All About Ear Reflexology

If you suffer from aches and pains in any part of your body, here's a lesser-known technique that has actually helped a lot of people. Apparently, by stimulating certain points on your ears, you'll be able to provide some minor pain relief to various parts of your body, and here's how you can do it using only a clothespin:

 1. Back and Shoulders

The upper-most part of your ear is connected to your shoulders and back. By applying a clothespin for around a minute, you should be able to reduce any tension that has built up there. Try this several times a day to reduce shoulder and back pain.

2. Internal Organs

The next spot down is said to be connected to your body's internal organs. For minor discomfort or tenderness, use a clothespin to help give you some internal relief. Of course, if you are experiencing a great deal of pain, we'd recommend getting professional help. 

 

3. Joints

The upper-middle part of your ear is closely associated with stiffness and pain in the joints. Applying pressure with your fingers or a clothespin can provide some welcome relief. 

 

4. Throat and Sinuses

The lower-middle part of your ear is connected to your throat and sinuses. When seeking relief from a sinus infection or a cold, apply some pressure to this spot to help rid yourself of any tension that has built up. A clothespin can also go a long way when it comes to cutting down on throat soreness. 

 

5. Digestion

Just above your earlobe lies the place most commonly associated with digestion. Using a clothespin to apply pressure to this point can help relieve some of your digestive issues and minor stomach problems. You can also use this method in advance as a preventative measure. 

 

6. Head and Heart

Your earlobe is the point which is most connected with two of the most important parts of your body - the heart and the head. Applying pressure here can help promote heart health and relieve any unwanted pressure in your head. This method can also be quite effective at eliminating any pressure headaches.

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Study finds way to make medical equipment infection-free

Researchers used nanoparticles to identify the presence of deadly microbes present on medical devices, like catheters and make them infection-free.This study was conducted as an interdisciplinary collaboration between microbiologists, immunologists and engineers led by  a Dr.

Candida albicans, a commonly found microbe, can turn deadly when it colonises on devices such as catheters implanted in the human body.

While commonly found in healthy people, this microbe can become a serious problem for those who are seriously ill or immune-suppressed.

The microbe forms a biofilm when it colonises using for e.g., a catheter as a source of infection. It then spreads into the bloodstream to infect internal organs.

The mortality rate in some patients populations can be as high as 30-40 % even if you treat people. When it colonises, its highly resistant to anti-fungal treatments, he said.

The idea is that if you can diagnose this infection early, then you can have a much bigger chance of treating it successfully with current anti-fungal drugs and stopping a full-blown systemic infection, but our current diagnostic methods are backing. A biosensor to detect early stages of colonisation would be highly beneficial, added the Prof.

The researchers investigated the effects of organosilica nanoparticles of different sizes, concentrations and surface coatings to see whether and how they interacted with both C. Albicans and with immune cells in the blood.

They found that the nanoparticles bound to fungal cells, but were non-toxic to them.

They don't kill the microbe, but we can make an anti-fungal particle by binding them to a known anti-fungal drug, the Prof. said.

The researchers also demonstrated that the particles associated with neutrophils-human white blood cells in a similar way as they did with C. Albicans, remaining noncytotoxic towards them.

We've identified that these nanoparticles and by inference a number of different types of nanoparticles can be made to be interactive with cells of interest, the Dr. said.

We can actually change the surface properties by attaching different things, thereby we can really change the interactions they have with these cells- that's quite significant, added the Dr.

The Dr. said while nanoparticles were being investigated in the treatment of cancer, the use of nano-particle-based technologies in infectious diseases lags behind the cancer nano-medicine field, despite the great potential for new treatments and diagnostics.

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Benefits Of Surya Namaskar

Our modern days are filled with rushing through our morning chores, seeing the messages in your social network and replying to them itself takes most of the time. Due to the importance given to social networking, that many don't even have time to eat their breakfast properly. In such cases, where does the 21st C. man will find time for something " mundane" for him, as " surya namaskar", which literally means bowing to the Sun God. People due to their hectic schedules, time crunch, have no time for yoga or meditation. 

Those who sincerely practice surya namaskar, will tell us of its immense benefits. It is a combination of 12 yoga asanas, where the body, mind, and soul are brought into complete synchrony. Surya Namaskar is performed in sets, depending on each person's endurance. Scientifically too, there are multiple benefits from Surya Namaskar. This is done in the morning, facing the rising Sun. These stretches activates our endocrine system, balances the chakras and the vortexes, through which vital " prana" or life energy is channelised, helping to build our strength and flexibility.

1. Stretching and flexibility: The 12 asanas which are a part of the Surya Namaskar ensure that every part of the body is stretched. The flexibility that comes with it is an experience that is to be loved. Surya Namaskar is extremely beneficial for the bones, joints, and ligaments of the entire body and spine.
2. Improves internal organ functioning: The various stretching improves blood flow to the organs and improves their functioning. The result is a better functioning digestive system and kidneys, which help in better absorption of nutrients from food and thorough elimination of metabolic wastes. Detox happens naturally, with the release of trapped gasses and improved enzyme secretion.
3. Weight loss: One of the best-proven ways to lose weight is to do the 12 asanas regularly on a daily basis. It is a perfect workout involving the complete body and is great for losing weight around the belly. It also is proven to improve the thyroid gland functioning, which plays a significant role in metabolism and leads to weight gain.
4. Bone health: Traditionally, it is done during the early morning hours, during sunrise, which ensures the body gets the required amount of Vitamin D. This is essential for good bone health.
5. Stress buster: Stress release happens in multiple ways. Deep focused breathing is one of them. During the asanas, control over breathing is very essential and so stress control is ensured. Various muscles and bones get tense with stress, and thorough stretching helps relieve the stress buildup. The mind is also calmed during the workout, and so stress relief is further enhanced.
6. A cure for insomnia: People who are not able to sleep should do Surya Namaskar on a regular basis and ensure sound sleep regularly. Both stress relief and the perfect workout ensures good sleep is guaranteed.
7. Helpful in menstrual cycles: Women who have cramps during their menstrual cycles have shown very good improvement with the inclusion of this exercise. It also is shown to benefit people with irregular menstruation via the improved circulation. Pregnant women, regularly doing Surya Namaskar (under the guidance of an expert), are more likely to have a normal delivery.
8. Glowing Skin: With the release of toxins and stress, a glowing skin is but natural.
9.  Relieves constipation and promotes healthy digestion.
10.  Stimulates the nervous system including the brain, lower plexus, spinal cord, etc. Surya Namaskar Yoga strongly aids in preventing memory loss, builds focus and concentration, improves the functioning of the brain. Activates Brain cells in the body.
11.  It is a well known remedy to cure blood pressure and strengthens heart muscles. It also cures irregular heart beat.
12.   Improves the capacity of the lungs, stimulates oxygen supply and regulates it to all the vital organs in the body.
13. Highly beneficial for improving blood circulation. Provides beautiful glow to the skin.
14.  Reduces strained joints problems. Lubricates sore muscles and joints and promotes their healthy functioning. Highly beneficial in managing arthritis, sciatica, other joint related ailments etc.
15.   Improves mental and physical balance of the person’s body. Develops patience and builds stamina by increasing the mental capacity of the brain and the body.

Try Surya Namaskar regularly and see the change in yourself. 

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'Internal clock' in skin stem cells protects against UV rays

Human skin stem cells possess an 'internal clock' which helps them switch on genes involved in UV protection during the day, scientists have found. The findings could pave the way for new strategies to prevent premature ageing and cancer in humans.

"Our study shows that human skin stem cells possess an internal clock that allows them to very accurately know the time of day and helps them know when it is best to perform the correct function," said study author.

"This is important because it seems that tissues need an accurate internal clock to remain healthy," he said.

A variety of cells in our body have internal clocks that help them perform certain functions depending on the time of day, and skin cells as well as some stem cells exhibit circadian behaviours.

The team previously found that animals lacking normal circadian rhythms in skin stem cells age prematurely, suggesting that these cyclical patterns can protect against cellular damage.

But until now, it has not been clear how circadian rhythms affect the functions of human skin stem cells.

They found that distinct sets of genes in human skin stem cells show peak activity at different times of day.

Genes involved in UV protection become most active during the daytime to guard these cells while they proliferate – that is, when they duplicate their DNA and are more susceptible to radiation-induced damage.

"We know that the clock is gradually disrupted in aged mice and humans, and we know that preventing stem cells from accurately knowing the time of the day reduces their regenerative capacity," he said.

"Our current efforts lie in trying to identify the causes underlying the disruption of the clock of human skin stem cells and hopefully find means to prevent or delay it," he said.

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Drinking water and Heart Attack

Mayo Clinic How many folks do you know who say they don't want to drink anything before going to bed because they'll have to get up during the night!! Heart Attack and Water - I never knew all of this ! Interesting....... Something else I didn't know .... I asked my Doctor why do people need to urinate so much at night time. Answer from my Cardiac Doctor - Gravity holds water in the lower part of your body when you are upright (legs swell). When you lie down and the lower body (legs and etc) seeks level with the kidneys, it is then that the kidneys remove the water because it is easier. This then ties in with the last statement! I knew you need your minimum water to help flush the toxins out of your body, but this was news to me. Correct time to drink water... Very Important. From A Cardiac Specialist! Drinking water at a certain time maximizes its effectiveness on the body: 2 glasses of water after waking up - helps activate internal organs 1 glass of water 30 minutes before a meal - helps digestion 1 glass of water before taking a bath - helps lower blood pressure 1 glass of water before going to bed - avoids stroke or heart attack I can also add to this... My Physician told me that water at bed time will also help prevent night time leg cramps. Your leg muscles are seeking hydration when they cramp and wake you up with a Charlie Horse..