वैंशमा फर्किन सम्भव छ? पछिल्लो समयमा गरिएको एउटा सानो अध्ययनले यस्तो सम्भव हुनसक्ने देखिएको छ। सधैं जवान देखिने वैज्ञानिकहरूसँग न कुनै फर्मुला छ, न कुनै मानव निर्मित क्रिम नै। तर जीवनशैली बदल्ने हो भने मान्छे सधैं जवान भइरहने अध्ययनमा देखिएको छ। तनाव घटाउने, खानपानमा सुधार गर्ने र प्रत्येक बिहान कसरत गर्ने व्यक्तिको टेलोमियरको लम्बाइ बढ्ने अध्ययनमा भेटियो। टेलोमियर अर्थात् क्रोमोजोम जसले बुढौलीपन नियन्त्रण गर्छ।

But, reality speaks a different story. Instead of spending on those branded shampoos and conditioners, Dr. Sandeep Suttar - Hair Restoration and Skin Rejuvenation surgeon at Hairrevive, Mumbai, shares some natural ways to get great hair. Follow these easy and simple steps to give that luster and shine to your hair, and flaunt your hair like the models do...

Egg treatment

Use the entire egg to condition your hair. If you have dry or brittle hair, use egg whites to moisturize your hair. Use ½ cup of any egg mixture (egg white, entire egg) and apply to clean, damp hair. Leave it for 20 minutes and rinse with cool water.

Cleanliness is important

The most important reason for hair fall is dandruff and itchy scalp. Therefore, maintain good cleanliness for beautiful and healthy hair.

Avoid hot water

Skip hot water showers, because hot water will make your hair dry and brittle as it strips protective oils from your hair - says Dr. Suttar. Thus, prefer a temperature which is just a bit warmer than your body temperature.

Bottle gourd treatment

Extract some bottle gourd juice and apply it into your hair. Keep this solution for half an hour and wash it off thoroughly.

For that shiny soft hair

Prepare a mixture of 1 cup of your daily conditioner and 2-3 tablespoons of honey. Apply this mixture evenly on your wet hair. Leave it for 30 minutes and wash it off thoroughly. This mixture will close down your hair's cuticle and give your hair that amazing shine.

Baking soda therapy

Make a mixture of 3 tbsp. of baking soda and some water. Rinse your hair with this solution after shampooing. Let it set in for at least 5 minutes before the final rinse. This therapy will help to remove the excess shampoo and styling product from your hair.

For bouncy hair

Apply a one to one mixture of warm water and apple cider vinegar to your hair. Rinse it thoroughly after 5 minutes to get rid of the apple cider smell.

Don't wash your hair frequently

Wash your hair every 2-3 days, for proper regulation of natural hair oils. Washing your hair less often will also help regain your hair's natural body and luster.

Make your conditioner

For a protein packed conditioner, mix eggs and yogurt and rub it into your scalp. Leave on for five or 10 minutes, and then wash it off completely.

For strong hair

Use almond oil to treat dry and damaged hair. It is a very simple procedure, pour some almond oil in a bowl and heat it for 40 seconds. Then evenly distribute on your hair. Leave it for 30 minutes and then rinse normally with shampoo and conditioner using cold water.

Say bye-bye to dull hair with lemon juice

After the final rinse, apply 1 tsbp lemon juice to your hair. Simply towel dry your hair and style as normal to get rid of dry hair.

Use protection before you jump into the pool

Pools can do great damage to your hair as it contains harsh chemicals - says Dr Suttar. He says; prevent your hair from the pool damage by simply applying a little conditioner to your hair before you swim. This will protect your hair before it comes in contact with the pool water.

Treat sun damaged hair

Make a mixture of ½ cup honey, 1-2 tbsp olive oil and 1-2 tbsp of egg yolk. Apply this mixture on your hair for 20 minutes and then rinse with warm water. This treatment will help to replenish keratin protein bonds - says Dr. Suttar.

Tight is NO-NO

To prevent breakage due to brittle hair avoid using bands and do not tie your hair too tightly.

The proper brushing technique

Avoid using a comb with plastic bristles to prevent hair breakage from static electricity. The best way to brush your hair is by first brushing the ends to remove tangles and then take the long stokes from the roots of the hair to the ends. This technique will help proper spreading of natural hair oil and thus prevent breakage.

Moisturize your hair

Pour a little beer in your wet hair. Distribute evenly and massage your scalp with your fingers for 20 minutes. Then rinse it thoroughly to get rid of the beer smell. Do this procedure once a week for salon smooth hair. Dr. Suttar says- it is recommended that people with sinus and cold should avoid using this treatment.

Trim your hair regularly

Get your hair trimmed at least every six weeks to eliminate dry, split ends.

Do not brush wet hair

Wet hair is three times weaker and thus more likely to break - says Dr. Suttar. He recommends, towel dry your hair first and then gently detangle your hair using a wide tooth comb.

Let your hair air-dry

Allow your hair to dry by itself instead of using a blow-dryer or hot rollers. Using this artificial mode of drying technique will make your hair more brittle and dry. If you have no time to let your hair air dry, then use blow-dryer sparingly and make sure you use a warm setting instead of a hot setting.

Good diet

Drink lots of water and eat a healthy diet of raw fruits and vegetables. The most effective home treatment for hair care is a healthy diet. You are what you eat, and what you put into your body will be reflected on the outside.

Nails care
Looking good isn't just about wearing good or fancy clothes. It's about being well groomed as well. Nail care should be an important and essential part of your beauty regimen. Today, nail art is a growing industry with thousands of takers.

And nail art is no longer an expensive process — it is reasonable affordable. One tip that you must remember is that whether you have long or short nails, always keep them clean. Add some colour to your rainy days by opting for bright colours or jazz up your nails with some pretty floral or animal prints. Glitter and diamond stick-ons are some other options. Go in for monthly manicures and pedicures.

Hair care
It is never too late to give yourself a new look. Dark colours are in vogue just now. Go on for a dual colour tone, where the darker colour is underneath and a lighter colour covers the crown area or vice versa. Side step bangs or fringes are also much in demand as are hair extensions.

Body care
Using an alcohol free cleanser, water based cosmetics and makeup unless you have very dry skin. Don't wait for a special occasion to get your face and back polished. Go in for treatments every three to four months — they clean your skin and give it an unblemished, polished look. Your skin needs water to glow, so keep yourself hydrated. Green tea is another great way to keep your skin and body healthy. Ensure that you also eat a healthy diet and eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

If you smoke and do not exercise regularly, then there are high chances of your suffering altitude sickness.

This is the conclusion drawn at a programme of discussion organized by Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) here on Sunday.

Professor Dr. Paolo Cerretelli of the Institute for the Study of Molecular Biology, Italy, cited a study which found that 93 per cent of mountaineers and porters accompanying them who smoked and did no exercise suffered from altitude sickness.

Cerrretelli advised those who aspire to become climbers to completely abstain from smoking and the women who spent most of their time in kitchen and aspire to accompany mountaineering expeditions as assistants to use improved oven. He said this was proved by a study carried out from 1953 to 2012.



Professor Annalisa Cogo, Director at the Pulmonary Disease Study Centre at the Ferar University, Italy, said that the findings of the study should be seriously considered not only in terms of the health of mountaineers but also of the health of the people living in the mountain region.



She said of the mountaineers who died in course of climbing 17 different mountains above 8,000 metres high from 1963 to 1968, the highest number died due to altitude sickness.  One hundred sixty-three mountaineers died of altitude sickness in that period.

Ambassador of Italy to Nepal, Deniele Mancini, stressed the need of launching a special programme in the mountainous region of the country for promoting healthy living among the people there. The Government of Italy is willing to provide support to this endeavour, he added.

Vice Chancellor of NAST, Prof. (Dr.) Surendraraj Kafle, Secretary Prakash Chandra Adhikari and Chief of NAST Planning and Monitoring Division, Chiranjivi Regmi also spoke on the problem of high altitude sickness and the ways of mitigating the same. RSS

Sleeping for less than six hours or more than 10 hours a night is linked with chronic diseases-including coronary heart disease, diabetes, anxiety and obesity-in adults age 45 and older, a new study has found.

According to the study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), short sleepers reported a higher prevalence of coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes, in addition to obesity and frequent mental distress, compared with optimal sleepers who reported sleeping seven to nine hours on average in a 24-hour period.

The same was true for long sleepers, and the associations with coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes were even more pronounced with more sleep.

“This suggests that physicians should consider monitoring mental health and body weight in addition to sleep health for patients with chronic diseases,” Croft said.

“Some of the relationships between unhealthy sleep durations and chronic diseases were partially explained by frequent mental distress and obesity,” said study co-author Janet B Croft, senior chronic disease epidemiologist in CDC’s Division of Population Health.

The study involved more than 54,000 participants age 45 or older. Nearly one third of participants (31 per cent) were identified as short sleepers, meaning they reported sleeping six hours or less on average.

More than 64 per cent were classified as optimal sleepers, and only 4 per cent of participants were long sleepers.


“Common sleep illnesses – including sleep apnea and insomnia – occur frequently in people with a chronic disease and can hinder your ability to sleep soundly.

“It’s critical that adults aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each night to receive the health benefits of sleep, but this is especially true for those battling a chronic condition,” said Dr M Safwan Badr, president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).

“So if you’re waking up exhausted, speak with a sleep physician to see if there’s a problem. If you are diagnosed with a sleep illness, treating it could significantly improve disease symptoms and your quality of life,” Badr said.

Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

NERVES:
Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system..

Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and chips. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.
ULCERS:
The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

TEMPERATURE CONTROL:
Many other cultures see bananas as a ‘cooling’ fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Lying awake in bed unable to doze off? We give you nine simple ways to trick yourself into a peaceful slumber

We all know that a glass of hot milk and a warm bath are supposed to relax us before bed. But what when you still can't slip into a good sleep? Trick yourself to shuteye by using these expert natural tips:

Left nostril magic
This yoga method is known to reduce blood pressure and calm you. The way to do it is to lie on your left side, and rest a finger on your right nostril to close it. Start slow, deep breathing through the left nostril. This technique is particularly good when overheating or menopausal hot flushes are preventing sleep.

Squeeze and relax
Relaxing all your muscles can prepare your body for sleep. Lie on your back, take a deep, slow breath in through your nose and, at the same time, squeeze your toes tightly as if you are trying to curl them under your foot. Then release the squeeze. On another slow breath, curl your foot up toward your knee, then release. Breathe again, contract your calf muscles, then your thighs, buttocks, belly, chest, arms, and so on until you have moved all the way up your body, squeezing and releasing the muscles one by one. When you have gone from head to toe, your breathing should be steady and you should feel ready for sleep.

Stay up
Challenge yourself to stay awake, and your mind will rebel. This phenomenon is called the sleep paradox. Keep your eyes wide open, and repeat 'I will not sleep'. The brain doesn't process negatives well. It will interpret this as an instruction to sleep and eye muscles tire quickly as sleep creeps up.

Press rewind
Remembering the mundane details of the day in reverse order clears your mind of worries. Recall conversations, sights and sounds as you go. It helps you to reach a mental state that's ready for sleep.

Imagine
Visualisation meditation works best when you use at least three senses. Imagine yourself in a situation where you feel content — a tropical paradise, sailing on calm waters, walking in flower fields. As you explore your 'happy place', imagine smelling flowers, feeling grass or sand under your feet, and hearing water lap against the boat. You should soon feel relaxed and drift off.

Hum to yourself
Sit in a comfortable position. Close your eyes, drop your shoulders, relax your jaw, but keep your mouth gently closed. Breathe in through your nose as deeply as is comfortable, ensuring your abdomen, not chest, rises.

Breathe gently out of your mouth, lips together so you hum. Try to hum for the whole outbreath. Notice how it vibrates in your chest. Focus fully on this vibration over six breaths then sit quietly for a moment. Tell yourself you are ready for sleep, get up and hit the bed.

That's the point
There are special points in your body which promote sleep when pressed gently but firmly. Put your thumb on the point between your eyebrows at the top of your nose, where there's a slight indent. Hold for 20 seconds, release and repeat twice more.

Next, sit on the edge of the bed and put your right foot across your left knee. Find the slight indent between your big toe and second toe and press in the same way. Finally, still supporting your right foot, find the point just below the nail on the upper side of your second toe. Using the thumb and forefinger of your right hand, gently squeeze the toe.

Find your trigger
The key to this trick is to start the habit as you drift off during a period when you are sleeping well, then you can use it when you have difficulty. Do something unusual, such as stroking your cheek, as you nod off. Focus all your attention on what the movement feels like. Over successive nights, your body will learn to associate it with sleep and repeating it should convince your body it's sleepy.

Make a worry list
Going over a to-do list in bed is a major cause of insomnia. Often it's because you're frightened of forgetting what needs doing. So before going to bed, write your list on paper so you can forget it until next day. You could also imagine filing your thoughts in a cabinet. You'll feel calmer and are more likely to sleep.

Dr  Prasad Sharma Wagle, who had been undergoing treatment for appendix cancer at a New Delhi-based hospital, was discharged on Monday, doctors said his treatment is impossible.

'The cancer cells have spread to my liver and there is a risk of them spreading to my chest,' Dr Chitra Wagle explained of his condition.

After spending 14 months in the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital, Dr Chitra Wagle flew back to Nepal with his wife and father-in-law. The treatment and the hospital stay cost him around Rs 7 million. The Nepal government had provided Rs 500,000 for his treatment, while the Nepal Medical Association had also extended financial support.

Dr Chitra Wagle had to sell most of his property, including an X-ray machine and medical equipment in his possession, to arrange money for his treatment.

Meanwhile, Nepali people from around the globe have collected around Rs 1.5 million through campaigns on social networking sites to educate the three children of Dr Chitra Wagle.

“I am grateful for all the support that me and my family have received,” he said.

Dr Chitra Wagle, who hails from Rupandehi, had been serving as the medical superintendent in the Arghakhanchi District Hospital before he left for treatment. Under his initiative, the district hospital had started providing round-the-clock service, emergency blood facility and facilities related to child delivery and surgery.

Upon his return, Dr Chitra Wagle said he wishes to dedicate the rest of his life to social service.

“I could offer my service to senior citizens in Ashrams at Devghat, as the place is near the Bharatpur Cancer Hospital, where I could go for my check up regularly.”

Vice-chairman Gautam has claimed that fowls brought from India are responsible for the bird-flu epidemic in Nepal.

Speaking at an event on Thursday, Bam Dev Gautam, the chairman of the party's All Nepal Peasant's Association, said that lifting the dumping charge on Indian agriculture products was the main reason for the spread. "The chicken of the KFC seized in Dhading was laced with bird-flu,' said Bam Dev Gautam.

Poultry farmers in Dhading had taken two containers of processed chicken under control at Dharke on December 15 last year. The two vehicles with Indian registration delivering chicken for the restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken in the Capital were seized by local farmers.

Bam Dev Gautam also said many chickens infected with bird-flu were being sold in the market. In a statement, the All Nepal Peasant's Association demanded that the dumping of the dead chickens should be done scientifically, affected farmers be compensated and those selling infected fowls booked.

Indonesian officials on Tuesday dismissed as excessive and unethical a proposal by an education official on Sumatra island that would require female senior high school students to undergo virginity tests to discourage premarital sex and protect .
Muhammad Rasyid, head of the education office in South Sumatra's district of Prabumulih, said he wants to start the tests next year and has proposed a budget for it. But other officials and activists have criticized the plan, arguing it is discriminatory and violates human rights.

Provincial education chief Widodo, who uses only one name, said Tuesday he will suggest that Rasyid drop the plan.

Social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook lit up with outrage, with some people calling the tests a form of child abuse that could emotionally scar the students.
"There are many more important and useful things that need to be cared for rather than such a test," he said. "As students, they need to be nurtured more than be judged."

In the capital Jakarta, Aris Merdeka Sirait of the National Commission for Child Protection, said the plan was "just aimed for popularity."

"Loss of virginity is not merely because of sexual activities. It could be caused by sports or health problems and many other factors," Sirait said. "We strongly oppose this very excessive move."

When disclosing his plan Monday, Rasyid said the idea would attract criticism but defended it as "an accurate way to protect children from prostitution and free sex." In order to pass, it would need approval from the district council of lawmakers.

Nurul Arifin, a female legislator from the Golkar Party, said the plan was unethical and "discrimination and harassment against women."
But Education Minister Mohammad Nuh described it as a violation of common principles.
A similar plan was scrapped in another Sumatran province in 2010 amid widespread criticism.

Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country of 240 million, is a secular nation where most practice a moderate, tolerant form of the faith. However, some conservatives are worried rapid modernization is eroding morals.