KIDNEY CARE

Every part of the body works independently as well as united with others. If any one of the vital organ malfunctions entire life will be affected. Kidneys are one of them. It plays major role in purification of blood, absorbing back the excess water, maintaining blood pressure, osmolarity of body fluids, helps in production of red blood cells, maintenance of health of bones.

They maintain correct concentrations of salts, ions and water in the body, hence blood pressure is balanced. Body fluids, minerals of blood release metabolites which are balanced by kidneys and the excess water is expelled out.  Kidneys will constantly balance the minerals, sodium, potassium and many other molecules like urea, nitrogen etc. Therefore in maintaining blood pressure and productions of red blood cells kidneys are major regulators.

So, if these vital organs are damaged or infected or do not function properly due to any reason, life will be devastated. The infections to kidneys are silent killers and affect life severely.

Many of them do not recognise infections in early stages. They come to know only at late stages. So whenever you are in doubt rush to hospital for checkups.

RECOGNIZE IT SOON

Many symptoms of kidney infection are not observed until they fail completely. Tests for urine, blood and blood pressure may help in primary diagnosis.

When kidneys fail, there will secretion of proteins into urine, so simple protein test in urine can diagnose kidney disease. Urinary protein is an indication of long term kidney disease.

To access the full function of kidney Doctors assess the serum creatinine test or glomerular filtration rare (GFR).

To create awareness among people International Nephrology Society (INS) and International Federation of Kidney Foundation (IFKF) are organising world kidney day every year on second Thursday of March. For long term kidney diseases heart diseases are main reason. To educate people about diseases of kidney and how to reduce the chances of kidney infection are main objectives of these organisations.

SERUM CREATININE

This is the body waste generated from the muscle activity. This is filtered mainly by kidneys. If kidneys fail to function creatinine levels increase.

To know the function of kidneys or access the GFR creatinine test is done.

GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE (GFR)

GFR determine the functional capacity of kidneys. This is usually 100 ml/minute. If this value decreases below 60 ml/minute, it is necessary to consult a nephrologist. If kidney functions properly, some tablets must be taken at any cost. These are called as ‘Golden Rules’.

FIT, ACTIVE

Person with good fitness will have optimal levels of blood pressure. By this they can resist long term kidney diseases.

Walking, running, cycling must be done to be active and fit,

BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS

More than half diabetic patients suffer from kidney failure. Hence diabetic patients must take care of what they drink or eat. They should constantly undergo kidney function tests.

If kidney damaged because of diabetes is recognised at early stages, treatment is simple. If not it can be life risky process. Control blood sugar levels.

BLOOD PRESSURE

High blood pressure can lead to heart stroke, everybody knows that but many of them don’t know is that it is the most common reason for kidney damage.

Normal blood pressure is 120/80 mm of Hg, if it is 129/89 it is recognised as pre hypertensive and there should be change in eating and life style. If it is more than 140/90 contact your doctor immediately.

OBEISITY AND FOOD HABITS

Healthy food, balanced diet and body weight will help in controlling diabetes and blood pressure, hence kidney diseases.

Reduce the use of salt, usually 5-6 grams of sodium is enough. Reduce consuming processed restaurant foods,

NO SMOKING

Blood circulation is decreased in smokers. If kidneys are deprived from proper blood supply their function is affected.

The incidence of kidney cancer in smokers is more than 50%.

COUNTER PILLS

Many of them use pain killers like chocolates for any type of pain. This is very bad for kidneys, because the pain killers which are anti-inflammatory drugs damage kidneys.

People suffering from arthritis or back pain should strictly seek doctor’s advice and undergo treatment without affecting kidneys.

CLINICAL TESTS

If there is a history of diabetes, obesity, hypertension, kidney diseases etc in family, take constant tests for kidney function.

Amazing Belly Dance

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Any occasion, say birthday, marriage, engagement or whatever belly dance is a part of it. Many professional dancers are invited to perform on these occasions. So this means it has so much importance now a days. Lets know the details about it.

 EVERY MOVEMENT IS RYTHMIC

Belly dance originated from Iraq and has spread to different countries in the world. It is called as ‘Raqs Sharki western countries called it as ‘oriental dance’.

Belly dance which is popular in countries like Iraq and Egypt is a special art where every part of body is moved mainly butt.

Strictly speaking belly dance is a dance that shows sexual chemistry. Stomach, hip, butt, and chest area are rhythmically moved which draws men’s’ attention towards them. If the dancer is beautiful too then.... check mate. That is why belly dance spread so rapidly to rest of the world. At present there are belly dancers in every country. Thousands of years ago people use to do belly dance before sacred deity for children (so that they become pregnant).

Belly dance is not a normal dance. Actually it is a difficult one to perform. There is an argument over its origin, some say it originated in Africa. Despite of history of origin both of them are almost same. Belly dance is gaining more popularity over the Russian Balet dance and the main is reason for this is the movements performed in belly dance. Men can’t resist to turn off their eyes from a belly dance.

This dance slowly begins with movement of legs, then both legs and hands together along with steps. Then movement of heart, hip and butt towards sideways, up and down.

Every movement is rhythmic. In addition their costumes also add more heat. Their movement, costumes and background music take audiences to another world. Hence it spread so rapidly to every corner of the world.

BEAUTY AND HEALTH

In India belly dance also gained much popularity. Billionaires especially recommend belly dancers for occasions they held. For many of them belly dancing is earning them a good living.

Aisha, Maryam, Meher Malik, Monica Natraj, Naila Khan, Prajaktha, Raanda etc are popular worldwide. New York’s Aisha says that there are so many uses of belly dance. She is a choreographer and designer. With belly dance every part of the body will get into shape due to good exercise, she added. In her institute ‘Wings of Aisha’ she teaches classical ballet dance, modern dance, yoga, middle eastern dance, ancient pharaonic dance, Indian dance along with belly dance.

In 2007, Maryam from Iran won the title of the world competitions for Arabic belly dancers held at San Diego. She performs worldwide and says “it’s good for health with belly dance.”

In India Monika Natraj is popular belly dancer. She has been teaching temple and bollywood dance since 18 years. Recently she performed in Vietnam which was hosted by Indian embassy. The arena blasted with cheers and claps for her performance. After the show many of them requested to train them in belly dance.

Similarly Meher Malik is also a good belly dancer. Spending 17 years in middle east, she mastered Egyptian belly dance. She became worldwide famous by a television show ‘An Indian Talent Show Discovery’

QUEENS OF THE WORLD

Paloma, Nedika, Veil, Estrella, Heather, Soopman, Denince, Pakita, Rakshanda, Sahara, Prajaktha, Tara, Akash bhat, Queen Haarish, Mandira, Shiraj, Katie, Fatima serine are considered as queens in belly dance worldwide. They are almost winners every time they participate in belly dance competition anywhere in the world. They even taught thousands of students basics of belly dance. They say many of them see belly dance as a sexual part of life, but there is more than that. It good for health and every part of body.

Especially for middle aged women who have a chance to gain weight rapidly and quick fat deposition in areas of stomach and butt. If belly dance is practiced they can keep these areas in shape. Many doctors and gynaecologists say that belly dance is good for health. Abdominal muscles get strengthened and during pregnancy there will be less stress and easy delivery.

So one side gaining the appreciation of sexual audiences and on other side helping in maintaining health, belly dance is gaining popularity worldwide and giving a good competition to other formats of dance.

Visit The Sacred and Beautiful India

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Tourism in India is the biggest group of service in India. About 500,000 people visit India from other countries while about 560 million visit from within India itself.

World tourism and counsel stated that India is the new emerging hot spot in the world. According to reports in 2007, India was ranked 6th in tourism in the world.

Sacred places, temples, forests, lakes, beautiful locations are the main centers of tourism in India, Taj Mahal being the most popular(8th wonder of the world). Every year about 3 million tourists visit Taj Mahal. Tamil nadu is the most visited state in India by foreigners.

ANDHRA PRADESH
With different cultures of dance, mountain ranges, beaches, forests Andhra Pradesh is enriched with elite heritage.
Hyderabad, called as City of Nizam or City of Pearls has a wide variety of places to visit.
Sacred places like Tirupati- Temple of Lord Venkateshwara is the Largest pilgrim center of the world and it is the most visited place in the world. Every day around 50,000 to 100,000 people visit Tirupati.
Other famous places include Srisailam, Pancharama, Yadagiri Gutta, the 1000 pillar temple in Warangal, Amaravathi, Nagarjuna hill, Bhattiprolu, Ghantasala, Paavuraala konda etc.
Vishaka Gold Beach, Borra caves, Araku valley, Horsley hills, Paapi Kondalu etc attract with their natural beauty.




KERALA
This land is popular as God's Place. People believe God's lived here. The world's second largest pilgrim center Sibari mala is located here.
Hill stations like Munnar is also very popular. Kochi, Alleppey are most popular in Kerela. The beautiful Kovalam Beach is also very popular for its beauty.

ARUNACHAL PRADESH
It attracts most of the tourists form other countries. Tawang Buddhist Monastery is most popular.
Ziro, Namdapha Tiger project, The hanging bridge over Sela lake are very famous.
Arunachal Pradesh is also famous for its cultural festivals.
The sacred places include Rukmini nagar(known as the place where Rukmini, Lord Krishna's wife is born here), Parasuram kund(known to wash away all sins of human) etc




PUNJAB
Punjab is famous for wide variety of foods, cultures and history.
Amritsar, Chandigarh, Ludhiana are famous cities. The Golden City of Amritsar and Wagah Border are famous places. Villages and towns of Punjab will be like green carpets with lots of plantations and trees.




ASSAM
The middle state in eastern India also popular as the gate way to "seven sister states"
Khaziranga National park and Manas National park are famous for wild life which are under UNESCO world heritage. Majuli island in river, historical Siva sagar are in kingdom of Assam. Assam is also famous for tea plantations and is the largest producer of tea in India




BIHAR
Bihar has history of 3000 years. It is famous for oldest constructions and monuments.
It is related to Aryabhatta, King Ashoka and Chanakya. Buddha gaya, the place where Lord Buddha enlightened, known as Bodhimandala is located in Bihar.
The capital city Patna is known for Royal architecture. The worlds biggest stupa of Lord Buddha is located in Kesariya.
The world's oldest university, The Nalanda University is located in Bihar




GOA
Beaches- is what Goa famous for. It is also famous for Portuguese Churches. The Goa Carnival celebrated once in every year for three days is world wide famous




TAMILNADU
Nilagiri mountains, also known as Blue mountains is a UNESCO world heritage area. It is the state which attracts most of the tourists from other countries. It is the biggest shopping center. Known for medical tourism.
Tamilnadu has more then 34,000 temples and is famous for silk sarees. Meenakshi temple, Tanjore Brihadeeshwar temple, Sri rangam Ramaswamy Temple are sacred.Kanyakumari( which stands on three seas) is the place where Indian ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea meet.
Yercaud, Kodaikanal and Ooty are famous hill stations.




DELHI
There are many things present that attract tourists to Delhi. Since many kings and rulers have ruled Delhi, they have left their architectural style.
Lotus temple is the main attraction.
Tughlaqabad for, Qutub minra, Lodhi gardens, Jama Masjid, India gate, Humayun tomb, Lakshminarayan temple, Aksharatham are Delhi's major attractions.




ORISSA
Sacred, devoted, religious, cultural mixture is what shows up in Orissa.
The world famous temples are Puri Jagannath Templa and Konark Temple.




KARNATAKA
The Gol gumbaz dome in Bijapur, Karnataka is the world's second largest pre-modern dome. Karnataka ranks 4th in India's tourism centers. Kadamba's, western gangas. Chalukyas, Hoysala's were the major rulers of Karnataka. They constructed magnificient monuments and temples of Buddhism and Jainism. This state is also famous for water falls. Jog falls is the highest waterfall in India. It is unique in its fall, since it does not stream on to rocks and falls directly(untiered).
There are 21 wild life sanctuaries. 5 national parks, more than 500 bird houses, several beaches and rock climbs.




MANIPUR
Manipur is famous for martial arts, dance, sculptures and theaters. The weather will be awesome and soon will get you into the natural pleasantness.
Loktak lake and Govindaji temple are famous




MADHYA PRADESH
Called as heart of India. Present in UNESCO's world heritage. Khajuraho is worldwide famous. Gwalior fort is also popular. The number of tigers in this state are more than any other state, hence known as 'Tiger State'.
In Madhya Pradesh, there will mixture of Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Sikhism and  Jainism cultures.




MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra ranks 2nd in attracting foreign visitors in India. Every year 200,000 tourists visit from other countries.
Ajantha, Yellora caves and Chatrapathi Shivaji Terminal are in UNESCO's world heritage. Mumbai is center for Bollywood. Elephenta caves, Kolhapuri Maha lakshmi Temple, Shiridi, Nasik, Aurangabad are major attractive.




MEGHALAYA
Meghalaya consists of dense forests. Mountaineering, rock climbing, trekking, hiking, water sports are major attractions. Cherrapunji was once the most wettest place on the earth, but now it ranks 2nd. 
Elephant falls, Shadthum falls, Veeniya falls, sweet falls are famous




PONDICHERRY
Has four coastal areas. Beautiful buildings , churches, temples are seen in french style.
One must visit Aravalli for sure for its beauty.
SIKKIM
This is called as Happy Land. Trekkers adventure is favorite spot for lovers.
Darjeeling is also a beautiful place.


UTTARAKHAND
Also known as God's Residence.
The famous 'Char Dham' meaning Four abodes or seats, which includes Bhadrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri is highly visited pilgrimage center.




UTTAR PRADESH
It is the largest state of India. Taj Mahal of Agra is world wide famous.
Varanasi, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ayodhya, Madhura are famous tourist spots.


RAJASTHAN
Rajasthan means Land of Kings. The Thar Desert is largest desert of India.
Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Mount Abu, Pushkar, Udaypur are major cities.

All these are a few places among many of them. Its a land where you can find beauty in almost every part. This is the land with many cultures and rituals where you can find Unity in Diversity.
So, visit, cherish and enjoy the beauty and history.