Thursday, 21 November 2013

An Immune India





“It's the children the world almost breaks who grow up to save it.” ― Frank Warren


Every child in the World is important for a better World.  As a plant speaks the name of the tree, a kid shows how the Nation is; what’s the future of the country! So, we have to give our children a healthy environment; not only enough food, wears, school; but also healthy mind, fresh thinking and most important, natural  immunity system that makes a child strong to fight against enemy of health as well as Nation.



India is home to the largest number of children in the world, significantly larger than the number in China. Also, India contributes to more than 20 per cent of the child deaths in the world. In many states of India, children are suffered with Mal-nutrition, anemia, low BMI etc. Only four diseases – respiratory infections, diarrhea diseases, other infectious and parasitic diseases and malaria – account for about half of under-five deaths in India. Many of the factors are strongly correlated with low birth weight and thus with unfavorable outcomes for the mother (increased risk of maternal deaths) and the neonate. This highlights the need to have focused interventions for improving maternal nutrition. So, to make a child stronger, the possess must be started from the mother’s womb.

Breast-feed the child:



Breast milk contains immunity-enhancing antibodies and white blood cells. Nursing guards against ear infections, allergies, diarrhea, pneumonia, meningitis, urinary-tract infections, and sudden infant death syndrome. Studies show that it may also enhance your baby's brain power and help protect her against insulin-dependent diabetes, colitis, and certain forms of cancer later in life. Colostrums, the thin yellow "premilk" that flows from the breasts during the first few days after birth, is especially rich in disease-fighting antibodies. Give breast-feed to the child for at least the first two to three months in order to supplement the immunity your baby received in uterus.


Guard against germ spread: 


Fighting germs doesn't technically boost immunity, but it's a great way to reduce stress on a child's immune system. Make sure kids wash their hands often with soap. We should pay particular attention to their hygiene before and after each meal and after playing outside, handling pets, blowing their nose, using the bathroom, and arriving home from day care. When the time to out, carry disposable wipes for quick cleanups. To help kids get into the hand-washing habit at home, let them pick out their own brightly colored hand towels and soap in fun shapes, colors, and scents.



Exercise as a family:  


Regular activity can benefit kids. To get children into a lifelong fitness habit, exercise with them. Let them play in the dirt; dirt makes them grow. Exposure to dirt and other microbes make our immune systems stronger.


Serve more fruits and vegetables:



Foods that boost the body's immune system can offer a lot of healthy options for those who wish to be more conscious in what they take in. To be sustained, the immune system heavily depends on the stomach for support. Malnourished individuals are more susceptible to disease as opposed to those who observe a healthy nutritious diet. Be sure they are eating plenty of fruits and vegetables which are fresh and good quality.  Carrots, green beans, oranges, strawberries- they all contain such immunity-boosting phytonutrients as vitamin C and carotenoids. Phytonutrients may increase the body's production of infection-fighting white blood cells and interferon, an antibody that coats cell surfaces, blocking out viruses. Studies show that a diet rich in phytonutrients can also protect against such chronic diseases as cancer and heart disease in adulthood. Try to get your child to eat five servings of fruits and veggies a day.

Boost sleep time.  
  
"If your child can't or won't take naps during the day, try to put her to bed earlier," Dr. Kemper.


Studies of adults show that sleep deprivation can make you more susceptible to illness by reducing natural killer cells, immune-system weapons that attack microbes and cancer cells. The same holds true for children. Children in day care are particularly at risk for sleep deprivation because all the activity can make it difficult for them to nap. A newborn may need up to 18 hours of cribtime a day, toddlers require 12 to 13 hours, and preschoolers need about 10 hours. 

Make strong immunity system with herbs



Avoid overusing antibiotics unless necessary- compromise gut health, our gut makes up 70% of our immune system. Of the many systems working within the human body, the immune system is an excellent example of complex efficiency. A network of participating cells and organs, it synchronizes its responses when defending the body from infection and disease. The Immune System is the body's defence mechanism to handle invaders. It is an amazing work of nature. It does a very good job of fighting off illnesses and infections when it is in good condition. Ayurveda was well knowned in ancient India. For many critical dieses, Ayurveda is continued in modern days too. One can use for their child, holy basil, garlic, Ginger; which help to enhance your natural defense power. These natural herbs and spices can also boost your child's immunity. If the herbs are not available, you can purchase Ayurvedik products like Dabur Chyawanprash, not anti-biotics.

However, the simple thing to remember is that if you make things easy for your body, it will be able to cope well and reward you with good health. If you keep putting too much strain on the body in terms of bad diet, no exercise or lack of sleep, anti-biotic it will eventually suffer. You may not notice this negative effect immediately, but instead only when something harsh occurs. Don't let things get this far.

Lastly, the main thing is awareness. We must have to aware about strong health and immunity of children and take an oath to build a stronger, healthier and a more immune India.





“A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on.”  ― Carl Sandburg



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Sunday, 27 October 2013

Are The Women Safe in Their Daily Life ??



What is the meaning of ‘Suraksha’ (safety)? According to every woman, I think, it’s an independence of life – independence in lifestyle, and their own thoughts! What is the meaning of independence? Not only living in an independent country, but independent thought of the people who live in the country! For example; in many of villages in India; people hate female child and they force to the mother to abort the child! Is this an independent country, where a woman has no right to birth her angel? Do you call the country, a safe country for women? I wish she had Smart Suraksha with her to fight against this force! 

When I was in class six, suddenly my best friend Suhasini dropped the school for 1month. When she came back to school, I asked her the reason and she answered me that she was ill. After many days, when I became quite mature to call myself the best friend of my mom; I came to know the real fact from my mom. Suhasini was molested by her private teacher in her own home! 

Before a couple of month, at the midday, I was reading a book in my bedroom. Suddenly a quarreling-voice came to here. I went to veranda to know what is happened and came to see that one of my neighbors was quarrelling with her domestic helper. In the evening, I came to know that the husband of the neighbor molested the helper and his wife was quarreling to cover the person! 

Now tell me, where is ‘suraksha for women here? Women are just like eating materials here, whatever her age! It is a common think for a female employee to get bad behavior from the senior stuffs or male colleagues in offices.  It’s a common think for a female student to get misbehave in school and college.I really wish that all the girl in any age has Smart Suraksha with her to protect themselves. 
 
Lastly, I want to tell a story which I can’t forget till my death!  16 December 2012 in Munirka, Delhi; a 23-year-old woman and her male friend, were on their way home on the night of 16 December 2012 after watching the film Life of Pi. They boarded an off-duty charter bus at Munirka for Dwarka at about 9:30 pm. The woman was raped and injured after that and was died after 13days! I wish she had Smart Suraksha with her to secure herself in this insecure circumstance



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Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Talk about India, from India with you



Good morning/Good afternoon/Good evening my friends out there! This is 11:30pm. 23rd October, 2013, Wednesday in India. After a long time, I’m here for you! How are you my friends? I was busying in last weeks for many festivals. You know, that in India, we have so many festivals in October-November months. Actually, we, Indians have huge festivals in all over the year than others! Today, we have celebrated Karva Chauth, a festival specially for married women. I’m going to share some story about it.


Karwa Chauth is a festival that provides an opportunity for all married women to get close to their in-laws. All married women observe fast that ensures the well-being, prosperity and longevity of their husbands. This Hindu festival has a cultural and social significance and all Indians celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm.


The festival of Karwa Chauth is celebrated mostly by North India. This event is growing bigger with each passing day. In addition to the traditional items such as henna, beauty products and fashionable clothes, the demand of special eateries are also gearing up. Nowadays, Karwa Chauth is more of fun than a serious festival.


Karva Chauth is a one day festival when devoted Hindu wives carry out auspicious rituals for the well being of their husbands. They fast the whole day without taking any food or water in order to show their devotion and readiness to suffer for their husbands and to ensure the long life of their husbands. In the evening the ladies listen to the Karva Chauth Katha (the legend). The fast is broken after sighting the moon.


 That evening, they are dressed in their finest, including jewelry and henna in preparation for the sighting of the moon. Married women worship Lord Shiva and His family including Lord Ganesha and break the fast only after sighting and making the offerings to the moon. The fasting of Karwa Chauth is strict and observed without taking any food or even a drop of water after sunrise till the sighting of the moon in the night, within sight of their husband. Then, they take the first bite of food and water from their husband. This should be followed by a special meal that has been prepared just for this event.




Well, that’s all for today. Take care of your family and yourself. Have a good day/ afternoon/evening/night! Namaskar.

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Sunday, 6 October 2013

Destination India


West Bengal (PART-XVIII)

Hooghly (2)



Imambara




The Imambara, built by Hazi Mohammad Mohsin, is situated on the bank of river Ganga in Chinsurah. The construction of the building started in the year 1841 and was completed in 1861, at the cost of Rs.2,17,413/- including a clock procured from England at  the cost of Rs.11,721/-.The two storied building consists of several rooms and has a wide entrance, with the main gate flanked by two 80 ft tall towers and a massive clock tower between them.

The walls are decorated with texts from Holy Koran and the interior is enriched with marbles, candle and lanterns. The mosque is situated north of the building. At the south there is an enclosed compound where the graves of Md. Mohasin & his relatives are present.


Hangseswari Temple

 

 

 

Hangseswari Temple is one of the very important temple among all the temples in Hooghly District & seven in West Bengal.  The structure of the  temples is the representation of 'Tantrik Satchakrabhed'. This 5 storied 'thirteen ratna' temple is situated near the Bansberia and Tribeni railway station  both of which is on the Howrah-Katwal main line. This 21 m high 19th century temple has 13 towers. The top of each tower is shaped as a lotus flower.  The main deity is made up of blue-neem wood. The five storey idol of Ira, Pingala, Bajraksha, Sushumna and Chitrini follows the structure of a human body.
Near to this temple there are also two other important temple named Ananta Basudeba Temple, which is decorated with very rich teracotta pointed plates and Swanbhaba Kali Temple built by Nrisinhadeb in 1788. 


Debanandapur

 
Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay

Debanandapur village is the birthplace of Katha Silpi Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, who was born on 15th September 1876. This village is one of the seven important villages, which formed the Sapta Gram during the Mughal era.

The dwelling place of Sarat Chandra is still present there and is frequented by tourists year-round. A library named Sarat Smrithi Pathagar and a museum housing belongings of the famous writer is present there. Four atchala temples of the 19th century can also be found there. Tourists having archaeological interests can visit the old Dol Mancha within the premises.



Chandannagar Museum & Indo French Institute






Among the cultural organizations of the Hoogly district, the most important is the “Institute De Chandannagar” is State-managed (Education Department) and recognized by the Government of India and France. The residence of the rest while French Administrator was set apart as an union property for locating the cultural centre but the supposed lack of French interest a pancity of French surveyors led to an alternate proposed being mooted in March 1955 for having a municipal museum. In February 1965 Mosieur Pompidre, the French Prime Minister by discussion with Lal Bahadur Sastri mutually agreed to set up the cultural centre in Indo-French collaboration not merely for the parochial benefit of Chandannagar, but for the Eastern India as a whole in 1966.   

The library and reading room was started with the donated book of Harihar Sett, a prominent citizen of Chandannagar along with a separate children corner. In 1956 the art gallery and museum was already started. The museum contains exhibits connected with local history of Chandannagar things used by Dupleix including a marble bust of him, various crafts and archaeological evident lain discovered in the District since the Gupta period. The library is indeed a rich storehouse of information relating to the administration of the last while French pockets in India.



Thursday, 3 October 2013

Talk about India, from India with you






Good morning/Good afternoon/Good evening my friends out there! This is 11:30pm. 3rd October, 2013, Thursday in India. How are you my friends? Another Durga Utsav is coming in our way in India. All the people are enjoying their preparation for this festival. I have also shopped so many dresses and saris and the process is going on!
Yesterday, we have celebrated the Birthday of the ‘Father of Nation’, Mahatma Gandhiji as Gandhi Jayanti. Allow me to say something about him.



Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi, the apostle of peace was born on 2nd October 1869 at Porbandar in Gujarat. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on the very day every year as the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of India.
In his autobiography "My experiments with Truth" Gandhi recalls that his childhood and teen age years were characterized by education in a local school, marriage to Kasturba at the age of 13 and an intrinsic love for ‘truth’ and ‘duty’.
Gandhi, as he was popularly called, proved that non-violence is the most effective instrument of social change. His teachings are promoted even today to avoid violence and find peaceful solutions to conflicts. Through his sheer dedication and self-belief, Gandhi freed India from the British Raj (British Rule). He proved to the world that freedom can be achieved through the path of non-violence.

For Gandhi ‘Non-violence’ and 'Truth' were two inalienable virtues. He summed up the entire philosophy of his life as: "The only virtue I want to claim is truth and non-violence. I lay no claim to super human powers: I want none".

The United Nations General Assembly announced on 15th June, 2007 that October 2nd will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence.


Well, that’s all for today. Have a great weekend. Take care of your family and yourself. Have a good day/ afternoon/evening/night! Namaskar.