Horse Gram

Gurugram, July 23 (IANS) After the first fatal bird flu case was reported from Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences that came from Gurugram's Chakkarpur village, the Health and the Animal Husbandry departments here have swung into action and launched a survey as a precautionary measure.Nearly 28 teams have been constituted in the district to check all poultry farms.The survey is being conducted in a 10-km radius around Chakkarpur village. People are being made aware of the symptoms of bird flu.Punita Gehlawat, Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry Department, said the 11-year-old child who died at AIIMS was a resident of Chakkarpur village in Gurugram. After AIIMS Delhi confirmed the child suffered from bird flu the surveys in Chakkarpur village and the surrounding areas was launched immediately."The poultry farms in the district are also being continuously checked by the Animal Husbandry department. At present, there are about 20 poultry farms in the district. Teams have been formed for checking them. Seventeen teams are working separately for the survey in Chakkarpur village and the surrounding 10-km radius. Apart from this, 28 teams have been constituted to check all poultry farms in the district," she added."H5N1 is the most common form of bird flu. The recent death of the 11-year-old kid has people panicking. Deadly to birds and can easily affect humans and other animals that come in contact with a carrier. Currently, the virus is not known to spread from humans through human contact, but H5N1 may pose a risk of becoming a pandemic threat to humans. Please monitor your symptoms if you have been in close contact with birds or a flock of birds are dying in your area," said Manjeeta Nath Das, Consultant -- Internal Medicine, Columbia Asia Hospital, Palam Vihar, Gurugram.Appealing to the general public, Gurugram Deputy Commissioner Yash Garg said the information about sick or dead birds should be given to the Animal Husbandry department immediately."There is no harm in eating well-cooked chicken or eggs as according to experts the virus gets destroyed at 70-degree temperature. The administration has also issued an advisory for poultry farmers and people associated with poultry business," Garg added.--IANSstr/khz/in

  Besan or gram flour has long been used in India for its many benefits for skin and hair care. In fact, it is a traditional home remedy used right from the time when one is a baby. Besan in the form of uptans or epilation formula for baby hair, during adulthood in a myriad number of packs and scrubs to take care of beauty issues right from acne to tanning, cleansing and exfoliating. Not surprisingly, the world is now waking up to this must-have beauty essential that is gram flour. Dr. Geeta Grewal, Cosmetic Surgeon and Wellness Expert, 9Muses Wellness Clinic, Gurugram takes you through the various ways to use gram flour and also gives you recipes for packs and treatments you can make and apply at home. Natural Hair Remover In India, gram flour has been used to remove fine facial hair. In fact, a gram flour scrub is used to remove hair from all over the body for babies. If you are tired of threading and waxing your face, you could try gram flour hair removal as well. Just keep a few things in mind before you start. For starters, steam your face so that the pores open and the hair is easier to remove from the roots; Don't rub too harshly as that might cause your skin to become inflamed and irritated. Don't forget to do a patch test first to check if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the home remedy and don't be impatient because you will have to repeat the treatment a number of times before you get the results you want. Also, Read► Leading Causes Of Lifestyle Disorders Remedy Step 1: Make a paste with gram flour and fenugreek powder and yoghurt. Step 2: Apply this over the areas where you want to remove hair. Step 3: Allow it to dry. Wet your face with a little water and scrub away the paste. Brings Glow To The Skin Gram flour packs work wonders in absorbing the excess oil and cleansing your skin as well. Gram flour has alkalizing properties that keeps the pH levels of your skin balanced. It is also very absorbent and soaks up all the extra oil. Gram flour has been used for brightening one's skin tone for centuries and its super cleansing properties leave your face looking its best. Remedy Add half a cup besan, a pinch of turmeric powder and quarter cup fresh milk to create a smooth paste. Apply evenly on your face and neck area and leave it on for 20-25 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water to notice the glow. Removes Dark Patch From The Elbow Tanning and darkening of elbows is one of the most difficult and stubborn areas to remove black spots. But there are certain home remedies to help you to get rid of dark and black elbows. Gram flour cleanses the area and also provides mild exfoliation. Lemon juice acts as a natural bleach that will help to reduce the darkness from your elbows. Remedy Add a teaspoonful of lime juice to a teaspoon full of gram flour to make it a paste. You have to balance out the consistency of the paste by carefully adding or reducing the lemon juice to make it little thicker. Apply the mixture and rub in circular motion on your elbows. Allow it to dry and wash it off with cold water. Cures Dry Skin Are you wondering how we can make such contradictory statements, especially when we have just talked about how gram flour can help deal with oily skin? Well, that is the wonder of gram flour that helps control oiliness and also tackles dry, scaly skin. When besan is mixed with milk cream (malai), it acts as a wonderful moisturiser. You could also add some olive oil or almond oil and get the same results. Remedy Step 1: Mix gram flour and milk cream to make a paste Step 2: Apply this to your face and neck Step 3: Wash it off before it dries completely Also, Read► Protect Yourself Against The Summer Sun Best For Exfoliation Exfoliating should be an essential part of your beauty routine because if you do not scrub away all the dead skin cells, the debris starts to pile up leaving your skin looking dull and lifeless. While there are hundreds of scrubs available in the market, there's nothing like a good, home-made gram flour scrub to get the glow back on your face. And its environment-friendly as well. Remedy Step 1: Combine 3 teaspoons gram flour with 1 teaspoon ground oats, 2 teaspoons cornflour and milk. Step 2: Gently rub this on your damp face and leave on for about 10 minutes. Step 3: Wash off Hair Cleanser Has your hair turned dull and lifeless because of all the commercially available shampoos and cleansers? Well, maybe its time to try a homemade hair cleanser. Remedy Step 1: Make a simple thin paste of besan and water. Take as much gram flour and water as you think is necessary to cover your scalp. Step 2: Apply the paste evenly all over your scalp. Step 3: Leave on for 10 minutes and wash off. Tan Lightener If you want to go back to your natural colouring, ditch the harsh chemical tan lighteners and try gram flour instead for tan removal. With its multipurpose benefits, there is nothing quite like gram flour and the best part is that it is almost always available in your kitchen. Gram flour has been used for de-tanning and brightening one skin tone for centuries and its super cleansing properties leave your face looking its best ever. Try this kitchen remedy today. Remedy Step 1: Mix 4 teaspoons gram flour with a pinch of turmeric, 1 teaspoon of curd and the juice of a lemon. The vitamin C in lemon will reduce pigmentation, while dahi will moisturise your skin. Step 2: Add a pinch of salt for exfoliating benefits Step 3: Apply to your skin and face daily and you will see results after prolonged use. Read More► Easy Tips to Treat Dark Spots on Your Body

Gurugram- Doctors in Gurugram district say online classes and work from home due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is causing eye and ear problems among children, adolescents and young adults. Doctors have warned that this could lead to hearing and eye difficulties among those who failed to curb the use of earphones, mobile phones and laptops. However, the doctors also asserted that one other reason which causes hearing problems is the noise pollution in Gurugram. Rahul Garg, Head of RG Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Hospital, said lifestyle choices lead to more cases of hearing and eye impairment than age-related factors. "Before the Covid-19 pandemic, a few patients used to visit hospitals/clinics who were developing hearing problems after Diwali last year due to firecrackers but amid Covid-19, a number of patients from all age groups are visiting doctors' clinics due to hearing problems and eye infection complications." Garg pointed out that all these complaints are directly linked to extensive use of headphones at higher volume, mobile and laptops. The doctor said the continued use of earphones, mobiles and laptops at high volume is leading to such problems among people. "120 decibels is harmful for ears and 140 decibels can permanently damage our ears. Any noise more than 100 decibels can impact the physical as well as the mental health of our body," Garg said, adding that adults can set the volume of earphones or headphones but children don't know to set the volume of earphones which causes hearing problems. ENT Specialist Yogesh Goyal said, "Multiple people are working for more than eight hours wearing headphones and in front of laptops. This is putting a lot of stress on their ears and unsterilised earbuds or ear-plugs could spread infection." Goyal advises removing the earphones from time-to-time in order to allow fresh air to go inside the ears. He said school children should not be using headphones at all. If they are attending classes on a laptop or personal computers, then the device volume is sufficient. The doctors also suggest that the concerned authorities should strictly tackle noise polluters who are responsible for noise pollution. The traffic police should increase the use of audio meters which help to catch noise polluters. D.K. Bhardwaj, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), informed that 326 challans were issued for pressure honking and 291 fines were issued for removal of silencer from motorbikes and other vehicles in 2020. "We will not tolerate anyone in Gurugram who breaks traffic rules. The Traffic police from time-to-time has launched various campaigns to catch traffic violators. I would like to appeal to the motorists in Gurugram to follow traffic rules across the district or be ready to face hefty traffic fines," Bhardwaj said. (Agency)

Kidneys are one of the most essential organs which are required for the proper functioning of the body. The kidneys are a very essential part of our body that perform the essential task of removing toxins and excess fluids from our body in form of urine. So, it goes without saying, how crucial it is to take good care of our kidneys and keep it healthy. Ayurveda supports natural and effective ways to treat kidney stones and other kidney-related diseases. Here are six quick ayurvedic home remedies for effective relief from kidney stones: 1. Kulattha(Horse Gram) Horse Gram is an Ayurvedic herb used for the treatment of kidney stones. Horse gram is loaded with polyphenols, steroids, flavonoids, iron, proteins, calcium, vitamin B complex, etc. It is called Kulattha in Ayurveda. Botanical name- Dolichos biflorus Linn. Kulattha is found to be useful for prevention and also for getting rid of kidney stones and gall bladder stones. The pulse helps in breaking the stones into smaller pieces that would come out of the urinary tract easily. 2. Tulsi (Basil) Tulsi has been found to be promoting the fluid, mineral, and uric acid balance in the kidney. Basil has medicinal properties that help strengthen the body and provide relief in respiratory diseases. Have Tulsi leaves a few times a day like tea, juice, or honey. This will help in expelling kidney stones from the urinary tract. It will also help in maintaining our kidney’s health. 3. Coconut Water Coconut water is one of the healthiest drinks and is considered to be good for the dissolution of kidney stones. It has been proven effective in breaking and flushing out kidney stones from the body through urine. It is also found effective in relieving the burning sensation during urination. 4. Okra(Lady's Finger) Okra commonly known as Lady's finger is a seasonal vegetable. It has all the essential nutrients and minerals required to have a healthy body. Rich in magnesium with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, Okra helps in the prevention of crystallization of chemicals in the kidney thus making it an excellent remedy for kidney stones. 5. Water The first and foremost remedy suggested for a speedy, natural cure from kidney stones is water. The most common reason for the formation of kidney stones is the lack of water. Drink lots of water. This helps in managing your body hydrated, and also in flushing out toxins and other unwanted minerals and waste products that are responsible for the formation of stones. The drinking water will make it more natural for the stones to pass. 6. Lemon juice with Honey The juice of a lemon in warm or normal water is considered to be very effective for kidney stones. The blend of lemon juice and honey is one of the healthiest elixirs. Honey and lemon have many health benefits which makes them an effective remedy for various health issues. You can add honey or rock salt to this mixture to make it more palatable. Essential Tips to Keep Kidneys Healthy and Prevent Formation of Kidney Stones: Avoid consumption of too much salt Avoid dehydration Avoid unhealthy foods like sugar, processed foods, sugary drinks, sodas, alcohol, black tea, and chocolate Exercise in moderation Reduce intake of meats, eggs, and poultry which are likely to increase the amount of acid in the urine Drink lots of water and healthy liquids Include fibrous fruits and vegetables in the diet Whole wheat bread, vegetable proteins, pulses, and sprouted grains are a good alternative source of proteins, nutrients, and fibers that reduce the risk of kidney stone formation