My blog is all about checking out newly opened restaurants,probably startups , Shopping Malls and other interesting places in the city .
Posting best captured pictures and uniqueness of that place with a honest review from my perspective will give an idea for the readers about the place .
My target city will be Trichy
which is trying to get a lot of creative minds for startups and this blog will bring them to light.
I will also be sharing my very own experience and complete details of the tourist spots in India that I have explored.
This will give a picturized idea for the readers about the place, if they are planning to go for it.
Apart from this,readers can find posts of random stuffs that I like and love to do.
This blog will be active from 2017 (4 more days to go) as this is my ultimate new year resolution of this year.
Happy reading and happy new year in advancešš
This post will be helpful for couples planning for their Pregnancy
FERTILIZATION PROCESS
Around 300Millions of Sperms are released to vagina during ejaculation
In that 300million, few million sperms flow out of vagina and some will die in the acidic environment of vagina and some survive in the fluid .
Then the survival sperms have to enter the cervix where there will be watery mucus (which is open for female for 2 -3 days (ovulation days) .
The sperms swim through cervix towards the utrues opening , where millions of sperms die in the mucus itself and some gets stuck in the folds of cervix and faint , as sperms have 5-6 days life they might again wake and continue the journey till cervix is open ( cervix opens for only 2 days).
The remaining pass through the passage where the women’s immune system cell destroys thousands of sperms thinking that it is a foreign invade.
The remaining sperms divide into two groups where one set swims towards the empty falopine tube and the other swim towards the tube taht contains unfertilized egg ( which is of no use)
Now only a few thousand remains
Inside the fallopian tube a tiny cilia pushes sperms towards utrues and the sperms have to swim against the motion to reach utrues and some sperms get trapped in that cilia and die.
The remaining sperms head are protected by a reproductive gland chemical in the passage which makes it hyperactive for the next process and reaches the egg(only few dozens sperms are left).
The egg is covered with a thick layer , the sperms have to push through the layers to reach the outer layer of egg .
when it reaches the outer layer of egg they are showered with digestive enzymes and then the first sperm that move towards and attaches itself to the egg cell membrane wins the race.
In next few minutes the outer layer fuses ,pushing other sperms outside .
Meanwhile inside the egg a male membrane attaches itself to the sperm and creates genetic material which spilts into 23 chromosome and female genetic material also divides itself into 23 chromosome.
Both of them are pulled to each other through a force of web like rope.
They both join together and completing the fertilization process forming a genetic code that determines the gender , hair , eye color and 1000 of characters of the baby and grows as a baby in 9 months there.
It make it successful in few attempts quality ( healthy, good and fast mobility ) and quantity (millions and millions ) of sperms are important.
PRE PREGNANCY PLANNING
Choose a doctor and keep her from pre planning to delivery and post delivery.
LIFESTYLE AND ROUTINE
Min 2-3 litres of water everyday
40min workouts/ streches in weeks
BMI- Healthy weight for the height
6-8 hours of sleeps and reduce stress
Workout and Yoga
HEALTH CHECKUP
Take tests 3 months before planning if any parameters are abnormal medication are given in prior before planning and making to normal.
No diabetes, no cholesterol, no bp , good BMI- fast chances of successful attempt
Take a master checkup with testosterone test ( sperm count) before planning.
Folic acid tablet intake for a healthy baby growth and withstanding of feutus in the utrues- 3 months before pregnancy.
Healthy life style( strictly no junks) during planning process.
Always keep body cool( no heat) for egg to withstand in utrues.
Reduce over weight.
Try on the ovulation period window for successful attempt . Keep a ovulation and periods calender and note down everything.
Avoid late working hours and stress
Regular eating and sleeping pattern .
6months -1 year is the avg period for trying natural pregnancy( for age below 30). incase if more that 1 year of natural trying and not pregnant consult a doctor.
FOODS THAT INCREASE SPERM COUNT, QUALITY AND MOBILITY IN MALE
Dark chocolate
Banana
Egg
Spinach
Avacados
Berries
Tomatoes
Walnuts
Fenugreek seeds
Pomogranate
Ashwagandha
Fish
Pumpkin seeds
Oranges
Jadhika
Green leafy vegetables and beans
No alcohol / smoking
Avoid high dairy fat, junks, meats, soy products, fried items, trans fats, caffeine and airated drinks
FOODS THAT INCREASE EGG QUALITY IN FEMALE
Folic acid tablet
Green leafy veggies
Lemon
Sunflower seeds
Grapes and oranges
Cooked tomato
Nuts
Pineapple
Cinnamon
Amla
YOGA AND WORKOUT
MALE :
FEMALE :
OVULATION WINDOW
For a person who gets periods regularly (28 days cycle ) the ovulation period comes on the 14th day ( mid cycle in 28 days) means after 7 days of periods if had sex from 14th day – 22nd day) high chances of successful attempt, as in these days the egg grows big and runptures, making the sperms easy to reach them.
Have sex with emotional connect during ovulation window which makes the sperm string enough. Do not pressure urself and do it as a daily job.
After sex be on bed for atleast 30mins in the same position.
Eg : if my avg cycle length is 28 days and I got my periods on 9th June then 9-13 I will be on periods and then from 20- 26th if had sex high chances of becoming pregnant and exact ovulation day will be on 24th. The 7 days are the ovulation window – have sex daily or on Alternative days .
OVULATION TRACKER APP
You can use a period, sex and ovulation date tracker app.
I have tried Clue and Flo.
SOME COMMON OVULATION SYMPTOMS
Sore and big breast
Thin clear/ white sticky mucus
Abdominal cramps in front and back
Nose block
Indigestion
Constipation
If the egg successfully fertilized in the ovulation period, then it goes to the embedding stage where the feutus embedds itself to the uterus linning , this happens in 3-5 days after successful ovulation period and stops the next period from coming .
There is no sleeping position for the sperm to swim easily it’s a myth so don’t strain urself.
SUCCESSFUL IMPLANTATION PERIOD SYMPTOMS
Embedding period will have same symptoms as like early period symptom
– white sticky stretchy mucus
– brown spotting
– abd cramps
– breast changes
– Nausea and indigestion
– Constipation
– Spotting – light red/ orange like spotting when crossing the period days ( where u will not get periods instead u will come across these symptoms)
All ovulation, embedding and periods symptoms will be same so it’s difficult to identify whether it was successful or unsuccessful. So don’t give up hope and also note down every symptom u undergo and listen to Ur body.
THE FINAL RESULT – PREGNANCY TEST
After successful embedding and Skipping the periods, take test (home kit) after 2 weeks of skipping periods ( a total of 42 days of no period days ) and result will be accurate as HCG levels will multiply in this period making the result accurate. After positive , go to doctor.
HCG are high in cabbage naturally.
Test need to be taken in home from the first early morning urination for accurate results.
Pregnancy is not just women things it’s 50/50 – contribution of male and female both have to have knowledge in all these and be Healthy contributor.
Note : All information are my personal experience from my own pregnancy , learnt through my pediatrician and neo natal consultant are being collated as a blog. Opinions may differ.
Healing takes time, but asking for help is courageous
DEPRESSION – GENERAL TYPES TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE
DAILY LIFE STRUGGLES- SERIES OF HEART BREAKING EVENTS
PHYSICAL DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
PHASES OF DEPRESSION :
PHYSICAL – Tired, aches pains, weakness, disturbed sleep and less/ over eating
FEELING – sadness, irritation, losing interest in everything , guilt
THOUGHTS – Hopeless , difficulty in decision making, thinking worthless, Thoughts of dying
ACTIONS – reduced social interaction, inability to work , withdrawal from favourite activities. SYMPTOMS TO INDENTIFY A PERSON IS UNDERGOING DEPRESSION
Depression level depends on the number of symptoms, how long they last, and how much they get in the way of daily functioning depending on the phases of depression
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
FAMILY MEMBER IS A ALCOHOL ADDICT
Person concerned can be encouraged to seek treatment by asking the patient to share the hazardous drinking brochure
People close to the family member can encourage and support him/her to stop drinking
PHYSICALLY ABUSIVE SPOUSE
Seek the help of someone who may be able to speak to the spouse
Discuss safety measures
Referral to support agencies
PATIENT DOES NOT HAVE A JOB
Explore options of job opportunities such as ads for vacancies
Ask friends and family to explore their network
Share information about government employment schemes
ILLNESS IN THE FAMILY
Encourage the family to seek the right treatment
Follow medical advice
Refer the person to a specialist/agency/hospital
Care for the personās needs suitably
Seek support for oneself to deal with the burden of care
RELATIONSHIP DIFFICULTIES
Identify ways of communicating better
Ask the person close to the patient to come for a session
Involve a third person who can help the patient
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES
Look for better job opportunities
Refer to government schemes such as pension schemes
Explore ways of saving
Seek help from friends/family
A PERSON IN THE FAMILY WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Seek professional help to support the person
Gather information and enhance skills to care for the person
Seek support for oneself to deal with the burden of care
Refer to an agency
DIFFICULTY IN COPING WITH WORK STRESS
Learn useful ways to cope with stress, such as taking short breaks
Time management
Improve skills that will help with work performance
Seek support from seniors/co-workers
STRESS AND LONELINESS CAUSED BY LIVING AWAY FROM HOME AND FAMILY
Maintain regular communication with family
Create a support network of friends
Join community activities
ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH NO FAMILY SUPPORT
Explore possibility of building a support network
Provide information about government schemes
Refer to agency
COUNSELLING THERAPY TO BE FOLLOWED :
HAP – HEALTHY ACTIVITY PROGRAM
Body, feeling, thought
8 sessions 3 phases each
PHQ 9 – questions are asked to the person to know the level of depression he/she is under going and analyzing the suicidal risk.
EARLY PHASE (1-2 SESSION)
Getting started
Understanding problems
Commitment to treatment
Addressing barriers
MIDDLE PHASE :
From the assessment of phase one
Judging activity targets and encouraging activities
Identifying barriers and how to overcome them
Helping patients solve or cope with life problems
Ending Phase
Gaining strength
Preparing for situations that may trigger depression in the future and generating plans to deal with them
When u give counseling to a person
Focus on action
Be non-judge mental
Acknowledge the patientās experience
Be encouraging
Express warmth and be genuine
PHASE 1
3 important questions to get to know their intensity of pain
What Happened
How did you feel
What did you do
Few people struggle to figure out what is the reason behind feeling low/ depressed
WHAT HAPPENED :
Severe stress, defined as a traumatic event (e.g. death of a loved one, loss of a job, serious accident or injury)
Long-term stress, defined as problems the patient has been dealing with for a long time (e.g. work-related or relationship problems; lack of care from family and isolated ignored; long-term financial problems; or having to care for a sick family member)
Harmful childhood experience (e.g. abuse, neglect or trauma)
HOW DID YOU FEEL
Ex : Arugument with spouse
Sadness and irritation
Low interest or motivation
Decreased energy – feeling tired and fatigued
Lowered attention and concentration – inability to study or keep at one task for long
Thoughts of hopelessness, worthlessness and helplessness
Tell them it’s common , these feelings are normal in the phase of lifeās challenges.
WHAT DID YOU DO
Not meeting or talking to friends and family
Not going to work
Doing routine activities, e.g. sleeping, eating, hygiene routines, in disorderly ways
Stopping or reducing physical activity (staying in bed, not exercising, etc.)
Increasing conflict with people close to them
Thinking again and again about their problems
And we can say
The problem with this kind of behavior is that it keeps you stuck in feeling low/down/stressed as you are less engaged in things that make you happy.ā
Suggest them to stop
EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITIES THAT DONāT MAKE YOU FEEL GOODS
Watching TV for hours at a time
Lying in bed for long periods
Not attending work
Not caring for personal appearance and hygiene
SUGGEST THEM THESE ACTIVITIES
Speaking to a friend
Spending time in hobbies
Praying or reading religious or motivational books
Going for a walk
Distracting in things u love to do.
Let the pain out by exercises and physical activity.
SIGNIFICANT OTHER (SO)
An important part of counseling involves helping family members understand what depression is and ways to treat it.
If the SO attends the session, ask the person if he/she wants to provide more information on the patientās problems and if he/she has questions.
BEARERS DURING SESSIONS
Uncommunicative and doesnāt open up about problems
Spend greater amount of time in engaging and explaining how treatment will help.
Assure the patient that all information will be confidential.
Speak to the patient alone if he/she has come with the SO
Suffering from personal crisis
Allow time for the patient to show sadness or emotional pain. PHASE 2
ASSESSMENT OF IMPROVMENT / WORSENING OF MOOD SWINGS
If worsening
Problem solving is an important form of activation for many patients.
Common problems and solutions table refer
Identify a problem and generate solutions when attempting to solve problems in the patientās life
Support the patient in doing the activities
Motivate them to feel better , as they are no longer alone they have support
Help them fight back difficulties and face them.
Give hope and confidence.
As sessions continues
The SO can help:
Encourage the patient to continue engaging in activities that help them feel better
Identify stressors that may cause tension and aid the patient in finding solution
STRATEGIES :
OVER THINKING OF PROBLEM :
Encourage to distract
Make them understand overthinking will never help in sorting
Tell them if a problem has solution, try the solution and end it , if no solution and not under our control, time heals . Refer examples of people who has gone through even more worsed problems and are now happy ( either real / imaginary example to Make them feel better and worried)
FEELING ANXIOUS AND TENSED
Breathing exercises and mediation/ yoga for inner peace.
3, PROBLEM WITH A PERSON CLOSE TO HIM/ HER :
Effective communication.
Communicate and sort out at the right time.
Put yourself in his/ her situation and talk.
Never argue , make them understand how u feel and got hurt .
Never bring past , talk about the present incident that hurted you..
Give time for them to realize and understand.
Get help of a third person who can help in this like a common friend or relative to sort out.
SLEEPING DIFFICULTY :
Constant sleeping and waking up hours
Hot shower before bed
Breathing exercises, eye exercises
Avoid afternoon nap
No overthinking of problems/ worrying
No tea coffee before bed
Book/ Audio story that makes them asleep
No sleeping pills
ALCOHOL/ TOBACCO ADDICTION
Personal advices and suggest family to advice
If worsening ,
Go with Medications
No improvement/ worsening of mood swings after attending 2 phases also The PHASE 3 MEDICATIONS – ANTI DEPRESSION PILL
Antidepressants are widely used and have benefited many by helping to reduce symptoms and improve overall health
They are not addictive
They may produce side effects, but these are common, mild and short-term
They may take up to two weeks to start showing positive effects
It is important to take them regularly for maximum benefit
It is important to take them as prescribed by the doctor, even if one feels an improvement. Stopping the medicines before the suggested time frame can cause the problems to return
Taking them regularly is an important activity target. Explore possible barriers and solutions
Report any unusual or severe side effects to the supervisor, who can discuss them with the doctor. Always encourage the patient to talk to his/her doctor about any questions about the medication or side effects
The most common ones are Fluoxetine and Amitryptilline.
Ponniyin Selvanis a world renowned Tamil historical novel written by Kalki Krishnamurthy about Chozha dynasty in the 10th century. It was published in 1950s as a series and later got compiled into a manuscript consisting 5 volumes. The story revolves around the conspiracies against then ruling King Sundara Chozha and his 3 children – Aditya Karikalan, Kundavai and Arulmozhi varman (Raja Raja Chozha). Vandhiyathevan, a charming young man who sets out to the Chozha land to deliver a message to the King and the prince also plays a major role. It has multiple other interesting characters as well. The story travels along most parts of Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. This blog would help in planning an itinerary to explore these historical and archeological places (across Tamil Nadu) mentioned in the story. Note: Places ONLY with possible image reference are added below.
SPOT 1:
VEERANAM LAKE – Kaatumanar koil, Cuddalore 235 KMS FROM CHENNAI
Built by Rajadithya Chozha.
One of the water reservoirs from where water is supplied to Chennai.
Gets water from Kollidam.
Chozha princess Kundavai used to come here for refreshment at the banks of Veeranam lake during spring season.
Gangai konda Chozhapuram is not part of Ponniyin Selvan, but Raja Raja Chozhan’s (the main character of the book) son, Rajendra Chozhan had constructed it.
SPOT 7:
KEEZHAIYUR IRATTAI KOIL – Pazhuvur, Ariyalur
163 KMS FROM GANGAI KONDA CHOZHAPURAM
Nandhini – the queen of Pazhuvur and her husband (as per the book), Pazhuvettarayar – the ruler lived here.
Kovil has sculptures of Nandhi, the naughty Boodhakaris in varied poses, warriors fighting inside a dragonās mouth, creatures of fantasy and mythology like the Yaali (a mix of lion, elephant, horse)
SPOT 8:
RAJA RAJA CHOZHAN MAUSOLEUM – Udaiyalur, Thanjavur
206 KMS FROM PAZHUVUR
The tomb of the great Raja Raja Chozhan – the mesmerising Arulmozhi Varman.
A linga is placed above the tomb (and is referred as Pallipadai).
SPOT 9:
PAALKULATHI AMMAN TEMPLE – Udaiyalur, Thanjavur
NEAR BY THE MAUSOLEUM
Kalvettu (epigraph) announcing the death of Arul mozhi varman in pillar entrance of this temple.
SPOT 10:
SOMESHWARAR TEMPLE – Keezha pazhayarai, Kumbakonam 3.5 KMS FROM UDAIYALUR
Built by Aditya Chozha-I
Vandhiyathevan comes to the town on Sri Krishna Jayanthi day and manages to get quite an entry along with the “Koothu” performers.
SPOT 11:
AIRAVATESVARA TEMPLE – Kudambur AKA Kumbakonam
6.6 KMS FROM PAZHAYARAI
This location is also believed to be the spot where Lord Yama prayed to the prime deity to get rid of a burning sensation all over his body which he was cursed.
The below are musical steps that produce all the seven ‘swaras’ (notes) of music when tapped on different points of the steps.
SPOT 12:
BRIHADEESWARA TEMPLE (BIG TEMPLE), Thanjavur 39 KMS FROM KUMBAKONAM
Built by Arulmozhi Varman – Biggest and beautiful temple with mysteries.
There is a locked-up sannadhi (designated place) for Yama, the god of death. This is kept private.
SPOT 13:
Soodamani buddha viharam – Public Office Rd, Melakottaivasal, VOC Nagar, Nagapattinam 93 KMS FROM THANJAVUR
This is the vihar where Arulmozhi Varman stayed with budha bishus before cylone & got treated for his fever.
SPOT 14:
KODIYAKKARAI (POINT CALIMER) 59 KMS FROM NAGAPATTINAM
Arulmozhi varman, Vandhiyathevan and others left for Eezha Naadu (now Sri Lanka). It is the place where Poonguzhali lived with her hallucinations and sang those wonderful songs
OTHERS :
KODUMBALUR – Pudukottai
The place where Vanathi lived. Moovar kovil is a famous temple in kodumbalur.
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Mix and pour to the fried aloo
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