Travel Time:)

Its travel time for me. Europe it is, for a good 2 weeks timeJJ. My most awaited trip and it’s surely gonna be the most interesting one. My scheduled is jam packed yes, but I do have some time during weekends to explore places.

I’m so full of mixed feeling. Sometimes I’m so happy thinking of it and get very excited and the next moment I feel a little low thinking I’m gonna be alone. I’m not really in mood for the “Me time” you see. Anyways, that’s not really gonna stop me from all the fun for sure. One thing I can’t stop thinking of is the food; I’m very excited about trying the European cuisineJJ

 Fingers crossed and hoping for the best time of my life. This is new and different and of course a lot of things are gonna be different for me when I’m backJJ Wish me luck againJ

Ovarian Cyst rupture...Another Alarm for Women!!

A bit of havoc happened during my recent visit to Coorg. My cousin gets a stomach cramp and collapses. She is moved into the hospital and doctors recommend her to go in for surgery immediately…She had an ovarian cyst rupture!!...

It took us to surprise. With no prior issues regarding ovaries or menstrual cycle, out of the blue she has a cyst rupture. My cousin was lucky she got the right symptoms on time and she got out of it with the surgery.

But it’s not the same always. Not always a cyst rupture shows symptoms. If a cyst rupture is neglected or not detected on time it leads to cancer. I did a little bit of research on it,and found a few things which should be taken care of by women.

Here it goes:

Ovarian Cysts are fluid-filled sacs which are similar to blisters. Ovarian cysts are common among women during their reproductive years and are growths that form on the two almond sized organs on each side of the uterus. Most types of ovarian cysts are harmless and go away without any treatment otherwise one must be aware of How to Cure Ovarian Cysts Naturally.

Ovarian cysts are very common, particularly in women between the ages of 30 and 60. They may be single or multiple, and can occur in one or both ovaries. Most are benign (non-cancerous), but approximately 15 percent are malignant (cancerous).

The normal function of the ovaries is to produce an egg each month. During the process of ovulation, a cyst-like structure called a follicle is formed inside the ovary. The mature follicle ruptures when an egg is released during ovulation. The corpus leteum forms from the empty follicle and if pregnancy does not occur, the corpus leteum dissolves. Sometimes this process does not conclude appropriately causing the most common type of ovarian cyst -- functional ovarian cysts.

The following are possible risk factors for developing Ovarian Cysts:

1.       History of previous ovarian cysts

2.      Irregular menstrual cycles

3.      Increased upper body fat distribution 

4.      Early menstruation (11 years or younger)

5.      Infertility 

6.      Hypothyroidism or hormonal imbalance 

7.      Tamoxifen therapy for breast cancer

If you have an Ovarian Cyst, Symptoms are: 

·         Menstrual irregularities.

·         Pelvic pain- a constant or intermittent dull ache that may radiate to your lower back and thighs. Pelvic pain shortly before your period begins or just before it ends. Pelvic pain during intercourse

·         Nausea, vomiting or breast tenderness similar to that experienced during pregnancy

·         Fullness or heaviness in abdomen.

·         Pressure on bladder - difficulty emptying your bladder completely.

·         Sudden, severe abdominal or pelvic pain

·         Pain accompanied by fever or vomiting

·         painful sex

·         weight gain.

Ayurvedic cures for Ovarian Cysts: Safe Remedies:

• Natural herbs such as Kachnaar Guggul, Pradrantak Churna and Chandraprabha Vati prove to be effective ayurvedic remedies for ovarian cyst as they not only balance the hormones but also alleviate pain and regulate irregular menstruation.
• Another ayurvedic home remedy for ovarian cyst is red clover that cures hormonal imbalance and maintains the right equilibrium between estrogen and testosterone hormones in women.
• Chaste berry, dandelion and black cohosh are also widely used as ayurvedic cures for ovarian cyst. These herbs are known to normalise irregular menstrual periods and hormonal disorders.
• Bee pollen is a powerhouse of nutrition and therefore is a competent ayurvedic cure for ovarian cyst. It also makes the reproductive system stronger.
• Walnuts, red chestnuts, milk of thistles, wild yam and wild oats are also well-known ayurvedic home remedies for ovarian cyst as they are proven to cure all types of ovarian problems.
• Herbs such as ginseng, fennel and sage help with hormone imbalances and prevent the formation of cysts.
• Fomentation with castor oil is also an effective ayurvedic cure for ovarian cyst.
• Dong quai, a popular Chinese herb helps to balance the hormones in the body, thereby promoting a healthy menstrual cycle and preventing cyst formation.
• Liquorice has the ability to affect the adrenal glands which regulate the production of hormones in the body. Due to its hormone regulating action, liquorice has the power to dissolve ovarian cysts naturally in the body.
• Foods such as fresh fruits and vegetables, legumes, garlic and whole grains help ease the pain and discomfort caused by ovarian cysts. Moreover, refrain from foods containing caffeine, alcohol, eggs, red meat, fats, white sugar and refined foods to prevent the recurrence of this problem.

Inclusion of fibre in the diet along with supplements of vitamins A, C and E is also helpful in dealing with ovarian cyst problems.  

However, a regular visit to a gynecologist probably would save us from lots of problems.

Let us live !!!

What’s with this rape every single day?...Why are babies being raped?... What is so joyful about hurting a baby girl??... Why don’t desperate men go in for prostitution and satisfy themselves!!...

There is so much going around us…awareness on rape is everywhere: yet we are helpless, every second day we read about a girl being raped and half the victims are minors; the fantasy of the culprit is to insert a bottle, an iron rod and what not!!...what kind of people are they!!…I don’t feel them calling animals too; it might just turn out to be an insult to the animal clad.

Why can’t law get strict? Why isn’t law taken seriously? …Why don’t people respect law?...Is India going to live all its life just like this; Knowing the bad and not knowing what to do to avoid the bad??...Why can’t women be treated any better? Do these men believe that women are not worth any better? Or is it because men claim to be superior in this society that they treat women this way! How do you think a 4 year old baby girl can provoke Rape?

Will these questions ever be answered??

The Delhi rape episode was more like a motivational factor for so many culprits; these desperate culprits are just following the same trend and there has been no stop from then.

I fear. I definitely live a secure life, but I still fear. I get restless when my little sister gets late to reach home, I fear every single day!!...It is not just I who fear, every women of this country does

For heaven’s sake Spare the innocent babies, Spare us women. Let us live a normal life…Let us live a life without fear.

JUST LET US LIVE.

Are we Superstitious!!!

Accept it or not, being an Indian we still have a little bit superstitiousness in us even to this day...We live in this modern era, claim to have a broad thinking, or you say we are more practical. But our culture and our tradition still holds us back to ancient days. Deep inside each one of us still have something very age old we believe in, which maybe very tradition or maybe very superstitious.

We are the people who still believe tying a holy thread around our wrist will protect us; Fasting on “Karvachauth” by women will bless their husbands with long life, offering a pooja is auspicious and so much more.

There is nothing to be ashamed of that. It’s our culture, it’s our belief. To a certain extent being superstitious can do good to us. Like you say wearing a certain ring on your finger can bring you luck. It may be true or maybe not. It’s just one’s belief; however the one thing which will surely improve is the positive energy and our self confidence. The Ring just plays a catalyst to us maybe improve our belief in ourselves, and just the fact that we know we have a luck factor makes us do things better and naturally we end up getting better results. This is Superstitious of course. Why not wear an accessory to boost our confidence and believe in yourself, rather than live a life full of negative thinking.

Our believes are not completely false. A lot of things were made with a scientific thought behind it. Wearing a certain kind of accessory was suggested because it drives positive energy. The term “Drive away the evil” was just another way of saying “avoid negative energy”. But it all changed because of our perceptions and interpretations. And the superstitious believes have changed from doing good and gone into being bad because our perceptions and interpretations did not go in the right way.

Fengshui, Vastu etc are not wrong. Reading them helps us understand the motive behind it. And it makes so much sense.

Like we claim we are the people from the modern era, it’s high time we realize the right motive and use our superstitiousness to do something good.