Is history repeating itself: Omicron's wave is like the flu pandemic in 1918, even at that time masks and lockdown were necessary....

The wave from the Omicron variant in the world is very similar to the flu pandemic of the year 1918. Even a century ago, people used to come out of the house wearing masks and today the same situation is being seen even after a century. According to researcher Christopher McKnight Nichols of Oregon State University in the US, the 1918 flu, like Omicron, was the first to hit young and healthy people. 

Carelessness was seen even in 1918-  People had shown their negligence at that time also. In an article published in The Washington Post, Mr. Nichols wrote that the flu that occurred in February 1918, caused the First World War-like situation and spread from America to the whole world. It was also a viral disease that spread by air. And the rate of spreadability was very high. It took only 6 months for its infection to spread worldwide. However, like Omicron, this flu had a low mortality rate. 

Some of the flu symptoms were very similar to those of the corona mutant  'Omicron'. People used to have colds and fever in them. Even then, by showing carelessness, people took it as a fever that lasted for 3 days. According to Mr. Nichols, in October 1918, a dangerous variant of this flu had arrived, which killed about 2.0 lakhs people in a month in America. By 1919, the flu cases and death rates had decreased. In total, 50 million people died due to flu epidemics around the world. 

There was a lockdown-like situation even during the year 1918 flu pandemic. Governments closed movie theatres, pools, and other public places even in the year1918 flu pandemic due to people's carelessness. It was necessary for people to wear masks outside the house. People were put in jail for not wearing masks. It was also common to follow isolation and social distancing when infected with the flu. 

Scientists had tried to make a vaccine a century ago but failed, unfortunately:    Mr. Nichols says that scientists had tried a lot to make a vaccine for the flu in 1918, but at that time they were not successful. Therefore, it is very important to use whatever vaccines and booster doses are available to fight against the coronavirus and its variants. According to his opinion, Corona will never end like the flu spread in 1918 and still among us but in the weak conditions. Mr. Nichols believes that just as the flu virus is still present in the environment, in the same way, the coronavirus is not going anywhere. After a time corona will also become a normal virus for us like flu.

So, it would be better to avoid carelessness and follow all the precautionary measures as provided by the health department from time to time and wear proper facemasks, sanitize your things, wash your hands properly, make appropriate distances avoid gathering and better to stay home and if, really need to go out, then only go with proper protocols. This is also a kind of help to the Government to control the spreading of the disease and fight against the corona.

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Omicron virus and its affects in the world – A complete information on Omicron....

Expert says that Omicron will definitely make everyone a victim once, out of 100 tests, 25 will come out positive; Let us know when the havoc will stop...

Corona cases are increasing worldwide rapidly due to the new variant Omicron of Corona. Omicron, 70 times more infectious than Delta, is rapidly becoming the dominant variant in many countries of the world. Due to Omicron, records of new corona cases are being made in America and Europe. However, Omicron seems to be causing less severe disease so far than Delta. But experts are warning not to take this new variant lightly.

The new variant of Corona, Omicron, has spread rapidly all over the world and in less than two months it has spread to more than 100 countries of the world. Experts believe that Omicron will become the dominant variant in the coming days or weeks. Edward Ryan, MD, Director and Director of International Infectious Diseases at Massachusetts General Hospital in the US, says that nearly 100 percent of cases in the New England region of America are now Omicron and the delta variant has almost disappeared from there. As of the first week of January, Omicron was responsible for about 96% of new cases in the UK and more than 80% of the cases in the US and France.

In South Africa where Omicron was first found, more than 93% of cases are now of this variant. In India too, about 35% of the new cases by the end of December were from Omicron. Omicron was responsible for about 40% of the new cases till the first week of January. In metros like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, about 75% of the new cases of Corona are from Omicron.

When will the peak of the fresh wave of Corona come? Experts estimate that the peak of the fresh wave of corona in India is likely to come in February. First IIT Kanpur and now recently IIT Madras in their study have expressed the possibility of the peak of fresh wave in the country during 1 to 15 February. According to American expert Dr. Edward Ryan, the peak of corona in America can come by the end of January and cases will start decreasing in February and life is likely to be back on track by March. 

What does mean Positivity Rate?   The positivity rate is an indicator of the spread of the coronavirus. An increase in the positivity rate means that out of the total corona test done, the number of people found positive has increased. The percentage of positivity rate is an indication of how much infection has spread in the country or area where corona testing is being done.

What would be the positivity rate? According to experts, It can reach 20-25%? As per records from the Ministry of Health, as of January 09, the country's daily positivity rate has increased to 10.21% and weekly positivity rate to 6.77%. It is expected to increase further in the coming days. The R-value of the country has also increased to 4, that is, now one infected person can infect 4 people. The country's R-value during the second wave was 1.9. According to American expert Dr. Edward Ryan, the daily positivity rate is expected to reach 20%-25% in many countries.  A possibility is also being raised about Omicron that it could be the beginning of the end of Corona. Although experts believe that the speed with which it is spreading, it is difficult for anyone to avoid it and once everyone is infected with Omicron. Only then will herd immunity develop against this variant. 

American expert Dr. Edward Ryan says that there is no way to avoid Omicron and it will happen to everyone once, only then will herd immunity develop against it. With the rapid spread of Omicron, there is a possibility of developing herd immunity in the world quickly. Herd immunity is a condition in which almost the entire population develops immunity against the virus. This can be due to a past or current infection or vaccination. Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University, Tennessee, USA, believes that if there are no more new variants after Omicron in 2022, then it may be the beginning of the end of the corona or moving towards endemic. More infectious Omicron attacks only the upper respiratory tract, i.e. the throat, so it spreads faster. 

Omicron has a lower hospitalization rate than Delta, despite the rapid increase in the number of hospitalizations occurring in already sick people. According to the BBC report, a UK study states that Omicron has a 50%-70% lower hospitalization rate than Delta and other variants This is true to a large extent in India as well. According to the experts, only 1%-2% of people infected with Omicron in the country are hospitalized, which is much less than the second wave. According to this report, those admitted to the hospital are already ill, people of 60+ age or unvaccinated people are more. More than 20 thousand corona cases were registered in Delhi in the first week of January and the positivity rate increased to 19%. But in the first week of January in Delhi, the hospitalization rate has come down. According to other expert views, Delhi's hospitalization rate was 6.6% on January 1, which came down to 4.81% on January 07. That is, even though corona cases are increasing in Delhi, the number of people admitted to the hospital has declined.

Will most of Omicron's infected be asymptomatic? Yes. Most of the Omicron cases coming in the world are asymptomatic. According to the Ministry of Health, about 70% of the Omicron cases in the country are asymptomatic. 90% of the Omicron cases in the country have been found in people who are vaccinated. That is, the fear of dodging Omicron's vaccine also seems to be proving true. According to the World Health Organization, preliminary studies show that while Omicron spreads more rapidly than the delta variant, its symptoms are less severe and most cases are asymptomatic. 

Booster dose and Omicron:  The demand for the introduction of a booster dose has started rising after the Omicron variant was suspected of dodging existing vaccines. Many countries of the world have already started giving booster doses. In India also, from January 10, people of 60+ ages are being given the preparation or the third dose. But many experts believe that it is not possible to give a booster dose every six months for the new variant of Corona.

Scientists from Oxford University have recently said that the whole world cannot be vaccinated in four to six months; it is neither long-term nor affordable. Researchers say that instead of giving a booster dose to everyone, it should be given only to susceptible people. American expert Dr. Edward Ryan says that by the time we give booster doses to the people, before that the havoc of Omicron will be over. 

It is observed that rapid antigen tests and RT-PCR tests for corona are not effective in catching Omicron infection in the early days. According to American expert Dr. Edward Ryan, for people who have symptoms, the rapid test is 50-80% sensitive while, for asymptomatic people it is only 30-60% sensitive.

To stop Omicron, governments are also tracing people who have come in contact with the infected person, so that it can be stopped from spreading. Close contact is considered when a person spends four or more hours in a place like home with an infected person. Omicron has a risk of spreading 70 times faster than Delta, so contact tracing is believed to be effective in preventing Omicron from spreading. However, the Ministry of Health has not mandated corona testing of asymptomatic people coming in contact with a corona-infected person in the country.

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Delmicron may also infect the human population as a supportive corona disease …..

First Coronavirus, then its mutation to form many variants like Delta, Omicron, Florona, etc, and infects over the human population. Expert says that there is also a possibility of 'Delmicron' infection made from Omicron plus Delta: 

Recently, some experts have expressed the possibility of a Delmicron strain consisting of Omicron and Delta. Actually, Delmicron is not a new variant of Corona. Some experts believe that the Delta variant and Omicron variant of Corona together form a 'super strain', which is being called Delmicron. 

The condition that results from infection with both Delta and Omicron in the same person is being called Delmicron. Experts believe that people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of getting infected with both Delta and Omicron variants. Inside such people, the viruses of Delta and Omicron are forming a new super strain Delmicron. 

The severity of the infection and the rate of spreadability is still the subject of deep study.

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Deltacron, a new corona variant entered in the world; It kills like Delta and spread like Omicron – A serious issue, world to face….

It has come to the information that another new corona strain has knocked in the midst of the coming corona Tsunami due to the new variant Omicron in the world. Scientists in Cyprus claim that a new strain of coronavirus consisting of Delta and Omicron variants has been found in their country. Due to Omicron, record cases of corona have been registered in the world in the first week of January. In such a situation, another new strain has increased the tension of the world regarding Corona. 

What is 'Deltacron' and who discovered it? A new strain of coronavirus has been found, about which researchers claim that it has symptoms of both Delta and Omicron variants. Researchers from the University of Cyprus have named it 'Deltacron'. The new strain of corona, Deltacron, has been discovered by a team led by Leondios Kostrikis, Head of the Laboratory of Biotechnology and Molecular Virology at the University of Cyprus and Professor of Biological Sciences. Regarding the new strain Deltachron, Professor Kostrikis said, "It is a co-infection of Omicron and Delta and the strain we found has a combination of both. This discovery is named Deltacron because a genetic character like Omicron has been found inside the Delta genome.  

According to researchers, a new strain of corona Deltacron has been found in 25 people in Cyprus so far. According to Professor Kostrikis, out of 25 people in Cyprus in whom the new strain was found, 11 people were admitted to the hospital after being corona positive. At the same time, the remaining 14 people were such that they were Covid positive, but were not admitted to the hospital. That is, the risk of infection from this new corona strain is higher for those admitted to the hospital. 

What is the danger of the Deltacron strain? A new strain of corona, Deltacron, has been found at a time when corona cases are increasing very rapidly around the world due to Omicron. At such a time, a new corona strain is definitely like a new disaster. However, studies regarding this new strain are still in the early stages. Cyprus has sent 25 samples in which DeltaCron was found on 7 January itself, to GISAID for examination. GISAID is an international database tracking changes in influenza and coronavirus. Professor Kostrikis from Cyprus has said about the threat from Deltacron that we will know in the future whether this strain is more disease-causing, more contagious, or will it be more effective than Delta and Omicron? 

The World Health Organization monitors each new variant of the coronavirus and categorizes it according to its severity. For example, Delta and Omicron have been declared 'Variants of Concern' by the WHO, that is, both these variants are in the worrying category. The WHO has not said anything yet on the Deltacron found in Cyprus. That is, an official statement from the World Health Organization is yet to come about what the Cyprus researchers are calling the Deltacron strain.  

Cypriot expert and Virologist Tom Peacock of Imperial College London has said that Deltacron is a "technical mistake in the lab", not a new strain. He said that Omicron has not yet spread to such a large population that it can actually combine with another variant to form a new variant. He said that it has been only a few weeks for Omicron to spread, so it is unlikely that it will be able to combine any other variant and create a new variant. However, the claim of being a 'lab error' has been dismissed by Professor Kostrikis from Cyprus. He said that the genome sequencing of Deltacron samples has been carried out in more than one country and at least one sequence from Israel submitted to the global database showed Deltacron's genetic properties, he said.  

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Curry leaves can be used to bring quick glow on the face – Expert says…

Curry leaves a famous daily use spice of all over the world especially in India and other neighbor countries. Curry leaves plants are botanically called Murraya koenigii; family Rutaceae. Curry leaf tree is a small, medium-sized tree, most famous in Southern India and Sri Lanka. It is found in most of the dishes in South India for necessary and authentic flavor. 

[A twig of curry leaves]

Leaves of the plant are used green as well as shade-dried form. Mostly green leaves are used as a digestive, tonic, stimulant, rich in vitamin A and calcium. It is frequently used as folk medicine in diarrhea, dysentery, and checking to vomit. Using curry leaves can not only give you a good taste of food, but you can also change the look of your face and hair by using it.

Experts say that the curry leaves used in cuisines for flavor and aroma are also helpful in making the skin healthy and beautiful. With their antioxidant and antibacterial properties, curry leaves are nothing new to our kitchens. It has been used in different cuisines for years, But perhaps you will be surprised to know that these curry leaves used for taste and aroma in food are also very beneficial for skin and hair.

Let us know how they can be used for healthy-beautiful skin: 

1. Make a paste by grinding 4-5 curry leaves. Mix a few drops of lemon juice in the paste and apply it to the face and wash it with water after 10 minutes. You will get relief from the problem of pimples. 

2. Make a powder by drying curry leaves in the sun for two to three days. Mix a tablespoon of Multani mitti and a few drops of rose water in a teaspoon of curry leaves and apply it to the face. Wash off with water when dry. The face will start glowing. 

3. Mix a little turmeric and a few drops of rose water in a paste of curry leaves and apply it on the face and wash for 10 minutes. Within a few days, the difference will be visible.

4. Wash 15-20 curry leaves thoroughly and boil them in a cup of milk. After cooling apply on the face and wash off after some time. You will get rid of blemishes and marks on the face.

5. Make a paste by grinding 15-20 curry leaves. Mix a tablespoon of honey and a little lemon juice in it and apply it to the face. Wash off with water after 15-20 minutes. Apply this pack once a week to get rid of pimples. 

Disclaimer: The article is written based on collected information from the villagers and folk users also practical experiences but the author can not take responsibility for the people who have allergies to particular aromas or any plant or allergic skin. Though there is no side effect reported so far, however, it would be better to consult Vaidya or an Ayurvedic physician before starting this therapy medicinally. 

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Symptoms of corona may be changed in the third wave: Experts says…

Nowadays Omicron started spreading rapidly all over the world. Many experts say that the symptoms observed in coronaviruses might be changed along with a new mutation. As it is practically observed that the Omicron patients have some different symptoms that were detected in the case of coronaviruses and Delta variants. 

In the case of Omicron, it may be abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weakness; there was shortness of breath in the second wave. Corona's third wave has started showing speed all over the country. Meanwhile, many questions are arising in the minds of people regarding the new symptoms and recovery of the corona. 

In such a situation, let us tell you that not only the variant of the corona epidemic has come new in the third wave, but its symptoms have also changed. Expert says that apart from the symptoms of cold, body ache, and weakness were seen in the patients.  Some patients are also complaining of stomach pain, diarrhea. Corona patients used to have trouble breathing in the second wave, but this time in the third wave these symptoms are not visible. It is also told that so far, the maximum number of infected people under 50 have been found. 

Most of them are patients in the age group of 12 to 35 years. This time the infection is being seen less in the elderly. Only those elderly people who have a travel history have been found infected. It is taking 7 to 10 days for the infected patients to recover. At the same time, the acute symptoms of corona are ending in 3 days. This is followed by mild symptoms, which completely disappear in 10 days. Most of the patients are facing the problem of weakness in the body. However, this time the patients are not in need of oxygen so far. 

It is observed that the pace of infection in the third wave is very fast. The doubling rate is being seen in a short time. More cases will increase now. Although the number of serious patients in this is less, what would be the results in the future, it will be known with time only because in the second wave of the corona, the speed of infection was low, however, during that time more seriously infected patients were being found. 

The Delta transition in the second wave is not completely over. In such a situation, there is a possibility of Delta infection in patients with shortness of breath. In this situation, people should always use masks, sanitize hands from time to time as before. It is necessary to follow social distancing. 

Avoid going to crowded areas. If you see symptoms of the corona, you should get tested immediately. At the same time, information about people coming from outside should be given to the administration. This can prevent the spread of infection. 

People should maintain an immunity level to avoid infection. For this, people should consume fresh fruits and vegetables. Eat things that are high in vitamin C, such as tomatoes, oranges, and gooseberries, etc. At the same time, eat fruits and vegetables like papaya with a high amount of vitamin D. Vitamin C and vitamin D protect against corona and other infections.

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Infection with Omicron may act as immunity booster and will end pandemic– Expert says…

Experts are stating to Omicron is a vaccine to end the pandemic because it is observed that the Omicron spreading rapidly but the mortality rate of human beings is drastically down in comparison to the Delta variant. The new variant of Corona, Omicron, will be the reason for the total elimination of coronavirus. 

A former scientist of the British Medical Council has given information about this. According to experts, there is no need to fear the rapid spread of Omicron, because of this variant only this epidemic will end. Omicron spreads through the lungs much slower than Delta. 

However, this variant is spreading very fast in Europe and America. According to the Former British Medical, Council Omicron is quite different from the Delta variant. Delta causes damage by reaching the lungs, while Omicron increases its numbers by stopping in the trachea. By the time Omicron reaches the lungs, its speed has decreased by 10 times. Therefore the patient does not need oxygen support.

The human trachea contains the mucosal immune system, which is the center of the immune system. This is where an antibody is made, which is called 'immunoglobulin IgA'. Now that Omicron increases its numbers in the trachea itself, the antibodies already present here are activated more quickly. In simple words, the antibodies start destroying Omicron even before it becomes a serious threat. 

The expert said that the virus does not get enough opportunity to make a person seriously ill, but people who already have serious illness may have problems. Now Omicron is rapidly replacing Delta, patients are also increasing rapidly, but there is no need to fear, because the more people it spreads, the more people will get natural immunity. 

Experts say that the immunity created due to infection remains present in the body for a longer time than the immunity created by the vaccine. Because of this, the faster it spreads, the less its danger will be. This is the reason why so far the number of deaths from Omicron is much less compared to Delta. This variant will end the corona epidemic.

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Animal rain and Sciences…..

You have heard heavy rain, ice cube rain, acid rain but have you ever heard animal rains like the fish frogs, crabs, etc… 

Yes. It happens many times that the animal comes from the sky like magic sometimes live or dead. The fish rain had observed in Texas, on the 4th of January of this month. People witnessed a sudden rain of fish in Texas, America, a strange incident has happened in America. In the east Texas city of Texarkana, a sudden storm was accompanied by a rain of fish. People were surprised by this. When they left their homes and went to the streets, they found fishes lying all around. It was later reported on the city's official Facebook page that it was no magic. This rare phenomenon is called 'Animal Rain' in science. 

[Image showing fish rain]

Animal rain means the fall of creatures from the sky. This rare phenomenon occurs when a tornado is formed in some part of the place like a pond or lake. In English, it is called water spouts. In this tornado, such a cyclone is formed which pulls the plants and small animals present in it along with the water. As the tornado grows stronger, it engulfs animals. After that, it moves towards the ground with the storm. When the storm weakens, the creatures present in the tornado start falling from the air to the ground. It seems as if it is raining creatures from the sky. 

The people of the city were shocked after this incident on Wednesday. When the rain stopped, they realized that fish were falling from the sky. Talking to The Texarkana Gazette newspaper; people said that most of the fish were 6 to 7 inches big. Their heads were broken, which shows that they had fallen from a great height. Some people took advantage of the opportunity and collected fish from the streets and took them home. 

Such incidents have been seen in the world even before the Animal Rain in Texarkana. In 1861, it rained fish for three consecutive days in Singapore. In addition, in 1794, the city of Lille in France saw a heavy rain of frogs.

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Decoction increases immunity; but it is necessary to use the decoction in the right way and quantity.....

Herbal tea or decoction is considered one of the natural remedies to strengthen immunity. The use of the decoction helps in preventing the common cold, cold, and many other health problems. According to a study published in 2015 by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), herbal remedies like decoction strengthen the body's immune system, which can help the body fight off infectious viruses. 

Since the start of the coronavirus epidemic, the practice of drinking decoction has increased rapidly in the country to increase immunity. From the Ministry of AYUSH to the Ministry of Health, the use of decoction has been advised to strengthen the immune system during the epidemic, but many times health problems have also come to the fore due to excessive use of the decoction by the people. That is, it is necessary to use the decoction in the right way and quantity. And most importantly, take the decoction only after consulting a doctor. 

Although, decoction has been used in India for centuries, since the outbreak of the corona epidemic, especially during the last two years, the trend of using decoction as an immunity booster has increased rapidly among the people. Union Health Ministry Has also advised the use of decoction as part of immunity-boosting measures to protect against the Kovid-19 epidemic. 

A 'kadha' or herbal concoction is a mixture of herbs and spices. Ginger, lemon, turmeric, black pepper, carom seeds, giloy, cloves, cardamom, honey, and a pinch of salt are usually boiled in hot water to make the decoction. 

According to the government's guideline, "Drink herbal tea/decoction made from basil, cinnamon, black pepper, shunthi or dry ginger (dry ginger) and dry grapes once or twice a day." If needed, add jaggery and fresh lemon juice to it for taste. 

The use of the decoction is beneficial only if it is taken in the right quantity and with the right dosage. According to the Ministry of Health and Ministry of AYUSH, a healthy person should drink the decoction only once or twice a day. For this, it is right to take one cup or two cups (about 50 to 100 mL) of decoction in a day. 

For this, the substances mixed in the decoction should be boiled in 100 mL of water until it remains 50 mL. According to health experts, most of the mornings should avoid using the decoction on an empty stomach. The use of decoction is more beneficial for people suffering from phlegm because the risk of viral infection is also high in such persons. On the other hand, people with Vata and Pitta body types should avoid adding black pepper, cinnamon, and dry ginger to their decoction. It is considered better for such people to drink decoction in the evening. 

Although the decoction usually strengthens the immune system, if it is taken in excess or used more often then it can also have many side effects. During the second wave of corona in the country in April-May 2021, the craze of drinking decoction increased a lot. As a result, many people had health problems due to drinking too much decoction. Due to drinking excessive decoction, people had problems like indigestion, diarrhea, and anal fissure. These problems were seen in both types of people who were infected with Kovid and not infected with it. 

Health experts believe that excessive use of the decoction can cause problems like hyperacidity, burning, and pain in the stomach and intestines in the person. Drinking more decoction can also lead to problems like stomach ulcers or mouth ulcers. Actually, the material used in making the decoction produces a lot of heat in the body. Due to excessive use of the decoction, it affects the stomach and intestines, causing problems of indigestion, diarrhea, and gas, which gradually become anal fissures. 

Anal fissure An anal problem, which is a wound or tear in the thin, delicate lining of the anus. For the benefits of the decoction, it is necessary to use it in the right amount, but if your body is being harmed due to excessive use of the decoction, then its many side effects start appearing. Bleeding from the nose, ulcers in the mouth, excessive acidity, dyspepsia or dyspepsia, problems with urination. If you see any of these problems due to drinking the decoction, then stop drinking the decoction immediately and consult a doctor.

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Along with corona, Florona a new virus come to disturb human life …

A new type of case related to Corona has come to light in Israel. Double infection of Covid-19 and influenza has been found in a pregnant woman. The disease has been named 'Florona'. This has increased the concern of scientists amidst the growing cases of Omicron. 

According to the information received so far, there is no new strain of coronae like Delta or Omicron. Both the coronavirus and the influenza virus attack the patient suffering from florona simultaneously. This can make the infection more dangerous. This is the first time a case of Florna has been reported since the beginning of the epidemic.

How dangerous is florona for us? Experts say that the coronavirus infects our respiratory system, and influenza virus infection causes serious diseases like pneumonia and myocarditis. They can even lead to the death of patients in the future. According to the Israel Ministry of Health and the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the infection of florona can spread rapidly. In the last week, Israel hospitals have treated more than 1,800 influenza patients. Due to the wave of Omicron, the cases of corona in the country are doubling every day. According to experts, the Omicron wave in Israel will peak in the next three weeks. 

What are the symptoms of Florona? According to the data so far, a number of symptoms can be seen simultaneously in a person sick with florona. This includes pneumonia, myocarditis, and other respiratory problems. These problems can prove to be fatal if not treated at the right time. 

Role of immunity against florona- According to experts of Cairo University Hospital told that Floraona can infect each person differently. The reason for this is the immunity of the people. According to experts, people's heart muscles can become inflamed due to poor immunity, as it is not common for two serious viruses to attack simultaneously. Research is being done on what other harm can happen to us from Florona. 

Israel Health Ministry's opinion on Florna- At present, the Israel Ministry of Health has recommended to the government that individuals older than six months of age should be given an influenza vaccine that is safe even with the corona vaccine dose. If the officials are to be believed, there may be more such cases of Florna in the country, which have not been identified yet. 

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Happy New Year - 2022 ; hope to be a Now Happy Year...

WISH YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR - 2022...

Yes. The whole world is suffering from Coronavirus and its various mutants. many attempts are being made to control the pandemic but a controlling pandemic is now becoming challenging as the coronaviruses keep on mutating and forming new mutant that is very much resistant to the human body even to the vaccines that had already been developed to control this virus. Many of the countries have now started to face the third wave of the pandemic. 

A new variant of coronavirus i.e. Omicron again spreading rapidly and the expert says its spreadability rate is more than 10 times of the Delta variant and also very much infectious. Initially, it is not showing any danger and gives symptoms just like a very common flu or viral infection but at a sudden, it acts on the breathing system and makes it damages. It has also been said that the people may get infected even after taking full doses of the vaccines, but the effect would be lesser and need not be hospitalized but get cured at home quarantine with the fully followed protocols. 

The viruses now started to attack over more than 100 countries in the world. India is also passing with the risky zone of Omnicron viruses. It has been observed that in the last week, the number of cases is drastically increased. The majority of cases are observed in Delhi and Maharashtra like highly populated cities. Govt of India has taken utmost efforts to control the spreadability of the Omnicron viruses but merely efforts of the Govt. of India would never work until unless we the citizen of India cooperate well with the government. 

I have seen practically even in hospital a doctor, ward boys, and duty nurses either not wearing face masks or wearing improper face masks that mostly cover the chin, not mouth and nose where the maximum entry made by the viruses. The public is also not very much aware and no one taking care of it. The gathering has not been stopped. Today is the end of the year 2021. We have already faced a lot of problems, many families have already been destroyed due to pandemics. The not recoverable loss was seen in thousands of families. 

I personally request to my brother and sisters of the world and India, please we should not give chances to spread this deadly virus, Better to avoid gathering in the happy new year eve. Practically speaking even God also helps us to avoid gathering and that is why most part of the Indian states has got good rains today and still continuing. We have to understand the hints of God and move accordingly. The celebration is good but if we will be alive with health. 

So, please follow all the protocols of the coronaviruses and go outside if really necessary otherwise please stay at home. The good time will come and surely we will enjoy then....

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Infection with Omicron may act as immunity booster – Expert says…

If a person gets infected with the new variant of corona i.e. Omicron, then he may get developed a fighting capacity 14 times more against corona. And, if a person has taken both doses of corona vaccine means fully vaccinated, then immunity will be double.

As we know that the cases of the new variant 'Omicron' of coronavirus are increasing rapidly all over the world. Researches are being carried out in many countries to cope with the coronavirus and its new variants. Recently, research has conducted by the Africa Health Research Institute on Omicron infected people, and the outcome was very much surprising. According to this, the body of people who have suffered from Omicron infection is more capable of fighting any variant of Covid. In this research trial, 15 vaccinated and unvaccinated people were included, who had been infected with the Omicron variant. 

Research has shown that after an Omicron infection, the body's ability to fight Omicron again increases by 14 times. At the same time, the fighting ability against the deadly Delta variant is increased by about 4.4 times. The immune response of vaccinated people has been seen well as those who did not take the vaccine. 

According to experts, if vaccinated people get Omicron infection, then, their immunity gets an even more boost, so it is very important to be fully vaccinated. Antibodies produced after Omicron infection can even prevent delta reinfection by means of that after having Omicron infection, the person becomes safer from future Covid infection. Although the sample size of this research is quite small, and more research is needed with larger samples, but the findings that have come out so far are interesting. 

As we know that both Omicron and Delta are variants of the coronavirus, both of which are made from different types of mutations. Both mutations have been described by WHO as Variant of Concern. As of now, it seems that the Omicron variant will replace the Delta variant in the coming few days. The main reason for this is that Omicron spreads many times faster than Delta, but data coming from South Africa and other countries suggest that Omicron causes only mild infection and hospitalization is also very low. 

Recent research has shown that if any person gets infected with Omicron, the antibodies produced from his or her body will give more strength to fight the Delta variant. But it is too early to conclude that the COVID pandemic will end with Omicron. A lot of research will be needed before we can reach any final conclusions now. But, how effective the vaccines prepared against Covid so far are for its variants, it is being tracked continuously. According to the current data, it appears that the vaccine against Omicron has not been as much effective as expected. So, it requires more study in this record to conclude but still, hope is there…..  

As per experts, it is very much clear from the data that has come from South Africa, the UK, and European countries that Omicron is not as dangerous as Delta was. This does not mean that people will not die at all from this. The number of deaths will be much less compared to the variants coming before it, Alpha or Delta. 

After the Omicron infection, the body's immunity against the corona will increase and the production of antibodies will increase. Omicron will give a new boost to the body's immune system. A 'defense in depth' mechanism works with B cells and T cells in our body, Let us hope…

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Oil massage Or oil application techniques to our body….

Have you ever heard many advertisements for oil massage and massage therapy in newspapers, T.V. even in mobile call spam calls, etc to nice talking and attracting the people as customers for oil massage? 

No one can deny, the oil massage is very good for health as it gives freshness, a stress-free mind, and an energetic environment to the body to perform well. But just applying oil in the body with sweet talk is enough? Some people may say yes. But the majority of people will be saying NO. Why? Because applying oil over the body is a technique and if it is applied correctly then, only it works otherwise it may harm too.  In Ayurvedic terminology, it is called as “Abhyanga Technique”.  Comfortable environment need for both the person who is taking Abhyanga and those who giving Abhyanga. 

It is well said that the Abhyanga should be performed on the floor, then one should feel comfortable squatting or sitting in Sddhasana/ Siddha yoni asana position. After the Abhyanga, both people should feel recharged. 

[Practitioner performing Abhyanga]

It is also to be noted that oil should not be cold when applied to the person’s skin. Or it will shock them preventing relaxation. Also, the practitioner’s hand should not be cold Rubbing the hands together will bring warmth and healing energy. Working the muscles relax and tones them, while working the bones strengthens the skeletal system. Duration is also important in abhyanga, for instance, 6 days to 6-month babies only 15 minutes; Infants (until 3 years) for 15-20 minutes; 03 to 18 years requires 30 - 45 minutes; 18 to 40 years person requires abhyanga for 40 – 45 minutes and 40 + years people need according to their health conditions. For a person with diseases, only 15-20 minutes is enough. 

In Ayurveda, there are four techniques have been suggested for Abhyanga. These re are –

1.   Tapping- It is introduced to inform the body it is about to receive abhyanga. It is increasing circulation and strengthens muscles. Tapping is done with open palms and relaxed fingers. 

2.   Kneading- It is done as if kneading dough. It increases the energy flow, relaxes, removes stress, and rejuvenates the body.

3.   Rubbing- It is best done with oil according to one's doshas. (Only Kapha can have a dry abhyanga). otherwise, dry rubbing creates friction and aggravates Vayu. Gentle rubbing is more relaxing, whereas vigorous rubbing creates passive exercise. Oil rubbed under the joints works the lymph system. Circular motion on specific points (marmas) releases growth hormones. Comfortable pressure will always be applied during abhyanga. Creating a rhythm is another important part of the rubbing technique. 

4.   Squeezing- It is the fourth phase of the abhyanga process. Both hands are used to squeeze all the areas that were rubbed using comfortable pressure. Cross movement (hands slide in the opposite directions) is also employed. Pressing special points (marmas) is also advised. Applying oil to the fingernails is the final stage in this process. Fingers are squeezed one at a time; this ensures that the oil seeps into the cracks between the nails and the cuticle. 

Some practitioners suggest that a healthy person can receive the circular portion of the abhyanga both clockwise and counterclockwise, while the person with an illness can receive only clockwise abhyanga. When the session of abhyanga is completed, it is advised that both practitioner and client lie in the corpse asana pose and rest for some time. After that sadhana (meditation) is recommended. Aum, the Gayatri mantra, personal mantra, or prayer may be used.  

Cautions: Oil application over the body must be done by trained health workers or experienced practitioners or otherwise it may worsen the condition of the health...    

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Is there any connection of human brain to physical growth and height?

Recently, scientists have come to know the real reason for the delay in the growth of human height and appearance like an adult at young ages. A team of international scientists has discovered the answer to what is the reason for the delay in human growth and appearance like an adult at young ages. 

According to the research, a special type of receptor present in the human brain is responsible for delaying growth as well as look adult appearances at small ages. This receptor controls those hormones in humans that play an important role in body height and sexual maturity. 

To find out the actual causes of the delayed growth or adult in young ages, combined efforts have been made by the scientist of  Cambridge University, Queen Mary University of London, Bristol University, the University of Michigan, and Vanderbilt University. 

Researchers say the melanocortin-3 receptor (MC3R) was found in the hypothalamic neurons part of the brain. This controls the height and sexual maturity. When this receptor does not work properly, then the height of the person does not increase properly and people remain short in height. Also, they are becoming adults late in their age. The team of international researchers involved 5 lakh people in the research. They were examined. The investigation revealed that out of thousands of people who had a change in the MC3R gene, 812 women were also involved. 

According to researcher Sir Stephen O-Rhiley of Cambridge University, the brain determines the height and sexual development of a person based on the nutrients that reach the body and the receptor. The results of the research will prove to be effective for those children in whom the height grows very late. Researchers believe the results of the research will prove beneficial for humans in many ways. This will give hope and in the future, such medicines can be prepared that will help this receptor to work better so that the length of the person does not stop and the person can become young with time. 

According to researchers, the average height of men in the US and UK is 5 feet 9 inches. At the same time, the average height of women in the UK is 5 feet 3 inches. The average height of American women is slightly higher than that of the UK. Here this figure is 5 feet 4 inches. 

Bees also follow social distancing, so we have to learn from insects…

When there is an infection of the parasite in the hive, the bees start making distance from each other to prevent it. Like humans, bees also follow social distancing to avoid infection. When a parasite is infected in the hive, they start making distance from each other. This claim has been made in the research of University College London and Sassari University in Italy. 

[Honey bees on its hive]

Research says, when a parasite named Veroa reaches the hive, the bees start separating from each other. During the research, there was also a decrease in the cases of infection when this happened. According to researcher Dr. Alexandro Cini, the risk of spreading the virus also increases when the Veroa mite reaches the hive. This organism can spread five types of viruses in the hive which can destroy the entire colony of bees. Worldwide, this creature is known to destroy the colony of bees. 

To understand the danger that this creature spreads, the hives of different bees were also compared. Research says bees convince other bees by doing a special kind of dance to tell them where to eat.  To carry out this research, scientists conducted an experiment to find out social distancing in bees. Scientists artificially infected a group of 12 bees. The behavior of these bees was then compared with that of healthy bees. The report revealed that after infection, they start making distance. 

Best model to understand social distancing: In the research, it is observed that the transition starts from the edge of the hive as compared to the middle. Therefore, gradually making social distancing, the bees start going in the middle of the hive to avoid infection. Researcher Michelina Puseddu of Sassari University says, 'The colony of bees is a great example of understanding social distancing. Along with preventing disease, it also brings changes in their behavior.