How thin are you?

Today’s generation is ground flat influenced by media in every other aspect, out of which the major concern is on health.
A while ago, say years ago faces that appeared on the media were healthy and well built. But over the years, Hollywood has had its influence over our models which has made them skimpily built.
As an influence, people have been losing hell a lot of weight through various means, one of which is dieting, but is dieting helpful in the long run? May be yes in the case of obese ones. But what about those who already are slim?

The worst affect are the teenagers, who in the road to be trendy or to imitate their favourite models/stars end up loosing all the weight they have, which might lead to a severe health disaster.
First of all my concern is, why should the news about some Tom, Dick and Hary loosing weight be published or screened? Secondly, it’s the personal choice of an individual.

Is there a need to make this public and have a negative influence on we the viewers?

Bananas and its benefits

Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Smoking &Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes: According to research in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!
So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.

Looking at the above benefits of bananas, I would say its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

(Source : Web)

Strange. Isn’t it?

I came across a write-up which said, a boy died from live ants found in his brain.
How strange? What I read is, the little one had a packet of sweets kept beside him while going to sleep. And when he got up, there were ants surrounding the snack. Three days after this incident, the same little boy complained about itchiness around his face and the problem persisted for several days. Immediately, a few days and he dies.
Doctors who conducted a post mortem, found live ants in his brain. Strange!!

What happened was, the ants which got into the sweet, also made rounds on the boys lips which had sweet smacked up. And then they landed up on his ears and then into his brain through the ears..
How would this be possible???

Eyes

Had a terrible experience days back and thereby decided to put it on my blog. Read on -
From the last couple of days, I have been experiencing a kind of problem in my eyes and that is double image of everything I see. Beyond my arms-stretch, I see two images of every single object! First few days….. were indeed distressing with 2 in place of 1, of everything….2 roads, 2 ricks, 2 comps ………Oh my god!Whatta terrible life that was??
And now, kinda used to it.

And someday it so happened, I had to cross the road by myself and there was a speeding motorbike. My plight was, I could see two motor bikes coming towards me. With no idea on what is to be done, I just thought of Lord Almighty and walked……….
Oophs………….i had done it. I had crossed the road unhurt. Within a flick of a second I had realized lots in life. Prime being value of Senses. We generally don’t realize the importance of things until something goes wrong with it.

Hence, never take yourself for granted. Take the utmost care of YOU!!