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The 80/20 Rule Diet: Benefits,Pros and Cons and Step by Step Guide A healthy dietary plan  Source: pixabay What is “80/20 rule” diet? New year resolutions? Finding new but 'easier' way to be healthy? Maybe, this is where you should halt your thumbs. Why? Scroll down to know! The 80/20 rule diet as it is popularly held is a proven and time-tested diet to get your dream measurements. In line with registered dieticians, qualified health professionals, this diet is a less regressive and more ‘friendly’ approach to your resolution. So while you are thinking to hit the gym in 2024, adopt this for your problems of long term weight loss. What it pinpoints — • Failure to stick to 100% of your prescribed bland diet. • Meeting 80% of your daily nutritional needs along with your favourite savouries too! • Promotes balance and moderate approach. How it meets the nutritional needs? For nutritional needs, ¾ of your daily plates should contain healthy foods like nuts, low-fat dai

Dementia and Alzheimer's: Here's Your Know How, Why?  Image Source: Age Space.    What is Dementia? Dementia is a neurological disorder characterized by cognitive decline and memory loss. It is not a specific disease but rather a term used to describe a range of symptoms associated with a decline in brain function. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, accounting for approximately 60-80% of cases. Other causes include vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and mixed dementia.  Symptoms Associated Dementia symptoms vary depending on the type and stage of the disease. However, they generally include memory loss, difficulty with language and communication, impaired judgment and reasoning, confusion, personality changes, and difficulty performing daily tasks. As the condition progresses, individuals may also experience behavioral and psychological symptoms such as agitation, aggression, depression, and psychosis.  Dementia predomi

  The Man-Human and Court conflict of Kerala Pic courtesy: The Hindu  The Context The Division Bench of Kerala High Court ordered that the wild elephant roaming at Idduki district — Santhanpara and Chinnakkanal area to be captured and translocated to Parambikulam Tiger Reserve ,   which lies between lies in between the Anamalai Hills and Nelliampathy Hills of the Southern Western Ghats. What is Mission Arikompan? In a bid to capture and train the rogue elephant who has been raiding rice fields and has even trampled 10 people along with breaking into 60 houses. The Government plans to train it into ‘ kumbi ’ and use for capturing other mischievous elephants. It strolls in the Idduki district which had last year witness the Neelakurinji bloom after 12 years. The People’s Concern Protest has been continual amidst the population of Muthalamada gram panchayats against the translocation. The joining of MP has also aired the situation. The place has been in a stand stil

  Budget 2023: What are Lab Grown Diamonds (LGD) mentioned by Nirmala Sitaraman FM India , Here’s What You need to know!    Lab grown diamonds : New Impulse The Context On 1st February, our Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman came up with the 550 million dollar budget for India where we found the special mention of the curious lab grown diamonds, let us see in this article what does that mean. As per the report, the IITs to receive the charge for research on lab grown diamonds to cater the demands of the precious stones in Indian market. The IITs are to receive a ₹242 cr grant for research on the same. What are Lab Grown Diamonds exactly? Sounds interesting right? You may have heard of lab grown microbes or even lab grown meat and plants, but “lab grown diamonds” something new. Let’s look into it then! Lab grown diamonds are the ones that are created in laboratories for over a month unlike the natural diamonds which are mined from earth, created over billions of years fr

  International Year of Millets 2023: India's Effort in UN and What You Need to Know Pearl Millets under Sun Source:Pixabay  The Context   India’s rich tradition with millets has been long known. Innumerable sources on how millets formed an integral part of the Indian diet, cuisine, rituals, and society at large has been prominently held. India’s constant initiative of bringing our ‘ Nutri cereal ’ to the forefront since 2021 has flowered in the form of the United Nations Declaration of 2023 as the “ International Year of Millets ”. Recognising the cost-efficient, nutrient-rich, gluten-free qualities of varied millets, the Indian govt. has taken up many steps, provided loans of up to ₹25 lakhs for millet start-ups and raised awareness to create “ Millet Mindfulness ” as an important part of the movement. PM Narendra Modi's surfaced India his message during the opening ceremony of the International year of millets at FAO Headquarters in Rome, Italy:— “There is a need f

  JOSHIMATH: Sinking, Declared "unsafe" for living Prominent cracks seen in houses of residents  The Origin Story   Joshimath , also known as Jyotirmath is a city and a Municipal Board in the Chamoli district, in the Indian State of Uttarakhand . Located at a height of 1875 m . It is a gateway to several Himalayan mountains, climbing, expeditions, trekking and pilgrim centres like Badrinath, Kedarnath, etc . It has got a historic significance as the great Adi Shankaracharya used Joshimath as a meditation Centre.  Citizens are stuck in the atmosphere of gloom, they believe themselves to be  Staring at uncertain future   RECENT NEWS:-  ©ThoughtsOut  The recent news is that ‘ Joshimath is sinking’. Joshimath is the inhabitant of around 1675 people. The people of Joshimath have recently seen cracks in their houses as well as in their cemented Courtyard. People believe that this place can sink at any time so people living there are at risk. MHA has been very carefully watchin

  Angkor Wat, the Wonderful Architecture of Khmer Empire   The Magnificent Temple of Angkor Wat Last week, India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar stated  India's legacy and culture is not just limited to our sub-continent but to other countries as well. The Great Angkor Wat temple in Cambodia is a magnificent example of architecture built in the 12th century during the Khmer Empire .  The Context   On Sunday, addressing the newly inaugurated Kashi Tamil Sangamam , Dr. S Jaishankar stressed on the extent of our culture. Of how the ‘contribution of temples in society and nation building’ is far emancipating.  He said  There are temples not only in India, not only in Indian subcontinent, but in many regions beyond.  India has been the driving force in restoring many temples like—   Thiruketheeswaram Temple in Sri lanka , Facilitating Ramayan Circuit in Nepal , stressing on the relation of India and Korea in Ayodhya . Also, the spread of Indian culture by Indians an

  Neelakurinji: Enchanting Bloom of Kallippara Hills in Kerala's Idukki  The magnificent hills blooming after 12 years wait. Source: Indiatimes  In what can be categorised as nature's wonderful canvas, Neelakurinji flowers ( Strobilanthes kunthiana ) paints the Kallippara Hills blue with a glimpse of picturesque beauty. Kallippara Hills which were quite anonymous in Kerala's Idukki district till the blooming season have gained sudden recognition largely from the first week of October .  A Major Hotspot of Tourism According to officials, the footfall of tourists have increased in a jiffy with around 10 lakh people flocked to the hills in the past 30 days. The October month with its pleasing weather in the coastal part of India, have favoured the tourism. The total revenue generated is of ₹15, 03,180 lakh according to estimates.  Flowers Wither but Footfall Continues The grama panchayat of this blessed town of Santanpara continues to witness trailing flock of tourist i

  Myositis: The Term in News   Myositis: Why In News? 📰 Popular Indian Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu opens up about suffering from a rare autoimmune condition termed scientifically as Myositis . She shared a personal Message making her fans emotional.  A few months back I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called Myositis. I was hoping to share this after it had gone into remission. But it is taking a little longer than I hoped. I am slowly realising that we don’t always need to put up a strong front. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samantha (@samantharuthprabhuoffl) Myositis— Symptoms and Treatment and Types  Myositis is the inflammation of skeletal muscles Caused by various organisms like Bacteria, Virus, Fungi and Parasites. Samantha Suffers from this Rare Condition I. Bacterial Myositis 1.Staphylococcus aureus :- It is the most common cause of acute bacterial myositis. 2.Psoas abscess :- It is a retroperitoneal collection of pus in the i

Palaghat Pass: Western Ghat's Major Attraction Refutes the Boundaries  The Palakkad Town in Kerala, Nature's wonder in creating the Pass Boundaries laid by Men often unweave in the lap of Nature W estern Ghats, famously known as Sahyadris enclose in it varied flora and fauna of interest— amidst its profound richness, Palaghat Gap becomes a thing of wonder. Incidentally,  Palakkad Gap is the lowest mountain pass in the magnificent Western Ghats. It is a major break in the Ghats's mountain range, stretching in the South- Western part of India. India's vast geographical wonders align the detaching human beings to the doors of Nature. How this Pass arises in the middle of the great extensions of the Western Ghats is a matter of awe. History Behind Palakkad or Palaghat Pass Railway and Road Passage Way: Linking Two States For several years, the Pass has been the area of connection for the Indian States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala . It has assumed a significant function in the