Story of Kuldhara Village

KULDARA village in Rajasthan, near Jaisalmer, & it is famous for being abandoned by all its residents in just one night.
The story begins almost 200 years ago. The Kuldhara village people were frightened of only one person- the Diwan (Minister) of Jaisalmer. People say that he was demon-like & extremely huge. Since he was the minister, they had to pay him the taxes levied upon them.

One day when the Diwan came for his village visits to collect tax, his eye fell upon the beautiful daughter of the Mukhia (Chief) of the village.
The evil Diwan fell in love with the girl & announced, “I am going to marry this girl. If anybody stops me, then I will levy more taxes on the entire community. I will come tomorrow to take her away with me.”

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The villagers were frightened, especially the Mukhia & his beautiful daughter. They did not want the girl to get married to a monster. They had to act quickly.
The Mukhia decided that the entire community will flee from Kuldhara and the nearby 84 villages. He sent his messengers to inform everyone & that night all the villagers left their land, cursing the evil Diwan & the land.

The next day, the Diwan came to take away the girl but found the village empty. How so many villagers vanished in one night is still a mystery.
The Paranormal Society of India found spooky voices, shadows that moved, & hand prints of children on cars when their team visited Kuldhara.

Nearsightedness (myopia)

Nearsightedness is an eye condition in which you can see nearby objects clearly, but faraway objects appear fuzzy or blurry. It’s also called myopia.
Certain health conditions, such as diabetes, raise your risk of nearsightedness. A family history of nearsightedness also increases your chance of developing it.
Nearsightedness can be treated using eyeglasses, contact lenses, corneal refractive therapy, or laser eye surgery.

Symptoms of Nearsightedness

The most obvious symptom of nearsightedness is blurry vision when you look at faraway objects. Children may have trouble seeing the blackboard at school. Adults may not be able to see street signs clearly while driving.

Other signs of nearsightedness include:

headaches

Eyes that hurt or feel tired

Squinting

The symptoms of nearsightedness usually go away after treatment with eyeglasses or contact lenses. Headaches & eye fatigue may linger for a week or two as you adjust to your new eyeglass or contact lens prescription.


Myopia is often diagnosed between the ages of 8 – 12. Your eyes are growing at this age, so the shape of your eyes can change. Adults usually remain nearsighted if they have the condition as a child. Adults can also become nearsighted due to certain health conditions, such as diabetes.
Visual stress is another risk factor for nearsightedness. This is eyestrain from doing detailed work, such as reading or using a computer.
Nearsightedness can also be an inherited condition. If one or both of your parents are nearsighted, you’re more likely to be as well.

Anatomy: How Does the Eye Work?

Nearsightedness is caused by a refractive error. A refractive error occurs when your eye doesn’t focus light correctly. If you’re nearsighted, your eye focuses light in front of your retina instead of onto it. This results in blurred vision.
The retina is the surface at the back of your eye that collects light. It changes the light into electrical impulses that your brain reads as images.
A myopic, or nearsighted, eye focuses incorrectly because its shape is slightly abnormal.  A nearsighted eyeball is usually a little too long, & sometimes its cornea is too rounded. The cornea is the clear covering on the front of your eye.

Correction for Nearsightedness

Correction for nearsightedness may include :

corrective lenses

corneal refractive therapy

refractive surgery

Eyeglasses & contact lenses are examples of corrective lenses. These devices compensate for the curvature of your cornea or the elongation of your eye by shifting the focus of light as it enters your eye.

Contact lenses generally give you a wider field of corrected vision than glasses. They’re applied directly to the corneas of your eyes. Some patients can’t tolerate contact lenses because they irritate the surface of their eyes.

Refractive surgery is a permanent form of correction for nearsightedness. Also called laser eye surgery, the procedure reshapes your cornea to focus light onto your retina. Most people who have refractive eye surgery no longer need to wear contact lenses or eyeglasses.

Protecting Your Vision

To help protect your eyes :

Get your vision checked regularly.

Wear corrective lenses prescribed by your eye doctor.

Wear sunglasses with ultraviolet (UV) radiation protection.

Use protective eyewear when doing risky activities, such as using toxic chemicals.

Take regular breaks from detailed work, such as looking at your computer screen.

Manage chronic health conditions, such as high blood pressure & diabetes.

Eat a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, & omega-3 fatty acids.

Avoid Smoking

If you notice any changes in your vision, such as blurred vision or halos around lights, contact your eye doctor immediately. Taking good care of your eyes may help you see better for longer
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Corpse – Savasana

• a) In Savasana it’s essential that the body be placed in a neutral position. Sit on the floor with your knees bent, feet on the floor, & lean back onto your forearms. Lift your pelvis slightly off the floor &, with your hands, push the back of the pelvis toward the tailbone, then return the pelvis to the floor. Inhale & slowly extend the right leg, then the left, pushing through the heels. Release both legs, softening the groins, & see that the legs are angled evenly relative to the mid-line of the torso, & that the feet turn out equally. Narrow the front pelvis & soften (but don’t flatten) the lower back.


• b) With your hands lift the base of the skull away from the back of the neck & release the back of the neck down toward the tailbone. If you have any difficulty doing this, support the back of the head & neck on a folded blanket. Broaden the base of the skull too, &lift the crease of the neck diagonally into the center of the head. Make sure your ears are equidistant from your shoulders.


• c) Reach your arms toward the ceiling, perpendicular to the floor. Rock slightly from side to side & broaden the back ribs & the shoulder blades away from the spine. Then release the arms to the floor, angled evenly relative to the mid-line of torso. Turn the arms outward & stretch them away from the space between the shoulder blades. Rest the backs of the hands on the floor as close as you comfortably can to the index finger knuckles. Make sure the shoulder blades are resting evenly on the floor. Imagine the lower tips of the shoulder blades are lifting diagonally into your back toward the top of the sternum. From here, spread the collarbones.


• d) In addition to quieting the physical body in Savasana, it’s also necessary to pacify the sense organs. Soften the root of the tongue, the wings of the nose, the channels of the inner ears, & the skin of the forehead, especially around the bridge of the nose between the eyebrows. Let the eyes sink to the back of the head, then turn them downward to gaze at the heart. Release your brain to the back of the head.


• e) Stay in this pose for 5 minutes for every 30 minutes of practice. To exit, first roll gently with an exhalation onto one side, preferably the right. Take 2 or 3 breaths. With another exhalation press your hands against the floor & lift your torso, dragging your head slowly after. The head should always come up last.

King Dancer – Natarajasana

King Dancer – Natarajasana

a) Stand in Tadasana (Mountain Pose). Inhale, shift your weight onto your right foot, & lift your left heel toward your left buttock as you bend the knee. Press the head of your right thigh bone back, deep into the hip joint, & pull the knee cap up to keep the standing leg straight & strong.

b) There are two variations you might try here with your arms & hands. In either case, try to keep your torso relatively upright. The first is to reach back with your left hand & grasp the outside of your left foot or ankle. To avoid compression in your lower back, actively lift your pubis toward your navel, & at the same time, press your tailbone toward the floor.

c) Begin to lift your left foot up, away from the floor, & back, away from your torso. Extend the left thigh behind you & parallel to the floor. Stretch your right arm forward, in front of your torso, parallel to the floor.

d) The second option with the hands is to sweep your right hand around behind your back & catch hold of the inner left foot. Then sweep the left hand back & grab the outside of the left foot. This variation will challenge your balance even more. Then raise the thigh as described in this second variation will increase the lift of your chest & the stretch of your shoulders.

e) Stay in the pose for 20 to 30 seconds. Then release the grasp on the foot, place the left foot back onto the floor, & repeat for the same length of time on the other side.

Full Pose

For the full pose, perform step 1 as described above. Then turn your left arm actively outward (so the palm faces away from the side of the torso), bend the elbow, & grip the outside of the left foot. (You can also grab the big toe with the first two fingers and the thumb). The fingers will cross the top of the foot, the thumb will press against the sole. Inhale, lift the left leg up, & bring the thigh parallel to the floor.

As you do this, rotate the left shoulder in such a way that the bent elbow swings around and up, so that it points toward the ceiling. It requires extreme flexibility to externally rotate & flex the shoulder joint in this way. Reach the right arm straight forward, in front of the torso & parallel to the floor. Hold for 20 to 30 seconds, release, & repeat on the second side for the same length of time.

Exotic Winter Drink To Keep You Warm This Season

From peppermint and hot white chocolate to spiced cocoa and pumpkin latte, spice up the cold winter months with these intresting drinks

PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE

In a small pan add cinnamon, ginger poeder, grounded cloves, grated nutmeg, pumpkin puree and honey. Cook for a minute. Now add, milk and vanilla extract. While constantly stirring bring to a slight simmer Add a shot of espresso of coffee brewed in water for a few seconds. Top up with whipped cream if you like.

SPICED CHOCOLATE

All you have to do is heat milk in a pain. Add cinnamon stick, star anise, cardamon, cloves and chilli flakes to it. Stir and let the milk come to a boil. Now add a sugar substitute or brown sugar along with cocao powder. Sieve and serve hot.

PEPPERMINT AND HOT WHITE CHOCALTE

In a large pan, add milk and cook over medium heat. You don't have to boil the milk. To this add white chocolate chips. Stir untill the chocolate has compeletly melted and the mixture becomes creamy. Now add 1/2 teaspoon papermint extract or mint extract, food colouring (optional) and vanilla extract. Stir well and serve with marshmellows or oreos.

FLAVOURED GREEN TEA

Brew a cup of green tea(you can use flavoured green tea like mint or orange). While the water is brewing add cinnamon sticks and cloves.Sieve the mixture in a cup. Now add sliced lemon, berries, apple and orange. Let the fruits get infused in the green tea for a minute and then enjoy this flavoured tea.

CARAMEL COFFEE

Heat milk in a pan, add caramel to it, and stir well. Now add a tablespoon of coffee powder or brewed coffee into the mixture and whisk. Pour the coffee in a mug and add marshmellows to it along with chocolates sauce.

Here’s How To Choose The Right Pair Of Earrings For Your Face Type

Chunky, circular earrings and hoops look nice on a long face but those with round faces should steer clear of them, say experts. so, factor such as kind of metal, shape, and size, should be carefully considered while buying earrings.

Oval-Shaped faces

Have a round hairline and jaw. short to mid length tassel earring are hreat for such faces, but anything that falls at your jaw or below will make your face appear much longer. students and triangular earrings will complement this face type the best. Triangular and squre shaped faces have a strong jawline. Try earrings that are rounded at the base and hit at, or below, the jawline, to add some curves and balance out the square jaw.

Oblong and rectangular :

Faces are longer than they are wide. Big earrings, including those with a rhombus shape, would better suit people with such faces.

Round Faces :

Would be complemented well by long kundan earrings or danglers.Earrings that begin with a thin line and have a large intresting element at the bottom are ideal for this shape. stay away from chunky circular earrings,hoops,and button studs as these wil highlight the roundness of your face.

Heart- Shaped Faces :

Feature forhead wider than the cheeks. People with such faces should go for chandiliers and tear-drop earings that end at or above the chin.

Long and narrow faces :

Require earrings that emohises on the width of your face. studs, clusterds, and medium or large hoops will help create the illusion of a wider face and highlight your eyes.

Diamond-shaped faces :

Go well with chandelier earring that are larger at the bottom. These will help balance out the angles of your face. studs or earrings close to the ear are also recommmended by experts.Avoid earrings that have the same shape as your face.

Strugling With Dental Issue? This Herb Can Help You Fight Cavities

A new discovery has brought natural anticavity products closer to reality. The scientist from West China school of stomotology and Acdemic centre for Dentistry Amsterdam figureout the main active ingredient of gala inchinesis, a natural herb and firther improve its anticaries efficacy. Previous research suggested that even a simple habit like chewing gum could prevent tooth decay.
To maintain A HEALTHY MOUTH, THE ORAL ENVIOURNMENT MUST BE RELATIVELY NATURAL. When the enviounment in the mouth, becomes more acidic, dental cavities or other disorders may develop. Gala chinesis was revealed t inhibit the acid production of caries associated bacteria as well as teeth more resistent to acidic attack.

The research team tested hundreds of chinese herbs and identified that Galla :

chinesis has a strong potential to prevent dental cries due to its antibacterial capacity and tooth mineralisation benefit. Galla Chinesis also processes substantial antiviral, anticancer, hepatoprotective, antidiarrheal and antioxidant activities.
However the main active ingredient of Galla Chinesis is unknown, which restricts the application in dentistry. In dental caries, significant reduction in caries prevelance and incidence have been made by the introduction of fluoride.
It is not a total cure, however, and there is still need to seek products complementary to fluoride. With these new findings, the research team is working with the indurstry tp develop new oral care products. The finding is published in The open Dentistry Journal.