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Thursday, 6 June 2019

[www.keralites.net] Unknown Facts About Varanasi

Here are 10 most interesting and unknown facts about Varanasi:
Varanasi
#1. The holy city, which lies on the banks of the scared River Ganges, is believed to be the oldest living city in the world, which according to the legend is the abode of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It is believed that the person who breathes his last here is sure to attain salvation.
#2. Varanasi is the city which has countless temples devoted to both Shaivism and Vaishnavism, and both these forms of Hinduism co exist here in harmony. It is also an important center of the Jain religion, as it is the birth place of the twenty third Tirthankara, Parsvanath.
#3. Besides being an important religious city, Varanasi is also a major center of learning and culture. The Banaras Hindu University in the city is the largest university in Asia.
#4. Additionally, Varanasi is associated with the origin of the ancient holistic healing sciences of Ayurveda and Yoga. The founder of these sciences, Maharishi Patanjali, has strong connections with the city of Varanasi.
#5. Besides being world famous for its religious and cultural significance, the city is also recognized as a center of trade and commerce since ancient times, dealing in commodities such as silver and gold brocades and the widely popular, Banarasi silks.
#6. Another interesting fact about Varanasi is that it is home to several literary geniuses such as Munshi Prem Chand and Tulsi Das, who penned down the great epic Ram Charit Manas.
#7. The city is also the birth place of celebrated artists, musicians and dancers, including the acclaimed sitar player, Ravi Shankar and the shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan.
#8. Varanasi is the living symbol of the Hindu renaissance, being home to its culture, knowledge, devotion, art and philosophy.
#9. It has been used as a location of shooting of countless films, both from India and across the borders, in addition to being the venue of numerous television serial and travel shows.
#10. A very strange and unbelievable custom practiced in the city of Varanasi is that of frog marriage, which is carried out in the rainy season at the Ashwamedh Ghat. The priest performs the ritual of wedding a couple of frogs and they are then left into the river.
All these interesting facts about the city are responsible for increasing the attraction value of the city for Indian and global travelers. It is believed that the ancient city has been a chief center of civilization for the past 3000 years

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Wednesday, 5 June 2019

[www.keralites.net] How Do I Know If I Have PCOS or Not

How Do I Know If I Have PCOS Or Not!

How do I Know if I have PCOS or not
How would I know if I suffer from PCOS?
This is something every woman should ask her doctor.
Knowing PCOS (PCOD) is very important in today's times. It is found that about 30% of Indian women suffer from PCOS. Out of this, a huge percentage forms the urban women. A good majority of the city dwellers are teenagers who suffer from PCOS due to their irresponsible high calorie, high carbohydrate diet and a lethargic, sedentary life.
It's a hard hitting reality that many of our female counterparts suffer from PCOS from their early teens and fail to get it diagnosed. So it becomes an imperative for us women to make sure that we are really free from this curse called Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome.
Here are some of the questions you might want to ask yourself:
Are my periods regular?
Irregular periods is that hard hitting blow no woman wants to suffer. An occasional change in the menstrual cycle may occur due to hormonal changes, changes in the level of activity, weather conditions or stress. But, chronic and regularly irregular periods should be brought in to medical attention.
Do I have excessive hair growth (hirsutism)?
Hirsutism often indicates a hormonal problem. It can also occur due to medications. If you have excessive hair growth on the face and neck, you might want to get it diagnosed.
Do I put on weight which is hard to lose?
Weight gain is a natural phenomenon. However, if you find yourself putting on weight which is adamant when you haven't introduced any drastic change to your diet, time to wake up. PCOS brings on Insulin Resistance and prevents weight loss. You should then get your thyroid and blood sugar levels tested.
It is a wrong assumption that all those with PCOS are overweight. To your surprise you would know that there is also another type of PCOS, the Lean PCOS (the thin PCOS) wherein you don't even notice weight gain!
Do I have a dark ring around the neck?
Often we find one or two people around us with a discoloration of skin in the neck. This is very commonly seen in people who are overweight. Experts maintain that this is a top sign of metabolic syndrome which is in turn linked to insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a condition in which the body produces insulin but is not capable of using it. This shows up on the body as dark patches (known as acanthosis nigricans). Remember, Insulin resistance is a major risk factor for diabetes.
Do I have severe acne from the time I remember to look myself up in the mirror?
Acne and hormones are old time buddies. Acne and extreme emotional stress along with any of the other signs should be looked in to seriously.
Do I feel chronically depressed and anxious?
For some of us, anxiety and depression are an inseparable part of us. Women may find themselves more prone to emotional upheavals due to the hormonal jugglery that happens inside them every month. However, when it comes to a point where our emotional ill health disturbs our day to day activities and thwart our happiness we need to take control.
Is my conception delayed due to PCOS?
Delayed conception does need evaluation by a Fertility Specialist. Some women with PCOS are lean that camouflages their condition and fail to conceive. Some others do conceive but undergoes painful miscarriages. So getting the right diagnosis would help you enjoy motherhood at the earliest.
What are the tests I need to undergo to rule out PCOS?
There is no single and definite test to diagnose PCOS.
By ill luck, if you feel that you may be suffering from PCOS, you need to consult a Gynaecologist. The chances are that you are not! Your gynecologist would do a physical examination and recommend certain diagnostic tests: an Ultra Sound of your pelvis to see if the ovaries are enlarged and have small cysts, your insulin and glucose levels, your cholesterol levels and certain hormone levels.

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Tuesday, 4 June 2019

[www.keralites.net] Natural Wonders of Green Tea

The Natural Wonders of Green Tea
An old Chinese proverb says it is better to be without food for three days than one day without tea. It can be easily be categorized as another exotic Chinese phrase, but modern medicine has conducted thousands of researchers checking green tea out, and so everyone knows it's good for you, but who knows exactly WHY Green Tea is so good, and what is it good FOR?

The story of the tea began in the year 2,737 BC, and the legend tells of emperor Shun-Nung, the father of medicinal herbs, who discovered it by accident during a voyage. As he sat to boil the drinking water (as they did back then) and some tea leaves floated to the water, and painted it brownish-green. The emperor drank it and after enjoying the taste, he realized it had important medicinal properties.

In ancient China, green tea was used to cure infection, headaches, digestion problems, depression and cognitive impairment. Research conducted in modern times found that the green tea delays the onset of age, keeps teeth healthy, prevents inflammation and infection, help to counter sun damage and eye disease, and ever helps to delay Alzherimer's and parkinson's.

Green tea and its nutrients

All kinds of tea, be it black, green or oolong, comes from the camellia sinensis plant.

The color of the tea depends upon the amount of fermentation it has been through. Oolong tea is partially fermented, black tea is completely fermented and green tea is not fermented at all. It is produced by steaming fresh tea leaves at very high temperature. That tea is rich in antioxidants is a given, but green tea is known to contain large amounts of polyphenols, thearubigins, epicatechins and catechins - all types of an antioxidant known as flavanoids.

Green Tea And its Health Benefits:

Heart Healthy: Regular consumption of green tea has been known to reduce overall cholesterol levels, especially the bad LDL cholesterol which ultimately reduces the risk of heart attacks and heart diseases.

Fights cancer: Catechins present in green tea, are the flavanoids which fight free radicals that damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer.
Since green tea is not put through a whole lot of processing, catechins, especially epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) are available in larger numbers.

Helps You Lose Weight: Can a simple activity like drinking green tea help

you lose weight? Recent studies show that catechins help combat accumulated fat and aid in weight loss. Experts say that this fat reducing property catechins can help in a number of lifestyle disease, including obesity.

Boosts Your immune System: The antioxidants in green tea help give your immune system a boost of good health which helps keep common ailments like the flu away.

Happy teeth: Catechins are also antibacterial, which is why they are so great in fighting tooth decay, gum diseases and bad breath. Additionally, they also reduce the formation of plaque.

Prevents Diabetes:Preliminary studies show that green tea may help to prevent or at the very least, slow down the onset of diabetes. The same study also suggested that green tea acts a very good agent in lowering your blood sugar.

Improves Bone Health: Studies show that not only can drinking green tea help improve bone density and help reduce the risk of a fracture, it also encourages bone formation.

Reduces The Risk Of Parkinson's Alzheimers:
Research shows that polyphenols present in green tea helps in improving concentration, prevents memory loss and helps reduce the accumulation of brain damaging proteins in your body.

Great For Your Skin:
Not just as a drink, skin care products with green tea extracts are also wonderful for your skin as it helps your skin stay supple.
The antioxidants in green tea are also known to help keep wrinkles at bay.