Category: Health

Members of vitamin B-Complex: Chemistry, Functions And deficiency

vitamins are the substances that you need in your diet in small amounts to perform biological functions for maintaining normal health. During evolution the capacity to synthesis most of the vitamins was lost and hence humans need to obtain them from diet.

vitamins are widespread in occurrence including plants and animals. Normally all foodstuffs contain more than one vitamin in them. Plants can synthesis almost all vitamins but animals can synthesis only few. Human body can synthesis vitamin-A from its precursor carotene and vitamin-D from UV light irradiation of ergosterol and 7- dehydrocholesterol. All cells of the body store vitamins to some extent and they carryout functions in very low concentration hence daily requirement is low. They are most effective when taken orally. Now vitamins are also synthesized artificially.

members of vitamin b complex

Vitamin B complex are water soluble vitamins. There are 8 members in the vitamin B complex family. They play crucial role in red blood cells synthesis. Even though the members are chemically distinct, they exist together in the same food.

VITAMINE B1 ( THIAMINE ):

It is a sulfur containing compound and partially heat labile. Presence of pyrimidine ring and thiazole ring joined is the prominent feature.

Vitamin B1 is found in outer coat of rice and wheat. Yeast is also one of the good source. Whole cereals, pulses, oil seeds and nuts are also one of the source.

It is essential for carbohydrate metabolism and convert them into energy. Thiamine pyrophosphate is the prosthetic group of enzyme participated in oxidative decarboxylation of keto acids. It is used in functions of muscle contraction and relaxation and nerve signal conduction.

deficiency in adults results in beriberi. The main symptom of this is insomnia. In Wet beriberi cardiovascular system is affected and in Dry beriberi Central nervous system is affected. In infants it causes infantile beriberi.

VITAMIN B2 ( RIBOFLAVIN) : Riboflavin contains isoalloxazine ring and rabitol- a sugar alcohol in its structure. It is stable to heat and acidic pH.

It helps in releasing energy from proteins. It acts as prosthetic groups in many enzymes. It is important in electron transport chain, acts as antioxidant. It is also helpful in vision improvement. treatment of acne, muscle cramps involves vitamin B2.

green leafy vegetables are the main source of this. pulses, egg, milk also contain this vitamin. Fruits and some vegetables contain it in moderate amount.

Deficiency of vitamin B2 in humans causes oral facial and ocular lesions. It also caused hyperemia, hair loss and reproductive problems. In experimental animals deficiency resulted in growth retardation, cataract and corneal problems.

VITAMIN B3 (NIACIN): Niacin is the derivative of two pyridine derivatives called nicotinic acid and nicotinamide. It is stable to heat and alkaline pH.

This is found in legumes ,yeast, fish, whole grains and meat are also good sources.

This also plays a role in converting carbohydrates into glucose. It also functions in fat metabolism. And functioning of nervous system.

deficiency causes pellagra. In this disorder skin, gastrointestinal tract and nervous system are affected. Glossitis and stomatitis are also symptoms of niacin deficiency.

VITAMIN B5 ( PANTOTHENIC ACID): Chemically it is amide of beta-alanine and dihydroxy dimethyl butyric acid. It is unstable to acid or alkali but stable to heat.

cereals, legumes, meat, liver, milk and eggs are the good source f vitamin B5.

It has a role in breakdown of fats and carbohydrates. It is important in red blood cell formation. It is a component of coenzyme A. It is required for the synthesis of phosphopantotheine of fatty acid synthase complex.

its deficiency is rare in humans. But sometimes its deficiency symptoms may include insomnia, tiredness depression vomiting and pain in stomach area.

VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE): Certain compounds derived from pyridine like pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine show vitamin B6 activity. These are stable to heat but sensitive to light and alkali.

pulses, liver, whole grains and yeast contain adequate amount of this vitamin. Leafy vegetables, milk and eggs also contain moderate amount.

Deficiency in children causes epileptic form convolutions. Growth retardation problems also seen. Skin lesions are found. Microlytic hypochromic anemia is also a deficiency symptom.

VITAMIN B7 (BIOTIN): It is a sulfur containing vitamin and consists of imidazole ring. It is stable to heat but sensitive to alkaline medium.

Green leafy vegetables like cabbage, spinach, mint leaves, pulses, eggs and liver are good sources. Milk and cereals also contain adequate amount.

Biotin is the prosthetic group of enzymes like pyruvate carboxylase, acetyl coA carboxylase etc. It is involved in carrying of carbon dioxide in carboxylation reduction. It promotes perfect functioning of nervous system. It is important for liver metabolism. Helps in strengthening of hair and nails.

deficiency causes dermities , depression, muscular pain and anemia.

VITAMIN B9 (FOLIC ACID): It consists of pteridine nucleus, para aminobenzoic acid and glutamate. It is sensitive to light and acid. But it is stable to heat.

This is found in green leafy vegetables, Bengal gram, black gram and eggs, Coconut contains adequate amount of folic acid.

It works with vitamin C in production of new proteins. It also helps in synthesis of DNA. It also acts as carrier of carbon units.

In humans deficiency causes megaloblastic anemia, particularly in pregnant women. Bone marrow and intestinal cells are affected. Leucopenia, diarrhea and weakness are also some of the symptoms.

VITAMIN B12 ( CYANOCOBALAMINE) : Cyanocobalamine is made made of tetrapyrrole ring system known as corrin ring with a central cobalt atom.

Animal sources like kidney, liver, brain, fish and eggs are the good source.

It helps in making DNA and blood cells. helps in the maintenance of body’s nervous system.

weakness shortness of breath is of common symptoms of deficiency. It can also cause anemia and nerve problems.

GRATITUDE- A LIFE CHANGING HABIT

Gratitude is  the characteristic of being joyful and is the willingness to express gratitude for and reciprocate kindness. According to Harvard medical school “People express thanks for the wonderful things in their lives As a consequence of which gratitude allows people to connect to something bigger than themselves whether it’s other people, nature, or a greater force.” 

It serves as a reminder that you have enough and that you are sufficient. 

Gratitude is a life changing habit because it has plethora of scientifically validated advantages. People who consistently practice gratitude in their daily lives by setting aside time to notice and reflect on the things for which they are grateful about get endless advantages as follows:-

  • Enhances mental well-being

Gratitude has a significant positive effect on psychological well-being. It boosts our self-esteem, stimulates positive thoughts, and elevates our optimism. In an older research from 2003 it has been found out that gratitude was connected to enhanced mood. Recently, According to a study published in 2020, expressing thankfulness on a regular basis might help alleviate anxiety and depressive symptoms.

  • Immune system booster

Gratitude has been demonstrated to aid in the development of a positive attitude. Over the years various researches have been conducted which shows improved immune system and lower stress levels as a result of practicing gratitude. According to a 2004 assessment of data, stress reduces the immune response to possible physiological threats, but mental well-being can assist your body fight sickness which can be done by being thankful. 

  • It multiplies happiness and makes you a happier person 

Many researchers have found out that Gratefulness and happiness are inextricably linked. Practicing to be grateful might be a simple and effective strategy to increase your happiness. Gratitude, whether expressed or received, makes both people happier and allows them to see things in a more positive light which helps in lowering our focus on negative emotions and accepting everything about our situation if its bad and good.

  • It also helps in building better relations 

Gratitude is essential in the formation of new connections as well as the strengthening of old ones. According to a 2010 study, spouses who expressed appreciation to one another reported higher relationship satisfaction and pleasure the next day. Thus, it can be said that Gratitude might make couples feel more happy with one other in love relationships and help them in building a strong relationship with each other.

    • Boosts optimism

    It also makes a person optimistic who thinks that good things will happen. It can be concluded by seeing the result of 2018 study which states that gratitude practice might help you create an optimistic perspective if you’re not typically optimistic. A study was also conducted in 2003 on participants in which Participants felt more hopeful and positive about their current lives and the future after just 10 weeks of frequent gratitude practice.

    So, I want to conclude that Gratitude is essential for bringing about change in one’s life. It relieves tension, makes you humble, and improves the quality of your relationships. It takes away your bad energy and replaces it with positivity. I believe that everyone should master the art of thankfulness in order to witness a positive shift in their lives. It can be done by making a gratitude journal of your own, meditation and Paying attention to the small pleasures in life which will offer you a lot of delight andshall almost certainly have a beneficial long-term impact on your mental health and well-being, if practiced daily. 

    VEGETABLE.

    No matter where you look when you think of the effective tupe of diet which you can have and the importance of vegetable for our health is being proved in all researchers. A large study which was recently conducted in Spain found that have the lowest depression rate because of the rich in vegetables and their consumption. Comparatively vegetables arr rich and cheaper sources of vitamins. They play key role in neutralizing the acids produced during digestion and fatty . Their are a wide range of vegetables that gives us more choices and which have their own nutrients benefits.

    looking on some nutritious vegetables the 1st highest rated vegetable is green leafy which as full of vitamins, minerals, phyto-chemicals to fight diseases, contains a lot of water level which helps to keep us hydrated this are rich in Ron, folic acid, and other vitamin like K,C. It also has rich in antioxidants that lowers blood pressure and benefits heart health.

    Kale is very popular leafy green vegetable that provide around 7 calories and vitamin such as A,C,K.

    cauliflower is an perfect source of vitamin C ,A,B-complex and E evry single cauliflower contain antioxidant called Indole-3 carbinel that help cancer recovery that have low in calories,very lie sodium and has not fat cholesterol,rich in protein,iron, calcium and magnesium. Green peas are the best source of fiber,iron, and vitamin A,C and B1 which is essential for energy production, nerve function and provides 9 gram of Biber per peas and contain 134 calories which are best source of plant based protein for people who are vegetarian or vegan diets.

    Onion and garlic are the verb that protects against stomach cancer, blood clots and improves lung function in case of asthma and garlic contains amino acid which act as an antibiotic and bactericidal effects

    Carrots are the 1st rated richest good in vitamin A for healthy eye sight and also have cancer fighting properties that contain 53 calories which help to keep our blood cholesterol level control and keep your skin healthy.

    Sprouted have the 8 calories and amount of vitamin K that improves the digestibility and Increase the dietary fiber content. These sprouts also boast several compounds that contribute good health.

    Beets and beet juice have the rich calories of 58.5 and 442mg of potassium that improves heart helath and lowered blood pressure in healthy people. These benfit people with diabetes that contain alpha-liopic acid.

    Enjoy range of vegetables daily to boost your helath benefits as possible.

    PROBLEM OF GARBAGE IN INDIA

    Urban India generates 62 million tonnes of waste (MSW) annually, and it has been predicted that this will reach 165 million tonnes in 2030. 43 million tonnes of municipal solid waste is collected annually, out of which 31 million is dumped in landfill sites and just 11.9 million is treated.

    Burying garbage also causes both air and water pollution, and simply transporting it to the sites consumes an increasing amount of valuable fossil fuels, which produces more pollution and other problems. Buried in a landfill, the typical plastic trash bag takes 1,000 years to degrade, giving off toxins as it does.

    The reason why most landfill sites are over-flowing is because the current waste disposal system is flawed. Nearly 20% of methane gas emissions in India is caused by landfills. The trash dumped in the landfills are prone to catching fire due to the heat generated by the decomposition of waste.

    The amount of rubbish produced by an average household has increased dramatically over the last few decades. This trend is mainly due to consumption and abundance of plastic. … Now they buy packed food from supermarkets which creates a myriad of plastics waste through its packaging.

    India faces major environmental challenges associated with waste generation and inadequate waste collection, transport, treatment and disposal. Current systems in India cannot cope with the volumes of waste generated by an increasing urban population, and this impacts on the environment and public health.

    Steps we can take to ensure the environment clean —

    • Donate Clothes.

    • Reduce Food Waste.

    • Meal Plan.

    • Eat Healthy.

    • Save Leftovers for Next Day.

    • Buy Things in Bulk with Less Packaging.

    • Avoid Food Wrapped In Plastic.

    • Bring Your Own Bag.

    • Avoid plastic and one time usable plastic

    Energy from waste can be used to produce heat or electricity, which might then replace the energy produced using coal or other fuels. Energy recovery of waste can thus help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling can help even more to lower greenhouse gas emissions and other emissions

    Proper waste management helps improve the quality of water and air, as well as reduce the emission of greenhouse gases. … So, when they collect the waste, they are usually salvaged for redistribution, recycling and reuse. By booking a skip bin, you can reduce pollution and lower the demand for producing new materials.

    Manali flooded with tourist amid third wave warning; covid protocols getting ignored.

    Inspite of third wave warning lakhs of tourists have thronged Himachal Pradesh in less than a month.Videos emerging from Manali and Shimla show that social distancing norms put in place to contain the coronavirus pandemic have gone for a toss.Highways choked, hotels fully booked after the Himachal Pradesh government relaxed Covid-19 related restrictions.Hotel occupancy in major tourist spots, including Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala, is almost full and tourists have been heading to less popular tourist spots in a bid to find accommodation and in guest houses.

    • mob of tourist arrived in manali inspite of third wave warning

    Even though the governments, health experts have been warning against large crowds, a sea of tourists was seen in Manali town in Kullu district as the Himachal Pradesh government eased COVID restrictions.the increase in the number of tourists has posed a challenge for the authorities who are struggling to ensure implementation of Covid protocols amid fears of an impending third wave of coronavirus infections.

    Reason behind this huge influx of tourist

    1. The prime reason is that the Himachal administration has withdrawn the mandatory need of a negative RTPCR report and e-Covid pass to enter the hill state.
    2. Another reason, behind the rush of tourists, is the ongoing heatwave in North India.
    3. while the third reason is that some people fear that lockdown-like restrictions may be imposed if the third wave of coronavirus strikes the nation. So many have decided to use this opportunity to visit some places

    Twitterati reaction

    Social media was abuzz with pictures of crowded Manali markets and tourist spots. While some were concerned over the violation of Covid protocols by the tourists, others shared memes and took taunt at the carelessness of the public.

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    DOWRY

    “Oh no it’s a girl child” started because of practices like dowry. When parents find out that they have to pay a huge fee in return for their daughter, no one would be happy at the birth of a girl child. We also have the society showing pity to parents of the girl child and saying things like:

    “Oh you have a daughter in your family, you must have to pay a lot.”

    “Thank God I am blessed with sons; money shall come my way”

    Practices like dowry are what made female foeticide come to life. They check the gender of the child and undergo an abortion if it is a girl child.

    Did you know that 20 women die every day due to the harassment of dowry?

    You may think that practices like dowry only exists in the rural areas, but it also exists in the metropolitan cities. Well-educated families with both the men and the women working also believe in paying dowry.

    Let’s talk about the concept of modern-day dowry. People no longer ask for dowry directly. They just expect “gifts.” These “gifts” make the bride’s side of the family go broke. The bride’s family spends so much money on the “gifts” and the marriage that a lot of the time they have to take a loan.

    Do you think it is fair that the earnings and savings of parents are going to the groom’s family? I am sure a lot of us have heard sentences like “we need to save gold for the girl’s marriage”. Sentences like these are so normalised because the girl’s family has no option but to save money because the groom’s family needs “gifts”.

    Tell me one reason why they deserve all the earnings of the girl’s family?

    In old times the practice of dowry started because girls would not earn. So, parents would give the groom’s family dowry in return for taking care of their daughter’s expenses and living. But, even if the wives did not have a job they would still cook, clean, do the chores and support the groom’s family.

    Now in modern society, when women do earn on their own what are we still giving the dowry for?

    We as a society need to stop the practice of dowry because:

    It financially drains the bride’s family: these so-called “gifts” which come as cars, gold, furniture, properties, money costs a lot and financially drains the family.

    It makes the men more superior: if we pay the groom so much just because he is a man, the society is going to keep celebrating the birth of a boy child and look down upon the birth of the female child because it will cost them a lot.

    It stops the women from growing: so many women are not able to study because the parents cannot afford dowry and education. Girls often sacrifice their dreams because their parents want to pay money to an unknown family.

    Now, here me out. If all the bride’s family stop paying dowry or gifts to the groom’s family what will happen?

    The girl won’t get married. Right?

    Well, there are many countries where they don’t have to pay dowry to get married.

    Shocking isn’t it?

    Secondly, we all have to stop our so-called obsession with marriages. When a girl child is born why is marriage the only destination. The woman should be first encouraged to be independent on her own, have her own house, be successful without a man.

    So can we all as a society stop these useless practices where we pay the groom’s family for no reason? Instead, can we start fulfilling the dreams of our daughters? The practice of dowry will only stop if all of us come together and say no to it.

    Avascular necrosis seen in patients recovered from COVID-19 after black fungus

    Three cases of avascular necrosis in COVID- recovered patients were found in a Mumbai hospital


    After the outbreak of black fungus or mucormycosis among patients who recovered from coronavirus (Covid-19), avascular necrosis (AVN) – also known as death of bone tissues – has reportedly been detected in three patients in Mumbai.
    These patients – all aged under 40 – were treated at Mumbai’s PD Hinduja Hospital in Mahim, after they developed avascular necrosis(AVN) two months since their Covid-19 treatment. It is been reported that both avascular necrosis and mucormycosis have been associated with the usage of steroids.
     Recently, Dr Sanjay R Agarwala of Hinduja Hospital published a paper named ‘Avascular necrosis as part of Covid-19’ in the medical journal ‘BMJ Case Studies’ wherein along with doctors Mayank Vijayvargiya, and Prashant Pandey, he detailed the course of AVN diagnosis in the three patients.
    He stated that one patient – aged 36 was found with AVN 67 days since the diagnosis of Covid-19, while the other two – aged 39 and 37, were diagnosed with the condition 57 and 55 days later. All the patients were administered intravenous steroids as part of their Covid-19 treatment. Besides, the patients aged 36 and 37 didn’t have any history of hip pain.
    “At present, avascular necrosis (AVN) as a sequalae of ’long COVID-19’ has yet not been documented. By large-scale use of life-saving corticosteroids in COVID-19 cases, we anticipate that there will be a resurgence of AVN cases,” the paper by Dr Agarwala stated.
    This development comes after it was recently reported that Delhi hospitals are still treating more than 800 cases of black fungus which rose after the fourth wave of coronavirus in the national capital from April to May, data by Delhi government revealed.
    Notably, cases of black fungus increased significantly during the surge of infections between April to May in India, with as many as 18 states reporting over 5,000 cases.
     
    What is Avascular necrosis ?
    Avascular necrosis is a disease that results from the temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone. When blood supply is cut off, the bone tissue dies and the bone collapses. If avascular necrosis happens near a joint, the joint surface may collapse.
    This condition may happen in any bone. It most commonly happens in the ends of a long bone. It may affect one bone, several bones at one time, or different bones at different times.

    What are the symptoms of Bone Death or Avascular Necrosis?
     
    In the early stages, people feel no pain of AVN but as it progresses, it can affect your joint if and when you put weight on it. After a while, you will feel the pain even if you are lying down. AVN affects hips, groin, neck, shoulder, and knee.
     
    Why More COVID Patients Are Succumbing to Bone Death?
     
    AVN or bone death is associated with the usage of steroids. People who were hospitalized due to COVID and were put on steroid treatment are contracting AVN. Doctors are suggesting that COVID-19 recovered should get an MRI done if they feel any pain near the hip or thigh area.
     
    What is the treatment for Avascular Necrosis (AVN)?
     
    As per Times of India, a typical treatment plan for Avascular Necrosis or bone death is physiotherapy, blood thinners, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve the pain, exercises, and therapies.
     
     

    Germany lifts a ban on travelers from India, Uk, Portugal.

    On Monday, Germany’s Health agency said they will lift the ban on travelers from some countries which are hit by the delta variant of Covid-19 namely; U.K, India, Russia, Portugal, and Nepal. Also, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said these nations would be reclassified from so-called virus variant countries to high incidence areas, by Wednesday.

    This change will allow travelers to visit Germany as long as they follow quarantine and testing protocols.

    Germany has introduced the ‘virus variant country’ travel category to put a stop to the new virus variant of coronavirus as it was not spread widely on the land. But, Health Minister (Jens Spanh) said last week that the Delta variant is becoming dominant in Germany, indicating that bans on countries affected by this variant of the virus may be lifted. As the research suggesting vaccines are effective against it, “we’ll look into the situation in few days”, said Spanh.

    Last month, Chancellor Angela Merkel had taken a tough call and had put restrictions and longer quarantines for people traveling from Britain, where the Delta Variant has caused an explosion in cases. Last Friday on her visit to London, she indicated that the restrictions might be on ease for the travelers from Britain. She said, “We think that in the foreseeable future, those who have received double jabs will… be able to travel again, without having to go into quarantine”.

    Anyone can visit Germany from high incidence areas as long as they provide a negative test on the arrival. Visitors must follow the 10 days quarantine protocol, although they can end it after five days with another negative report. Travelers from high incidence areas are also spared if they have been fully vaccinated. 

    Although the countries with other variants apart from the Delta variant such as Brazil and South Africa will remain in the variant category. 

    RKI has reported that the conditions are getting better for Germany with a decline in the overall prevalence in recent weeks. On Monday, it has reported 212 new cases in the past 24hrs and a prevalence rate of 5 new infections per 100,000 people over the last seven days.

    Drugs : you choose , you loose .

    Addiction is just a way of trying to get at something else. Something bigger. Call it transcendence if you want, but it’s a rat in a maze. We all want the same thing. We all have this hole. The thing you want offers relief, but it’s a trap.

    “ DRUGS ” A five letter word that is destroying human race. A word that could get you to the cloud nine and than kick you from the top.

    What do you think it is ?

    Is it a pleasure or a pain ?

    Some says ‘it gives you wings ‘, others says ‘it makes you insane ‘ . What would you do , if someone is taking drugs ? Well , I would fly (its a joke ).

    Ok , Let’s just get over with the topic .

    Introduction

    All the suffering, stress, and addiction comes from not realizing you already are what you are looking for.

    – Jon Kabat-Zinn

    Drugs are substances that change a person’s mental or physical state. They can affect the way your brain works, how you feel and behave, your understanding and your senses. This makes them unpredictable and dangerous, especially for young people.

    Drug addiction is a chronic brain disease. It causes a person to take drugs repeatedly, despite the harm they cause. Repeated drug use can change the brain and lead to addiction. That can destroy one’s life .

    Signs that shows someone has a drug problem

    • Changing friends a lot .
    • Spending a lot of time alone.
    • Losing interest in favorite things.
    • Not taking care of themselves – for example, not taking showers, changing clothes, or brushing their teeth.
    • Being really tired and sad.
    • Eating more or eating less than usual.
    • Being very energetic, talking fast, or saying things that don’t make sense.
    • Being in a bad mood.
    • Quickly changing between feeling bad and feeling good.
    • Sleeping at strange hours.
    • Missing important appointments.
    • Having problems at work or at school.
    • Having problems in personal or family relationships.

    If a person shows these signs than he / she is using drugs . But it’s not , it’s a probability . The person may or may not be using drugs . For the assurance you have to ask the person (well they can lie ) . Take them for the blood test . It will show if the person is taking drugs or not . It’s a simple procedure .

    Why can’t people stop using drugs on their own?


    Repeated drug use changes the brain, including parts of the brain that give a person self-control. These and other changes can be seen clearly in brain imaging studies of people with a drug addiction. These brain changes explain why quitting is so difficult, even when an addicted person feels ready.

    Many people are compelled to enter treatment by the pressure of their family, friends, or a court system. People of all ages with substance use disorders live in fear of what will happen if their drugs are taken away.

    Due to the addiction , they experience a variety of physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders; restlessness, and sleeplessness . It may lead you to the death bed .

    Treatment :

    Counseling and other behavioral therapies are the most commonly used forms of treatment. Medications are often an important part of treatment, especially when combined with behavioral therapies. Treatment plans must be reviewed often and modified to fit the patient’s changing needs.

    • Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
    • Detoxification.
    • Treatment with Medication.
    • 12-Step Facilitation.

    One of the hardest things was learning that I was worth recovery.

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    OSTEOARTHRITIS


    Arthritis is joint inflammation ,which is most common in older adults .There are 2 types of Arthritis which are most common in adults (1) Osteoarthritis (2) rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most frequent cause of disability among older adults. According to UN ,by 2050 around 130 million people around the world will suffer from OA and around 40 million will be severely disabled by this disease. Osteoarthritis is related to ageing but there are other factors like obesity ,lack of exercise ,gender etc which effect the condition.The best way to trackle with such diesease is by taking care of yourself take health diet,do yoga , meditation ,and avoid stress .

    Stress Management Through Sahaja Yoga Meditation

    Introduction

    Stress is unavoidable in the current scenario, where the entire world is facing the Corona virus pandemic. With the toll of deaths and positive cases of Corona virus on rise, every person in this world is under stress and anxiety. Higher levels of stress adversely affect the physical as well as psychological health of the individuals concerned. Therefore, it becomes highly essential to manage stress at initial stages, so as to avoid severe consequences of high stress on health. The present article focuses on the management of stress through a unique form of meditation, i.e, ‘Sahaja Yoga’. Sahaja Yoga is a scientifically proven technique of meditation which involves the awakening of the dormant primordial energy- the Kundalini, and integrating it with the all-pervading cosmic energy. Regular practice of Sahaja Yoga meditation leads to the inner transformation of an individual, whereby one becomes more moral, integrated, balanced and healthy.

    What is Stress?

    Stress refers both to the circumstances that place physical or psychological demands on an individual and to the emotional reactions experienced in these situations. It leads to severe effects on the physical as well as psychological health of the individuals concerned such as frequent headaches, heart disease, myocardial infarction, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal disorders, diabetes, high anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and so on. Since, stress is a psychological phenomenon, its management can be best realised by treatment focused at the mental level. Thus, the present article aims at spreading awareness about the stress management technique called ‘Sahaja Yoga’ and highlighting its significance in the improvement of overall health, especially, psychological health.
    Sahaja Yoga Meditation

    What is Sahaja Yoga?

    The word ‘Sahaja’ means ‘spontaneous’ and ‘Yoga’ means ‘union with the self’
    Sahaja Yoga was founded in 1970 by Mrs. Nirmala Srivastava, more widely known as ‘Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi’. Shri Mataji was spiritually enlightened since birth and granted en-masse realisation to people free of any materialistic consideration. For 40 years since 1970, she travelled tirelessly across the globe to teach Sahaja Yoga meditation world-wide at her own expenses 

    Human Subtle System

    The process of Sahaja Yoga meditation works through the subtle system which comprises of three energy channels (nadis) and seven energy centres (chakras). At the root of this system lies a protective power – Kundalini. Amongst the three channels (Nadis), the left channel called Ida Nadi represents our desires (Ichha shakti); the right channel called Pingla Nadi represents our working ability (Kriya shakti); and the central channel called Sushumna Nadi represents our assent. The seven energy centres in the body correspond to the seven nerve plexuses: the pelvic plexus (Mooladhara Chakra), the aortic plexus (Swadhistana Chakra), the solar plexus
    (Nabhi Chakra), the cardiac plexus (Heart Chakra), the cervical plexus (Vishuddhi Chakra), the optic chiasma (Agnya Chakra) and the limbic area of the brain (Sahasrara Chakra). These energy centres are responsible for maintaining their surrounding physical organs in the body.
    When Kundalini rises it crosses all the six energy centres and emits from the seventh centre (Sahasrara Chakra) and unites the individual consciousness with universal consciousness. An individual rise above the three channels of the subtle system and reaches a timeless state beyond the past, present and future – a state of thoughtless awareness. This process is referred to as Self-realisation. As an evidence of self-realisation, an individual feels cool breeze of vibrations on the head and palms of hands .

    How Sahaja Yoga Meditation Helps in Stress Management?

    It is imperative to understand how stress arises and how is it managed through Sahaja Yoga meditation. The central channel (Sushumna Nadi) is the path of rising Kundalini and a channel of balance. An individual having too many desires and always thinking about the past deviates from the central channel and puts his left channel under pressure. On the other hand a workaholic person, always working and planning for the future puts his right channel under pressure. The left-sided individuals become highly emotional, conditioned and day dreamers while right-sided people become highly egoistic and harsh on others. Stress is the result of such an imbalance between the two energy channels and deviation from the central channel.
    Therefore, one should always keep his attention on the central channel and remain in the balanced state in order to be stress-free. Thus, Sahaja Yoga helps in managing stress effectively by attaining and maintaining the balanced state through regular meditation, since by focussing on the central channel one remains in present rather than thinking about past or future events.


    Sahaja Yoga in the present Coronavirus Scenario

    As many as 200,000 people across 60 countries have attended online meditation sessions since 16 March 2020 with the commencement of lockdown, according to the information published nation-wide from H.H. Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi Sahaja Yoga Trust (National Trust). The Youtube channel – Pratisthan, Pune of the Trust has seen around 2 million views with 7.31 lakh watch hours and over 13.2 million impressions in the lockdown period. Each viewer attended an average of 8.6 session and spent average of 23 minutes per visit, which is substantial as people look towards meditation to overcome anxiety during COVID19 lockdown.

    Conclusion

    Sahaja Yoga meditation activates and nourishes the parasympathetic nervous system which relaxes both body functions and the brain by reducing thinking functions Thus, regular meditation everyday cleanses the subtle system, relaxes body and mind, and gradually one starts experiencing physical, mental and emotional benefits also, apart from gaining stress relief Thus, the Indian government should focus on building resilient citizens which can adjust with the pressures of the present stressful scenario.

    Covid-19

    We all have been influenced by the current COVID-19 widespread. In any case, the effect of the widespread and its results are felt in an unexpected way depending on our status as people and as individuals of society. Whereas a few attempt to adjust to working online, homeschooling their children, and requesting nourishment by means of Instacart, others have no choice but to be uncovered to the infection whereas keeping society working. Our distinctive social characters and the social bunches we have a place to decide our incorporation inside society and, by expansion, our powerlessness to scourges.

    COVID-19 is slaughtering individuals on a huge scale. As of October 10, 2020, more than 7.7 million individuals over each state within the Joined together States and its four regions had tried positive for COVID-19. Agreeing to the Modern York Times database, at slightest 213,876 individuals with the virus have passed on within the Joined together States. In any case, these disturbing numbers grant us as it were half of the picture; a closer see at information by diverse social characters (such as lesson, sex, age, race, and restorative history) appears that minorities have been disproportionally influenced by the widespread. These minorities within the Joined together States are not having their right to well-being satisfied.

    Agreeing to the World Wellbeing Organization’s report Closing the Hole in an Era: Wellbeing Value through Activity on the Social Determinants of Wellbeing, “poor and unequal living conditions are the results of more profound auxiliary conditions that together design the way social orders are organized—poor social approaches and programs, out of line financial courses of action, and terrible politics.” This poisonous combination of components as they play out amid this time of emergency, and as early news on the impact of the COVID-19 widespread pointed out, is excessively influencing African American communities within the Joined together States. I recognize that the widespread has had and is having annihilating impacts on other minorities as well, but space does not allow this exposition to investigate the effect on other minority bunches.

    Utilizing a human rights focal point in this investigation makes a difference us decipher needs and social issues into rights, centering our consideration on the broader sociopolitical basic setting as the cause of the social issues. Human rights highlight the inalienable respect and worth of all individuals, who are the essential rights-holders.

    Governments (and other social performing artists, such as organizations) are the duty-bearers, and as such have the commitment to regard, ensure, and fulfill human rights. Human rights cannot be isolated from the societal settings in which they are recognized, claimed, upheld, and satisfied. Particularly, social rights, which incorporate proper wellbeing, can be gotten to be imperative instruments for progressing people’s citizenship and upgrading their capacity to take an interest as dynamic individuals of society.

    Such an understanding of social rights calls our consideration to the concept of balance, which needs that we put a more noteworthy accentuation on “solidarity” and the “collective.” Besides, in arrange to produce balance, solidarity, and social integration, the fulfillment of social rights isn’t discretionary.

    In arrange to fulfill social integration, social arrangements have to reflect a commitment to respect and ensure the foremost helpless people and to make the conditions for the fulfillment of financial and social rights for all.

    The phenomenal COVID-19 widespread spread quickly over countries and nation after nation reacted with lockdowns, making around 1.5 billion understudies universally stay at home. Under these circumstances, and in arrange to lock in understudies in a valuable reflection on current and prospective challenges, UNESCO and Takhte have organized a rolling exposition challenge entitled ‘Year 1 AC (After Coronavirus): Skillet India Online Paper Challenge 2020’. Children (matured 11–14 a long time) and youth (matured 15–24 a long time) has been welcomed to unleash the control of composing to combat separation and invigorate imagination.

    Amid the primary month since its dispatch, hundreds of youthful members from over 24 states in India shared their significant and inciting considerations through their papers. As of mid-May, more than 500 entries were gotten, from children and youth, extending from 11 to 24 a long time. Members – outstandingly youthful ladies bookkeeping for over 67% of the entries beneath the Youth category, have voiced their concerns approximately life after the coronavirus, particularly on sex parts and generalizations. The challenge has captured Indian young people’s want to precise their considerations amid this period, visualizing long-standing time they would like to construct after the coronavirus blurs away. Following an exhaustive screening preparation, 35 winning papers have been showcased through the UNESCO site and social media channels. Each of the expositions has something unused and critical to say. Here is what a few of the youthful journalists had to say.

    UNESCO Unused Delhi and Takhte would like to thank all the members and empower the others to send their voices as the challenge is continuous and will proceed to get entries until a date to be declared.

    Diabetes insipidus

    Diabetes insipidus is an uncommon disorder that causes an imbalance of fluids in the body. This imbalance leads to the production of large amount of urine. It also makes the person feel very thirsty even if they have something to drink. While the terms “Diabetes mellitus” and “Diabetes insipidus” sound similar but they are not. Diabetes mellitus- involves high blood sugar levels and can occur as type 1 or type 2 is very common whereas Diabetes insipidus involves excess of urination and is very rare.

    WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF DIABETES INSIPIDUS?

    Diabetes insipidus occurs when the body can’t properly balance the body’s fluid levels. The kidneys filter the fluid portion of our blood to remove the waste products. The majority of the fluid is returned to the bloodstream while the waste and a smaller amount of fluid make up urine. Urine is excreted from the body after being temporarily stored in the bladder. A hormone called anti-diuretic hormone(ADH) or vasopressin, is needed for the fluid that’s filtered by the kidneys to go back into the bloodstream. ADH is made in a part of the brain called the hypothalamus and stored in the pituitary gland, a small gland found in the base of the brain. Conditions that cause a deficiency of ADH or block the effect of ADH result in production of excess urine.

    TYPES OF DIABETES INSIPIDUS:-

    1. Central Diabetes insipidus– damage to the pituitary gland or hypothalamus from surgery, a tumor, head injury or illness can cause central diabetes insipidus by affecting the usual production, storage and release of ADH. An inherited genetic disease also can cause this condition.
    2. Nephrogenic Diabetes insipidus– occurs when there’s a defect in the structures of the kidneys that make them unable to properly respond to ADH. The defect may be due to an inherited(genetic) disorder or a chronic kidney disorder. Certain drugs such as lithium or antiviral medications such as foscarnet (Foscavir) also can cause nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.
    3. Gestational Diabetes insipidus– is a rare condition. It occurs only during pregnancy when an enzyme made by the placenta destroys ADH in the mother.
    4. Primary Polydipsia– also known as dipsogenic diabetes insipidus, this condition can cause production of large amounts of diluted urine from drinking excessive amounts of fluids.

    SYMPTOMS:-

    • Being extremely thirsty.
    • producing large amounts of pale urine.
    • frequently needing to get up to urinate during the night.
    • trouble sleeping
    • fever
    • vomiting
    • delayed growth and weight loss.
    • electrolyte imbalance- can cause an imbalance in minerals in our body such as sodium, potassium that maintain the fluid balance in our body and can lead to weakness, nausea, loss of appetite, muscle cramps etc.

    TREATMENT:-

    • For mild diabetes insipidus, we only need to increase our water intake.
    • if the condition is caused by an abnormality in the pituitary gland or hypothalamus(such as a tumor) then the doctor first treats the abnormality with a synthetic hormone called desmopressin that replaces the anti-diuretic hormone(ADH) and decreases urination.
    • available as a nasal spray, a tablet or by injection.

    HOW TO REDUCE HAIR FALL WITH 5 HOME REMEDIES !!!

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    Imagine you are preparing for an outing with your friends. Your dress is perfect, you didn’t mess up your eyeliner, are way ahead of your schedule and, just when you decide to style your hair and comb it, a bunch of your locks come out with the comb!!

    But it cannot happen!! You’ve been using anti-hair fall shampoo and conditioner for months! and just like that, your day becomes sour. 

    Now, it’s a type of problem that everyone has suffered from more than once in their life. 

    I understand that the stress and anxiety over hair fall are more than that one time you were worried about the results of your paper you never studied for. But you should know one thing before burdening yourself that, hair fall is actually quite common!

    Sometimes, even after using the best types of hair products and hair treatments, the problem of hair fall never goes away. Even if that flashy hair product ad might convince you to buy the product to reduce hair fall, chances are, they might not produce any results. 

    So, now you may be thinking, even after wasting thousands and thousands of rupees on hair treatments and products, it produces no result. Then what should I do about my hair fall? And you’ll find the answer to your question, right here, in this article!

    Yes, you figured it out. Today, I will share some home remedies to reduce your hair fall situation without any side effects!!

    In this article, we will discuss five different types of home remedies used to reduce hair fall. 

    1. Egg Mask

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    One of the most common and highly recommended procedures for reducing hair fall is using an egg mask. 

    Now I know you must be thinking, ew egg on hair? That’s disgusting! It’s going to smell so bad!!

    Yes, it will smell bad, but the advantages far exceed such disadvantages. It contains nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, selenium, protein, phosphorous, potassium, biotin, lecithin, and folate. It also contains vitamins A, D, E, and K, which promotes hair growth and helps reduce hair fall.

    Procedure to make the mask:

    • Crack an egg in a bowl and add 1 tbs of honey and olive oil to it.
    • Beat the components until it mixes well.
    • Use a brush and apply the mixture to your hair, starting from the roots till the tip thoroughly.
    • Keep it as it is for approximately 20-25 minutes.
    • Rinse your hair using a mild shampoo.

    NOTE: For better results, follow this procedure once a week.

    2. Onion Juice

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    Don’t be fooled by its awful smell; while it may seem so, the onion juice contains nutrients rich enough to promote hair growth!

    Onion contains sulfur within its contents which is helpful in collagen production. When there is an increase in collagen production, the production level of new and healthy skin cells increases which reduces hair fall and promotes hair growth.  

    Procedure to make the onion juice:

    • Take a couple of onions and grind them thoroughly.
    • Collect the solution produced by grinding in a bowl.
    • Take a ball of cotton and dip it in the juice produced.
    • Dab the moist ball over your scalp.
    • Leave it as it is for 20-30 minutes.
    • Wash it off with mild shampoo.
    • Repeat the procedure once every week.

    3. Coconut Oil

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    A method used for generations, coconut oil, has been used for hair nourishment for a very long time. 

    Remember those days when our mother and grandmother used to forcefully apply coconut oil before going to school? Well, it was never for nought. 

    Coconut oil contains various vitamins and fatty acids which, helps by providing nourishment to the scalp for faster hair growth. The lauric acid present in coconut oil helps to moisturize the hair and prevents it from split ends and breakage.

    And the best part of using this is that it can be used for all age groups and skin types, be it sensitive or rough or dry!

    4. Lemon

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    I know you must be shocked to see this ingredient on the list. You must be thinking, why is lemon here? Wait, lemon can prevent hair fall? Since when? 

    This may seem a little confusing, but trust me, it’s not. Not everyone is aware of this, but lemon contains some properties which help in reducing hair fall. 

    They provide nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, Vitamin C, citric acid, flavonoids and pectin which, is very helpful for hair growth. 

    While Vitamin C helps in hair growth, citric acid reduces hair fall by preventing the loosening of hair follicles.

    Procedure to use lemon for reducing hair fall:

    • Pick a lemon and wash it thoroughly with water to remove all the harmful chemicals like pesticides.
    • Cut it in half and squeeze it to collect the juice in a bowl.
    • Use it to thoroughly massage the scalp with the fingertips.
    • Leave it as it is only for 10 minutes, don’t extend the duration.
    • Wash it off in lukewarm water using a mild shampoo and conditioner.

    NOTE: To see the result, repeat this process once a week for at least 4-6 weeks. 

    5. Fenugreek Seeds

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    Fenugreek seeds, known as ‘methi seeds’, is used as a home remedy to promote hair growth and increase scalp health.

    It contains an ample amount of iron and protein that repairs the damaged hair follicles and promotes hair growth. Due to their anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal effects, these nutrients can provide the necessary nourishments.

    Procedure to use Fenugreek seeds for reducing hair fall:

    • Soak two teaspoons of fenugreek seeds in water and leave it overnight.
    • The next morning grind it into a fine paste.
    • Apply the paste thoroughly on your scalp and hair.
    • Cover your hair with a shower cap (mostly preferable), and leave it for 30 minutes.
    • After 30-40 minutes, rinse your hair with cold water without using any shampoo.
    • Use this method once a week for better results.

    So, that’s it with this article! I hope you found these procedures easy and helpful. But remember one thing, even these remedies won’t work if they aren’t followed thoroughly! 

    So, share with us about your favorite remedy and how it helped you with your hair fall problem in the comments section below!