[www.keralites.net] TODAY’S MESSA GE FROM TRICHY PRASANNAN [6 Attachments]

 

TODAY'S MESSAGE FROM TRICHY PRASANNAN

 

Subject: Technology To Detect Cancer In 30 Minutes!

Hats off to our Kochi scientists for their research findings in

 Cancer detection !.

- SIVA

Technology To Detect Cancer In 30 Minutes! Four years ago, scientists Shantikumar V Nair and Manzoor Koyakutty of Amrita University's Kochi-based Centre for nanomedicine were using lasers to detect contaminants in food. The signals that came from the material, based on principles of Raman spectroscopy, showed distinct patterns, and Nair thought why not bounce laser off human tissue to detect abnormal cells like cancer. The result today is a technology that enables cancer detection in less than 30 minutes without a hospital visit.This will enable early diagnosis and treatment that are vital for curing several forms of the disease. The technology uses a laser with a nano substrate to detect pre-cancerous and cancerous cells. Use of laser to read the nature of cells is not new, but the signals that have been found to be weak and difficult to analyze. The nano substrate (a nano material) placed on the tissue solved the problem.   "The nano substrate amplifies the signals and helps us analyse the results. For each type of tissue -nor mal, pre-cancerous and cancerous, there is a distinct Raman spectrum emitted by the laser," said Nair, one of the three inventors of the technology.   "We used the method on samples of oral cancer, normal tissues and pre-cancerous tissues. The first set of positive results came two years ago," said Nair. Having identified the technology , the research team is working on developing a hand-held instrument to detect oral cancer. The department of biotechnology has provided Rs 60 lakh to design it, and the scientists estimate the product, which will cost about Rs 10 lakh, will be ready in two years. "Raman signal helps identify organic molecules in tissues. Since these molecules vary depending up on the condition of the cells, signals coming from cancer tissue with those coming from normal tissue will be distinct," said Nair. The equipment will include a Raman nano-sensor to get an amplified signal from the tissue. The signals can be analyzed at a central facility, and the result will be available within 30 minutes.   While this is a preliminary test to detect cancer, scientists say it gold standard tests will have to confirm it.   Nair, who is also the dean of research at Amrita University , said that the new gadget will enable community level large-scale screening without having to take tissue biopsies. "In principle it can diagnose any cancer from which Raman Spectra can be obtained. This includes skin cancer, or internal cancers if the laser is delivered through optical fibre and the Raman signals are received through the same fibre.   "We have paid more attention to oral cancer because of the possibility of screening for these cancers early and also because oral cancer is on the rise and is curable if detected early ," Nair said.   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Thanks to Son Pari for posting this useful info about the technology to detect  Cancer in 30 minutes by V.Nair and his team.  - SIVA

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[www.keralites.net] 11 HEALTH BENEFITS OF PAPAYAS

 

11 HEALTH BENEFITS OF PAPAYAS

Christopher Columbus, an Italian voyager once referred to papayas as the fruit of the angels. The fruit which is extremely rich in Vitamin C has a wide range of health benefits making it a great fruit option to include in your diet. Here are some of the top health benefits of papaya.
1. Lowers cholesterol
Papaya is rich in fibre, Vitamin C and antioxidants which prevent cholesterol build up in your arteries. Too much cholesterol build-up can lead to several heart diseases including heart attack and hypertension. Read more about foods that can help reduce cholesterol. 
2. Helps in weight loss
Those looking to lose weight must include papaya in their diet as it is very low in calories. The fibre content in papaya leaves you feeling full and also clears your bowel movement making your weight loss regime easier. Read about more foods that can help you lose weight. 
3. Boosts your immunity
Your immunity system acts as a shield against various infections that can make you really sick. A single papaya contains more than 200% of your daily requirement of Vitamin C, making it great for your immunity. Read more about foods that can boost your immunity. 
4. Good for diabetics
Papaya is an excellent food option for diabetics as it has a low-sugar content even though it is sweet to taste. Also, people who don't have diabetes can eat papaya to prevent it from happening. Here is a healthy diet plan for diabetics. 
5. Great for your eyes
Papaya is rich in Vitamin A which helps protect your vision from degenerating. Nobody wants to lose their ability to see due to diseases like age-related macular degeneration, and eating papayas will ensure that you do not see a day where you cannot see. 
6. Protects against arthritis
Arthritis can be a really debilitating disease and people who have it may find their quality of life reduced significantly. Eating papayas are good for your bones as they have anti-inflammatory properties along with Vitamin C which helps in keeping various forms of arthritis at bay. A study published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases showed that people who consumed foods low in Vitamin C were three times more likely to have arthritis than those who didn't.
7. Improves digestion
In today's times, it is near impossible to avoid eating foods that are bad for your digestive system. Often we find ourselves eating junk food or restaurant food prepared in excessive quantities of oil. Eating a papaya daily can make up for such occasional mistakes, as it has a digestive enzyme known as papain along with fibre which helps improve your digestive health.
8. Helps ease menstrual pain
Women who are experiencing menstrual pain should help themselves to several servings of papaya, as an enzyme called papain helps in regulating and easing flow during menstrual periods. Read about more tips that can help ease menstrual pain. 
9. Prevents signs of ageing
All of us would love to stay young forever, but no one in this world has managed to do it. Still, healthy habits like eating a papaya daily will prolong the process and may make you look 5 years younger than you are. Papaya is rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin E and antioxidants like beta-carotene which helps prevent your skin from free radical damage keeping wrinkles and other signs of ageing at bay. 
10. Prevents cancer
Papaya is a rich source of antioxidants, phytonutrients and flavonoids that prevent your cells from undergoing free radical damage. Some studies have also linked the consumption papaya to reduced risk of colon and prostate cancer. Here are some food habits that can help prevent cancer. 
11. Helps reduce stress
After working hard for the whole day, it is a good idea to come home to a plate a papayas. The wonder fruit is rich in several nutrients like Vitamin C which can keep you free from stress. According to a study conducted in University of Alabama, found that 200 mg of Vitamin C can help regulate the flow of stress hormones in rats. Read more about foods that you should avoid if you have stress.
 

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[www.keralites.net] Healthy Habits We Must Follow!

 

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[www.keralites.net] 7 Things You Should Never Forget When Everything Falls Apart!

 

7 Things You Should Never Forget When Everything Falls Apart! There are moments in our lives where we feel as if all is lost and there is no more hope for ourselves so we begin to spiral into a seemingly never ending pit of despair. These kinds of moments happen to all of us, with the unfortunate truth of the matter, adversity is everywhere and will do everything in it's power to challenge your coping abilities as well as your overall strength as a human. One important thing to remember when you are going through these tough experiences is that you do not give up on yourself. Take a minute from your stress to remind yourself of these very important aspects of coping and dealing with your problems. 1. Meditation/Prayer If you have a certain practice that you like to fall back on such as meditation and or prayer, then turn to these methods to allow yourself to cope from all of your stressful endeavors. Take the time to shut out all other noise, allow yourself to be free within your own space/mind, and let every little bit of tension within your body to slowly melt away. You will find the solution to these problems, give yourself time to figure out what the right thing to do is. 2. Just Keep Moving Forward There are certain times in our lives where we must admit that there is no use looking back on the past with sorrow and or despair. You must allow yourself to truly live in present moment at this time. Beating yourself up constantly over things that you will never be able to change will make you insane with overthinking about all of the "what if's?" Forgive yourself for all that you have done wrong, make peace with the situation, and finally let yourself move forward with your life. Sometimes that is all you can do when it comes to problems from the past is to just keep moving forward. 3. Express Yourself One of the best ways to cope is to express all of what you are feeling through music, art, exercise, and anything else that makes you feel able to expel all of your stress away. Hobbies play an important role in our life after we have been doing it for so long, returning to a favorite passion of yours could be exactly what you need. We often forget what it feels like to shake those frustrations out through outlets we really enjoy spending time on. Gardening is also a really great outlet for people to get rid of their stress. 4. Take The Good With The Bad Another way for you to cope with your stress is to learn how to take the bad times with your good times. This means learning how to appreciate when you were in the good times that may ignite a spark within you to fight for those days yet again. Bad days are only temporary and this is something that most of us forget. Try to see the silver lining in your bad situations and figure out what it is going to take in order for you to reclaim those good days once more. 5. Face Your Fears If the stress that you are experiencing is being summoned directly from a feeling of fear, then this may be one challenge that you are going to have to overcome eventually. Sooner rather than later would be ideal, however, taking your time is more important when it comes to facing your fears. Of course, it is never an easy thing to do, but being courageous is something that we are all capable of. Believe in yourself, know that you are not alone in facing what you fear most, and always remember that you have the power to make a difference in your world. 6. Worry Isn't Well Letting yourself worry is the worst thing that you could possibly do in moments of stress. It is definitely easier said than done when it comes to calming down and taking a step back to address the situation with a rational/logical perspective. However, the more you let yourself worry about "what if's" and "I should have's" then you will never truly allow yourself to recover from the stress you're enduring. Try to keep yourself busy if you are in a constant fit of worry, you will want to try to occupy a lot of your time with the things that you enjoy doing. 7. Allow Yourself To Vent To A Friend If you truly feel as if you are alone with all of your stress and there is no other way out, you can always call a friend to vent about some of your problems. Like we said before, you are never alone when it comes to dealing with problems. Everyone is going through some kind of rough patch in their life, venting about it makes it easier to cope for some reason especially when you are able to express all of your frustration to someone who really understands where you're coming from. Hopefully this has helped you with coping with some of your stress in your everyday life. It's always important to keep reminding yourself to keep moving forward, most bad times are temporary, and that you must be willing to forgive yourself for the things that you are unable to fix. Find out what happiness means to you and fight for it.

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