The deadly Ebola virus has claimed more than 700 people who have died of the deadly virus  and infected close to 1300 people that has spread across the West African nations of Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria. Now whether other countries could also be infected because of this deadly virus is yet to be seen as it spread only through certain conditions Ebola is not known to infect people through the air -- you must come into contact with the virus somehow in order to be at risk for infection, It is transmitted through exposure to an animal that carries the virus (such as a bat or primate), through exposure to the bodily fluids of a human who is infected and symptomatic, and through exposure to items that have been contaminated with the virus. People who are "providing care for a household member ... when they're cleaning up vomit or diarrhea, they come into contact with the virus, and the way it's transmitted is there's virus in the fluids," she said. "That virus gets into your own body through the nose, mouth and such. Ebola can also survive outside the host for a significant period of time -- as long as a couple of days -- at room temperature.

What happens to a person infected?

Once the Ebola virus makes its way into the body, it gets in the body's cells and replicates itself. Then it comes bursting out of our cells and produces this protein that wreaks havoc. The protein is called ebolavirus glycoprotein, and attaches to the cells on the inside of the blood vessels. This increases permeability of the blood vessels -- leading to blood leaking out of the vessels. Even people who don't show hemorrhagic symptoms will experience this leaking of blood from the vessels -- which can eventually lead to shock and, ultimately, death. Patients infected with Ebola experience sudden fever, intense weakness, muscle pain, headaches, vomiting and diarrhea. As the disease progresses, it can cause kidney and liver failure as well as internal bleeding.

Treatment for Ebola

In the four decades since the Ebola virus was first identified in Africa, treatment hasn't changed much. There are no licensed drugs or vaccines for the deadly disease. Without a specific treatment, doctors and nurses focus on easing the disease's symptoms — fever, headache, vomiting and diarrhea — and on keeping patients hydrated and comfortable.

For one thing, the Ebola virus is hard to work with. The virus doesn't grow well in petri dishes and experiments can only be done in the relatively few labs with the highest security measures. There are about a half dozen Ebola drugs and vaccines in development, several of which have received funding from the U.S. One drug developed by the U.S. Army has shown promising results when tested in monkeys. While animal studies for vaccine candidates have been encouraging, it's unclear what dose humans would need.
Sources: Wikipiedia, Huffington Post, Kansascity.com

Coconut Oil for Good health:People who consume coconut oil on a regular basis (referring to the Keralites) are known to have a healthy skin, free from any bacterial attacks, lustrous hair, are intelligent , slim - contrary to the studies which say coconut oil is fattening, and the most important factor (for women) have wrinkle free skin …

Coconut oil is one of the richest sources of saturated fat with about 90 percent of calories as saturated fat. It contains lauric acid, a powerful antibacterial and antiviral agent that keeps away viruses, infections, inflammation and acne. Coconut oil is also rich in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E, which are perfect for keeping your skin moist, soft, and wrinkle-free ( anti aging benfits) and is also known to reduce weight.WOmen use coconut oil to remove makeup and clean their face with it before going to bed.

Coconut oil is especially good if you have thyroid. Plus, there’s considerable evidence that this oil has so many health benefits:

Coconut oil contains a lot of medium chain triglycerides, which are metabolized differently and can have therapeutic effects on several brain disorders.

The medium chain triglycerides in coconut oil have been shown to increase 24 hour energy expenditure by as much as 5%, potentially leading to significant weight loss over the long term.

Coconut oil can be applied topically as well, studies showing it to be effective as a skin moisturizer and protecting against hair damage. It can also be used as a mild form of sunscreen and as mouthwash.

So do we need to give more scientific reasons to bring this healthy natural oil back into our lives?

Health benefits of neem juice:

1. Due to its anti-inflammatory ingredients, neem juice extract is best to get rid of acne or pimples. Neem juice also improves the complexion.

2. By drinking neem juice, the toxins from the system are flushed out. This improves the hair quality, skin complexion and digestion.

3. Neem juice is considered effective for diabetic patients. By having neem juice everyday, you control the sugar levels in the body.

4. Neem juice reduces vaginal pain during pregnancy. Many pregnant women massage with neem juice to get rid of labor pain.

Use of Neem Leaf for Dental Problems:

Dry Neem leaves in shade and grind to make powder. Use it to massage your gums to treat pyorrhoea. It will also strengthen the gums. You may add a pinch of clove powder and peppermint powder to make it more refreshing.

One of the most common and widely used method of detoxification is the juice fasting or also known as juice cleansing, in this regime the person deletes the solid food consumption and practically survives on fruits and vegetables juice for his nutritional survival.

The are quite a few reason for the uptake of this juice diet, spiritual or religious reasons, alleged detoxification, weight loss, as a part of rehabilitation post the indulgence into smoking or or caffeine addiction, binge-eating or excessive soda consumption.

Many believe that this to cure chronic pain, cancer, depression, arthritis, autoimmune diseases and severe infections that are resistant to antibiotics. One of the proven method is the bi-anually of week long periods which synchronize with the nature thus aiding and fastening the process of purification. 

As a known fact, no diet is foolproof, this diet has some issues too. The juice has no fiber, thus flushing out of the slush from intestines. Yet another issue is the is the shelf life of maximum 72hours. Certain juices like grapefruit might interact with drugs causing reactions. And most importantly salt deficiency, as the content is low in fruits and vegetables, it may cause symptoms of headaches, light-headedness and nausea. 

The best fruits for juice dieting are apples they are packed with antioxidants, reduces cholesterol and boost immunity. Pineapple add a tropical  flavor and have anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial; might also aid in the dissolution of blood clots; pineapple has a Bromelain protein for good digestion. Papaya is yet another option good for people for with weak digestion. Tomatoes are packed with lycopene which reduces the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. This is great way of detoxification and weight loss. But we should bear in mind about the vitamin and mineral deficiencies; also keep away unhealthy regain of fat after the detox ends!

This is a major step in the treatment for Alzheimer as the new drug compound that has been found that turns the cognitive discrepancies of the disease.

Lead author Paul Lombroso and the co-authors studied thousands of small molecules in mice, searching for those that would inhibit STEP activity and found a reversal of deficits in several cognitive exercises that gauged the animals' ability to remember previously seen objects.

Lombroso said that the small molecule inhibitor was the result of a five-year collaborative effort to search for STEP inhibitors. A single dose of the drug resulted in improved cognitive function in mice. Animals treated with TC compound were indistinguishable from a control group in several cognitive tasks. Since this is still in the research state it would take some more time for the formulation to be tested on humans and to be produced commercially for treatment of Alzheimers’. The findings are published in the journal PLOS Biology.

Besides being on medication there are some alternations to be made in your diet to counteract the metabolic disorder of Diabetes Mellitus. Well there are many controversies over what should a diabetic diet include! In simple words a diabetic diet comprises of: high soluble fiber, low saturated fats and low refined sugars.

An ideal diabetic diet should comprise of: Carbohydrates 60-65%, Proteins 15-20%, Fats: 10-15%. Carbohydrates are mainly fortified in the form of cereals. Milk supplements for the Fat intake. Pulses and fruits complete the diet plan!

Besides eating in right quantities and right foods, the timing of meals is also to be considered. For controlling diabetes, it is just not enough to eat healthy but eat at right time too! If you are on insulin or hypoglycemic drugs it is advised to have long-acting carbs like oatmeal, sweet potato, whole wheat bread and lentils are few to name; before retiring to bed, to prevent hypoglycemia during sleeping hours!

Alcohol and drug consumption should be limited to moderation. Moreover, diabetic patients should always keep in mind that alcohol must never be consumed on empty stomach. Ingest some starchy foods like bread before gulping down your drink!

Your craving for Non-vegetarian foods must be controlled largely. Because stats say that vegans are less prone to the risk of diabetes as they are free from the highly saturated fats present in meat!!

Requisite eating along with proper and timely medication will ensure a speedy recovery from the metabolic disorder called Diabetes Mellitus!!

Take care!!

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ఇప్పుడు శరీరానికి కూడా కావల్సినన్ని మరమ్మతులు చేయవచ్చునని ఓ పరిశోధన రుజువు చేస్తోంది.

డీఎన్‌ఏ ఎడిటింగ్‌

మన శరీరంలో ప్రతి కణాన్నీ కూడా అందులో ఉండే డీఎన్ఏ శాసిస్తుందనే విషయం తెలిసిందే! కాబట్టి ఏదన్నా అవయవం దెబ్బతిన్నదంటే ఆ అవయవ నిర్మాణంలో ముఖ్యమైన డీఎన్‌ఏ కూడా దెబ్బతిన్నట్లు లెక్క. అందుకనే ఒక వ్యక్తి డీఎన్ఏలో తగిన మార్పులు చేయడం ద్వారా అతనికి మళ్లీ ఆరోగ్యాన్ని కలిగించే ప్రయత్నాలు ఈ మధ్యకాలంలో ఎక్కువయ్యాయి. అందులో ఓ ముఖ్యమైన ప్రయత్నమే డీఎన్‌ఏ ఎడిటింగ్. ఇందులో ఇప్పటికే Crispr-Cas9 అనే తరహా చికిత్స దాదాపు అందుబాటులోకి వచ్చేసింది. చైనా శాస్త్రవేత్తలు ఈ విధానాన్ని ఉపయోగించి క్యాన్సర్‌ను సైతం నయం చేసే ప్రయత్నాలు చేస్తున్నారు. Crispr-Cas9 చికిత్సలో భాగంగా కొన్ని మార్పులు చేసిన కణాలను శరీరంలోకి ప్రవేశపెడతారు. అవి డీఎన్ఏలోని హానికారకమైన భాగాలను తొలగించే కత్తెరలా ఉపయోగపడతాయట. మొండి క్యాన్సర్లను సైతం నిర్మూలించడంలో ఈ ప్రక్రియ అమోఘంగా ఉపయోగపడుతుందని భావిస్తున్నారు.

మరో అడుగు

చైనా శాస్త్రవేత్తలు కృషి ఇలా ఉండగా, మరో పక్క అమెరికాకు చెందిన కొందరు పరిశోధకులు అసలు ఏకంగా డీఎన్‌ఏలో తెగిపోయిన భాగాలను అతికించే పనిలో పడ్డారు. ఇప్పటి వరకు ఈ విధానం కేవలం చర్మం, జీర్ణవ్యవస్థ వంటి చిన్ని చిన్న అవయవాలకే పరిమితం అయ్యేది. ఎందుకంటే అక్కడి కణాలు ఎప్పటికప్పుడు మార్పు చెందుతూ ఉంటాయి. కానీ మెదడు, కళ్లు, కాలేయం, గుండె వంటి అవయవాలు దెబ్బతింటే వాటిలోని డీఎన్ఏ మళ్లీ సాధారణ స్థితికి రావడం కష్టం. అందుకోసం ఇప్పుడు  అమెరికాకు చెందిన పరిశోధకులు మరో తరహా డీఎన్‌ఏ ఎడిటింగ్‌ను ఉపయోగిస్తున్నారు. ఇందులో భాగంగా ఏదన్నా ముఖ్యమైన అవయవం దెబ్బతింటే, అందులోని డీఎన్ఏను మళ్లీ సరిదిద్దేందుకు, డీఎన్‌ఏల మధ్య తెగిపోయిన బంధాన్ని తిరిగి సరిచేసేందుకు రోగి శరీరంలోకి సరికొత్త కణాలను ప్రవేశపెడతారు. ఈ తరహా చికిత్సను HITI టెక్నాలజీ అంటున్నారు.

ఫలితాలు మొదలయ్యాయి

HITI టెక్నాలజీ ద్వారా ఇప్పటికే అంధత్వం వచ్చిన ఎలుకలలో మళ్లీ చూపుని తీసుకువచ్చారు. మున్ముందు ఈ సాంకేతికను మరింత అభివృద్ధి చేయగలిగితే ఎలాంటి రోగాన్నైనా నివారించవచ్చని చెబుతున్నారు. అంతేకాదు, మనలో వృద్ధాప్యం వచ్చేందుకు డీఎన్ఏలో వచ్చే మార్పులే కారణం కదా! కాబట్టి, డీఎన్‌ఏలో తగిన మార్పుని తీసుకురావడం ద్వారా వృద్ధాప్యాన్ని కూడా వాయిదా వేయవచ్చునంటున్నారు.

- నిర్జర.

Watch Rajeswari Vaddiparthi - Yoga Therapist share Tips for Thyroid Problems. She shows us how to do the Matsyasana for  Thyroid Problem . She also shows several other Yogic asanas for Thyroid and which are also beneficial for other stress related problems.

You don't have to acquire a taste for olive oil, seaweed or soya to maintain a low-fat, healthy diet. Indian cuisine can be healthy too, if it's cooked with oil and ingredients that take care of your heart and health.

Ayurveda suggests you include all tastes — sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent — in at least one meal each day, to help balance unnatural cravings. Here are 12 foods that can help you lose weight and gain health:

Turmeric : Curcumin, the active component of turmeric, is an object of research owing to its properties that suggest they may help to turn off certain genes that cause scarring and enlargement of the heart. Regular intake may help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or bad cholesterol and high blood pressure, increase blood circulation and prevent blood clotting, helping to prevent heart attack.

Cardamom : This is a thermogenic herb that increases metabolism and helps burn body fat. Cardamom is considered one of the best digestive aids and is believed to soothe the digestive system and help the body process other foods more efficiently.

Chillies : Foods containing chillies are said to be as foods that burn fat. Chillies contain capsaicin that helps in increasing the metabolism. Capsaicin is a thermogenic food, so it causes the body to burn calories for 20 minutes after you eat the chillies.

Curry leaves : Incorporating curry leaves into your daily diet can help you lose weight. These leaves flush out fat and toxins, reducing fat deposits that are stored in the body, as well as reducing bad cholesterol levels. If you are overweight, incorporate eight to 10 curry leaves into your diet daily. Chop them finely and mix them into a drink, or sprinkle them over a meal.

Garlic : An effective fat-burning food, garlic contains the sulphur compound allicin which has anti-bacterial effects and helps reduce cholesterol and unhealthy fats.

Mustard oil : This has low saturated fat compared to other cooking oils. It has fatty acid, oleic acid, erucic acid and linoleic acid. It contains antioxidants, essential vitamins and reduces cholesterol, which is good for the heart.

Cabbage : Raw or cooked cabbage inhibits the conversion of sugar and other carbohydrates into fat. Hence, it is of great value in weight reduction.

Moong dal : The bean sprouts are rich in Vitamin A, B, C and E and many minerals, such as calcium, iron and potassium. It is recommended as a food replacement in many slimming programmes, as it has a very low fat content. It is a rich source of protein and fibre, which helps lower blood cholesterol level. The high fibre content yields complex carbohydrates, which aid digestion, are effective in stabilising blood sugar and prevent its rapid rise after meal consumption.

Honey : It is a home remedy for obesity. It mobilises the extra fat deposits in the body allowing it to be utilised as energy for normal functions. One should start with about 10 grams or a tablespoon, taken with hot water early in the morning.

Buttermilk : It is the somewhat sour, residual fluid that is left after butter is churned. The probiotic food contains just 2.2 grams of fat and about 99 calories, as compared to whole milk that contains 8.9 grams fat and 157 calories. Regular intake provides the body with all essential nutrients and does not add fats and calories to the body. It is thus helpful in weight loss.

Millets : Fibre-rich foods such as millets - jowar, bajra, ragi, etc - absorb cholesterol and help increase the secretion of the bile that emulsifies fats.

Turmeric is truly one of the marvelous medicinal spices of the world. It has been used by Ayurvedic and Unani practitioners in India from time immemorial. Turmeric is aromatic, stimulant and tonic. It corrects disordered process of nutrition and restores the normal function of the system. A staple spice in almost all Indian households the humble turmeric or Turmeric is one ingredient in your kitchen that holds a remedy for almost all illness you are likely to encounter.

Turmeric is packed with nutrients like proteins, dietary fiber, niacin, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, sodium, potassium, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium and zinc. All these essential components put together make turmeric a great antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anticarcinogenic, antimutagenic and anti-inflammatory agent.

10 health benefits of this colourful root.

1. Prevents Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is a condition that affects the brain. Commonly seen in the elderly, this condition incapacitates the patient by rendering almost all the functions of their brain useless. It is found that turmeric or Turmeric is capable of preventing and healing Alzheimer’s disease. It states that diferuloylmethan (the main component in turmeric) is the component that  reduces inflammation, stops excessive amyloid plaque formation around neurons and prevents their degradation, eventually preventing and reducing the severity of the disease.   

2. Prevents cancer 

Turmeric is known to have chemo-protective properties and can protect you from a number of cancers like colon cancer, cancer of the prostate, T-cell leukaemia, radiation induced tumours and breast cancers. The compounds present in turmeric were capable of preventing the progression of both invasive and non invasive colon cancers by destroying cancer cells. It also found that the anti oxidative properties of Turmeric protects the body from damage due to oxidative stress and radiation, thereby reducing your chances or suffering from tumours caused due to radiation.

3. Relieves arthritis

The anti inflammatory and anti oxidative properties of turmeric make it a perfect home remedy for arthritis. A number of studies performed previously have also established that Turmeric has amazing immune-protective benefits. Because of its combined actions on the body, Turmeric has been used as an effective agent in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The compounds present in turmeric are responsible for reducing the inflammation associated with arthritis and RA. The continuous consumption of the root helps to reduce the pain and inflammation associated with the conditions.

4. Controls diabetes 

If you have diabetes, Turmeric is something you simply must include into your diet. The curcumin present in turmeric has a very potent effect in moderating insulin levels and enhancing the efficacy of anti diabetic drugs. Being an antioxidant, it fights off the ill effects of free radicals and reduces insulin resistance. It is found that curcumin prevents protein glycosylation (where the protein molecule is altered) and lipid peroxidation (oxidative degradation of lipids), two process that occur commonly in the body when a person has high blood sugar. By controlling these two factors, turmeric increases the person’s sensitivity to insulin lowering his/her total blood sugar.

5. Prevents liver disease

Turmeric is great for the liver. It protects it from the damage caused by eating foods that contain high amounts of fat and excessive alcohol consumption. Turmeric  helps lower the potentially damaging effects of excessive cholesterol on the liver. Since turmeric alters the way body metabolizes fatty acids, this action helps in keeping the liver healthy, and is vital to protecting the liver from diseases such as non alcoholic fatty liver disease and damage caused due to excessive accumulation of fats in and around the liver. Turmeric  was found to protects the liver from both biochemical and pathological damage caused due an unhealthy lifestyle and drinking.

6. Lowers cholesterol

Did you know? Having turmeric on a daily basis can keep your cholesterol levels in check.  It is found that regularly consuming Turmeric changed the way the body processed cholesterol. This change lowers the total LDL or ‘bad’cholesterol and increased the amount of HDL or ‘good’ cholesterol in the body.

7. Relieves gas, diarrhoea and morning sickness

Turmeric  is  a very useful intestinal antiseptic. The juice or dry powder of its rizome, mixed in buttermilk or plain water is beneficial in intestinal problems, especially chronic diarrhoea. It also helps prevent flatulence. Fresh juice from the rhizomes, a paste prepared from it, or a decoction made from the plant has been found beneficial in the treatment of vomiting during pregnancy and afflictions of the liver. Turmeric has been found to inhibit bacterial growth and works as a powerful cleaning agent within the digestive system.’

8. Blood clotting agent and heals wounds 

Whenever you get cut, you must have heard your grandmother or mother tell you to immediately put some Turmeric on the wound. No, they are not being superstitious, it is because of all the healing properties the humble spice has. The naturally present phenolic compounds in turmeric make it an effective natural antiseptic agent. It is also a natural antibacterial agent and can be used as an effective disinfectant.  

9. Fights cough and cold

Rich in curcumin and volatile oils that have a protective as well as therapeutic action, turmeric is great in treating a cough and cold . As soon as you feel a scratchy sensation in your throat, it indicates the onset of a sore throat or cough, rely on Turmeric to stop the problem from getting aggravated. The easiest way of using turmeric is to drink hot milk with half a tea spoon of turmeric. 

10. Skin revitalizer 

Ancient Ayurveda studies have already revealed that Turmeric has properties that can not only heal a wound faster but also reduce the intensity of the scar seen on the skin.It is used as a face pack in beauty treatments and when mixed with rose water or milk cleanses the skin and revitalizes it.

Is a puffy midsection your concern? Here is how to get rid of the flabby abdomen. Well, a point to be jotted is that the puffiness is not always because of fat it may be due to bloating too! Bloating is the retention of fluids or gas which is an outcome of the slow digestive process of the body. All you need to do, to get rid of the flabby tummy is follow some rules and regulations!

By giving body adequate amounts of fiber we actually put down the incidence of constipation which helps in preventing water-retention. Daily and a prompt cup of cereals is a must for the aspired flat tummies!

Subtracting a major amount of sodium from our diet is beneficial as it retains fluids. Adding potassium rich foods like bananas minimize the amount of water retained in your torso! Avoid keeping a salt cellar on the table and tossing some of it over food!

Intake of sugary and carbonated drinks leads to bloating keeping these away can ease your road to flat stomach! Drinking adequate water is also very essential as it helps in absorption of water and ease constipation thus counteracting bloating. A minimum of 8 glasses per day is required for an ideal human. Apart from drinking water can also be substituted through food, fruits and veggies with high water-content are also advisable!

This problem of bloating is most commonly seen women after and during early forties. By pulling down this bloating effect you can guarantee yourself a flatter and fitter look!!

Take Care!!

........SIRI

This one’s for the chocolate lovers! Chocolate is something we all fell in love with as children. This love has only increased with time. But over the years, people told us such things, that compel us to stay away from what we love the most. Is that all true? Good news! No, its not. Lets break some of the famous myths about chocolate today.

People believe without a doubt, that chocolate increases the LDL cholesterol in our body making us unhealthy. Its time they doubt what they know. Despite the fact that chocolate contains cocoa butter, which is high in saturated fat, it does not act as saturated fat. This is because most of it comes from stearic acid. On the contrary, chocolate can lower cholesterol in some people!

If you are someone who thought chocolate is high in caffeine. The next few lines are going to prove you wrong. The truth is human mind has exaggerated the actual amount present in a chocolate. A Hershey’s chocolate bar contains not more than 9 milligrams of caffeine and a Hershey’s Special Dark bar contains only 31 milligrams, unlike a Starbuck’s grande brewed coffee which contains 320 milligrams.

‘’Sugar in chocolates makes kids hyperactive.’’ If you have heard this a lot of times, I’ll tell you the best reply to such comments. A series of studies have found absolutely no relation between the sugar content in childrens’ diet and their hyperactivity. Instead they attribute such behavior to the environment of the child [eg party].

Next I have some good news for people with diabetes. You don’t have to skip chocolates entirely! Did you know that chocolate has a low glycemic index? In fact dark chocolate can contribute in the improvement of endothelial dysfunction. Having said that, it is always best to consult your doctor before you can let yourself enjoy a chocolate!

Parents often warn their kids of tooth decay and cavity to keep their them away from chocolates. Little did they know that the cocoa bean actually keeps tooth decay at bay. This is not my opinion but that of Osaka University in Japan. It is table sugar that is the actual bad guy. So next time dont deprive your child of some chocolate joy :)

Chocolate makes you thin. You dont believe me? Then you should take a look at a study funded by the National Institutes of Health. It says, small amounts of chocolate each for five days can lower you BMI, taking you closer to who you always wanted to be. Meet the happy way to stay healthy!

A usual advise is to take chocolate with 70% cocoa in it to benefit from it. This too has been proven otherwise. In a study conducted for 18 weeks, participants ate small amounts chocolate containing only 50% cocoa, yet witnessed reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. This is not magic. Its only the truth.

Despite the fact that no connection was observed between chocolate and acne, way back in the 1960s, people still cling to the myth for some inexplicable reason. The truth is, no amount of chocolate has an effect on your acne. Towards the end I’m extremely happy to announce that chocolate is not a bad guy!

కళ్లు మూతలు పడిపోయేలా నిద్ర వస్తుంటేనో, ఏమీ తోచకుండా నిస్సారంగా ఉంటేనో ఆవలింతలు రావడం సహజం. కానీ అవతలివారు ఆవలించినప్పుడు మనకి కూడా ఆవలింత రావడంలో ఆంతర్యం ఏమిటి! ఒకోసారైతే ఆవలిస్తున్న ఫొటోని చూసినా, ఆవలింత అన్న మాట విన్నా కూడా మనలో ఆవలింత వచ్చేస్తూ ఉంటుంది. ఇలాంటి చర్య వెనుక కారణం ఏమిటి!

శరీరం నిద్రాణంగా ఉన్నప్పుడు మనలోని శ్వాస కూడా నిదానిస్తుంది. ఇలాంటి సమయంలో ఒంటికి తగినంత ప్రాణవాయువు లభించదు. దాంతో అవసరమైనంత ఆక్సిజన్‌ని గ్రహించేలా ఎక్కువ గాలిని పీల్చుకునే ప్రయత్నం చేస్తాము. అదే ఆవలింత! ఇంతవరకూ బాగానే ఉంది. మరి ఒకరి ఆవలింత మరొకరికి ఎలా వ్యాపిస్తుంది? అనే ప్రశ్నకు అవతలివారితో మనకి ఉన్న అనుబంధమో, వారి పట్ల సహానుభూతి చూపడమో కారణం అనుకునేవారు. కానీ ఈ చర్య వెనుక భావోద్వేగాలు ఏమాత్రం కారణం కాదని కొత్త పరిశోధనలు చెబుతున్నాయి.

-ఒకరిని చూసి వేరొకరు ఆవలించడం వెనుక మన జన్యువులే కారణం అని కొంతమంది పరిశోధకుల అభిప్రాయం. ఆ కారణంగానే కొంతమంది ఎదుటివారు ఆవలించిన వెంటనే నోరుతెరిస్తే, మరికొందరు మాత్రం తమకేమీ పట్టనట్లు ఉండగలుగుతారు. అంతేకాదు! ఈ ఆవలింతను నియంత్రించే జన్యువు మామూలు వ్యక్తులలో ఒకలా ఉంటే... ఆటిజం, స్కిజోఫ్రీనియా వంటి మానసిక వ్యాధులు ఉన్నవారిలో మరోలా ఉంది. కాబట్టి ఇదేదో అల్లాటప్పా జన్యువు కాదనీ, దీన్ని ఛేదిస్తే కనుక చాలా మానసిక సమస్యలకు పరిష్కారం లభిస్తుందనీ భావిస్తున్నారు.

-ఆవలించడం వల్ల శరీరానికి ఎక్కువ ప్రాణవాయువు లభిస్తుంది కాబట్టి హాయిగా ఉంటుంది. మొహంలోని కండరాలన్నింటికీ ఓసారి పని చెప్పినట్లు ఉంటుంది. అందుకనే ఆవలింత అన్న విషయం గుర్తుకురాగానే మనిషి అందుకు సిద్ధపడిపోతాడన్నది కొందరు శాస్త్రవేత్తల మాట. ఇంత విచక్షణ పిల్లలలో ఉండదు కాబట్టే వారిలో ఒకరిని చూసి మరొకరు ఆవలించడం తక్కువని కూడా తేల్చేశారు.

- ఆవలించడం వల్ల శరీరం నిస్సత్తువని వదిలి అప్రమత్తమవుతుంది. కాబట్టి ఇది మనం అడవులలో బతికిన రోజుల నుంచి వచ్చిన అలవాటన్నది మరి కొందరి విశ్లేషణ. గుంపులో ఉన్నవారిలో ఒకరు రాబోయే ప్రమాదాన్ని పసిగట్టడం వల్ల, వారిలో అప్రమత్తని పెంచేందుకు శరీరం ఆవలిస్తుంది. ఈ విషయాన్ని అతని చుట్టుపక్కల వారు కూడా అనుకరించడం వల్ల, వారు కూడా ప్రమాదం వస్తే ఎదుర్కొనేందుకో, పారిపోయేందుకో (fight or flight) సిద్ధపడిపోతారు.

-ఎదుటివారి మనసుని మెప్పించేందుకు తమకి తెలియకుండా వారిని అనుకరించే ప్రయత్నంలో కూడా ఆవలించవచ్చని అంటున్నారు. దీని వలన ఇద్దరు మనుషులూ ఒకే తరహాలో ప్రవర్తిస్తున్న భావన కలుగుతుంది కదా!

ఇన్ని కారణాలు చెప్పుకొన్నా కూడా ఆవలింతకు సంబంధించి ఇంతవరకూ స్పష్టమైన కారణాన్ని చెప్పలేకపోతున్నారు. ఒకరిని చూసి మరొకరు ఆవలించేందుకు ఖచ్చితమైన కారణాన్ని కనుక్కొనేందుకు తీవ్రమైన పరిశోధనలు జరగాల్సి ఉందట!!!

    - నిర్జర.

Surya-namaskar literally means sun salutations; its postures strengthen and lengthen, flex and extend many of the main muscles of the body while distributing the prana flow throughout the body.

The 12 odd postures are mainly comprise of Tadasana, Uttarasana, Plank pose, Chaturanga Dandasana, Salabhasana and Adho Mukha Svanasana

 
While practicing Surya-namaskar you tend to enlighten your balance and the flow of your breathe. While doing this you strengthen you musculature of upper thighs, lower thighs, lower back, belly region and arms. And also stimulate the stomach, spleen and liver regions.

It feels great to repeat this routine for five rounds or for 15 to 30 minutes. After and while the procedure you will feel the flow of energy within yourself. As you stand valiant and vibrant, your body is enlivened and mind is steadied!

Incorporating Surya-namaskar as your daily drill becomes an act of slow movement of your body that energizes your presence!

It is good to spiritually strengthen one besides being physically fit. Yoga is one such act that includes both the spiritual and physical fitness!

Yoga is the best way out many health-related issues of our times!

Stay Physically Fit!!
Stay Mentally Fit!!