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28 March

Anise Stops Bird Flu

“Anise may save the people from bird flu,” the DPA news agency reported. Vietnamese scientists have reportedly extracted shikimic acid from star anise and the acid is one of the major components of the only efficient - Tamiflu.

Bulgaria’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry asked Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the Agricultural Committee with the US Congress, for 1,000 doses of Tamiflu.
Meanwhile, the people in the southern Bulgarian town of Kurdjali and in the Northeastern town of Targovishte were panicked by some dead domestic birds. However, it turned out that the birds had been killed by a dog. Bird flu has reached the Turkish Kusadasi resort

In arab countries anise is called yansoon

19 August

Hair Loss In Men

Hair loss especially in men causes a great deal of anxiety. Men have come to symbolize hair loss as a ‘un-manly’ trait. In a survey about the fears men have hair loss is ranked number two after impotence.

Not even major superstars like Sean Connery a.k.a. James Bond, Bruce Willis or Vin Diesel have been able to make baldness acceptable and fashionable. Most men still fear a receding hairline.

For some men hair loss starts early in life, but for most it happens in their late 30’s. Now it is a known medical fact that hair loss is not due to poor circulation, lack of nutrition, or clogged hair follicles. In most cases, hair loss is due to a genetic sensitivity of the hair follicles.
In hereditary hair loss, also known as male pattern baldness, hair is lost around the temple areas and the crown of the head. This is because of an over sensitivity of the hair follicles to normal levels of testosterone in the body.

But not every hair follicle is oversensitive that is why some hair falls out while some doesn’t. This type of hair loss is usually irreversible. Hair transplantation is the only option for a person suffering from androgenic alopecia, the scientific name given to hereditary hair loss.

Other reversible hair loss causes include; iron deficiency, non-functioning of the thyroid gland, scalp infections, some prescription medication, chemotherapy and severe stress. Most of these conditions can be corrected by medication and the hair can grow normally back again.

It is important to seek out a doctor’s advice when it comes to treating baldness. This is because a doctor can distinguish between typical male pattern baldness and hair loss as a result of anemia, hypothyroidism or the side effects of medication.

A huge market has been created to cater to men and women with hair loss problems. Bizarre treatments have included rubbing curry on the head or having a cow lick the scalp.

What needs to be remembered is that there is no cure for hair loss, but it can be stopped and its effects reversed to a certain extent. At present, there are two available medications for treating hair loss, Propecia and Rogaine.

Propecia is a prescription medication for men only. It works by preventing the destruction of the hair follicles. Rogaine on the other hand is a topical medication that works by stimulating the hair follicle and keeps it growing.

The most direct forms of hair loss treatment are wigs and hair transplantation. Hair transplantation is a very expensive process and can be very painful. However, it is a permanent solution for baldness. Some people also use different hairstyles to minimize the appearance of hair loss like old fashioned ‘comb overs’ to show off a fuller head of hair.

While hair loss is a prevalent in many men, most of them still suffer emotional distress, lack of self esteem and in some cases even depression over a receding hairline. What men need to realize is that hair loss is not the end of the world, by not making it an issue; they can live more productive, satisfied and happier lives.
18 July

Curry spice found to fight cancer!

"Turmeric, a spice that is a key ingredient in Indian curry dishes, contains a potent cancer-fighting agent, the New York Daily News reported Tuesday.

A study published in the upcoming issue of Cancer magazine related that curcumin, a chemical pigment in turmeric, helped stop the spread of breast cancer tumor cells to the lungs of mice.

Now doctors have launched clinical tests to see if it works on humans, said Bharat Aggarwal of the Department of Experimental Therapeutics at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, who led the study.
Earlier studies suggest that people who eat diets rich in turmeric have lower rates of breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer and colon cancer, Aggarwal said.

He noted that many cancers are 10 times rarer on the Indian subcontinent than in the West."
 
 
in egypt we put some of the bharat(we call it Boharat)
but if u wanna eat alot of it eat the indian food
im in kuwait now btw and there is alot of indian food here which is a good chance for eating it
14 July

A Meaningfull Story

 

 

Once upon a time...
There was a rich King who had 4 wives.  
He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best.
He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing her off to neighboring kingdoms. However, he feared that one day
she would leave him for another.
He also loved his 2nd wife. She was his confidante and was always kind, considerate and patient with him. Whenever the King faced a problem, he could confide in her to help him get through the difficult times.
The King's 1st wife was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and kingdom. However, he did not love the first wife and although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her.
One day, the King fell ill and he knew his time was short.
 He thought of his luxurious life and pondered, "I now have 4 wives with me, but when I die, I'll be all alone.
 Thus, he asked the 4th wife, "I have loved you the most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?"
"No way!" replied the 4th wife and she walked away without another word.
Her answer cut like a sharp knife right into his heart.
The sad King then asked the 3rd wife, "I have loved you all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?"
 "No!" replied the 3rd wife. "Life is too good!
When you die, I'm going to remarry!"
His heart sank and turned cold.
He then asked the 2nd wife, "I have always turned to you for help and you've always been there for me.  When I die, will you follow me
and keep me company?"
 "I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!" replied the 2nd wife. "At the very most, I can only send you to your grave."
Her answer came like a bolt of thunder and the King was devastated.
Then a voice called out:
"I'll leave with you and follow you no matter where you go." The King looked up and there was his first wife. She was so skinny,
she suffered from malnutrition.
Greatly grieved, the King said, "I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!"
In Truth, we all have 4 wives in our lives ...
Our 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it'll leave us when we die.
Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth.
When we die, it will all go to others.
Our 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how much they have been there for us, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave.
And our 1st wife is our Soul,
(Guidance)
often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the ego.
However, our Soul is the only thing that will follow us wherever we go.
So cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now!
It is your greatest gift to offer the world.
Let it Shine!