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Collective Consciousness

January 14, 2020 Urbanatural

by Meena Om Our gyan, knowledge is meaningless unless we connect to a higher self through the concept of awareness and collective consciousness. Collectivity and connectivity together make things happen. Schools are a great example of this. There is great continuity of thought between teachers and students. Collectivity makes the children eager to do what the others are doing. If one yells, others will yell too, one jumps, others will jump too. But as we become older, ego surfaces and we become more inclined to show how different we are…

Teachers’ Day: Common health concerns for teachers and steps they can take to stay healthy and fit

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 Urbanatural

On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, celebrated every year in India on September 5, we highlight some of the most common health problems that teachers have and what they can do to help them stay healthy and fit. Teachers have a huge role in the education and also the life of students to become successful. In fact, teachers, like parents, play an important part in the holistic development of a child. While teachers represent one of the most important and growing sectors of the workforce in the world, they are often…

World Day Against Child Labour 2019 today: ‘Children shouldn’t work in fields, but on dreams’ is ILO’s theme this year

June 12, 2019 Urbanatural

The World Day Against Child Labour will be observed today (Wednesday, 12 June) to raise awareness about the plight of child labourers worldwide. Hundreds of children drop out of school every year to help their parents earn a livelihood. The more unfortunate ones are forced into child labour by organised crime rackets, while many others never get to see a school because of extreme poverty. An Afghan child labourer works at a motorcycle mechanic shop in Jalalabad. AFP While eradication of societal evils and alleviation of poverty remains a top…

Cutting screen use may reverse sleep problems in teens

May 22, 2019 Urbanatural

Limiting exposure to blue-light emitting devices such as phones and laptops in the evening for just a week can help teenagers improve their sleep quality and reduce symptoms of fatigue, lack of concentration and bad mood, a study has found. Recent studies have indicated that exposure to too much evening light, particularly the blue light emitted from screens on smartphones, tablets and computers can affect the brain’s clock and the production of the sleep hormone melatonin, resulting in disrupted sleep time and quality. The lack of sleep does not just cause immediate symptoms of tiredness and poor concentration but can also increase…

World Malaria Day: How To Spot The First Symptom Of Malaria? All About Malaria And Preventive Tips

April 25, 2019 Urbanatural

World Malaria Day: Malaria is most commonly spread by a mosquito bite. Read here to know how to spot the first symptom of malaria and what you can do to prevent this disease. April 25 is observed as World Malaria Day. Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted to humans through mosquito bite. People who have malaria usually have high fever, experience shaking chills and feel very sick. On the occasion of World Malaria Day, we take a look at common causes, signs and symptoms of malaria and…

अब घर पर ही बनाइये सेरेलक और जानिए उसके फायदे

April 16, 2019 Urbanatural

हालांकि इस बात में कोई शक नहीं है कि एक निश्चित अवधि तक शिशुओं के लिए स्तनपान से बेहतर कुछ भी नहीं होता। फिर भी एक समय के बाद शिशु के विकास को ध्यान में रखते हुए उसे अर्ध ठोस या ठोस आहार देना अनिवार्य होता है। ऐसे में आहार देने की प्रक्रिया की शुरुआत सेरेलक जैसे आहार से की जा सकती है। तो चलिए आज सेरेलक बनाने की विधि और इसके फायदे जानें। आज-कल के भागदौड़ वाली जिंदगी में हमें हर चीज पैकेट में चाहिए। यह बात सच है…

Take Out Rest Time!

April 3, 2019 Urbanatural

By Swami Tejomayananda All beings have been pre-programmed to balance work and rest. Man’s constitution, like most other beings, is made to work during the day and rest at night. Sleep, especially at night, rejuvenates and refreshes us. However, with the discovery of electricity, we play night cricket, indulge in late night TV- watching, study, eat and so on. This artificial life-style has a negative effect on our body and mind. These days, we hear of young CEOs with huge pay packets, jet-setting around the world, working non-stop. Their success…

Study highlights influence social media has on children’s food intake

April 2, 2019April 2, 2019 Urbanatural

During the study 176 children, aged between 9 and 11 years, were randomly split into three equal groups and were shown artificially created, but realistic, Instagram pages of popular vloggers A new study now highlights the negative influence that social media has on children’s food intake. The new University of Liverpool research, published in Pediatrics, shows celebrity endorsement and television advertising of unhealthy foods increases children’s intake of these foods. However, children are increasingly exposed to marketing through digital avenues, such as on social media, and the impact of marketing…

Mind Matters

March 12, 2019 Urbanatural

by Brahma Kumaris The most important part of you is your mind (not your brain – the brain is the hardware and the mind creates the software). Care for your mind, make friends with it, always feed it healthy food, engage it in positive activity, and exercise it with knowledge and wisdom. Like a garden returns fragrance and beauty according to the care invested, so your mind will repay you with thoughts, ideas and visions of great beauty when tended and invested with care. Your mind is not made of…

Stop Kids from Using Excess Toothpaste as it Leads to Tooth Decay

March 1, 2019 Urbanatural

By: Abha Toppo If your child is in a habit of using excess toothpaste then you need to stop him or her. According to a recent study, young children who use toothpaste more than required are at an increased risk of ‘dental fluorosis’ when they grow older. Fluorosis is basically a condition that affects your teeth caused by excessive exposure to fluoride during the first 8 years of life. It must be noted that fluoride is a mineral, which is found in water and soil. More than 70 years ago, researchers…