

Aloe Vera Plants Make Great Houseplants

Aloe vera plants prefer bright, indirect light. While it prefers moist soil, it seems to do just fine if you forget to water it occasionally. Aloe vera is native to southern Africa, but is now a common household and office plant thanks to its usefulness.

PROS

  • The gel-like sap from aloe vera helps heal cuts and burns.
  • Aloe vera absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen at night, making it nice to have in bedrooms.
  • Your aloe vera plant will regularly produce plantlets. These baby plants can be removed to easily start a new plant.

CONS

  • If you take your aloe plant outside for the summer sun, don’t be surprised if it’s a pest magnet. The juices in this succulent are irresistible to sap-sucking insects. 

3. ENGLISH IVY

English Ivy Indoor Plant

English ivy (Hedera helix) is an easy-to-grow plant that does not like direct sunlight but does prefer bright light. It needs moist soil and cooler temperatures than most other house plants at about 50°F to 65°F (10°C to 18°C). Ivy likes humidity, so make sure you mist it or place it in a tray of pebbles and water. Regular fertilizing, except during the winter, is important to English ivy.

PROS

  • Research presented to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology found ivy reduces air pollutants including mold and dog feces.

CONS

  • It can be toxic to children and pets. This is due to the fact that English ivy generates a chemical called glycoside hederin. This chemical can produce a number of symptoms if ingested, including nausea, diarrhea, fever and difficult breathing.
  • English ivy can cause contact dermatitis to those sensitive to it. It’s not uncommon to confuse this rash with rashes caused by poison ivy.
  • If your light isn’t bright enough, English ivy will become leggy and sickly in appearance. This also leaves them prone to pest problems.

4. ARECA PALM

Areca Palm - Great Office Plants

If you’re after a tropical look for your home or office, the areca palm is the one. Areca palm looks exotic, elegant and stately. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. However, be careful not to overwater. In the spring, you can try using a time-release fertilizer.

PROS

  • The areca palm is featured on NASA’s list of air-purifying plants.
  • It removes benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene from the air.
  • Areca palm adds humidity to indoor air.
  • Rarely suffers from problems from pests and diseases.

CONS

  • Areca palm plants require a large pot and they can grow quite big.
  • If not acclimated to office or home lighting, it can weaken rapidly after being removed from a greenhouse setting.
  • Can succumb to root rot.

5. GOLDEN POTHOS

Golden Pothos are Great Office Plants

Even if you think you have a “black thumb,” you can probably grow golden pothos. This plant does well in low light and is forgiving if you miss an occasional watering. In fact, the golden pothos prefers to dry out in between watering.

PROS

  • The golden pothos is easily one of the most common houseplants. It’s attractive and easy to grow.
  • Golden pothos is considered an air-purifying houseplant.
  • While root rot is a common problem with most houseplants, but the golden pothos rarely succumbs to this condition.
  • You’ll know when you need to water a golden pothos by its drooping leaves. Droopy leaves that cannot be revived by watering are a sign the golden pothos needs to be repotted into something larger.

CONS

  • This plant is toxic to ingest because it includes oxalates, so keep it away from pets and children who might try to eat the leaves.

6. SNAKE PLANT

Snake Plants can help clean your indoor air

Also known as mother-in-law’s tongue and by its species name (Sansevieria trifasciata), snake plant is hardy and adds a unique look to your decor with its upright, strap-like leaves. It can tolerate low water and light environments, though it prefers bright, indirect light.

PROS

  • Snake plants are on the NASA list of houseplants that clean and filter indoor air.
  • Caring for snake plants is relatively easy. Water them at their base. They can survive with fluorescent lighting. If they’re in a window, rotate them a quarter turn every week.

CONS

  • Saponins in snake plant leaves make it toxic to pets and may cause nausea and vomiting.

7. MINT

Growing mint indoors helps keep bugs away and purifies the air

Mint is one of the best herbs to grow inside because you can control where it spreads. When mint is outdoors, it tends to take over entire regions of your yard. When it’s in a small planter, it can be contained while still offering all the benefits that mint leaves present.

PROS

  • Mint plants act as their own natural insecticide and repel bugs.
  • Mint is great for adding natural flavor to iced tea and other beverages.

CONS

  • Once mint buds, its sprigs lose their signature taste. Pinch off flowering buds as they appear to extend the harvesting season.
  • Mint requires high-moisture conditions to grow, so watering is mandatory!

8.  DIEFFENBACHIA

Dieffenbachia houseplant that helps clean the air

Dieffenbachia, also called dumb cane, is a beautiful plant with leaves that feature an attractive mottled pattern. Dieffenbachia plants need well-drained, moist soil. It does best with low, indirect light, which makes it a great indoor plant for the home and office. Your dieffenbachia can also get as tall as 4 feet or more if you care for it well.

PROS

  • The dumb cane plant can improve indoor air quality.
  • Dieffenbachia is easy to grow when exposed to filtered light.

CONS

  • It’s toxic to pets and children. Pets will drool excessively and demonstrate oral irritation, including difficulty swallowing.
  • Overwatering is a common problem for dieffenbachia plant owners. It needs well-drained soil that is consistently moist but not soggy.
  • It can lean toward light sources, so rotate it regularly to keep it straight.

9. HEART LEAF PHILODENDRON

Heart Leaf Philodendron Indoor Plant

Heart Leaf Philodendron is a vigorous vining plant that makes a great indoor plant for the home or office. It prefers moderate to low indirect light. You should keep the soil moist, and occasionally mist the plant for ideal watering.

PROS

  • It effectively removes VOCs from the air, especially formaldehyde.
  • Heart Leaf Philodendron plants may bloom at any time of the year. Its blooms look a lot like peace lily flowers.

CONS

  • Heart Leaf Philodendron is toxic to pets and children. Pets will exhibit irritation to the mouth, tongue and lips, as well as drooling, vomiting and trouble swallowing.
  • Expect vigorous growth, which will demand regular pruning.
  • This plant is subject to a wide variety of pests, including thrips, scale, mealybugs, spider mites and aphids. 

10. BAMBOO PALM

The Bamboo Palm makes a Great Office Plants

Bamboo palms are great plants if you want to add a tropical feel to your home or office. While this houseplant, also called parlor palm, prefers bright light, it can do very well in low light as long as it receives enough water. However, make sure you don’t overwater the bamboo palm. Wait until the top of the soil is dry. This plant likes high humidity, so consider placing it on a tray of pebbles with water added. As the water evaporates, add more so the pebbles are almost covered.

PROS

  • Bamboo palm is excellent at reducing the airborne formaldehyde that is released by new furniture.
  • Bamboo palm is nontoxic to pets.

CONS

  • Spider mites are common pests to the bamboo palm. If you see webbing in the leaves, spray on the top and bottom of leaves.

Adolescent psychology

Psychology is the science of mind and behavior. It is the study of how people behave, think, feel and react in relation to a particular field of knowledge or their personal circumstances of life. There are various psychologies behind our happenings in life and in particular let us know about the psychology behind adolescence which is very salient for every individual to know about. Adolescence is the transition period between childhood and adulthood.

It encompasses some big physical and psychological changes accompanied by some intricacies and challenges as the individuals may not be aware of the changes in them. It is a very important stage of life with specific health and developmental needs and rights. It is a time to promote knowledge and skills, learn to cope up with the feelings and relationships, manage emotions and acquire attributes and abilities to the enjoy the adolescent age.

Adolescent psychology focusses on the issues that are unique to adolescents. Adolescence is a time of fluctuating and rapidly changing interests and desires, high energy, sexual maturation, physical growth and limited emotional insight. It can be full of exciting discoveries and changes as teens develop unique personal traits. Physical changes can be tracked by all but some some of the mental transitions could push them into a state of anxiety and distress and this stresses the need to know about adolescent psychology as everyone could not afford a psychiatrist all time. So it is very important for all the parents and the individuals as well to understand about the mental changes and how to handle the trauma.

When the adolescents grow into independent personalities there is also some growing pressures to evolve into a responsible person while they tussle with issues like sexuality and peer relationships. Adolescent psychology helps them with the transition from a child to an adult. If anyone is struggling with the teenage life, it is very normal and here the parents should play an important role by making it normal without putting their children in more torment. What are the problems that adolescents more likely to go through?

  • Be more impulsive
  • Mishandle or Misunderstand emotions and social cues.
  • Indulge in making vulnerable decisions, physical fight.
  • Risky behaviors, mental health disorders, emotional assault, anxiety.

So this period is a quite complex process where they become more prone to the above mentioned complications. Brain development during this period is particularly important. The areas of the brain that allows teens to control behaviors and emotions experience significant development during this phase. Teenagers also acquire the the capacity to think and act more efficiently due to changes in the myelin and synapses of the brain. Many physical changes drive the changes of the ability to think and behave.

Teens equally perceive opportunities and challenges as well. Imagination and complex reasoning develop exponentially in this phase where they develop cognitively. Individuals need to be made aware of the complications and made to be understood that it is okay to have infatuations, sexual attractions, behavioral changes, or any kind of anxiety or depression. The most important fact that drives them crazy is they think that only they experience these sort of challenges. As we educate children about the physical hormonal changes in school it is as important to teach them about all the mental changes that occur. Parents can contribute on a greater note to help the troubled teens out of these difficulties by creating a culture of open communication to get to know about their thoughts and opinions, granting them some responsibilities in the family , guiding their attitudes and beliefs, establish boundaries and rules, understand the reason behind the anger or grief, promote their self esteem and make their adolescence a gratifying one!

CLAUSTROPHOBIA

Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder that causes an intense fear of enclosed spaces. If you get very nervous or upset when you’re in a tight place, like an elevator or crowded room, you might have claustrophobia. Some people have claustrophobia symptoms when they’re in all types of closed-up areas.

Claustrophobia is often caused by a traumatic event experienced during early childhood. For example, adults may develop claustrophobia if, as a child, they: were trapped or kept in a confined space. were bullied or abused.

Claustrophobia is very common. “Studies have generally indicated that about 7% of the population, or up to 10%, is affected by claustrophobia,” says Bernard J. Vittone, MD, founder and director of The National Center for the Treatment of Phobias, Anxiety and Depression.

Claustrophobia is treatable and people can recover from the condition. For some people, claustrophobia disappears when they get older. If it doesn’t, there are different ways you can treat your fear and physical symptoms, as well as manage your triggers to live an active and fulfilling life.

Claustrophobia can be treated and cured. There are different ways to treat your fear and symptoms so you can have an active and healthy life.

7 common women’s health issues

While both men and women contract various conditions, some health issues affect women differently and more commonly. 

The following seven illnesses pose considerable health risks.

Heart Disease

Heart disease causes one in every four deaths among women.Although the public considers heart disease a common issue among men, the condition affects males and females nearly equally.

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer, which typically originates in the lining of the milk ducts, can spread to other organs, and is the most aggressive cancer affecting the global female population.The condition presents more among female populations in developed nations due to their extended life spans.

Ovarian and Cervical Cancer

Many people are not aware of the differences between ovarian and cervical cancer.Cervical cancer originates in the lower uterus, while ovarian cancer starts in the fallopian tubes. While both conditions cause similar pain, cervical cancer also causes discharge and pain during intercourse.

Gynecological Health

Bleeding and discharge are a normal part of the menstrual cycle.However, added symptoms during menstruation may indicate health issues, and unusual symptoms, such as bleeding between menstruations and frequent urinating, can mimic other health conditions.

Pregnancy Issues

Pre-existing conditions can worsen during pregnancy, threatening the health of a mother and her child.Asthma, diabetes, and depression can harm the mother and child during pregnancy if not managed properly.

Depression and Anxiety

Natural hormonal fluctuations can lead to depression or anxiety.Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) occurs commonly among women, while premenstrual dysmorphic disorder (PMDD) presents similar, but greatly intensified, symptoms. 

Health Technology for Women

Soon, new technologies will emerge to assist care providers in treating women’s health conditions.

Anxiety and movement

Anxiety is the brain’s way to inform that you are stressed. Stressed not about particularly something big and important, but maybe just about tomorrow. Sometimes it is a reaction to a past experience, sometimes it is because you are going to experience something for the first time and sometimes it is just hormonal. And the hormonal one is pretty common in adolescents. Another reason for anxiety might be that it is simply genetic. Genetic depression and anxiety have long been subject to clinical research.

Whatever the reason behind this unwanted fear and apprehension be, it is often paralysing. It takes away the brain’s capacity to deduce the right action at that point in time. And that is the most hated part about it. Because anxiety is probably one of the most natural of brain’s reactions and yet is one of the most decapacitating ones.

But the trouble is – we, as people must complete what we have to despite the anxiety we possess. And more importantly, we as people must let our mind stay healthy and hence not push that anxiety away by simply asking it to go away because we are too ‘privileged’ to have it.

So, what is the better way out? Well, perhaps, a constructive overwork on it – communication. Writing down a journal, drawing, music, watching a movie, reading a book etc. or simply speaking to someone. Communication is the better way to reduce anxiety.

Suppressing anxiety may lead to depression, over stressing and a sharp fall in productivity – maybe even some constructive thoughts might become seldom.

How to Cope With Anxiety and Depression | Everyday Health

So, as a note, accept your emotions and communicate. That is the better way through.

Adolescent problems

Introduction:
Adolescence is a stage occuring from puberty to legal adulthood. It’s a transition of physical and psychological development. It also means being a teenager. During this stage, teen-agers start finding an emotional distance between them and their parents. This might happen due to many reasons such as, them finding difficult to speak up about their problems or they’re already convinced that their parents won’t understand their feelings. The fear of not being understood is huge in this age group. This is the main reason teen-agers tend to be more closer to their friends as they think that because they’re of the same age, they will be heard and understood. In this article, I’ll mainly be talking about the different kinds of problems that adolescents face such as negative body image, peer and parental pressure, extreme stress.


• Negative body image:
Negative body image is a state where adolescents do not accept them for who they are and try to change the way they look or their appearance. This can create a lack of self esteem in children. There are many factors which can affect the way a child looks at themselves like their body type, height, weight, etc. Body image issues are actually quite serious as they affect how a teen feels about themselves. If a person is not confident about how they are or how they look it might affect their day-to-day activities too. When we talk about negative body images this also includes eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.


• Peer pressure:
Peer pressure is when children are forced to do something they do not want to do. Sometimes they end up doing things they do not want to do to fit in order to be a part of a group. It could be stealing or drinking or smoking etc. It could also be possible that a teen and soft following a Very respected senior of friend of theirs to a club just because they looked up to that person and then mistreated there which could negatively affect the adolescent. Pure pressure is when I get involved in things they wouldn’t do it if they were alone.


• Parental pressure:
Parental pressure is when teams are expected to do something that they physically cannot. Parents give children really high standards and are expected to meet them, but the children are unable to do that and that causes extreme stress. Sometimes, teens even end up losing their lives over worrying about their parents as they’re afraid to confront their parents because they believe that their parents would be disappointed in them for not meeting their set standards. This could result in low self esteem and self hatred.


• Extreme stress:
Stress can be in the form of anything. Every child is different and therefore they might have different types of trigger or their tolerance towards situations is different. So, the only thing adults can do about it is to understand them and help them get through tough times in a calming way and not pressurise them even more.


Conclusion:
As I mentioned earlier, the only way to help teens is to let them take things at their own pace and try to be their friends whenever necessary. Don’t judge them all the time. Don’t compare them to other kids as that can affect them negatively and could create a distance between you and your child.

Food Myths

What to eat, when to eat and how often to eat are such questions which usually confuse most of the individuals. Now, we have scientific knowledge and on the basis of that knowledge we should not believe in food myths. Some of food myths are below :-

  1. Potatoes make you fat :- Many people used to think that carbohydrate rich food such as rice, potatoes etc. increase body weight. For reducing weight people used to eliminate carbohydrate rich foods from diet. We know that carbohydrates are the body’s preferred energy source. There is no problem in taking potatoes in moderate amount.
  2. Carrots are high in sugar , so avoid them :- Carrots contains more than 85% of water and one pound of cooked carrots has approx three teaspoons of sugar. Besides carrots are rich in phytochemicals such as beta carotene and fiber, eating carrots helps lower blood sugar.
  3. Nuts are junk food :- Nuts are full of polyunsaturated fatty acid and minerals like calcium and potassium.
  4. Exercise makes you eat more :- Exercise burns calories which may increase appetite. Research studies shows that individual who do exercise, consume more calories than those who don’t exercise.