for the ppl by the ppl and with the ppl

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Attitude Matters ! !

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One evening a Swamiji of Sri Ramakrishna Mutt was addressing the participants on the concept of work culture ........

One of the participants asked the following question to the Swamiji : 'I am a senior manager of Materials Department and I joined an organization 25 years ago as an Engineer Trainee and over the last 25 years I have gone through every experience in the organization and I am now the senior manager looking after the material function independently. During the initial part of my career, the job was very challenging and interesting. Every day was exciting and I looked forward to each day with lot of interest. However, all those exciting days are gone since I do not find my job any more interesting because there is nothing new in my job. As I have seen and handled every conceivable situation there is no more challenges in my work. I am now feeling bored because I am doing a routine job. However, Swamiji, I am living in the same house for over forty years, I am the son for the same parents for over forty five years, I am the father for the same children for the past ten years and the husband for the same lady for the past twenty years. In these personal roles I do not feel bored and the passage of time has not taken away the zeal from me. Please tell me why I am bored of the routine in the office and not in the house ?' This was a very interesting question and we were all very anxious and curious to know what the Swamiji had to say ! ! The response from him was very interesting and convincing. He asked the executive the question : 'Please tell me for whom does your Mother cook ?' The executive replied that obviously the mother cooks for others. Then the Swamiji said that the mother 'Serves' others and because of this service mindedness, she is not feeling tired or bored. But in an office, we 'Work' and not 'Serve'.

Anything we consider, as service will not make us feel bored.

That is the difference between Serving and Working. He asked the executive to consider his work as service and not merely a work ! ! This was a very interesting analysis ! ! Whenever you put a larger context around your work and see a broader meaning for your work, you will take interest in your work. An awareness of larger purpose of your job and an appreciation of its importance will make a very big difference in your internal energy.

You should believe that you are here for a purpose and should believe in the spiritual context of your role.

Attitude Matters ! !

Trust...

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TRUST

"A man just got married and was returning home with his wife. They were crossing a lake in a boat when suddenly a great storm arose. The man was a warrior, but the woman became very much afraid because it seemed almost hopeless -- THE BOAT WAS SMALL AND THE STORM WAS REALLY HUGE, AND ANY MOMENT THEY WERE GOING TO BE DROWNED. But the man sat silently, calm and quiet, as if nothing was happening.

The woman was trembling and she said, "Are you not afraid? This may be our last moment of life! IT DOESN'T SEEM THAT WE WILL BE ABLE TO REACH THE OTHER SHORE. Only some miracle can save us, otherwise death is certain. Are you not afraid? Are you mad or something? Are you a stone or something?"

THE MAN LAUGHED AND TOOK THE SWORD OUT OF ITS SHEATH. The woman was even more puzzled -- what he is doing? Then he brought the naked sword close to the woman's neck -- so close that just a small gap was there, it was almost touching her neck.

He said, "ARE YOU AFRAID?"

She started to giggle and laugh and said, "WHY SHOULD I BE AFRAID? If the sword is in your hands, why should I be afraid? I know you love me."

He put the sword back and said,

"This is my answer - I know God loves me, and the sword is in His hands, and the storm is in His hands -- so WHATSOEVER IS GOING TO HAPPEN IS GOING TO BE GOOD. If we survive, good; if we don't survive, good -- because EVERYTHING IS IN HIS HANDS, AND HE CANNOT DO ANYTHING WRONG."

This is the trust one needs to imbibe.
SUCH TREMENDOUS TRUST IS CAPABLE OF TRANSFORMING YOUR WHOLE LIFE!
And ONLY such tremendous trust is capable of transforming your life -- less than that won't do.

Amarnath..Legends...Story and Trek

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Celebrate India – Joy's Amarnath Yatra

"Jab Jab Bhole Shankar ka Bulava aata hai, tab tab bhakt darshan ko jaata hai" meaning that whenever the Lord calls, the devotee goes to his abode. However this becomes increasingly difficult to believe when you have been stuck in the same tent for two days straight. While it has been snowing in the mountains non-stop and chances of your Amarnath Yatra are becoming bleaker by the hour. Your only solace lies in the UNO cards you were smart enough to bring along, the free food in the lungars and a group of people to keep you company.

Well, for those of you who do not know, Amarnath Yatra is one of the holiest pilgrimages in the Indian Culture. It leads up to the Amarnath Cave that houses the famous natural shiv ling made entirely of ice. It waxes during May to August and gradually wanes thereafter. The legend says that Lord Shiva brought Goddess Parvati along to this cave to recite to her the tale of immortality but accidentally two pigeons still in their eggs heard the story as well and became immortal. Many pilgrims have claimed that they have seen the two pigeons.

Considering that it is just a legend, chances of actually seeing these pigeons are almost next to none and my chances of even getting up to the cave itself were looking even bleaker. I had already contacted my boss and asked him for two days extension on my leave but if it had continued to snow I would have surely been forced to turn back and head home. But I guess Bhole Naath actually wanted us to come – when we woke up the following day, the sky was clear and so was the route through the mountains. We packed our bags in a hurry and set out at once. The 16km trek to Chandanwari was not all that difficult, partly because we were all used to hiking and trekking, and partly because the trek was picturesque and the air pristine.

We camped in Chandanwari for the night and the next day set out for Sheshnag. And this was where it started to get interesting. The trek became increasingly difficult as the altitude started to increase. Within 3KM km of trekking, we reached Pissu Top. It has some spectacular views to offer and some mythological importance as well. It is said that that to be the first to reach for darshan of Bhole Nath Shivshankar there was a war between devtas and rakshas. In the war, the devtas annihilated rakshas in such large numbers, that the heap of their dead bodies resulted in this high mountain. The journey to our next destination, Sheshnag (its name is derived from its Seven Peaks, resembling the heads of the mythical snake) followed steep inclines on the right bank of a cascading stream and wild terrain untouched by civilisation. And camping around the Sheshnag Lake, at the end of the trek, with the beautiful glaciers in the background was just like icing on the cake.

The next day we set out for the last camp, Panchtarni. This is probably the most difficult part of the trek because to reach Panchtarni, one has to cross the Mahagunas Pass at 4276 metres (14000 ft) for 4.6KM and from there on gradually descend to Panchtarni at a height of 3657 metres (12000 ft) for another 9.4KM. If one is not used to this altitude (which most people aren't) or has not acclimatised well, then they are likely to feel dizzy or nauseous due to lack of oxygen.

Therefore carrying some dry fruits and lemons might be a good idea. Also one key essential for the trip is Vaseline or cold cream, because trust me, without them (sometimes even with them) your skin will start to crack rapidly in the cold dry winds.

The following morning was the day of the final trek to the A

marnath cave temple. We got up early so that we could get to the cave, stay there for a while and get back to Panchtarni in time. There are no accommodations near the cave although some people choose to camp themselves. The trek was 6KM each way and was relatively easier from the previous day's trek. On the way to the trek lies the confluence (sangam) of the two holy rivers Amravati and Panchtarni. The water is of course icy-cold but taking a dip in the holy water before entering the cave is considered a good practice. And near the cave, you will find ashy whi

te soil that is called Bhasm. Pilgrims usually smear several parts of their bodies with the Holy soil. I, on the other hand just chose to put a tilak on my forehead and move on.

As soon as I entered the cave all the fatigue of the trek vanished in an instant. The cave is huge and surprisingly very well maintained even at that height. But of course the most unusual feature of the cave is the three Lingams. The biggest of them all, representing Lord Shiva and the smaller two, representing Goddess Parvati and her son Ganesha. Incredibly, the ice formation is not everywhere; it is only those three stalagmites and that is what is fascinating about it. I later learnt that there are two natural water channels running above and below the stalagmites inside the rocks and are responsible for the formation of the lingams. And it helps, that the stalagmites take the shape of lingams very much like the ones found in other Lord Shiva temples throughout the world.

It is fascinating to see how nature's mysteries and the power of faith go hand in hand to deliver such spectacles. Without either of them, the Amarnath experience would not have been so easily available to the millions of pilgrims who visit the cave.

There was not much space or time to daydream about the wonders of the cave. The darshan was quick because there were so many others waiting for their turn, but it was enough. In retrospect, I realized that it is not the destination but the journey that counted in the end. And keeping in mind this experience, now I am sure that "Jab Jab Bhole Shankar ka Bulava aaega, tab tab bhakt darshan ko jaaega."

Courtesy: WWW.Yatra.Com

10 ways to reduce belly fat

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Top 10 Foods to Reduce Belly Fat

Obese people find it the hardest to deal with the fat stored in and around the abdomen and the waist.

Not only does belly fat make your abdomen bulge out, it also poses grave risk to of diseases like hypertension, diabetes and stroke. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), men who have a waist more than 40 inches have heightened risk of heart diseases and diabetes.

The most common reasons for the accumulation of fat in the tummy are hormonal imbalance, excessive eating, intake of large quantities of alcohol, sweets and chocolates and lack of exercise. Stress is also one of the prominent reasons for the storage of fat in the belly. Stress triggers the secretion of a hormone called cortisol. Excess of cortisol stimulates the storage of fat around the waist. Then there's another factor of improper digestion. Due to malfunctioned digestion gastro problems arise and this leads to a persistently puffy belly. As we add years, our efficiency of burning calories goes down, so sluggish metabolism also sets off the buildup of fat around the midsection.

If belly fat is one of your problems and you still thrive on a typical diet full of oily, starchy foods and carbs, it's time for you to treat this article as a wake-up call. You would need to change your diet drastically. First of all, you should avoid eating two to three hours before bedtime to control the belly fat. At the same time, incorporate foods which can help you overcome the problem.

Here's some information on foods which you should consume if you have a bloated belly.

Eggs: They provide good quality protein which in turn helps overcome hunger pangs.
Beans: Beans like black gram (chana), green gram (chana), chick peas and green moong bustle with fibre and proteins. They help you shed pounds and improve muscle tone.

Oat Meal: Befriend the good ol' oats if you're battling belly fat. Start your day with oats cooked in water or consume them with milk. They're high in soluble fibre and low in fat.

Vegetables: Green vegetables are rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre. Consuming vegetables for dinner without chapatis and/or rice is helpful in shrinking the waist size. What's more, most green veggies have only 30-60 calories per 100 grams.

Barley: Barley has a considerably low glycemic index and contains lots of soluble fibre. This helps in diminishing the circumference of the waist. Regular consumption cuts down the risk of cardiac diseases and type II diabetes.

Green Tea: Polyphenols present in the tea help boost metabolism. Green tea is less processed and contains higher levels of anti-oxidants. It greatly suppresses the appetite.

Milk: When we say milk, we're not recommending full-cream milk. In fact, make sure you stay away from that. Go for non-fat milk which has the same amount of calcium and protein as full-cream milk but contains less sodium and helps prevent water retention. This reduces bloating.

Yogurt: It's oozing with calcium and protein and has very less calories (80 calories in a cup of low-fat yogurt).The beneficial bacteria present in yogurt boost immunity and aid bowel movement.

Tomatoes: The luscious red tomatoes contain only 20 caloriesper hundred gram. They are rich in fibres, lycopene and potassium. They avert water retention, thereby also preventing bloating of the belly.

Olive Oil: People realise that veggies are good for health but many find their taste boring. Add a small quantity of olive oil. This will improve the flavour of vegetables and make them tastier. But its real benefit is that it can help you lose the hateful flab around your belly. (MensXP.com)

Also read: Top 10 Healthy Midnight Snacks, Foods to Help you Quit Smoking

Source: http://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/life-work/10-foods-reduce-belly-fat-article-ilmx.html

A beautiful Love story

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A long time ago, before the world was created and humans set foot on it, God had put all the human "qualities" in a separate room. Since all the qualities were bored they decided to play hide & seek.

"Madness" was one of the qualities and he shouted: "I want to count, I want to count!" And since nobody was crazy enough to want to seek "Madness", all the other qualities agreed. So "Madness" leaned against a tree and started to count:

One, two, three..." As "Madness" counted, the qualities went hiding. "reason" hid in a pile of garbage.. "Lie " said that it would hide under a stone, but hid at the bottom of the lake. And Madness continued to count "... seventy nine, eighty, eighty one..." By this time, all the qualities were already hidden-except "Love ". For stupid as "Love " is, he could not decide where to hide. And this should not surprise us, because we all know how difficult it is to hide "Love". "Madness": "...ninety five, ninety six, ninety seven..." Just when "Madness" got to one hundred..... ...."Love" jumped into a rose bush where he hid. And Madness turned around and shouted: "I'm coming, I'm coming!" As Madness turned around, "Laziness" was the first to be found, because "Laziness" was too lazy to hide. "Madness" searched madly and found "Lie" at the bottom of the lake. One by one, Madness found them all - except Love. Madness was getting desperate, unable to find Love.

Envious of Love, "Envy" whispered to "Madness ": "You only need to find Love, and Love is hiding in the rose bush."

"Madness" Jumped on the rose bush and he heard loud cry. The thorns in the bush had pierced "Loves" eyes. Hearing the commotion God came into the room and saw what had happened. He got very angry and cursed "Madness" and said since "Love" has become blind because of u... ..u shall always be with him" And so it came about that from that day on, Love is blind and is always accompanied by Madness.!

HEALTHY FRUITS

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01. Strawberries

Strawberries have high levels of ellagic acid and anthocyanins, and are rich in vitamin C (95 mg per cup) and fiber (3.8 g per cup). Fruits provide lots vitamins and carbohydrates to nourish the body and also add variety to the diet. Apples are a great source of vitamin C, they prevents the growth of harmful bacteria and help fight cancer. Bananas are handy for problems like constipation and diarrhea. Blueberries have a number of health benefits including anti-cancerous, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Mango are other sources of vitamin C. Research has also indicated that these fruits are beneficial for arthritis and other anti-inflammatory conditions because they have a cooling affect on the body. Here are top ten healthiest fruits to keep you fresh, healthy and full of life. 09 more after the break...

02. Apples

An apple's 3 g of fiber help you meet your fiber goal of 20 g to 30 g daily. High-fiber diets can lower heart disease risk

03. Bananas

Bananas are a great source of potassium, which plays a key role in heart health and muscle function. Plus each one has 2 g of fiber.

04. Blackberries

This fruit boasts a whopping 10 g of fiber in a single cup.

05. Cherries

A good source of perillyl alcohol, which helps prevent cancer in animals. Heart-protective anthocyanins give cherries their color.

06. Blueberries

Blueberries help prevent and treat bladder infections by making it hard for bacteria to stick to urinary tract walls.

07. Mangoes

A single mango has enough beta-carotene to cover your RDA for vitamin A while racking up 57 mg of vitamin C.

08. Oranges fruits

One orange provides an impressive 50 mg to 70 mg of vitamin C, 40 mcg of folic acid and 52 mg of calcium.

09. Purple grapes

Offer three heart-guarding compounds: flavonoids, anthocyanins and resveratrol (green grapes are not rich in them)

10. Raspberries

Teeming with 8 g of fiber per cup, they also boast vitamin C, ellagic acid and anthocyanins.

This is a guest post by Phil Kim who blogs about health and wellness and is doing research at philosophy of Mr. Ilchi Lee.

New sign of Stroke - Pass on

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They say if you email this to ten people, you stand a chance of saving one life. Will you send this along?


Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue

I will continue to forward this every time it comes around!
STROKE: Remember the 1st Three Letters..... S. T. R..
STROKE IDENTIFICATION:
During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ......she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.
They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening.
Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Jane passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Jane would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.
It only takes a minute to read this.
A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough.
RECOGNIZING A STROKE
Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR. Read and Learn!
Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify.. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.
Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S *Ask the individual to SMILE.
T *Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently)

(i.e. It is sunny out today.)
R  *Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call emergency number immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
New Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out Your Tongue
NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indication of a stroke.
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

I have done my part. Will you?

Traveling Angels

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Two Traveling Angels........ this one will make you think twice!!!!! ..

Keep reading to the bottom of the page -- don't
stop at the feet (You'll see).

Two traveling angels stopped to spend the night in the home of a
wealthy family.

The family was rude and refused to let the angels stay in the
mansion's guest room.

Instead the angels were given a small space in the cold basement.

As they made their bed on the hard floor, the older angel saw a hole in the wall and repaired it.

When the younger angel asked why, the older angel replied,
"Things aren't always what they seem"

The next night the pair came to rest at the house of a very poor, but very hospitable farmer and his wife.

After sharing what little food they had the couple let the angels
sleep in their bed where they could have a good night's rest.

When the sun came up the next morning the ange ls found the farmer and his wife in tears.

Their only cow, whose milk had been their sole income, lay dead in
the field.

The younger angel was infuriated and asked the older angel how could you have let this happen?
The first man had everything, yet you helped him, she accused.

The second family had little but was willing to share everything,
and you let the cow die..

"Things aren't always what they seem," the older angel replied.

"When we stayed in the basement of the mansion, I noticed there was gold stored in that hole in the wall.

Since the owner was so obsessed with greed and unwilling to share his good fortune, I sealed the wall so he wouldn't find it."

"Then last night as we slept in the farmers bed, the angel of death
came for his wife I gave him the cow instead.

Things aren't always what they seem."

Sometimes that is exactly what happens when things don't turn out the way they should. If you have faith, you just need to trust that every out come is always to your advantage. You just might not know it until some time later...
                                 Oooo
Some people           (    )
come into our lives   ) /
and quickly go..      (_ /

         oooO
           (    )       Some people
            \ (        become friends
             \_ )    and stay awhi le...

leaving beautiful          Oooo
footprints on our         (    )
   hearts...                    ) /
                                   (_/

                oooO
                 (    )      and we are
                  \ (          ne ver
                   \_ )      quite the same
                               because we have
                              made a good
                               friend!!

Yesterday is history.
Tomorrow a mystery.
Today is a gift.
That's why it's called the present!

I think this is special...live and savor every
moment... This is not a dress rehearsal!

          (\        /)
          ( \__ / )
          ( \()/ )
          ( /   \ )    TAKE THIS LITTLE ANGEL
          ( / \/ \ )   AND KEEP HER CLOSE TO YOU
            /      \    SHE IS YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL
           (        )    SENT TO WATCH OVER YOU
           ____

ALEXANDER THE GREAT

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ALEXANDER THE GREATEST - LAST WORDS

"Ice melts when heated"

"Eyes melt when hated"

Alexander, after conquering many kingdoms, was returning home. On the way, he fell ill and it took himto his death bed. With death staring him in his face, Alexander realized how his conquests, his great army, his sharp sword and all his wealth were of no consequence. He now longed to reach home to see his mother's face and bid her his last adieu. But, he had to accept the fact that his sinking health would not permit him to reach his distant homeland.

So, the mighty conqueror lay prostrate and pale, helplessly waiting to breathe his last. He called his generals and said, "I will depart from this world soon, I have three wishes, please carry them out without fail."With tears flowing down their cheeks, the generals agreed to abide by their king's last wishes.

" My first desire is that", said Alexander,

"My physicians alone must carry my coffin."

After a pause, he continued, " Secondly, I desire that when my coffin is being carried to the grave, the path leading to the graveyard be strewn with gold, silver and precious stones which I have collected in my treasury".

The king felt exhausted after saying this. He took a minute's rest and continued.

" My third and last wish is that both my hands be kept dangling out of my coffin".

The people who had gathered there wondered at the king's strange wishes. But no one dared bring the question to their lips.. Alexander's favorite general kissed his hand and pressed them to his heart. "O king, we assure you that your wishes will all be fulfilled. But tell us why do you make such strange wishes?"

At this Alexander took a deep breath and said:

"I would like the world to know of the three lessons I have just learnt.

Lessons to learn from last 3 wishes of King Alexander...

I want my physicians to carry my coffin because, people should realize that no doctor can really cure any body. They are powerless and cannot save a person from the clutches of death. So let not peopletake life for granted.

The second wish of strewing gold, silver and other riches on the way to the graveyard is to tell People that not even a fraction of gold will come with me. I spent all my life earning riches but cannot take anything with me. Let people realize that it is a sheer waste of time to chase wealth. And about my third wish of having my hands dangling out of the coffin, I wish people to know that I came empty handed into this world and empty handed I go out of this world". With these words, the king closed his eyes. Soon he let death conquer him and breathed his last. . . .

LESSONS TO LEARN:

Remember, your good health is in your own hands, look after it.

Wealth is only meaningful if you can enjoy while you are still alive and kicking.

What you do for yourself dies with you but what you do for others, lives on. It is called "Legacy."

Happiness keeps you Sweet,

Trials keep you Strong,

Sorrows keep you Human,

Failures keep you humble,

Success keeps You Glowing,

But Only God keeps You Going!

"The ability to grab opportunities"

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"The ability to grab opportunities"

Reading Ries and Trouts Horse Sense made me think of all the boys in school who had consistently stood first in class, year after year. I have not heard of most of them for a long, long time. Some joined the IFS (Indian Foreign Service) and have yet to become ambassadors. Some joined the private sector and have yet to become CEOs. By 55, they should have. Some became doctors and lawyers. What put me into this reverie was Riess statement that in the dairy, cream rises to the top. In daily life, its generally not true. It's mostly milk at the top of the corporate bottle.

Top executives come from the middle of the IQ curve. As the college president said to the faculty, "Be nice to your A students because they will come back and be your colleagues, but be exceptionally nice to your B and C students because they will come back and give us a new auditorium and a new science building." Top executives may come from the middle of the IQ curve. Peter McColough, former chairman of Xerox, made the same point about his Harvard School class of 1949. The record of accomplishment corresponds negatively with the standing of the class. The top people did not do that well. The one-third in the middle did. The guys who got the highest marks tended to be in the middle in accomplishment.

Why is this ? Why does success in the classroom generally not correlate with success in a profession ? The smarter people are, the more they depend on themselves. After all, they know everything. They depend only on themselves to get ahead. Less intelligent people are more likely to look for others to help them up the ladder and to look for opportunities and grab them.

Opportunities do not just arise in the environment. They are not presented to us by others, as the earlier incidents show. They can be inherent in us. They can be accidents that we may take to be calamities but that we can turn into opportunities.

A young singer with a fine soprano voice was assigned to perform 'The End of a Perfect Day' for admiring relatives. When his adolescent voice cracked and broke at the family gathering, he discovered he had the ability to make people laugh. The singer-cum-comedian was Bob Hope!

Moral: Believe in yourself first to succeed in life!

The Amla or the Indian Gooseberry.....its mystical effects

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http://readnewsforchange.blogspot.com/2011/06/gooseberry-juice.html

Having high amounts of Vitamin C, Nicotonic Acid, Vitamin B-1, Iron, and Calcium-- gooseberry juice remains a popular tonic consumed across the globe. 81.2% of gooseberry fruit is water, thus it is a very good source of skin moisturizing, providing effective beauty remedies. What more....8.3% of it is Glucose. The juice has also got adequate amounts of Fibers, Carbohydrates and Proteins. Indian gooseberry juice contains the highest amount of Vitamin C.

The scientific names of this fruit juice are Amlica Embillicus and phyllanthus emblica. The fruit is popularly known as Amla in Hindi. Other names are Aonla, Aola, Amalaki, Amla-berry, Dharty, Aamvala, Aawallaa, Embelic, Nellikai, Nillika, and Usareekai . A popular blend which is preferred for drinking purpose is Gooseberry and Mint Cordial.

Origin Apart from having their origin in India, the gooseberries have been grown in Britain since the time of Henry Vlll. There is also an ancient belief narrating how fairies would shelter from danger in the prickly bushes, and hence gooseberries became known as fayberries. Gooseberry juice was also used as a medicine in the treatment of fevers and in the sixteenth century they were recommended to plague victims. In the north of England, gooseberry clubs were popular, with members fiercely competing for the varieties that produced the biggest, best and juiciest fruit of the year. Sacred Importance of Indian Gooseberry It has even been scientifically verified that gooseberry juice has one of the richest and most documented legacies of any fruit juice known today. In fact, the juice is fondly addressed as the “Nurse”, the “Great Rejuvenator”, and the “Juice of Immortality” for centuries, due to its numerous healing properties and its ability to nourish the body on all levels.
Being more popular in the fruit form, gooseberry is nearly spherical shaped light greenish yellow with 6 vertical stripes or furrows. Having a bitter-sour taste, this fruit is claimed to be more fibrous than most of the other fruits. However, it cannot be consumed raw in vast quantities. In Hinduism, it is regarded as a sacred tree and worshipped as Mother Earth in India.

Benefits of Gooseberry Juice Gooseberry juice is a natural, efficacious, and an anti-oxidant with the richest natural source of Vitamin C. It also contains cytokine like substances identified as zeatin, z. riboside, z. nucleotide. Gooseberry juice is extremely beneficial for treating ailments and availing several health benefits. It is even used in Unani and Ayurvedic systems to administer various health related complexities including Fever, Liver Disorder, Indigestion, Anemia, Heart Complaints and Urinary Problems. The details can be viewed as:

The antibacterial and astringent properties of gooseberry juice prevent infection and help in the healing of ulcers. It is used as a laxative to relieve constipation in piles. It is used in the treatment of leukorrhea and artherosclerosis. The juice is referred to in ancient text as the best medicine to prevent aging.

It is a very strong rejuvenative which is believed to be the richest natural source of anti-oxidant vitamin C (with up to 900 mg/100g of pressed juice). Vitamin C acts as an anti-oxidant and can help to rid the body of dangerous molecules called free radicals. This important vitamin is also necessary for the synthesis of collagen. Blood vessels, tendons, ligaments, and bones-- all require collagen. Another benefit of Vitamin C is the part it plays in helping to synthesize norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter which helps maintain brain function and mood. Vitamin C can also help to lower blood pressure, maintain healthy immune functions, promote good dental health, and aid in the healing of wounds.
Another anti-oxidant found in gooseberry juice is superoxide dismutase. SOD (superoxide dismutase) is an important enzyme that many people are often deficient in. This enzyme is important in ridding the body of free radicals. Other health issues such as arthritis, prostate problems, corneal ulcers, and inflammatory bowel disease have been known to be helped by SOD. It also protects against oxidative stress.
The juice has the same antiscorbutic value as orange juice.
It is also effective for respiratory complaints.
The juice is used in Ayurveda as a cardiotonic, aphrodisiac, antipyretic, antidiabetic, cerebral and gastrointestinal tonic.
The juice also contains polyphenols which have anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-allergenic properties. They can help to lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure, diminish risks of cancer, and aid in immune system health.

Two important tannins found in gooseberry juice are ellagic acid and gallic acid. Ellagic acid has been shown to be effective against cancer causing chemicals and aid in the death of cancer cells. Gallic acid is another anti-oxidant and is important in helping to treat diabetes.
The juice is popularly used in inks, dyes, shampoos and hair oils.
For insomnia: Take a mixture of coarse powder of nutmeg and fresh amla (gooseberry) juice.
The juice is a natural anti-inflammatory which soothes and protects the tissues of the digestive tract.

From a Guy's Diary : For those on hunting spree- Read through :)

2011-06-06T21:36:00.002+05:30

What not to do when you are desperate about having a girl friend !!

My target readers

§ If you are a guy, and still single....welcome to the club. Read this very seriously.

§ If you are a guy, not single then reading this is not worth your time.

§ If you are a girl ------------------------Have a nice laugh ;)

Awesome Facts….

On a random day, at a random place you come across a random girl and you get an instant feeling that she is the "one" for you. In the next few mins of talk, the inevitable question comes up "Are you on Facebook?"...Now that's the beginning. You take her email ID, flick her chat ID from Facebook and start loading her inbox with messages, forwards, funny mails, quotes etc. You are always online for her and the moment she comes online the question pops up on her window, "Hey hi, wass up?" You always go to places where there is a chance of seeing her. You try to run in to her and pretend that it was accidental. You wear nice dresses and try to look good on the days when there is a high probability of meeting her. After that you take her phone number and start calling her every day. For the first few days she picks up the phone, then slowly she starts giving the busy tone and the next stage is total avoidance. But, you always believe that she is interested in you or at least you don't want to accept the truth. For some of you the big day comes when you express your feelings to her and you don't even have to wait for her reply, it is generally, "I did not see you in that way, can we be just friends?". Some don't even reach that stage, they hide their feelings, but in either case one thing is common, the girl's name ends up being the password for the next few months.

As soon as they realize that they have reached the "age", guys start trying to impress girls. Some try to show-off that they are smart and some have this weird belief that girls consider stupid guys as cute. Intelligence to innocence, being introvert to extrovert, being classy to messy, strong to weak... anything and everything, every guy has own strategy. I don't know who came up with this quote "Everything is fair in love and war", he (not she) must probably have been one of them. I don't know why guys fail to understand that girls are smart enough to understand all these and why would not they? Even before they realize that they are "girls", guys start hitting on them, one after the other, day and night, not allowing them even to breathe properly.

After reading till here some of you might be in dilemma whether you are really desperate or not. It's very easy to come to a conclusion. Take a paper and answer the following questions in Yes or No

1. Whenever you see a girl walking on the road ahead of you, Do you increase your walking speed, walk past her and then turn back to see her face?

2. Do you become very conscious about what you are talking, when you are around with girls?

3. Do you try to be cool or someone else in order to impress girls?

4. Do you think staying clam or moody when in a group makes the girl think about you?

5. You ask a girl to join you for lunch or coffee; do you think a YES from other side is an indication that she is interested in you?

6. Do you keep staring at girls?

7. Are you ready to date a girl even if she is around with someone else as well?

8. Is "Girls" the main topic of all your discussions with your friends?

If you find even a single "YES" in the paper then YOU ARE DESPERATE. Be a man, accept it.

Now the real question "What not to do when you are desperate about having a girl friend?"

Did you actually believe that I would come up with some solution or tips? Had I known it, would I be still single? It was just a trick to make you guys read this one. But, I have one tip though, first and foremost STOP being desperate. I know that it is difficult. At least try not to show that you are desperate. The rule is simple, "No one in this world cares for a thing that is easily gettable" and FYI girls are never worried about finding a guy and why do they have to? Did you ever come across a girl who never had a BF or never been proposed by a guy? If yes, then that's a miracle, you met a rare species or an extinct one in this world.

If you got the tip that you wanted and don't want to read any further it's fine. But, I would recommend reading further. Trust me, keep reading.

We know that we are the ones who make the girls realize that they are important, treat them as if they are precious, tell them that they are beautiful and show that they are in demand. We buy them gifts, spend all the money we have, do their work, roam around with them all the time, carry their stuff and in the end what do we get in return? a few thanks and an offer to be a good friend. Do we need all this? If 1/1000 th of the time wasted on a girl is spent on a guy you will find a friend for a lifetime. Just play some game together or watch a movie, give him a cigarette or buy him a drink and that is it. Realize that spending a night with your friends drinking till everyone pukes, having a hangover throughout the next day is more fun than spending the same night with your girl in a pub buying her drinks, talking crap, listening crap, making some crap moves..... What ever.

I know that at some point of time in your life you might have realized all this. But, there is a need to educate the rest and also pass on the message to the future generations. I dream of a day when guys are in demand and girls start worrying about finding a guy. I hope the day comes soon.

If you are still desperate, you need a second read.

Success breeds Succes

2011-06-04T21:36:00.000+05:30

'Please read' this, its meaningful...

"Success breeds Success"

There was a farmer who grew superior quality and award-winning corn. Each year he entered his corn in the state fair where it won honor and prizes.

One year a newspaper reporter interviewed him and learnt something interesting about how he grew it. The reporter discovered that the farmer shared his seed corn with his neighbours''.

"How can you afford to share your best seed corn with your neighbors when they are entering corn in competition with yours each year?" the reporter asked.

"Why sir, "said the farmer, "didn't you know? The wind picks up pollen from the ripening corn and swirls it from field to field. If my neighbours grow inferior, sub-standard and poor quality corn, cross-pollination will steadily degrade the quality of my corn.
If I am to grow good corn, I must help my neighbors grow good corn." The farmer gave a superb insight into the connectedness of life. His corn cannot improve unless his neighbours' corn also improves. So it is in the other dimensions!

Those who choose to be at harmony must help their neighbours and colleagues to be at peace. Those who choose to live well must help others to live well. The value of a life is measured by the lives it touches….
SUCCESS DOES NOT HAPPEN IN ISOLATION. IT IS VERY OFTEN A PARTICIPATIVE AND COLLECTIVE PROCESS.
So share the good practices, ideas, new learning with your family, friends, team members and neighbours….
As they say, "Success breeds Success".

This is worth giving 5 min...............

2011-06-04T21:17:00.001+05:30

Trust is Importanteg for Every Relationship

A WONDERFUL EMAIL...... READ THE WHOLE OF IT !!

TRUST

Trust is a very important factor for all relationships. When trust is broken, it is the end of the relationship. Lack of trust leads to suspicion, suspicion generates anger, anger causes enmity and enmity may result in separation.

A telephone operator told me that one day she received a phone call. She answered, "Public Utilities Board." There was silence. She repeated, "PUB." There was still no answer. When she was going to cut off the line, she heard a lady's voice, "Oh, so this is PUB. Sorry, I got the number from my Husband's pocket but I do not know whose number it is."

Without mutual trust, just imagine what will happen to the couple if the telephone operator answered with just "hello" instead of "PUB".

NO POINTING FINGERS

A man asked his father-in-law, "Many people praised you for a successful marriage. Could you please share with me your secret?"
The father-in-law answered in a smile, "Never criticize your wife for her shortcomings or when she does something wrong. Always bear in mind that because of her shortcomings and weaknesses, she could not find a better husband than you."

We all look forward to being loved and respected. Many people are afraid of losing face. Generally, when a person makes a mistake, he would look around to find a scapegoat to point the finger at. This is the start of a war. We should always remember that when we point one finger at a person, the other four fingers are pointing at ourselves.

If we forgive the others, others will ignore our mistake too.

CREATING PERFECT RELATIONSHIPS?

A person visited the government matchmaker for marriage, SDU, and requested "I am looking for a spouse. Please help me to find a suitable one." The SDU officer said, "Your requirements, please." "Oh, good looking, polite, humorous, sporty, knowledgeable, good in singing and dancing. Willing to accompany me the whole day at home during my leisure hour, if I don't go out. Telling me interesting stories when I need companion for conversation and be silent when I want to rest." The officer listened carefully and replied, "I understand you need television.."

There is a saying that a perfect match can only be found between a blind wife and a deaf husband, because the blind wife cannot see the faults of the husband and the deaf husband cannot hear the nagging of the wife. Many couples are blind and deaf at the courting stage and dream of perpetual perfect relationship. Unfortunately, when the excitement of love wears off, they wake up a and discover that marriage is not a bed of roses. The nightmare begins.

NO OVERPOWERING

Many relationships fail because one party tries to overpower another, or demands too much. People in love tend to think that love will conquer all and their spouses will change the bad habits after marriage. Actually, this is not the case. There is a Chinese saying which carries the meaning that "It is easier to reshape a mountain or a river than a person's character."

It is not easy to change. Thus, having high expectation on changing the spouse character will cause disappointment and unpleasantness.

It would be less painful to change ourselves and lower our expectations. .

RIGHT SPEECH

There is a Chinese saying which carries the meaning that "A speech will either prosper or ruin a nation." Many relationships break off because of wrong speech. When a couple is too close with each other, we always forget mutual respect and courtesy. We may say anything without considering if it would hurt the other party.

A friend and her millionaire husband visited their construction site. A worker who wore a helmet saw her and shouted, "Hi, Emily! Remember me? We used to date in the secondary school." On the way home, her millionaire husband teased her, "Luckily you married me. Otherwise you will be the wife of a construction worker." She answered," You should appreciate that you married me. Other wise, he will be the millionaire and not you."

Frequently exchanging these remarks plants the seed for a bad relationship. It's like a broken egg - cannot be reversed.

PERSONAL PERCEPTION

Different people have different perception. One man's meat could be another man's poison. A couple bought a donkey from the market. On the way home, a boy commented, "Very stupid. Why neither of them rides on the donkey? "Upon hearing that, the husband let the wife ride on the donkey. He walked besides them. Later, an old man saw it and commented, "The husband is the head of family. How can the wife ride on the donkey while the husband is on foot?" Hearing this, the wife quickly got down and let the husband ride on the donkey.

Further on the way home, they met an old Lady. She commented, "How can the man ride on the donkey but let the wife walk. He is no gentleman."
The husband thus quickly asked the wife to join him on the donkey. Then, they met a young man. He commented, "Poor donkey, how can you hold up the weight of two persons. They are cruel to you." Hearing that, the husband and wife immediately climbed down from the donkey and carried it on their shoulders.

It seems to be the only choice left. Later, on a narrow bridge, the donkey was frightened and struggled. They lost their balance and fell into the river. You can never have everyone praise you, nor will everyone condemn you.. Never in the past, not at present, and never will be in the future.

Thus, do not be too bothered by others words if our conscience is clear..

BE PATIENT

This is a true story which happened in the States. A man came out of his home to admire his new truck. To his puzzlement, his three-year-old son was happily hammering dents into the shiny paint of the truck. The man ran to his son, knocked him away, hammered the little boy's hands into pulp as punishment. When the father calmed down, he rushed his son to the hospital.

Although the doctor tried desperately to save the crushed bones, he finally had to amputate the fingers of both the hands of the kid. When the boy woke up from the surgery & saw his bandaged stubs, he innocently said, "Daddy, I'm sorry about your truck." Then he asked, "but when are my fingers going to grow back?" The father went home & committed suicide.

Think about this story the next time someone steps on your feet or u wish to take revenge. Think first before u lose your patience with someone u love. Trucks can be repaired.. Broken bones & hurt feelings often can't. Too often we fail to recognize the difference between the person and the performance. We forget that forgiveness is greater than revenge.

People make mistakes. We are allowed to make mistakes. But the actions we take while in a rage will haunt us forever.

"Good Life starts only when you stop wanting a better

Lots of great reasons why we should always carry a camera.

2011-05-31T20:26:00.000+05:30

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THE RAIN...............Truly Awesome

2011-05-30T21:34:00.004+05:30

Live with laughter and love with all your heart.......
The Rain

It was a busy morning, about 8:30, when an elderly

gentleman in his 80's arrived to have stitches removed from

his thumb. He said he was in a hurry as he had an appointment

at 9:00 am. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat,

knowing it would be over an hour before someone would to

able to see him. I saw him looking at his watch and

decided, since I was not busy with another patient,

I would evaluate his wound. On exam, it was well

healed, so I talked to one of the doctors,

got the needed supplies to remove his sutures and

redress his wound.

While taking care of his wound, I asked him

if he had another doctor's appointment this

morning, as he was in such a hurry.
The gentleman told me no, that he needed to go to

the nursing home to eat breakfast with his wife.

I inquired as to her health.

He told me that she had been there for a while

and that she

was a victim of Alzheimer's Disease.

As we talked, I asked if she would be upset

if he was a bit late.

He replied that she no longer knew who he was,

that she had

not
recognized him in five years now.

I was surprised, and asked him, 'And you still go every

morning, even though she doesn't know who you are?'

He smiled as he patted my hand and said,

'She doesn't know me, but I still know who she is.'

I had to hold back tears as he left, I had goose bumps

on my arm, and thought,'That is the kind of love

I want in my life, but dont want do anything at my end'.

True love is neither physical, nor romantic it is the true

feeling of care , respect and giving.

True love is an acceptance of all that is, has been,

will be, and will not be.

With all the jokes and fun that are in e-mails, sometimes

there is one that comes along that has an important

message.

This one I thought I could share with you.

The happiest people don't necessarily have the best of

everything;

they just make the best of everything they have.

I hope you share this with someone you care about.

I just did..

'Life isn't about how to survive the storm,
But how to dance in the rain.'

We are all getting Older .

Tomorrow may be our turn.

Help Others.org: Helping A Friend Dance With The Stars -- A Kindness Story

2011-05-29T23:10:00.000+05:30

Help Others.org: Helping A Friend Dance With The Stars -- A Kindness Story

THANK YOU

2011-05-20T19:53:00.000+05:30

THANK YOU

Thank you to all my friends who continue to send me such important emails!

It's so wonderful that you included me in your quest to inform!

Because of all of you I stopped drinking Coca-Cola after I found out from you that it's good for removing toilet stains and rusting the arse out of 40-gallon drum.

I stopped going to the movies for fear of sitting on a needle infected with a disease.

I smell like a homeless f*@k, but thank goodness I stopped using deodorant because you said it causes cancer.

I don't leave my car in any parking lot even though I sometimes have to walk about seventeen blocks, because you said that someone might drug me with a perfume sample and then try to rob me.

I also stopped answering the phone because you said that they will ask me to dial a stupid number and then I get a high phone bill with calls to Uganda, Singapore, Tokyo and maybe the Mars Rover.

I stopped eating chicken and hamburgers because you told me they are nothing more than horrible mutant freaks with no eyes or feathers that are bred in a lab so that places like McDonalds and KFC can sell their wares.

I also stopped drinking anything out of a can - you said that I would get sick from the rat faeces and urine.

When I go to parties, I now don't mix with anybody or talk to anybody - you said that someone would take my kidneys and leave me taking a nap in a bathtub full of ice.

However, the police are also after me at present because you said not to pull over, as they could be fake policemen trying to kidnap me.

I went bankrupt from bounced checks that I wrote, in anticipation of the $15,000 that Microsoft and AOL were supposed to send me when I participated in their special e-mail program.

It's weird, though, that my new free cell phone never arrived, and neither did the passes for my paid vacation to Disneyland. But I am positive that all this is because of the chain I broke or forgot to follow and I got a curse.

EXCESS BODY WEIGHT REDUCTION (OBESITY)

2011-05-20T19:45:00.000+05:30

WEIGHT REDUCTION.

BEST METHOD TO REDECE EXCESS WEIGHT IN THE BODY.

(A normal office worker (People who are doing white collard jobs) needs only about 1,200 to 1,400 Calories PER DAY. Only hard working laborers requires about 2,500 Calories per day. Bad Eating habits and NOT doing adequate physical activity contributes to OBESITY and related problems – Diabetes, High B.P., Stress, Cardiac Problems etc. )

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You may be aware that Dr. Muffazal Lakadawala M.S. famous BARIATRIC SURGEON of Mumbai has treated over 1,000 (Over One thousand ) Highly Obesity Patients and gave them NEW LIFE. He is having a team of Doctors, Nutritionists, Psychological Councilors etc. to guide the Obesity patients. He is having an organization in Mumbai by name CODS INDIA . Website Address: www.codsindia.com (Full details can be seen in this website. (One gentleman by name Mr. RAVI BHATIA of Surat City, Gujarat state, India has reduced his body weight from 178 Kgs to 75 Kgs in about two years time with the guidance of CODS.). Mr. Bhatia’s Mobile No: 98251 11218. OF COURSE STRONG WILL POWER IS REQUIRED FOR ACHIEVING EXCESS WEIGHT REDUCTION.

HOW TO REDUCE EXCESS WEIGHT GRADUALLY: (About 2 Kgs per month).

If you are able to follow the under mentioned diet STRICTLY, you can achieve the REDUCTION IN BODY’S EXCESS WEIGHT by about 2 Kgs PER MONTH. (ABOUT 20 KGS IN ONE YEAR). AN IDEAL DIET CHART IS GIVEN BELOW:

Early Morning on raising (after cleaning teeth etc) : One Glass of Luke Warm water with Lemon Juice and little Ginger to be taken.
.BREAKFAST (at 8-30 A.M.) : One Cup of Skim Milk (Without fat) Plus OATS. OR A Bowl of Fruits OR TWO EGGS WHITE ONLY (Boil/omlet). OR Idli, Dosa, Pongal, Utappam – Only Two. (with little Sambar or some chetney other than Coconut.
MID MORNING (11-00 A.M.) : 2 walnuts Plus 2 almonds Plus One glass of Buttter Milk.
LUNCH : (1-30 Noon): One Bowl Salad, PLUS 1 or 2 ROTIS (Suka Chapati without oil), PLUS One Bowl Vegetable PLUS One cup of Dall.
MID EVENING : One Cup Tea (No Sugar) PLUS ONE CUP OF PROUTS for Protein (Total 100 to 150 Calories, Fat less than 5 grams,).
EVENING : ONE GLASS OF VEGETABLE JUICE.
DINNER: SAME AS LUNCH.

BEDTIME: ONE GLASS OF SKIM MILK.

NO SUGAR.

HAVE (DRINK) PLENTY OF WATER.

AVOID FRIED FOODS LIKE WADA, SAMOSA, CHIPS.

AVOID BEKERY ITEMS LIKE BISCUITS, CAKES.

CAN TAKE GREEN TEA, BUTTER MILK, VEGETABLE JUICES.

WALK AT LEAST 20 MINUTES A DAY.

OIL/GHEE/BUTTER ------ 3 to 4 Teaspoons per day at Room Temperature.

REDUCTION OF EXCESS WEIGHT WITHOUT FOOD.

FOR MENTALLY STRONG PEOPLE, TO START WITH, THE FOLLOWING ITEM CAN BE USED INSTEAD OF ALL SORTS OF FOODS MENTIONED AT ITEM 1 TO 8 ABOVE.

A powder ( in four flavors, Banana, Chocolate etc.) is available by name : “BARIATRIC ADVANTAGE – HIGH PROTEIN MEAL REPLACEMENT”. This is manufactured in USA. Formulated for : BARIATRIC ADVANTAGE, A DIVISION OF CATALINA LIFESCIENCES INC. IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92614.

TAKE 2 SCOOPS (42 GRAMS) OF POWDER WITH 8 OZS OF COLD WATER. MIX IN A SHAKER CUP OR BLENDER UNTIL DISSOLVED. LIKE THIS YOU CAN TAKE 3 TIMES PER DAY. ONECE YOU TAKE THIS POWDER, NO OTHER FOOD IS REQUIRED AT ALL. ONLY WATER CAN BE TAKEN. A PACKET OF 3.22 LBS POWDER WHICH WILL COME TO 32 SERVINGS (FOR ABOUT 10 DAYS) WILL COST RS. 5,500. (IN INDIA) AND IT IS AVAILABLE WITH CODS INDIA, MUMBAI. ONE CAN TRY THIS POWDER FOR ABOUT 2 TO 3 DAYS AND SEE THAT HE CAN REMAIN “WITHOUT FOOD”. AND ONCE HE GET’S WILL POWER, HE CAN CONTINUE FOR 10 DAYS OR EVEN LESS NUMBER OF DAYS AND THERE AFTER, START TAKING FOOD AS SUGGESTED AT ITEM 1 TO 8 ABOVE THERE AFTER. THE WHOLE IDEA IS TO TAKE NUTRITIOUS FOOD WITH ENERTY AND WITHOUT FAT WHICH WILL GIVE ABOUT 1,200 CALORIES PER DAY.

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गब्बर सिंह का चरित्र चित्रण - A must read

2011-05-18T11:52:00.003+05:30

गब्बर सिंह का चरित्र चित्रण

1. सादा जीवन, उच्च विचार : उसके जीने का ढंग बड़ा सरल था . पुराने और मैले कपड़े , बढ़ी हुई दाढ़ी , महीनों से जंग खाते दांत और पहाड़ों पर खानाबदोश जीवन . जैसे मध्यकालीन भारत का फकीर हो . जीवन में अपने लक्ष्य की ओर इतना समर्पित कि ऐशो - आराम और विलासिता के लिए एक पल की भी फुर्सत नहीं . और विचारों में उत्कृष्टता के क्या कहने ! ' जो डर गया , सो मर गया ' जैसे संवादों से उसने जीवन की क्षणभंगुरता पर प्रकाश डाला था .

२ . दयालु प्रवृत्ति : ठाकुर ने उसे अपने हाथों से पकड़ा था . इसलिए उसने ठाकुर के सिर्फ हाथों को सज़ा दी . अगर वो चाहता तो गर्दन भी काट सकता था . पर उसके ममतापूर्ण और करुणामय ह्रदय ने उसे ऐसा करने से रोक दिया .

3. नृत्य - संगीत का शौकीन : ' महबूबा ओये महबूबा ' गीत के समय उसके कलाकार ह्रदय का परिचय मिलता है . अन्य डाकुओं की तरह उसका ह्रदय शुष्क नहीं था . वह जीवन में नृत्य - संगीत एवंकला के महत्त्व को समझता था . बसन्ती को पकड़ने के बाद उसके मन का नृत्यप्रेमी फिर से जाग उठा था . उसने बसन्ती के अन्दर छुपी नर्तकी को एक पल में पहचान लिया था . गौरतलब यह कि कला के प्रति अपने प्रेम को अभिव्यक्त करने का वह कोई अवसर नहीं छोड़ता था .

4. अनुशासनप्रिय नायक : जब कालिया और उसके दोस्त अपने प्रोजेक्ट से नाकाम होकर लौटे तो उसने कतई ढीलाई नहीं बरती . अनुशासन के प्रति अपने अगाध समर्पण को दर्शाते हुए उसने उन्हें तुरंत सज़ा दी .

5. हास्य - रस का प्रेमी : उसमें गज़ब का सेन्स ऑफ ह्यूमर था . कालिया और उसके दो दोस्तों को मारने से पहले उसने उन तीनों को खूब हंसाया था . ताकि वो हंसते - हंसते दुनिया को अलविदा कह सकें . वह आधुनिक यु का ' लाफिंग बुद्धा ' था .

6. नारी के प्रति सम्मान : बसन्ती जैसी सुन्दर नारी का अपहरण करने के बाद उसने उससे एक नृत्य का निवेदन किया . आज - कल का खलनायक होता तो शायद कुछ और करता .

7. भिक्षुक जीवन : उसने हिन्दू धर्म और महात्मा बुद्ध द्वारा दिखाए गए भिक्षुक जीवन के रास्ते को अपनाया था . रामपुर और अन्य गाँवों से उसे जो भी सूखा - कच्चा अनाज मिलता था , वो उसी से अपनी गुजर - बसर करता था . सोना , चांदी , बिरयानी या चिकन मलाई टिक्का की उसने कभी इच्छा ज़ाहिर नहीं की .

8. सामाजिक कार्य : डकैती के पेशे के अलावा वो छोटे बच्चों को सुलाने का भी काम करता था . सैकड़ों माताएं उसका नाम लेती थीं ताकि बच्चे बिना कलह किए सो ऍ
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HAPPINESS BY KUSHWANT SINGH.................

2011-05-18T10:41:00.002+05:30

What is Happiness?

EIGHT CLUES TO HAPPINESS

By- KHUSHWANT SINGH
Having lived a reasonably contented life, I was musing over what a person should strive for to achieve happiness. I drew up a list of a few essentials which I put forward for the readers' appraisal.
1. First and foremost is GOOD HEALTH. If you do not enjoy good health you can never be happy. Any ailment, however trivial, will deduct from your happiness.
2. Second, A HEALTHY BANK BALANCE. It need not run into crores but should be enough to provide for creature comforts and something to spare for recreation, like eating out, going to the pictures, travelling or going on holidays on the hills or by the sea. Shortage of money can be only demoralizing. Living on credit or borrowing is demeaning and lowers one in one's own eyes.
3. Third, A HOME OF YOUR OWN. Rented premises can never give you the snug feeling of a nest which is yours for keeps that a home provides: if it has a garden space, all the better. Plant your own trees and flowers, see them grow and blossom, cultivate a sense of kinship with them.
4. Fourth, AN UNDERSTANDING COMPANION, be it your spouse or a friend. If there are too many misunderstandings, they will rob you of your peace of mind. It is better to be divorced than to bicker all the time.
5. Fifth, LACK OF ENVY towards those who have done better than you in life; risen higher, made more money, or earned more fame. Envy can be very corroding; avoid comparing yourself with others.
6. Sixth, DO NOT ALLOW OTHER PEOPLE to descend on you for gup-shup. By the time you get rid of them, you will feel exhausted and poisoned by their gossip-mongering.
7. Seventh, CULTIVATE SOME HOBBIES which can bring you a sense of fulfilment, such as gardening, reading, writing, painting, playing or listening to music. Going to clubs or parties to get free drinks or to meet celebrities is criminal waste of time.
8. Eighth, every morning and evening, devote 15 minutes to INTROSPECTION. In the morning, 10 minutes should be spent on stilling the mind and then five in listing things you have to do that day. In the evening, five minutes to still the mind again, and ten to go over what you had undertaken to do.

RICHNESS is not Earning More, Spending More Or Saving More, but ...
"RICHNESS IS WHEN YOU NEED NO MORE"

Nepal

2011-05-17T17:16:00.000+05:30

In a relationship, married or not... YOU SHOULD READ THIS

2011-05-16T16:22:00.001+05:30

MARRIAGE

When I got home that night as my wife served dinner, I held her hand and said, I've got something to tell you. She sat down and ate quietly. Again I observed the hurt in her eyes.

Suddenly I didn't know how to open my mouth. But I had to let her know what I was thinking. I want a divorce. I raised the topic calmly.

She didn't seem to be annoyed by my words, instead she asked me softly, why?

I avoided her question. This made her angry. She threw away the chopsticks and shouted at me, you are not a man! That night, we didn't talk to each other. She was weeping. I knew she wanted to find out what had happened to our marriage. But I could hardly give her a satisfactory answer; she had lost my heart to Jane. I didn't love her anymore. I just pitied her!

With a deep sense of guilt, I drafted a divorce agreement which stated that she could own our house, our car, and 30% stake of my company.

She glanced at it and then tore it into pieces. The woman who had spent ten years of her life with me had become a stranger. I felt sorry for her wasted time, resources and energy but I could not take back what I had said for I loved Jane so dearly. Finally she cried loudly in front of me, which was what I had expected to see. To me her cry was actually a kind of release. The idea of divorce which had obsessed me for several weeks seemed to be firmer and clearer now.

The next day, I came back home very late and found her writing something at the table. I didn't have supper but went straight to sleep and fell asleep very fast because I was tired after an eventful day with Jane.

When I woke up, she was still there at the table writing. I just did not care so I turned over and was asleep again.

In the morning she presented her divorce conditions: she didn't want anything from me, but needed a month's notice before the divorce. She requested that in that one month we both struggle to live as normal a life as possible. Her reasons were simple: our son had his exams in a month's time and she didn't want to disrupt him with our broken marriage.

This was agreeable to me. But she had something more, she asked me to recall how I had carried her into out bridal room on our wedding day.

She requested that every day for the month's duration I carry her out of our bedroom to the front door ever morning. I thought she was going crazy. Just to make our last days together bearable I accepted her odd request.

I told Jane about my wife's divorce conditions. . She laughed loudly and thought it was absurd. No matter what tricks she applies, she has to face the divorce, she said scornfully.

My wife and I hadn't had any body contact since my divorce intention was explicitly expressed. So when I carried her out on the first day, we both appeared clumsy. Our son clapped behind us, daddy is holding mommy in his arms. His words brought me a sense of pain. From the bedroom to the sitting room, then to the door, I walked over ten meters with her in my arms. She closed her eyes and said softly; don't tell our son about the divorce. I nodded, feeling somewhat upset. I put her down outsidethe door. She went to wait for the bus to work. I drove alone to the office.

On the second day, both of us acted much more easily. She leaned on my chest. I could smell the fragrance of her blouse. I realized that I hadn't looked at this woman carefully for a long time. I realized she was not young any more. There were fine wrinkles on her face, her hair was graying! Our marriage had taken its toll on her. For a minute I wondered what I had done to her.

On the fourth day, when I lifted her up, I felt a sense of intimacy returning. This was the woman who had given ten years of her life to me.

On the fifth and sixth day, I realized that our sense of intimacy was growing again. I didn't tell Jane about this. It became easier to carry her as the month slipped by. Perhaps the everyday workout made me stronger.

She was choosing what to wear one morning. She tried on quite a few dresses but could not find a suitable one. Then she sighed, all my dresses have grown bigger. I suddenly realized that she had grown so thin, that was the reason why I could carry her more easily.

Suddenly it hit me... she had buried so much pain and bitterness in her heart. Subconsciously I reached out and touched her head.

Our son came in at the moment and said, Dad, it's time to carry mom out. To him, seeing his father carrying his mother out had become an essential part of his life. My wife gestured to our son to come closer and hugged him tightly. I turned my face away because I was afraid I might change my mind at this last minute. I then held her in my arms, walking from the bedroom, through the sitting room, to the hallway. Her hand surrounded my neck softly and naturally. I held her body tightly; it was just like our wedding day.

But her much lighter weight made me sad. On the last day, when I held her in my arms I could hardly move a step. Our son had gone to school. I held her tightly and said, I hadn't noticed that our life lacked intimacy.

I drove to office.... jumped out of the car swiftly without locking the door. I was afraid any delay would make me change my mind...I walked upstairs. Jane opened the door and I said to her, Sorry, Jane, I do not want the divorce anymore.

She looked at me, astonished, and then touched my forehead. Do you have a fever? She said. I moved her hand off my head. Sorry, Jane, I said, I won't divorce. My marriage life was boring probably because she and I didn't value the details of our lives, not because we didn't love each other anymore. Now I realize that since I carried her into my home on our wedding day I am supposed to hold her until death do us apart.

Jane seemed to suddenly wake up. She gave me a loud slap and then slammed the door and burst into tears. I walked downstairs and drove away.

At the floral shop on the way, I ordered a bouquet of flowers for my wife. The salesgirl asked me what to write on the card. I smiled and wrote, I'll carry you out every morning until death do us apart.

That evening I arrived home, flowers in my hands, a smile on my face, I run up stairs, only to find my wife in the bed - dead.

My wife had been fighting CANCER for months and I was so busy with Jane to even notice. She knew that she would die soon and she wanted to save me from the whatever negative reaction from our son, in case we push thru with the divorce.-- At least, in the eyes of our son--- I'm a loving husband....

The small details of your lives are what really matter in a relationship. It is not the mansion, the car, property, the money in the bank. These create an environment conducive for happiness but cannot give happiness in themselves. So find time to be your spouse's friend and do those little things for each other that build intimacy. Do have a real happy marriage!

If you don't share this, nothing will happen to you.

If you do, you just might save a marriage.

Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.

This Is YOU

2011-05-14T11:29:00.001+05:30

STRONG PERSON

A strong person knows how to keep their life in order. Even with tears in their eyes, they still manage to say "I'm OK" with a smile. Send this to a strong person. I just did. God is good. Change is coming. Be honest and send this to anyone who made you smile this year.
It may surprise you how many you get back. Thanks for making me smile.

Live, Laugh, Love

"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do. What I can do, I should do. And what I should do, by the grace of God, I will do."

Common lines after people get drunk...(In INDIA)

2011-05-13T16:16:00.001+05:30

1. Tu to Mera bhai hai…bhai !!!

2. You know i am not drunk…

3. Gaadi mein Chalaunga…

5. Tu bura mat maann bhai…

6. Mai teri Dil Se Izzat Karta hu…

7. Abe bol daal aaj usko, aar yaa paar….

8. Aaj saali Chad nahi rahi hai kya baat hai??

9. Tu Kya samajh raha hai mujhe chad gayi hai…

10. Ye mat samajh ki peeke bol raha hu…

11. Abe yaar kahin kam to nahi padegi itnee…

12. Chhote, Ek Ek Chhota aur ho Jae…lovely waala !!!

13. Baap ko mat Sikhao…

14. Yaar magar tune mera dil tod diya…

15. Kuchh bhi hai par saala Bhai hai Apna…

16. Tu Bolna Bhai, kya chahiye…Jaan chahiye hazir hai ???

17. Abe mere ko aaj tak nahi Chadee…shart laga saala aaj tu..

18. Chal teri baat karata hoon usse, phone number de uska…

19. Saale teri bhabhie hai wo…bhabie ki nazar se dekh usko…

20. Yaar tu samjha kar.. wo tere layak nahi hai…

21. chal bhai tu kah raha hai to tere liye ****h diya usko.. aaj se wo teri…bana issi baat par ek – ek aur peg !!!

22. Tujhe kya lagta hai chadh gayi hai… abhi ek full aur khatam kar sakta hun… and the best one…

23. Yaar aaj uski bahut yaad aa rahi hai
24. Sirf enjoy toh karna hai
25. Yaar main galat hun kya... tu hi bol...

And Finally…

Salla… aajse daru band…….. …….!! !

Appraisal letter : with encryption..... ( office humor )

2011-05-13T15:06:00.002+05:30

Dear Manager (HR),

Vimal, my assistant programmer, can always be found

Hard at work in his cubicle. Vimal works independently, without

Wasting company time talking to colleagues. Vimal never

Thinks twice about assisting fellow employees, and he always

Finishes given assignments on time. Often Vimal takes extended

Measures to complete his work, sometimes skipping coffee

Breaks. Vimal is a dedicated individual who has absolutely no

Vanity in spite of his high accomplishments and profound

Knowledge in his field. I firmly believe that Vimal can be

Classed as a high-calibre employee, the type which cannot be

Dispensed with. Consequently, I duly recommend that Vimal be

Promoted to executive management, and a proposal will be

Sent away as soon as possible.

Signed - Project Leader

NB: That stupid idiot was reading over my shoulder when I wrote the report

Sent to you earlier today. Kindly read only the odd lines (1, 3, 5, 7, 9,11, 13)

For my true assessment of him.

Logic Behind.....Greetings

2011-05-12T09:59:00.000+05:30

A gud morning creates a gud mood, a gud mood creates a gud work, a gud work creates a gud day, a gud day makes u happy, ur happiness make all happy. So a very good morning my friends..............

The Tax Poem

2011-05-11T20:47:00.001+05:30

The Tax Poem....

Tax his land,
Tax his bed,
Tax the table
At which he's fed.

Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes
Are the rule.

Tax his work,
Tax his pay,
He works for peanuts
Anyway!

Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.

Tax his ties,
Tax his shirt,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt.

Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.

Tax his cigars,
Tax his beers,
If he cries
Tax his tears.

Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his ..... ass.

Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.

When he screams and hollers;
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He's good and sore.

Then Tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he's laid.

Put these words
Upon his tomb,
'Taxes drove me
to my doom...'

When he's gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.

The Vanilla Pudding Robbery

2011-05-11T12:56:00.001+05:30

The Vanilla pudding Robbery

This is just too funny not to share. an article which appeared in The Dublin Times about a bank robbery on March 2.

Once inside the bank shortly after midnight, their efforts at disabling the security system got underway immediately. The robbers, who expected to find one or two large safes filled with cash &valuables, were surprised to see hundreds of smaller safes throughout the bank.

The robbers cracked the first safe's combination, and inside they found only a small bowl of vanilla pudding.

As recorded on the bank's audio tape system, one robber said, 'At least we'll have a bit to eat.'

The robbers opened up a second safe, and it also contained nothing but vanilla pudding. The process continued until all safes were opened.

They did not find one pound sterling, a diamond, or an ounce of gold. Instead, all the safes contained covered littlebowls of pudding.

Disappointed, the robbers made a quiet exit, each leaving with nothing more than a queasy, uncomfortably full stomach. The newspaper headline read:

'IRELAND'S LARGEST SPERM BANK ROBBED EARLY THIS MORNING'....

Send this to anyone you think needs a good laugh!!!

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Never make a woman angry

2011-05-11T12:45:00.001+05:30

A woman arrived at the Gates of Heaven.. While she was waiting for Saint Peter to greet her, she peeked through the gates. She saw a beautiful banquet table. Sitting all around were her parents and all the other people she had loved and who had died before her.
They saw her and began calling greetings to her, "Hello - How are you! We've been waiting for you! Good to see you."

When Saint Peter came by, the woman said to him, "This is such a wonderful place! How do I get in?"
"You have to spell a word," Saint Peter told her.

"Which word?" the woman asked.

"Love."

The woman correctly spelled "Love" and Saint Peter welcomed her into Heaven.
About a year later, Saint Peter came to the woman and asked her to watch the Gates of Heaven for him that day. While the woman was guarding the Gates of Heaven, her husband arrived.

"I'm surprised to see you," the woman said. "How have you been?"

"Oh, I've been doing pretty well since you died," her husband told her. "I married the beautiful young nurse who took care of you while you were ill. And then I won the multi-state lottery. I sold the little house you and I lived in and bought a huge mansion. And my wife and I traveled all around the world. We were on vacation in Cancun and I went water skiing today. I fell and hit my head, and here I am. What a bummer! How do I get in?"

"You have to spell a word," the woman told him.

"Which word?" her husband asked.

"Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis", she replied.

Moral of the story: Never make a woman angry . . . there will be Hell to pay!

NB: The longest word currently listed in the Oxford dictionary is the supposed lung-disease pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis (45 letters).

UROTHERAPY FOR PATIENTS WITH CANCER

2011-05-11T10:40:00.002+05:30

UROTHERAPY FOR PATIENTS WITH CANCER

Joseph Eldor, MD

Theoretical Medicine Institute
P.O.Box 12142, Jerusalem, 91120,Israel

  Abstract

  Cancer cells release various antigens, some of which appear in the urine. Oral auto-urotherapy is suggested as a new treatment modality for cancer patients. It will provide the intestinal lymphatic system the many tumor antigens against which antibodies may be produced. These antibodies may be transpierced through the blood stream and attack the tumor and its cells.

The philosophy of cancer

Microbes were known long before the germ theory of disease was invented. It was not the discovery of germs that revolutinized medicine, but the invention of a philosophy of medical explanation that permitted germs to be causative

agents of disease

(1).Burnet and Thomas

(2) postulated that specific cell mediated immunity may have evolved in vertebrats

    specially for defense against the "enemy within" rather than against infecting microorganisms and parasites. Most human cancers appear to lack truly tumor-specific antigens. The same neoplastic cell can express several different tumor antiges.For example, relatively cross-reacting tumor-specific transplantation antigens have been demonstrated in many chemically induced tumors

(3).Tumor-associated differentiation antigens are shared by neoplastic and embryonic cells

4). The extent to which human patients react immunologically against their cancershas been a subject of much controversy

(5).Paul Ehrlich, in 1909, said:"I am convinced that during development and growth malignant cells arise extensively frequently but that in the majority of people they remain latent due to the protective action of the host. I am also convinced that this natural immunity is not due to the presence of antimicrobial bodies but isdetermined purely by cellular factors. These may be weakened in the older age

groups in which cancer is more prevalent"

(6).Tumor antigens in urine-Human melanoma cells express membrane antigens distinct from those of the normal ectodermal counterparts

(7).Urinary-tumor-associated antigen (U-TAA) is one such antigen. This high-molecular weight glycoprotein was first described when melanoma urine was found to react with autologous antibody

(8). The antigen has since been detected in the urine of 68% of melanoma patients. In addition, high levels of U-TAA are found to correlate positively with disease occurrence in surgically treated patients

(9).Prostatic specific antigen (PSA) has become an important laboratory test in the management of prostate cancer. PSA levels can be as readily obtained from voidedurine as from serum samples

(10).Quantitative urinary immunocytology with monoclonal antibody(mab) 486p 3/12 proved to be valuable for diagnostic use in bladder-cancer patients` urine, especially in the followup of patients with superficial bladder carcinoma

(11).Quantitative urinary immunocytology is a general tool to test the diagnostic usefulness of mabs, assuming that normal and malignant cells differ in their quantitative expression of a given antigen. Selective criteria for selecting mabs for diagnostic approaches should ask not for tumor specificity, but for different quantitative expression of antigen in the tissues or cells in question.Gastric juice oncofetal antigen determination, due to direct shedding of antigens into the fluid around tumor tissues,appears to accurately indicate the presence and degree of gastric mucosal damage and to be to a slight extent influenced by unrelated factors

(12). Patients` age, for example, modifies CEA serum levels

(13). A monoclonal antibody (mab) against a human colorectal adenocarcinoma cell line has been raised

(14), which reacts with sialosylfucosyllactoteraose

(15) corresponding to the sialylated blood group antigen Lewis (a). The antigen defined by this antibody, CA50, is elevated in the serum of many patients with gastrointestinal tumors

(16), with a sensitivity for gastric cancer ranging from 20

(17) to 65%

(18). CA50 (a tumor-associated gangliosidic antigen) levels have been determined by an RIA test in serum, gastric juice and urine of patients undergoing upper gas  tointestinal tract endoscopy. Sensitivity and specificity were respectively 23% and 89% for CA50 determination in urines

(19).Soluble forms of membrane proteins such as cytokine receptors or cellular adhesion molecules (CD14, TNF receptor, CD25, IL-6 receptor, IFN-ç-receptor and CD54)have been detected in human body fluids. They may have important functions in immu-ne regulation by blocking receptor/ligand interactions. The human adhesion receptor CD58 (LFA-3) is expressed on most cell types. A soluble form of CD58 (sCD58)waspurified from human urine and partially purified from supernatant of the Hodgkin-derived cell line L428

(20).Urinary organ-specific neoantigen from colorectal cancer patients has been used to make a monoclonal antibody, BAC 18.1 (21). Organ-specific neoantigen originates in the colon and is excreted into the urine, so the BAC 18.1 binding levels inthe urine may be a diagnostic aid for colorectal cancer.The polyamines spermidine, spermine and their diamine precursor putrescine are ubiquitous constituents of mammalian cells that are fundamentally involved in normal,

          malignant and induced proliferative states. The polyamines

          and ornithine decarboxylase (ODC), the rate-limiting enzyme

          of the polyamine metabolism, were found to play an important

          role in tumor promotion (22). The suggestion that polyamines

          play an important role in colorectal cancer was confirmed by

          studies that found elevated polyamine concentrations in

          blood or urine (23) of patients with colon carcinoma.

          Sensitivity of urinary polyamines for colon cancer were

          highest for total spermidine (92.1%), acetylated putrescine

          (84.5%), total putrescine (84.0%), N1-acetylspermidine

          (79.3%) and N8-acetylspermidine (78.6%), but in all these

          cases specificity was lower than 65% (24). In patients with

          successful curative surgical treatment all preoperatively

          elevated urinary polyamine concentrations markedly decreased

          and returned to normal, whereas they were elevated and

          increased further in patients with proven relapse of the

          tumor and/or metastases in different organs (24).

          The function of the CD44 gene is severely damaged, beginning

          with the very early pre-invasive stages of tumor

          development. This can be used as a means of tumor detection

          and diagnosis both on solid tissue specimens (25) and on

          exfoliated cells in clinically obtained excreta and body

          fluids (26). Urine cell lysates obtained from patients with

          bladder cancer can be discriminated from normal urine

          lysates (27) using Western blotting with a monoclonal

          antibody against the standard form of the CD44 protein.

          Immunotherapy

          Zbar and Tanaka (28) first reported on animal immunotherapy

          based on the principle that tumor growth is inhibited at

          sites of delayed hypersensitivity reactions provoked by

          antigens unrelated to the tumor.They injected living

          Mycobacterium bovis (strain BCG) into established

          intradermal tumors and caused tumor regression and prevented

          the development of metastases. For optimum therapeutic

          effect contact between BCG and tumor cells was necessary.

          The ability of tumor immune lymphocytes to localize

          specifically to tumor offers a possibility for therapy which

          has been utilized over the past several years (29).

          The rejection of murine tumors expressing tumor-specific

          transplantation antigens has been shown to be mediated

          primarily by immune cells (30). Some 6 to 7% of transplant

          recipients may develop cancer as a consequence of iatrogenic

          immunosuppression (31).

          Studies on the ability of patient lymphocytes to lyse tumor

          cells in short term (2-8 hr) isotope release assays have

          shown that lymphocytes from cancer patients can generally

          destroy only tumor cells from the same patient (32-34),

          unless the effector cells are not cytolytic T cells but, for

          example, Natural Killer cells or Lymphokine Activated Killer

          cells, in which case neoplastic cells representing many

          different types are sensitive.

          Immunotherapy is believed to be capable of eliminating only

          relatively small amounts of neoplastic cells and, therefore,

          the failure to induce a regression in patients with

          excessive tumor burden is not unexpected (35,36). One

          approach of immunotherapy is to "xenogenize" tumor cells by

          virus infection. Another is to culture tumor infiltrating

          lymphocytes with interleukin-2 and reinoculate them into the

          host with cytokines (37). The introduction of recombinant

          vectors expressing cytokine genes into tumor infiltrating

          lymphocyte cells (38) or into the tumor cells themselves

          (39) may enhance the migration of effector immune cells into

          the tumor with consequent immunomediated control. The

          considerable heterogeneity in the expression of tumor

          associated differentiation antigens by cells within the same

          tumor constitutes a problem for any immunotherapy, since it

          facilitates the escape of antigen-negative tumor variants.

          An alternative approach toward increasing the immune

          response to tumor-associated differentiation antigens is to

          treat the host to be immunized so as to abolish a

          "suppressor" response. Such treatment can be provided in the

          form of sublethal whole body x-irradiation (40), injection

          of a drug such as cyclophosphamide (41), or by the

          administration of certain anti-idiotypic antibodies (42).

          Anergy is defined as a state of T lymphocyte

          unresponsiveness characterized by absence of

          proliferation,IL-2 production and diminished expression of

          IL-2R (43,44). Most available data support suppression as a

          mechanism of oral tolerance (45,46). Immunological

          suppression is classically demonstrated by the suppression

          of antigen-specific immune responses by T lymphocytes

          (47,48).

          Autoantigens

          Oral administration of S-antigen (S-Ag), a retinal

          autoantigen that induces experimental autoimmune uveitis,

          prevented or markedly diminished the clinical appearance of

          S-Ag-induced disease as measured by ocular inflammation

          (49,50).

          Gut associated lymphoid tissue has the capacity to generate

          potent immune responses on one hand, and to induce

          peripheral tolerance to external antigens on the other

          (51-53). Both processes require antigen stimulation (53),

          involve cytokine production (51) and might occur at the same

          time - the first leading to potent local and systemic immune

          responses, while the latter leads to systemic

          antigen-specific nonresponsiveness (54). The generation of

          acquired immune responses in the small intestine is believed

          to occur in Peyer`s patches (51,55).

          Orally fed protein antigens are found in the blood within 1

          hr of feeding (56). Peripheral tolerance is not induced

          locally, but rather is induced systemically upon transfer of

          intact antigen, or its peptides, into the circulation

          (57-59).Oral tolerance may be induced by a single feeding of

          a protein antigen (60,61) or by several intermittent

          feedings (46,62). In order to test whether feeding on

          autoantigen could suppress an experimental autoimmune

          disease, the Lewis rat model of experimental autoimmune

          encephalomyelitis was studied (63). With increasing dosages

          of GP-MBP, the incidence and severity of disease was

          suppressed, as well as proliferative responses of lymph node

          cells to MBP. Antibody responses to MBP were decreased but

          not as dramatically as proliferative responses. Thus it

          appears that oral tolerance to MBP, as to other non-self

          antigens (45), preferentially suppress cellular immune

          responses. It appears that homologous MBP is a more potent

          oral tolerogen for experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis

          than heterologous MBP (64).

          Tumor cells may escape immune recognition in immunocompetent

          hosts by clonal evolution.Attention could be directed to

          activate the resident immune effectors to break the anergy

          or tolerance.

          Urotherapy

          Subcutaneous urine injections was practiced in 1912 by

          Duncan (65) from New York under the name of auto-pyotherapy

          for urinary infections, and in 1919 by Wildbolz (65) from

          Bern for diagnostic purposes. Cimino (66) from Palermo

          reported in 1927 on the use of auto uro-therapy for urinary

          infections. Rabinowitch (67) in 1931 described this

          auto-urine therapy for gonarthritis. Jausion et al. (68)

          used this kind of therapy in 1933 for desensitization and

          endocrinological problems. They treated with auto urotherapy

          injections patients who suffered from migraine, pruritus,

          asthma, urticaria, eczema, psoriasis, etc. Day (69)in 1936

          treated patients with acute and subacute glomerulonephritis

          by injection of an autogenous urinary extract. Sandweiss,

          Saltzstein and Farbman (70) reported in 1938 that an extract

          from urine of pregnant women has a prophylactic and

          therapeutic effect on experimental ulcers in dogs. Shortly

          thereafter the same group noted that an extract from urine

          of normal women has a similar beneficial effect (71).

          In 1926 Seiffert first described the construction of ileal

          loop conduits for urinary diversion (72). Bricker in the

          1950s popularized the use of the ileal loop as a means of

          supravesical urinary diversion following exenteration for

          pelvic malignancy in adults (73). Ureterosigmoidostomy as a

          means of urinary diversion was used widely from 1920 to

          1955. It was this type of implant which Hammer first

          reported in 1929 associated with tumor (74).

          Peyer`s patches are immunocompetent lymphoid organs which

          participate in intestinal immune responses (75). Epithelial

          cells within the crypts of the small bowel are one of the

          fastest dividing cells in the body and yet they show one of

          the lowest rate of malignant transformation (76). Stem cells

          in the mucosa of the small bowel can divide every 8 to 12

          hours (77). Tapper and Folkman (78) demonstrated that

          exposure of intestinal segments to urine causes marked

          lymphoid depletion in the segments. These studies give

          additional support to the idea that a lymphocyte suppressive

          factor exist in urine (79). The continued presence of urine

          bathing the intestinal mucosa appears to locally inhibit

          regeneration of the Peyer`s patches.

          Starkey et al. (80) detected in human urine a material that

          is biologically and immunologically similar to epidermal

          growth factor that causes proliferation and keratinization

          of epidermal tissues.

          The increased susceptibility of the colon to cancer

          associated with the existence of an implanted ureter has

          been theorized to relate to 3 factore: 1. The role of the

          urine in the colon

(81,82). 2. The mechanical effect of the fecal stream on the stoma

(83). 3. The age of the anastomosis

(84). Adenocarcinoma of the colon mucosa is a recognized complication of ureterosigmoidostomy.The tumor,which develops adjacent to the junction of the ureter with the bowel, occurs 500 times as often as in the population at large and, in children so operated , 7,000 times as often as in all persons under age 25. The latency period is 5 to 50 years

(81,85-87).It is common knowledge that malignant tumors may disappear spontaneously although very infrequently

(88-90). Usually it is accepted that this could be due at least partly to an immunological reaction

(91,92). Renal adenocarcinoma is one of the cancer types in which such spontaneous regressionshave been described most frequently

(88,90).Urinary extracts from patients with aplastic anemia

(93) an idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

(94) are capable of stimulating megakaryocyte colony growth in culture, and when injected into rats could also induce thrombocytosis in peripheral blood and megakaryocytosis in the spleens of these animals. Stanley et al. (95) demonstrated that rabbits immunized with human urine concentrates from leukemic patients developed antibody which neutralized the mouse bone marrow colony stimulating factor in human urine and human serum.

Preconclusion

Henry Sigerist said, more than 50 years ago:"I personally have the feeling that the problem ofcancer is not merely a biological and laboratory problem, but it belongs to a certain extent to the realm of philosophy... All experiments require certain philosophical preparation. And I have the feeling that in the case of cancer many experiments were undertaken without the necessary philosophical background,and therefore proved useless" (96).

Conclusion

Urotherapy is suggested as a new kind of immunotherapy for cancer patients. Unlike the clonal immunotherapy the urine of the cancer patients contain the many tumor antigens which constitute the tumor. Oral auto-urotherapy will provide the intestinal lymphatic system the tumor antigens against which they may produce antibodies due to non-self recognition.These antibodies may be transpierced through the blood stream and attack the tumor and its cells.

Ayurvedic approach to "Indigestion"

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The word "Indigestion" is commonly used to describe the discomfort in one's belly mostly caused after food consumption. Fullness, bloating, nausea, heart burn are other symptoms of Indigestion.

Before discussing Indigestion, understanding the process of digestion is very essential. The Ayurveda approach of explaining digestion is very simple and effective. The food we eat is digested by Agni or body fire which is present in our body. It is very much similar to the way we cook the food. The Agni or body fire helps to digest the food which is consumed, much like the fire of a stove cooks the food kept on it. The Agni is mainly situated in Jatara or in upper part of digestive system and is called as Jataragni. The Agni is further categorized as Bhootagni (which digests the 5 pancha mahabhoota factors present in food), Dhatwagni (The agni present in tissues which help them to absorb required nutrients), Malagni ( the agni which helps in formation of body wastes like stools, sweat and urine) . The Jataragni controls bhootagni, dhatwagni and malagni. Through this it is evident that ayurveda approach of digestion explains cellular metabolism too.

The factors which help agni to digest the food completely : Thridoshas -Vata , Pitta and Kapha help agni to digest the food.

If the process of digestion is compared to that of cooking rice, the stomach,like the vessel., receives food. Vata provides the necessary conditions like the air blower, Pitta acts like the stove, providing optimum working conditions while Kapha provides the moisture needed much like the water in the vessel. When all these factors are normal and well balanced, an optimum condition is created to digest the food completely.

When food is completely digested by all the agnis, the body tissues will be well nourished and one is blessed with attractive complexion, glow, longevity, strength, good health, growth, enthusiasm, vitality and overall healthy development of body and mind.

The indigestion occurs when agni is imbalanced by the factors (tridoshas) which help agni to digest food. The variations of agni due to tridoshas are of 4 types.

Samagni (balanced agni) :The agni which is well balanced due to balanced tridoshas indicate the condition called Samagni . Samagni digests the food completely and nourishes the body tissues very well.

Vishamaagni (varying agni):- When vata is predominant this condition surfaces. The regular food gets digested normally on some occasions and poorly on others. Vata increasing foods and lifestyles lead to this condition. This variation of agni causes constipation, flatulence, pain in abdomen and other vata predominant diseases. The indigestion caused by this type of agni is called Vistabdhajeerna

Teekshnagni (increased agni) : This variation of agni occurs due to predominance of pitta. Pitta increasing foods and lifestyle cause this variation. This variation of agni causes increased hunger, thirst, acidity, heart burn and loose motions. The indigestion thus caused is called as Vidagdajeerna.

Mandagni (decreased agni): As increased moistness reduces the intensity of fire, the increased kapha reduces the intensity of agni. Kapha increasing foods and lifestyle cause this variation. Feeling Heaviness of body, swelling of eyelids (lower), belching which emit the smell of food consumed and water brash are few symptoms which of indigestion caused by mandagni. The indigestion caused by mandagni is called as amajeerna.

The decreased agni improperly digests the food and this indigested food is sticky in nature and improperly nourishes tissues, causing weakness of body. This sticky improperly digested food is called ama. Ama due to its sticky nature blocks the channels of body, vitiate doshas , contaminates tissues, imbalance body functions and cause diseases.

Causes of imbalance of agni which lead to indigestion

Spicy foods, chilly, oily foods, medicines, milk and milk products, tobacco and alcohol.
Irregular food habits and sleeping patterns.
Medications like pain killers, antibiotics, oral contraceptives and steroids.
Intestinal parasites.
Diseases of pancreas, liver, gall bladder, intestinal infections etc.
During pregnancy, premenstrual period, menopausal period in women.
Emotional upset like anxiety, stress, examination, family tensions, etc.

Home Remedies for Indigestion

Fasting completely for one day helps to normalize imbalanced agni and digest ama.
Consuming liquid foods, boiled vegetables or fruit juices for 2- 3 days also improves agni and relieves indigestion.
Avoid the factors (mentioned above) which cause indigestion.
Mix a ½ tea spoon of lemon juice, ½ tea spoon ginger juice and little salt in a cup of water and consume thrice daily.
Drinking ½ glass of warm water once in 2 hours increases agni and digests ama.
Cook ½ cup of rice with 4 cups of water with crushed ginger (1") and salt. Powder long pepper (2 or 3)and fry it in a spoon of cow's ghee and add it to gruel. Consume this when it hot. This is very light to digest and relieves colic pain.
Abdominal Massage also helps to relieve indigestion. It loosens the tight muscles and increases the blood supply to digestive system. American Journal of aphysical medicine and rehabilitation mentions that "Abdominal massage has positive effects on some clinical aspects of neurogenic bowel dysfunction in patients with spinal cord injury. "

Consuming well balanced food which keeps doshas and agni in balanced condition always keeps body healthy and free from diseases.

The Second opinion

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When in doubt go in for a 2nd opinion!

Second Opinion!

The doctor said, 'Joe, the good news is I can cure your headaches. The bad news is that it will require castration.

You have a very rare condition, which causes your testicles to press on your spine and the pressure creates one hell of a headache. The only way to relieve the pressure is to remove the testicles..'

Joe was shocked and depressed. He wondered if he had anything to live for. He had no choice but to go under the knife. When he left the hospital, he was without a headache for the first time in 20 years, but he felt like he was missing an important part of himself. As he walked down the street, he realized that he felt like a different person. He could make a new beginning and live a new life.

He saw a men's clothing store and thought, 'That's what I need... A new suit.'

He entered the shop and told the salesman, 'I'd like a new suit.'

The elderly tailor eyed him briefly and said, 'Let's see... size 44 long.'

Joe laughed, 'That's right, how did you know?'

'Been in the business 60 years!' the tailor said.

Joe tried on the suit it fit perfectly.

As Joe admired himself in the mirror, the salesman asked, 'How about a new shirt?'

Joe thought for a moment and then said, 'Sure..'

The salesman eyed Joe and said, 'Let's see, 34 sleeves and 16-1/2 neck.'

Joe was surprised, 'That's right, how did you know?'

'Been in the business 60 years.'

Joe tried on the shirt and it fit perfectly.

Joe walked comfortably around the shop and the salesman asked, 'How about some new underwear?'

Joe thought for a moment and said, 'Sure.'

The salesman said, 'Let's see... size 36.

Joe laughed, 'Ah ha! I got you! I've worn a size 34 since I was 18 years old.'

The salesman shook his head, 'You can't wear a size 34. A size 34 would press your testicles up against the base of your spine and give you one hell of a headache.'

New suit - $400
New shirt - $36
New underwear - $6
Second Opinion - PRICELESS

Balance sheet of Life

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Balance Sheet of Life...

Our Birth is our Opening Balance !
Our Death is our Closing Balance!
Our Prejudiced Views are our Liabilities ,
Our Creative Ideas are our Assets,
Heart is our Current Asset ,
Soul is our Fixed Asset ,
Brain is our Fixed Deposit ,
Thinking is our Current Account ,
Achievements are our capital ,
Character & Morals our Stock-in-Trade,
Friends are our General Reserves ,
Values & Behaviour are our Goodwill ,
Patience is our Interest Earned,
Love is our Dividend ,
Children are our Bonus Issues ,
Education is Brands / Patents ,
Knowledge is our Investment ,
Experience is our Premium Account

The Aim is to Tally the Balance Sheet Accurately. The Goal is to get the Best Presented Accounts Award.