Lassa fever and danger…..

There was some relief from the third wave of Corona that the viral fever named Lassa fever knocked. At present, three cases have been reported in the UK.  The three men had traveled to West African countries some time back.  According to experts, Lassa fever is a disease spread by rats. It is especially found in rats of West Africa. This is a fever caused by a virus. There is a place called Lasa in the country of Nigeria, where the first case of this disease came in 1969. Hence this fever was named Lassa fever and the virus was named Lassa virus.  

Soon, the disease had spread to countries like Benin, Ghana, Togo, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea. However, now the disease has reached the endemic stage in these countries. This means the people here have learned to live with Lassa fever and this fever has become normal now. According to an estimate, there are 1 to 3 lakh cases of Lassa fever in West Africa every year, of which 5 thousand die. 

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the mortality rate due to Lassa fever is just 1%, that is, very low. It can prove to be fatal for women in the last months of pregnancy. In 80% of its cases, people do not have any symptoms, due to which the virus is not detectable. 

Some people have to be admitted to the hospital because if not treated at the right time, this disease can become serious. If severe, this fever can attack organs such as the kidney and liver, which is fatal. The risk of death from Lassa fever in hospitalized patients may be up to 15%. At present, not a single case has been reported in India, but international travel has increased this concern. 

This disease is spread by rats when humans eat food contaminated with feces or urine. Apart from this, this disease can also come in humans when the infected rat comes in contact with household items. You can also get a fever if you come into contact with fluids that come out of an infected person's eyes, nose, or mouth. However, this thing has been seen in very few cases. There is no evidence that this disease is spread through hugging, shaking hands, or sitting together. 

Symptoms appear in the body 2 to 3 weeks after being exposed to Lassa fever. However, 8 out of every 10 people do not have any symptoms. 

Mild symptoms:  fever, fatigue, headache, weakness.

Severe symptoms: Vomiting, facial swelling, bleeding, chest, back, and abdominal pain and tremors. 

According to the US health agency Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the most serious complication of Lassa fever is deafness. About a third of infected people have at least one or more deafness. In many cases, people become permanently deaf.

If Lassa fever is diagnosed on time, it can be cured with the current treatment. An antiviral drug called ribavirin is used against this disease. According to the CDC, avoid contact with rats to avoid Lassa fever. Do not allow rats to enter your house.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and immature death…

In common words, we can say ‘SNORING’ and this should not be avoidable. It requires urgent and proper medical attention as it is indicating many other life-threatening diseases connected with cardio-vascular and respiratory diseases. First, it will start as a disorder and then gradually will convert as a disease if ignored. 

We should understand that the disorder is quite different from diseases. The disorder occurs due to non – punctuality, and carelessness in regular and routine life. At the early stage it will show the very least effects but when it prolongs may convert into many life-threatening diseases. 

[Snoring may disturb your life]

Disorders can be corrected with self and proper attention whereas, diseases need proper medical attention and there is a chance that sometimes it may not be cured too. For instance, some of the people have been seen to suffering from long nose running and the common cold but keep on ignoring and never approach to a doctor to have exact antibiotic or anti-allergic medicines as per doctors consultancy. When the nose is running and cold was felt more than a month, the area from the mucous is coming to get more sensitive, the sinus becomes very weak and it gives birth of sinusitis like disease and that treatment is a large procedure as per my knowledge. 

The disease needs medical attention but disorder need self-control in our lifestyle, food habit and regularity, and punctuality.  Might you have met such person who is snoring very loudly and disturbing the sleeping of their neighbor but the person who snoring might not be aware of the happening, if you inform, sometimes he or she will not accept also but it is our duty to convince them properly and request them to consult doctors as soon as possible because it is a medically called as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), very dangerous and it curtails the brain activity as snoring never gives calm sleeping to the patients and the patients’ brain still be active more than a normal sleeping person as a result sleeping sickness and related disease is the first appearance of such persons. 

What is obstructive sleep apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disease in which breathing often stops for a few moments during sleep and then starts again. It is the most common respiratory disease associated with sleep. OSA occurs when the muscles that support the soft tissues in your throat, such as your tongue and soft palate, begin to relax. This narrows or closes your airway, and momentarily stops your breathing.Whereas, the flow of air from the mouth and nose to the lungs should be smooth at all times, even while sleeping. The period in which breathing stops completely is called apnea or apneic episode. At the same time, the normal flow of air in OSA is stopped several times throughout the night. 

OSA is most commonly seen in older men, but it can affect anyone, including children due to irregular and stylish life. If OSA is left untreated, it can lead to serious health problems, such as -

- High blood pressure (hypertension)

- heart disease

- Stroke

- diabetes

- Abnormal heartbeat

- Pulmonary hypertension.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms: Most people with OSA complain of daytime sleepiness. OSA causes a lack of oxygen to the brain and other parts of the body, hence poor sleep quality. It causes lethargy during the day and lacks clarity in the morning. People who sleep with someone with OSA may complain of- 

- Loud snoring

- Gasp

- Shortness of breath (choking)

- Nose breathing

- Shortness of breath while sleeping 

People who struggle with OSA often experience symptoms such as - 

- Headache in the morning

-Having in a bad mood. 

Better this snoring should not be ignored and be treated in time. 

Regular exercise – To avoid snoring before sleeping, the ‘AUM’ yoga must be done for at least ten minutes followed by Anulom and Vilom each 5 minutes every day. This will be repeated morning with an empty stomach also. This is very effective and gives good results even in other throat-related problems too. 

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Disclaimer: The advice and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. 

Stomach bloat during menstrual cycle may be controlled with home remedies….

Women have to face many problems during periods. The problem of bloating is also very common at this time. While some women have this during menstruation, some women start having this problem a few days before the period. If you also feel uncomfortable due to period bloating, then, we have some solutions with home remedies that may give you relief from it. 

 [Stomach bloat during the menstrual cycle] 

Experts believe that period bloating is caused by hormonal changes during menstruation. Before bleeding begins the amount of hormones estrogen and progesterone in the body changes. A week before the period, the level of progesterone hormone decreases. This causes the lining of the uterus to expand so that bleeding can occur. Due to these changes, the work of the intestines slows down, and due to which water and salt start accumulating here. This is called water retention in English. This is the main reason for flatulence. Apart from this, contractility in the intestines is also a reason for bloating. 

Some home remedies to avoid period bloating: Although the problem of flatulence also ends at the end of menstruation, in case of more problems, these tips can give you immediate relief.

• Avoid these drinks - Avoid drinking tea, coffee, soda, and carbonated drinks. These can create gas in the stomach, due to which the stomach can become bloated.

• Lemonade - Lemon water can relieve you from the problem of flatulence during periods. It is high in citric acid, which helps in controlling stomach problems. Drink lemon juice mixed with lukewarm water.

• Exercising - During menstruation is difficult, but you can do light exercise or yoga. Bloating is also reduced by walking.

• Aloe vera juice: Aloe vera juice also reduces bloating. Its juice can be drunk 2 to 3 times a day.

• Cumin and black salt- Taking black salt and roasted cumin powder with lukewarm water provides relief in bloating.

• Ajwain water- Mix a teaspoon of carom seeds, a pinch of asafetida, and salt in a glass. Now boil this water, filter it and consume it.

• Coconut water- Coconut water keeps the problem of gas away. In addition, it contains many vitamins and minerals. 

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Heavy bleeding, more pain and mood swings especially in winter – not a normal condition but need attention….

A healthy diet and balanced vitamins in the body play a major role in regulating hormones resulting in regular periods in women. If periods are hard to pass during the winter season, this is not a problem for any individuals but the majority of women face these problems during the menstrual cycle. 

From unbearable pain to mood swings, one has to deal with everything these days. Women notice these changes, but very few people know the reason for this. Actually, the biggest reason behind these problems is the lack of vitamin D.

You have noticed about the day length in the winter season, the days become shorter and the nights longer, so we are less exposed to sunlight and as you know that the Sun is the biggest source of Vitamin D. 

Experts say that during periods, a hormone-like substance called prostaglandin is produced in the body, due to which women feel a lot of pain. Vitamin D helps reduce the production of this substance, which gives relief to women in pain. 

[Heavy bleeding gives more discomfort on menses]

According to gynecologists, women have more mood swings in winters. Due to spending more time indoors, there is no physical activity in this season. It directly affects female mood. 

Ways to ease menstrual problems: 

1.  To reduce the pain in periods, it is necessary to meet the deficiency of vitamin D. According to lady doctors, if a woman is given 3,00,000 units of Vitamin D, 5 days before menstruation, she will not feel much pain.

2. To meet the deficiency of vitamin D, one should sit in the sun for a long time. Apart from this, this deficiency can be overcome by consuming orange juice, milk, and cereals.

3. Light exercise should be done in menstruation. Instead of sitting inside the house, keep your body active. Due to this such hormones are released in the body, which fresh the mood. It also helps in reducing bleeding and pain.

4. Using a heating pad or hot water bottle provides immediate relief in case of pain. 

5.  Light food should be eaten during periods. It includes all types of nutrients in the diet. 

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Before adopting treatment/prevention measures, please seek medical advice.

Necessary precautions taken by corona infected mother while feeding to her baby and benefits of breastfeeding.....

Can the virus be transferred to newborns by feeding?   People are very confused about whether a corona positive mother can infect her child through breastfeeding.  To overcome this, recently American scientists have done the research. In this, they told that no evidence has been found so far of virus transfer from an infected woman to her child through breastfeeding. This research has been published in the journal Pediatric Research. 

Coronavirus found negligibly in breast milk: According to scientists, the genetic material of coronavirus has been found in very small quantities in breast milk. but the virus from this material can multiply and infect the breastfed baby, for that no clinical evidence has been found. 

[Mother feeding to her baby]

There is no danger to children from the breast milk of infected mothers: University of California researchers examined the breast milk of 110 female volunteers in this research. These mothers donated their samples for university research. Of these, 65 women were corona infected at the time of donation. At the same time, there were 9 women who had symptoms of the virus, but their report was negative. Apart from this, there were 36 women who did not get their test done despite having symptoms. Scientists found genetic material of the original form of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in 7 out of 110 samples, ie 6% of breastfeeding women. These women were either corona infected or had symptoms of the virus. In the second phase of research, researchers took samples of breast milk again from these 7 women. The genetic material of corona was not found in these samples taken between 1 and 97 days. This simply means that the virus did not multiply in breast milk. 

Lead scientist of the research Paul Krogstad says, "Breast milk is a great source of nutrition for infants. In the research, we found no evidence that the coronavirus is multiplied in the breast milk of mothers infected with Covid-19." Also, there has been no evidence of it infecting babies, which suggests that they are not at risk from breastfeeding.

How to breastfeed if you are corona positive? The World Health Organization (WHO) says that such women can breastfeed children, but by taking some precautions. For example, disinfect the things around you, clean hands with soap-water or sanitizer before adopting the child, and wear a mask. 

Benefits of breastfeeding: According to experts, most mothers understand that breastfeeding is only necessary for the baby, but it is not. Mothers also get many benefits from it. For example, after delivery, the increased weight starts being controlled. It also reduces the risk of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Apart from these, the risk of osteoporosis and post-pregnancy bleeding is also reduced in the future.

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Use of red wine as medicinal dose can protect against corona…

There is good news for the person who has a hobby to drink red wine because in a study it is observed that a person has 17% less risk of Corona infection by drinking red wine, but the risk is 28% more if you drink beer. To fight the corona epidemic, in these two years, scientists from all over the world have given much advice related to food and drink. 

[Health and Red Wine VS Beer]

Recent research published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition states that people who consume 5 glasses or more of red wine a week have a 17% lower risk of contracting the virus. 

How does red wine protect against corona? According to the British website Mirror, this research has been prepared by analyzing the data of British citizens at Shenzhen Kangning Hospital in China. In this, scientists studied the drinking habits and corona history of the people of Britain. Researchers say that red wine contains a compound called polyphenol, which is helpful in keeping the flu and other respiratory diseases away. This is the reason why consuming this drink also reduces the risk of getting a corona infection. 

White wine and champagne are also effective against the virus Scientists say that even drinks like white wine and champagne can protect us from coronavirus infection. According to research, people who drink 1 to 4 glasses of white wine or champagne a week, reduce the risk of Kovid infection by 8%. 

Drinking beer and cider in corona is risky According to researchers, beer and cider drinkers are about 28% more likely to get corona. If you consume 5 glasses or more of these drinks a week, start taking precautions now. It has also been said in the research that people who drink double alcohol according to the above guidelines; are more at risk of getting caught by the virus than everyone else. That's why scientists do not recommend consuming too much alcohol. 

Apart from that Vaccine is necessary if you want to avoid corona. The vaccine is the most effective way to prevent the increasing infection of coronavirus. At present, people 15 years of age and above are being vaccinated against the virus in India. Along with this, the booster dose campaign for health workers, frontline workers, and people above 60 years of age who are suffering from serious diseases has started from the ist week of January 2022.

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Different types of Mantras and its applications in treating patients with traditional methods….

Have you ever heard “Maine toh apna kaam kar diya hai, baki Bhagwan Jane” or Jo ho saka Maine kiya, ab aage Ram ji  ki marzi” or “Ab bhagwan hi malik hai wohi kuchh kar sakta hai” etc. These proverbs are often being used when a doctor tried well to make a patient respond for fast recovery after a major operation or serious illness and if not successful or has some doubt, the doctor also taking help with GOD (Bhagwan) by asking the patient to chant some mantras and on the bed to speed recovery. 

This indicates the eternal power of the mantras and their benefits toward recovery from the illness. These methods have been followed in many countries since ancient times. The chanting of mantras to make please to the Isht Devta (self-soul recognized GOD) is not harmful but gives power and moral and mental support to a patient to make the fastest recovery from the serious illness. 

As per the principle of Ayurveda, these mantras are referred to as   “Ayurvedic Healing mantras”. Healing sounds balance mind and body as well as the spirit. Practitioners (Vaidyas) find that imparting Ayurvedic Mantras helps heal their clients. Mantras also help balance, prana, tejas and ojas. They help harmonize nerve tissue and clear subtle impurities from nerves and nadis (subtle channels). These mantras also aid one’s concentration and creative thinking. Both practitioner and client use the mantras during the session. They empower all actions on the subtle level, infusing the cosmic life force into the healing process. Generally, Vayu doshas mentally repeat mantras while Pitta and Kapha may also chant them. Kaphas do particularly well with chanting; it is suggested that they do so on daily basis. Main mantras and their chanting benefits:

1. AUM: It represents the Divine word, serving to energize and empower all things and processes. It is very important and as you know any mantra begins with AUM. It is considered very best for males; however, females can also chant them. Chanting this mantra clears the mind, opens nadis, and increases Ojas. It awakens one’s prana and positivity- needed for healing to occur. 

2. RAM: Chanting this mantra brings Divine protection (light & grace), giving strength, calm rest, peace, good for mental disorders, and high Vayu (e.g. insomnia, bad dreams, nervousness, anxiety, excessive fear, and fright). This mantra strengthens Ojas and builds the immune system. 

3. Hoom: It wards off negative influences, which are manifested as disease, negative emotion, or black magic. Hoom awakens Agni and promotes digestive fire. It burns up ama and clear channels, and it increases Tejas and mental perception, and it is sacred to Shiva as the sound of Divine wrath.

4. AYM: It improves mental concentration, thinking, rational power, and speech, awakens and increases intelligence and reduces mental and nervous disorders, restores speech, communications, control of senses and mind; is the sacred sound of Saraswati, the Goddess of Wisdom. 

5. SHRIM: It promotes general health, beauty, creativity, prosperity, strengthens rasa (plasma), Shukras (reproductive fluids), and overall health and harmony. 

6. HRIM: It cleanses and purifies the body, giving energy, joy, and ecstasy. Although, it initially causes atonement; it also aids detoxification. 

7. KRIM: It gives capacity for work and action, adds power and efficacy, good for chanting while making preparations. 

8. KLIM: It gives strength, sexual vitality, control of emotions, increases shukas and Ojas. 

9. SHAM: This is called the mantra of peace (Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti). It creates calmness, detachment, removes mental and nervous disorders, stress, anxiety, disturbed emotions, tremors, shaking, palpitations, and chronic degenerative nervous system disorders. 

10. SHUM: It increases vitality, energy, fertility, sexual vigor, mantras for increasing shukras.

11. SOM: It increases energy, vitality, joy, delight, creativity, Ojas; it strengthens the mind, heart nerves, and is good for rejuvenation and tonification therapies.

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Mantras and their benefits as per Ayurvedic principles…..

As we know that all of life is vibration; color, matter, energy particles, even love has a vibration or feeling. The Vedas state that the creation arises from the first sound of the universe, the primordial sound” AUM”. The definition of mantras varies because there are so many types of mantras such as Ayurvedic, astrological, deities, seed (bija) mantras, and the like. 

[Mantras and awakening of Kundalini shakti]

Many books of mantras exist as well. A special group of mantras is Guru Mantras. Different Gurs use different mantras e.g. Aum, Aum Namah Shivay, hang sah, and others use name symbols or deity mantras. It is believed any word that Guru speaks to a person is mantras or awakeners of kundalini. If the Guru says “eat an apple” that would be a mantra from the moment. Some Gurus use only playing the music to realize the Divine. Some meditate on the Divine as unmanifest, formless. 

The sound itself belongs to the element ether, the origin of all other elements. By calming or awaking the inner self through sound, a person can calm, harmonize, and balance all the elements that are in his or her life. According to Yoga Vani, “Guru Mantras is that which saves us from the working of the mind. Thought or meditation vanishes with the stopping of mental activities. With the stopping of mental activities, yoga is attained, which is nothing but self concentration.” 

Life breath- or soul (Kundalini Shakti) is a mantra, the savior of the mind because the mind is the vibration of the life-breath. When the life-breath flows through the Sushumna (a mystical tube within the spine) to the crown of the head, the mind becomes fixed in the Brahmarandhra, within the crown chakras (Sahararara), and it disappears, becoming calm, peaceful or inactive, thus, the mantras are nothing but a breath of life. 

This life-breath when exhaled makes the sound ‘Hang’ and when inhaled, makes the sound ‘Sah’. This mantra occurs in all creatures 21, 600 times daily over the entire 24 hours period those of keen yogic awareness can actually hear this sound. This Gayatri or mantra is known as ‘ajapa’ and is the giver of the salvation of yogis. Gaytri originates at the Muladhara (base chakra) has a dot-like appearance and sustains the self. 

Nada or sound evolves from this imperceptible kundalini sprout. Yogis perceive this sound as a sprout from invisible seeds. As it moves to the navel, it can yogically be perceived as visible rumbling, as it from the clouds. It then moves up to the heart as an unstruck sound, and is finally heard in the throat so as to produce all sounds, alphabets, sentences, mantras, scriptures, etc. so, all mantras emanate from nada or sound originating from the first chakra. Generally, it is believed that one needs a Guru to enliven the word or mantra. Otherwise, everyone could refer to a book or go to a religious service and feel the awakening of life within. Some rare individuals, who have developed much spiritual sincerity and earnestness, can enliven mantras for themselves, but this is rare. 

In the importance of the mantra, it is said that Mantra is the attribute and diety is the goal. Just as the term “Sun” and its effulgence have a connection. Mantras and their deity have a relationship, so the mantra and its diety have a connection. Mantra and its deity meditation bring concentration through meditation, and the result is that the deity is revealed in the Soul. 

Keraliya Ayurvedic Abhyanga: Contemporary methods……

 

Kerala is a popular state in southern India, where panchakarma abhyanga has been preserved. However, unlike panchakarma, it is more used more for rejuvenation purposes than for cleansing. Various contemporary forms of abhyanga are used in Kerala and are very effective. Some modern authorities note that some of these practices are especially useful in healing serious mental disorders. However, other modern authorities believe they aggravate the conditions. Practitioners have noted that procedures such as Shirodhara have evoked troubling past emotions in some persons. Therefore, persons who have very deep emotional problems may be advised by some practitioners to heal through herbs, aromas, and professional counseling first. The experts say that the keraliya therapy of panchakarma has very effective results though it differs from ancient rules as follows-

1.  As per ancient rules, panch karma must be done only during certain seasons but in Kerala rules, it can be done in all seasons

2.  In ancient rules doing panchakarma oil and sweat are preliminary therapies whereas in Kerala oil and sweat are taken as principle therapies.

3.  Ancient panchakarma treats the constitution but in Kerala rules it treats illness.

4.  The panchakarma is purification oriented in ancient rules but as per Kerala rules, panchakarma is toning oriented.

5.  Only five therapies have been recommended for panchakarma as per ancient rules but in Kerala, more than five therapies are in practice.

6.  As per ancient rules, panchakarma can not be performed in too hot or cold; or when cloudy (or rainy) but in Kerala, it is done effectively in rainy seasons. 

Keraliya panchakarma and their categories: Even though there are numerous treatments in keraliya panchakarma, they all fit into five major categories-

1.  Dhara karma (Shiro-Dhara Or Avgahan Parisheka): It includes disease of the mind, Prana Vayu, CNS, ears, eyes, nose, and throat; facial palsy, insomnia, nervous disorders, memory, psychosis, fainting, confusion, excess perspiration, alcoholism, coma, etc.

2.  Kaya Seka (Pizhichil): It promotes tissue strength, biological fire, luster, complexion, Ojas, clear senses, Vayu disorders, muscle spasms, degenerative muscle disorders, etc.

3.  Pinda Sweda: It heals neuromuscular (facial paralysis, MS, muscular atrophy) and some systematic diseases.

4.  Anna lepa (Medicated grains): This therapy is used as an alternative method and applied when the Pinda Sweda does not work.

5.  Shiro lepa: It is used to treat mental and brain disorders.

Both dhara and lepa are palliative measures that eliminate excessed doshas. They remove stagnant, sticky toxins from the body’s channel (srotas) without applying traditional reducing methods (shodhana). Both can be given at all times and in all seasons.    

Research says- black tea, coffee or dark chocolate hobbies are genetic….

If you love black coffee, black tea, and dark chocolate, then according to new research your hobbies are genetic. Caffeine researcher Marilyn Cornelis says that while some people consume black coffee daily, some people do not like it at all. 

People who are fond of bitter tea, coffee, and chocolate have a kind of gene, due to which they are drawn towards these things again and again. According to research published in Nature Scientific Reports, the choice of bitter food items does not depend on the preferences of people, but on one of their genes. People born with this gene have their brains alerted to bitter tastes. Due to this, they repeatedly consumes black tea, black coffee, and dark chocolate. 

Most people associate bitterness with caffeine, so they drink more black coffee than milk coffee. Since chocolate does contain a little caffeine, the same concept applies to dark chocolate. However, experts say that dark chocolate contains more than caffeine, a chemical called theobromine, which if consumed in high amounts increases the heartbeat and also spoils the mood. According to the research, further research may also reveal that people who are genetically more likely to consume coffee are more healthy than others. 

It is better to drink milk and sugar than to add milk and sugar to coffee or tea. Since these things are plant-based, they should be consumed in their natural form. This reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, and many types of cancer. 

Although dark chocolate contains a lot of calories, taking one bite of it daily keeps your heart healthy. This is because dark chocolate is made from cocoa, which contains antioxidants. These antioxidants keep the blood flow well in the body.

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Marma abhyanga or Marma point therapy or Therapeutic body massage…

Marma points therapy is a traditional Ayurvedic massage technique that's believed to help sustain the flow of energy throughout your body. There are 107 marma points located around our body. Stimulation of these points is said to affect everything from the health of your organs to the production of hormones. Marma has been discussed in Vedas and also detailed in the classical Ayurvedic text, Shushrut Samhita. The marma points are similar to Chinese acupuncture, with only no invasive use of needles involved. Marma points are the position on the body where flesh, veins, arteries, tendons, bones, and joints meet. They may be seen as the junctions’ where Vayu, Pitta, and Kapha meet; or where sattva, rajas, and tamas meet; or where eternity and relativity meet. Some of the experts say that they are the points where the three aspects of self–realization meet, I,e. inner self, outer world, and between the two (knower, known, and process of knowing). They may be the junction between the physical, astral, and causal bodies. In short, they are the points that have great importance to a person’s body, mind, and spirit.

                    (Marmas  points in human) 

Although, the marmas are the junctions of all the five principles (i.e. flesh, veins, arteries, tendons, bones, and joints), at each point, a predominance of one principle exists. It is at these points where abhyanga can most effectively restructure or rebalance the system to function most healthily. Further, Abhyanga helps to develop the preventive health and longevity of the body and mind by ensuring the proper balance and flow of hormones, fluids, immune, factors, etc. 

Marma points are known in Ayurveda as major (Maha) and minor (laghu); however, in the human body, there are one hundred and seven marma points that exist. The major points are responsible to make functional chakras (secret energy points) on the body, while the minor points are found around the torso and limbs, thus, healing through marma abhyanga affects the chakras. Physical health and doshas. 

The purpose of marma abhyanga is to stimulate the various bodily organs and systems. Like acupuncture, these points are measured by finger units to detect their correct locations. In ancient India, it was cautioned that this marma was to be guarded against harm. If these points were pierced by an arrow or hit forcibly, it could result in disease, trauma, or even death. Obviously, places like the heart, forehead, and throat are vulnerable areas whereas sites on both arms and legs are less vulnerable to severe injury. It is seen whenever imbalances exist in the body, these same spots become sore. Through marma abhyanga, health is restored.

Marma points are grouped according to the region of the body (arms -22 points, legs -22 points (11 in each), abdomen, 3 points, chest, 9 points, back, 14 points, and head and neck 37 points. They are also grouped according to muscles (10 points), ligaments and tendons (23 points), arteries (9 points), veins (37 points), joints (20 points), and bones (87 points). 

Traditionally, marma points are grouped into three categories; those on the legs and feet (Shankha marma), those on the trunk (Madhayamanga marma), and those on the neck and head (Jatrudhva marma). I hope, this article surely helps medical students, certified message centers, physiotherapists, and other traditional medicine practitioners. 

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Corona is itself the enemy of Corona – A research report…

The coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2 is behind the Covid-19 epidemic that the whole world is battling for the last two years. However, apart from this, there are many types of coronavirus present in the environment, which are not fatal for us.  According to scientists from Imperial College London, the common cold caused by these viruses increases immunity against Covid-19 in our body by means of common-cold coronavirus present in nature increases immunity against Covid-19. 

Common Cold Coronavirus makes T-cells in the body:  In this research published in the journal Nature Communications, scientists have found that the Common Cold Coronavirus is effective in producing antibodies to fight SARS-CoV-2 inside us.  They increase the number of T-cells in our body. T-cells are cells that fight and kill viruses. 

How T-cells work: T cells cannot stop you from getting infected, but after infection, they kill the virus as soon as it reaches inside the body. Along with this, they also help in making antibodies in the body by working with other cells. The government of South Africa has defeated Omicron by speeding up vaccinations to strengthen people's T-cells. 

Similar research has been done before:  In earlier research, scientists had found that T-cells formed in the body due to another coronavirus recognize SARS-CoV-2. Now this research shows that after being identified, these T-cells also increase our immunity against SARS-CoV-2. 

The universal vaccine can be made: Scientists believe that this research can open the door to making a universal vaccine against the coronavirus. This vaccine will not only fight SARS-CoV-2 but will also protect us from other coronaviruses present in nature. Also, deadly corona variants like Omicron and Delta will also not be able to survive by vaccinating with universal vaccines.

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Importance of the labeling rule on food items and confusion made to consumers…

According to Food Regulation 2011, Non-vegetarian or non-vegetarian food is food in which a part or whole of an animal is used. These include birds, freshwater or marine animals or eggs, or products derived from any animal, but do not include milk or milk products. All non-vegetarian or non-vegetarian food should be labeled a circle filled with a brown color inside a square with a brown outline. 

At the same time, an egg is the only non-vegetarian material that can be told about this apart from the brown symbol. Vegetarian or vegetarian food should be labeled with a green circle inside the square with a green outline. The manufacturer is also required to display a list of the quantity and weight of the ingredients as well. The manufacturer has to specify what type of edible vegetable oil, vegetable fat, animal fat or oil, fish, poultry, meat, cheese, etc. has been used in the product. If an ingredient itself is made up of two or more ingredients and the "compound ingredient" consisting of it constitutes less than 5% of food, then a list of ingredients included in compound ingredients other than food additives No need to declare. 

Why did the question arise regarding food labeling, what did the court say? Now the question arises that when the rules regarding labeling of vegetarian and non-vegetarian foods are clear, then why are questions being raised about it? The High Court said that the law very clearly states that the manufacturers should specify which food is vegetarian and which is non-vegetarian. The Court observed that however, it appears that some food business operators are taking unfair advantage of the rule of regulation that, with certain exceptions, the source of ingredients (plant or animal) used for the manufacture or production of food articles There is no obligation to tell. 

How is non-veg mixed in vegetarian food? Even though many products are sold as vegetarian food and have a green circle on them to designate them as vegetarian, they also use ingredients that are made from animals. The Delhi High Court cited the example of disodium inosinate (E 631), a food additive found in instant noodles and potato chips, which are commercially prepared from meat or fish. The court said, "A little search on Google reveals that E 631 is nonvegetarian and It is commercially prepared from meat or fish. Although it can also have a plant origin when it is made from the Tapioca starch, otherwise mostly the origin is from meat. Those suffering from gout and asthma should steer clear of such products. Since, the disodium inosinate (E 631), can be obtained from plant sources this is why the rule was not forcibly adhered to the manufacturer to paste the level for the Non-veg category but what was the moral duty of the manufacturer? 

They should clearly indicate their products based on the source of the ingredients used for production. But, When such ingredients or ingredients are also used in a vegetarian product, only the code for that ingredient is disclosed. Without disclosing on the packaging what the source of the material is, that is, whether it is made from plants or animals or chemically prepared in a lab. The court said, "Many food items which contain ingredients from animals pass as vegetarian only by applying green dot." 

The court issued instructions to the food operators: The court said in its judgment that any vegetarian food that contains non-vegetarian ingredients in a "modest percentage" would "make that food non-vegetarian, and the religious and cultural sensitivities and feelings of vegetarians" hurt, and interfere with their rights. The Court held that the failure of the authorities to investigate such lapses is in violation of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The Court directed the Food Business Operators to strictly adhere to Regulation 2.2.2(4), which mandates "Declaration in respect of vegetarian or non-vegetarian food". 

The court warned these food operators that failing to comply with this rule would be considered a violation of the fundamental rights of the public consuming their products. If this happens, strict legal action will be taken against the food operators. Also, the court has directed FSSAI to implement this order.  

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