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शिलाजीत की जानकारी - Shilajit Information in Hindi  शिलाजीत शब्द संस्कृत के 'शिलाजतु' शब्द से बना है। शिला का अर्थ चट्टान और जतु का मतलब चिपचिपा तत्व होता है। यह काले भूरे रंग का पाया जाता है। इसके अलावा यह पीले - भूरे रंग में भी पाया जाता है। पारंपरिक औषधि के रूप में प्राचीन समय से शिलाजीत का प्रयोग किया जाता रहा है। इसमें लोहा,जिंक,सीसा,तांबा,रजत समेत 80 से भी ज्यादा खनिज होते हैं।  यह बलवर्धक और पुष्टिकारक होता है और इसलिए शक्ति, सामर्थ्य और शरीर की ऊर्जा बढ़ाने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है। यौन शक्ति बढ़ाने के लिए भी इसे उपयोगी माना जाता है। पुरुष इंफर्टिलिटी (बांझपन) को ठीक करने के लिए भी इसके सेवन की सलाह दी जाती है। यही वजह है कि इसे दुर्बलतानाशक भी कहा गया है। शरीर के कायाकल्प में भी यह उपयोगी सिद्ध हो सकता है। आयुर्वेद में शिलाजीत को लघु 'योगवाह' औषधि माना गया है जो अन्य औषधियों की योग वाहिता में वृद्धि करती है। इसका प्रयोग शरीर के टॉक्सिन को बाहर निकालने में भी किया जाता है। यह रोग प्रतिरोधक क्षमता को भी मजबूत बनाता है।  शिलाजीत के फायदे - Shilajit benefits in Hindi  अल्जाइमर की बीमारी - आयुर्वेद में अल्जाइमर की बीमारी को वात दोष के रूप में देखा जाता है। शिलाजीत का नियमित सेवन वात दोष को ठीक करता है। यह तंत्रिका तंत्र की कमजोरी को दूर करके कार्यप्रणाली को सुधारती है। यादाश्त में सुधार होता है।  श्वसन मार्ग का संक्रमण - श्वसन मार्ग के संक्रमण को दूर करने में भी शिलाजीत उपयोगी सिद्ध होता है। आयुर्वेद में श्वसन मार्ग के संक्रमण का प्रमुख कारण शरीर में उत्पन्न वात और कफ को माना गया है। शिलाजीत वात और कफ का शमन करती है।  शिलाजीत से संबंधित प्रश्न - Shilajit FAQ's in Hindi  1. क्या शिलाजीत को अश्वगंधा के साथ लिया जा सकता है?  शिलाजीत और अश्वगंधा को एक साथ लेने से पहले आयुर्वेद चिकित्सक की सलाह जरूर लेनी चाहिए। दरअसल दोनों में ही बल्य प्रदान करने वाली सामग्रियाँ है। अतः दोनों के एक साथ उपयोग करने पर शरीर पर नकरात्मक संदर्भ में अधिक दवाब पड़ सकता है। हालांकि यह व्यक्ति-व्यक्ति की शारीरिक संरचना पर निर्भर करता है।  2. क्या महिलाएं शिलाजीत गोल्ड कैप्सूल ले सकती हैं? हां, थकान और सुस्ती से रहित स्वस्थ शरीर बनाए रखने के लिए महिलाएं शिलाजीत गोल्ड का सेवन कर सकती हैं। यह अपने वात-संतुलन गुणों के कारण जोड़ों के दर्द को कम करने में मदद करता है।  3. क्या शिलाजीत का सेवन गर्मियों में कर सकते हैं? हां, इसे गर्मियों सहित अधिकांश मौसमों में लिया जा सकता है। हालांकि, शिलाजीत का उपयोग करने के बाद किसी भी तरह की समस्या होने पर डॉक्टर से सलाह लेनी चाहिए। 4 . पुरुषों के लिए शिलाजीत गोल्ड के क्या फायदे हैं? शिलाजीत में मौजूद बल्या (ताकत प्रदान करने वाले) और रसायन (कायाकल्प करने वाले) गुण ऊर्जा के स्तर और कामेच्छा में सुधार करने में मदद करते हैं। शिलाजीत का नियमित उपयोग पुरुषों के लिए फायदेमंद हो सकता है क्योंकि यह प्रजनन संबंधी समस्याओं के जोखिम को कम करता है। शिलाजीत जैविक रूप से सक्रिय पदार्थ-डी-बेंजो-अल्फा-पायरोन (डीबीपी) से युक्त है, जो शुक्राणुओं की संख्या को बढ़ाता है। शोध बताते हैं कि शिलाजीत के सेवन से पुरुषों में शुक्राणु की गतिशीलता और टेस्टोस्टेरोन के स्तर में सुधार होता है। 6. क्या शिलाजीत उम्र बढ़ने की प्रक्रिया को धीमा कर सकती है? हां, शिलाजीत उम्र बढ़ने के संकेतों, जैसे महीन रेखाओं और झुर्रियों को कम करके उम्र बढ़ने की प्रक्रिया को तकनीकी रूप से धीमा कर सकता है। आयुर्वेद इसे एक बढ़े हुए वात का कारण बताता है जिससे कोशिकाओं का तेजी से अध: पतन होता है। शिलाजीत रसायन (कायाकल्प) और बल्या (ताकत) गुणों से भरपूर है, जो कोशिकाओं के अध: पतन को धीमा कर देता है, प्रभावी रूप से उम्र बढ़ने को धीमा कर देता है। 7. क्या शिलाजीत सुरक्षित है? हां, वास्तव में, शिलाजीत की सुरक्षा उन लोगों में अच्छी तरह से प्रलेखित है, जिन्हें कोई अत्यधिक स्वास्थ्य जटिलता नहीं है। यह अभी तक एक बहुत ही शक्तिशाली एजेंट है, अगर अनुशंसित मात्रा में लिया जाए तो यह बहुत सुरक्षित है। हालांकि, शिलाजीत को उपयोग करने से पहले ठीक से परिष्कृत और संसाधित किया जाना चाहिए क्योंकि इसमें भारी धातुएं और मुक्त कण होते हैं जो आपके अग्न्याशय को बाधित कर सकते हैं। यह ध्यान दिया जाना चाहिए कि शिलाजीत का उपयोग अक्सर कुछ अन्य आयुर्वेदिक जड़ी बूटियों के साथ किया जाता है लेकिन एक ही समय में अन्य औषधीय दवाओं का उपयोग करते समय इसका उपयोग करने से पहले चिकित्सक से परामर्श करना सुनिश्चित करें। 8. क्या शिलाजीत का उपयोग एनीमिया के इलाज के लिए किया जा सकता है? जी हां, शिलाजीत एनीमिया के इलाज में उपयोगी हो सकता है। शरीर में आयरन की कमी से आरबीसी (लाल रक्त कोशिका) की संख्या कम हो जाती है। शिलाजीत में मौजूद फुल्विक एसिड आयरन के कुशल अवशोषण में मदद करता है, जिससे यह स्वस्थ रक्त का उत्पादन करने के लिए तिल्ली को उपलब्ध होता है। यह एनीमिया के लक्षणों को काफी हद तक कम करने में मदद करता है। 9. क्या शिलाजीत से कब्ज हो सकता है? नहीं, शिलाजीत कब्ज का कारण नहीं बनता है क्योंकि इसमें कई एंटीऑक्सिडेंट और शक्तिशाली कारक होते हैं जो शरीर में मौजूद हानिकारक रसायनों को बेअसर और खत्म कर देते हैं। यह शरीर से विषाक्त पदार्थों को बाहर निकालने में मदद करता है, इसलिए; यह एक दुर्लभ संभावना है कि शिलाजीत कब्ज पैदा कर सकता है। हालाँकि, पूरक ब्रांड से ब्रांड में भिन्न होते हैं, और यदि आपको कोई बड़ा दुष्प्रभाव महसूस होता है, तो डॉक्टर से परामर्श करने पर विचार करें। 10. क्या शिलाजीत पुरुषों में यौन इच्छा को प्रभावित करती है? शोध से पता चला है कि शिलाजीत शरीर में टेस्टोस्टेरोन के स्तर को बढ़ाता है। यह एक कायाकल्प है और टेस्टोस्टेरोन के स्तर में वृद्धि के कारण शुक्राणुओं की संख्या और यौन आग्रह को बढ़ाकर यौन इच्छा को बढ़ाता है।

There are never any simple solutions or answers to mental health challenges, this is especially true for suicide. Those who contemplate ending their lives are usually at an emotionally draining and isolating precipice of a mental health crisis, they see no way out of. This is why, one of the most important aspects of our lives is to develop positive relationships; having fulfilling and meaningful relationships with our friends and family, people who we love and respect, can help create meaning in our lives and make for an important support system. If you know someone who is struggling with their mental health, here are some ways to help them deal with their crisis and be that one person in their lives who can truly help make a difference shared by Dilshad Khurana, Psychologist, Head Mpower, Helpline. Be Empathetic: Empathy is the basis of most human relationships, and it is an even more crucial component when dealing with someone who is going through a mental health crisis. The key to developing meaningful relationships is to really listen to what someone has to say rather than just hearing what they have to say. For instance, while speaking with someone who is going through a tough time with regard to their mental health, it is important that you make eye contact with them during the conversation and be fully present in the moment. Avoid interrupting them or deviating from conversation to a frivolous topic. Try to build a deeper conversation with them and listen to them intently. This can help the opposite person feel more seen and heard, and will eventually help them to open up to you about their mental health struggles. Be aware of the other person's perspective: Always keep the other person's perspective in mind - this is a seemingly simple yet difficult piece of advice to follow. When we take the time to see things from the other person's point of view, it helps us to understand them better and make for a more meaningful relationship. After all, everyone wants to feel like their experiences and opinions are valued and respected, and for those struggling with their mental health, this is even more important. Hence, try to look at things from the other person's perspective the next time you are in a conversation, you may be surprised by what you discover and even help them see beyond their current situation. Open Communication: Communication is one of the first things we learn in life - whether it is learning how to speak or using actions and gestures to convey our feelings, it is one of the most primal aspects of human life. However, as we grow older, communicating meaningfully gets harder, and having tough conversations about how we truly feel gets rarer. But these conversations are vital for those who are coping with issues such as depression or anxiety. And at times, having open and honest conversations can mean the difference between life and death. Thus, communicating openly and honestly with those dealing with mental health struggles is a crucial aspect of developing healthy and positive relationships. Relationship with Oneself: While external relationships play an important role in our lives, the most significant relationship we have is the one with ourselves. Building our self-esteem and self-worth is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves and it is a crucial aspect of mental health. If we want to cultivate a positive relationship with ourselves, we need to be kind and forgiving, accept our flaws, and work on accepting our bodies and minds the way they are - this is probably the most important thing we can do for our mental health. Seek Help: Life is not easy when we are under a lot of pressure. Sometimes, we may feel like we aren't good enough and that everything is going wrong. Such feelings can easily precipitate into thoughts of self-harm. However, it is important to know that there is a way out of such a vicious cycle, and trained professionals such as therapists, counselors, and psychiatrists can help immensely. Through their years of experience and study, therapists are trained to help people who are dealing with mental health crises. For instance, someone who is going through a breakup after a long-term relationship or a student who has failed their exam - for them, these failures might seem monumental and something that they cannot get past. However, a trained psychologist can help them to realize that failures in exams, careers, or relationships aren't permanent. Thus, seeking help is perhaps the most important tool in the fight against suicide and mental health problems. Additionally, society plays a significant role in promoting mental health awareness. Through public awareness initiatives such as street plays like the one recently conducted by Whistling Woods International at Churchgate station on World Suicide Prevention Day, or street art, people can help reduce the stigma associated with discussing mental health openly. Thus, having positive personal relationships and being part of a society that is non-judgemental about mental health issues are some of the most important factors that can help to prevent suicide. If you think somebody you know might be struggling, don't hesitate to seek help. Together, we can help prevent suicides by building more positive relationships in our communities and talking about mental health more openly. For professional support, you can reach out to the Suicide prevention helpline. Read More► 6 Mental Health Tips For Indian Millennials That Actually Work

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday said that the traditional knowledge of Ayurveda along with modern healthcare system has been helpful in making our healthcare system more effective. Patnaik said this during an induction programme of 143 Ayurvedic medical officers here. The Chief Minister said that Ayurveda is an age-old knowledge of life science that has been traditionally helping millions of people in India in maintaining good health and controlling disease. Now this knowledge, along with the modern healthcare system, has been revived with structured studies to help society with more effectiveness, he stated. Welcoming the new medical officers to the healthcare system of the state, he asked them to follow the 5T (teamwork, transparency, technology and time leading to transformation) initiative to boost the state's transformative journey in healthcare. Speaking that 'Sustha Odisha, Sukhi Odisha' has been the guiding principle of his government in healthcare, Patnaik directed the newly recruited officials to work in the approach of 'every life matters'. The state government is committed to provide universal access to quality healthcare services and bring down the out-of-pocket expenses of the people. For this, the size of the budget of the health department has been increased over the years. "Our healthcare budget estimate has been increased to over Rs 12,000 crore in the current financial year which is almost double what it was three years ago. It is more than six percent of the state plan," he pointed out. The Chief Minister hoped that joining such a large number of Ayurvedic Medical Officers would improve the healthcare support system and result in greater satisfaction of the people. Also, Read in Hindi► स्वास्थ्य सेवा को अधिक प्रभावी बनाने में आयुर्वेद का योगदान : नवीन पटनायक

Among the many benefits of maintaining heart health include the ability to live a long life, relieve symptoms of depression, and reduce the chance of dementia. According to a proverb, "With a healthy heart, the beat carries on." The path to a healthy heart is broken down by Luke Coutinho, Holistic Nutrition and Lifestyle - Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine, Founder of You Care. Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy Emotional Health: Today emotional health is a no.1 priority for better heart health. Negative emotions and thoughts stimulate the flight and fight response which results in the production of cortisol. Elevated levels of cortisol are known to also elevate blood pressure, heart rate, and inflammation, all of which can harm heart health. Invest more time in healing yourself emotionally through yoga, pranayama, meditation, visualization, laughter, positive affirmations, etc. Vitamin Breathing: One deep inhale and exhale is all it takes to calm your mind and heart. Deep breathing is known to shift our body from a state of fight and flight to a state of rest and digestion almost instantly. This makes a regular practice of deep breathing an extremely heart-healthy habit. Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant-Rich Foods: The main reasons behind heart attacks are not cholesterol but inflammation and oxidative damage in the heart, blood vessels, endothelial lining, arteries, etc. Inflammation and oxidative damage are caused by the free radicals from the food that we eat, the air that we breathe, and several lifestyle choices that we make. Foods like turmeric, ginger, garlic, and black pepper - are potent foods to curb inflammation. Additionally, eat an array of differently colored fruits and berries when they are in season. Prioritize Sleep: Poor sleep or lack of sleep can be destructive to our heart health. This is because when we sleep, the heart gets a break and works lesser. The heart is a muscle and it requires recovery. Lack of sleep also increases insulin resistance, blood pressure, and inflammation. Stay Active: Sitting excessively is like smoking. Make sure you are physically active throughout the day. The risks of heart attacks are more in people who live inactive lifestyles. Walking, yoga, Zumba, and trekking are extremely beneficial exercises for the heart. Cut Out Smoking: Both active and passive smoking is toxic to the heart. Smoking contributes to both oxidative damage and inflammation in the body. The chemicals emitted from cigarette cause plaque build-up in the arteries. It also depletes several vitamins and minerals and hardens the arteries. Get more raw food in your diet for its fiber and antioxidant intake. 10 foods that will help your heart stay young and healthy Good Quality Oils: like coconut oil, pure A2 Gir cow ghee, and mustard oil help boost good cholesterol and fight inflammation. Omega 3-Rich Foods: Omega 3 fatty acid is an important and extremely healthy fatty acid for the heart. It helps in curbing inflammation, heals arterial walls, and boosts HDL while lowering LDL. E.g.: fatty fish, flax seeds, walnuts, and chia seeds to name a few. Beetroot: for its ability to act as a vasodilator and high antioxidant content. Garlic: for its inflammatory and bad cholesterol-lowering properties. It also acts as a natural blood thinner. Organic Tea (black, white, oolong, matcha): for its high antioxidant content, especially EGCG. Also, research now finds that it holds potent cholesterol-lowering properties and can prevent plaque build-up in the arteries. Fruits Like Grapes, Pomegranate, and Berries: for their high antioxidant content. Vitamin E-Rich Foods: for their ability to curb inflammation, fight free radicals, cell repair, and heal arteries. It's a must-have for people who are exposed to cigarette and industrial pollution. E.g.: sunflower seeds, unsalted peanuts, avocados, almonds, and sesame. Magnesium-Rich Foods: for their ability to boost cardiac muscle health, and blood pressure. E.g.: all nuts and seeds, green leafy vegetables, cacao. Potassium-Rich Foods: plays a role in every heartbeat. It manages blood pressure, and cardiac muscle contractions and keeps the heart rhythm steady. E.g.: banana, avocados, pumpkin. Vitamin K-Rich Foods: for high antioxidant properties and preventing calcification of arteries. E.g.: green leafy vegetables, broccoli, prunes, avocado. Foods to Avoid Refined Sugar and Refined Carbohydrate Intake: Both of them can contribute to inflammation, spike blood sugar levels and thus increase the risk of a heart attack. Also, excess of both could lead to elevated triglyceride levels. On the other hand, complex carbs like dosas, idlis, rotis, hand-pounded rice, etc are all healthy carbs and can be included in your diet for good health and preventing the risk of a heart attack. People who give up on such complex carbs end up being deficient in Vitamin K2 - which can result in the calcification of arteries. Refined Salt: Refined salt and MSG can create inflammation in the body, elevate blood pressure and cause water retention thereby burdening the kidneys. One can opt for Himalayan pink or rock salt after they keep their health professional in the loop. Refined Oils: Refined vegetable oils are rich in omega-6 fatty acids. Omega 6 is harmful to health as it leads to inflammation and oxidative stress in the body. Processed and Packaged Foods: Processed and packaged foods too are causative to increased rates of heart attacks and stroke. This is again because this packaged and processed food is prepared with low-grade refined oil which increases oxidative damage and inflammation in the body. Excessive Tea and Coffee, Alcohol: Overconsumption of tea, and coffee can aggravate or cause acidity and inflammation, more so if the beverage contains sugar, cream, and other additives. Alcohol too can raise bad cholesterol, cause inflammation and elevate blood pressure. Read More► Walnuts For A Healthy Heart