Point to Ponder

Don’t feel happy that your girlfriend/boyfriend has sent you such a romantic message.

Think instead, who must have sent it to her/him??

Priceless

Rohit wakes up at home with a huge hangover. He forces himself to open his eyes, and the first thing he sees is a couple of aspirins and a glass of water on the side table. He sits down and sees his clothing in front of him, all clean and pressed.

Rohit looks around the room and sees that it is in perfect order, spotless, clean. So is the rest of the house. He takes the aspirins and notices a note on the table. "Honey, breakfast is on the stove, I left early to go shopping. Love You!"

So he goes to the kitchen and sure enough there is a hot breakfast and the morning newspaper. His son is also at the table, eating. Rohit asks, "Son, what happened last night?"

His son says, "Well, you came home around 3 AM, drunk and delirious. Broke some furniture, puked in the hallway, and gave yourself a black eye when you stumbled into the door".

Confused, Rohit asks, "So, why is everything in order and so clean, and breakfast is on the table waiting for me? I should expect a big quarrel with her!"

His son replies, "Oh, that! Mom dragged you to the bedroom, and when she tried to take your clothes n shoes off, you said, "Lady leave me alone! I'm married!"

*Moral*

Self-induced hangover -- Rs. 2000.00

Broken furniture -- Rs. 20,000.00

Breakfast -- Rs. 100.00

Saying the Right Thing While Drunk - ***PRICELESS* **

Management lesson - By Little Johnny

Johnny wanted to have sex with a girl in his office, but she belonged to someone else...

One day, Johnny got so frustrated that he went up to her and said, "I'll give you a $100 if you let me screw you. But the girl said NO.

Johnny said, "I'll be fast. I'll throw the money on the floor, you bend down, and I'll be finished by the time you pick it up. "

She thought for a moment and said that she would have to consult her boyfriend... So she called her boyfriend and told him the story.

Her boyfriend says, "Ask him for $200, pick up the money very fast, he won't even be able to get his pants down."

So she agrees and accepts the proposal. Half an hour goes by, and the boyfriend is waiting for his girlfriend to call.

Finally, after 45 minutes, the boyfriend calls and asks what happened.

She responded, "The bastard used coins!"

Management lesson: Always consider a business proposal in its entirety before agreeing to it and getting screwed!

Racism

Scene took place on a British Airways flight between Johannesburg and London

A White woman, about 50 years old, was seated next to a black man. Obviously disturbed by this, she called the air hostess.

"Madam, what is the matter," the hostess asked. "You obviously do not see it then?" she responded. "You placed me next to a black man. I do not agree to sit next to someone from such a repugnant group. Give me an alternative seat."

"Be calm please," the hostess replied. "Almost all the places on this Flight are taken. I will go to see if another place is available." The Hostess went away and then came back a few minutes

later.

"Madam, Just as I thought, there are no other available seats in the economy class.

I spoke to the captain and he informed me that there is a seat in the business class.

All the same, we still have one place in the first class."

Before the woman could say anything, the hostess continued: "It is not usual for our company to permit someone from the economy class to sit in the first class. However, given the circumstances, the captain feels that it would be scandalous to make someone sit next to someone so disgusting." She turned to the black guy, and said, "Therefore, Sir, if you would like to, please collect your hand luggage, a seat awaits you in first class."

At that moment, the other passengers who were shocked by what they had just witnessed, stood up and applauded.

Home Remedies for LICE TREATMENT

Lice Treatment

Lice infestation, also known as pediculosis is a common human problem. There are three types of lice – head lice, body lice and pubic lice that infest humans. Lifecycle of lice has three forms – nit, lymph and adult lice. Life of lice is about 30 days. Lice will die if they stay away from human body for more than two days.

So What Exactly are Lice? Lice are parasitic insects that are a brownish or grey color. They typically infest areas of the body that have a hair covering and cause itchiness and scratching. Lice infestations can spread rapidly when there is close contact between a group of people. This is why lice infestations are particularly common among children, because of the close physical contact that children tend to have when playing and also in playschools and nurseries. Lice thrive on human skin, feeding of human blood and laying eggs on hair shafts, just over the skin surface. The symptoms of lice infestations like itching and scratching are mainly experienced because of an allergic reaction to the saliva and excreta of the lice.

When we talk about lice and lice infestation most people tend to think about head lice, but these are not the only types of lice.

Head Lice: Head lice thrive on the scalp, and although they are extremely tiny they may be observable towards the nape of the neck or just behind the ears, and in any other region where hair growth is scanty. Lice have a short life cycle of just about 30 days, and they therefore have rather rapid reproductive cycles, reaching maturity in week and laying eggs that hatch in another week. The eggs that are attached to hair shaft are actually what are referred to as nits.

Body Lice: Body lice on the other hand cannot be found easily on the body as they burrow into the skin. Body lice may be observed in the seams of clothing or undergarments and they generally affect people who have poor hygiene levels.

Pubic Lice: Pubic lice infestations are often referred to as crabs and are generally found on the skin and hair in the pubic areas. At times they may also occur on other areas of coarse body hair like on the chest and on the eyebrows and eyelashes, but this is a lot less common. Pubic lice are most often spread through sexual contact with infected partners or at times through contact with contaminated objects like clothing and linen.

Good hygiene is not the only safeguard against lice infestations as not all types of lice are picked up through the same interactions. Direct contact with infected persons or contaminated objects is however necessary as lice cannot survive off their human hosts for an extended period of time. Keep in mind that lice can easily be passed on, making the condition highly contagious, which is why it is important to exercise a great deal of caution. If you have been exposed to potential infestations then it would be wise to seek treatment as the symptoms of lice do not always become apparent immediately. For mild head lice infestations some relief may be got from head lice home treatments, but keep in mind that in the case of a severe head lice infestation or most other types of lice infestation even the best natural head lice treatment may be quite ineffective. Natural treatments for head lice infestations will simply provide relief from symptoms for a brief period. In addition to lice treatment with home remedies it would be advisable to use medicated shampoos as well. Most over the counter treatments for lice, particularly for head lice are very effective.

Symptoms for Head Lice

Head lice are found behind the ears and near the neck. They may cause itching, crusting, and redness on scalp. Sometimes head lice do not show any symptoms. Repeated scratching of lice bites may cause skin infections. These infections may lead to swollen nodes resulting into lumps on the neck and behind the ears.

The symptoms a lice infestation may not always develop and may also take a lot longer to develop in some people because the symptoms of itchiness and skin irritation are caused by an allergic reaction to the saliva and excreta of lice, which means that the appearance of symptoms depends on individual sensitivity or tolerance levels. A head lice infestation would also probably cause symptoms like the appearance of skin rashes and irritation on the neck.

Causes of Head Lice

Head to head contact is the primary way of transmitting head lice. However, they are also transmitted through indirect contact like sharing pillows, hat, carpet and so on. It is a popular misconception that poor hygiene is one of the causes of head lice that probably has more to do with the fact that head lice are easily transmitted in conditions of overcrowding because of the increased physical contact.

Causes of Body Lice

Unhygienic conditions like not taking bath daily, not wearing washed cloth and so on are the primary reasons for body lice. A direct contact with the person having body lice will transmit body lice. Body lice are mainly seen in people from underdeveloped countries.

Causes of Public Lice

Pubic lice are transmitted by direct sexual contact. Using condoms does not provide any protection from pubic lice.

Remedies for Head Lice

Although natural lice remedies are extremely popular, home remedies to get rid of lice may not always be the best lice treatment option. The effectiveness of natural head lice treatments varies from person to person and there have been no scientific validations for any of the claims of the effectiveness of these head lice home treatments. Natural lice remedies may be used to treat mild lice infestations, but if there are no results within a few days, or if the infestation recurs then make sure you seek medical treatment. The problem of lice treatment also stems from the rapid reproductive cycle of lice. This basically implies that although the home remedies to get rid of lice may successfully get rid of them, eggs or nits that have already been laid will hatch to repopulate the area. This is why lice treatment is generally repeated within a period of four to five days or a week as the eggs hatch within this time.

Treating head lice with tea tree oil and olive oil treatments for head lice are quite popular. Some people also claim that the use of mayonnaise as a topical application helps control lice infestation problems.

·       Head lice home treatment with vinegar is probably one of the most popular of all lice treatment home remedies. For head lice problem wash your hair with vinegar. It will kill all the nits in two days.

·       Apply coconut oil to your head after shampoo and condition.

·       Add ten to fifteen drops of tea tree oil into shampoo bottle and use it daily.

·       Rub listerine mouth wash on your head. This will kill all the lice.

·       Massage your head with mayonnaise and comb it after 2 hours. This will kill all the lice and their eggs.

·       Apply a mixture of lemon and butter on your head, wait for 15 seconds and then rinse your head.

Keep in mind that the treatment for lice infestations goes beyond the treatment of the affected areas of the body. In addition to the use of natural head lice treatments or medicated products you need to take stringent measures to decontaminate the household and any objects and items of clothing that may be contaminated. While getting rid of head lice or lice on your body may not be tough it is very common for infestations to recur. Clothing and bed linen can be washed in hot water with detergents or left in airtight bags for over a week to kill off the lice and their eggs. Objects like combs and brushes, hair bands and clips should be soaked in hot water or medicated shampoo, or both, or they could simply be thrown away and replaced. Because of the ease with which lice are passed on it is important that every member of the household is treated simultaneously, whether or not the symptoms of lice infestation are present as these symptoms often become apparent much later, by which time the lice may have again been passed on.

No Diet for Lice

There is no special diet recommended for lice treatment.

Other Suggestions for Lice Treatment

Never share your personal belongings with a lice infested person. Do not have sex with lice infested person. Do not apply kerosene on your head for lice treatment.

Source: Home Remedies for LICE TREATMENT

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This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor.

Pomegranate

There are three references of the Pomegranate in the Qur'an under the name of Rumman (its Qur'anic name).

The references can be found in;

"We bring forth the green blade from, which we bring forth the thick clustered grain; and from the date palm, from the pollen thereof, spring pendant bunches; and (We bring forth) gardens of grapes, and the olive and the pomegranate, alike and unlike." [Surah vi, Verse 99]

"He it is Who produceth gardens trellised and untrellised, and the date palm, and crops of divers flavor, and the olive and the pomegranate , like and unlike." [Surah vi, Verse 141]

"Wherein is fruit, the date palm and pomegranate .Which is it, of the favors of your Lord, that ye deny?" [Surah LV, Verse 68]

There are also a number of hadith on the Pomegranate;

"There is not a pomegranate which does not have a pip from one of the pomegranate of the Garden (of Jannah) in it."

"Pomegranate and its rind strengthen digestion (stomach)."

A pip of Jannah - Benefits of Pomegranate Juice

Some research has also evaluated the antioxidant nature of pomegranate juice and its usefulness in fighting certain forms of cancer.

Pomegranate juice has been tentatively shown to reduce incidence of breast and skin cancer. It has also been tested and shown to slow the growth of prostate cancer in mice.

Another interesting study has evaluated pomegranate juice and osteoarthritis. Pomegranate juice tends to act as an inhibitor on enzymes responsible for damaging cartilage.

These studies applied extract of pomegranate directly onto damaged cartilage. More research would have to examine a cause and effect relationship between oral ingestion of pomegranate juice and reduction in cartilage deterioration

11 Health Benefits of Pomegranate Juice

Several recent studies have shown significant potential health benefits from drinking pomegranate juice.

Here are eleven:

1.    Fights Breast Cancer: Studies in Israel show that pomegranate juice destroys breast cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. It may also prevent breast cancer cells from forming.

2.    Lung Cancer Prevention: Studies in mice show that pomegranate juice may inhibit the development of lung cancer.

3.    Slows Prostate Cancer: It slowed the growth of prostate cancer in mice.

4.    Keeps PSA Levels Stable: In a study of 50 men who had undergone treatment for prostate cancer, 8 ounces of pomegranate juice per day kept PSA levels stable, reducing the need for further treatment such as chemotherapy or hormone therapy.

5.    Protects the Neonatal Brain: Studies show that maternal consumption of pomegranate juice may protect the neonatal brain from damage after injury.

6.    Prevention of Osteoarthritis: Several studies indicate that pomegranate juice may prevent cartilage deterioration.

7.    Protects the Arteries: It prevents plaque from building up in the arteries and may reverse previous plaque buildup.

8.    Alzheimer's Disease Prevention: It may prevent and slow Alzheimer's disease. In one study, mice bred to develop Alzheimer's disease were given pomegranate juice. They accumulated significantly less amyloid plaque than control mice and they performed mental tasks better.

9.    Lowers Cholesterol: It lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) and raises HDL (good cholesterol).

10.  Lowers Blood Pressure: One study showed that drinking 1.7 ounces of pomegranate juice per day lowered systolic blood pressure by as much as 5 percent.

11.  Dental Protection: Research suggests that drinking pomegranate juice may be a natural way to prevent dental plaque.

Other Health Benefits - Pomegranate

The Pomegranate has been touted as a superfruit due to its amazing health properties. This is because Pomegranates are rich in Potassium, folic acid, Vitamins (rich in Vitamin C) and Antioxidants called polyphenols (some studies suggest that they contain 3 times more antioxidants than red wine or green tea).

Antioxidants are chemical substances which help in the prevention of cellular damage (said to be a common pathway for cancer, heart problems, aging, and a variety of diseases) and are the main reason for the big obsession.

Much research has been done to show that Pomegranates may be able to reduce blood pressure, LDL cholesterol build up and even slow down prostate cancer.

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“Bypass your bypass surgery” by Dr Syed Zair Hussain Rizvi

EVERY SEED OF POMEGRANATE WHICH GOES IN YOUR STOMACH IS A SEED OF LIFE FOR YOUR HEART

Two things are full of benefits for the human being, lukewarm water and pomegranate.

Pomegranate is a seasonal fruit in Pakistan so I tried an experiment with dried pomegranate seeds.  I prepared a decoction boiling the fistful of dried seeds in half litre of water for 10 minutes, squeezed the seeds, strained the decoction and advised those patients suffering from painful angina to use a glass of lukewarm decoction on an empty stomach in the morning. Amazing result was observed, the decoction of dried pomegranate seeds worked like a magic, the feelings of tightness and heaviness of chest and the pain had gone.

It encouraged me to try more experiments on all types of cardiac patients so I tried other experiments on patients who were suffering from painful angina, coronary arterial blockage, cardiac ischemia (insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle) etc., waiting for a bypass surgery.  The same lukewarm decoction was used on an empty stomach in the morning. The patients experienced quick relief in all symptoms including painful condition.

In another case of coronary arterial blockage the patient started using half glass of fresh pomegranate juice every day for one year, although all symptoms were completely relieved within a week but he continued taking it for a whole year, it completely reversed the plaque build-up and unblocked his arteries to normal, the angiography report confirmed the evidence.

Thus decoction of dried pomegranate seeds, fresh pomegranate juice or eating a whole pomegranate on empty stomach in the morning proved to be a miracle cure for cardiac patients.  But the lukewarm dried seeds decoction proved to be more effective compared to eating a whole pomegranate or fresh pomegranate juice.

Use of pomegranate in any way has demonstrated even more dramatic effects as blood thinner, pain killing properties for cardiac patients, lowers LDL (low-density lipoprotein or bad cholesterol) and raises the HDL (high-density lipoprotein or good cholesterol). There are more than 50 different types of heart diseases, the most common being coronary artery disease (CAD), which is the number one killer of both women and men in some countries, and there has been no medicinal cure for this disease. 

Many cardiac patients have reversed their heart diseases on my advice using one glass of lukewarm decoction of pomegranate dried seeds, half glass of fresh pomegranate juice or eating a whole pomegranate on empty stomach in the morning.  It was the very first real breakthrough in the history of cardiology to successfully treat the cardiac diseases by a fruit.

The more super foods to obtain the even faster results for cardiac patients which are most promising curative and protective agents like fresh raisins, quince, guava, prunes (dried plums), natural vinegar, mixture of grape fruit juice and honey in the morning (empty stomach), basil leaves, chicory leaves, powder of oregano leaves and rock salt in equal quantity (in case the patient is not hypertensive) and sesame oil as cooking oil for cardiac patients.

It is regretted to say that treating the heart patients and bypass surgery has become far more profitable business around the world which has failed to help avert life threatening heart attacks and life time cardiac complications resulting in almost paralyzed life. A regular use of pomegranate in any way ensures a healthy cardiac life, thinning your blood, dissolving the blood clots and obstruction inside the coronary arteries, maintains an optimal blood flow, supports a healthy blood pressure, prevents and reverses atherosclerosis. (Thickening of the internal lining of the blood vessels) from whatever I experienced and observed in last several years, I can say:

“A pomegranate a day keeps the cardiologist away” you can try and see the wonder.

Home Remedies for Hernia

The testicles are formed close to the kidneys within the body, before birth. These glands move down to the groin as the fetus grows and pass into the scrotum carrying with them the spermatic cord, along with nerves and blood vessels. Failure to go down is known as undescended testicles. The channel through which the testicles come down often fails to get close, so that loops of omentum or bowel may find their way to the scrotum on one or both the sides. This condition is known as indirect inguinal hernia. Weakness in the abdominal wall may lead to a similar condition, known as direct inguinal hernia. Both the conditions occur in male. In female a femoral hernia is more common.

When the portion of the bowel gets caught in the hernial sac it is known as strangulated hernia. This is a serious condition and may lead to severe peritonitis and even complete intestinal obstruction.

When the small protrusion is visible at or above the umbilicus and gives an impulse on coughing, it is known as Umbilical hernia. It can be felt as a ring like opening and is usually congenital. It may also occur in case of frequent pregnancy, great obesity and in much distension of the abdominal wall as in ascitis. Hiatus hernia or diaphragmatic hernia is caused when a portion of the stomach is located in the chest. Pressure on the abdomen or fullness of the stomach may cause a part of the stomach to move up in the chest. In such cases there may be bleeding or a feeling of distress. This type of hernia can happen in people of both sexes and all ages. However it is not considered to be a condition of middle age. People who have past the age of 50 and otherwise normal have small hiatus hernia.

Causes of hernia are as follows:

·         It is caused by a weakened area in the body due to surgery or ageing.

·         Unusual large opening in the passage between the genitals and the abdomen that has not closed completely before birth

·         Athletes develop a hernia due to repeated twisted and turning.

Home remedies for hernia are as follows:

·         Drink 1/4 cup of aloe Vera juice once in the morning and at night. This is one of the simplest home remedies for hernia.

·         Avoid peppermint within 2 hours of meal.

·         Chamomile and slippery elm both works wonder in curing hernia. Prepare a paste of 1 dessert spoonful of slippery elm and chamomile tea. Eat it in tiny teaspoonfuls so that the area is coated with each swallow. This is one of the efficient home remedies for hernia.

·        Take American ginseng. It helps to strengthen internal defenses. It is one of the productive home remedies for hernia.

·         Gotu kola helps to heal wound and also acts as a general tonic.

·         Rice has been found useful in the treatment of hernia. Mix a thick grual of rice with a well ripe banana and a glassful of buttermilk. Take these 2 times daily. It is a very nutritious diet and helps in burning and indigestion cause by hiatus hernia. It is also one of the unique home remedies for hernia.

·         Raw juices extracted from vegetables and fruits are very useful in treating hiatus hernia. Take these juices half hour before each meal. Carrot juices are especially effective as it is rich in calcium and vitamin and has a very restorative effect. It also soothes the stomach as it is an alkaline food. It is one of the advantageous home remedies for hernia.

·         Tomato juice is also excellent in treating hernia. In a glassful of tomato juice add a pinch of pepper and salt. Take this early in the morning to relieve constant burning sensation in the chest caused due to hiatus hernia. This is also one of the efficient home remedies for hernia.

·         Learn to relax at any time. It will prevent building up of mental and physical tensions which are responsible for causing actual physical symptoms. You can practice shavasana or 'dead body' poses. This is one of the important home remedies for hernia.

Diet to follow:

·         Avoid spicy and acidic foods and do not take enzyme supplements containing hydrochloric acid. This will help to prevent hernia.

·         Exclude extra fiber in diet for an effective hernia treatment.

·         Reduce or avoid pressure on your stomach.

·         Avoid eating high cholesterol or fatty foods. They may cause bloating in the abdomen.

·         Avoid alcohol to get rid of hernia quickly.

·         Eat at least 2 hours before going to sleep to prevent hernia.

·         Instead of taking large meals eat small, bland and frequent meals to keep pressure on the esophageal sphincter.

·        50% of the diet should contain carbohydrates and proteins and 50% should contain vegetables and fruits.

Tips to follows:

·         Avoid pressure on the swollen area and do not apply heat to the area.

·         Use an ice bag to control the pain.

·         Try to avoid stress and exhausting yourself.

·         Avoid exercising with full stomach.

·         In case you are overweight, lose weight to relieve the symptoms.

·         Avoid smoking

·         Avoid wearing tight clothes around your abdomen or chest as they put pressure on stomach.

·         Lift up your head 6 inches from your bed. You can do this by placing bricks under the bed frame. Gravity will help to prevent the stomach acid from moving up into esophagus during sleep. This is also one of the advantageous home remedies for hernia.

·         Avoid drinking water with meals as it increases the weight of the stomach. It also slows down the digestive process by weakening the digestive juices which leads to gas formation and increases the risk of fermentation.

Follow the home remedies for hernia along with the diet and the tips to eliminate the disease.

Original Article: Dr. Idris Modi