The Scorching Heat : How To Beat

Its not just rising mercury, its rising heat, rising sunburns, rising rashes, rising itches, rising diseases, rising discomforts, rising expenses, rising crisis, rising abnormalities of life and the much important its rising risk of life many a times. 

Rising Heat

It is really not possible for every one to be equipped with luxurious and costly gizmos to beat the heat and keep you cool all the day and night. Its not only costly as well as its not environment friendly too. It is not possible and wise to be sole dependent of power consuming appliances to lead a comfortable life. The crisis during summer is growing now a days and it is a result of pollution caused and created by humans only. Growing population and consecutive growth in pollution has really gone cruel to entire humanity. 

Sweating Women in a Hot Sunny Day

In this situation its time to think wise and and the need of hour is to stay cool naturally without making any harm to the environment. Here are some truly helpful, time tested and natural solutions to keep you cool healthy and fit this summer. Some most practical and easy DIY solutions will help a lot to beat the heat this summer. Just try it and feel the difference.

Water adds life in summer

Drinking plenty of water is an unique and wonderful remedy to beat the adversity of heat in summer. It prevents from dehydration an compensates the loss of minerals due to excessive sweating. It also helps maintain the glow of skin in summer. Adding lemon, mint leaves and a pinch of salt makes it more useful, refreshing and effective.  

Comfortable Cotton Wear

Using cotton cloths and bed sheets is another is another helpful way to keep you cool all the summer. Preferably, wearing full sleeves in order to keep entire body covered not only helps to protect from harmful sun rays it also maintains proper respiration of the skin. It is better if you choose light color clothes during summer. It reflects harmful sun rays and keeps you comfortable and cool. Similarly Cotton bed sheets and pillow covers are truly good companion during summer nights. Wear Canvas Shoes. They are really comfortable and cool during summer.

Eating of sprouts, salads and citrus fruits could be a wonderful idea during summer season. They are easy to digest and keeps your belly cool and tuned.  Avoid spicy foods as much as you can. They cause a lot of unrest to the digestive system during summer. Nature offers excellent fruits this season, like Watermelon, Cucumber, Orange, Papaya, Grapes, Pineapples and Mangoes. These all are extremely useful to put the scorching heat to the rest.  

Using an Umbrella to protect from Sun Rays

Avoiding direct sunlight as much as its possible is key mantra for keeping yourself comfortable and cool during scorching sunny days. Prefer to have an umbrella if its really important and necessary to be exposed to the sun. Try to keep the back of your neck in shade when you are exposed to sun (wearing a cap backwards, or raising your collar could be a better idea) or putting a wet handkerchief on the back of the neck is also good. This is because sensors for our body temperature control system is in that area only, and thus with this method the rest of your body thinks that you are "cool". Try your best to keep your body fully covered with soft and loose fitting cotton clothes.

Taking Shower

Bath properly minimum twice a day and rub you body thoroughly with a thick towel. Its really refreshing and cool. Using a mild soap adds multiple freshness. Use it. Rub your body thoroughly and let your body getting cool adequately. Bathing before going to bed in night is a pleasant experience. Try it and feel the charm. One more wonderful idea is to add a few drops of aftershave lotion or eu-de-colon in your bathing water. It offers great refreshment. Hope, you'll make your summer more enjoyable. 

An Independence Day or A Repentance Day

What does an Independence Day Means to a Common Indian Man?

* Listening Patriotic(?) songs from loudspeakers, music channels?

* Eating Jalebies(?) which has become quite relevant sweet on independence day?

* Sending and receiving messages reading Happy Independence Day?

* Listening speeches of leaders, most of them are those who are proven unconcerned about the nation?

* Fixing a national flag on Bicycle, Bike or on the top of roof of their homes? Just doing so as others are also doing it?  

Several questions like this comes every year in mind on this Independence Day.

How can an Independence Day be worth celebrating where kids are compelled to satisfy their hunger by selling national flags?

Till the juvenility of the nation is not free from the hunger, health and illiteracy how can we celebrate an occasion like Independence Day?

The nation where the politicians are not able to distinguish the difference between Independence Day and Republic Day? What's the sense of celebrating Independence Day? See the picture below where it is clearly proven that how the value of Independence Day is being mocked by the politicians. It has became just a matter of business of their popularity only. Nothing else!!!

Is it not like mocking of Independence Day?

Where leaders do believe in creating delusion among innocent citizens by playing with misleading information and statements. Where even after 66 years issues like religion, cast and creed are kept alive and are used as a weapon to divide and rule. Where an army personnel is considered as an employee for being martyrs only. Where still a majority of citizens are compelled to live below poverty level. How can it be convincing for a celebration of Independence Day?

A nation so scared from the threats of terrorists that the national capital turns in to an army camp? Where the Prime Minister of the nation is forced to deliver his speech from a bulletproof cage. Where a poor citizen is asked to remove their cloths even in the name of security check. Does it deserves to claim even of being independent? Is it not a matter of shame???

Many more questions are there....

All remains unanswered.....

Year after year.....

An Independence Day or A Repentance Day???

Please correct me if I am wrong with my thoughts....

Just One Banana Every Day, Takes You Along A Healthy Way......

Banana is a fruit of choice of millions since ancient times for many reasons. Few most popular reasons for liking banana is mentioned below:


* It is freely available everywhere.
* It is economical.
* It is easy and convenient to carry even in journey.
* It tastes so good.
* It is easy to digest.
* It is considered as a pure food.
* It is a most preferred fruit to be offered to god (according to hindu religious belief). 
* It is not messy and easily manageable.
* It is available in a wide range of variety to choose upon.
* It remains available throughout the year.

I am sure the list will keep on growing. Basically, there are uncountable reasons why banana has been a most preferred and loved fruit not only in India but, almost in every part of the world. At many places it is considered as a very safe and appropriate food to be given as a first solid food to a child.

This is such a popular fruit that you can find it selling, almost at every public place. Whether its a Fruit Market, Railway Station, Bus Stand, entrance of a Temple or even at the gate of a School. Of course, now it has occupied a considerably bigger space in departmental stores also. Somehow or somewhere the reason behind such popularity of this fruit is the health benefits associated with it.

Banana is known for its digestive property since long back from ancient times. It regulates digestive system by restoring normal bowel functions specially during diarrhea. Even after consuming too much of alcohol when there is an upset bowel, Banana helps restore the system quite wonderfully. Banana is enriched with potassium and electrolytes so, in diarrheal condition when there is excessive loss of electrolytes due to too much of runny stools it benefits like a panacea. Banana has also a lot of fibers which significantly help in aid digestion.

As said earlier Bananas do have potassium which is a vital mineral known to be effective in normalizing heartbeat. Potassium in banana helps adequate supply of oxygen to the brain and thus body's water balance is regulated. Due to risen metabolic rates during stress potassium levels are reduced. Hence, Just one banana a day... keeps stress away...sounds cool ???

Bananas are known to be rich in Iron and so it helps maintain the hemoglobin level of the body thus takes a good control over anemia. Thus, maintaining the hemoglobin level along with the additional added benefit of B6 banana maintains the glow of your skin also. Is this not a good deal ladies ? Just one banana everyday, keeps you glowing all the way...

Whenever, there is a cramp please remember to have a banana once again due to its potassium and magnesium as well as B6 content. Both potassium and magnesium are used by human body in electrical exchanges of nerves and muscles. Therefore, whether it is a menstrual cramp or just any other muscular cramps banana helps in getting rid of cramps. So, what you'll say ? Just one banana a day...keeps the cramps far away...   

This amazing fruit helps strengthening your bones too, you know ? Basically, bananas are enriched with fructooligosaccharides which provides nourishment to some friendly bacteria being present in the human body specially at colon. They produce some digestive enzymes which are responsible for better and enhanced absorption of Calcium and Magnesium and thus the bones get strengthened. So, do you agree ? Just one banana in a day...lets the bone stronger way...

It may sound crazy but it is a fact that Banana helps quit smoking. Since, there is Vit B6 and B12 found naturally as well there is Potassium and Magnesium also available in Banana which, are found quite helpful in the conditions like nicotine withdrawal syndrome. Hence, if you have a desire to quit smoking banana augments your desire. Now, should I say ? Just one banana a day... smoking ??? NO WAY..... 

Banana considerably boosts the production of serotonin and dopamine, which is known as a  moderate mood elevator so, consuming banana keeps your mood fresh.  Now, you can say goodbye to depression. This is another good reason to eat a banana every day. Isn't it ? Well, let's say...Just one banana everyday...Keeps you on all the day....

Now onwards please remember what I say...
Just One Banana Every Day, Takes You Along A Healthy Way......

Disclaimer: I am not good with Shutter & Lens. All images courtesy - Google Image 

Eat Healthy Stay Fit : This Summer (I)

As the summer season begins, it brings lots of harsh and unpleasant experiences. It is always associated with many diseases and discomfort. Nothing seems enough to offer relief and comfort. Even its quite troublesome to keep us healthy and fit on a day to day basis. Thank god, nature had to offer so many fruits this season which not only tasty to eat but, they give tremendous benefits in order to keep us healthy, refreshed and rejuvenated. One among this Precious and Power packed fruit is JAMUN (Syzygium Cumuni). It is always less whatever we praise about this fruit. The JAMUN tree is native to India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Indonesia. It was introduced in Florida, USA in 1911. However, Now it is grown in various countries like Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago also.
It has got several local names such as jambas, jamun, jambolan, rajaman, kala jamun, neredu, naval, nerale, jamali, java plum, black plum and black berry. 

JAMUN is a very rich source of Carotene, Iron, Folic Acid, Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorous and Sodium. JMAUN has a high level of Vitamin C also. 
Sugar in JAMUN is in the form of Glucose and Fructose which hydrates, cools and refreshes the heat stressed body. Thus JAMUN is a natural heat reliever in summer season. 
JAMUN is a rich source of antioxidants,and phytochemicals like anthocyanins, glucosides, oxalic acid, kaemferol etc. The seeds and leaves contains essential oils.

Nutritional Levels In Jamun/ Black Plum/ Java Plum

Java Plum, raw
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy	251 kJ (60 kcal)
Carbohydrates	15.56 g
Fat	0.23 g
Protein	0.72 g
Water	83.13 g
Vitamin A	3 IU
Thiamine (vit. B1)	0.006 mg (1%)
Riboflavin (vit. B2)	0.012 mg (1%)
Niacin (vit. B3)	0.260 mg (2%)
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.160 mg (3%)
Vitamin B6	0.038 mg (3%)
Vitamin C	14.3 mg (17%)
Calcium	19 mg (2%)
Iron	0.19 mg (1%)
Magnesium	15 mg (4%)
Phosphorus	17 mg (2%)
Potassium	79 mg (2%)
Sodium	14 mg (1%)
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Source: USDA Nutrient Database

Taste wise also JAMUN is quite favorite fruit of all age group. Specially, due to pink pigmentation of tongue children run after this wonder fruit. Sprinkling a bit of salt makes it more tasty.

Though the color of JAMUN is Black but, a regular use of it entire the season gives tremendous   glow to your skin. It is not a hyperbolic statement if I say JAMUN a power house of health. Not just fruit but, the entire tree of JAMUN has been proved extremely beneficial for entire mankind. From ancient times Indian health practitioners (Vaidyas) have been most widely and commonly  using the bark, the leaves, the fruits and the seeds of JAMUN to treat various diseases. The studies from Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Biochemistry a division of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and Central Drug Research Institute has recommended it as a Diabetic Fighter for its hypoglycemic properties(lowering the blood sugar level).  

Medicinal and Health benefits of JAMUN :
*         JAMUN is very effective for the treatment of Diabetes. Several studies provide enough evidences that JAMUN seed are rich in alkaloids which have great hypoglycemic effects with up to 30% reduction in blood sugar level.   
*       JAMUN is a great digestive which activates the Liver and Spleen. JAMUN juice is Carminative and Diuratic so gives a soothing effect to the Digestive System. It helps to promote the mucosal defensive factor thus, offers excellent anti-diarrhoeal effects and cures Peptic-Ulcers also. Hence, JAMUN is a proven Gastro Protective. 

*         JAMUN is found to be an excellent Blood Purifier and thus extremely effective in the treatment of ACNE and skin eruptions like Freckles. JAMUN helps cure Anemia also by increasing the Hemoglobin level. 
*          JAMUN fruit pulp with Sesame Oil is quite effective in lowering High Fevers.
*       JAMUN effectively relieves Throat Infections and Respiratory Diseases also. To maintain a healthy voice and relieve hoarseness, gargle with a concoction of JAMUN seeds boiled in water for some time and cooled. 
*           JAMUN is very much effective in removing Renal Stones if JAMUN seed powder is taken along with Yoghurt.    
*         JAMUN is such a fruit about which more you say lesser it would be. Nevertheless, another amazing and wonderful property of JAMUN is an excellent SEX STIMULANT. It is a wonderful Natural VIAGRA. It rejuvenates health, vigor and vitality in old ages even.     

Eating JAMUN with black salt and roasted cumin seed powder relieves Hyper acidity. The Juice of ripe JAMUN fruit is used to prepare sauces and beverages. For treating pimples, grind the dry seeds. Add some cow's milk and apply on the pimples while going to bed at night. Wash in the morning. A regular use ensures a bright, fair and glowing skin. The powder of JAMUN bark is effective to control bleeding. Juice of JAMUN or decoction of JAMUN vinegar offers significant relief from enlargement of spleen, chronic diarrhea and retention of urine. The extract of tender leaves of JAMUN and Mango helps control vomiting in Jaundice.

Much better aspect is that it is freely available everywhere in India and this amazing boon of nature is quite affordable so anyone may avail its benefit. Enjoy it this Summer and share your experiences. 

Amen......