FAMOUS FIVE MYTHS BUSTED

Do carrots really help your eyesight? Should you actually eat for two if you're pregnant? It's no wonder many people struggle to see through the mass of confusing advice, old wives' tales and health myths out there. That's why we're here to do it for you! Here, we investigate 5 of the most popular health myths and uncover the truth...

Myth one: Acne is caused by not washing properly.
The truth: Acne is caused by the effects of hormones on sebaceous glands. This is why it particularly affects teenagers and can also be increased by stress.
Cleaning your face too often can actually increase acne as the body compensates to replace the body oil washed away.

Myth two : You should always rest during your period.

The truth: You should do whatever makes you feels comfortable, but don't be afraid to exercise.
It is a good way of controlling PMS by increasing endorphins, the 'happy hormone', and helps cramps by increasing the supply of oxygen to the muscles. Swimming is fine provided you wear a tampon.
    




Myth three : Bananas are fattening.
The truth: They are actually low in fat. There is only half a gram of fat and 95 calories in a banana.
Not only that but they are packed with potassium, come in their own packaging, are clean and very handy as a snack!

Myth four: It's OK to skip breakfast.

The truth: Breakfast is a very important meal. When we're sleeping, we are also 'fasting' for an average of about eight hours, so it's essential to 'break' this fast.
Although people who skip breakfast catch up on their energy requirements later in the day, they're unlikely to get all the vitamins and minerals that a simple breakfast can provide. Try porridge with honey for a wholesome but filling meal.

Myths five: Heart attack starts with chest pain

The truth: A heart attack does start with chest pain, however not always. Some people - particularly women - often have shortness of breath, unexplained fatigue, anxiety, sweating, pain in upper left side (arms, shoulders, neck, jaw or back) and tightness in the throat. When having a heart attack, every minute counts. If you think you are having a heart attack, it is important to get to the hospital fast, especially if you have a family history of heart disease or other known risk factors (such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol). Many people, who act quickly and get to the hospital fast, recover and return to living a normal life.

Sources: BUPA, eatwell.gov.uk, netdoctor.co.uk, Marie Stopes charity and Cancer Research

Celebrities and Blogging

There are celebrity bloggers and then there are celebrity bloggers. The first kind are those who have gained name and fame via blogging and the other includes the ones who are famous and are now therefore reaching out to their fans via the medium of the weblog.
This post makes an attempt at listing the Indian celebrities (mostly Bollywood people) who have taken on to blogging.
There are a number of lists listing celeb blogs , therefore spent hours looking for them and putting them together in one place (and also adding some frills).

But a few do it very well. We've gleaned a short list of famous Indian people who post their personal writings on the Web for a start .

Aamir Khan
Who: Actor, director, producer [More]
Where: His own website
Feed: No
Worth following: Yes
Aamir keeps his blog regularly updated. Writes about a lot of things but many tend to revolve around his films. Good blog to follow if you want to know what The Perfectionist has to say. But the blog in itself is far away from being perfect. It even lacks many features that we non-celebrity bloggers expect as default in our blogs. 

Kiran Bedi
Who: Ex-cop, social activist [More]
Where: Kiran Bedi blog on Blogger
Feed: Yes
Worth following: No
Nothing in there since November 2006.

Shahrukh Khan
Who: Actor, producer [More]
Where: Blog at IntentBlog and at
Milan of the Villains website
Feed: Yes (IntentBlog)
Worth following: Perhaps
There might be some activity on SRK's blog during the next IPL season. The IntentBlog blog has only a single old post on Paheli.

Shobaa De
Who: Novelist, columnist [More]
Where: Blog on Blogger
Feed: Yes
Worth following: Yes
After so many years writing should come naturally to Mrs De and she also lets it flow in her blog.

Ram Gopal Varma
Who: Director, producer, writer [More]
Where: Blog on Windows Live Spaces
Feed: Yes
Worth following: Yes
Ramu might have lost his touch in movies but he is still an interesting read.

 

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Amitabh Bachchan
Who: Actor [More]
Where: Big Blog at Bigadda
Feed: Yes
Worth following: Yes
The Big B is a prolific blogger and Bigadda.com has provided him with a comparatively decent platform to blog on. His and Aamir's blog are the two most discussed celebrity blogs in the country.

 

Water, the great gift of God!

Correct timing of taking water maximizes effectiveness for Human body.
Two (02) glasses of water – After waking up:
Helps activate internal organs
One (01) glass of water – 30 minutes before meal:
Helps digestion
One (01) glass of water – 1 hour after meal:
Helps digestion
One (01) glass of water – Before taking a bath:
Helps lower blood pressure
One (01) glass of water – Before sleeping:
To avoid stroke or heart attack

My Kolkata

Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal is widely known as the City of Joy and true to its name, it is full of life and zest and bustles with activity throughout the year. The city is also called “Cultural Capital of India”. A city of festivals would be the correct synonym for this gorgeous city.
To the outside world Kolkata, brings forth the sacred remembrance of Mother Teresa whose selfless and kindhearted services through a new life to thousands. This city would be remembered forever as the birth place of some of the illustrious Indians like Rabindranath Tagore and Sathyajith Ray.
Kolkata’s long association with the British Raj has been highly rewarded in terms of marvellous Victorian style mansions. These proud testimonials of an elegant past have been conserved as national heritage cites. The Victoria Memorials, The Indian Museum, St Pauls Cathedral, Belvedere Estate, Marble Palace, National Library of India, Jorasanko Thakur Bari, Writers’ building, Shaheed Minar and Raj Bhavan the city is bestowed with a plethora of spectacles that gives you an unforgettable holidaying.
The first cantilever suspension bridge of its type, the Howrah Bridge is an extraordinary feat in modern engineering. Constructed in 1874 over the river Hooghly, this landmark bridge joins the twin cities of Howrah and Kolkata. Howrah is one of three bridges on the river Hooghly and it is the most famous symbol of not only Kolkata or West Bengal but entire India.
Victoria Memorial is a fascinating piece of architecture with Italian style of statue designs and Mughal styled domes – a curious blend of differing cultures. The structure is built with special white Makrana marbles and the dome of the building is made of bronze. The memorial eventually got converted to a museum. The museum features some of the classical Western and Indian paintings, ancient lithographs, Mughal miniatures, rare manuscripts, coins, sculpture and several other valuable collections.
Eden garden in the heart of Kolkata is one of the foremost tourist attractions. Eden garden is basically a cricket stadium, where people have witnessed several historic international cricket matches. The stadium is very commodious and can seat about 1, 20,000 persons.
The Dakshineswar Kali Temple is a famous temple located on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River. The site comprises of the nine-spired main temple with rooms along the boundary walls, built in the traditional ‘Navaratna’ style of Bengal architecture. The entire temple reverberates with spiritual vibrations – particularly during special pooja times. This temple gained special prominence after the spiritual giant Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa chose this as his abode. In 1897 Swami Vivekananda founded Ramakrishna Mission in memory of his Master Ramakrishna Paramhamsa. The architecture of Belur Math combines the features of a church, a temple and a mosque – to promote the spirit of religious unity. Its sprawling prayer hall with a statue of Ramakrishna provides an overwhelming sight. The Belur math is a serene place ideally suited for spiritual seekers and those embarking on an inward journey.

Bloggin Buzz

It’s no secret that the internet has evolved in the last five years. the technology finally evolved and with it a burgeoning market for internet commerce mostly in advertising It took a while, but when a larger percentage of world citizens gained broadband internet access and millions started logging in every day to check email, news and the newest ping pong ball video on YouTube, everything sorted itself out and the internet started to make real money. News and politics have recently undergone their fair share of massive changes, largely in part due to the fact that news media has been making that steady shift for the past few years. Anyone with a computer can now learn about the goings on of a half a world a way Entertainment has long since been the cutting edge of new technology and while the major companies are actually starting to fall behind a little bit, the user generated entertainment industry has exploded in recent years, creating mega-sites like YouTube. Videos of ping pong ball tricks and skateboarding dogs are not the only changes in the industry though. Musicians now create their own home videos and utilize the internet to spread their music virally. Film companies create ad campaigns with which to spread their wares and television is now easily accessible from network websites and video gathering pages. Entertainment, as well as gaming has become as easily accessible as ever and continues to grow as the studios and networks that held out until now realize that this is the future of their industries. There are millions of users around the world tapping into the growing technologies presented in socializing online. This includes everything from blogging about one’s day to uploading personal profiles and comments or saving a dozen albums of photographs to the internet for friends and family to peruse. The freedom and constant interaction that the internet provides for teachers and students means that future educators will surely utilize it to its fullest extent. Businesses use blogs to keep their clients and employees updated rather than using memos; communications have changed to the point of being almost entirely digital, and eventually even more aspects of daily interaction will change due to the ability to create and edit content dynamically from anywhere in the world. It’s just a matter of the proper innovation and creativity to make it happen.