facts about amitabh bachchan

15 unknown facts about Amitabh Bachchan

Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has turned 75. Here are some trivia on him that perhaps you didn't know

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·         Amitabh can write equally well with both his hands.

·         Amitabh began his career in films in 1969 as a voice narrator in Mrinal Sen's Bhuvan Shome. Director Satyajit Ray also used Bachchan's voice in his 1977 film  Shatranj Ke Khiladi.

·         He wanted to become an engineer and was keen to join the Indian Air Force.

·         Amitabh, famous for his baritone, ironically, was rejected by All India Radio.  

·         His first salary was Rs 300.

·         Amitabh debuted as an actor in Saat Hindustani.

·         Mehmood was also a mentor to Bachchan in his days of struggle and offered him place to stay in his own home.

·         The superstar gave 12 consecutive flops before his first big hit Zanjeer.

·         Amitabh's actual surname was Shrivastava, his father had adopted the pen name Bachchan. So, the family adopted this surname.

·         Sunil Dutt signed him for a mute's role in Reshma Aur Shera because of a letter of introduction from then PM Indira Gandhi to friend Nargis

·         He was one of the judges for the 1995 Miss World beauty pageant.

·         Amitabh has played more double roles than any other actor. In Mahaan, he had a triple role.

·         Amitabh Bachchan's daughter, Shweta, is married to Nikhil Nanda, whose mother is the late Raj Kapoor's daughter.

·         Amitabh is known to suffer from asthma. He also has a rare muscular disorder known as myasthenia gravis.

·         His father Harivanshrai Bachchan wanted to name him Inquilab before deciding on Amitabh (unending brilliance).

good teachings of lord buddha

Good teachings of Lord  Buddha

15 teachings of Lord Buddha that will help you live a better life

We bring you 15 quotes from the collection of Buddha’s teachings that will help you to attain a new perspective to peace, a state of well being and help you free yourself from the incarcerations of life.

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Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Buddha was a sage who started to impact thousands of lives in sixth and fourth BCE (Before Common Era) with his profound spiritual wisdom. The word ‘Buddha’ means the e

nlightened one or the awakened one.

No matter what religion you follow, what culture you have been born and brought up in, Buddha’s teachings are universal. His teachings have the strength to awaken people to reality and make them introspect themselves. Lord Buddha’s teachings have not only given a deeper insight into one’s existence, but also made significant contribution in liberating one from the day-to-day conflicts in minds.

Inspiring millions of people today, Buddha’s wisdom in older days was kept alive through the oral tradition. It was only after 400 years of his death, that the first manuscript was written.

We bring you 15 quotes from the collection of Buddha’s teachings that will help you to attain a new perspective to peace, a state of well being and help you free yourself from the incarcerations of life.

1.  Peace comes from within.

       Do not seek it outside

2.   Better than thousand hollow words,

         Is one word that brings peace

3.   Your work is to discover your world and

         then with all your heart give yourself to it

4.   .Do not dwell in the past,

         Do not dream of the future,

         Concntrate the mind on the present moment.

5.    In the end only three things matter,

how   much you loved , how gently you lived,

and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you

6.   When you realize how perfect everything is you,

will tilt  your head back and laugh at the sky.

 

7.   All that we are is the result of what we have thought,

The mind is everything

We become what we think.

8.   As we walk and eat and travel , be where you are,

Otherwise you will miss most of your life

9.   You are the community now,

Be a lamp for yourselves,

Be your qwn refuuge,

Seek for no other,

All things must pass,

Strive on delligently,

don’t give up

10.               It is a mans qwn mind,

not his enemy or foe,

that lures him to evil ways.

11.               The whole secret of existence is to have no fear,

Never fear what will become of you ,

Depend on no one,

Only the moment you reject all help are you freed

12.               No one saves us but ourselves,

 one can and no one may,

We ourselves must walk  the path

13.               However , many holy words you read,

however you may speak,

what good will they do you if you do not

act upon them

14.               physical charms affect the eyes,

goodness attracts the mind.

15.               Doubt everything ,

Find your own light.

slow metabolism

How much does a slow metabolism affect weight gain?

: ASK THE HARVARD EXPERTS

Q:My friend complains that she keeps gaining weight no matter how little she eats because she has a slow metabolism. How much does a person’s metabolism really affect body weight?

A: There is a lot of misunderstanding about the impact metabolism has on our health, especially in terms of weight loss.

In simple terms, metabolism is the internal process by which our body expends energy and burns calories. It runs 24/7, even when we’re resting or sleeping, by converting the food and nutrients we consume into the energy our body needs in order to breathe, circulate blood, grow and repair cells, and everything else it does to survive.

This process works at different intensities in different people. How fast your friend’s metabolism works is determined mostly by her genes. People might have fast, slow, or average metabolism, regardless of their body size and composition. Age also affects metabolism, as it can slow over the years, even if a person starts out with a fast metabolism.

Differences in metabolism speed are evident in how easy or hard it is for people to gain or lose weight. A slow metabolism burns fewer calories, which means more get stored as fat in the body. That’s why some people have difficulty losing weight by just cutting calories. A fast metabolism burns calories at a quicker rate, which explains why some people can eat a lot and not gain extra pounds.

But you can’t entirely blame a sluggish metabolism for gaining weight. The reality is that metabolism often plays a minor role. The factors that always will matter the most are diet quality, total daily calorie intake and level of activity.

While it may only be a small change, a person can speed up a naturally slow metabolism, or rev up one that has become sluggish over time. Here’s how:

Add some high-intensity intervals and weight training to your regular exercise routine. After a period of interval training, your metabolism can stay revved up for as much as a full day. Weight training builds muscle mass, and that extra muscle will require more calories, turning up your metabolic rate.

Your metabolism increases whenever you eat, digest, and store food, a process called thermic effect of food. Protein has a higher thermic effect than fats and carbohydrates, so eating more healthy protein-rich food sources might also help speed metabolism a bit.

Some studies suggest that drinking green tea can also rev up metabolism. Green tea contains a compound called epigallocatechin gallate, which may slightly increase the calories and fat you burn.

(Howard LeWine, M.D., is an internist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School.

all about metabolism

What is Metabolism?

“Metabolism refers to a series of chemical reactions that occur in a living organism to sustain life.”

Metabolism is the total amount of the biochemical reactions involved in maintaining the living condition of the cells in an organism. All living organisms require energy for different essential processes and for producing new organic substances.

The metabolic processes help in growth and reproduction and help in maintaining the structures of living organisms. The organisms respond to the surrounding environment due to metabolic activities. All the chemical reactions occurring in the living organisms from digestion to transport of substances from cell to cell.

Metabolic Process

There are two types of metabolic process:

•       Catabolism

•       Anabolism

Catabolism – This process is mainly involved in breaking down larger organic molecules into smaller molecules. This metabolic process releases energy.

Anabolism –  This process is mainly involved in building up or synthesizing compounds from simpler substances required by the cells. This metabolic process requires and stores energy.

Metabolism is related to nutrition and the existence of nutrients. Bioenergetics describes the metabolism as the biochemical pathways through which the cells obtain energy. One of the major aspects is the energy formation.

Nutrition and Energy

The processes of metabolism depend on the nutrients that get digested to produce energy. This energy is necessary to synthesize nucleic acids, proteins and other biomolecules in our body.

Encompass nutrients includes various substances for the body requirements like the sufficient amount and insufficient resulting in poor health, concerning metabolism.

Necessary nutrients help by supplying the required energy and other necessary chemicals that the body cannot synthesize on its own. Food provides different substances that are essential for the bodybuilding and repair of tissues along with the proper functioning of the body.

The diet requires both organic nutrients and inorganic chemical compounds.

Organic nutrients include fats, vitamins, carbohydrates, and proteins.

Inorganic chemical compounds include oxygen, water, and other dietary minerals.

Carbohydrates in Metabolism

Carbohydrates are supplied in three forms:

•       Starch

•       Sugar

•       Cellulose

Starch and sugar are the major forms of energy for humans. Metabolism of carbohydrates and sugar helps in the production of glucose.

Proteins in Metabolism

Proteins are important for building tissues. They help in maintaining the structure of the cells, its functions, formation of haemoglobin, and several other body functions. The amino acids of proteins are beneficial for nutrition. Few amino acids are not synthesised by the body and are taken in from the food we eat. These amino acids include:

•       Lysine

•       Tryptophan

•       Methionine

•       Isoleucine

•       Leucine

•       Phenylalanine

•       Valine

•       Threonine

How to Increase Metabolism?

Metabolism can be increased by:

·         To be fit and healthy we need to avoid more calories intake and lose extra pounds. We eat to deliver energy for our body to perform its functions. Eating too little quantities could slow down our metabolism and body cannot provide essential minerals. As per the research, extreme dieting leads to weight loss which is muscle mass and not fat mass.                                                                                        

·         Having proper breakfast, boost up the body’s metabolism and keeps us energetic throughout the day. Skipping morning breakfast are more likely to have poor metabolic energy.

·         Caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and can activate our metabolism rate by 5 to 8 percent.

·         According to researchers, fibre can helps in burning fat by 30percen. People who include more fibre in their diet remain fit and healthy.

·         By including more organic foods like peaches, bell peppers, celery, apples, lettuce, grapes as it boosts up the metabolism rate in our body.

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The Human Digestive System

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A human digestive system is a group of organs working together in converting food into energy and basic nutrients required for the body. It is made up of the gastrointestinal tract, also called a digestive tract along with liver, pancreas, and gallbladder which constitute the parts of the digestive system. The hollow organs that make up the gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) include the mouth, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, and large intestine that contains rectum and anus.

Human Digestive System and Nutrition involve the intake of food by an organism and its utilization for energy. This is a vital process which helps living beings to obtain their energy from various sources. The food which we eat undergoes a lot of processing before the nutrients present in them are utilized to generate energy. This processing is known as digestion. Humans and other animals have specialized organs and system for this process.

The digestion process involves the alimentary canal along with various accessory organs and organ systems. In humans, the process is quite simple due to our monogastric nature. This means that we have a one-chambered stomach, unlike other animals such as cows, which have four chambers.

Some parts of nervous and circulatory systems also play a major role in the digestion process. A combination of nerves, bacteria, hormones, blood, and organs of the digestive system completes the task of digestion that a person consumes in a day.

Let us have a detailed look at the human digestive system, its parts and functions in the digestive system notes provided here.

Components  Of The Human Digestive System

The diagram given below represents different parts of the human digestive system that convert food into essential nutrients absorbed by the body.

Parts of the Human Digestive System

The digestive system of the human body comprises of a  group of organs that work together in converting food into energy and other basic nutrients to power the body. The food we take in is digested and utilized by our body and the unused parts of the food are defecated.

The human digestive system is the sum of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT; also called alimentary canal) and accessory organs (tongue, liver, pancreas, etc). These two parts together help in the digestion process.

The alimentary canal is the long tube through which the food that we eat is passed. It begins at the mouth (buccal or oral cavity), passes through the pharynx, esophagus or food pipe, stomach, small intestines, large intestines, rectum and finally ends at the anus. The food particles get digested gradually as they travel through various compartments of the alimentary canal.

Accessory organs are organs which participate in the digestion process but are not actually a part of GIT. They stimulate the digestion by releasing certain enzymes that help in breaking down the food

Let us have a detailed look at the human digestive system parts and functions:

Mouth

Food starts its journey from the mouth or the oral cavity. There are many other organs that contribute to the digestion process including teeth, salivary glands, and tongue. Teeth are designed to grind food particles into small pieces and are moistened with saliva before the tongue pushes the food into the pharynx.

Pharynx

A fibromuscular y shaped tube attached to the terminal end of the mouth. It is mainly involved in the passage of chewed/crushed food from the mouth through the oesophagus. It also has a major part in the respiratory system, as air travels through the pharynx from the nasal cavity on its way to the lungs.

Oesophagus

This is a muscular tube that connects the pharynx which is a part of an upper section of the gastrointestinal tract. It supplies swallowed food along with its length.

Stomach

It serves as a muscular bag which is situated towards the left side of the abdominal cavity, beneath the diaphragm. This vital organ acts as a storage for the food and provides enough time to digest meals. The stomach also produces digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid that maintains the process of digestion.

•       Mucous: It is an aqueous secretion produced by the mucous membranes. It functions by protecting the stomach lining and gastric pits from the acid which is produced by the glands to destroy the bacteria that entered along with the food particles.

•       Digestive enzymes: They are the group of enzymes which functions by breaking down polymeric macromolecules like biopolymers into their smaller and simpler substances.

•       Hydrochloric acid: It is the digestive fluid formed by the stomach during the process of digestion. It functions by destroying harmful microorganisms present in the food particles.

Small Intestine

The small intestine is a thin, long tube of about 10 feet long and a part of the lower gastrointestinal tract. It is present just behind the stomach and acquires a maximum area of the abdominal cavity. The complete small intestine is coiled and inner surface consists of folds and ridges.

Large Intestine

This is a thick, long tube measuring around 5 feet in length. It is present just beneath the stomach and wraps over the superior and lateral edges of the small intestine. It absorbs water and consists of bacteria (symbiotic) that support in the break down of wastes to fetch small nutrients.

Rectum

Waste products are passed into the end of the large intestine called the rectum and eliminated out of the body as a solid matter called stool. It is stored in the rectum as semi-solid faeces which later exits from the body through the anal canal through the process of defecation.

Accessory Organs

Pancreas

It is a larger gland present just inferior to the stomach. It is short with its head connected to the duodenum and tail pointing towards the left part of the abdominal cavity. The pancreas releases digestive enzymes to complete the process of chemical digestion.

Liver

The liver is a roughly triangular, reddish-brown accessory organ of the digestive system located to the right of the stomach. It produces bile, which helps in the digestion of fat in the small intestine. The bile is stored and recycled in the gallbladder. It is a small, pear-shaped organ which is located just next to the liver.

CORONAVIRUS

Coronavirus

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Coronavirus

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). In 2019, a new virus called the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) caused a disease outbreak in China. The disease is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

There isn't much known about this new virus yet. Public health groups, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are monitoring the situation and posting updates on their websites. These groups have also issued recommendations for preventing and treating the illness.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of infection with the new coronavirus may appear two to 14 days after exposure and can include:

•       Fever

•       Cough

•       Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

The severity of the new coronavirus symptoms can range from very mild to severe, even death. Although understanding of this disease continues to grow, most people with severe illness have been of an older age or had other significant existing medical conditions. This is similar to what is seen in people who have severe infections with other respiratory illnesses, such as influenza.

When to see a doctor

Contact your doctor right away if you have symptoms of infection with the new coronavirus and you've possibly been exposed to the virus. Tell your doctor if you've recently traveled internationally. Call your doctor ahead to tell him or her about your symptoms and recent travels and possible exposure before you go to your appointment.

Causes

It's unclear exactly how contagious the new coronavirus is or how it spreads. It appears to be spreading from person to person among those in close contact. It may be spread by respiratory droplets released when someone with the virus coughs or sneezes.

It's not known if a person can catch the virus by touching a surface that an infected person has touched, and then putting his or her hand to the mouth.

Risk factors

Risk factors for infection with the new coronavirus appear to include:

•       Recent travel from or residence in China

•       Close contact with someone who has the new coronavirus — such as when a family member or health care worker takes care of an infected person

People who are older or who have other existing medical conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease, may be at higher risk of becoming seriously ill with the new coronavirus. But there is still much unknown about the virus, and the CDC and WHO continue to investigate.

Prevention

Although there is no vaccine available to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, you can take steps to reduce your risk of infection. WHO and CDC recommend following the standard precautions for avoiding respiratory viruses:

•       Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

•       Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.

•       Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth if your hands aren't clean.

•       Avoid close contact with anyone who is sick.

•       Avoid sharing dishes, glasses, bedding and other household items if you're sick.

•       Clean and disinfect surfaces you often touch.

•       Stay home from work, school and public areas if you're sick.

WHO also recommends that you:

•       Contact your doctor if you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, and tell him or her about any recent travels.

•       Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat or animal organs.

•       Avoid contact with live animals and surfaces they may have touched if you're visiting live markets in areas that have recently had new coronavirus cases.

Travel

If you're planning to travel internationally, first check travel advisories. You may also want to talk with your doctor if you have health conditions that make you more susceptible to respiratory infections and complications.

WORLD CANCER DAY

World Cancer Day

Why do we Celebrate World Cancer Day?

It has been observed from past many years that the statistics of the cancer illness has been increasing rapidly. Which gives us an instance that how millions of people suffer from this life-threatening disease. It is necessary to understand the basic concept of cancer and its tendency and help others to understand.

Moreover, Cancer can be malignant and benign according to the severity and location in the body where it is spread, So the need to aware people regarding seeking medical help and care is extremely essential and needed.

Cancer is one of the leading cause of deaths in India. Every year more than 18 million suffer from any kind of cancer and more than 0.78 million people get succumbed due to the same. If we think to a global scale, the risks of cancer are much higher and concern which is why World Cancer Day is celebrated.

Is February 4th World Cancer Day?

Yes, the 4th of February is recognized as the World Cancer Day by many major health organizations and ministries across the globe. Whereas, this day was founded by the Union of International Cancer Control (UICC) and has been recognized and celebrated by renowned health organizations such as World Health Organisations (WHO).

This day was founded by UICC to celebrate the goals of the World Cancer Declaration amended in 2008. The major aim of the World Cancer Day is to initiate the awareness regarding cancer and its types. There are many movements and campaigns that run throughout the weak before and after the 4th February.

World Cancer Day 2020 Theme:

Every a particular theme is set to run campaigns and awareness programmes. These themes may or may not repeat for the forthcoming years. 2020 marks both the 20th anniversary of the day and the midway point of the three-year ‘I Am and I Will’ campaign. According to the official World Cancer Day website, “‘I Am and I Will’ is a call-to-action urging for personal commitment and represents the power of individual action taken now to impact the future.”

Conclusion:

The World Cancer Day is celebrated to raise awareness in regards to impact, equity, empowerment, and change. We must help others to get aware and informed with the tendency and risks of cancer. Moreover, a good diet and health plan should be followed to remain immune from this condition.