Morning sickness

Morning sickness refers to the nausea experienced by a woman during the first couple of months of pregnancy. Even though it's called morning sickness, it can happen at any time of the day.

Starting around the fourth week of pregnancy, and lasting up to the 14th week, the unpleasant symptoms of morning sickness can be managed in the following ways:

1. By Smelling a Lemon - Pregnancy can make you highly sensitive to different types of smells, and certain types of scents, foul odour to be precise, can be major factors that cause nausea. This can be treated by inhaling a fresh aroma, like that of lemon extract or a fresh sprig of rosemary, or any other smell you find pleasant.
2. By Drinking Loads of Water - Dehydration or drinking less amounts of water than what your body requires at this stage of your life can lead to increased feelings of nausea. Thus, it’s extremely important to stay hydrated. Although, drinking the standard 8-10 glasses of water when you feel like vomitting might seem like a challenge, there are certain ways in which you can trick your body to increase its fluid intake. Research shows that certain salty snacks (cheese or chips for example) can trigger thirst in pregnant women, while reducing feelings of nausea. Even munching on ice chips or sipping on ice cold water or a hot beverage can do the trick, depending on what works for you.
3. By Eating Something that Works for You- Even though nausea can be a hunger-killer, eating something that doesn’t make you vomit can actually help control the symptoms of morning sickness. This may be different for each pregnant woman, although certain carbohydrate rich, bland tasting foods such as dry cereals, ice cold watermelons, popsicles and crackers have proven to be very effective in controlling morning sickness. Greasy, fatty and spicy foods should be avoided as they can upset your stomach.
4. By Having a Little Bit of Ginger - Ginger can be highly instrumental in soothing your upset stomach, and can even quell feelings of queasiness. Just try having ginger tea whenever you feel nauseous. You can even add a thin slice of ginger to your water or have ginger soup, ginger ale, ginger candy or gingerbread; each of these ways can put a stop to the nausea.
5. By Lying Down - The simplest and easiest way to fight off the nausea is by lying down. Closing your eyes and taking deep breaths as you do so can relax your body. Sometimes morning sickness can be a result of lack of sleep and rest, hence catching a nap can be the best remedy.

Hope this tip was helpful to you. Do share this with your loved ones'.

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Why your back hurts?

Why Does Your Back Hurt?

Most of us, experience back pain due to incorrect posture or longer duration of sitting.
Sometimes you may experience back pain because of exertion - you spent the entire day doing the same kind of job or maybe you bent in a wrong manner while picking up your child.

However, the actual cause of your spinal agony may not be very clear, but it pays to be aware of the possible reasons that can cause backache. It is good to consult a doctor if your back pain is consistent and recurrent.

Here are few of the causes:

1. The position of your pelvis
The pelvis consists of three bones that can shift depending on which muscles become weak or stiff. This brings about a pull in the muscle of the lower back, resulting in severe strain to this area. You should consult a physiotherapist for suggestions regarding the best exercises for strengthening your pelvic area.

2. Weak abdominal muscles
A cause of your back pain can be weak stomach muscles. Abdominal muscles play an important role in balancing out the constant bending that your back muscles perform. When you've weak abdominal muscles, your spine is not able to maintain proper balance, resulting in severe stress on the spinal column.

3. Disc injuries
Located between the bones of your spine, discs perform the function of a shock absorber. Physical injury to these padded cushions can cause them to break open, leading to a condition known as herniated disc. This can then bring about pain in the back area.

Few precautions that can be taken for a hurting back. Despite the causes, there are certain precautions that you can take, which are:

• Avoid sitting in a bad posture, that is, keep your back straight as much as you can. Pull and stretch your body in continual intervals to keep it relaxed.
• Consult the right physician instead of doing exercise that can aggravate your pain.
• Take a break from work and go for short walks, every couple of hours.

Ganga Worship at Varanasi

Spectural Ganga Worship at Varanasi:

Varanasi is sacred and oldest city of the world located at the banks of the holy River Gange. Where, Gange aarti is performed daily in the evening by a group of priests at the Dashashwamedh ghat. 

Through the aarti, Agni Pooja is performed in which a commitment is made to the Lord Shiva, Mata Gange, Surya, Agni (Fire) as well as the whole universe made by the Lord Shiva. On some special occasions, religious festivals and second day of the week means Tuesdays, a particular type of aarti is held at this ghat.

Gange aarti is the magnificent event during evening in the Varanasi that one must not miss to see it. It makes us to experience the great feelings while Gange aarti become in process. This beautiful ritual makes every moment of the evening period special and fills with the spiritual thoughts. 

It is performed by the brass lamps which accompanied with the mantra chant in the presence of the huge crowd.

All the priests who have to perform the aarti, wear same cloth, the dhoti and kurta which is tightly bind with a long towel. 

First they make preparation of the Gange aarti by making collection of the five elevated planks, a multi tiered oil lamp, an idol of the Goddess Ganga, flowers, incense sticks, a conch shell, a big and heavy brass lamp having a snake hood at the edge of the River Gange. 

A group of boats filled with devotees come around the place of aarti at the bank of River. They are very eager to see the event; some of them take live video, photos as well. 

Ritual of the Gange aarti is performed by the students of the Vedas and Upanishads which is lead by the head priest of the Gangotri Seva Samiti. The whole event takes around 45 minutes.

Timing of Gange Aarti

Gange aarti takes place at 6.45 PM in the evening after the sunset for around 45 minutes at the Dashashwamedh ghat in the Varanasi. Devotees have started to come to see the Gange aarti at least one hour before.

A group of young priests starts aarti in a well organized manner by having a lighting lamp in their hand, start a rhythmic chant of mantras. An announcement at 7.00 pm indicates the beginning of the aarti. 

Music starts by someone and priests involving in the aarti stood up to begin the Gange aarti. Devotees at present make clapping together with the chanting of the mantras. Priests blown the conch shells in between the aarti very loudly and aarti continues with the incense sticks.

 After completing the mantras, priests do aarti with the multi-tiered brass lamps having firing camphor or kapoor. Gange aarti ends up with the final aarti and after that the environment become very silent.

Ganga Aarti Video

This is the video of the Gange aarti where you can see the live Gange aarti. Young priests are doing the aarti by ringing the bell and chanting the mantras of the Goddess Gange.

Ganga Aarti Photos

This is the photo of the Gange aarti, where priests start preparing the aarti celebration event. Devotees, eager to see the Gange aarti, have started gathering at the Dashashwamedha ghat.

 Boats, loaded with the pilgrims, have also started gathering at the banks of the River Gange.

This is the photo of the Gange aarti, where almost preparation has been completed and young priests and one main priest are coming to their places to start the aarti event.

Devotees and pilgrims are getting their places at the Gange ghat very silently without harming each other in order to see the great event. 

Some people are ready to make video or take snaps of the event with their own cameras.

Tourists from outside the country as well as from the country and local devotees are taking their places at the boat in the water to see the aarti event very clearly. 

Boats loaded with the people are collecting in the organized way at the River bank.

Foreign tourists are very eager to see the aarti event soon and they are preparing their cameras to have photos as well as videos. They are enjoying the evening time very silently on the boat.

Get Help for IBS

HOW TO STOP THE SUFFERING

By: Lisa Fabian

For many people, IBS can be controlled through diet, medications, and stress management.

Consider not only what you eat but also how you eat. Avoid large meals that can cause cramps. Instead, consume smaller meals more often, but make sure they’re low in fat, which can be hard to digest.

Grains such as wheat, rye, and barley have been associated with a worsening of IBS symptoms, so try eating a gluten-free diet.

Stay away from beverages that can stimulate the intestines. These include caffeinated colas, coffee, and tea. It’s wise to avoid alcohol as well.

Be sure to drink at least six to eight glasses of water a day, particularly if diarrhea is a problem.

Avoiding all dairy and milk products for two weeks may help your doctor determine if you are lactose intolerant.

Certain foods and supplements can ease symptoms. A high-fiber diet can help make bowel movements less painful. Increase fiber intake by 2 to 3 grams a day. This may initially cause gas and bloating, but symptoms generally subside in a few weeks.

Fiber supplements, such as psyllium husk, can help ease constipation, and medications may be prescribed to control diarrhea. Probiotic supplements are a good choice for supporting the digestive system.

If you find that consuming dairy products triggers symptoms, avoid them in general, but yogurt may be better tolerated. It contains beneficial bacteria, which help digest lactose.

World Cancer Day - Theme n survivors quotes

World Cancer Day 2016: Theme, facts and inspiring quotes by cancer survivors and celebrities:

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World Cancer Day is being observed this year on Thursday, 4 February, with the theme "We can. I can." as a step to fight the deadly disease that is prominent these days.

The day is observed worldwide in order to raise awareness about cancer and to apprise governments of the importance of taking action to prevent its rate of increase in the society.

The most common cancer deaths in our society are due to the disease affecting the lung, stomach, liver, colorectal area and the breast. According to studies, almost 30 percent of cancer deaths are preventable through a healthy diet and non-use of tobacco products.

"We must do more to end the many tragedies that cancer inflicts. About one-third of cancers can be prevented, while others are curable if diagnosed and treated early. And even when cancer is advanced, patients should benefit from palliative care," United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said in an official statement.

A social media campaign named "Talking Hands" has been initiated for everyone to get involved on World Cancer Day 2016.

Step 1: Write a supportive WCD message on your hand using the 'We can. I can.' theme.

Step 2: Take a picture of your hand featuring the message.

Step 3: Share the picture on your social media accounts using both the hashtags #WorldCancerDay and #WeCanICan.

Step 4: Visit worldcancerday.org to see your picture featured on the Wall of support.

Check out some important facts to know about cancer (courtesy the official UN andWHO websites):

More than 8.2 million people died in 2012 due to cancer, making it a leading cause of death through out the world.

It is understood that almost 30% of cancer deaths are due to high body mass index, low fruit and vegetable intake, lack of physical activity, tobacco use and alcohol use.

Tobacco use is said to be the most important risk factor for cancer, as it causes 22% of global cancer deaths and 71% of lung cancer deaths worldwide.

Breast, cervical and colorectal cancer can be cured if detected early and treated well.

Check out some inspiring quotes by cancer survivors and other celebrities:

Cancer has taught me a lot of things. Maybe it is the best thing that has happened to me. I can't say right now, but maybe some years down the line, I would realise. When I was taking chemotherapy, there were a lot of elderly patients, and that would inspire me. I thought, 'If they can be cured, why can't I be?' – Yuvraj Singh, Indian cricketer

The battle against cancer has made me strong. It's like winning a war! When I was diagnosed, I was told by doctors my kidney, liver and other organs could fail. It was tough. I didn't know if I could save my life. But I was positive, and because of that, the doctor told me that I would be a man who would never have cancer. – Yuvraj Singh.

Cancer affects all of us, whether you're a daughter, mother, sister, friend, coworker, doctor, or patient. –Jennifer Aniston, American actress

 Cancer is a word, not a sentence. –John Diamond, British Journalist

There can be life after breast cancer. The prerequisite is early detection. –Ann Jillian, American actress

Cancer is a great wake-up call. A call to take the tag off the new lingerie and wear that black lacy slip. To open the box of pearls and put them on. To crack open the bath oil beads before they shrivel up in a bowl on the toilet tank. – Regina Brett, Author

Cancer didn't bring me to my knees, it brought me to my feet. – Michael Douglas, American actor

I was a vegetarian first. I had high blood pressure at 27, everybody in my family died of cancer, and I knew it was in the food, so I changed my diet. – John Salley, Basketball player

When someone has cancer, the whole family and everyone who loves them does, too. – Terri Clark, Musical Artist

I think cancer is a hard battle to fight alone or with another person at your side, but I will say having someone to pick you up when you fall, stand by your side through every appointment and delivery of bad news, is priceless. – Jenna Morasca, American actress

I keep dreaming of a future, a future with a long and healthy life, not lived in the shadow of cancer but in the light. – Patrick Swayze, American actor

World Cancer Day - 4th February

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On the occasion of World Cancer Day on 4th Feb, Lybrate presents Ask the Specialist, a platform where you and your loved ones can get their cancer queries answered for FREE by one of the most renowned Oncologists/Cancer Specialists in India. 

Submit your queries and Dr. Harit Chaturvedi, Chief - Consultant & Director, Surgical Oncology at Max Healthcare, will answer them on 4th Feb between 2PM to 4PM. 

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Wishing you good health and happiness. :) 

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A Mental Illness That Changes Perceptions of Reality

Crucial New Genetic Discovery Made About Schizophrenia — A Mental Illness That Changes Perceptions of Reality:

The research involved 700 people who had schizophrenia and donated their brains for research after their deaths.

Scientist have made a major breakthrough in the understanding of schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia is a very serious mental health condition which tends to run in families.

It’s long been suspected that there is a strong genetic component (it’s about 90% inherited).

Now scientists have discovered the genes that cause problems with a process called synaptic pruning.

Synaptic pruning is the process by which unneeded connections between brain cells are destroyed during childhood.

In normal development this helps speed up the brain — we don’t need the incredible number of neurons and connections we grow as infants.

In schizophrenia, though, it looks like this process of pruning goes into overdrive.

Dr Thomas Lehner, a director at the National Institute of Mental Health, explained:

“Normally, pruning gets rid of excess connections we no longer need, streamlining our brain for optimal performance, but too much pruning can impair mental function.

It could help explain schizophrenia’s delayed age-of-onset of symptoms in late adolescence/early adulthood and shrinkage of the brain’s working tissue.

Interventions that put the brakes on this pruning process-gone-awry could prove transformative.”

The research involved 700 people who had schizophrenia and donated their brains for research after their deaths.

This and other genetic data was compared with people who did not have schizophrenia.

Finding the gene that is responsible, at least in part, is a major breakthrough.

However, it will be years before new treatments or preventative strategies can be developed from this information.

Dr Steve McCarroll, one of the study’s authors, said:

“Since schizophrenia was first described over a century ago, its underlying biology has been a black box, in part because it has been virtually impossible to model the disorder in cells or animals.
The human genome is providing a powerful new way in to this disease.
Understanding these genetic effects on risk is a way of prying open that block box, peering inside and starting to see actual biological mechanisms.”