What is this DOMS?

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

 

DOMS typically is a phenomenon of muscle pain, soreness, stiffness or swelling that is felt due to microscopic tearing of the muscle fibers within 12-48 hours after exercise or sports activities. It is caused by lactic acid buildup during exercise. However, since lactic acid disperses fairly rapidly, it subsides pretty early – say within 2-3 days.

 

The amount of tearing or soreness depends on how hard and how long we exercise and what type of exercise we do. Any movement we aren't used to can lead to DOMS, but eccentric muscle contractions (movements that cause muscle to forcefully contract while it lengthens) seem to cause the most soreness. Examples of eccentric muscle contractions include going down stairs, running downhill, lowering weights and the downward motion of squats and push-ups. This has been shown to be the result of more muscle cell damage than is seen with typical concentric contractions after exercises on a level ground, in which a muscle successfully shortens during contraction against a load.

 

This muscle pain is a normal response to unusual exertion and is part of an adaptation process that leads to greater stamina and strength as the muscles recover and build. There are conflicting observations that perpetual muscular soreness assures muscle growth as opposed to reports also of stagnation through overtraining.

 

This is markedly different than the acute pain of muscle strains and sprains that is felt as an abrupt, specific and sudden pain that occurs during activity and often causes swelling or bruising.

 

Normally soreness will go away in 3 to 7 days with no special treatment. If not, perform some easy low-impact aerobic exercise to increase blood flow. Gentle massaging the affected muscles may alleviate DOMS by approximately 30%. Yoga still better. Avoid vigorous exercise to allow the soreness to subside thoroughly. Contrast showers as a treatment, alternating between cold and hot water help increase circulation and ease DOMS.

 

TIPS FOR PREVENTION BETTER THAN CURE:

 

1)    Warm up thoroughly before activity and cool down completely afterward.

2)    Cool Down with gentle stretching after exercise.

3)    Follow the Ten Percent Rule. When beginning a new activity start gradually and build up your time and intensity no more than ten percent per week.

4)    Avoid making sudden major changes in the type of exercise and the amount of time that you exercise.

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…No, Doms Is Not A Doom's Day...

 

Fitness Basically Is Not A Dirty Word. It's Just A Program To Characterize  A Good Life, To Keep Fit To Stay In Shape

 

Not To Allow Muscles To Grow Soft And Weak

Strengthen Immune System

Strengthen Immune System

Before Dinner, swim a while. After Dinner, walk a mile!

WALKING - SWIMMING - EXERCISE

Increases good cholesterol, Reduces bad cholesterol. Strengthens immune system

President Franklyn Roosevelt who had lost use of his legs from polio was able to build upper body strength from daily swimming the white house pool. That helped him easily from wheelchair to wheel.

John Kennedy who suffered from chronic back pains also benefited from swimming in the W H Pool coz warm water soothed his back.

Jimmy Carter ran regularly 7 Kms a day.

General Ford worked with weights- an activity Ronald Reagan used to keep in shape.

Theodore Roosevelt used to take his cabinet colleagues on long exhausting hikes. He trained 3 times a week with 2 Japanese wrestlers.

Harry Truman walked 3 Kms every morning at hundred and 20 steps a minute.

John Adams walked by the light of the moon or stars 6 Kms, returning home in time to see sunrise from eastern chamber of White House.

No wonder, the Presidents had lasting staying power!

The Scary Parkinson's

AN AILMENT IS AN OPPORTUNITY
ONE MUST GRAB TO CHANGE ONE'S LIFE STYLE.

THE SCARY PARKINSON’S

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative condition affecting movement and balance in an ageing person.

Dopamine is the neurotransmitter critical to relaying brain messages that control both balance and movement.

Too much or too little iron intake may have a significant impact on the brain, increasing the risk of Parkinson's disease.

A new animal study confirms that both iron deficiency and toxicity are linked to the specific genes and neuronal suicide that lead to dopamine shortages responsible for development of Parkinson's, says researcher Cathy Levenson from Florida State University.

"The mouse is a good model for humans as it produces dopamine in the same way as the human brain," Levenson told NutraIngredients.com. What this shows us is that iron deficiency is not only linked to anemia and fatigue, but also a problem for the brain and risk for Parkinson's. This has not been recognized until now," she added.

Dopamine levels fall as the brain cells or neurons responsible for transporting it begin to 'commit suicide' at higher-than normal-rates, triggering the chain of events that eventually precipitates the onset of Parkinson's disease.

Researchers reported last year that high intake of iron, especially in combination with high manganese intake, may be related to risk for Parkinson's disease.

Levenson said her findings show that people should not self-prescribe iron supplements but should wait until a doctor notifies them of a deficiency.

"I'd be nervous about just handing someone iron supplement...Self-medicating may have unintended consequences," she said.

THE DISEASE AND ITS MEDICINE ARE
LIKE TWO FACTIONS IN A BESIEZED
TOWN; THEY TEAR ONEANOTHER TO
PIECES, BUT BOTH UNITE AGAINST
THEIR COMMON ENEMY -NATURE.
..... JEFFREY

A Loaded Pistol within which Never Fires

In the midst of all hustle and bustle of daily fast life with multifarious activities and obligations, the blockages in the subconscious make it difficult for us to put aside even 10-20 minutes for spiritual practice. A 50% blockage in the main coronary artery supplying blood > nutrition to the heart triggers a panic with a rush to the Cardiologist. However 100% blockage in the artery supplying nutrition to the subconscious does not flutter even a fly and remains ignored and overlooked for years together irrespective of it causing spiritual death.

 

Spiritual practice is difficult, of course, but is made still more so by the fact that we often don't know how to establish the right inner attitude. In our unconscious, in our subconscious, there's something that blocks us and stops us from getting corrected to find harmonious rhythm amid body, mind, heart and soul. 

 

We simply do not have customs and practices in place from our childhood to grow with an intuitive divine belief that our academic, social, emotional, professional obligations that take away 95% of our time will be far more facilitated towards successful exploits if we can spare just 5% of our time to seek inner light.

 

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LOOK OUT FOR SYMPTOMS FOR INNER LIGHT EPIDEMIC NEXT!

 

HE THAT LOSETH WEALTH LOSETH MUCH;

HE THAT LOSETH FRIENDS LOSETH MORE; BUT HE THAT LOSETH HIS SPIRITS LOSETH ALL …… SPANISH MAXIM

 

Rub the Right Way - Champi! Mallis!

MASSAGING WITH THE INPUTS FROM A PROFESSIONAL LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST IS A SIMPLE SELF-HELP TOOL THAT EMPOWERS YOU TO ADD VALUE TO YOUR HEALTH!

Ø Champissage or Indian head massage has been used in India for centuries. It is not just simple Smear, Stroke, Pressure, Knead, Rolling type movement or Rub on the head, shoulders, arms, and neck! It combines Massage with the more subtle form of chakra balancing.

Ø "Champi" comes from Sanskrit/Hindi word "champā" the flowers of the plant Michelia champaca which have traditionally been used to make fragrant hair-oil - Champanu Tel".

Ø Massage is the treatment and practice of manipulation of the soft body tissues with physical, functional, therapeutic, and in some cases psychological purposes and goals.

Ø Target tissues may include muscles, tendons, ligaments, skin, joints, or other connective tissue, as well as lymphatic vessels, and/or organs of the gastrointestinal system.

Ø Massage can be applied with the hands, fingers, elbows, forearm, and feet or with mechanical aids.

Ø The benefits of massage include pain relief, reduced trait anxiety and depression, and temporarily reduced blood pressure, heart rate, and state anxiety. The Theory is that massage induces blocking of pain signals to the brain, activating the parasympathetic nervous system which may stimulate the release of endorphins and serotonin, thus preventing fibrosis or scar tissue and increasing the flow of lymph, and improving sleep. But these are not scientifically proven or backed up by clinical research.

Ø In professional settings, massage involves the client being treated while lying on a massage table, sitting upright in a massage chair, or lying on a pad on the floor. The massagee is generally partially disrobed, and his body would be "draped" with towels or sheets.

Ø Many different types of oils can be used including fractionated coconut oil, grape seed oil, macadamia oil, sesame oil, pecan oil, and mustard oil. Arnica, from the flowers or leaves of the Arnica montana. Often uses olive oil as a base when used medicinally, or almond oil when used as a massage oil.

Ø Deep tissue techniques are generally designed for more focused massage work. Working a specific joint, muscle or muscle group, the practitioner can access deeper layers of the soft tissue. Starting superficially and easing into the depth of the muscle slowly often allows more movement. If the pressure is applied too deeply or too quickly, the muscle may tighten to protect that area, and unnecessary damage or inflammation can be induced. Very little lubricant is used as the pressure doesn't travel much over the skin. The most commonly used 'tools' during deep tissue massage may include, 3 and 6 fingers, reinforced fingers, knuckles, a flat elbow, opposing thumbs, the heel of the hand or foot, and the forearm.

Ø Heated stones were used by Egyptians, Native Americans for massage. Smooth hot or cold stones, usually basalt or marble, are used to massage the body. When heated stones are used muscles relax allowing the massage therapist to work deeper into the muscle. Energy medicine is sometimes incorporated into stone massage. Stones are heated in hot water and are placed under the back, along both sides of the spine, and on top of the torso and are believed to heat the chakra or meridians centers. Heated stones coated in oil are then used directly in the hands of the therapist delivering various massaging strokes.

Teeth and Tongue - The Diggers

Fast a day a week. Live only on juices. It's a simple remedy to purify blood and keep body free from diseases by allowing the body to eliminate all accumulated poisonous toxins.

Only 30-40% of over-eat is enough for us to survive. The balance 60-70% helps doctors to survive. We dig our own graves with our own teeth and tongue.

To be healthy and fit, one must live in a state of perpetual light hunger.

EATING IS MAKING BLOOD. EXERCISING IS DISTRIBUTING BLOOD. BREATHING IS PURIFYING BLOOD.

OVER-EATING

1. Imposes strain on Liver
2. Harms Digestive system
3. Hurts the stomach
4. Causes obesity
5. Causes toxicity
6. Increases work-loads of heart, liver, kidneys.
7. Disturbs lung rhythm

Food - Acid Forming?

The body has a pH balance ... just like you have to balance the water in your fish tank. Anyone whoever had a fish tank knows that the water has to be kept at 7 pH or you lose your fish.

 

0 pH is absolute acid - 14 pH is absolute alkaline - 7 pH is neutral

 

The blood in the body is actually 7.35 to 7.40 pH.

 

Coffee and tea are pure acid. So, the body retains water in the body to counteract the acidity ... which makes you gain weight.

 

Drinks like tea or soda will taste sweet with sugar or even worse with the chemicals that taste like fake sugar. Sodas contain phosphoric acid, malic acid, carbonic acid, and erythorbic acid. Not to mention that a lot of sodas have caffeine.

 

White sugar ferments in the body and forms acetic acid, carbonic acid and alcohol.

 

The key to good health is to keep the body pH at neutral or as close as possible

 

Acidic and basic are two extremes that describe chemicals, just like hot and cold are two extremes that describe temperature. The pH scale measures how acidic or basic a substance is. It ranges from 0 to 14. A pH of 7 is neutral. A pH less than 7 is acidic, and a pH greater than 7 is basic. Each whole pH value below 7 is ten times more acidic than the next higher value. For example, a pH of 4 is ten times more acidic than a pH of 5 and 100 times (10 times 10) more acidic than a pH of 6. So also for values above 7.

 

Sodium Hydroxide       pH  14

Blood                           pH  7.4

Pure Water                 pH 7

HCL Acid                     pH  0

 

ALWAYS RISE FROM THE TABLE WITH AN APPETITE AND YOU WILL NEVER SIT DOWN WITHOUT ONE …………………..…..Penn…………………...

Even at Sixty, You can Laugh at an Oldie at Forty

It is said that the hospital is a place where patient's relatives come to meet with other relatives of the patient. And seven times out of ten, the patient is a Granny or Grand Pa with broken bones!

 

Falls are the most common cause of broken bones for people with advancing age. And yet we fail to install relatively simple devices in the house which can make life a bit less miserable and more independent for the older adults; Which can also help those with conditions such as arthritis whereby they face mobility problems to get around!

 

Well, everybody may not end up with arthritis or in a wheelchair, but everybody does end up with certain faculties on the decline. So why not install few devices which can provide them comfort, emotional security, safety and independence   with self-confidence a bit or more enhanced to move around without fear. And without a fall!

 

Yes, some simple and minor changes will have a major impact on the quality of their lives. To help them to age gracefully and with dignity!

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Here are a few devices : U may add more!

1)    Double-faced adhesive carpet tape or rubber matting applied to the backs of rugs to prevent tripping over rugs.

2)    Changes in floor levels to be clearly marked with white or reflecting tape.

3)    Add a second handrail to the staircase, a light switch at both the bottom and the top of the stairs, and nonslip – nonskid strips.

4)    Add grab bars in the bathroom on the wall adjacent to the toilet and in the tub or shower.

5)    Textured strips applied to bathro om floors and to the bottoms of tubs and showers to help prevent falls on soapy tile or porcelain surfaces which are slippery.

6)    Use a shower chair with rubber feet.

7)    Knob-type faucet or tub hardware should be replaced with single-lever faucets, which to be easily operated by arthritic hands .

8)    To use lightweight cookware, nonslip bowls, thicker, padded-handle utensils and molded glassware to make eating and drinki ng easier.

9)    Narrow doorways pose a problem for senior citizens who use walkers or wheelchairs. Removal of a door can often provide the needed clearance. If this isn't feasible, "swing-clear" hinges can enlarge a door opening nearly two inches. Lever l atches instead of standard doorknobs alleviate the problem arthritics have with gripping or twisting. Likewise, slide bolts are easier to operate than deadbolts and provide nearly the same security.

10)  Because it takes older people longer to focus vision w hen moving between light and dark areas, light levels should be kept consistent in bedrooms and hallways, and night lights should be used.

11) Contrast the colours of the walls from the colour of the floors from the colours of steps

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PEOPLE HEAL MORE QUICKLY AT HOME THAN IN AN INSTITUTION!

 

Age is a state of mind, Age cannot wither.

We are as young as our faith and hope.

May our mind remain further engaged

Into mental and spiritual exercises!

Many a man then stay young at Sixties

Laughing at the old folks at Thirties.

Reduce the Load on Knees

To keep our mobility intact beyond Sixties into our Nineties, we need to start building up quadriceps (Front of thigh) and hamstring muscles (Back of thigh) right from childhood. To keep them in trim with age, we need to do the following exercises regularly within the framework of staying power and comfort levels.

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Weak Inflexible Sluggish Quadriceps
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and Hamstring Muscles will increase
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the load on Knees for worse.
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SQUATTING for QUADRICEPS AND HAMSTRING MUSCLES


1) Stand upright with feet slightly apart and hands stretched upwards.

2) With straight back in line with head, slowly bend knees (not waist) controlling movement down within comfort level.

3) Ensure that knees follow the same line as toes.

4) Return smoothly to starting position with ease.

5) Breathe in as you go down, out as you come up.

6) Graduate slowly to 5-10-15… ups and downs.

7) Graduate slowly keeping feet raised on toes both ways.

FOR HAMSTRING MUSCLES ONLY


1) Lie flat on your back with stretched legs.

2) Bend right knee with bottom of foot flat on the floor.

3) Raise left leg straight in air supported by hands if need be.

4) Softly straighten left leg from knee.

5) Feel the hamstring stretch within comfort limit.

6) Repeat exchanging legs.

Do You Get Bled by the Dentist OR The Tooth??

YOUR BASIC BIRTH RIGHT TO DENTAL CARE

The consequences to ignoring dental care are serious. Dental care is not just about the mouth, but has a big impact on the health of the whole body. Any infection that takes root in our mouth has excellent access to the body through the air we breathe and also the bloodstream, and so our immune system then gets stuck dealing with never-ending problems, because it can't properly get at the source. This is clearly an area where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and too few people are aware of how important it is.

Apart from getting scared of serious consequences for dental disregard, we better make ourselves aware of the importance and obligation for Dental Care right from formative years covering childhood till the life span.

It's hard to convince people that "dental health" is just another kind of "health care" that has to be done.

So here are few guide lines for religious live-in practice day in and day out: It's up to us to live with them.

GUIDE LINES :

1. It is strongly recommended that we all, specially children during the first formative years of childhood undergo brushing about twice a day, preferably with a fluoride toothpaste. And religiously before retiring to bed.

2. It helps remove plaque and other debris from the tooth. The fluoride improves the crystallinity and decreases the solubility of enamel; it promotes remineralization and decreases acid formation of the enamel, and significantly reduces the incidence of tooth decay. It also helps diagnose cavities, root canals, broken teeth, and gum disease in time.

3. Avoid dietary habits which have at least as much to do with dental health as do regular cleanings and check ups. Avoid such traditional diet regimens that are extremely calcium deficient, or Vitamin C deficient (leading to severe gum disease), or both at the same time.

4. Clove oil is a tested and age-old grandma remedy for an aching tooth.

5. Til oil gargling is good for jaws, depth of voice and good taste for food. One will not get cracked lips, bad odour, sore throat or tooth ache.

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Universal dental care ridicules the idea that the health of our teeth is somehow separate from the health of our body.

We sure do not want toothlessness to signify our culture or backwardness. The resultant lack of self-esteem inflicts the individual's personal and professional demeanor. As a public face of the family, it triggers an instant devaluation of the individual's and family's personality in the eyes of others. Think > it's more a cultural and educational thing.

And Second, dentists do not feel a cultural responsibility that comes with a profession. The dentists don't have this inculcated in any way during their training. On the contrary, they are taught to operate their practices solely as a business. It's cash on table proposition not covered by insurance.

…………….BABY TEETH………….

1. Primary teeth play an important role in chewing, speech habits, appearance and preserving space for a child's permanent teeth. Therefore, a safe, effective and agreeable method of preventive dental care is vital. For babies under the age of three years, parents are normally advised to dispense a specific quantity of fluoride toothpaste when they clean their baby's primary teeth. Initially, it is sometimes advisable to wipe the plaque off the baby's teeth and gums with damp gauze or a washcloth. Then, after the age of about one, when more teeth are emerging including the back ones, it is suggested that brushing may be introduced.

2. When a primary tooth emerges from the gums into the oral cavity, the enamel surface of the tooth always benefits from brushing it daily and/or a regular application of fluoride.

3. A baby's mouth has great physiological and psychological significance. In the first few years of a child's life, the mouth is an important source of need and stimulation, as evidenced conspicuously in the acts of eating, drinking and suckling. Recurrent episodes of a negative experience often prompt a parent to compromise or abandon all together a regimen of regular dental care for their baby. Later, the child may not become motivated to brush on their own.

4. Excepting in special circumstances, the Canadian Dental Association no longer recommends fluoride supplements for babies less than three years old. The American Dental Association recommends; only in special circumstances, a 0.25 mg. fluoride supplement for children aged six months to three years.

5. Think of getting a bite-guard for kids so that they do not batter their teeth more by grinding them at night.

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GO TO A DENTIST AND YOU GET BLED MORE BY HIM THAN BY THE TOOTH!

Tea, Caffeine and our Heart Rate

MAY MY CUP OF TEA BE LIGHT & HALF SO THAT MY CUP OF WOE IS NOT FULL!

As long as we get a fresh cup of tea on demand, who bothers whether it is Black Tea or Green Tea? Whether it is Darjeeling, Assam or Nilgiri? Whether it is medicinal tea or harmful tea?

Popular in India, China and other Asian countries for thousands of years, GREEN Tea has been shown to have significant Medicinal > Therapeutic effect...All tea leaves contain caffeine, tannins, essential oils, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals and trace elements (such as fluoride). Green tea has many health benefits. It is anti-inflammatory; lowers blood cholesterol levels, has a beneficial effect on the circulation and liver; protects against tooth decay and detoxifies the blood.

But! But! Take care: Too much caffeine can increase your heart rate, restlessness and insomnia.

Every extravagant cup of over-indulgence- especially if it be strong fermented tea is blessed by the devil in you only! Jane porter says, “when the cup of any sensual pleasure is drained to the bottom, there is always poison in the dregs.”

The difference between black and green teas lies in their processing. Black tea is fermented, whereas green tea, which is prepared from steamed, dried leaves, is not allowed to ferment. Also, some types of green tea are lightly roasted.

The minimal processing helps retain the tea's green color, gives it a flowery aroma and fresh flavour and also preserves the active ingredients that produce the tea's health benefits. Green tea may help prevent tooth decay, high blood pressure, heart disease and several forms of cancer. It also invigorates the body and improves concentration.

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Preparation of the tea : Place 1 rounded tsp. of tea leaves per cup in a teapot. Heat the water until it is simmering (160 deg F); cool briefly (vigorously boiling water can destroy the tea's gentle flavour). Pour the water over the tea leaves; cover the pot. For a mild flavour, let the pot stand 2-3 min; for a stronger flavour, steep for 4-6 min> Warning: contains high caffeine content

The active ingredient caffeine: While green tea is highly touted for its health benefits, it does contain a high level of caffeine. Depending on how long it brews, a 6 oz. cup of green tea has 10-50 mg. of caffeine. While this stimulant improves concentration and boosts alertness, it also increases the heart rate and could keep you from getting a good night's rest. To lower the caffeine content of green tea, pour a little water over the leaves prior to infusion and strain the water off after 30 seconds. Then prepare the tea as usual.

The trace element fluoride: The fluoride found in green tea hardens tooth enamel and makes teeth more resistant to decay. Do not give tea to infants, however, because it may inhibit iron metabolism.

For athletic performance: Cold green tea is an ideal thirst quencher. Its stimulating effect and high concentration of vital substances increase mental and physical performance during exercise.

For fasting and detoxification: Known in China as a fat-melter, because of its cholesterol lowering effects, green tea contains no calories and is recommended as nutritional supplement.

Common types of green tea in India:

Green Assam

This tea comes from the Assam plateau, the largest tea growing district in the world. Only a small amount of the tea from this area is used to produce green tea.

Green Darjeeling

Grown on the southern slopes of the Himalayas, green Darjeeling tea is especially gentle on the body because of the minimal processing.

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Teas from India

From Nilgiri in the south to Darjeeling in the north, the plantations range from low-grown areas (sea level up to 2000ft) to high-grown (more than 4000 ft high). Generally plucked from March to October, each area produces teas of distinctive character.

Although India produces mostly black teas, a small amount of green tea (1% of total production) is produced mainly for the Afghanistan market.

Assam

Assam tea has distinctive flecked brown and gold leaves known as "orange" when dried. In flavour it is robust, bright with a smooth, malt pungency and is perfect as the first cup of tea of the day. Such teas are used in everyday popular blends because of the full-bodied richness. There is also an Assam Green tea with unusual light, almost sweet liquor.

First Flush Assam

Assam tea bushes start growing in March and the first flush is picked for 8 to 10 weeks, first flush Assams e.g. Bamonpookri, an excellent quality tea with a strong fresh flavour. Are rarely marketed in the Europe, unlike first flush Darjeelings.

Second Flush Assam

The plucking of the second flush begins in June with most of the production taking place from July to September. The second flush Assam is the best of the season and when brewed give a rich aroma, a clear dark read liquor and a strong malty taste. Good examples of second flush Assam are, Napuk, displaying all the qualities of a well made Assam and Thowra, which has a strong spicy liquor and lots of body.

Darjeeling

Regarded as the "Champagne of Teas”, light and delicate in flavour and aroma, and with undertones of muscatel, Darjeeling is an ideal complement to dinner or afternoon tea. The first "flushes" (pluckings) are thought to produce the best Darjeeling vintage but all crops are of very high quality. Darjeeling Green is rare tea similar to Japanese Sencha with an exquisite aroma and delicate taste.

First Flush Darjeeling

The Darjeeling bushes' first new shoots - the first flush - are picked in April. These first teas of the season are the finest and are much in demand, fetching incredibly high prices at auction. Castleton First Flush, has a perfect green-brown leaf and is from one of the most prestigious gardens in the area. It gives an exquisite perfume and taste of green muscatel. Bloomfield First Flush is again from a recognised garden and its subtle astringent flavour is typical of Darjeeling first flush.

Second Flush Darjeeling

Second flush Darjeelings are picked between May and June and produce excellent quality teas that are considered by some to be better than the first flush as they have a fruitier, less astringent flavour than the earlier teas. The leaves are darker brown and contain plenty of silvery tip. Again good examples of second flush Darjeelings are, Puttabong, which is one of the better second flush Darjeelings available, with a discernible muscatel flavour and Namring, a fruity balanced taste perfect for afternoon tea.

Nilgiri

Most Nilgiri teas are used for blending, but there is a rapidly growing demand for the speciality tea of the area. Nilgiri has a bright amber colour and a refreshing, bright and delicate taste. Nunsch is a typical Nilgiri tea, large-leafed, which gives a fruity, bright and flavourful brew.

India Tea

A blend of teas from all parts of India, this is often served as afternoon tea or after a meal. It is full-bodied, refreshing and with delicate hints of its regional origins.

Ten Marvels of a Mile

Walking a Mile or Two, Simple Daily Free-arm Exercises and Yogic Deep Breathing will bring you windfalls like this :

1. Well shaped body

2. Strengthened immune system

3. More good, Less bad cholesterol

4. Plaque-free arteries

5. Erect posture

6. Normal Blood Pressure

7. Flight of fatigue

8. Fading Body fat

9. Brimful of energy

10. Improved self esteem

You will never pardon yourself for allowing your muscles to grow soft and weak.

Reduce the Load on Knees

To keep our mobility intact beyond Sixties into our Nineties, we need to start building up quadriceps (Front of thigh) and hamstring muscles (Back of thigh) right from childhood. To keep them in trim with age, we need to do the following exercises regularly within the framework of staying power and comfort levels.

Weak Inflexible Sluggish Quadriceps and Hamstring Muscles will increase the load on Knees for worse.

SQUATTING for QUADRICEPS AND HAMSTRING MUSCLES

1) Stand upright with feet slightly apart and hands stretched upwards.

2) With straight back in line with head, slowly bend knees (not waist) controlling movement down within comfort level.

3) Ensure that knees follow the same line as toes.

4) Return smoothly to starting position with ease.

5) Breathe in as you go down, out as you come up.

6) Graduate slowly to 5-10-15… ups and downs.

7) Graduate slowly keeping feet raised on toes both ways.

FOR HAMSTRING MUSCLES ONLY

1) Lie flat on your back with stretched legs.

2) Bend right knee with bottom of foot flat on the floor.

3) Raise left leg straight in air supported by hands if need be.

4) Softly straighten left leg from knee.

5) Feel the hamstring stretch within comfort limit.

6) Repeat exchanging legs.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Quick Beer on a Full Belly

The class was amazed to see on the Lecturer's desk a bag of sand, a bag of pebbles, some big rocks and a bucket. It was time for a pre-exam lecture on time management. He beacons an undergraduate to come on the platform and fill up the bucket.

A thoughtless novice starts with the sand, then the pebbles, then wastes lot of time pushing in the rocks, which not all fit in the bucket and makes a mess.

"Isn't that poor time and thought management" shrills the lecturer, "If you'd have put the rocks first, then the pebbles, then the sand, all three would have fit to the full. This is much like time management, in that by completing your biggest tasks first, you leave room to complete your medium tasks, then your smaller ones in given time. By getting lost into your smallest tasks first, you spend so much time on them, you leave yourself unable to complete either medium or large tasks satisfactorily.

And the lecturer re-fills the bucket, big rocks first, then pebbles, then sand, shaking the bucket between each so that everything fits. And heaves a sigh of anticipation of thunderous clapping.

"But Sir," Walks in one student, slouched at the back of the class, "you've forgotten one thing…..."

At which the student approaches the bucket, produces a can of lager, opens it, pours into the bucket and quips with a smile, "No matter, Sir, how much full, your bucket or belly is, there's always time, space and thought for a quick beer."

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A Health Officer drives into a village to check what precautions the villagers are taking for pure drinking water.

The Village Head assures the Bureaucrat that they chlorinate the village Pond, discourage activities like swimming, washing in the pond, collect water from the pond in clean utensils and boil water. Even then for the sake of safety, they drink beer only!