Important to drink some water before going to bed???

Even if this a repeat, it is worth going through!!!

Unbelievable Information

How many folks do you know who say they don't want to drink anything before going to bed ...because they'll have to get up during the night.

Heart Attack and Water - I never knew all of this ! Interesting....... Something else I didn't know ... I asked my Doctor why people need to urinate so much at night time. Answer from my Cardiac Doctor - Gravity holds water in the lower part of your body when you are upright (legs swell). When you lie down and the lower body seeks level with the kidneys, it is then that the kidneys remove the water because it is easier. This then ties in with the last statement!

I knew you need your minimum water to help flush the toxins out of your body, but this was news to me.

Correct time to drink water... Very Important. 

From A Cardiac Specialist!

Drinking water at a certain time maximizes its effectiveness on the body.

2 glasses of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs;

1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion;

1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure

1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack I can also add to this...

My Physician told me that water at bed time will also help prevent night time leg cramps.

Your leg muscles are seeking hydration when they cramp and wake you up with a Charlie Horse.

Mayo Clinic Aspirin

Dr. Virend Somers, is a Cardiologist from the Mayo Clinic,

who is lead author of the report in the July 29, 2008 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Most heart attacks occur in the day, generally between 6 A.M. and noon. Having one during the night, when the heart should be most at rest, means that something unusual happened. Somers and his colleagues have been working for a decade to show that sleep apnea is to blame.

1. If you take an aspirin or a baby aspirin once a day, take it at night. 

The reason: Aspirin has a 24-hour "half-life"; therefore, if most heart attacks happen in the wee hours of the morning, the Aspirin would be strongest in your system.

2. FYI, Aspirin lasts a really long time in your medicine chest, for years, (when it gets old, it smells like vinegar). Please read on...

Something that we can do to help ourselves - nice to know. Bayer is making crystal aspirin to dissolve instantly on the tongue.

They work much faster than the tablets.

Why keep Aspirin by your bedside? It's about Heart Attacks.

There are other symptoms of a heart attack, besides the pain on the left arm. One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots of sweating; however, these symptoms may also occur less frequently.

Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack. The majority of people (about 60%) who had a heart attack during their sleep did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep.

If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water. Afterwards: -

Call Emergency Help line. - Phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by.-

Say "heart attack!" - Say that you have taken 2 Aspirins.

Take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival and ...DO NOT LIE DOWN!

If you send this email to your family - friend, you will probably save a life.

PERSONS ABOVE 60 YEARS SHOULD KEEP IN MIND

Dear All,

This is one of the best and most educative e-mails that I have circulated in recent past.
Many people feel unhappy, health-wise and security-wise, after 60 years of age, owing to the diminishing importance given to them and their opinions. But, it need not be so, if only we understand the basic principles of life and follow them scrupulously. Here are ten mantras to age gracefully and make life after retirement pleasant.

1. *Never say “I am aged* There are three ages, chronological, biological and psychological. The first is calculated based on our date of birth; the second is determined by the health conditions; the third is how old we feel we are. While we don't have control over the first, we can take care of our health with good diet, exercise and a cheerful attitude. A positive attitude and optimistic thinking can reverse the third age.

2. *Health is Wealth* If you really love your kith and kin, taking care of your health should be your priority. Thus you will not be a burden to them. Have an annual health check-up and take the prescribed medicines regularly. Do take health insurance coverage.

3. *Money is Important* Money is essential for meeting the basic necessities of life, keeping good health and earning family respect and security. Don't spend beyond your means even for your children. You have lived for them all through and it is time you enjoy a harmonious life with your spouse. If your children are grateful and they take care of you, you are blessed. But, never take it for granted.

4. *Relaxation and Recreation* The most relaxing and recreating forces are a healthy religious attitude, good sleep, music and laughter. Have faith in God, learn to sleep well, love good music and see the funny side of life.

5. *Time is Precious* It is almost like holding a horse's reins. When they are in your hands, you can control them. Imagine that every day you are born again. Yesterday is a cancelled cheque. Tomorrow is a promissory note. Today is ready cash – use it profitably. Live this moment; live it fully, now, in the present time.

6. *Change is the only Permanent Thing* We should accept change – it is inevitable. The only way to make sense out of change is to join in the dance. Change has brought about many pleasant things. We should be happy that our children are blessed.

7. *Enlightened Selfishness* All of us are basically selfish. Whatever we do, we expect something in return. We should definitely be grateful to those who stood by us. But, our focus should be on the internal satisfaction and happiness we derive by doing good for others, without expecting anything in return. Perform a random act of kindness daily.

8. *Forget and Forgive* Don’t be bothered too much about others' mistakes. We are not spiritual enough to show our other cheek when we are slapped in one. But for the sake of our own health and happiness, let us forgive and forget them. Otherwise, we will be only increasing our blood pressure.

9. *Everything has a Purpose* Take life as it comes. Accept yourself as you are and also accept others for what they are. Everybody is unique and is right in his own.

10. *Overcome the Fear of Death* We all know that one day we have to leave this world. Still we are afraid of death. We think that our spouse and children will be unable to withstand our loss. But the truth is no one is going to die for you; they may be depressed for some time. Time heals everything and they will go on.

Check out these trees... Amazing...............!!!

Mankind had a hand in shaping a few of these trees, but they are still very lovely!

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When I clicked on this link I went to a

website with LOTS of beautiful and touching

photos of all kinds.

Enjoy

Check out these trees... Amazing............... Trees | Dusky's Wonders

http://www.duskyswondersite.com/nature/trees/ 

I NEVER KNEW THIS ABOUT JAPAN NATION

1 - Did you know that Japanese children clean their schools every day for a quarter of an hour with teachers which has led to the emergence of a Japanese generation who is modest and keen on cleanliness.

2 - Any Japanese citizen who has a dog must carry a special bags to pick up dog droppings. Hygiene and their eagerness to address cleanliness is part of Japanese ethics.
 
3 - Hygiene worker in Japan is called "health engineer" and can command salary of USD 5000 to 8000 per month, and a cleaner is subjected to written and oral tests!!
 
4 - Japan does not have any natural resources, and they are exposed to hundreds of earthquakes a year, but it did not prevent her from becoming the second largest economy in the world.
 
5 - Hiroshima returned to what it was, economically vibrant before the fall of the atomic bomb in just ten years.
 
6 - Japan prevents the use of mobiles in trains and restaurants.
 
7 - In Japan , students from the first to sixth primary years must learn ethics in dealing with people.
 
8 - The Japanese, even though they are one of the richest people in the world, do not have servants and the parents are responsible for the house and children.
 
9 - There is no examination from the first to the third primary level; because the goal of education is to instill concepts and character building, not just examination and indoctrination.
 
10 - If you go to a buffet restaurant in Japan you will notice people only eat as much as they need without any waste. No wasting food.
 
11 - The rate of delayed trains in Japan is about 7 seconds per year!!
They appreciate the value of time, very punctual to minutes and seconds
 
12 - Children brush their teeth after a meal at school; They maintain their health from an early age.
 
13 - Students take half an hour to finish their meals to ensure right digestion. When asked about this concern, they said: These students are the future of Japan
 
 
The Japanese might have lost the war, but look what they have done for their own Country.

There are no bombs going off in crowded business-centers.

Or ""Honor Killings"".

If one is doing the wrong thing towards the community, he commits himself to finish his OWN life.

That is "Honor Killing"!!!!!!                      
 
Not killing OTHER innocent children, people.

Alleviating the sufferings of girls with mental aberration-Sree Parvathy Sevanilayam, Thrissur

         

Alleviating the sufferings of girls with mental 

aberration

Bharatiya culture emphasises the need for care of the underprivileged and deprived, especially womenfolk who are images of Goddess parashakti. There is no meaning to seek God elsewhere, when Be himself appears before us discarded in the society. Children with mental aberration by birth are a curse for the family. Modern medical system differentiates the same by names, but our conventional systems reason out the causes and adopt multi-dimensional approach to solve the problem. It includes support, care, medication, group activities and prayer.

The break of conventional joint family system and emergence of nuclear family has added fuel to the fire and the support systems and remedial approaches by families and village groups have vanished. Families cannot manage the victim on their own, especially when the families belong to poor financial set up.

Considering all these aspects, swayamsevaks and philanthropists in and around Thrissur town in Kerala decided to set up a project in the year 2000 to alleviate the sufferings of such people. Even though work on the project was started in 2000, the registration of the Trust was formulated in 2004 in the name of Sree Parvathy Sevanilayam.

Presently the project is accommodated in a pucca building of 2000 sq. ft. Thirteen girls are inmates in the Kendram. The set up consists of one Sevavrati, 4 full timers and an office incharge. The girls' mental health is monitored periodically by psychiatrists to register improvement and remedial action. Majority of inmates go to special school meant for such people daily. Psychiatrists visit the centre periodically to assess the mental state of girls. The inmates through the care provided to them are showing considerable improvement in their health. The project is managed by a committee drawn from the members who are 40 in strength. Dignitaries from various walks of society visit the centre, which is really a motivating factor. It is proposed to accommodate more people by expanding the infrastructure. 

Sree Parvathy Sevanilayam, Thrissur,Kerala

The girls' mental health is monitored periodically by psychiatrists to register improvement and remedial action. They, through the care provided to them, are showing considerable improvement in their health condition. 

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Serving the humanity - Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust

Serving the humanity - Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust

Leprosy-afflicted persons are the   most crippled even amongst the cripples; they are treated as untouchable, neglected by relatives and ostracised by the society. They live the life as in hell, living on pavements or in huts, waiting for the end. To give them human dignity, security and love is a stupendous task. Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust has taken up this task.

Mentally challenged people also pose many problems to their relatives. The heartless society not only mocks at them, but forces them towards madness. Shrimad Rajchandra Mansik Apang Mandir for males is the only residential centre in Gujarat for such adult mentally-challenged males. Founder of the Trust, Sureshbhai, clearly understood that due to misconceptions and strong prejudice of the Indian society against leprosy, the rehabilitated leprosy persons would never be able to lead a normal life in the society. Hence, he extended the service of `Sahyog' not only to treat the patients, but also to rehabilitate them as productive individuals and make them financially independent.

He encouraged marriages among the male and female patients of the Ashram. The married couples are also provided with a house to live. They are also given a charkha (a weaving machine). With this they spin yarn and attain financial independence. 

At present, the Ashram has 111 such rehabilitated couples. Some of them also help in the office administration, hospital, kitchen, farming, construction and in taking care of the mentally challenged persons. The children of these families and also of parents staying in leprosy slums of various cities are also taken care of. These children are provided with good education facilities. They are nurtured to become good citizens. To help them to become financially independent, they are offered loans without interest so that they can become self employed.

The seeds of `Sahyog' were sowed way back in the year 1970, when a young, brilliant lecturer Shri Suresh Soni from the MS University of Baroda started helping leprosy-afflicted persons in the leprosy slums of Baroda. What started as a good cause became a mission for him. Instead of a comfortable materialistic life, he opted to help leprosy-afflicted persons.

The Trust encourages marriages among male and female 

patients of the Ashram. The married couples 

are provided with a house to live. They 

are granted a charkha with 

which they spin yarn and attain 

financial independence. At 

present, the Ashram has 111 

such rehabilitated couples. Dressing 

of a leprosy afflicted patient.

The year 1988 was another turning point when he started Sahyog Kushtha Yagna Trust. Sarvoday Ashram Mandhi donated 28 acres of land for this cause. Shri Suresh Soni and Smt. Indira Soni (his wife), moved to Rajendranagar crossing, along with 20 leprosy afflicted persons and 6 children.

 At present the Trust serves 433 leprosy-afflicted persons who have come from various states. It includes 123 from Gujarat, 106 from West Bengal, 123 from Maharashtra and 81 from other states. Among them 187 are grossly deformed; 101 spin on amber charkha; 137 help in various jobs of the Ashram and 8 are working on their own. Moreover, the Trust also caters to 244 children.

Each house in the Village has a Tulsikyara where in, every day at 7-30 pm a lamp is lightened to be followed by prayer to pray the almighty God to give happiness to all those who help the Sahyog and also to those who enlighten others to help. The Trust has a science mobile van going to schools to create scientific attitude and also performs science textbook experiments for the students of Std. 5th to 10th. Van also goes to PTC colleges.

The organisation received the Godphrey Philips State Gold Award in 2006. State Award by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the best institute for disabled for the year 2002 was also granted. 

It also bagged the National Award of Rs. 1 lakh from Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for the best institute for disabled for the year 2003. It was awarded through the hands of the then President of India Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The National Award of Rs. 3 lakh by Ministry of Human Resources, Women and Child Welfare for the services rendered in the field of welfare and development of children.

Contact Address:

Sahyog Kushta Yagna Trust (Regd.No. E3982, Baroda dt 06-06-1988)

Affiliation Number: 415 / GUJARAT

Rajendranagar Crossing, Himatnagar-Shamiaji, National Highway,Tq Himatnagar,

Dist SABARKANTHA-383276,(Gujarat)

Fax.02772-254537,Pres.Sh.Suresh Soni -02772 254337,9825011185,9429241900

Email: sahyogtrust@ymail.com, Website: www.sahyogtrust.org.in

Also Read : Ashadeep Charitable Sewa Samiti, Muzaffarnagar

Thank you!!!

Ashadeep Charitable Sewa Samiti, Muzaffarnagar -Helping the differently-abled

Ashadeep Charitable Sewa Samiti, Muzaffarnagar –

Helping the differently-abled

Ashadeep Charitable Sewa Samiti was formed in Muzaffarnagar in 1993 for helping the mentally retarded, deaf and dumb, physically challenged and also the old and widows. The main inspiration behind the establishment of the Samiti was senior psychiatrist of Ram Manohor Lohia Hopital, New Delhi, Dr Arun Kumra Gupta.

The Samiti runs a training centre for mentally retarded and deaf and dumb at Vishnu Vihar since August 15, 1994. A total of 75 children are being imparted useful training like personal-cleanliness, bath, identity of colours, etc. They are also taught to make rakhi, greeting cards, candle etc, etc. The parents of mentally retarded children below the age of five are imparted special training to look after such children at home.

 Apart from it the Samiti also runs a charitable homeopathic dispensary since January 2000. Trained doctor provides medicine here only charging rupee one. Through the Viklang Kendra, the physically challenged people are provided artificial limbs. Since the beginning in 2006 a total of 80 tricycles, 38 wheel chairs, 39 calipers, 20 Jaipur foot, 64 hearing aid etc. have been provided.

 The parents are also extended help in getting certificate for drawing benefit of different government schemes like rebate in income tax, concession in rail and buses etc. Pediatricians and Occupational Therapists provide free consultancy to such people. There is a separate van to take such children from their homes and also to drop back at home. The Samiti believes that handicap is not a curse and such people need help and not the mercy. 

Contact Address:

Ashadeep Dharmarth Seva Samiti

 (Regd.No.54 dt. 24-08-2001, renewed on 29-07-2009-F28154M-93-94)

151/4, South Civil Lines, Muzaffarnagar , 251001, U.P.

Ph: 0131-2623591(off), 2962195(Org), 09259426813, 9259051431, 9837969489

Email: info@ashadeepinstitute.org  

Website: www.ashadeepinstitute.org

Also  Read: Tara Cancer Foundation, Kolkata

Tara Cancer Foundation, Kolkata-An initiative for cancer-free future generation

Tara Cancer Foundation, Kolkata

An initiative for cancer-free future generation

It was 4th April 2010, Tara Cancer Foundation started its journey to do something for mankind. The Foundation is an initiative liable for developing cancer resistance consciousness among the people of downtrodden class. It works to improve cancer awareness among common people irrespective of social and financial status. It educates the people to visit any doctor or health centre, if they have any doubt of having early symptoms of the disease.

Inhaling of tobacco or such elements is the major threat to this modern era. To counter this threat special awareness is developed among the people and they are helped to understand the adverse effects of passive smoking and taking tobacco directly. It also spreads out research and training in all aspects dealing with prevention and care of cancer.

To achieve this goal, the Foundation has been organizing several camps related to cancer awareness and screening programme in rural parts of the districts like Hooghly, Canning, Burdwan and also in schools etc. In its panel it has some doctors and Oncologists (in Kolkata and also outside of Kolkata like Dr Ravi Kannan in Silchar and Dr Anshuman Kumar at Noida and also some trained Nurse and MSW who have already trained up in Cachar Cancer Hospital & Research Centre in Silchar use to help us in our work. Its staff has already arranged several awareness camps and also free screening camps in rural areas, as well as in slum areas. The Foundation also organised door-to-door campaign in each village and made people aware about the symptoms of cancer. In the camps it got many patients who needed to be medically supported but were not able to afford this medical expense. So the Foundation wants to help them to get this medical support at a nominal cost. It usually does the tests like Oral, Breast, Cervix and also Pap smear and FNAC tests against detection of cancer at the camp itself.

The fear associated with cancer mainly arises due to lack of knowledge. With awareness lectures the Foundation hopes to diminish them and make people realise that cancer is a preventable and a curable disease if detected early and treatment given promptly.

The Foundation was founded in the memory of the late Tara Ben Patel to help the people in the fight against cancer. Apart from spreading awareness about cancer related facts and treatments and provide necessary help to underprivileged cancer patients, it also aims to provide the best accessibility for palliative care to advanced cancer patients.

The Foundation organised door-to-door campaign in villages and made people aware about the symptoms of cancer. In the screening camps it got many patients who needed to be medically supported but were not able to afford this medical expense. Therefore, through the screening camps it is tried to detect cancer at early stages.

The Indian subcontinent occupies 2.4 per cent of the world land mass and is home to 16.5 per cent of the world population. It is roughly estimated that at any given time there will be 3 million cancer patients in India. The most common cancers found in males were cancers of the lung, pharynx, esophagus, tongue, and stomach while among females cancers of the cervix, breast. Ovary, esophagus and mouth were common. Cancer statistics demonstrate that cancers frequently observed in India are lifestyle dependent, with offending factors such as tobacco usage, low socio-economic status, multiple pregnancies and poor sexual hygiene. These factors are closely related to the population living in rural surroundings and therefore they are targeted for cancer prevention. Low socio-economic status and low literacy ensure that most patients are diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease.

The fear associated with cancer mainly arises due to lack of knowledge. With awareness lectures the Foundation hopes to diminish them and make people realise that cancer is a preventable and a curable disease if detected early and treatment given promptly. In a developing country like ours most cases of cancer are detected in the advanced stages by which time they become untreatable. With screening camps we hope to detect cancer in its early stages thus increasing the chances of an effective cure.

Contact Address:

Tara Cancer Foundation, Kolkatta (Regd.no.3/ILI/75239/2010-11)

PH: 033-22316550-51 / 9836003389, 9831007162, Fax: 033-22316652

Email : taracancerfoundation@yahoo.com, www.taracancerfoundation.org

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AROGYA MITRA SCHEME-A commitment for HEALTHY NATION

AROGYA MITRA SCHEME

There are more than 50 workers in Assam alone who have come through the Arogya Mitra scheme. They move in the entire region in the form of Arogya Mitras, without any difficult or security threat. By and large a good network can be created through such workers. They work free of cost for the development of their villages. swayamsevaks could not reach there so far. 

These people not only ensure good health for the local people, but also promote nationalist feelings among the people. There are some areas where there was no Sangh shakha, but after the work of Arogya Mitras, there too the Sangh shakhas began and now a good band of dedicated workers is active in the nation-building activities. By and large whatever the nationalist atmosphere one could see in Assam region today, can be credited largely to these Arogya Mitras. When we talk about modern development in medical field, we normally mean lakhs of doctors for crores of patients. The ultimate objective of all the national and international medical organisations too is the same. But the prime question is whether we can ensure health for all by ensuring good number of doctors for a certain percentage of people.

The modern health system can keep some organs of the body fit to some extent, but it cannot keep us mentally and intellectually sound. We also pray for param vaibhav in our daily shakha. Can we achieve this objective by closing our eyes? Have we thought about the condition of our agriculture, health, etc. when we achieve the param vaibhav? The Sangh is working since the year 1925 and the experience of these years is that if we achieve param vaibhav in the field of health, we have to ensure that every person is fit in all respects. When we talk about modern development in medical field, we normally mean lakhs of doctors for crores of patients. The ultimate objective of all the national and international medical organisations too is the same. But the prime question is whether we can ensure health for all by ensuring good number of doctors for a certain percentage of people.

Our scriptures say—dharmarthkammokshanam arogya moolam. It means the foundation ofdharma, artha, kaam and moksha is arogya (good health). People eat many things throughout the day, but majority of the people do not know what to eat, when to eat, how much to eat and how to eat. This is the reason majority of the people keep unwell. Even those who know these basics of health do not follow them in practical life. That is why they repeatedly fall sick. It was in order to bring forth this thing, the Arogya Bharati was formed in the year 2004. It organised the first national workshop ‘Niramaya-2006’ in Nagpur. Noted yoga guru Baba Ramdev and 1,500 other scholars from different medical fields attended the workshop. The ultimate objective of the Arogya Bharati is—healthy individual, healthy family, healthy society, healthy village and healthy nation.

In order to keep every individual fit, the Arogya Bharati started the Arogya Mitra project, which has shown miraculous results in north-eastern states. Apart from keeping the people physically fit, the Arogya Mitras have also strengthened the patriotic feelings among the people. Normally, it requires a trained doctor to prescribe medicines to a sick. But to educate people about healthy life style it does not require a medical degree holder.  Doctor’s advice is not necessary as to how to perform Suryanamaskars or other yoga exercises. A yoga practitioner can do it perfectly.

A doctor can only keep an individual physically fit. But our objective is to keep the individual fit from all aspects. Therefore, if we wish to keep India fit, we shall have to keep every individual living in rural areas fit. If the villages are fit, the entire nation will remain fit. This is the reason that the Arogya Bharati has focused on villages. We want to train at least two Arogya Mitras in every village to ensure good health for all. For it, training camps have been started all over the country. We normally teach 20 kinds of things related to aahar and vihar (eating and behaving) in these training camps.

We need to understand one more fact. Arogya Mitras are not for just propagating healthy lifestyle. They also work for national cause. We can reach anywhere in the remote and vulnerable areas with their help. Propagating healthy lifestyle can be a good topic for all the upkramasheel shakhas today. Not only the swayamsevaks visiting the shakha, but also the general public should be taught about the healthy lifestyle. The activities conducted for physical and intellectual growth of swayamsevaks should also include the activities of good eating and behaving habits Healthy lifestyle is needed for both urban and rural, posh colonies or Sewa Basti people. Therefore, we have decided to conduct training programmes on large scale. Healthy lifestyle is equally beneficial for all whether the Congress followers or the BJP, leftist, Hindu, Muslim or the followers of any other sect, way of life or the ideology. Arogya Mitra can be an effective medium to bring the people of many other ideologies into our fold. Nobody will oppose the work of promoting healthy lifestyle. We have witnessed in north-eastern region that many good and dedicated workers have been developed through the Arogya Mitra scheme. There are more than 50 workers in Assam alone who have come through the Arogya Mitra scheme. They move in the entire region in the form of Arogya Mitras, without any difficult or security threat. By and large a good network can be created through such workers. They work free of cost for the development of their villages.

God Bless You All!!!

Asparagus - DO NOT FAIL TO READ THIS AND SEND IT TO YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS

Forward Mail: Asparagus   Very interesting! When I was in the USN I was stationed in Key West, FL. I worked at the clinic at Naval Air Station on Big Coppitt Key just a few mile north of Key West. The hospital at Key West was for out patient only for retired armed forces personnel that lived in the area.