Diabetic Myths …Dispelled …

Diabetes is fast becoming one of the most common illnesses in the world. As such, there is a treasure trove of rumors and misinformation regarding this disease. It’s extremely important to separate fact from fiction, and that is why we’ve brought you 8 of the most common myths about this disease that we are going to bust right now.
Myth 1: Eating too much sugar causes diabetes

It is widely thought that eating too much sugar causes diabetes. What does cause diabetes is an insulin malfunction . This means your body struggles to turn the food you eat into energy. Usually food gets broken down into glucose, a sugar that powers cells. The pancreas produces insulin, a hormone which helps cells use glucose for energy.

There are 3 common forms of diabetes and none of them are caused by sugar intake.

  • Type 1 diabetes usually starts in childhood or young adulthood and is when the pancreas can’t produce insulin. These people need to take insulin to help move the sugar into the cells and prevent it from amassing in the blood.
  • Type 2 diabetes can affect any person, of any age and is when the pancreas doesn’t produce sufficient insulin or the insulin stops working, and sometimes both scenarios. Being overweight can make this form of diabetes more likely.
  • Another common type is Gestational diabetes, a temporary form of diabetes that occurs in pregnancy due to hormone changes that cause insulin not to work properly.
Myth 2: You won’t be able to eat your favorite foods anymore

The idea that you are limited to uninteresting food when you are diabetic is widespread and misleading. You don’t have to give up foods you love; you just might need to think of how you eat them differently. You will need to change the way you prepare these foods, and might need to change the foods that you eat alongside them, and possibly reducing the portions.

Myth 3: You’ll have to prepare separate diabetic meals

You might be thinking that you won’t be able to eat what the rest of the family is eating, and extra preparation would be required. This isn’t necessarily true. A diabetic diet is a healthy diet, nutritious for the whole family and doesn’t require separate preparation. The person with diabetes just needs to pay more attention to the amount of calories she or he eats and monitor the types of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in their diet.

Alternative sugars
Stevia

  • This is a plant extract that tastes much sweeter than sugar and has no calories. It has the added benefit of lowering blood sugar and blood pressure. Stevia has a distinct taste and it can take a while to adjust.
Erythritol

  • This sugar alcohol is low in calories and doesn’t affect your blood sugar levels. It is safe to eat however eating too much can cause digestion issues.
Xylitol

  • Another sugar alcohol that doesn’t raise blood sugar or insulin levels. Similar to Erythritol, Xylitol causes digestive issues if eaten in large quantities. This sugar alcohol is also been shown to have dental benefits and improve bone density. It’s highly toxic to dogs.
Myth 4: Carbohydrates are bad for diabetics

Carbohydrates, commonly shortened to carbs, are the foundation of any healthy diet and are not bad for diabetes. Why they are important to monitor is because they have the greatest effect on blood sugar levels. It’s best to discuss which ones you eat with a dietician so that you select nutrient rich ones.

Myth 5: You can replace carbohydrates with protein 

Myth 5: You can replace carbohydrates with protein

Carbohydrates ability to affect blood sugar levels quickly might tempt people with diabetes to lower their intake of carbs and compensate with more protein. This is fine in principle, but in practice many proteins, such as meat, are dense in saturated fats. Consuming too much fat can increase the risk for heart disease.

Myth 6: You can take medicine and eat what you like

It would be great if taking a pill would allow you to go about eating what you usually do but adjusting your medication makes it less effective as medicine works best taken consistently, as instructed by your physician. For those who take insulin, it’s often the case that you learn to adjust the amount of insulin to match the amount of food you eat, but this doesn’t give you permission to eat as much as you want. You still have to stick to a diabetic diet to stabilize your blood sugar levels.

Myth 7: You have to eat diet foods

A lot of ‘diet’ foods are smart marketing. They are often more expensive and no healthier than regular foods. It’s important to read the ingredients and consider the number of calories before deciding if it’s suitable for your diabetic diet. As always when in doubt about what food is beneficial its best to consult with a nutritionist or dietician.

Myth 8: No more dessert

Similar to myth #2 you need to rethink how you look at desserts. There are plenty sweet options available for eating at the end of a meal. You can use artificial sweeteners, alternative sugars or try expanding your food horizons to include fruit, and yogurts. You can even make your recipes more nutritious by including whole grains, and vegetable oil when preparing desserts. For many recipes you can skip or reduce the sugar without changing the consistency or sacrificing the taste. Another option is to practice portion control. Consider splitting dessert or opting for a single ice cream scoop.

Source……www.babamail.com

Natarajan

படித்ததில் பிடித்தது ….” ஒரு ஏழைக் குழந்தையின் பசி நீக்கினால் …”

“டாக்டர், பையன் சரியாகவே சாப்பிடமாட்டேன் என்கிறான். ஆப்பிள், ஹார்லிக்ஸ் எது கொடுத்தாலும் வேண்டாம் என்கிறான்…., பசி எடுக்கிற மாதிரி டானிக் கொடுங்க” என தனது ஆறு வயது பையனைக் காட்டி கேட்டாள் ரேவதி.
மருத்துவர் கொடுத்த சீட்டுப்படி டானிக் வாங்கிக்கொண்டு கணவனுடன் காரை நோக்கி நடந்தாள். வாசலில் ஒரு பிச்சைக்காரி “”அம்மா, பிள்ளைக்குப் பசிக்குது….ரெண்டு இட்லி வாங்க காசு கொடுத்து உதவுங்கம்மா” என்று கெஞ்சினாள். “”எங்கப் பார்த்தாலும் பிச்சைக்காரங்க தொல்லை” என்று அலுத்துக்கொண்டு காரில் ஏறினாள் ரேவதி.
டிரைவர் சீட்டில் அமர்ந்த அவரது கணவனிடம் கையேந்தினாள் அந்தப் பிச்சைக்காரி.
கார் கண்ணாடியை இறக்கிவிட்டு அவளிடம் 20ரூபாயைக் கொடுத்தார் ரேவதியின் கணவர்.
“”ஏங்க…, பிச்சைக்காரிக்கு இருபது ரூபா கொடுக்கணுமா?”
“”ரேவதி, நம் பிள்ளைக்கு பசி எடுக்கணும்னு இப்போ ஐந்நூறு ரூபாய் செலவழிச்சுட்டு வர்றோம்.., அந்த பிள்ளைக்கு பசியை போக்க இருபது ரூபாய் கொடுத்தது தப்பா? இது போன்ற ஏழைக் குழந்தைகளின் பசியை நீக்க உதவினால் நம்ம பிள்ளை தானாக பசி எடுத்து நல்லா சாப்பிடுவான்” என்றார் ரேவதியின் கணவர்.
கணவனின் வார்த்தைகளால் உண்மையை உணர்ந்தாள் ரேவதி!

Source….www.dinamani.com

natarajan

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

‘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.

பி.என்.பரசுராமன்  in http://www.dinamalar.com 

Natarajan

படித்து ரசித்தது ….” அங்கே பாட்டு , இங்கே பட்டு …” !!!

மறைந்த தமிழறிஞர் கி.வா.ஜகந்நாதன் எழுதுகிறார்: மயிலாப்பூர் வெள்ளீஸ்வரர் கோவிலில், ஒட்டக்கூத்தர் திருவிழா நடந்தது. அப்போதைய அறநிலைய துறை ஆணையர் நரசிம்மன் தலைமையில், நானும், சிலரும் பேசினோம்.
கூட்டம் துவங்குவதற்கு முன், கோவில் அறங்காவலர்கள், ஆணையர் நரசிம்மனுக்கு, ஒரு தட்டில் மாலை மற்றும் பட்டு வஸ்திரம் எடுத்து வந்தனர். சட்டென்று அந்தப் பட்டை எடுத்து எனக்குப் போட்டு, மாலையையும் அணிவித்தார் நரசிம்மன். எனக்கு மிகவும் தர்மசங்கடமாக இருந்தது.
சுவாமி தரிசனம் முடிந்த பின், கூட்டம் துவங்கியது. தலைவர் உரை முடிந்ததும், பேசத் துவங்கினேன்…
‘இன்று நாம் ஒட்டக்கூத்தர் திருநாளைக் கொண்டாடுகிறோம். சிறிது நேரத்திற்கு முன், இறைவன் சன்னிதியில் ஒரு நிகழ்ச்சி நடந்தது. அது, ஒட்டக்கூத்தர் காலத்து நிகழ்ச்சி ஒன்றை நினைக்கச் செய்தது.
‘ஒட்டக்கூத்தர் அடுத்தடுத்து, மூன்று சோழர்கள் காலத்தில் வாழ்ந்தவர். இரண்டாம் குலோத்துங்கனுக்கு, அவர் ஆசிரியராகவும், அவை புலவராகவும் இருந்தார். ஒரு நாள், புலவர்களும், அறிஞர்களும் கூடியிருந்த அரசவையில், சிம்மாசனத்தில் அமர்ந்திருந்தான் குலோத்துங்கன். அப்போது ஒட்டக்கூத்தர், அவனைப் புகழ்ந்து பாடத் துவங்கினார்.
‘தன் அரண்மனை வாயிலில் தொங்கும் ஆராய்ச்சி மணியின் நா என்றும் அசையாதபடி, யாருக்கும் குறையில்லாமல் செய்து, இவ்வுலகமெல்லாம் பரந்த குடையைத் தரித்த பிரான்…’ என்ற பொருள் அமைய,
ஆடும் கடைமணி நா அசை
யாமல் அகிலமெல்லாம்
நீடும் குடையைத் தரித்த பிரான்…
– என, தொடர்ந்து பாட்டை அவர் சொல்வதற்குள், குலோத்துங்க சோழன், தானே அப்பாட்டின் பிற்பகுதியைச் பாடினான்.
‘தினந்தோறும் புதிய கவிதையைப் பாடும், கவிப் பெருமானாகிய ஒட்டக்கூத்தனுடைய பாதத் தாமரைகளை, தலையில் அணியும் குலோத்துங்க சோழனென்று என்னை உலகினர் சொல்வர்…’ என, பொருள் அமைத்து,
என்றும் நித்தம் நலம்
பாடும் கவிப்பெரு மான் ஒட்டக்
கூத்தன் பாதாம் புயத்தைச் சூடும் குலோத்துங்க சோழன் என்றே
எனைச் சொல்லுவரே!
என்று பாடி முடித்தான். அவையோர், குலோத்துங்கனின் குரு பக்தியை பாராட்டினர்.
‘தனக்கு வந்த புகழ் மாலையை ஏற்றுக் கொள்ளாமல், அதை ஒட்டக்கூத்தருக்கே அளித்து விட்டான் குலோத்துங்கன். இங்கே, ஆண்டவன் சன்னிதியில் தமக்குப் போட இருந்த பட்டையும், மாலையையும் எனக்குப் போட்டு விட்டார் ஆணையர் நரசிம்மன். அந்த நிகழ்ச்சியும், இந்த நிகழ்ச்சியும் ஒரு வகையில் ஒப்புமை உடையதாகத் தோன்றுகிறதல்லவா? அங்கே பாட்டு; இங்கே பட்டு…’ என்றேன்.
அவையோர் இதைக் கேட்டு, கைதட்டி ஆரவாரித்தனர்; எனக்கும், என் நன்றியை ஒரு விதமாக வெளிப்படுத்தி விட்ட மகிழ்ச்சி!

Source………www.dinamalar.com

Natarajan

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

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

Natarajan

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

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

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

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

5 Most Hitech Airports in USA…

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

Natarajan

 

Natural Remedies Readily Available in your Kitchen…

 

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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

19 Natural Painkillers

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.

Source….. http://www.ba-bamail.com

Natarajan

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

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