Ntaraja Temple, Chidambaram

If Chidambaram figures in your itinerary, it is because you want to
visit its Shiva temple! For Chidambaram is a small town, barely 5 sq
km in area with nothing to recommend it except the temple. But what a
temple! This famous shrine is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, known
as Nataraja, Lord of Dance when he performs the tandava, the cosmic
dance of destruction.

The architecture of the temple, the exquisite beauty of its icon
makes it the highlight of the temple circuit. Shiva is the third
member of the divine trinity that includes Brahma the Creator and
Vishnu the Preserver – and upon Lord Shiva is enjoined the task of
Apocalypse. An enraged Shiva unleashes total destruction when he
performs the Roudra Tandava, the devastating dance of death that not
merely destroys but sets the scene for the creation of a new universe.

Natraja Temple

The temple at Chidambaram is exceptional in more ways than one – it
is the only temple where Shiva is enshrined as Nataraja, the Lord of
Dance and where Shiva and Vishnu share sacred space. It also has the
cachet of being one of the five holiest shrines for Saivites, devotees
of Shiva. Another feature unique to Chidambaram's Nataraja temple is
it is open to people of all races and religions. Nataraja- the icon:
"Siva's cosmic dance...magnificent bronze sculptures of dancing
figures with four arms whose superbly balanced and yet dynamic
gestures express the rhythm and unity of life."- Fritjof Capra, The
Tao of Physics.

The three eyes of the god represent the sun, moon and fire. The deity
has four arms, in the rear right hand, he holds a drum (damaru) the
symbol of sound and creation as from it emanates the sounds that gave
birth to music. The palm of the front right hand is raised in a
gesture of protection and blessing. The rear left hand holds a pot of
fire signifying destruction while the other points downwards to the
left foot raised in a dance pose. The hand is the source of divine
grace and bliss while the raised foot represents salvation. The right
foot firmly represses Mauyalka, embodiment of human cruelty and
ignorance, victory over whom leads to salvation. Surrounding the
figure of the dancing god is an aureole of flames, representing
wisdom, truth and the vital forces of creation sustained by the cosmic
energy generated by the divine dancer. And so, the dance becomes a
metaphor of life, wherein are balanced good and evil, creation and
destruction.

Nobody is still quite certain when and how the temple came to be –
but it does date back to the early decades of the Christian era and is
an amalgam of architectural styles typical of the region. Spread
across 40 acres defined by a gopuram on each side, the ancient
Nataraja temple sits square in the middle of Chidambaram. Its
brilliant gold plated roof beckons both religious and secular visitors
who flock to see the resident deity, the magnificent image of Nataraja
frozen in a moment of sheer lyrical grace. The exquisite image of
Shiva lost in the rapture of dance is breathtaking in its beauty and
leaves an indelible impression on all those fortunate enough to see
it.

The Nataraja Temple has five halls, Kanaka Sabha, Chit Sabha, Nritta
Sabha, Deva Sabha and Raja Sabha. Shiva Nataraja and his consort
Parvati Sivakami preside over the garba-griham or the sanctum
sanctorum in the Kanaka Sabha while the sanctum of the Chit Sabha
houses the Akasalingam (Lingam of Space). Interestingly, there is no
image or representation of Shiva because here the god is worshipped in
his all-encompassing `formless' state.

The Hall of Dance, the Nritta Sabha is the most outstanding of all
the halls – designed like a horse drawn chariot; it has 56 pillars
portraying 108 poses of Bharatnatyam, the classical dance form
associated with Shiva and with Tamil Nadu. Festivals were organised in
the Deva Sabha, the hall of the gods. The thousand pillared pavilion,
the Rajya Sabha was the venue for victory celebrations and
thanksgiving ceremonies during the reigns of the Pandya and Chola
dynasties.

A short walk from the Nataraja Temple is the Thillai Kaliamman
temple, dedicated to the Goddess Kali. The Kaliamman temple was built
sometime between 1229 AD and 1278 AD by the Chola King Kopperunjingan.

The Natyanjali Dance Festival is held on the temple grounds in
February with performances by eminent dancers. The 5 day long festival
is held during the Mahashivratri celebrations in February, and
attracts the finest classical dancers who perform in the `prakararam'
in the temple grounds.

You can spend a few hours, a few days or a few years at Chidambaram –
all depends on how much Nataraja captivates you!

Best time to visit
The climate here is tropical and the best time to visit this place is
in the winter months any time between September and February.

Trivia
Chidambaram's secret! The garland of sacred bilva leaves hanging in
the sanctum actually represents the invisible `chakra', symbol of the
divine union of Shiva and Parvati as Nataraja and Sivakami and is
known as Chidambaram's Rahasyam (secret)!

Leaves of the bilva or bel tree, (Indian wood apple, Aegle marmilos)
are always offered to Shiva in a tradition begun by Lord Vishnu
himself. Legend tells us that once, when Vishnu ran out of offerings
while worshipping Shiva, the goddess Lakshmi came to his rescue and
using the powers of her austerity created the Bel tree, the leaves of
which were then used by Vishnu to complete his pooja.

Timing
The Nataraja Temple is opened from 6:00am to 1:00am and 4.00pm to
9:00pm. The Kali Temple is opened from 7:00am to 12 Noon and then
6:00am to 9:00pm.

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Amazing Facts about Snow

Top 10 Amazing Facts About Snow

Did you know that each winter one septillion (1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000) of snow crystals drop from the sky and that it takes about a million little droplets to make one snowflake? As common as it might seem at first glance, snow is actually a very complex type of precipitation. If you are wondering which is the world’s largest snowflake or what is the record for the greatest snowfall in the United States, you have landed on right page. Here are my Top 10 fascinating facts about snow: 10. Funny Snow Terminology Not all snow is the same and who knows this better than skiers and snowboarders? Skiers created in the early 1900s their own terminology to describe various types of snow. The crazy lingo used by them includes funny terms such as “pow pow,” “mashed potatoes,” “champagne snow (powder),” “cauliflower,” “sticky snow,” “dust on crust” and many other descriptive terms. Slang adds humor, color and personality to any vocabulary. Did you know that “pow pow” or simply pow (from powder) is the fresh powder snow, which is actually a soft, fluffy type of snow? “Champagne snow” has such an extremely low moisture content that you can’t even make a snowball with it. While “champagne powder” is great for skiing because it’s smooth and dry, “mashed potatoes” is an old, dense and heavy snow that is hard to turn skis in. 09. The World’s Largest Snowflake According to specialists, “snowflakes are agglomerates of many frozen ice crystals., most snowflakes are less than one-half inch across”, NSIDC. The water content of snowflakes is more variable than we think. An average snowflake is made up of 180 billion molecules of water, but the snow-water ration depends on various factors such as temperature, crystal structure, wind speed etc. Even if there aren’t any images of the biggest snowflake ever recorded, the Guinness Book of World Records states that a giant snowflake was found at Fort Keogh, Montana on January 28, 1887. It was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. 08. The Colors of Snow While many think that snow is either white or blue, its ‘colors’ range from yellow and orange to green and even purple, but…believe it or not, snow is actually colorless. According to the National Snow and Ice Data Center, “the complex structure of snow crystals results in countless tiny surfaces from which visible light is efficiently reflected. What little sunlight is absorbed by snow is absorbed uniformly over the wavelengths of visible light thus giving snow its white appearance.” Cold-tolerant algae are small, photosynthetic organisms which grow on snow and ice in the polar and alpine regions. Different strains of algae can color the snow yellow, red, orange, brown, green. Of course, the snow acquires its color after it has fallen. You may see snow that falls pink, brown, orange or red, if the air is filled with dust, pollutants or sand. Orange snow fell over Siberia in 2007 and Krasnodar (Russia) was covered by pink snow in 2010. 07. Snowfall Record If you ever wondered where did the most snow fall in one year, here is the answer. Mount Baker, in the North Cascades of Washington State, holds this amazing world record, a reported 1,140 inches accumulated during the 1998-99 snowfall season. It is the youngest volcano of the Mount Baker volcanic region and the most heavily glaciated of the inhospitable Cascade volcanoes. Mount Baker (10,775 feet) is for sure one of the snowiest places on earth. 06. Snowfall Record Within 24th The greatest amount of snow to fall within 24 hours in U.S. occurred in Silver Lake – Colorado in 1921: 76 inches of snow. Another impressive record of 63 inches was registered in Georgetown, Colorado on December 4, 1913. It can never be to cold to snow. Actually, it can snow even at incredibly low temperatures “as long as there is some source of moisture and some way to lift or cool the air.” (National Snow and Ice Data Center). However, major snowfalls occur in relatively warm temperature climates. If you are curious to know how much snow falls where you live, check out the Snowfall Table provided by the National Climatic Data Center. 05. The Longest Winter Road in the World Constructed each January on ice and snow, the ‘Wapusk Trail’ road has a length of 467 miles and links Gillam, Manitoba with Peawanuk, Ontario, Canada. ‘Wapusk Trail’ is the longest seasonal winter road in the world. It even got a Guinness World Records certificate. This type of ‘temporary highways’ have a crucial role in enabling goods to be delivered to communities without permanent road access. Warm weather forces the closure of the winter road staring with March, early April. Air transportation is an alternative, but it’s quite expensive. 04. Snowstorms and Bombs Did you know that a single snowstorm can drop more than 39 million tons of snow, carrying the energy equivalent to 120 atomic bombs? ‘The Great Blizzard of 1888’ was one of the most devastating snowstorms to hit New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts and Connecticut. The storm dumped up to 50 inches of snow. ‘The Great Snow of 1717’, ‘The Washington and Jefferson Snowstorm’, ‘The Long Storm of November 1798’ and the ‘Portland Storm’ are other major snowstorms that struck America. 03. The Fastest Ever Half-Marathon Run Barefoot on Snow Dutch daredevil Wim Hof holds the world record for running the fastest half marathon barefoot on snow and ice. He completed the marathon in 2 hr 16 min 34 sec near Oulu, Finland, on 26 January 2007. Hof’s stunning abilities to withstand harsh winds, snow, ice and freezing temperatures won him the nickname ‘Ice Man’. By courageously swimming 80 meters under the North Pole ice, Wim Hof earned another Guinness World Record. 02. The Largest Snow Sculpture A team of 600 amazing sculptors unveiled at the Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival held on December 20, 2007 – ‘Romantic Feelings’ – the world’s largest snow sculpture. The Olympic Games were the source of inspiration for the staggering 656 ft long and 115 ft tall sculpture. This magnificent ‘landscape’ was the centerpiece of the festival opened in the Heilongjiang Province, one of China’s coldest places. 01. The Snowflake Man Throughout time, snowflakes have fascinated many eminent scientists and philosophers such as René Descartes, Johannes Kepler and Robert Hooke, but the man who literally devoted his entire life to showing us the diversity and beauty of snowflakes is American Wilson A. Bentley (February 9, 1865 – December 23, 1931). This ‘snowtastic’ Top 10 list is a tribute to Wilson Bentley, the first man to capture snow crystals on film. Known as “The Snowflake Man”, Bentley captured more than 5000 photographs of snowflakes. He received international acclaim in the 19th century for his pioneering work in the fields of photomicrography, because he perfected a process of photographing snowflakes before they either melted or sublimed. Bentley’s legacy is an extraordinarily rich one: a vast library of detailed journals, books, published articles and over 5000 photographs of “tiny miracles of beauty”, as he often referred to snowflakes.

stone cutter

The Stonecutter

Benjamin Hoff

There was once a stonecutter who was dissatisfied with

himself and with his position in life.

One day, he passed a wealthy merchant's house and

through the open gateway saw many fine possessions

and important visitors.

"How powerful that merchant must be!" thought the

stonecutter. He became very envious, and wished that

he could be like the merchant. Then he would no longer

have to live the life of a mere stonecutter.

To his great surprise, he suddenly became the

merchant, enjoying more luxuries and power than he

had ever dreamed of, envied and detested by those less

wealthy than himself. But soon a high official passed by,

carried in a sedan chair, accompanied by attendants,

and escorted by soldiers beating gongs. Everyone, no

matter how wealthy, had to bow low before the

procession.

"How powerful that official is!" he thought. "I wish that I

could be a high official!"

Then he became the high official, carried everywhere in

his embroidered sedan chair, feared and hated by the

people all around, who had to bow down before him as

he passed. It was a hot summer day, and the official felt

very uncomfortable in the sticky sedan chair. He looked

up at the sun. It shone proudly in the sky, unaffected by

his presence.

"How powerful the sun is!" he thought. "

I wish that I could be the sun!"

Then he became the sun, shining fiercely down on

everyone, scorching the fields, cursed by the farmers

and labourers. But a huge black cloud moved between

him and the earth, so that his light could no longer

shine on everything below.

"How powerful that storm cloud is!" he thought. "I wish

that I could be a cloud!"

Then he became the cloud, flooding the fields and

villages, shouted at by everyone. But soon he found that

he was being pushed away by some great force, and

realized that it was the wind.

"How powerful it is!" he thought. "I wish that I could be

the wind!"

Then he became the wind, blowing tiles off the roofs of

houses, uprooting trees, hated and feared by all below

him. But after a while, he ran up against something that

would not move, no matter how forcefully he blew

against it -- a huge, towering stone.

"How powerful that stone is!" he thought. "I wish that I

could be a stone!"

Then he became the stone, more powerful than

anything else on earth.

But as he stood there, he heard the sound of a hammer

pounding a chisel into the solid rock and felt himself

being changed.

"What could be more powerful than I, the stone?" he

thought.

He looked down and saw far below him the figure of a

stonecutter.

Africa

Africa is a unique place. Along with its share of horror, it also has some  scenes to offer that you wouldn't see anywhere else in the world!  Goats on top of a box van?  Some kind of parade... An ostrich in a gas station - the bird is so much used to humans & vice versa     A giraffe in a game reserve hotel for a handout.  They carry anything/everything on a vehicle  This site may remind many about life back home: makaara (coal). They carry them to their maximum capacities... In Africa in game reserve parks, the "animals have the right of way."   I Now I will never lose my mobile (cell) phone and talk 'hands-free' manner. Don't ever mess with an Ostrich. It can kick and outrun you - anytime!  A bride, sandwiched on a motor bike, on her way to her wedding - without helmets!  The sign in broken Einglish, carries a lot about the hospitality of the owner.    An outdoor exhibition about what?  The staple food of Ugandans - matoke (unriped bananas).  The Bugerere matokes are considered to be the best in Uganda.  They travel every which way they can...  Being at the right place at the right time for a snap! They make the most of what's available to them!   Any kind of 'head protection' is good; even if it happens to be a plastic bucket.    Whatever they can use - for a barbecue. A bed-spring-grill and half-cut drums  serves the purpose well outdoors for many.  You must have heard about 'mountain goats.' But, goats on a tree?  That's Africa for you!  A mans' needs make him come up with 'innovative' ideas, although the ride may be very bumpy!  A man has to carry his on weight - all for a survival! An outdoor furniture vendor! How laborious would that be!   What a catch! African rivers & lakes have as big or  bigger catches than this one.  Who the hell is going to steal that car? Not with an African python in it.  It's like getting on a bus. So informal. At a football/soccer game. Smuggled in some home made booze and kept cool with ice.  A home-made, with branches & mud, American pool table in some African village. Wonder what they use for the pool balls! This is a monstrous size of a Nile crocodile, over 18 ft - 6 mtr long

PREMATURE GREYING HAIR

Premature Greying of Hair

The hair has a tendency to lose its natural colour with advancing age and turn grey, but premature greying is a morbid condition and it makes even the young look older. The hair is an appendage of the skin. It is composed of the same kinds of cells as are found in the outer layer of the skin, which is known as the epidermis. Hair grows from hair follicles which are deep recesses in the epidermis. The sebaceous glands of the scalp secrete an oily substance called sebum, which is the source of nutrition, lustre, and blackness of the hair. The hair cannot be fed externally, for such nourishment, as the scalp requires, must come to it from the bloodstream.
Symptoms of Premature Greying of Hair
Causes of Premature Greying of Hair
Faulty diet, Mental worries and lack of vitaminsA faulty diet and mental worries are the two primary causes of premature greying of hair. Lack of some of the B vitamins, iron, copper, and iodine in the daily diet is said to be a contributory factor. Mental worries produce extraordinary tension in the skin of the scalp; this interferes with the supply of vital nutrition necessary for the health of the hair.
Heredity, unclean condition of scalp etc

Other causes of premature greying of hair are an unclean condition of the scalp, washing the hair with hot water, drying it with an electric dryer, and use of hair dyes. Heredity is also a predisposing factor.

Home Remedies for Premature Greying of Hair 

Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Indian Gooseberry

The use of Indian gooseberry is the foremost among the home remedies found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair. This is a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth and hair pigmentation. The fruit, cut into pieces, should be dried, preferably in shade. These pieces should be boiled in coconut oil till the solid matter becomes like charred dust. This darkish oil is very useful against premature greying. The water in which dried amla pieces have been soaked overnight is also nourishing for the hair. This water should be used for the last rinse while washing the hair. Massaging the scalp every night with a teaspoonful of amla juice, mixed with a teaspoon of almond oil and a few drops of lime juice, also proves beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair.

Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Amaranth

Amaranth is another effective home remedy for hair disorders. Application of the fresh juice of the leaves of this vegetable helps the hair to retain its black colour and prevents it from premature greying. It also helps the growth of the hair and keeps it soft.

Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Curry Leaves

Liberal intake of curry leaves is considered beneficial in preventing premature greying of hair. These leaves have the property of providing vitality and strength to hair roots. New hair roots that grow are healthier and contain a normal pigment. The leaves can be used in the form of chutney, or may be squeezed in buttermilk. When the leaves are boiled in coconut oil, the oil forms an excellent hair tonic to stimulate hair growth and bring back hair pigmentation.

Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Ribbed Gourd (Jhina in hindi)

Ribbed gourd boiled in coconut oil is also an effective remedy for premature greying of hair. Pieces of this vegetable should be dried in the shade. These dried pieces should be soaked in coconut oil and kept aside for three or four days. The oil should then be boiled till the solid is reduced to a blackened residue. This oil should be massaged into the scalp. It will help enrich the hair roots and restore pigment to the hair.

Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Butter

The butter made from cow's milk has the property of preventing premature greying of hair. A small roll may be taken internally and a little quantity may be massaged into the hair roots twice a week.

Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Vitamins

The vitamins considered useful in guarding against premature greying of hair are pantothenic acid, para-aminobenzoic acid (paba), inositol. The minimum daily requirement of these vitamins appears to be 10 mg of pantothenic acid, 100 mg of para-aminobenzoic acid, and 2 gm of inositol. To obtain satisfactory results, all three of these vitamins belonging to the B group should be supplied at one time, preferably in a form which supplies all the B vitamins, such as yeast and liver. The three anti-greying-hair vitamins can also be produced in the intestinal tract by bacteria. Thus, taking a sufficient quantity of yoghurt daily and a tablespoonful of yeast before each meal is an excellent remedy for the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair. If one wishes to take tablets of calcium pantothenate and para-aminobenzoic acid (paba), they should be taken in addition to the yeast and yoghurt, and not as a substitute for them.

Dietaries for Premature Greying of Hair

Take nutrients rich diet

Diet is of utmost importance in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair and persons suffering from this disorder should take a diet rich in all essential nutrients.

Avoid devitalising foods, soft drinks etc

Devitalising foods such as white flour, refined sugar and all products made from them, soft drinks, pastries, jams and jellies should be avoided. These foods take away energy, cause wrinkles, unattractive skin, grey hair, and premature old age.

Other Premature Greying of Hair treatments

Massage of scalp with almond oil

Massage of the scalp with almond oil is recommended.

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Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.

This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor.

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HAIR CARE

HAIR CAREA typical adult has near about 100,000-120000 hairs on the head. It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs a day, though most us are not willing to part with any one of those. Americans are expected to spend approximately $1.5 billion on hair growth therapies annually. Hair loss triggers several medical situations such as the following: Alopecia - Baldness or loss of hair. Alopecia totalis â€“ This means loss of all scalp hair. Alopecia universalis - Loss of all body hair, plus eyebrows and eyelashes.Alopecia areata - Unexpected loss of patches of hair Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or Male pattern baldness - Is ordinary in men. It is very often genetic or hereditary. Connected with the presence of androgens- male sex hormones. Researchers recommended that the hair follicles of individuals susceptible to AGA may have receptors programmed to slow down or shut off hair production under the pressure of androgens. Men can begin suffering hair loss as early as their teens or early twenties, while most women don't experience visible thinning until their forties or later.Involutional alopecia - Regular thinning of hair with age. Telogen effluvium - Extreme shedding of hair, but not complete baldness, associated with various illnesses and drug treatments, rapid weight loss, anemia, stress, or pregnancy.Trichotillomania - Pieces of broken hairs and incomplete hair loss, usually on the scalp but sometimes involving the eyebrows. This is found particularly in children. The child is most likely rubbing or pulling away hair. Causes of Hair LossAlthough the most general cause of hair loss in men is Male Pattern Baldness, there are many other ailments and conditions which cause or donate to premature hair loss and substandard appearance of hair in both men and women. These situations can be genetic, environmental, or biological in origin. 1. Aging 2. Heredity 3. Hormones 4. Poor circulation 5. Acute illness 6. Surgery 7. Radiation exposure 8. Skin disease 9. Sudden weight loss 10. High fever 11. Iron deficiency 12. Diabetes 13. Thyroid disease 14. Drugs such as those used in chemotherapy, antidepressants, etc. 15. Exposure to chemicals such as those used to decontaminate swimming pools, bleach, dye, and perm hair. 16. Burns 17. X-rays 18. Scalp injuries 19. Poor diet 20. Vitamin deficiencies 21. In women following child birth 22. StressHome remedies for hair care

1.A diet rich in zinc should be followed, as the main cause of dry hair is the lack of mineral zinc.2. Rosemary is an useful hair tonic and conditioner. Rosemary also aids retain color especially in dark hair.
3. Chamomile and lemon juice have a soft bleaching effect on hair. Mix chamomile tea with lemon juice and use as a clean to lighten hair. One of the good home remedies for hair care.4. For troubles with dandruff, add rosemary and/or patchouli essential oils to your shampoo or mix with almond oil as a hair treatment for your scalp.
5. Wash hair with peppermint or spearmint tea to support hair growth.One of the besthome remedies for hair care.
6. Use flat beer to help avoid spit ends do it once or 2 times a month but it straight on your hair, wrap it in a towel for 1 to 2 hours and rinse out. Apply raw egg and olive oil to avoid hair loss. One of the effective home remedies for hair care.
7. To a cup of coconut milk put in two tablespoons of gram flour. Apply on the scalp and massage softly. Wash the hair after five minutes. Use this practice one time in a week.
8. Make a conditioner by mixing one tablespoon of castor oil, one tablespoon of glycerin, a teaspoon of cider vinegar, a teaspoon of protein to a tablespoon of soft herbal shampoo. Apply it on scalp and leave it on for 20-25 minutes and then wash the hair. One of the simple but useful home remedies for hair care.
9. Add a teaspoon of lavender oil to the coconut oil and heat it for a few seconds. Massage the scalp at night and then shampoo the hair in next morning. Follow this method twice a week for soft and shiny hair.
10. For hair growth apply coconut milk with aspirin and leave in hair for 2 hours then wash and wash hair.
11. A tea and beer rinse is one of the oldest habits to bring shine to your hair. Boil used tea leaves in sufficient water, let it cool and then use this liquid as the last rinse.
12. In the parallel fashion you can use flat beer (i.e. after letting the bubble out). This is a immense conditioner to be used for your hair.
13. To get that shine one can use honey to keep your scalp moisturized. You can make honey lotion for your hair by adding 3 teaspoons of honey for pint of water. One of the popular home remedies for hair care. 
14. The use of henna as a natural conditioner proves to be very helpful for your hair. It helps to bring back the bounce and flair of your hair which has been deficient for quite a while.15. For a enormous hair treatment/conditioner try 1 egg yoke, 1-2 Tbsp Olive Oil, and 2-3 drops Vitamin E. Merge these, wet hair, mix combination into hair. Let set for 3-5 minutes, feels/looks/smell strange but it works so fine and then wash out with shampoo.

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Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer.This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor.Rest in Next "1 who asks a question is a fool for 5 Mins; 1 who does not ask a question remains a fool 4ever."

THE DISAPPEARING TEMPLE OF LORD SHIVA IN GUJARAT

THE DISAPPEARING TEMPLE

The holy temple of Stambheshwar Mahadev is situated at the distance of
around 40 miles from the city of Vadodara in the small town of Kavi
Kamboi, Gujrat. The specialty of this ancient temple is its
location within the bay of Cambay, a part of

the Arabian Sea.

This sacred Siva Linga at the Stambheshwar temple which was established
by Bhagwan Kartik after killing Tarkasur (as mentioned in Kumarika
khand as mentioned in Skand Purana).

Lord Shiva at the Stambheshwar temple can only be viewed during the low
tide hours and gets disappeared inside the sea during high tide hours.
Depending upon the time of high and low tide., one can view the
full Lord. Shiva Lingam during low tide and subsequently watch
it submerging in the sea as the tide slowly increases.

HOME REMEDIES= DARK CIRCLES UNDER EYES

Dark Circles Under The Eyes

Dark circles under the eyes

tell us about the health of an individual.

They are produced due to overstrain,

after an illness or an allergy.They can also be the result of undernourishment.
But these dark circles do not produce any harm to the body.So anybody with dark circles should not worry about them.
 In fact, sometimes they're not even an indication of physical problems.  Dark circles can be aggravated by fatigue, allergies, overexposure to the sun, menstruation or pregnancy.
 But they're usually hereditary; if your parents have them, there are more chances that you do, too have them.
Dark circles are the result of the engorged blood vessels under your eyes.Because the skin under eyes is thinner than skin anywhere else on body, therefore blood vessels there are more noticeable, especially in fair skinned persons.
Usually, dark circles are caused by hyper pigmentation of melanin, the substance that gives color to the skin. 
 In western countries, the kidneys are related to the adrenal glands and with stress levels in life being so high; these glands are very often exhausted.
When these glands are weakened, allergies are prevalent.Dark circles under the eyes are known to be a classic symptom of an allergy, together other signs including edema and fatigue.
Dark circles under eyes may also be due to aging which thins the skin around the eyes.
Eight hours of sleep is essential.Do not leave cream on the skin around the eyes for long periods.
Circles under the eyes can worsen in people who smoke or suffer from allergies.  HOME REMEDIES FOR DARK CIRCLES UNDER THE EYES

• Apply a cold compress this will help to constrict blood vessels and turns tissue white, and dark circles will lighten.
• Drink at least eight to ten glasses of water everyday.
• Put slices of raw potatoes or cucumber by closing eyes over the eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wash with warm water and apply a cream.
• Take out the juice of the cucumber. Prepare a mixture of lemon juice, lanolin cream and cucumber juice and apply around the eye for 10-15 minutes.
• Prepare a mixture by adding equal quantity of potato and cucumber juices. Dip a cotton swab in this mixture and put the cotton on eyelids and keep for 20 minutes. Wash your eyes with cold water.
• Prepare a mixture of lemon and tomato juice (equal parts) and apply it on the black circles 2 times a day.
• Make a paste of turmeric powder with pineapple juice for dark circles under the eyes.
• Apply crushed mint around the eye.
• Another home remedy for dark circles under the eyes is - massage with almond oil under and around eyes at bedtime daily for 2 weeks. Almond helps to remove dark circles.
• No cream should be left on the skin around the eyes for long periods.
• Rub the area with a powdered Vitamin E capsule and wash off with a mixture of honey and egg white.
• Put hot and cold clothes alternatively under eyes for 10 minutes. Then apply some almond oil on the dark circles before going to bed.
• The acupressure point for eyes is on the mount below the index finger of your palms. Pressing this mount may help.
• Dip some carrot leave in hot water and leave for a few minutes. Drink the liquid 3 times a day before meals.
• Dip cotton balls in rose water or cold water and keep under the eyes for 10 minutes.
• Make a paste of 1 tsp. tomato juice, 1/2 tsp. lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder, and 1 tsp. of flour. Apply around eyes. Leave on for 10 minutes before washing. This is an effective home remedy for dark circle treatment.
• Take some freezed parsley. Use the parsley cubes instead of eye creams to reduce the dark circles and puffiness. Parsley is packed with chlorophyll which helps fade darkness, while the ice cubes reduce the swelling.
   
• Takes vasoline, put it on a metal spoon and freeze it for 15 minutes. Then apply it to the eyes for a few minutes.
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  Add some mint leaves, lemon juice, and salt to tomato juice and drink.
   
• Grate some cucumber and freeze in an ice tray. Massage frozen cucumber cubes onto eyes to reduce puffiness and dark circles.
• Avoid excess of chocolates and try to take more fibres in the diet.
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  To prevent dark circles take 2 magnesium tablets per day, especially if you're taking calcium.
• Use a sunscreen especially made for the face with a sun protection factor (SPF) to keep the sun's rays from darkening the skin under your eyes
• Eat vegetables and fruits rich in vitamin A for the treatment of dark circles under eyes

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HOME REMEDIES- THYROID

THYROID

Thyroid gland is a small mass of tissue present on either side of the trachea or windpipe. It is a very important structure that helps in the metabolism of the body.When the basal metabolism is below normal, a person tends to be slow in his movements. He feels cold more and may have marked dryness of the skin, along with constipation and a tendency to put on weight. His hair is dry, thin, and coarse and the skin appears dry, scaly and thickened. There may be puffiness in the face, especially around the eyes. The tongue is usually large, the pulse is slow and regular, and the patient often complains of vague pains in the back and stiffness in the joints. 

Hypothyroidism: It is a condition that results from the insufficient amount of thyroid hormone in the body. The trouble may also develop from pituitary deficiency, but is more likely due to some inborn error of the thyroid gland. The change usually comes gradually and involves the patient’s personality and also his ability to think.
Hypothyroidism is seen in both sexes, but is more common in women. Most of these are overweight and may complain of heavy flow during menstruation. The heart is often enlarged, and there is high level of cholesterol in the blood stream.
Hyperthyroidism: It is also known as Grave’s disease or thyrotoxicosis. It is a serious condition of the body, arising from too much activity of the thyroid gland. The increased amounts of thyroid hormone produced by the overactive gland will then raise the metabolic rate of the body.
It is mainly present in the age group of 20 –30 years of age. It is more frequent in males but is more dangerous in females. Violent emotions, fear, anger and grief are thought to be exciting causes. Prolonged lactation, or diarrhea, excessive mental work is predisposing causes. Other important causes may include heredity, traumatism, physical strain, mental overwork, toxemias, and dysfunction of the internal glands especially the adrenals.As a result of the tachycardia myocardial degeneration may result. The orbital adipose is increased; also an increase of blood and lymph in the orbit. The enlargement of thyroid is due to marked dilatation of its blood vessels, especially the arteries.
“A peculiar disease combining three characteristic conditions namely: protrusion of the eyeballs, enlargement of the thyroid gland and functional disturbances of the heart. The neurotic symptoms are the early to appear. The tremors, which are involuntary and fine, may number from 425 to 500 per minute.
Palpitation of the heart, which accompanies the tachycardia, is at first light but increases rapidly, usually brought on and always aggravated by mental excitement. The heart beat runs from 100 to 160. Symptoms of neurasthenia may be present. Great excitability, mental depression and melancholia are frequent symptoms.
Exophatalamus varies in different patients. Immobility of the upper lid, a white line is noticeable above and below the cornea and marked dryness of the membrane is the important eye symptoms. Abnormalities of the optic nerve are rare. Ulcers of the cornea may also occasionally occur. The arteries of the retina may pulsate with the heartbeat.
The skin symptoms are: slight rise of temperature, sometimes profuse sweating, urticaria, pruritis, in advanced cases edema, especially of the ankles, frequent flushing of the face, epistaxis, vomiting and purging.A patient with this disease is usually nervous, weak, sensitive to heat, sweats frequently, is overactive and often underweight, inspite of an increased appetite. The patient eats healthy but continues to lose weight because of the higher rate of metabolism in the body.
HOME REMEDIES FOR THYROID GLAND PROBLEMS

• Kelp Sea Weed is an excellent antioxidant and contains iodine to assist thyroid function.
• L-Tyrosine is an amino acid that helps increases plasma levels, helps with weight loss and is a crucial building block of thyroid hormone.
• Spirulina is very useful for maintaning the over all health.
• Take Vitamin B Complex. It improves cellular oxygenation and energy, and helps with digestion, immune and thyroid function.
• Primrose Oil, is an essential fatty that is important for proper thyroid function. One of the useful home remedies for thyroid gland.
• Bladderwrack is high in iodine, which is beneficial for hypothyroidism.
• Irish Moss nourishes the thyroid and is useful for thyroid gland problem.
• Agnus Castus supports the pituitary gland and helps balance estrogen, which is known to interfere with normal thyroid function.
• Black Cohosh helps balance estrogen levels and may be useful in thyroid conditions.
• Siberian Ginseng helps the adrenal and thymus glands, which help support thyroid health. This is very effective home remedy for thyroid gland.
• Black walnut is rich in organic iodine and manganese that nourishes and strengthens thyroid function. This is one of the besthome remedies for thyroid gland
• Mullein covers and protects tissues and reduces swelling in glands.
• Calcium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, neodynium, terbium, thullium are minerals and trace elements necessary for the good functioning of important metabolic reactions in the thyroid.
• Take low calorie foods and it is important to cut down on cakes, biscuits, sweets and alcoholic drinks that are relatively high in calories, but low in nutrients.
• Increase your physical activity.
• Continue to be cheerful and enjoy your life.
• Eat foods rich in vitamin A, such as yellow vegetables, eggs, carrots, and dark green vegetables for thyroid gland cure.
• Iodine rich foods that nourish the thyroid are: fish and sea vegetables such as: arame, kelp, dulse, hijike, nori, wakame, and kombu. Seaweeds are very nourishing to the glands.

Reference:· Concise encyclopedia of foods & nutrition. 2nd ed. By M.E. Ensminger. CRC Press, 1995.
· Modern nutrition in health and disease. 10th ed. Maurice Shils, et. al. 2005.· The best alternative medicine: what works? what does not? Kenneth R. Pelletier. Simon & Schuster Fireside.
· Green pharmacy herbal handbook: Your comprehensive reference to the best herbs for healing. James Duke. Rodale, 2000.
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