Wednesday, October 29, 2008
ME
I m enjoying deewali break ,long awaited break needed badly. I wanted to see suman khosla my neighbour. She is fighting with brain tumour.I prey to god for her speedy recovery.I m watching movies chatting with old friends.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Golden rule
Donot do to others what you would not like yourself, then there will be no resentment against you, either in the family or in the state.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Good teaching
Whatever is beyond our control is the will of god and we have no right to question or challenge it. This has helped me face impossible and insurmountable tragedies with unimaginable spritual courage.G
Monday, October 20, 2008
FORGIVENESS
Love your enemies,bless them that curse you,do good to them that hate you,and pray for them who spite fully useyou, and persicute you for our father maketh the Sun rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on just and on the unjust.
GLOBAL WARMING
England has become a full degree warmer since the beatles started playing & human activity is the cause.The warming of england is much faster than warming of other parts of earth.This is because the land is warming more quickly than water&land at high latitudes is warming more quickly.
DESERTS are spreading much faster up to southern europe.The jet streams,giant rivers of air high above the earth are movingtowards the poles.Not to missout the deserts that are fast spreading in India as well.
FOR the first time polar bear have been found drowned in the Arctic as receding ice defeats even there prodigious swimming powers.
HEMINGWAY'S snows one of the wonders of natural world will soon be as dead as old man himself.Glaciers are melting world wide.
All it is a part of the global warming being caused by green house gases like carbondioxide& methanefrom industry and transport.
DESERTS are spreading much faster up to southern europe.The jet streams,giant rivers of air high above the earth are movingtowards the poles.Not to missout the deserts that are fast spreading in India as well.
FOR the first time polar bear have been found drowned in the Arctic as receding ice defeats even there prodigious swimming powers.
HEMINGWAY'S snows one of the wonders of natural world will soon be as dead as old man himself.Glaciers are melting world wide.
All it is a part of the global warming being caused by green house gases like carbondioxide& methanefrom industry and transport.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
"Bangalored" ... (How much is too much..?)
(Sum's take on Outsourcing ....although comes a little too late. Kudos......"Bangalored" is how Oxford Dictionary pronounces "Shipping of Jobs")Outsourcing is a term used to describe almost any corporate activity that is managed by an outside vendor, from the running of the company’s cafeteria to the provision of courier services. It is most commonly used, however, to apply to the transfer of the management of an organization’s computer facilities to an outside agent. This transfer of management responsibility is frequently accompanied by a transfer (from the buyer of the outsourcing service to the vendor) of the specialist internal staff who are already carrying out that activity.
Outsourcing has three main advantages:
• The greater economies of scale that can be gained by a third party that is able to pool the activity of a large number of firms. It is thus frequently cheaper for a firm to outsource specialist activities (where it cannot hope to gain economies of scale on its own) than it is to carry them out itself. Some firms gain the economies of scale by taking on the activity of others, becoming an outsourcer themselves.
• The ability of a specialist-outsourcing firm to keep abreast of the latest developments in its field. This has been a particularly significant factor in the area of information technology, where technological change has been so rapid that companies’ in-house capabilities are hard pressed to keep up with it.
• The way that it enables small firms to do things for which they could not justify hiring full-time employees.
The most commonly cited disadvantage of outsourcing is the loss of control involved in derogating responsibility for particular processes to others.
Outsourcing is not a new phenomenon. Companies have outsourced their advertising, for instance, for almost as long as advertising has been in existence. According to one estimate, in 1946 only 20% of a typical American manufacturing company’s value-added in production and operations came from outside sources; 50 years later the proportion had tripled to 60%.
Much of the increase came from the outsourcing of IT functions. This was bolstered later by the outsourcing of other functions (such as logistics) that were in areas that themselves had a high degree of it content. Banks, for instance, began to outsource the IT-intensive processing of financial instruments such as loans or mortgage-backed securities. The savings from such moves could be dramatic. By deciding to outsource the origination, packaging and servicing of all its personal loans, both old and new, one British bank cut the average cost of processing by over 75%. In the car industry in the 1990s, firms with the biggest profit per car, such as Toyota, Honda and Chrysler, were also the biggest outsourcers (sourcing around 70% to various suppliers). Those that outsourced the least (General Motors, for example, which outsourced only 30% of its value-added) were the least profitable. TATA has virtually pulled out of Singur on account of protecting its outsourced functions. The land TATA project needed for its vendor park was as important as the project itself.
The nature of outsourcing contracts has changed over time. What started off as a straightforward arm’s-length agreement between a buyer and a supplier moved on to become structured more like a partnership agreement. In this, not only is any increase in the clients’ volume of business reflected in the outsourcer’s scale of charges, but both parties in some way share the risks and rewards of the outsourced activity.
Relationships like this vary over time and require firms to learn how to work together in entirely new ways. In the early 1990s, in a groundbreaking five-year outsourcing agreement with BP, Accenture (then called Andersen Consulting) took over responsibility for running the day-to-day operation of BP’s accounting systems. BP retained control of accounting policy and the interpretation of data for business decision-making. In return, Accenture guaranteed BP that it would reduce the cost of running the service by 20%.
Some firms have been so taken with the idea of outsourcing that they have left themselves with little to do. An American company outsourced the manufacture of its computers as well as the ordering, delivery and the accounts receivable. Only the design was left to be handled in-house. Question remains how much is too much?
Outsourcing has three main advantages:
• The greater economies of scale that can be gained by a third party that is able to pool the activity of a large number of firms. It is thus frequently cheaper for a firm to outsource specialist activities (where it cannot hope to gain economies of scale on its own) than it is to carry them out itself. Some firms gain the economies of scale by taking on the activity of others, becoming an outsourcer themselves.
• The ability of a specialist-outsourcing firm to keep abreast of the latest developments in its field. This has been a particularly significant factor in the area of information technology, where technological change has been so rapid that companies’ in-house capabilities are hard pressed to keep up with it.
• The way that it enables small firms to do things for which they could not justify hiring full-time employees.
The most commonly cited disadvantage of outsourcing is the loss of control involved in derogating responsibility for particular processes to others.
Outsourcing is not a new phenomenon. Companies have outsourced their advertising, for instance, for almost as long as advertising has been in existence. According to one estimate, in 1946 only 20% of a typical American manufacturing company’s value-added in production and operations came from outside sources; 50 years later the proportion had tripled to 60%.
Much of the increase came from the outsourcing of IT functions. This was bolstered later by the outsourcing of other functions (such as logistics) that were in areas that themselves had a high degree of it content. Banks, for instance, began to outsource the IT-intensive processing of financial instruments such as loans or mortgage-backed securities. The savings from such moves could be dramatic. By deciding to outsource the origination, packaging and servicing of all its personal loans, both old and new, one British bank cut the average cost of processing by over 75%. In the car industry in the 1990s, firms with the biggest profit per car, such as Toyota, Honda and Chrysler, were also the biggest outsourcers (sourcing around 70% to various suppliers). Those that outsourced the least (General Motors, for example, which outsourced only 30% of its value-added) were the least profitable. TATA has virtually pulled out of Singur on account of protecting its outsourced functions. The land TATA project needed for its vendor park was as important as the project itself.
The nature of outsourcing contracts has changed over time. What started off as a straightforward arm’s-length agreement between a buyer and a supplier moved on to become structured more like a partnership agreement. In this, not only is any increase in the clients’ volume of business reflected in the outsourcer’s scale of charges, but both parties in some way share the risks and rewards of the outsourced activity.
Relationships like this vary over time and require firms to learn how to work together in entirely new ways. In the early 1990s, in a groundbreaking five-year outsourcing agreement with BP, Accenture (then called Andersen Consulting) took over responsibility for running the day-to-day operation of BP’s accounting systems. BP retained control of accounting policy and the interpretation of data for business decision-making. In return, Accenture guaranteed BP that it would reduce the cost of running the service by 20%.
Some firms have been so taken with the idea of outsourcing that they have left themselves with little to do. An American company outsourced the manufacture of its computers as well as the ordering, delivery and the accounts receivable. Only the design was left to be handled in-house. Question remains how much is too much?
(I'll follow this up with a critical evaluation of Outsourcing Processes and how India is loosing its competetive advantage)
Where children should move to watch more television and eat more junk food
(An Excellent Survey of changing Lifestyle of Children of Expats... I like the segmentation...Chidren of Expats)
BANKS still produce something useful. A new survey of expats in 14 countries by HSBC offers an indispensible guide for children who are dragged around by their globe-hopping parents. The grown-ups may fret about schools and a family-friendly culture. Children have more important priorities: where to get cheap video games, decent burgers and long hours in front of the television. Those craving an unhealthy diet should make for America, where more than half of the expat parents said that their children had eaten more junk food since relocating. Keen gamers should consider China and Canada, whereas telly addicts should nag their parents to move to the United Arab Emirates or India.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Request to mom
Dear mom
Every day you get up early
Cook my breakfast and
Drop me to school
with dreams in your heart.
and want me to follow some rules
Ipromise,mom
To fulfil all your dreams
but, till than
keep loving me like this
by all means.
Every day you get up early
Cook my breakfast and
Drop me to school
with dreams in your heart.
and want me to follow some rules
Ipromise,mom
To fulfil all your dreams
but, till than
keep loving me like this
by all means.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
How to control blood pressure
Do you know how to cure high blood pressure with no medication? Most people would probably say to eat healthy (lower your salt-intake) and make sure you exercise. Unfortunately, most doctors tell you this and forget to tell you the other treatments you can be doing to lower your score and eventually be med-free.
The truth is that doctors are educated in medical schools were natural health and simple 'common sense' secrets are not taught. Unfortunately, medicine and antibiotics are only being taught because our medical industry is completely reliant upon pharmaceutical companies.
But new research is now showing the sometimes medicines are not the only treatment. In fact, some natural treatments are just as effective as their medicine counterpart.
Which is making some think, "Is there something doctors are NOT telling us?"
Naturally Treat High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure Medications (Diuretics, Beta Blockers, Alpha Blockers, and Vasodilators) work because they lower your blood pressure. The problem is that they make it look that you are healthy but are your numbers showing the truth?
High Blood Pressure medications work because they synthetically alleviate the pressure of the arteries and blood. For instance, with diuretics the blood will become less salty (less thick) and your pressure with drop. Another example would be beta blockers which synthetically cause the heart to beat slower.
Though these medications look good on paper, they are NOT treating the disease known as the 'silent killer'. In fact, they could be prolonging your life but they will never fully treat the disease. And statistics show that users will eventually die from the high blood pressure.
But what if you could naturally treat high blood pressure.
7 Hypertension Tips Your Doctor Won't Share with You
So you want to know, 'how to cure high blood pressure'? First, you need to know how to prevent high blood pressure holistically. Because curing high blood pressure starts with a holistic treatment. Holistically treating hypertension simply means using the 'whole' body to cure the problem. This is completely different than taking a pill to synthetically thin out the blood.
1. Three Miracle Minerals- If you are suffering from high blood pressure, you should be supplementing your diet with 3 miracle minerals that lower high blood pressure. Magnesium, Calcium and Potassium have been shown to help lower blood pressure.
2. Garlic- Garlic has been shown to benefit the heart, lower cholesterol and lower high blood pressure naturally. The compound in garlic, allicin, is thought to naturally lower high blood pressure. Find a quality supplement today.
3. Folic Acid- Vitamin B which is found in green leafy vegetables reduces homocysteine levels in the blood. This vitamin will lower the risk of heart disease and alleviate the pressure naturally.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar- Many or my customers have found success with apple cider vinegar which contains vitamins C, A, E, B1, B2 and B6, in addition to potassium, magnesium, and copper.
5. Relieve Stress- Do you know there are numerous ways to relieve stress? Breathing exercises, exercising, or reading a book are simple ways to relieve stress and lower high blood pressure. And there are even more than this!
6. Your Diet! You know the major Do's and Don'ts about high blood pressure dieting. Just remember to be eating your water-soluble fibers (fruits and vegetables). Fibers, especially water-soluble, will flush your system and plaque. Also, switch to whole grains! With less plaque in the arteries you will eventually be hypertension-free! Our HBP report goes into great detail about how you can treat hypertension with your diet.
7. Green Tea! It is loaded with antioxidants and research shows it lowers high blood pressure. Whether it is the 'relaxing' factor or the natural herbs in green tea, 1 cup of green tea will be helpful for your health!
The truth is that doctors are educated in medical schools were natural health and simple 'common sense' secrets are not taught. Unfortunately, medicine and antibiotics are only being taught because our medical industry is completely reliant upon pharmaceutical companies.
But new research is now showing the sometimes medicines are not the only treatment. In fact, some natural treatments are just as effective as their medicine counterpart.
Which is making some think, "Is there something doctors are NOT telling us?"
Naturally Treat High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure Medications (Diuretics, Beta Blockers, Alpha Blockers, and Vasodilators) work because they lower your blood pressure. The problem is that they make it look that you are healthy but are your numbers showing the truth?
High Blood Pressure medications work because they synthetically alleviate the pressure of the arteries and blood. For instance, with diuretics the blood will become less salty (less thick) and your pressure with drop. Another example would be beta blockers which synthetically cause the heart to beat slower.
Though these medications look good on paper, they are NOT treating the disease known as the 'silent killer'. In fact, they could be prolonging your life but they will never fully treat the disease. And statistics show that users will eventually die from the high blood pressure.
But what if you could naturally treat high blood pressure.
7 Hypertension Tips Your Doctor Won't Share with You
So you want to know, 'how to cure high blood pressure'? First, you need to know how to prevent high blood pressure holistically. Because curing high blood pressure starts with a holistic treatment. Holistically treating hypertension simply means using the 'whole' body to cure the problem. This is completely different than taking a pill to synthetically thin out the blood.
1. Three Miracle Minerals- If you are suffering from high blood pressure, you should be supplementing your diet with 3 miracle minerals that lower high blood pressure. Magnesium, Calcium and Potassium have been shown to help lower blood pressure.
2. Garlic- Garlic has been shown to benefit the heart, lower cholesterol and lower high blood pressure naturally. The compound in garlic, allicin, is thought to naturally lower high blood pressure. Find a quality supplement today.
3. Folic Acid- Vitamin B which is found in green leafy vegetables reduces homocysteine levels in the blood. This vitamin will lower the risk of heart disease and alleviate the pressure naturally.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar- Many or my customers have found success with apple cider vinegar which contains vitamins C, A, E, B1, B2 and B6, in addition to potassium, magnesium, and copper.
5. Relieve Stress- Do you know there are numerous ways to relieve stress? Breathing exercises, exercising, or reading a book are simple ways to relieve stress and lower high blood pressure. And there are even more than this!
6. Your Diet! You know the major Do's and Don'ts about high blood pressure dieting. Just remember to be eating your water-soluble fibers (fruits and vegetables). Fibers, especially water-soluble, will flush your system and plaque. Also, switch to whole grains! With less plaque in the arteries you will eventually be hypertension-free! Our HBP report goes into great detail about how you can treat hypertension with your diet.
7. Green Tea! It is loaded with antioxidants and research shows it lowers high blood pressure. Whether it is the 'relaxing' factor or the natural herbs in green tea, 1 cup of green tea will be helpful for your health!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Children are kites
You spend a life time trying to get them off the ground. you run with them until you are breathless.They crash,they hit the roof top.You patch & comfort, adjust & teach.You watch them lifted by the wind & assured that some day they will fly.Finally, they are air born, they need more string & you keep letting it out, but with each twist there is a sadness that goes with joy. The kite become more distant and you know it wouldnot be long before that beautiful creature will snap the life line that binds you two together and will sour,free, alone.Only then do you know that you did your job.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
BRAIN TUMORS
About brain tumors
A brain tumor is a growth of abnormal cells or normal cells in an inappropriate place in the brain. The growth may be malignant (cancerous) or benign (noncancerous). The brain and the spinal cord are the main components of the central nervous system (CNS). The brain is composed of a number of different types of cells and tissues. Any of these can form tumors. Some of the tumors are a combination of cell types.
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), brain tumors account for 85 to 90 percent of all primary CNS tumors. A primary CNS tumor develops from cancer cells within the central nervous system rather than cancer cells that have spread (metastasized) to the CNS.
Tumors can occur in all areas of the brain. Each part of the brain controls certain functions, and tumors in these different areas disrupt the function of that area. The main areas of the brain are:
Cerebral hemispheres. Control speech, language, thought, reasoning and emotion. The left and right hemispheres also are responsible for muscle movements and interpreting sensory information.
Basal ganglia. Help control muscle movements.
Cerebellum. Controls coordination of movement and balance. This part of the brain helps coordinate large motor skills such as walking as well as fine motor movements necessary for speech and use of the fingers.
Brain stem. Contains bundles of nerves that transmit signals for control of muscles or feeling. This area also controls basic functions such as breathing and the beating of the heart.
Brain tumors can either develop within the brain (primary) or develop from cancer cells that spread to the brain (metastatic or secondary). Primary tumors may be noncancerous or cancerous. Metastatic brain tumors, however, can only be malignant. According to the NCI, metastatic brain tumors are much more common than primary brain tumors. It is estimated that metastatic brain tumors outnumber primary brain tumors by 10 to 1.
Despite their harmless-sounding name, benign tumors can create problems, such as compressing the spinal cord, blood vessels or other important structures. Even though they are not cancerous, they may need to be treated with surgery or other methods.
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), approximately 20,500 malignant tumors of the brain or spinal cord will be diagnosed in the United States in 2007. Nearly 13,000 deaths from CNS cancers are expected in 2007. These types of cancer account for approximately 1.3 percent of all the cancers and 2.2 percent of all cancer-related deaths. These statistics include adults and children with CNS tumors.
The survival time for individuals with malignant brain tumors varies with the type of cancer. For example, according the ACS, the survival time for patients with low–grade (see Types and differences) is approximately six to eight years. The average survival rate for patients with glioblastomas is approximately 12 months.
In addition, the five-year survival for all people with brain cancer varies with age. The five-year survival rate refers to the percentage of patients who live at least five years after their cancer is diagnosed. Five-year rates are used by healthcare professionals as a standard means of discussing prognosis.
A brain tumor is a growth of abnormal cells or normal cells in an inappropriate place in the brain. The growth may be malignant (cancerous) or benign (noncancerous). The brain and the spinal cord are the main components of the central nervous system (CNS). The brain is composed of a number of different types of cells and tissues. Any of these can form tumors. Some of the tumors are a combination of cell types.
According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), brain tumors account for 85 to 90 percent of all primary CNS tumors. A primary CNS tumor develops from cancer cells within the central nervous system rather than cancer cells that have spread (metastasized) to the CNS.
Tumors can occur in all areas of the brain. Each part of the brain controls certain functions, and tumors in these different areas disrupt the function of that area. The main areas of the brain are:
Cerebral hemispheres. Control speech, language, thought, reasoning and emotion. The left and right hemispheres also are responsible for muscle movements and interpreting sensory information.
Basal ganglia. Help control muscle movements.
Cerebellum. Controls coordination of movement and balance. This part of the brain helps coordinate large motor skills such as walking as well as fine motor movements necessary for speech and use of the fingers.
Brain stem. Contains bundles of nerves that transmit signals for control of muscles or feeling. This area also controls basic functions such as breathing and the beating of the heart.
Brain tumors can either develop within the brain (primary) or develop from cancer cells that spread to the brain (metastatic or secondary). Primary tumors may be noncancerous or cancerous. Metastatic brain tumors, however, can only be malignant. According to the NCI, metastatic brain tumors are much more common than primary brain tumors. It is estimated that metastatic brain tumors outnumber primary brain tumors by 10 to 1.
Despite their harmless-sounding name, benign tumors can create problems, such as compressing the spinal cord, blood vessels or other important structures. Even though they are not cancerous, they may need to be treated with surgery or other methods.
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), approximately 20,500 malignant tumors of the brain or spinal cord will be diagnosed in the United States in 2007. Nearly 13,000 deaths from CNS cancers are expected in 2007. These types of cancer account for approximately 1.3 percent of all the cancers and 2.2 percent of all cancer-related deaths. These statistics include adults and children with CNS tumors.
The survival time for individuals with malignant brain tumors varies with the type of cancer. For example, according the ACS, the survival time for patients with low–grade (see Types and differences) is approximately six to eight years. The average survival rate for patients with glioblastomas is approximately 12 months.
In addition, the five-year survival for all people with brain cancer varies with age. The five-year survival rate refers to the percentage of patients who live at least five years after their cancer is diagnosed. Five-year rates are used by healthcare professionals as a standard means of discussing prognosis.
Your health
Did you know that high cholesterol can affect organs besides your heart? Are you surprised that it affects women differently from men?
When it comes to your health, knowledge is power: High blood levels of cholesterol are a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke and peripheral artery disease. But you can bring elevated levels down, into the safety zoneTotal Cholesterol
A measure of the total cholesterol in your blood carried by LDLs, HDLs and other lipoproteins
Ideal
Less than 200 mg/dL
Borderline
200 to 239 mg/dL
High
240 mg/dL and above
HDL Cholesterol
The “good” cholesterol
At risk
Less than 40 mg/dL
Protective
60 mg/dL or greater
LDL Cholesterol
The “bad” cholesterol
Ideal
Less than 100 mg/dL
Near optimal
100 to 129 mg/dL
Borderline
130 to 159 mg/dL
High
160 to 189 mg/dL
Very High
190 mg/dL and above
Triglycerides
Ideal
Less than 150 mg/dL
Borderline
150 to 199 mg/dL
High
200 to 499 mg/dL
Very High
500 mg/dL or higher
How do cholesterol levels get too high? What causes the “bad” cholesterol levels to be too high and “good” HDL levels to be too low? It’s a complex soup of family history and genetics, weight, dietary habits, exercise levels, and even how you handle stress.
You can’t get new parents, but you can make small, effective changes in the way you eat and move that can help bring high cholesterol levels under control. Diet is one of the biggest contributors to unhealthy blood cholesterol levels, especially saturated fats (found primarily in animal products such as meat, cheese and milk) and trans fats (found in many processed foods). Some foods, especially eggs, actually contain cholesterol, which can also raise blood cholesterol, but not as significantly as saturated fat does. Other foods and drinks actually lower “bad” or raise “good” cholesterol. Eating too many carbohydrates can elevate triglyceride levels, which is also associated with lower levels of good cholesterol (HDL). In addition, exercise, including weight training, can improve your cholesterol levels.
If those lifestyle changes don’t bring your levels all down to normal, your doctor may prescribe cholesterol-lowering medications.
Cholesterol is a bit like sunlight — too much of it can cause problems, but it’s hard to survive without it. A small amount of cholesterol (made by your liver and transported through your bloodstream) is used by your body to create cell tissues and certain hormones, which is normal and healthy. But too much blood cholesterol, especially certain kinds, can build up in your arteries, making them more rigid (a condition called atherosclerosis) and eventually blocking blood flow entirely. A blocked artery to the heart can lead to a heart attack. A blocked artery to the brain can lead to a stroke. Both conditions could be fatal.
Whether these blockages occur depends in part on how the cholesterol is transported through your blood — in lipoproteins. Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs — the “bad” cholesterol) are like local commuter trains that make frequent stops, dropping off cholesterol “passengers” along the walls of your arteries. High-density lipoproteins (HDLs — the “good” cholesterol) are like one-stop express trains that sweep the cholesterol directly to your liver where it can be processed for removal from your body.
High LDL and low HDL levels put you at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke. That’s why you need to pay attention to each contributing factor to your cholesterol report, not just your total cholesterol reading. Cholesterol is measured in milligrams of cholesterol per deciliter of blood or mg/dL.
When it comes to your health, knowledge is power: High blood levels of cholesterol are a leading risk factor for heart disease, stroke and peripheral artery disease. But you can bring elevated levels down, into the safety zoneTotal Cholesterol
A measure of the total cholesterol in your blood carried by LDLs, HDLs and other lipoproteins
Ideal
Less than 200 mg/dL
Borderline
200 to 239 mg/dL
High
240 mg/dL and above
HDL Cholesterol
The “good” cholesterol
At risk
Less than 40 mg/dL
Protective
60 mg/dL or greater
LDL Cholesterol
The “bad” cholesterol
Ideal
Less than 100 mg/dL
Near optimal
100 to 129 mg/dL
Borderline
130 to 159 mg/dL
High
160 to 189 mg/dL
Very High
190 mg/dL and above
Triglycerides
Ideal
Less than 150 mg/dL
Borderline
150 to 199 mg/dL
High
200 to 499 mg/dL
Very High
500 mg/dL or higher
How do cholesterol levels get too high? What causes the “bad” cholesterol levels to be too high and “good” HDL levels to be too low? It’s a complex soup of family history and genetics, weight, dietary habits, exercise levels, and even how you handle stress.
You can’t get new parents, but you can make small, effective changes in the way you eat and move that can help bring high cholesterol levels under control. Diet is one of the biggest contributors to unhealthy blood cholesterol levels, especially saturated fats (found primarily in animal products such as meat, cheese and milk) and trans fats (found in many processed foods). Some foods, especially eggs, actually contain cholesterol, which can also raise blood cholesterol, but not as significantly as saturated fat does. Other foods and drinks actually lower “bad” or raise “good” cholesterol. Eating too many carbohydrates can elevate triglyceride levels, which is also associated with lower levels of good cholesterol (HDL). In addition, exercise, including weight training, can improve your cholesterol levels.
If those lifestyle changes don’t bring your levels all down to normal, your doctor may prescribe cholesterol-lowering medications.
Cholesterol is a bit like sunlight — too much of it can cause problems, but it’s hard to survive without it. A small amount of cholesterol (made by your liver and transported through your bloodstream) is used by your body to create cell tissues and certain hormones, which is normal and healthy. But too much blood cholesterol, especially certain kinds, can build up in your arteries, making them more rigid (a condition called atherosclerosis) and eventually blocking blood flow entirely. A blocked artery to the heart can lead to a heart attack. A blocked artery to the brain can lead to a stroke. Both conditions could be fatal.
Whether these blockages occur depends in part on how the cholesterol is transported through your blood — in lipoproteins. Low-density lipoproteins (LDLs — the “bad” cholesterol) are like local commuter trains that make frequent stops, dropping off cholesterol “passengers” along the walls of your arteries. High-density lipoproteins (HDLs — the “good” cholesterol) are like one-stop express trains that sweep the cholesterol directly to your liver where it can be processed for removal from your body.
High LDL and low HDL levels put you at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke. That’s why you need to pay attention to each contributing factor to your cholesterol report, not just your total cholesterol reading. Cholesterol is measured in milligrams of cholesterol per deciliter of blood or mg/dL.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
POSITIVE THINKING
Positive thinking is a mental attitude that anticipates happiness, success and favorable outcomes in every situation or action you do. The thoughts get registered in your subconscious mind and you start taking action to create favorable change. A positive outlook can help you to cope better with stressful situations and can change your life for the better.
Why think positively? Ever wondered why some people find learning an enjoyable and exciting experience? Why are some people disinterested and find it an unpleasant experience while others use it merely as a road to fetch a good job? The difference between these people lies in their attitude and their approach towards life. Your mindset plays a huge role in every aspect of your life. Your mind can control your body for better or for worse. A negative mindset can mar your life while a positive mindset can make your life happy and peaceful. The choice is yours!
Ways to develop positive thinking You cannot change your thoughts and attitude overnight. Positive thinking takes practice. Persistence would make your mind to think positively and ignore negative thoughts.
Benefits of positive thinking
Decreases stress.
Helps you cope better in stressful situations.
Strengthens your Immune System and reduces the risk of certain diseases.
Improves your self-esteem and confidence.
Brings inner peace, happiness and a sense of well-being.
Motivates you to accomplish your goals.
Helps you have greater inner strength and energy.
Helps you live longer.
Listen to your inner voice Listening to your inner voice or instincts is one of the most common ways to develop positive thinking. Whenever any negative thoughts enter your mind, try to replace it with a constructive one. For example, “I won’t be able to do it” will be put forward as “I will do it”. Practice this regularly and you will soon be able to master your mind. Learn to meditate Meditation calms your mind and relaxes your body Meditation gives you inner strength, peace of mind, relaxation and a sense of bliss, which will help you to think positively.
Always see the brighter side of life Try to believe that everything happens for a reason and embrace the concept that something good will come out of every situation that momentarily seems bad. Always look on the bright side of life and it will work wonders for you. Learn to communicate effectively Not saying the things you feel can give a sense of frustration, anxiety and anger, thus giving way to negative thoughts. Hence, communication is an important aspect of positive thinking. Believe in yourself Believe in yourself and your capabilities to become more confident.
Tips to positive thinking
Be optimistic and expect favorable outcomes in every situation.
Cultivate the habit of reading inspiring books.
Find reasons to smile more often. It’s a great stress buster.
Try to use positive words, e.g. “I can”, “it will be done”, “it is possible” while thinking and talking.
Engage yourself in enjoyable recreational activities.
Interact with people who have a positive outlook in life.
Finally… Positive thinking needs consistent effort as you are creating a new habit. On the other hand, negative thoughts can rip your focus from your goal. There is no greater joy than living a healthy and positive life. So take charge of your mind and think positive. Remember, you are what you think.
Why think positively? Ever wondered why some people find learning an enjoyable and exciting experience? Why are some people disinterested and find it an unpleasant experience while others use it merely as a road to fetch a good job? The difference between these people lies in their attitude and their approach towards life. Your mindset plays a huge role in every aspect of your life. Your mind can control your body for better or for worse. A negative mindset can mar your life while a positive mindset can make your life happy and peaceful. The choice is yours!
Ways to develop positive thinking You cannot change your thoughts and attitude overnight. Positive thinking takes practice. Persistence would make your mind to think positively and ignore negative thoughts.
Benefits of positive thinking
Decreases stress.
Helps you cope better in stressful situations.
Strengthens your Immune System and reduces the risk of certain diseases.
Improves your self-esteem and confidence.
Brings inner peace, happiness and a sense of well-being.
Motivates you to accomplish your goals.
Helps you have greater inner strength and energy.
Helps you live longer.
Listen to your inner voice Listening to your inner voice or instincts is one of the most common ways to develop positive thinking. Whenever any negative thoughts enter your mind, try to replace it with a constructive one. For example, “I won’t be able to do it” will be put forward as “I will do it”. Practice this regularly and you will soon be able to master your mind. Learn to meditate Meditation calms your mind and relaxes your body Meditation gives you inner strength, peace of mind, relaxation and a sense of bliss, which will help you to think positively.
Always see the brighter side of life Try to believe that everything happens for a reason and embrace the concept that something good will come out of every situation that momentarily seems bad. Always look on the bright side of life and it will work wonders for you. Learn to communicate effectively Not saying the things you feel can give a sense of frustration, anxiety and anger, thus giving way to negative thoughts. Hence, communication is an important aspect of positive thinking. Believe in yourself Believe in yourself and your capabilities to become more confident.
Tips to positive thinking
Be optimistic and expect favorable outcomes in every situation.
Cultivate the habit of reading inspiring books.
Find reasons to smile more often. It’s a great stress buster.
Try to use positive words, e.g. “I can”, “it will be done”, “it is possible” while thinking and talking.
Engage yourself in enjoyable recreational activities.
Interact with people who have a positive outlook in life.
Finally… Positive thinking needs consistent effort as you are creating a new habit. On the other hand, negative thoughts can rip your focus from your goal. There is no greater joy than living a healthy and positive life. So take charge of your mind and think positive. Remember, you are what you think.
OSTEOPOROSIS
Osteoporosis occurs when there is a loss of mineral content from bone mainly in the form of calcium. Osteoporosis mainly affects women, although it also affects men, but in a smaller percentage. Osteoporosis shows no symptoms and is usually part of the normal aging process. However some women develop the disease early in life due to other co-existing disease factors. Women also run the risk of developing it post Menopause. Since it displays no symptoms it is only when you get a fracture or recurrent fractures, that your doctor will suspect osteoporosis. Your doctor will evaluate the loss of mineral from your bon
Osteoporosis occurs when there is a loss of mineral content from bone mainly in the form of calcium. Osteoporosis mainly affects women, although it also affects men, but in a smaller percentage. Osteoporosis shows no symptoms and is usually part of the normal aging process. However some women develop the disease early in life due to other co-existing disease factors. Women also run the risk of developing it post Menopause. Since it displays no symptoms it is only when you get a fracture or recurrent fractures, that your doctor will suspect osteoporosis. Your doctor will evaluate the loss of mineral from your bones through tests which will determine your Bone Mineral Density (BMD).
Preventing osteoporosisThe development of strong bones begins early in life. Staying healthy throughout life is an excellent way to keep your bones healthy. The factors essential for healthy bones are: Hormones: The production of the Hormone Estrogen is vital in adolescent females and young women so as to maintain bone mass. A shortage of Estrogen occurs in the following conditions, affecting bone mass and could lead to osteoporosis:
Absence of periods
Infrequent menstrual cycles
Delay in the onset of the first period
Early menopause
Lifestyle: Smoking affects bone health and results in a substantial loss of bone mass (bone mineral density) in women. Besides osteoporotic women who continue to smoke while on medication for osteoporosis, fail to achieve the full benefits of treatment. Women who consume excessive alcohol are also at risk for osteoporosis.Other lifestyle factors that can lead to osteoporosis are: • insufficient calcium intake, • very minimal physical activity, • excessive caffeine intake, • excessive alcohol intake and
Nutrition es through tests which will determine your Bone Mineral Density (BMD).
Preventing osteoporosisThe development of strong bones begins early in life. Staying healthy throughout life is an excellent way to keep your bones healthy. The factors essential for healthy bones are: Hormones: The production of the Hormone Estrogen is vital in adolescent females and young women so as to maintain bone mass. A shortage of Estrogen occurs in the following conditions, affecting bone mass and could lead to osteoporosis:
Absence of periods
Infrequent menstrual cycles
Delay in the onset of the first period
Early menopause
Lifestyle: Smoking affects bone health and results in a substantial loss of bone mass (bone mineral density) in women. Besides osteoporotic women who continue to smoke while on medication for osteoporosis, fail to achieve the full benefits of treatment. Women who consume excessive alcohol are also at risk for osteoporosis.Other lifestyle factors that can lead to osteoporosis are: • insufficient calcium intake, • very minimal physical activity, • excessive caffeine intake, • excessive alcohol intake and
Nutrition
Osteoporosis occurs when there is a loss of mineral content from bone mainly in the form of calcium. Osteoporosis mainly affects women, although it also affects men, but in a smaller percentage. Osteoporosis shows no symptoms and is usually part of the normal aging process. However some women develop the disease early in life due to other co-existing disease factors. Women also run the risk of developing it post Menopause. Since it displays no symptoms it is only when you get a fracture or recurrent fractures, that your doctor will suspect osteoporosis. Your doctor will evaluate the loss of mineral from your bones through tests which will determine your Bone Mineral Density (BMD).
Preventing osteoporosisThe development of strong bones begins early in life. Staying healthy throughout life is an excellent way to keep your bones healthy. The factors essential for healthy bones are: Hormones: The production of the Hormone Estrogen is vital in adolescent females and young women so as to maintain bone mass. A shortage of Estrogen occurs in the following conditions, affecting bone mass and could lead to osteoporosis:
Absence of periods
Infrequent menstrual cycles
Delay in the onset of the first period
Early menopause
Lifestyle: Smoking affects bone health and results in a substantial loss of bone mass (bone mineral density) in women. Besides osteoporotic women who continue to smoke while on medication for osteoporosis, fail to achieve the full benefits of treatment. Women who consume excessive alcohol are also at risk for osteoporosis.Other lifestyle factors that can lead to osteoporosis are: • insufficient calcium intake, • very minimal physical activity, • excessive caffeine intake, • excessive alcohol intake and
Nutrition es through tests which will determine your Bone Mineral Density (BMD).
Preventing osteoporosisThe development of strong bones begins early in life. Staying healthy throughout life is an excellent way to keep your bones healthy. The factors essential for healthy bones are: Hormones: The production of the Hormone Estrogen is vital in adolescent females and young women so as to maintain bone mass. A shortage of Estrogen occurs in the following conditions, affecting bone mass and could lead to osteoporosis:
Absence of periods
Infrequent menstrual cycles
Delay in the onset of the first period
Early menopause
Lifestyle: Smoking affects bone health and results in a substantial loss of bone mass (bone mineral density) in women. Besides osteoporotic women who continue to smoke while on medication for osteoporosis, fail to achieve the full benefits of treatment. Women who consume excessive alcohol are also at risk for osteoporosis.Other lifestyle factors that can lead to osteoporosis are: • insufficient calcium intake, • very minimal physical activity, • excessive caffeine intake, • excessive alcohol intake and
Nutrition
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