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படித்ததில் பிடித்தது …” நல்லதே செய் …அதுவும் இன்றே செய் …” !!!

April 19, 2015Natarajan1 Comment

‘நல்லதை இன்றே, இப்போதே செய்ய வேண்டும்; கெட்டதை தள்ளிப் போட வேண்டும்’ என்று பல்வேறு கதைகளின் மூலம் வலியுறுத்தியுள்ளனர் நம் முன்னோர். இதற்கு உதாரணமாக, பழந்தமிழ் நுாலில் உள்ள கதை இது:
ஒரு நாள், கர்ணன் எண்ணெய் தேய்த்து குளிப்பதற்காக, தங்க கிண்ணத்தில் இருந்த எண்ணெயை இடது கையால், வலக்கையில் ஊற்றி, உடம்பெங்கும் தேய்த்தபடி இருந்தான்.
அச்சமயத்தில், அந்தணர் ஒருவர், கர்ணனிடம் தானம் வாங்க வந்தார். அவர் யாசகம் கேட்ட மறுவினாடியே, இடது கையில் இருந்த தங்க கிண்ணத்தை, அப்படியே இடது கையாலேயே அந்தணருக்கு கொடுத்தான் கர்ணன்.
அதை வாங்கிய அந்தணர், ‘கர்ணா… இடக் கையால் தானம் அளிக்கக் கூடாது என்பது உனக்கு நன்றாகத் தெரிந்திருந்தும், ஏன் இடது கையால் கொடுத்தாய்…’ எனக் கேட்டார்.
அதற்கு கர்ணன், ‘ஐயா… இடக் கையில் இருக்கும் கிண்ணத்தை, வலது கைக்கு மாற்றுவதற்குள், என் மனசு மாறி விட்டால் என்ன செய்வது? அது மட்டுல்ல, அந்த சிறிதளவு நேரம் கூட நீங்கள் காத்திருக்கக் கூடாது என்பதற்காகவே, அப்படிச் செய்தேன்.
‘மானிட வாழ்வு நிலையில்லாதது; நீர்க்குமிழி போல நொடியில் போய்விடும். இடக்கையில் இருந்து, வலக்கைக்கு மாற்றுவதற்குள், என் உயிர் போய் விட்டால், உங்களுக்கு கொடுக்காத பாவம் என்னை வந்து சேருமல்லவா… அதனால் தான் இடது கையாலேயே கொடுத்தேன்…’ என்றான் கர்ணன்.
ஏழை மறையோர்க்கு இடக் கையாலே எண்ணெய்க் கிண்ணம் ஈந்தான் அன்றோ என, இத்தகவலைச் சொல்லும், ‘ஜெயங்கொண்டார் வழக்கம்’ எனும் பழங்கால நூல், நாளை என்பார் கொடை தனக்குசடுதியிலே இல்லை என்றால் நலமதாமே என்றும் கூறுகிறது.
அதாவது, உதவி கேட்டு வருபவர்களை, ‘நாளை வா…’ என்று சொல்லி இழுத்தடிப்பதை விட, இன்றே இல்லை என்று சொல்லிவிடுவது நல்லது என்றும் கூறுகிறது.
ஆகையால், நல்லதைச் செய்வதும், அதை உடனடியாக செய்வதும் நன்மை தரும்.

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How India Brought Over 5000 Indians back From war -torn Yemen …

April 19, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

The evacuation mission mounted by the government helped more than 5,000 Indians leave war-torn Yemen. The author goes behind the scenes to find out how this was achieved .

Evacuees from Yemen rest on the deck of INS Sumitra as they make their way home from Djibouti. Photograph: @spokespersonMoD/Twitter

General sahab, aap march kijiye (General, please march),” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, looking at former army chief V K Singh. The senior ministers, intelligence officials and three service chiefs attending the meeting hurriedly convened by Modi on March 30 nodded their assent. The situation in Yemen was dire after a coalition of countries led by Saudi Arabia had launched an offensive three days earlier against the anti-government Zaidi Shia rebels known as the Houthis.

The contours of what was to become Operation Rahaat, a massive evacuation exercise to bring back hundreds of Indians from Yemen, were discussed at the meeting and Singh, minister of state in the external affairs ministry, was asked to immediately embark for the troubled country at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula. He was to oversee the withdrawal of Indians from Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, and the cities of Aden, Ash Shihr, Al Mukalla and Al Hudaydah.

Singh took the only available flight on the evening of March 31 and landed in Djibouti in Africa, from where Sana’a is an hour’s flight across the Gulf of Aden. By then, the government had pulled out two merchant ships, MV Kavaratti and MV Corals, from their regular services and directed them to leave for Djibouti, which was to become Ground Zero for the Indian rescue operations over two weeks.

On the night of March 30, Indian Navy’s INS Tarkash, a stealth frigate, and INS Mumbai, a destroyer, also left for Djibouti. INS Sumitra, which was already on anti-piracy patrolling in the Gulf of Aden, reached the Yemeni port of Aden on the night of March 31.

General V K Singh (retd) interacts with evacuees who are on their way home. Photograph: @GenVKsingh/Twitter

The control rooms of the three branches of the armed forces, external affairs ministry and Air India in New Delhi were connected with one another and with the Indian missions concerned on a real-time basis. A makeshift control room was set up at the Kempinski Hotel in Djibouti. An Indian Navy satellite was repositioned to provide minute-to-minute data on the ground situation. A navy personnel later said the satellite streaming was so flawless that those monitoring the control room could actually count the number of people moving around in Yemen, a scene straight out of a Hollywood movie.

Singh, with his years of army training, got the operation going smoothly. He held the first briefing at the Kempinski control room at 9.30 am on April 1, after which he went to meet the first tranche of 349 Indians who had arrived at Djibouti on board INS Sumitra from Aden. “After disembarking, many of them started chanting ‘Bharat mata ki jai, Indian Navy ki jai’,” recounts an official who was present at the scene. The rescued citizens rested in a commodious marriage hall at the hotel till the Indian Air Force and Air India aircraft arrived.

Indian Navy personnel help people aboard a ship. Photograph: @spokespersonMoD/Twitter

The navy official says the rescue of the first 349 passengers was one of the toughest challenges he had faced ever. The warring Yemeni factions were engaged in a gun battle at Aden and the immigration officers had abandoned the port.

This forced Indian naval troops to first secure the port before INS Sumitra could lower its boats to ferry the stranded Indians. The task was tough also because the Saudis, who had control over the Yemeni airspace, had refused the Indian Air Force permission to land its airplanes in Sana’a.

It was Air India that had to take up the task of bridging Sana’a and Djibouti. “The Saudis gave us permission to fly for only two-and-a-half hours in a day,” Singh says. “The situation in Sana’a was so chaotic that it was difficult to land two planes, segregate passengers for Kochi and Mumbai, check their papers, get them on board and fly them back within the stipulated 150 minutes.” A big problem was handling people who wanted to return home, but didn’t have relevant documents or exit visas and permission from the employers. “It was costly, but the government had to arrange emergency exit documents for them,” says Singh.

A man embarks from a plane as he returns to India from war-torn Yemen. Photograph: @spokespersonMoD/Twitter

Singh flew five times to Sana’a and even stayed a night there to get a first-hand experience, all the while remaining in constant touch with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj. On his last flight to Sana’a, where around 450 Indians and 120 foreign nationals awaited to be extricated, Singh and his staff were told to turn back to Djibouti since the coalition fighter planes were bombing areas close to the airport. It was a tight situation — an Indian minister was on a flight that was allegedly encroaching into the airspace controlled by the Saudis.

An official recalls the event: “As the plane was approaching the Sana’a airport, we got the shock of our life with the news that fighter planes were carrying out bombings and the pilot of our aircraft had been asked to return to Djibouti immediately. The plane was diverted, but all of us, though very nervous, were anxious to reach Yemen. Amid all this, Singh stood up and said that there was no question of going back. He calmly remarked that there must be some funny military exercises going on and that we had to land at Sana’a to evacuate the last group of Indians and nationals of other countries waiting there.

Singh then approached the cockpit and spoke to the pilots and told them what to convey to the Air Traffic Control at Sana’a. Having taken an arc back to Djibouti after the initial order, the aircraft did an about turn and again headed towards the Yemeni capital. “Upon landing, we came to know that the area near the airport had been bombed not long before our plane touched down,” says Singh.

Till April 9, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, and Air India jointly evacuated 4,640 Indian citizens and around 960 foreign nationals from 41 countries from the strife-torn country. They were brought in the five vessels assembled by the government to Djibouti from where they were flown to India on Air India planes and Indian Air Force C-17 Globemasters.

INS Tarkash and INS Mumbai have since returned to India, and the Indian embassy in Sana’a is now closed. INS Sumitra has returned to its patrolling duty in the Gulf of Aden.

Singh attributes the success of Operation Rahaat — the second-largest undertaken by the government of India after Operation Safe Homecoming in Libya in 2011 when 15,000 Indians were evacuated — to team work. “It was not only the government officers who worked hard to help the stranded people, but also the local Bohra community and the Indian associations there,” he says.

Source……www.rediff.com

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Message For the Day…” What You Should Pray and Seek from God …” ?

April 18, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

You should not pray to God seeking this favour or that. The reason is no one knows what immensely precious, Divine and magnificent treasures lie in the treasure-house of Divine Grace. You can never know what God intends or desires to give you, His devotee. Under such situations by asking for trivial and petty things, you are demeaning His Divine estate. Hence do not seek from God, nor desire, nor pray for petty trinkets. More precious and desirable than anything else is God’s love. Hence Mother Meera sang: “Oh heart, drink the nectar of Divine love.” If you must ask for anything from God, then pray to Him thus: “O Lord! Let me have You alone.” Once you have secured the Lord, you can get anything you want. When you can get the precious Divine love, why crave for anything else?

Sathya Sai Baba

Southern California’s Logistics Airport….” Official boneyard ” for Yester Years Jumbo Jets !!!

April 18, 2015April 18, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

The days of the jumbo jet are numbered. Since their debut in the late 1960s, Boeing 747 and McDonnell Douglas DC-10 have been the undisputed queens of the sky.

Unfortunately, the size, four-engine dependability, and range of these big planes are no longer enough of a competitive advantage to justify their operating costs. These relics of the 20th century often end up in places such as the Southern California Logistics Airport – more commonly known as the “bone yard.”

The Southern California Logistics Airport is located in Victorville, California — about 80 miles northeast of Los Angeles.

Due to its location in the Mojave desert, Victorville’s warm and dry climate make it the perfect place to keep aging airplanes for extended periods of time.

Airplanes here have either been retired or declared “surplus” – not needed for immediate operations.

After they arrive, some planes are preserved so they can, one day, return to service with the airline or …

be sold to another airline

Those planes have their windows covered in foil and their fluids drained as they prepare for to sit in the desert for the long haul.

The aircraft’s engines — the most valuable parts of the plane – are also removed.

However, others — like this ex-Orient Thai Boeing 747 — are broken up and sold for parts.

After the valuable parts, such as the electronics, interior trim, and other reusable components have been harvested, the remaining pieces are chopped up and sold for scrap.

As of March 2015, British Airways has quite a few 747s at the bone yard.

The airline has a massive fleet of more than 50 747-400s.

But as the average age of their 747 fleet near 20 years, British Airways is slowly retiring its older birds.

In addition to BA, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Cathay Pacific have sent their 747s to Victorville.

The Southern California Logistics Airport is located in Victorville, California — about 80 miles northeast of Los Angeles.

Due to its location in the Mojave desert, Victorville’s warm and dry climate make it the perfect place to keep aging airplanes for extended periods of time.

Airplanes here have either been retired or declared “surplus” – not needed for immediate operations.

After they arrive, some planes are preserved so they can, one day, return to service with the airline or …

… be sold to another airline.

Those planes have their windows covered in foil and their fluids drained as they prepare for to sit in the desert for the long haul.

The aircraft’s engines — the most valuable parts of the plane – are also removed.

However, others — like this ex-Orient Thai Boeing 747 — are broken up and sold for parts.

After the valuable parts, such as the electronics, interior trim, and other reusable components have been harvested, the remaining pieces are chopped up and sold for scrap.

As of March 2015, British Airways has quite a few 747s at the bone yard.

The airline has a massive fleet of more than 50 747-400s.

But as the average age of their 747 fleet near 20 years, British Airways is slowly retiring its older birds.

In addition to BA, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and Cathay Pacific have sent their 747s to Victorville.

FedEx is also a major tenant.

The cargo carrier is in the process of updating its massive fleet of mostly older jets.

Other airlines include, Air China, Evergreen International, Lufthansa, and United Airlines.

The bone yard is an ever-changing aviation landscape. As old tenants of broken up or sold, new arrivals fresh from mainline service are flown in.

As airlines retire their 747s, one wealthy individual bought a new jumbo to be his private jet…

DON’T MISS: This 747 private jet is a palace in the sky

Source……..www.businessinsider.in

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Message For the Day…” God Maintains balance in dealing with His Devotees…”

April 18, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

In dealing with devotees, the Lord has to maintain a balance. Here is an example from the life of Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. In olden times or the present, there are always some people who indulge in calumny against good men. Once, two of his disciples experienced some villagers abusing the noble sage in two different incidents. In response, Brahmananda, a young gentle devotee, shed tears. Vivekananda retorted and threatened the villagers. Sage Ramakrishna disagreed with both their actions! Explaining, he taught, “There are four tyres for a car. The pressure in the front tyre and rear tyres must be as prescribed. If there is excessive pressure in some tyres, it should be reduced. If some tyres have low pressure, they have to be inflated. Only then the car will run smoothly. Vivekananda suffers from excessive pressure; he requires to be deflated. Brahmananda is too weak, so he has to be inflated.”

Sathya Sai Baba

Things That will be so Costly in Future that You will think Twice buying …!!!

April 16, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

If you think your life is going in the right direction and your speed of minting money is pretty steady, think again. This article might already make you feel broke for the future. Don’t mean to scare you, but it’s good if you’re scared. Or worried. Here is a list of things that are soon going to be unaffordable. If you may ask why? It is because the population of idiots is growing who don’t value things in time and demand like a greedy buffalo.

Take a look at the things that are difficult to prevent and may cost a bomb in the future.

Honey. Yeah, sounds like no big deal? Think again

This is because a rapid decline of adult bees in the colony is observed. Beekeepers have reported 90% reduction in their colonies. This is affecting the crops that require pollination through industrial bees. So, basically it is not just honey that will grow expensive, but the livelihood of beekeepers will also be affected.

8 All the chocolate lovers, here is a bad news. In a few years, the prices of the original chocolate made of cocoa butter will shoot up like a rocket in the October sky

Cocoa beans require extremely hot climate and generally grow near the equator. This crop is difficult to grow and takes about 5 years to complete a crop and incredibly hot climate, that can’t be outsourced to machines. Yes, chocolates will be as good as buying gold. Chocolate jewelry sounds yum though.

This one’s a shocker. Freshwater

It’s time you stop taking this “Blue gold” for granted. Many parts of the world like The US, India, Israel, middle east etc., are facing water shortage because of prolonged droughts. Ready to help clean all the rivers?

” The ’11th’ Seat in AirBus 380 Super Jumbo …!!!

April 16, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

Want to fly on the Airbus A380 superjumbo? Get ready to feel the squeeze. Airbus has proposed a new cabin layout that would add an 11th seat to the super jumbo’s economy cabin.

Introduced this week at the World Aircraft Interior Expo in Hamburg, the new layout features three seats on either side with five seats in the middle section — making the sought-after aisle seat even more coveted. Currently, the vast majority of A380s in service are configured with 10 seats per row in economy with three seats on either side and just four seats in the middle.

According to USA Today, the new 11 across-layout called “Economy Choice” could be installed in new Airbus A380s as soon as 2017.

But why would Airbus want to do this? Airbus is desperate to expand its customer base for the A380. Of the 317 superjumbos ordered, 140 have of them have been bought by one airline — Emirates.

Only 13 airlines around the world operate the mammoth double decker. For such a heavily hyped and expensive aircraft ($US25 billion development cost), the reception for the airlines have not been as warm as expected by Airbus. In fact, the company has not had a single A380 order from an airline since 2013 — and that, unsurprisingly, was by Emirates.

Sadly, this increased load capacity will mean less elbow room for those unfortunate enough to be stuck in “sardine class.”

Source……….www.businessinsider.com.au

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5 Most Hitech Airports in USA…

April 16, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

From check-in to the gangway, the airport sets the tone for your trip. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, modern advancements in airport services and amenities have exponentially increased in the past few years with high-tech innovation.

Nearing an age the Jetsons could barely imagine, today’s cutting-edge airports stand out with features such as integrated iPads, indoor navigation systems, and, of course, plentiful WiFi.

Book a flight out of the 10 most high-tech airports in the U.S. for the best modern conveniences of tomorrow, today.

HARTSFIELD-JACKSON ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

1 HartsfieldJackson Atlanta International Airport

As the country’s busiest and largest airport, the Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport delivers a high-tech experience to match its size. Of high importance in the digital age, access to outlets is plentiful and robust in the airport’s gates, primarily led by Delta’s initiative to install free-standing charging stations with multiple electrical outlets and USB ports, averaging a high 8.1 outlets per gate in the airport.

The airport also provides more than 200 powered workspaces allowing passengers to recharge on the go. Recent advancements in high-tech marketing incorporate QR codes on advertisements throughout the airport, rewarding customers who scan the codes with special promotions and discounts in the airport’s shops and restaurants.

WiFi: Free.

MINNEAPOLIS–ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

2 MinneapolisSaint Paul International Airport

When traveling through Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport, plan to arrive early enough to enjoy one of the terminal’s 1200 integrated iPads throughout Delta’s Concourse G. Located throughout the terminal and at almost every seat inside the terminal’s nine restaurants, travelers are able to tap and swipe their way through the virtual menu to customize orders that are delivered to their tables or gates in fifteen minutes or less. The iPads also offer entertainment, access to Facebook and Twitter, and the ability to check your email.

DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

3 Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Making great strides in offering a high-tech travel experience, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport partnered with Samsung to enhance many of the airport’s gates. The partnership has spun dozens of charging stations and seven mobile travel lounges, modern and sleek public lounges that offer respite from the chaos of the gate and provide plenty of outlets at all seating stations.

When it comes to the frustrations of parking your car, DFW has created a new hassle-free parking facility for Terminal A. Upgrading the structure with sensors and lights above each parking space, red and green signals provide drivers real-time information on unoccupied spaces, dramatically reducing the stress of seeking out an available spot. Continuing to advance in functionality, the smart garage is synced to the airport’s mobile app, giving customers advance information on parking availability.

CHICAGO O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

6 Chicago OHare International Airport

As one of the busiest airports in the country, Chicago O’Hare International Airport has continued to expand its high-tech offerings to meet the demands of its worldly travelers. Partnering with two apps, FlySmart and B4 You Board, O’Hare offers fresh meal delivery to your gate, along with a host of other navigation features, special offers, and flight status updates.

Most excitingly, O’Hare is in the works to unveil a new mobile platform to enable travelers to submit their passports and customs declaration information via their smartphones. And perhaps one of the most innovative advancements in airport hygiene, most toilets at O’Hare now feature motorized toilet seat covers that provide a fresh plastic cover after each use.

AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

9 Austin Bergstrom International Airport

As one of the first airports in the country to feature WiFi back in 2000, the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has always been on the forefront of tech-forward travel. Arriving in the airport from an international destination could not be simpler, as the airport’s eight Automated Passport Control kiosks and six Global Entry kiosks significantly help in expediting screening.

The smart new Automated Passport Control kiosks scan your passport, take your photograph, and provide a series of questions verifying biographic and flight information before issuing a receipt that is brought to a customs officer. Austin-Bergstrom’s “One-Stop” innovation allows international passengers to pick up their checked luggage first so the passengers and luggage can be cleared in one step.
Source………www.businessinsider.com

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Natural Remedies Readily Available in your Kitchen…

April 15, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

People take a lot of pills today. And sometimes that’s ok. But using too many painkillers can really cause your body damage. So, if your pain is small to moderate, nature has provided us with quite a number of natural painkillers. These 19 foods are natural cures and can be used to alleviate many types of pain.

Muscle Pain – Ginger

Danish researchers found that regular consumption of ginger could reduce chronic muscle and joint pains, as well as swelling and stiffness within just a couple of months. The credit goes to the main ingredient in ginger – Gingerol, which inhibits the production of pain-inducing hormones. A teaspoon of dried ginger or 2 teaspoons of fresh ginger every day will do the trick.

Toothaches – Cloves

Powdered cloves are a known home remedy for toothaches and gingivitis. Furthermore, a recent research from the University of California proved it scientifically by isolating the active ingredient that reduces the pain. It is an organic compound called eugenol – a powerful natural anesthetic. ¼ teaspoon every day will help keep your heart healthy, and scientists are saying that it also aids in stabilizing blood-sugar levels and even starts lowering cholesterol levels within three weeks.

Acid Reflux – Apple Cider Vinegar

If heartburn constantly plagues you, you can stop them with apple cider vinegar. The active ingredients in the vinegar that treat reflux are malic acid and tartaric acid, which quicken digestion and help your body break down fats and proteins. Faster digestion means fewer chances for the stomach to overflow with acids, causing the reflux. By adding just a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to a cup of water before every meal can prevent acid reflux within 24 hours.

Earache – Garlic

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Often referred to as “nature’s antibiotics”, garlic indeed possesses powerful anti-inflammatory qualities. Experts from the Mexico School of Medicine claim that applying two drops of warm garlic oil into the ear can cure an ear infection in five days. Garlic contains minerals such as selenium, germanium and sulfur, all are very toxic to most kinds of bacteria. To make your own garlic oil, slowly cook (do not boil) three garlic cloves in half a cup of olive oil for two minutes. Filter the oil and use it as instructed (make sure it’s not too hot). The oil can keep for up to two weeks in the fridge.

Headaches and join pains – Cherries

Michigan State University found that the daily consumption of a bowl of cherries is highly beneficial for people who suffer from headaches and various joint inflammations. Anthocyanin is the pigment that gives cherries their bright red color. It is also a powerful anti-inflammatory, ten times more powerful than ibuprofen or aspirin. Anthocyanin actively paralyzes the enzymes that cause tissue inflammation, making cherries the perfect treatment. Eating about 20 cherries every day will do the trick.

Stomachaches – Fish

Indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, enteritis – all of these can be treated by eating fish. Many a research have shown that Omega3 fatty acids found in fish can actively reduce stomach cramping and enteritis. In some cases, Omega3 was found to be as effective as prescription medicine. The fatty acids aid in maintaining the general health of the digestive system thanks to their anti-inflammatory properties. 1 pound of fish per week is enough to support the digestive system. The fish richest in Omega3 are salmon, tuna, herring, mackerel, sardines, and trout.

PMS – Yogurt

80% of women suffer from PMS-related pains before and during their periods. The reason for the pain is the nervous system’s sensitivity to the changes in estrogen and progesterone levels. A study conducted at Columbia University found that eating two servings of yogurt daily can reduce the intensity of PMS pains by almost 50%. Yogurt is rich in calcium, a mineral that naturally soothes the nervous system, thus preventing painful symptoms despite the hormonal changes.

Chronic Pains – Turmeric

Turmeric was found to be three times more powerful than ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen. Researchers from Cornell University found that turmeric can heal up to 50% of people suffering from arthritis and fibromyalgia. The active ingredient in turmeric – curcumin, paralyzes the enzyme that causes serial pain. A ¼ teaspoon of turmeric every day will reduce your chronic pains considerably.

Endometriosis – Oats

When the tissue that normally grows inside the uterus grows outside the uterus, it may cause a severe and painful inflammation that drags on long after the end of the period. Luckily, an oats-rich diet can reduce up to 60% of the pains within six months. The reason is that oats don’t contain gluten, which can induce inflammation in many women.

Ingrown Toenails and Toothaches – Salt

An ingrown toenail is a common ailment that affects millions of people around the world. Luckily, it’s easily treatable by using salt-water. Stanford University researchers found that soaking your feet in salt water can heal ingrown-related infections in just four days. Salt is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, so adding just a teaspoon to a cup of warm water, and then add it to your foot bath twice a day until the infection is gone. Additionally, dentists recommend gargling with salt water to treat and prevent gingivitis. Finally, gargling with salt water can also help when you’re suffering from a throat infection.

Indigestion – Pineapple

Pineapples are a delicious tropical fruit that is rich in protein-breaking enzymes. These enzymes help the body with the digestion processes, speeding it up and reducing stomach pains that come from gas buildups. Researchers at Stanford University found that one cup of fresh pineapple every day can treat pain caused by gas within 72 hours.

Muscle Pains – Mint

Cramped muscles can be painful for months, especially if they originate from incorrect posture or reoccurring overexertion. A hot bath with ten drops of mint oil, three times a week, are 25% more effective than prescription drugs. The hot water help relax and loosen the muscles while the mint oil soothes the aching nervous system. Such treatment will also help reduce the frequency of future pains.

Backaches – Grapes

In a study conducted at the University of Ohio, researchers found that one cup of fresh grapes per day can help improve blood flow to the damaged tissue in the back, sometimes within as little three hours. The spine is highly dependent on the nutrients and oxygen in the blood, making eating grapes a highly beneficial act.

Injury-Related Pains – Water

Good old H2O – we need it to survive, but researchers at Manhattan College in New York found that water can also easy pain from injuries. When body tissue is damaged, it produces a chemical compound called histamine, which causes pain. Water dilutes the amounts of histamine in the blood, thus effectively reducing the level of pain. Water is also essential for the health of the cartilage tissue between our bones, as well as lubricate our joints, as well as the soft tissues in our spine. A well-hydrated body is a well-lubricated machine, which prevents joint pains. Doctors recommend drinking 8 cups of water per day.

Sinus Pain – Horseradish

Sinusitis is a chronic disease that affects many people. It is effectively a state of infection of the cavities in the skull. Sinusitis causes severe headaches, face pains and can even hinder breathing. German researchers discovered that horseradish can increase the blood flow to the sinuses, decongesting them and draining any obstructions that may cause the infection. Eat a teaspoon of horseradish every day until your symptoms are gone.

Oral Infections – Honey

Experts from the Dubai Center for Health recommend treating mouth sores, cold sores and other oral infections with honey. Honey contains anti-inflammatory enzymes that destroy viruses and speed up the healing process. To effectively treat such sores, it is recommended that you apply unpasteurized honey directly onto the wounds four times a day. The healing process will take 43% less time compared to OTC ointments and creams.

Chest Pains – Flax Seeds

Flax seeds contain phytoestrogen, a compound that prevents changes in estrogen levels that cause some women pain. All you need to do is to add three tablespoons of flax seeds to your daily diet. This should help with the pain within 12 weeks.

Migraines – Coffee

People suffering from chronic headaches or migraines can benefit from drinking coffee. Caffeine improves the stomach lining’s ability to absorb medication, increasing its effectiveness by up to 40%. If you’re taking headache medication – take it with a cup of coffee.

Cramped Muscles – Tomato Juice

Our muscles tend to cramp when our bodies don’t have enough potassium. Diuretics or excessive sweating can cause potassium deficiency. Potassium is a mineral that is essential to our muscles’ health. A study conducted by the University of California found that drinking one cup of tomato juice every day can help ease cramped muscles and prevent future occurrences, thanks to the high levels of potassium in it.

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Message For the day…” Arise and Awaken yourself Here and Now…”

April 15, 2015NatarajanLeave a comment

As long as you have worldly desires in view, you cannot escape sorrow. Joy and peace are not present in external objects; they are within you. But in your foolishness, you search for them outside yourself in the external world. For sure, you are bound to depart from this ephemeral world – perhaps today or tomorrow. Therefore realising its impermanence, try to know the essence of the eternal Truth. Try to experience the love that is God (Paramatma) itself. Discriminate at every turn, accepting what is true and discarding the rest. Anyone and everyone can easily grasp the relationship you (jiva) have with your Creator, if you acquire these three chief instruments – (1) a mind unsullied by attachment and hatred (2) speech unsullied by falsehood and (3) a body unsullied by violence. Arise and awaken yourself, here and now!

Sathya Sai Baba