Being Simple….

 

 

Simple life has simple solutions… it’s just we who complicate it.It’s our attitude that doesn’t allow to see the simplicity.We are always after an endless,self defeating or pointless rat race. Fear of failure makes the situation worse.  

Once an engineer in a car manufacturing company designed a world class car and was appreciated a lot by manager.

 

While trying to bring out the car from manufacturing area to showroom, engineer realized that the car was two inch taller than the enterance. It disappointed the engineer and made him felt guilty of why he didn’t thought of this earlier.

 

 

There  painter said we can bring the car out but then there would be few scratches which we can cover later on. The engineer not satisfied with painter’s advice,suggested to break the entrance which can be altered later. Both the ideas of scratch and break didn’t convinced CEO and he suggested to look for some other way.

 

A watchman sitting at a corner was observing the whole drama.He slowly approached the CEO and wanted to give his suggestion if they have no problem.

 

They wondered what this layman would suggest where experts cant do anything.

He said, car is only two inches taller than the entrance. So simply release the air in the tyre which will sink the height of car and can be easily taken out.

Everyone clapped…

So don’t analyze a problem from experts’ point of view alone. There is always a layman’s outlook that gives an alternate  solution at a given point of view.

Things are never complicated as they seem. It’s our arrogance that prompts us to look for unnecessary solutions.

By Divya

Aloe Vera- The Ultimate Guide

                                      

Aloe barbadensis (aka Aloe Vera green) is a well-known name in the health and beauty world. It is a succulent plant in shape of dense rosette having its own medicinal value. People also called it ‘Wonder Plant’, lily of the desert,” and “elephant’s gall”. It can grow up to 12-19 inches (30-50 cm) in length. Surprisingly there are more than 300 species of Aloe Vera.                                       

This spiky and juicy plant grows naturally in dry, tropical climates in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the southern and western parts of the United States. Centuries ago, it has been recognized as herbal remedy that can be used to treat everything from skin issues to digestive problems. This plant is rich in anti-oxidants such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and seven out of eight essential amino acids.

                                       

A big-fat industry is doing quite impressive business with this natural miracle. It is one of the main ingredients used by the beauty and cosmetics world. From moisturizers and toners to shampoos and deep conditioners, this is the key to sell. It also helps in treating wounds, hair loss, skin problems, haemorrhoids, and digestive issues. Used in Cosmetics and personal care products such as moisturizers, soap, shaving cream, and suntan lotion, this bright green gel is used by people of every age.

Medicinal parts of Aloe Vera

                            

Aloe-Vera has two medicinally useful parts. First is the clear gel which is filled in leaves. It is used to treat various skin problems including skin burns. It is available in liquid, gel and capsule form. Aloe latex is the second part of Aloe Vera. It is a yellow pulp that is under the outer part of the plant leaf. It is used to treat constipation due to its laxative properties.

Due to its slightly bitter taste, many brands add flavors or sweetener. One must check about the quantity of sugar added before buying.

Multiple uses of Aloe Vera                                

  • Aloe Vera mouthwash can reduce plaque inside the mouth.
  • Aloe Vera gel can be used to delay ripening of potatoes, helps in maintaining their quality and freshness.
  • Antioxidants present in the gel are useful in managing arthritis and rheumatism.
  • Can be used to treat acne lesions
  • Anti-wrinkle and Anti-ageing properties make it a favorite product of ladies.                                       
  • Deep-conditioning properties make it a favorite product of hair specialists.
  • Supplement form of this luscious plant is good for skin and for curing digestive issues.
  • Aloe Latex can help in treating constipation.
  •   Aloe creams and gel can help in reducing itchiness, inflammation and healing wounds.
  • It helps in reducing symptoms of acidity like vomiting, heartburn, and belching.
  • Drinking two tablespoons of Aloe Vera gel can help lowering blood sugar levels among people with diabetes 2.
  • Aloe Vera helps in boosting the immunity system.
  • It helps in increasing red blood cell count that keeps hemoglobin in check.

 Side effects of Aloe Vera                               

Besides having unbeatable medicinal properties there are chances that Aloe Vera doesn’t suit your body, hair or skin which may further lead to side-effects.

  • Allergy from Latex may cause stomach issues like Irritation, stomach cramps, and low potassium levels.
  • People having allergy from Aloe Vera gel may cause skin rashes, allergies, and redness in the eye.
  • Consuming Aloe Vera gel might cause bold sugar levels to drop. So if you are a diabetic, consult your doctor before consuming.
  • Generally, Laxatives are used to treat constipation but if taken in access may cause dehydration.
  • It is advised for pregnant women and lactating mothers to avoid intake of Aloe Vera juice due to its irritant qualities. It may lead to birth complications.
  • Elderly and sick people are advised not to take Aloe Vera juice as it may lower the potassium levels further causing irregular heartbeat, weakness, and fatigue.

Consuming Aloe Vera is good but it is always better to consult a doctor so that its side effects do not harm your body.

Being single is outdated. Everyone has a partner now.  Hope you are also happy with your new life partner too.

Yes.. a new life partner that not only lives with you but stays within you?? Who loves to be in you and loves to see you die. Who destroys your life as a team, shattering your hopes, dreams, and goals with the intent of living a  life together, pathetically ever after.  Don’t be shocked…Its none other than your beloved pollution. Yes you read it right…its Pollution.

It is a new life partner who loves to be around and within you always.Its pollutants play with your body and take them to the path of death.The harmful pollutants present in it loves you from outside and inside .The results of this love making can be seen at hospitals,doctor ‘s clinics and medical stores. Cancer,asthma,heart disease, coronary artery disease or congestive heart failure are severe presents you get from it.

These life taking partners play a conspiracy to make them love with you so passionately that you think of them every moment. In fact a special surprise in the form of Smog always waits for you outside your door. And i know,you love it 

Their immense love doesn’t allow you to take any strict measure against them. In spite of many measures taken by government, your love for pollution has not been affected.You still drive your cars for small distances.Many of us don’t even think of going through metro or car pool. Thinking of cycling will make you feel inferior.  Only contaminated water quench your thirst now.Adulterated food is what makes you and your children nearer to your new life partner.Everybody knows you use air purifier just to pull the wool over somebody’s eyes.             But for your information, your love is a biggest cheater in the world.Remember it doesn’t need any Visa to travel the world.It has millions of lovers and it loves all of them the way it does to you. It is the reason for lakhs of deaths every year. Disturbing nature from its cycles is what your love wants and is doing really good in its work.  Its you who cannot see its evil plans.                             

So my friend,it still time to break up with so call evil life partner and give back all its presents.Think about living your life to the fullest and not die with your evil partner. God has given you this life to enjoy and not to waste on such a garbage. Open your eyes and face the reality.

Value yourself

Its something that really encouraged me to write about it.It tells us about our real value…

My mother used to cook beans,but before she cooked the beans she picked bad and dirty beans and threw them at our back yard and only cooked the good beans,but when the rain came they became seed and germinate and start to grow up and looked beautiful,but that same person who threw them away started harvesting .She started to see/realized that the beans she threw away had value.

Now let me tell you don’t cry when people throw you at the back yard,don’t cry when they reject you,don’t cry while they are looking down at you.

The rain is coming and the same people who rejected you will invite you.GOD loves those that are left out and looked down upon, GOD will bless you just stay connected to HIM and everyone will see how valuable you are.They might try to bury you but remember that you have germinating ability inside of you,you will bounce back.You will rise as a champion,there is a champion in you,your rainy season is coming.

Have faith in GOD.Amen!

INDIA-Celebrating Life :)

Festivals means celebration time in India…people of different religions meet, exchange gifts and party together.
India is well-known all over the world as a country of cultural and traditional festivals.These festivals not only tell about the India’s rich heritage but also give break to people’s hectic lifestyles. People meet and celebrate together.

Although each religion follows a different calendar to decide the festival date. For ex Hindu festivals follow Lunaquickerr Hindu Calender.But the excitement for celebration can be seen in every part of India. For example Diwali is one of the most famous festival of Hindus. They burn crackers,decorate their houses with lights,candles and diyas,with colorful decorative items.Also they visit their relatives houses to exchange greetings and wishes.But Muslims and Christians do celebrate it with same excitement.
If we talk about Christmas, it is celebrated all over the world. Unity in diversity is proved here.People from all casts party together and celebrates Christmas.

Likewise Holi, a festival of colors and played with colors is played by all religions together.

Besides these, there are festivals with different name and are celebrated with different rituals but the essence behind the celebration is same. For example Sakranti or Makar Sakranti is celebrated as Pongal in South India.
Likewise when southern region celebrates Basant Panchmi to welcome Springs, Eastern India at the same time celebrates Saraswati Puja by offering prayers to the goddess of learning and wisdom.

Besides offering prayers, playing with colors and crackers, Indians do have a festival for brothers and sisters.Rakshabandhan is a festival on which sisters tie a beautiful rakhi on their brother’s wrist and brothers in return give some gifts and promise to protect her from all evils.

In Navratre, Goddess Durga is offered prayers and people do fasting and In Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesha is worshipped. On Janamashtami,birthday of lord Krishna is celebrated and On Shivaratri,Lord Shiva is being worshipped.Also Karwachauth is a festival on which all women fasts for a day for their husbands. Likewise so many more festivals are celebrated throughout the year which not only make India an attraction to the world but also proves Indians have a unique and innovative ways to celebrate the most important occasion i.e. LIFE.

Magic of Motherhood

Well said “God cannot be present everywhere, so he created MOTHER”.

Feeling of becoming a mother is beyond any explanation. It changes your world.A feeling of responsibility comes from within.It seems life is taking a new turn and ready to welcome a new you…. Mother and child are two bossoms on single branch.

A mother is a teacher, caretaker, guide, guardian, friend and the list goes on…. Being a mother is a blessing in itself.Keeping baby in womb for period of 9 months creates an unbreakable and unconditional bond between mother and kid. Mother not only gives birth but becomes the shadow of kid. She find happiness in whatever child do. Her life revolves around the kid. She feeds the kid on time, make him bath, washes clothes, changes diapers,helps in homework, takes kids out to play, plans birthday parties, celebrate all special occasions with kid. She also keeps awake keeping in arms when kid is sick.Mother is the only person in your life who will never betray you.Whatever she will do will do for your betterment.She will always forgive all your wrongs and will embrace you with all goods and bad.

Motherhood is all about influence…. Mother’s have an incredible opportunity to influence the next generation by what we do everything..

For example:One day Thomas Edition came back from school with a paper in his hand which was to be read only by his mother. After reading ,his mom’s eyes filled with tears .When Thomas asked what is written in the letter, she said ‘your son is a genius and our school does not have good teachers to teach your son. So please teach him at home.

From that day, Thomas’s mother started teaching him at home and continued till she died. Later Thomas Edition proved to be genius of that century.After his mother’s death, once while going through her stuffs, he found the letter which his teacher had given to be read by his mom only. His eyes filled with tears after reading it. The letter said’your child is expelled from school for his mental deficiencies ‘.

This was only Thomas’s mother’s positive attitude which influence his life to become a genius.Mothers are bundle of blessings given to us by god.

Is your child really safe in his second home-School???

Attention parents?? Are your kids safe in their second home-School?
Yes.. SCHOOL is children’s second home where they spend significant amount of their childhood.

As a mother, while sending my kid to school, the thought of insecurity gives me goosebumps.A constant fear remains within until the kids comes back.
In India, the cases of killing, molestation, eve teasing, rape, sexual harrasment are increasing day by day. The victims are not only girls but small kids have also been hunted for monstrous crime.

A brutal murder of a 7 yr boy in Gurugram school has shocked the whole country.The accused has slit Pradhyuman’s neck with kitchen knife after attempting to sexually assault in school’s washroom. How he was allowed to get into school’s washroom and that too with a knife??
On the other hand, a 5 yr innocent girl who should play and enjoy childhood has been raped brutually by school peon.Her parents came to know about it when they saw the girl washing blood stains from her dress.
Another incident of a 10th class boy of Noida school who was slapped by his classmate so badly that his hearing got impaired.
These incidents have raised questions on children’s security in school.
How will our kids be safe in schools??

This has led to an undeniable policy for children ‘s security. The UNICEF (The United Nations Childrens Fund) has defines child’s protection as “the strengthening of country’s environment and capacities and responses to prevent child from voilence, expliotation, abuse, neglect and effects of conflicts”.

The Central government on its part has passed laws such as Protection Of Children against Sexual Offence (POSCO act) and many state governments have issued school safety guidelines.These laws and protocols are necessary but not sufficient for our children ‘s security.. for example police verification is mandatory for all schools by state governments but very few police departments have proper verification systems.Another example is the recommended use of CCTV cameras.. but installation of these will help in tracking the event that has taken place and will not help in stopping it.

Every school should create a child protection policy which should include factors like transportation, medical facility,toilets,staff training, forms of punishment and abuse. Also this policy should be made freely available to teachers, staff members, children and parents, guardians and public.

Is pigmentation bothering you???

Does change in your skin tone bothering you?? Is your skin becoming patchy?? If yes.. then you might be suffering from pigmentation.
What is pigmentation??
When your body starts producing excess melanin, it results in dark, uneven patches called Pigmentation.
It can be due to internal or external reasons.If your hormone starts to shoot up (because of pregnancy or any other problem) your melanin may increase. If you are emotionally stressed, then production of melanin may increase. Spending more time in sun may also cause skin darkening.It could even be a skin injury or burn.
But no need to worry!!! You can get rid of this with these effective home remedies..

ALOEVERA

Apply a layer of aloe vera on affected area everyday before going to sleep.It will lighten the pigmentation patches.If you don’t have fresh aloevera, you can also apply Patanjali aloevera gel.

LEMON JUICE WITH WATER

Squeeze out some fresh lemon juice.Apply it with cotton ball on affected part twice for 10-15 minutes. Wash it with normal water. Repeat this for few months. You will see patches lightens. If you have sensitive skin, dilute lime juice with some water.

RAW POTATO WITH LUKEWARM WATER

Wash, peel and cut potatoes into slices.put few drops on slice.Rub that moist slice to affected area.when potato turns dark, use another slice.Repeat it for 10-15 minutes.Repeat it twice daily till one month.

SANDALWOOD WITH ROSE WATER

Sandalwood is one of the best treatment for pigmentaion and for a clear beautiful skin. Make a smooth paste of two tablespoons of sandalwood powder with rose water.Apply it on affected area for 30 minutes and wash with lukewarm water. Apply it twice for few weeks. You will see skin lightening.

ORANGE PEEL WITH LEMON JUICE, MILK AND HONEY

Make a smooth paste of dried orange peel with lemon juice, milk and honey. Apply it for 15-20 minutes.Massage for few minutes.Wash with lukewarm water. Apply it 3-4 times a week.

TURMERIC WITH LEMON JUICE

Make a paste with one tablespoon of turmeric with one spoon of lemon juice. Apply for 15-20 minutes on affected area. Wash it with normal water.It is preferred to use it in night.

It is also advised to used sunscreen lotion before going out.

Uses of Aloe vera

Have you ever noticed a one or two inch green cactus looking plant in your garden??
Yes.. it’s aloe vera.. a plant with antiviral and antibacterial properties…. a medicine to treat everything from constipation to diabeties. Also it is used extensively in beauty products…

The translucent gel contains 96% water and some part of organic and inorganic compounds, a type of protein which contains 18-20% amino acids, vitamin A, B, C and E. Another part of aloe vera is used as a ‘sap’, a yellow colored liquid stucked to the skin of plant from inside. When it’s dried and purified can be used as laxative. It also has complex carbohydrate which allow nutrients to to reach the cells, nourish them and at the same time relieve them of toxins. Also drinking aloe vera juice empty stomach in the morning improves digestion and cures any kind of stomach problems. Aloe Vera is suitable for all skin types in both summers and winters. It also helps in sun burns and treating acne and blemishing problems. It can also be used as after shave lotion for soothing irritating skin. Use of aloe vera based soap can help in treating stretch marks. Aloe vera is also a good conditioner for hair.

ALOE VERA PACKS

1. Add aloe vera gel with few drops of lemon juice to treat acne and acne scars.leave it overnight on face for best results.

2. To promote hair growth, mix aloe vera with some castor oil in 2:1 ratio and apply on hair overnight. Wash with shampoo next day.

3. Use Aloe vera with rose water for normal, oily and acne prone skin.

4. Mix pinch of turmeric with a spoon of honey and aloe vera gel. Apply it for 15 minutes on face, hands and neck. Use it for week for glowing and clean skin.

5. Mix aloe vera, cucumber paste, yogurt and honey. Apply on face for half an hour. Apply thrice in a week for beautiful and tan free skin.