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Sat 11 February, 2006 9:40 AM
FAT, DIET AND HEART
A new study that examined close to 50,000 women says there is no connection between fat rich diets and the risk of heart related ailments. That could be true, for no one says that the cause of such ailments is a fat rich diet. We are given to understand that eating saturated fats would build up cholesterol levels and block heart vessels. Is that true? That is the problem one would like to know more about.
Fri 10 February, 2006 9:34 AMMIND AND HEALTH
Deepak Chopra, the well known new-age guru says to change the print out of the body you need to change the software of the mind. A health columnist in today's newspaper agreed and went on to say how mind and heart are connected. People who are freindly, modest and easy going sail through the problems of life effortlessly.
I think if only one can find joy in struggling with life - then life can become less disturbing. A TV actress commited suicide yesterday, saying she was fed up with life. Or rather its problems perhaps. But most of these are created, often with malice and intent. If only one can remove these from one's own mind - remove the anger and sense of losing - then perhaps we can march ahead, which is the main thing.
Tue 7 February, 2006 9:47 AMGOOGLE EARTH IN CARS
Google is tying up with Volkswagen to offer its mapping software to be used like GPS systems. Anyone would be able to find out their location using their popular earth maps.
Sat 4 February, 2006 9:30 AM
COLAS AND CAFFEINE
Colas contain caffeine, and this fact is not widely known. Drinking a bottle a day regularly for some time created a craving, and not getting a dose means getting a headache.
Coke started as a drink that contained cocaine. When cocaine was banned, the substitute found was probably caffeine. These facts are not very well known, and should be known if one is to take control over what he/she consumes.
Coffee makes for a nice drink once in a while. But that decision is for everyone to make. Mass manipulation with these compounds without adequate information is an unfair practice.
Fri 3 February, 2006 9:29 AM
CONTROLLING APPETITE
As an individual one may feel like giving free vent to one's desires, but we are also a part of a wider community - where there are rules, norms, and laws that protect us. A show of appetite is somthing I feel one should resist. Naked lust is animalistic. As humans we should love ourselves as humans first. Someone once said that the whole idea is not to be rid of desires, but to master them.
Thu 2 February, 2006 9:52 AM
RED MEAT AND BOWEL CANCER
A study in the journal Cancer Research has linked excessive consumption of red meat - beef/pork - to bowel cancer. The implication here is that if excess use causes this condition, then even moderate or light use over a long period could result in the same.
But does this conclusion really follow? An excess amount is bound to create some imbalance. Can light/moderate consumption also cause similar sick states. This is something that needs to be clearly stated.
Wed 1 February, 2006 9:35 AMFRESH AND NATURAL DOES NOT MEAN HEALTHY
The Australian consumers' association, in a booklet published by choice online, has tried to correct popular notions on health food. IT says fresh and natural does not mean the stuff is good for you. Nor does fat free mean less calories. A baked product need not be low in fats at all. And a raspberry youghurt may not actually contain raspberry.
Another statement that was revealing was on spinach: it is not a good source of iron, as popularly believed. What they actually mean to say perhaps is that the iron in vegetables is not absorbed as much as the one in meat - heme iron.
Tue 31 January, 2006 4:37 PM
APPLES AND MEMORY
A new research at University of Massachusetts has revealed the health effects of eating apples in preventing memory loss. The study, conducted on rats, found higher mental activity in specimens that were fed a good amount of apple juice.
Mon 30 January, 2006 9:32 AM
EXTREMES OF PASSION
Moderation is the key to good health, and that applies to all desires. Wanting something very badly, without control sooner or later gets one in trouble. Whether it is money or any other desire, an urgent need easily leads to falling in traps, for anyone can sense the urgency in the behaviour, and then extract a good deal out of it.
Sat 28 January, 2006 5:18 PM
HOW NOT TO OVERSLEEP
The best way I have found to get up early within 7 hours or even less is to go to bed as early as possible, say before 10 for sure. The body automatically wakes up before 5, somtimes even at 4. The trick is to go to bed early, almost proverbially.
Fri 27 January, 2006 9:32 AM
WALKING FOR HEALTH
The University of Texas, Austin conducted a small trial on treadmills and found a 30 minute brisk workout good for patients feeling low. It was as good as drinking coffee, or a cigaratte. The effects - feeling vigourous and good, lasted up to an hour.
Walking is man's best medicine.
- Hippocrates.
Wed 25 January, 2006 9:32 AM
TOP TEN ELIXIRS
The forbes top ten elixirs for a long life:
The 4 th and 10 th tips seem just alright. A good pet and a good wife. Numbers 6, 1, and 7 clash. A rich man is wont to sleep more and smoke.
For antioxidants, try fresh, slender carrots in the winter season. Wash them with water and eat them raw as I do. They come really cheap, as I just bought them yesterday evening. Never purchased anything so cheap - just a dime.
Tue 24 January, 2006 6:47 PM
CANCER AND CHANTS
The emeritus professor, Dr. Hari Sharma, at the Ohio State University says that chanting verses from the Sam Veda and a religious text can reduce the proportion of cancer cells! The remark is made in the context of Ayurveda - the ancient Indian medical science.
This seems quite unbelievable. The newpaper report that carried the views ended on a lighter note by commenting that a hard rock song could perhaps increase the proportion of mutant cells in the womb!
More comments on this later.
Mon 23 January, 2006 6:40 PMCOCONUT WATER, FEVER, AND BEVERAGE USE
Coconut water has a very cooling effect when taken during fever. A lot of fruits help as well. Skipping the morning bath, and altering the daily schedule helps a lot to relax.
Yesterday's newspaper carried an article on beverage use, and the author wished if these could be banned or stopped. But the continued use was ascribed to human weakness. She finally settled for moderation as the key to health!
Dictatorial tendencies too submit to moderation, when it is not possible to control things.
Sat 21 January, 2006 4:09 PM
I am back! Sorry for the interruption in blogs, but I thought there should be some period of rest.
There are many people, in my experience film actresses, who say drinking lots of water helps. I normally consume at the most three glasses of water in all forms combined. And haven't seen any adverse effects. But I took the advise and have been drinking at least six to eight glasses. The way to do this is to drink half a glass or more every time you empty your bladder. The cycle goes on throughout the day. So far I haven't noticed any major change in my level of activity. But it seems like a healthy habit to drink lots of water and let it drain all the waste and toxic material out of the system.
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