• I will limit the amount of water in my day to day life because water has become one of the most scarcest items in the world.
• I will limit the number of items I take in food everyday.
• I will try to use as much natural light as possible, thus preserve electricity.
• I will try to limit the number of clothes and accessories I buy every year.
• I will try to limit the number of vehicles I have & will try to use more fuel efficient vehicles, and will try to commute by public transport wherever possible.

These are small, easy steps that anyone can take but will go a long way in preserving our precious nature. Above mentioned steps are the basics of Anuvrat movement. But If we are keen to maintain peace around us, which will result in mental health & emotional health for all, we should follow the following principles laid by Jain monk, ACHARYA SHRI TULSI.

a. I wont kill any living being, whether animal, bird or human being deliberately.

b. I wont kill a girl child in womb.

c. I will fight back, if somebody attacks on me, but wont attack on somebody deliberately.

d. I wont treat anybody superior, or inferior on the basis of caste or colour.

e. I wont encourage any religious sentiments, which spread hatred & violence.

f. I will be fair in my business dealings, & will not indulge in mixing in food items, for my profit, which may harm the health of my other fellow beings.

g. I wont support dowry, or another social activity which disturbs the emotional balance in the society.

h. I wont indulge in any bad habits such smoking, drinking or drugs.

All the above steps seem small, but they are difficult to practice. If brought to practice, however, they will provide mental & emotional stability to all of us, which in turn will lead to a healthy society and will lay  a solid  foundation for a healthy nation, thus leading the way to a peaceful world for generations to come…

Fasting is one of the important spiritual practices in Indian lifestyle. It is called ‘Nirjara’ meaning freedom from the effects of old deeds (Karmas) in Lord Mahavir’s way of spiritual practices. Fasting is as important as eating.

One should have full knowledge of diet i.e. what to eat, when to eat, how to eat and how much to eat.

Diet and fasting

Our physical as well as emotional health is affected by fasting. All our lower glands adrinal,gonads get stimulated when we eat normally. During fasting these glands get relaxed. An army that does not get food cannot move ahead. Similarly, our glands will not be active while fasting is done.

Spiritual basis of fasting

Fasting improves our tolerance power and increases determination. It reduces the stimulation of lower glands which results in reducing impulses, urges and sexual emotions.

Right way of fasting

First day take light meal, second day fasting should be done and third day again light meal should be taken. Following this routine will give the maximum benefit of fasting. In general, people start spiritual practice from yoga but Lord Mahavir started with fasting. If one can control hunger, other controls are easier.

Fasting – A Natural cure

Everyone knows that many diseases are caused due to overeating. One should fill half the stomach with food and one quarter with water. Last quarter should be left for the gas produced as a result of digestion. Fasting is a great medicine. Many diseases like asthma, hypertension, piles, axima, diabetes have been cured by fasting. Fasting is a good cure for diptheria, indigestion and other related diseases. Fasting delays aging. Immune system becomes stronger by fasting.The risk of cancer is reduced by fasting.

Duration of fasting

It can be done from 2-3 days to 2 months. Long duration fasting does not cause any harm if done properly.

Limitations of fasting

• It does not help in the following cases
• T.B. patients at second or third stage of disease
• Diabetic patients at the last stage
• Heart disease
• Kidney problems

Fasting of longer duration is like a shock treatment. So it should be done under the guidance of an experienced person.

Google has announced that it is going to launch a series of tools to understand the impact of climate change at a global level and to help devise solutions to tackle the issue of global warming and climate change.

The first in the series is a 2 minute introductory tour with narration by none other than Al Gore, the most visible person in the fight against global warming.

The effort is in collaboration with the Danish Government, which is hosting the 15th Conference of the United Nations Climate Change Convention in December this year.

They have also announced that they will be launching a youtube channel specifically targeted at COP. At the channel, we can post our questions to the decision makers and these questions (videos) will be broadcast on screens placed around the conference area.

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Take a cup of water, add water to a heating pan and bring to boil. Add 5-6 cloves to boiling water and let it simmer till quantity is reduced to half. Add a tsp. of honey and drink. 

In respiratory problems because of blockage of passage due to dried phlegm, it helps to take 2 tsp. of Ajwain seeds (small sized variety), crush them, add to a glass of buttermilk and drink the mixture.

To 3 tsp. of honey, add 1 tsp. of crushed garlic. Consuming this twice a day can help in bronchitis, especially in children.

Take 2 tsp. of crushed liquorice and 2 tsp. of crushed linseeds. Boil these in 2 cups of water. When the water quantity has reduced to half, take the pan off the flame, filter and add 4 tsp. of honey. Now, take 1 tsp. of the resultant mix twice a day.

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First and foremost, avoid as far as you can, taking laxatives. They will make your bowel dependent on them if you take them frequently. If you must, then go in for a natural laxative like Isabgol or Psyllium husks, which is bulk forming. You can add a spoon of it to a glass of water, mix it well and consume before going to be bed. Or add it to your yogurt or any vegetable at meal.

You can also add flaxseeds, which are fibre rich, to yogurt to act as a laxative.

Bananas also help in bowel movement and hence can be consumed. Interestingly, bananas are known to help in loose stomach too.

Drink 2 glasses of lukewarm water early in the morning. 

Exercise: Exercising helps improve metabolism and something like jogging or running shakes up the bowels and thus helps cure constipation.

To prevent getting constipated, you could make simple dietary changes and build some form of exercise into your daily routine. 

Incude high-fibre foods in your diet. That would mean including whole wheat grains, porridge, oatmeal, bran, whole pulses. Processed foods on the other hand are low in fibre. So you could reduce the intake of white bread, pasta, biscuits, noodles etc. 

Instead of fruit juices, have whole fruits as the pulp is fibre rich. Include whole fruits and raw vegeatbles, especially green leafy vegetables in your diet. Try and have a bowl of salad with your favorite dressing for those between the meal times.

Dry fruits like raisins, figs, dates and prunes also have high fibre content. 

Make these easy changes in your diet and enjoy good overall health. Keep constipation at bay, and you keep several diseases at bay!

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Did you know that bottled water is not just bad for the environment but also for your health? Take a look at this presentation to find out more about why you shouldn’t drink bottled water…

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Try this simple home remedy:

Take some turmeric powder, powdered cumin, unboiled milk and sesame oil in equal amounts and make a paste. Use as a face pack, applying neatly on the affected areas.

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• Cloves are rich in eugenol, which is a natural antioxidant. Eugenol has anti-bacterial properties and is particularly effective against vibrio cholerae,  Gartner’s bacillus and swine Erysipelas bacteria.
• Cloves are useful in treating gastric ailments and dyspepsia.
• Cloves are useful in relieving nausea and vomiting.
• Because of its anti-bacterial properties, cloves are used to fight gum diseases, toothache and other dental conditions.
• Cloves also find use as a local analgesic in dental problems.
• Oil from cloves is also used to treat muscle cramps.
• Cloves are also used to strengthen the respiratory system.

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• Slice open a ripe banana and insert 1/4 tsp. of asafoetida into it, spreading it along the slice. Take this once or twice a day depending on severity of the problem.
• Take 1 tsp. of crushed cardamom, 1 tsp. of ginger paste and 1 tsp. of fennel. Boil in a cup of water till the amount reduces to half. Now, take 1 tsp. of this decoction and along with a pinch of asafoetida, add to a cup of water. Drink the resulting mix for quick effects.
• Take a cup of water in a pan. Add 1 tsp. each of ground cumin, crushed black pepper and ginger. Boil till the water quantity reduces to half. Drink the decoction 2-3 times a day.
• Take a few garlic cloves and crush them. Take 1 tsp. of this garlic paste and boil in a cup of milk. Drink 1- 2 times a day.

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Loose stomach, diarrhoea? Try these simple remedies at home:

• Take 15-20 curry leaves. Crush them finely. Add to a cup of water in a pan and boil till the water quantity reduces to have. Filter and cool. Add 1 tsp. of honey and drink the decoction.
• Mash a ripe banana. Add a tsp. of tamarind pulp and some salt. Take 2-3 times in a day.
• Mix one tsp. ground cinnamon with 1 tsp. each of cumin seeds, ginger paste and honey. Take 1 tsp. of the resulting mixture twice in a day.
• Take some fresh coriander leaves and grind to get a paste/juice. Add to a cup of water and boil. Add 1 tsp. of ground cumin seeds to the boiling mixture. Add salt to taste and have the decoction after meals.

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