Parkinson’s Definition:

Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer's motor skills and speech.

Parkinson's disease belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders. It is characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement (bradykinesia) and, in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement (akinesia). The primary symptoms are the results of decreased stimulation of the motor cortex by the basal ganglia, normally caused by the insufficient formation and action of dopamine, which is produced in the dopaminergic neurons of the brain. Secondary symptoms may include high level cognitive dysfunction and subtle language problems. PD is both chronic and progressive.

Symptoms

Motor symptoms

The cardinal symptoms are:

• tremor: normally 4-7 Hz tremor, maximal when the limb is at rest, and decreased with voluntary movement. It is typically unilateral at onset. This is the most apparent and well-known symptom, though an estimated 30% of patients have little perceptible tremor; these are classified as akinetic-rigid.
• Rigidity: stiffness; increased muscle tone. In combination with a resting tremor, this produces a ratchety, "cogwheel" rigidity when the limb is passively moved.
• bradykinesia/akinesia: respectively, slowness or absence of movement. Rapid, repetitive movements produce a dysrhythmic and decremental loss of amplitude. Also "dysdiadokinesia", which is the loss of ability to perform rapid alternating movements
• postural instability: failure of postural reflexes, which leads to impaired balance and falls.
• Gait and posture disturbances:
  • Shuffling: gait is characterized by short steps, with feet barely leaving the ground, producing an audible shuffling noise. Small obstacles tend to trip the patient
  • Decreased arm swing: a form of bradykinesia
  • Turning "en bloc": rather than the usual twisting of the neck and trunk and pivoting on the toes, PD patients keep their neck and trunk rigid, requiring multiple small steps to accomplish a turn.
  • Stooped, forward-flexed posture. In severe forms, the head and upper shoulders may be bent at a right angle relative to the trunk.
  • Festination: a combination of stooped posture, imbalance, and short steps. It leads to a gait that gets progressively faster and faster, often ending in a fall.
  • Gait freezing: "freezing" is another word for akinesia, the inability to move. Gait freezing is characterized by inability to move the feet, especially in tight, cluttered spaces or when initiating gait.
  • Dystonia (in about 20% of cases): abnormal, sustained, painful twisting muscle contractions, usually affecting the foot and ankle, characterized by toe flexion and foot inversion, interfering with gait. However, dystonia can be quite generalized, involving a majority of skeletal muscles; such episodes are acutely painful and completely disabling.
• Speech and swallowing disturbances
  • Hypophonia: soft speech. Speech quality tends to be soft, hoarse, and monotonous. Some people with Parkinson's disease claim that their tongue is "heavy".
  • Festinating speech: excessively rapid, soft, poorly-intelligible speech.
  • Drooling: most likely caused by a weak, infrequent swallow and stooped posture.
  • Non-motor causes of speech/language disturbance in both expressive and receptive language: these include decreased verbal fluency and cognitive disturbance especially related to comprehension of emotional content of speech and of facial expression
  • Dysphagia: impaired ability to swallow. Can lead to aspiration, pneumonia.
• Other motor symptoms:
  • fatigue (up to 50% of cases);
  • masked faces (a mask-like face also known as hypomimia), with infrequent blinking;
  • difficulty rolling in bed or rising from a seated position;
  • micrographia (small, cramped handwriting);
  • impaired fine motor dexterity and motor coordination;
  • impaired gross motor coordination;
  • Poverty of movement: overall loss of accessory movements, such as decreased arm swing when walking, as well as spontaneous movement.

Non-motor symptoms

Cognitive disturbances

• slowed reaction time; both voluntary and involuntary motor responses are significantly slowed.
• Executive dysfunction, characterized by difficulties in: differential allocation of attention, impulse control, set shifting, prioritizing, evaluating the salience of ambient data, interpreting social cues, and subjective time awareness. This complex is present to some degree in most Parkinson's patients; it may progress to:
• dementia: a later development in approximately 20-40% of all patients, typically starting with slowing of thought and progressing to difficulties with abstract thought, memory, and behavioral regulation. Hallucinations, delusions and paranoia may develop.
• short term memory loss; procedural memory is more impaired than declarative memory. Prompting elicits improved recall.
• medication effects: some of the above cognitive disturbances are improved by dopaminergic medications, while others are actually worsened.

Sleep disturbances

• Excessive daytime somnolence
• Initial, intermediate, and terminal insomnia
• Disturbances in REM sleep: disturbingly vivid dreams, and REM Sleep Disorder, characterized by acting out of dream content - can occur years prior to diagnosis

Sensation disturbances

• impaired visual contrast sensitivity, spatial reasoning, colour discrimination, convergence insufficiency (characterized by double vision) and oculomotor control
• dizziness and fainting; usually attributable orthostatic hypotension, a failure of the autonomous nervous system to adjust blood pressure in response to changes in body position
• impaired proprioception (the awareness of bodily position in three-dimensional space)
• reduction or loss of sense of smell (microsmia or anosmia) - can occur years prior to diagnosis,
• pain: neuropathic, muscle, joints, and tendons, attributable to tension, dystonia, rigidity, joint stiffness, and injuries associated with attempts at accommodation

Autonomic disturbances

• oily skin and seborrheic dermatitis
• urinary incontinence, typically in later disease progression
• nocturia (getting up in the night to pass urine) - up to 60% of cases
• constipation and gastric dysmotility that is severe enough to endanger comfort and even health
• altered sexual function: characterized by profound impairment of sexual arousal, behavior, orgasm, and drive is found in mid and late Parkinson disease. Current data addresses male sexual function almost exclusively
• weight loss, which is significant over a period of ten years - 8% of body weight lost compared with 1% in a control group

 

 

 

 

 

Dr Smita Pandey Bhat, Clinical Psychologist

 dr.smitapandey@gmail.com 

 http://child-psychologist.blogspot.com  

 

 

DO’S AND DON’TS FOR THE PSYCHIATRIC AND PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC INTERVIEW:

There is no one right thing to say to schizophrenic patient. The most important job of the interviewer is to help to diminish the inner loneliness, chaos and terror that the schizophrenic patient is feeling. The challenge is to convey empathy without being regarded as being dangerously intrusive.

 

• Don’t try to argue or rationally persuade the patient out of a delusion. This may lead to more assertion of delusional ideas.
• Do listen. Listen to how patients experience the world. They may experience it as dangerous, bizarre , overwhelming and invasive. This may  be conveyed through their thought content. They may be angry, sad, afraid, or hopeless. They may feel that they have no privacy and no control over themselves. Try to understand what is their image of themselves.
• DO acknowledge these feelings to the patient simply and clearly. For example if the patient respond that “When I walk into a room people can see inside my head and read my thoughts”. The clinician might respond to it as “ What are your feelings then” or “How do you feel then”.
• Allow, the patient to speak. This helps the patient to feel that he is somebody important and has something important to say.
• Be flexible about interview times. If the patient can tolerate only 10 minutes , tell him that the interview will resume later.
• Be clear and reliable to the patient. This will help in maintaining trustworthiness.
• Be straightforward with a patient. Do not pretend that a delusion is actually true, but convey that delusion is actually true for the patient. If  a paranoid schizophrenic says that “people are watching me all the time and they could know what I am thinking and see what I am doing” the doctor should say that “I can understand what you are feeling but I could not see anyone here who is keeping an eye on you”
• DO pay attention, how the patient make you feel. Work over and analyze your feelings. Feel empathetic but do not get carried over by the feelings. If you feel annoyed find the reason for it.
• Don’t  automatically laugh at a patient when something is said that seems funny. Laughing at a patient can convey disrespect and lack of understanding of the underlying terror and despair that many patient’s feel.
• Do  respect a paranoid’s patient’s need for maintaining distance and control. Sometimes the paranoid patients are more comfortable when they are aloof as opposed to the expressions of warmth and empathy

Dr Smita Pandey Bhat Clinical Psychologist Gurgaon, Delhi - NCR, INDIA

dr.smitapandey@gmail.com 

 Schizophrenia is a brain disease that disables a person from everyday functioning. Understanding what schizophrenia is and the different characteristics behind it will often allow someone to help someone who is suffering from schizophrenia. Because this is a serious, mental illness, it is important to know what is involved in schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia is known as a brain disease that slowly begins to function one from normal functioning. From this disease, one begins to confuse realities and will begin to carry strange behaviors and personalities. From this, the person who develops schizophrenia is unable to function at a normal level.

Schizophrenia may be a result of several different factors. Several say that it is a result of genetics that run in the family. It is said that several genes that are combined together will cause schizophrenia in someone. Another reason why Schizophrenia may develop in someone is because of problems that they may have had at birth. Complications that stress out the fetus often result in schizophrenia developing later on. Another possible reason for schizophrenia is because of neural transmitters that move into the brain. Communications between nerve cells may cause the chemicals in the brain to shift and result in schizophrenia. These are only a few of several factors in which are being considered in relation to schizophrenia.

One of the early signs of schizophrenia is a constant state of confusion. This is then reinforced by sudden changes in behavior and personality. Several who are developing schizophrenia will often times do things that are out of their normal character. This will then lead to hallucinations and delusions that they believe occur in certain situations or at certain places. For instance, if one who is schizophrenic is in a certain situation, they will begin to believe that there are things or people around the area that aren’t really here. This can be done at several extremes.

As a result from this, they will begin to withdraw from friends and loved ones. This is not only because of the delusions, but also is a result of paranoia over what they believe these people can do. Often times, the delusions that are occurring are in relation to the person believing that they are a victim of a situation. Once schizophrenia worsens, it can produce problems with speech.

Disorganized thinking is another part of schizophrenia. Those with this disease will be known to jump from one subject to another with no connection. They will also not be able to put their thoughts together on one topic. This is a result of the hallucinations as well as the states of confusion that those with schizophrenia have developed.

Often times, those with schizophrenia will have uncontrollable feelings of fear and anger. This is often a result of the hallucinations that begin to occur. Often times, those with schizophrenia will feel like they are being victimized in several different situations. This includes the feeling that they are being persecuted or conspired against.

Those who have schizophrenia may respond in several different ways in order to control or minimize their thoughts. Several will turn to drug and alcohol abuse. Dependence on several external forces becomes dominant with a schizophrenic. You may also notice that the behaviors and personality shifts are not consistent in one who is suffering from this brain disease. Many times, suicide is one of the results from those suffering from schizophrenia.

Schizophrenia does not have a set treatment to it yet. Those that are experimenting with schizophrenia are still trying to find the exact cause of the disease as well as a balanced way to treat the symptoms. However, there are several different medications that can be used to reduce the symptoms that may be occurring. Before one decides to do this, it is important to look at the side effects, as well as the long term effects that may occur. Several will decide to go through rehabilitation or psychotherapy instead of being treated by a medication.

Schizophrenia is not a multiple personality disorder and is usually not dangerous to those around them. By understanding when someone is schizophrenic, and knowing what they are going through, you can help them and reassure their fears from the hallucinations and problems that they are having. By understanding the traits and behaviors of one that is schizophrenic, you can help them in adjusting to a somewhat normal life.

 

 

Dr Smita Pandey Bhat, Clinical Psychologist

dr.smitapandey@gmail.com 

 

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If your headaches happen 15 or more days in a month for several months, they are considered chronic tension headaches. If they occur less frequently, they are called episodic tension headaches.As our life stayle is changing we see lot of bussy people ,working in call center,night shifts,compition,making our life is different.tension headache we feel its part of life,but we need to understand that its not normalLot of people feel headache and they take painkillers and other medicine and get rid of it for time being, but  wait is this the way to cure headache? My answer is no ,wait don’t take any painkillers, homeopathy has answer for it. 

 

Symptoms:

• Headache starts at the back of your head and spreads forward
• Dull pressure or a squeezing pain, often described as a tight band around the head
• Muscles in your neck, shoulders, and jaw can feel tight and sore
• Affects both sides of your head equally
• May have difficulty sleeping or eating
• Difficulty in concentrating

 

Causes: Triggers may include:

• Stress
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Holding your head in one position for a long time (like using a computer)
• Sleeping in an awkward position or in a cold room
• Eye strain
• Fatigue
• Overexertion
• Skipping meals
• Head or neck injury, even years after the injury
• Clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth (bruxism)
• Medications, including some headache medications (leading to rebound headaches)
• Smoking
• Sexual exsess
• Some food can cause  headache

Pain that originates from other areas, such as your sinuses, can also trigger tension headaches or a combined sinus/tension headache

This can help u along with homeopathy medication Good health habits are important for helping to lessen stress and tension headaches:Get adequate sleepEat a healthy dietGet regular exerciseQuit smoking/drinkingHomeopathy has cure for this condition as we take of mind and body both,so its complete cure for headache. one of the most common reasons people seek homeopathic care is to relieve the pain associated with chronic headaches.homeopathy helps treat and prevent recurrent tension headaches.

Before prescribing a remedy, homeopaths take into account a person's constitutional type. In homeopathic terms, a person's constitution is his or her physical, emotional, and intellectual makeup. An experienced homeopath assesses all of these factors when determining the most appropriate remedy for a particular individual.Its walways important to know the cause of headache ,whenever we take a detail case with ailment from and modality is important ,physician should always look at type of pain and modality of headache like in acute case more aften with SUDDEN ONSET AND TENSION ,ACONITE WILL COME IN ACTION,throbbing pain with thight nabd than belladonna comes in action  The following remedies are commonly prescribed for tension headaches:

• Belladonna — Right-sided headaches and migraine. Associated symptoms include throbbing pain, reddened or hot skin, cold feet and hands. for throbbing headaches that come on suddenly; symptoms tend to worsen with motion and light, but are partially relieved by pressure, standing, sitting, or leaning backwards.

Bryonia — for headaches with a steady, sharp pain that occurs most often in the forehead but may radiate to the back of the head; symptoms tend to worsen with movement and light touch, but firm pressure alleviates the pain; the person for whom this remedy is most appropriate is usually irritable and may experience nausea, vomiting, and constipation.

Gelsemium — for pain that extends around the head and feels like a tight band of constriction; pain usually originates in the back of the head and may be relieved following urination; this remedy is most appropriate for individuals who feel extremely weak and have difficulty keeping their eyes open.

Ignatia — for pain that may be described as a feeling of something being driven into the skull; these types of headaches tend to be triggered by emotion, including grief or anxiety, and the treatment is appropriate for both children and adults

Iris versicolor — for throbbing headaches that occur on one side of the head, especially after eating sweets; visual disturbances may also occur; these headaches are worse in the early morning, during spring and fall, and symptoms tend to worsen with vomiting.

Lachesis — for headaches that tend to occur on the left side of the head; symptoms are typically worse in the mornings, before menstruation, and with exposure to warmth and sunlight; symptoms tend to improve with open air and firm pressure.

Nux vomica — for headaches associated with hangovers, overindulgence in foods or alcohol, and overwork; these types of headaches are often accompanied by nausea and/or dizziness; this remedy is most appropriate for individuals who tend to be constipated and irritable.

Pulsatilla — for headaches triggered by eating rich, fatty foods, particularly ice cream; pain tends to move but may be concentrated in the forehead or on one side of the head and may be accompanied by digestive problems or occur around the time of menstruation; children for whom this remedy is appropriate often develop these symptoms while at school.

Sanguinaria— for right-sided headaches that begin in the neck and move upwards, recur in a predictable pattern (such as every seven days); pain is aggravated by motion, light, or sun exposure, odors, and noise; this remedy is appropriate for children who may have a craving for spicy or acidic foods, despite having a general aversion to eating due to the headache.

Spigelia — for stinging, burning, or throbbing sinus pain that often occurs on the left side of the head; symptoms tend to worsen with cold weather and motion but may be temporarily relieved by cold compresses and lying on the right side with the head propped up.

Aconite---tension is key note with heavy hot bursting pain,sensation in head as of a hot band about   head, pulsation in foreheadRanunculus bulbosis / Treats headaches triggered by weather change (specifically before storm occurs

• Cocculus indicus / Headaches or Migraine resulting from worrisome behavior or insomnia. Symptoms include dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.

Referance: PHATAK MATERIA MEDICA

 

Dr AJAY YADAV, Family homeopath Physician, Skin Aesthetician,Cosmetologist,Trichologist(AUS).

For ages, apples have been known to be healthy for our body. It is the fruit advised nearly by every doctor in the world. The great number of health benefits which it possesses makes it the original health food.

Wonder why?

Apple pectin, apple juice extracts shown to have anticarcinogenic effects in the colon

Apples and apple juice may have positive effects in one of the most unlikely places in the body - in the colon. New research by German researchers Dr. Dieter Schrenk, M.D. and his colleagues has demonstrated that components in both apple pectin and apple juice actually enhance biological mechanisms that have anticarcinogenic effects in the colon.

Using human fecal matter as the test substance hypothesized that the compound butyrate could be increased in the presence of apple pectin and apple juice extracts. Butyrate not only serves as a major nutrient for the colon epithelia but is also thought to play an important role in the protective effect of natural fibre against colorectal cancer.

There is more to it!!

• Over the past several years, apple consumption has been linked with reduced cancer risk in many studies. A 2001 Mayo Clinic study indicated that quercetin, a flavonoid abundant in apples, helps prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells.
• A Cornell University study indicated phytochemicals in the skin of an apple inhibited the reproduction of colon cancer cells by 43 percent.
• The National Cancer Institute has reported that foods containing flavonoids like those found in apples may reduce the risk of lung cancer by as much as 50 percent.

To get maximal cancer preventative benefits, eat the apple whole, without removing the peel. When you discard the skin, you're eliminating cancer fighting triterpenoids as well as the heart-healthy fibre.

The bottom line? To reduce your risk of cancer, eat more apples and enjoy the many health benefits this humble fruit has to offer.

Balance is the key word as far as health is concerned.Though it was mentioned in our vedic scriptures since a long time yet we were not aware of it.Earlier what we thought when we were unwell was that the particular organ or part of body is not well so it needs treatment and medicines were used for the purpose.But now in this age a total new concept of HOLISTIC TREATMENT has come to the fore which means treatment of the whole body and not the organ only to bring back the wellness.And here comes the word YOGA or affinity of mind with body to get the desired result.In yogic scriptures its mentioned that each breath we take travel through 72000 NADIS in the body and the seven CHAKRAS(energy centres)situated intermittently starting from our groin part upto the crown of the head and thus controlling corresponding organs.Regular yoga practice or the PRAYANAMA part of it makes the flow of PRAN ENERGY(the breath we take) regular in the body reaching each and every part of it and thus awakening of all the seven chakras(energy meridiens) from lowest to the top of the head thus bringing a balance in the body.And if body is balanced in this way it cant be diseased at all.Whenever we are stressed or tensed first thing which gets disturbed is our breath and its inhalation and exhalation from the body.we unknowingly start breathing abnormally thus making our body disbalanced by disturbing the flow of PRAN ENERGY and it flow throughout the body and its CHAKRAS.This disbalance only manifests itself in form of unwellness in an organ which we try to treat by medicines.But actually here  the holistic medicines like HOMEOPATHY and naturopathy work wonders by treating the body as a whole to make it fit enough to fight the disease by its own vitality.So we have to stop to think about the treatments from outside but to get this BALANCE through YOGA and still if not getting results adopt the holistic ways to bring MIND BODY AND SOUL in tandem to be healthy in true sense.

Remember that the food you eat is the main source of energy for your baby growing inside. There is no special diet for a pregnant woman, but eating foods that provide all the nutrients to your baby to develop and grow is recommended. For the first 3 months, the diet of a pregnant woman should include foods rich in iron, folic acid and calcium. Prunes are of immense value during pregnancy for several reasons. Pregnant women usually experience constipation because the entire digestive system is influenced by hormonal changes during pregnancy. During pregnancy, the body produces more oestrogen than normal to ensure proper fetal growth; however, these hormones tend to slow down the intestinal movements leading to constipation and hard stools. One of these hormones, called progesterone, acts by relaxing muscle. The outside wall of the bowels is made up of muscle which relaxes and is, therefore, less able to move food and bodily waste along. Fiber is important because it pushes the intestines to work harder. It also absorbs liquid and ensures that the stool is soft. Prunes provide the critical amount of fiber required to help intestinal movement. Nausea (often accompanied by reflux) is common in the first trimester of pregnancy and may even carry forward to the advanced stages of pregnancy. Prunes can provide a tasty and nutritive snack while providing several essential nutrients in significant quantities. Iron is a key nutrient that is needed to develop a healthy baby. Prunes contain high levels of iron that help build hemoglobin in both the mother and baby, which not only prevents anemia but builds immunity, and combats fatigue. Prunes help maintain energy levels and calm the nerves. Iron requirements go up significantly during pregnancy (from 18 mgs to 27 mgs) and because it is usually not possible to get this from your diet, it is recommended that an iron supplement be taken. However, this can lead to gastro intestinal irritation and further aggravate the situation. Prunes and prune juice are a safe way of combating this issue. Potassium in prunes is known to reduce high blood pressure and act as a natural depressant as anxiety levels can be extremely high during pregnancy. Beta-carotene and Vitamin A is proven to promote eye development and healthy skin, boosting the immune system and assisting with blood production and prunes are known to be a good source of both. Prunes are a portable fat-free snack and can be easily had when hunger pangs strike during pregnancy.

Feng Shui is an exciting space management science evolved in ancient China and has been successfully applied internationally duly helped by continued research in context of modern times and technological advances. Feng Shui can be used not just as a tool for living, but also as a tool for enrichment. It can be used effectively as a management strategy as is being done in Hong Kong, Malaysia and other places all around the world. Many corporates in Hong Kong and Malaysia have engaged full time Feng Shui experts.

As to general tips, blended colours are good for corporate offices. They may always have white in them. Primary colours may be avoided. In an open floor offices workstations in circular clusters is best because of the equal distribution of energy. Workstations in rectangular groupings lead to an uneven distribution of energy. Stressful environment is created by sharp edges continuously hitting the people all the time. To promote stress free atmosphere use music and plants.

To promote growth it is better to recruit young people, nuture their energy with water. Water may be moving water and a small water feature to generate energy. A carpet with blue and white blend colour is very harmonious. Quartz crystal clusters and objects help improving relationships. Six rod metallic wind-chimes are good to energize the areas further. Water symbolises wealth, but don't overdo it. Shelves should be avoided as they send out killing energy i.e. chi. Store the documents in cupboards not in open shelves. Kitchen and toilet should be small.

Select your office the back of which has a tall building. Water view is good but cranes are not. Well nurtured plants can do wonders as they grow and produce energy continuously. Generally, the offices must be brightly lit to promote adequate energy flow. Better still the natural light flowing in through glass. Avoid a glass front door. Left-hand side of your desk should always be higher than the right-hand side.

Place your table such that there is a wall behind you without a protruding column or overhead beam. Glazings are better in front or on the sides. The table should not face the door of your room or cabin. If you are sharing your cabin or room with your spouse or partner avoid siting on a single table or a joined table. The passage to your respective tables may be best from in between the two tables. Try these and start reaping fruits of success.

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Feng Shui, the Chinese version is different in some respect as compared to vaastu, in the light of differences in climate, topography and local beliefs. India is a hot country mostly with a flat terrain, whereas China cold country with mountainous regions.

Yin & Yang (godly and demonic energies in vaastu), in Feng Shui, are basic components of universe and or responsible for creation and sustenance of all objects - living and non-living. Chi (pran in vastu) is the force produced due to the interaction of Yin and Yang. Feng Shui believes that with the manipulation of landscape we can get the best and balanced form of Chi. It also believes that all the four directions should have different levels to create excellent Chi.

Feng Shui ensures that Chi moves slowly and flow continuously towards all directions to enrich life in those desired happiness such as family harmony, growing career, good relationship, name, fame, children, etc.

Remedies in Feng Shui

Feng Shui believes that the necessary objects used by mankind, when used to enhance flow of Chi can be immensely helpful to fulfil the aspirations of the inmate in an abode or a workplace. There are 6 basic cures in the mode of Feng Shui Technology i.e. Mirrors, Plants, Fountains, Lights, Wind Chimes and Colours

1. Mirrors: Minors represent a doubling of revenues for the business. That is why Restaurants are also fond of using mirrors to symbolize a busier environment. In a house or an office mirrors serve good purposes, the bigger the mirror the better. A mirror can balance an L shaped home or room. In business if property hung they can increase profits.

2. Plants: Plants the best energy creators and dispersers on either side of entrance enhance not only personal energy but also the financial prosperity for the inmates of residence or workplace. It promotes good health personal as well as organizational.

3. Lights: Lights are another effective method of correcting imbalance of Industrial ventures associated with irregular shapes or defects of columns and beams. Lights create balance and harmony within the surroundings. crystal chandeliers are also excellent in the centre.

4. Fountains: Water is immensely helpful as it represents wealth, abundance prosperity and riches. By placing water fountains in water element direction, it enhances family happiness, wealth, prosperity for the inmates.

5. Wind Chimes: Wind Chimes intensify and opens new career prospects, material relationship and also for enhancement of new business avenues.

6. Colours: The use and choice of colours can help to create a smooth household, harmony, some of which are detailed as derived from out of five elementary colours:

• Red Denotes happiness, warmth, strength & force.
• Purple Auspicious to inspire respect.
• Yellow Promotes Power.
• Green Represents growth.
• Blue Inculcates hope.
• Grey Signifies balance and resolution of conflict.
• Brown Gives a heavy feeling.
• Orange Promotes Happiness and Power.
• White Gives Peace, happiness & smooth environment.

Feng Shui application is not expensive as the gadgets are inexpensive and easy to follow, especially when the changes cannot be made in an apartment or a rented property.

Pyramids:

Pyramids are sacred geometric shapes – pyramids are simple among them to attract or generate energy and radiate efficiently. This fact was known to the ancients as these exist all over the world in one shape or other in the top of temple, mosque, church and any other worship places.

Pyramids of Egypt are based on simple geometry as the two base angles of the pyramid are 58 degrees each and the third angle at the apex is 64 degrees. Interestingly, the four triangular sides and the square base radiate energy, as also the cosmic radiation are received by its apex surface. All the energy fields through radiation, rays, fields of force etc. do mingle with each other and to create a new powerful energy field invested with great power. This power is utilized with the help of pyramids made different sizes and materials. Plastic pyramid is the least effective while the crystal pyramids are most powerful.

Application and installation of such useful objects in several industries/farm houses and large residential bungalows prove successful in minimizing the negative effect of Vaastu deficiencies or defects, promoting the following positive results.

1. Amicable settlement of property disputes with tenant or others.
2. Favourable decision in litigations or relief through its end.
3. Relief from debts or loans.
4. Improvement in cash flow and attaining cash rich status.
5. Harmony between management and workers.
6. Optimum capacity utilization and least rejections.
7. Promotion of quality and good return on products.
8. Improvement in delays in function of the company.
9. Harmonic relations in family and at workplace.
10. Improvement in management-labour relations.
11. Happy and harmonic growth in family and business.

The right knowledge of energies or natural natural powers such as solar energy and earth gravitational power, as well as the right use and enhancement of this to the benefit of mankind is the essence of vaastu and feng shui.

Construciton of a building for any purpose under vaastu friendly rules and principles and its energy flow enhancement through the feng shui rules and principles can be a great help in promoting the growth and success rate in our life, with harmonic development of our health – physical, mental, material and spiritual.

Pregnancy is a time of joyful anticipation.But this joy may be mingled with a bit of awe and anxiety over the responsibility of nurturing another human life.

Eating Right for Both

Every day, the baby  grows and develops within the mother’s body. She/he is counting on the mother to provide the nourishment she/he needs.  So it's up to the mom to eat right, for both !

There are a lot of good reasons why prunes can play an important role in the health of women during pregnancy and nursing. Pregnant women need fluids to carry nutrients through the body and to wash away waste products. Nursing mothers also need fluids to aid in producing milk. Nutrient rich natural prunes serve as an ideal source for fluids – there’s nothing artificial and no added sugar.

Iron is important to enrich a mother’s blood supply. Baby must store extra iron for the first four to six months when his/her diet consists of breast milk, which has little iron. Prunes are considered a good source of iron and potassium.

Constipation is common during pregnancy. After pregnancy, a woman who has had an episiotomy may be fearful of bowel movement because of her stitches. Many women find that prunes prevent constipation, which may also prevent formation of painful hemorrhoids.

California Prunes : More good news about nutrition

• California Prunes have vitamin A, important for healthy eyes and skin, vision, growth, reproduction and the immune system.
• California Prunes contain potassium, necessary for nerve impulses and muscle contractions and magnesium, vital to many basic metabolic functions, as well as to maintain the health of bones, nerves and muscles.
• California Prunes provide iron, a crucial nutrient for red blood cells, which transport oxygen to tissues throughout the body.
• California Prunes contain copper, which helps the body to metabolize and use carbohydrates to generate body energy.
• California Prunes contain soluble fiber, pectin that helps reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering blood cholesterol levels and also may help control blood sugar (glucose) levels in people with diabetes.  California Prunes also contain insoluble fiber, which may protect against certain types of cancer.
• California Prunes rank number one in antioxidant power compared to a wide variety of commonly eaten fruits and vegetables, on an "as consumed" basis.
• California Prunes can contribute to healthier bones and help win the battle against Osteoporosis.