People Always Running After Happiness

People spend their whole lives running after happiness and thinking, if I had this or that I would be happy. But happiness through physical pleasure disappears the moment the pleasure is gone. One can never get enough and is never happy. This has been  shown, time and time again, with the world's most popular and richest people who happen to often be depressed.

Do we need to eat all the time, every day?. By fasting,by not doing anything,by abandoning all your works,all desires,you allow your body to stop,to rest,to renew itself.Try your best to learn the art of stopping of resting. People on holidays are very eager to go to the picnic spot and to resorts,and they think that they are going to rest.but I am not sure that they are going to rest.They may get very tired after the period of resting. If you can allow your body to rest, then you can also allow your mind, your consciousness,to rest also. All of us need it.

All are living in a mechanical life,especially the working class.No one is satisfied with their own life due to constrained of their work or their family problems.If we stand in a bus stop or in a railway station one can watch how public is moving.No one is happy with, never can see a smiling face, on the contrary we can see sadness in each and every once face.Running towards their destination, nobody bothers anybody and they don't have any peace of mind and not getting real rest in their own life.

There is comfort in knowing that everything is temporary,which means even sorrow's won't last long either. We do not have to look for happiness outside, ourselves happiness lies within. That spiritual bliss of soul is now covered by this material body made of earth,water, fire, air and ether.

Certain animals knows that there is a reserve in itself. It can survive many, many days without eating,and that is why the animal is not eager to go and look for something to eat.In fact,fasting is a very wonderful way of healing yourself. The most difficult disease you have may just be healed by fasting.

Material happiness is temporary,one is happy with beautiful wife,girlfriend,boy friend,bank balance,good job,relatives,home and car.Such happiness is material and thus short lived.

You know your needs. Do you have the opportunity to lie down and really rest? Do you have the opportunity to really sit down, properly? Because,in you,there is a tendency to struggle, to do this,to do that,because you have been taught since time immemorial that you have to struggle for your happiness.And during many generations,you have been struggling,you have been running.

You have never been able to stop.Our great grandfather did that,our grandfather did that,our father did that,and now we are doing exactly the same thing. Always running,because we believe that happiness is something in the future,and you have to go there in order to grasp it.

Thomas Brooks (1608-1680 ) under the title " The Crown and Glory Of Christianity: Or, The Only Way To Happiness (1662). Its a massive defense of interconnectedness of human happiness and holiness that runs on and on,point after subpoint,to make the case irrefutably clear from Scripture.

Holiness differs nothing from happiness but in name," Brooks boldly writes near the opening of the book. "Holiness is happiness in the bud,and happiness is holiness at the full.Happiness is nothing but the quintessence of holiness."

According to Matthew Henry ( 1662-1714) a celebrated Bible Scholar who saw the same thing. "Those only are happy,truly happy  that are holy,truly holy,"."Goodness and holiness are not only the way to happiness but happiness itself.".The soul's true happiness is no incidental byproduct of holiness.The true happiness is true holiness.

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Is Fasting Is Beneficial

Fasting means one has to surrender completely, the body and the spirit,before God. Intermittent fasting has numerous health benefits, including weight loss,enhances the body's resistance to stress,May help disease like cancer,Its improve brain function,Improves your immune system, Increases life span,help to clear skin and get rid of acne,significantly raises growth hormone levels,maintain lean muscle tissue,lowers the risk of deadly diseases,improve insulin sensitivity.

In order to achieve anything,it is important to resolve firmly and have burning desire. Undertaking a fast is a way to cleanse the body,  bring about stability of mind and enhance the power of concentration. The mind easily gets attracted to sense objects and we generally have a tendency to keep eating something or other, even if we are not hungry. Fasting really means to exercise restraint and not to allow the mind to get distracted.Instead, one has to concentrate on performing rituals and try to be in tune with the divine.

Fasting not only means exercising restraint on eating habits but also on speech,and how we relate with fellow beings. This way,  one develops a sense of sacrifice to some of the urges that come from the sensuous objects and desires from time to time.This promotes a healthy lifestyle and creates an atmosphere pf peace,love and compassion.

Why should we fast:- The Bible lists a variety of reasons for engaging in a fast.Fasting and praying are Bible-based disciplines that are appropriate for all believers of all ages throughout all centuries in all parts of the world. 

1.Fast help to secure favour in situations.

2.Fasting prepares us for seasons of life-Moses fasted before he received the law, Jesus fasted prior to the start of His earthly ministry, Paul fasted before the start of his missionary ministry.Acts.13:2 "While they are worshipping the Lord and fasting,the Holy Spirit said,"Set apart for me Barnabas and saul for the work to which I have called them."

3.Fasting gives us greater awareness of God's presence. Isa.58:8-9 "Then your light shall break forth like the dawn,and your healing shall spring up quickly;your vindicator, shall go before you,the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard. Then you shall call,and the Lord will answer;you shall cry for help,and he will say,Here I am.If you remove the yoke from among you,the pointing of the finger,the speaking of evil."

4.Fast help us Discern God's will and breaks satan's Grip.

5.When you fast, you are going to see God show up in the midst of your situation. 

Spiritual Benefits of Fasting : A soul cleansing, a new desire for God, a deeper praise,a sensitivity to God's voice,a new satisfaction in own life as well as others also.

Observing strict fasting (starvation) throughout the day has a scientific and medical validity also. In addition to giving rest to organs of the digestive system,it generates tremendous amount of heat in the body that is capable of eradicating many ailments and ensures maintenance of good health.Fasting really means to practice relinquishing attachment to the material world and have a firm resolve to attain self-realisation.

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Adversity Make It As Opportunity

We experience agony and pain when we come to face an emotional,social or financial upheaval over which we have no control. The word 'agony' implies suffering that one goes through helplessly,may be over a prolonged period of time .Suffering is a tool God uses to get our attention and to accomplish His purpose in our lives.It is designed to built our trust in the Almighty,but suffering requires the right response if it is to be successful in accomplishing God's purpose.Suffering forces us to turn from trust in our own resources to living by faith in God's resources. It could be a state of mental anguish in which we fear or question the uncertainty in our lives. We may feel like giving ourselves up to fate.

How Suffering defines: It may be a cancer or osteoarthritis.It may be the illness or loss of someone close to you. It may be a personal failure or disappointment in in your carrier or school, college, area of work.It may be a rumor that is circulating in your office or your church,damaging your reputation,bringing your grief and anxiety in spiritual life.

What seems like suffering can be turned into a golden opportunity if dealt with intellect and patience. Dealing with all that causes suffering means to overcome obstacles in our path to progress.First, it means focusing on strengths and understanding our limitations better.Interacting with positive people helps. Walking in natural environs,spending time alone,reading quietly or listening to music engender positive thinking for it connects us to the whole,it open our eyes to the interconnected nature of life.

In other way it is going to be battle all the way,that's why they called 'trials' and 'testings'. Even when we understand the purpose and principles of sufferings, and we know the promises of God's love and concern given in the word of God for handling suffering,  dealing with the trials of life is never easy because suffering hurts. Trials simply give us the capacity to cooperate with the process.

Another way to deal with suffering is by engaging yourself in community service as well as by learning skills to acquire knowledge and wisdom.Seek the company of the good and virtuous from whom you can learn and elevate your consciousness. In the presence of faith,miracles happen.

Suffering equips us for ministry. 2 Cori.1:4 "Who consoles us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to console those who are in any affliction with the consolation with we ourselves are consoled by God".

Positive thinking can turn adversity into opportunities for healing,forgiveness and for compassion. Then our deeds will automatically be done with no fear of the future. Then the path of the agony will be changed to a path of progress and sorrow turns into eternal happiness.

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One Should Know About Heartburn?

Many people believe that HEARTBURN (an acidic burning feeling in the chest) is the result of sour or spicy food going down the food pipe.However, that does not explain why even the sweet food like the chocolate causes the heartburn in some people. The fact is the burning sensation does not come from anything in food,but stomach acidity leaking upwards into the food pipe.Stomach acids are powerful enough to burn skin,bleach colored cloth, or remove paint.A tight valve normally keeps the acid in the stomach,which is suitable to withstand its action,but in certain conditions,the valve fails,allowing the acids to creep into the food pipe.

Here are some conditions that can drive the acid write through the valve-over eating,wearing clothes that are tight across the tummy,lifting heavy objects or doing hectic exercise or lying down soon after a big meal. Certain foods,even non- spicy ones,causes production of extra acid or loosen the valve. The usual offenders are coffee, tea, carbonated drinks, tomatoes,peppermint,chocolate,buttery or oily food,onions and heavy milk deserts. Any one can suffer heartburn,but it is commonest in pregnant women and over-weight middle aged men. Cigarettes,alcohol,and erratic eating seem to make it worse.

Experts together have put some preventive tips: Drink water with or after meals to rinse acids out of food pipe and dilute stomach acids.Stay upright after meals;let gravity hold the acids down. If you must lie down after meals, lie on your left side;this pinches the valve shut and make it difficult for the acids to come up. Eat small meals to avoid overflow. If the heartburn is worst when you lie down,raise the whole head-side of the bed by propping it on bricks.Do not consume unlimited antacid pills.To many will block even normal acid,production,giving you indigestion.

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Tomatoes Can Fight Stomach Cancer

Tomato extracts can inhibit the growth and malignant cloning of stomach cancer cells,according to a new study that paves the way for novel therapies to treat the deadly disease.

Researchers analysed whole tomato extracts for their ability to tackle gastric cancer cell lines."Their antitumoral effect seem not related to specific components,such as lycopene,but rather suggest that tomatoes should be considered in their entirety,"said Daniela Barone, researcher at the Oncology Research Centre of Mercogliano (CROM) in Italy.

Extracts of San Marzano and Corbarino tomato varieties were able to inhibit the growth and cloning behaviour of malignant cells.

Treatment with the whole tomato extracts affected key processes within the cells hindering their migration ability,arresting cell cycle through the modulation of retinoblastoma family proteins and specific cell cycle inhibitors, and ultimately inducing cancer cell death through apoptosis.

"Our results prompt further assessment of the potential use of specific nutrients not only the cancer prevention setting but also as a supportive strategy along with conventional therapies," said Antonio Giordano,professor at the University of Siena in Italy.

"Distinct species may exert different effects,in different stages of certain neoplasm," said Barone.

Gastric cancer is the fourth most common type of cancer worldwide and has been associated with genetic causes,Helicobacter pylori infection,and eating habits such as consumption of smoked and salted food.

Tomatoes are consumed worldwide and are a staple of the Mediterranean diet,which is popularly thought to lower cancer risk.

Various tomato components have also been analysed for their ability to counteract tumour growth in experimental systems,although few studies have analysed the effect of tomatoes in their entirety.

The research was published in the 'Journal of Cellular Physiology'.

Tomatoes are consumed worldwide and are a staple of the Mediterranean diet,which is thought to lower cancer risk.

Studies Shows The Fruit's Extracts Can Inhibit Growth Of Malignant Cells. 

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How to Control And Reduce Cholesterol

One of the most common causes of heart attacks in the western world is arterial blockage caused by the accumulation of Cholesterol .This can be avoided by a good diet and exercising,if you have been diagnosed with high levels of bad cholesterol,there are food and activities that speed up the process of reducing your cholesterol levels.

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is an organic lipid molecule and is bio synthesized by all animal cells because it is an essential structural component of animal (not plant or bacterial) cell membranes that is required to maintain both membrane structural integrity and fluidity.The level of cholesterol in our body is a result of a process in the liver that creates the cholesterol.In fact,over 85% of our cholesterol is produced by liver.The rest comes from eating animal products,such as beef,chicken,fish,eggs and dairy.

The body is an incredible system,and a healthy body creates cholesterol for a reason,as it is an essential material for us:

1.Cholesterol is used to produce hormones like oestrogen,progesterone and testosterone.

2.Cholesterol is vital for creation of vitamin D

3.The membrane of every cell in our body contains cholesterol.

4.Cholesterol is used to produce needed steroids.

When do you have too much cholesterol?

A situation of higher than normal levels of cholesterol can be worrying because of it may build up in the blood vessels and cause coronary diseases,as well as problems with blood flow.The normal range of cholesterol in the body is up to 200 mg.The standard medicine taken to treat additional cholesterol levels operates by delaying the enzyme that take part in the process of creating cholesterol in the liver,so we limit the rate of building our own cholesterol. Is it logical for us to limit the internal creation of cholesterol without addressing the external source? Nutrition will always be crucial when dealing with a surplus of cholesterol.How can you speed up cholesterol reduction?.`

1.Cholesterol 

The cholesterol one needs to get rid of is LDL (Low-Density Lipoproteins),which is common in animal products.One of the best ways to lower LDL levels is by consuming foods rich in HDL (High Density Lipoproteins),which comes from plants and is called phytosterols. Phytosterols work in a similar manner to the soluble fibres in laxatives,and can be found in foods such as fruits,vegetables,nuts,soy and whole grains.

2.Onion Extract

Several studies have found that onions are effective in reducing LDL (bad Cholesterol),as well as your body's glycemic level.Dr.Deepika Gopal,a cardiologist at The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano,says that,"In the Indian culture,we believe spices have healing properties,and onion and garlic are both very useful in lowering cholesterol,based on what we've seen in Indian cooking." It is not a miracle cure,can definitely help.

3.Red Yeast Rice

As the name suggests,this is a type of red yeast that is grown on rice.This yeast contains monacolin K,a compound that does not allow the liver to produce cholesterol,which the body needs to build its cells.When not locally produced,the body starts searching for reservoirs of cholesterol in the body and uses them.Taking red yeast in pill form has been shown to reduce LDL levels by 10%-30%.

4.Soy

A moderate consumption of soy products such as tofu has been shown to reduce LDL levels in the body,as well as occasionally having a positive effect on breast cancer.According to Harvard Medical School study,drinking 21/2 cups of soymilk or eating 10 ounces of tofu a day can reduce LDL levels by 5%-6%.

5.Alcohol

You have probably heard that a glass of red wine id good for your health,and the reason is that,even though it does not reduce the level of LDL in the body,it increase the level of HDL. Think of HDL as a drain unclogger for cholesterol. The Mayo Clinic warns that men and women under 65 should avoid drinking more than two glasses of wine a day,and those who 65 stick to 1 glass a day.However,consult with your doctor first,as alcohol can exacerbate preexisting liver disease and certain heart conditions.

6.Indian Gooseberry

Indian gooseberry contains potent antioxidants that help the cardiovascular system.Cholesterol will oxidize in your bloodstream, becoming plaque,which adheres to the arterial walls and slowly clogs them.Antioxidants stop oxidization,preventing the buildup of Plaque.

7.Pectin

Pectin is a fibre that can be found in the white membrane inside citrus fruits.Pectin can lower LDL levels by 7%-10% and works in a way similar to phytosterol and soluble fibres.Pectin is also found in apples,as well as in pill form.

8.Licorice Root

This is only relevant for fresh licorice root or in pill form,as the candied stuff you find in the store often that licorice root could lower LDL levels,as well as body fat.Licorice root has many healthy properties.Please be aware,however,that licorice can have severe interactions with certain medication such as insulin,contraceptives and laxatives.If you are taking any of these and want to start using it,consult with your doctor.

9. Bergamot

A lesser-known citrus fruit,but with potent cholesterol-lowering powers.You may recognise the aroma from Earl Grey tea,as oil from bergamot rinds is used to give that tea its particular flavour. While bergamot has a small amount of pectin,its real power comes from having a high concentration of several flavonoids.In several recent studies,bergamot was found to reduce LDL cholesterol levels by around 25%-27%,as well as raise HDL cholesterol levels.

10.Laxatives

Some laxatives do not just clear your bowels:they can also block the absorption of cholesterol in the blood.Laxatives that contain soluble fibres become jelly-like and travel through your stomach and intestine,collecting cholesterol and preventing it from being absorbed.The best part is that the laxative absorbs cholesterol from food,not from your body's reservoirs,which forces the body to start using its own supply.Additionally,fibrous laxatives often help you feel sated and prevent you from craving snacks.

11.Sleep

In Japanese Nihon University School of Medicine found that women,who sleep less than 5 hours or more than 8 hours,often suffer from an excess of LDL and absence of HDL. According to the experts at the University,cholesterol metabolism happens when we sleep,so getting too much or not enough will disrupt the body's natural functions.Additionally,getting enough sleep increases your mental faculties,helping you control unhealthy cravings and giving you energy to exercise and move more during the day.If you are having trouble falling asleep,try doing these exercise before bed.

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