Jul 25, 2009

Change in fertilizer subsidy policy can help India save crores, ensure food security - India Report

Change in fertilizer subsidy policy can help India save crores, ensure food security - India Report

New Delhi, India — Moving away from current Government subsidies on synthetic fertiliser that lead to poor soils and less food, and investing in ecological farming will have triple benefits: save public money, ensure food security under less rain and a changing climate, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, says ‘Subsidising Food Crisis’ – a scientific report released by Greenpeace today.

The fertiliser report, a joint effort by scientists from Institute of Agriculture Visva Bharathy University, West Bengal, offers a scientific analysis linking the increasing fertiliser subsidies to yield stagnation in agriculture. In 2008/09 the Government of India had set aside an amount of 119,772 crore Rupees for synthetic fertiliser subsidies.

Releasing the report, Greenpeace India’s Sustainable Agriculture campaigner Gopikrishna said, “The irrational subsidy doled out by the government provokes the excessive usage of synthetic fertilisers leading to soil degradation, a major cause for yield stagnation”. He further opined that “The potential for a shift from synthetic to organic nitrogen fertilisers is real: India can save a substantial amount of taxpayers’ money along the way”.

The report points out that in Punjab, the state with highest use of synthetic fertilisers in India, data on the relationship between food grain production and fertiliser consumption from 1960 to 2003 show that in spite of consistent increment in N-P-K fertiliser consumption, grain yield has not only stagnated but also showed a declining trend with fertiliser application during the later period, 1992 to 2003. The average crop response to fertiliser use was around 25 kg of grain per kg of fertiliser during 1960s, the said value has reduced drastically to 8 kg/kg only during late 1990s. High use of chemical fertilisers is mostly also associated with high level of water consumption and micro-nutrient deficiency in soil leading to decline in water table and further deterioration of the soil.

’Subsidising Food Crisis’ for the first time calculates the greenhouse gas emissions from the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser, both by its manufacture and use. Synthetic nitrogen fertilisers contribute 6 percent of the India’s total greenhouse gas emissions, comparable to the road transport sector. A shift from synthetic nitrogen fertilisers to efficient and ecological fertilisers will reduce this contribution from 6 to 2 percent. “At a time when it is extremely urgent that the whole world fights climate change, the Government of India could save significant emissions by shifting subsidies to ecological farming. The good news is that this is also a proven way to make agriculture more resilient to upcoming climate change conditions, like less water and more unpredictable rains’, said Reyes Tirado, one of the authors and senior research scientist at the Greenpeace Research Laboratories in the University of Exeter in the UK.

Based on the report released 5 days prior to the first full budget by the new UPA government on July 6th Greenpeace India demands that the Government needs to:

1. Look into an alternate subsidy system that promotes ecological farming and use of organic soil amendments.

2. Shift the irrational subsidy policy for synthetic fertilisers to sustainable ecological practices in agriculture.

3. Re-focus scientific research on ecological alternatives, to identify agro-ecological practices that ensure future food security under a changing climate.


Notes to Editor

The report is authored by Dr B.C Roy and Dr G N Chattopadhyay of Visva Bharathy University and Dr Reyes Tirado, from Greenpeace Research laboratories at the University of Exeter. While Dr Roy, an agricultural economist, has years of experience in agricultural growth and poverty and water-food security, Dr Chattopadhyay is a Soil Science specialist with extensive experience in vermicomposting. Dr. Tirado, an agricultural ecologist, currently leads projects on how ecological farming and biodiversity can help mitigate and adapt food systems to upcoming climate change conditions.

Jul 24, 2009

Ayurvedic Concepts Introduction to Ayurveda













Ayurvedic Concepts Introduction to Ayurveda

Ayurveda (Science of life) is the traditional medicine and natural healing system of India and its cultural sphere. Its foundation comes from the Vedic Era, the primitive age around 5000 years ago. It is appropriate to say that it is the Mother of all Healing Systems. Ayurveda is one of the most comprehensive healing systems in the world, dealing integrally with body, mind and spirit. Ayurveda has classified the body system according to the theory of Tridosha to overcome all ailments by eliminating the basic cause. The basic objective of Ayurveda is to educate people on how to take care of their health by themselves and increase their span of healthy life. One can achieve this goal by monitoring and balancing one’s nutritional diet and life style. Keeping good habits to heal and prevent illness and inadequacy of body functioning. This system is related to the soul, body & mind simultaneously. Psychosomatic theory recognizes that the mind can create illness in the body. To Understand the Ayurvedic System, the following fundamental section must be understood in detail: 1. Five elements (Base of constitution of the universe). 2. Three doshas- their normal and abnormal stage. 3. Three types of doshas and their significance. 4. Diseases caused by individual doshas. 5. Application of treatment as per symptoms of doshas. 6. Pathya- Apathya (Precaution and care of diet) (Foods to be taken - Foods to be avoided) 7. Three types of vitalities and their relation with the human being and the basis of their healing treatment. These are known as qualities of mind (Satva-Rajas-Tamas) and should be considered. 8. Six tastes- Sweet, salty, bitter, sour, pungent and astringent. These become the cause of different diseases when aggravated. Creation of Five Elements The whole universe is made up of five essential elements- Building blocks that all life forms contain: Ether, air, fire, water and earth. We can easily see how life was created from the subtlest to the grossest matter. From eternity, the subtlest form of matter is ether. Ether mixing with eternity creates air, more observable or experiential element. As air moves, it eventually creates friction, which creates heat or fire. Heat produces moisture, thus creating water, the densest element; if one tries to walk through water, one is slowed by its density. Finally, water produces the densest form of matter, earth. Ayurveda says that all of the creations, including humans, are made up of the combination of all five elements. These elements are the subtlest aspects of human life, finer than the molecular, atomic, or subatomic levels. This is the level that Ayurveda healing works on. Focusing on the cause of the grosser levels of life, the denser aspects will be taken care of since they are made of these five elements. Just as a strong foundation supports a strong building, the five elements (the foundation of all matter) when strong and balanced in a person, they will automatically balance the more material levels. Thus, Ayurveda does not need to look at isolated parts of the human anatomy, or at the vitamin, chemical, or nutritional level of health. It simply balances the elements, and this balances the more physical levels. A person diagnosed with a duodenal ulcer is an example of this balancing. Rather than creating a name for a symptom, Ayurveda identifies the illness as an excess of the fire elements. Acid is a by-product of heat. Ayurveda will look to see in what part of the patient’s life overheating occurs. It may be due to eating excessive fiery foods and spices like tomatoes and peppers. One’s career may be causing undue anger (i.e. hot temper). Perhaps the person drinks alcohol (fire water). Once the cause is learned, suggestions for reducing a person’s excessive intake of fire are discussed. Simultaneously, the patient is advised to use more of the air and water elements to balance the heat with coolness (air cools heat, water puts out the fire). Thus, the holistic approach of Ayurveda seeks the cause of an illness and restores balance, using the insight of the elemental creation of the universe. Description of the Five Elements 1. Space- Sky- Akash (Ether): It is an omni present and all prevailing element, which serves as an abode (dominating or controlling) to all the other four elements and objects in the universe. It is due to space that one can separate or differentiate various objects and different parts of the objects. The same space exists in the body, which creates differentiation and division in the tissues of the body. 2. Air-Vayu: Air contains oxygen, which is a vital element for the existence of all living creatures. Wind is responsible for all the movement in nature. It is in the presence of oxygen in the air that fire can exhibit its action. Wind, in the form of a storm, can cause the destruction of trees, crops, houses etc. The same term as “Vata” applies to the body, which acts in the body as commanding all activities and functions for its betterment and its abnormalities. The knowledge of these facts, helps in the treatment of disease. 3. Energy-Agni (Heat) (Pitta): The sun and fire are the main sources of energy in nature. The sun maintains equitable environmental temperature and light. These properties of the sun are essential and vital for survival of life. The sun’s heat is the source for ripening of plants, vegetables, fruits as well human body cells. It also causes evaporation of water, forming clouds which supply the water to the earth, mountains, hills and streams etc. These elements of nature constitute the life of human beings. The same heat is known as Agni or “Pitta” in Ayurveda. It has the role of chemical changes in the body helping digestion, forming various secretions and enzymes. 4. Water-Apa (Kapha): Water is found in the atmosphere, the sea, lakes, rivers etc. Water is the basic element for sustaining life. It has the cooling effect in the environment. It also feeds the plants, crops etc. The same element in Ayurveda is Kapha. It constitutes the various cells of the body and provides strength as well as life to human beings 5. Solid or Earth: This element itself is predominantly solid. It gives shelter and protection to human beings to work and move on the surface of earth. It is also a source of life and existence. The solid (Earth) maintains life and stability in the nature. The same element represents the development and stability of the body. All the solid elements in the body, such as the bones, teeth, etc. are of the Earth constitution. The Earth property is the base of the constitution of the body. Tri-Doshas Parallel to the three qualities of mind in creation are the three doshas or constitutions in human body. Vata, Pitta and Kapha are the three biological elements, which constitute the structural and fundamental units of all the living cells, tissues, organs and the body as a whole. The three doshas originate from five elements, i.e. the doshas are the basis of five elements. Relation of the five elements with the three doshas: 1. Vata has relation with air. 2. Pitta has relation with Heat - Energy- Fire (Agni). 3. Kapha has the relation with liquid substances of nature i.e. Water (Earth) 4. Akash (Space) forms the space in the body and division in the various cells. 5. Earth forms the solid parts of the body. Therefore, the doshas act in the body in accordance with the five elements that are the base of nature as well as Ayurvedic Theory of treatment. The functioning and existence of the body entirely depends on Vata, Pitta, Kapha. To the three elements of constitution i.e. air, water and heat, the Sanskrit names have been given according to their significance (properties) i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The name themselves show their properties and foundation: Details of Doshas Vata: - Vata or air means movement in the universe. Vata is responsible for all the movements. Vata molecules are light, minute, clear, rough and dry. They are always mobile and move in all directions. They quickly spread throughout the body. Vata is cold in nature and causes the diseases related to cold. Because of its minute nature, it cannot be visualized in any form in the body but its presence can be proved by its actions. It is the electricity, setting the organism into motion, marinating the equilibrium between Pitta and Kapha (inerts). It is the sole power to control all the movements of nerves, tissues, cells and systems. Vata may be understood as nerve force, electro motor, physical activity or that which is responsible for motion. It controls the actions of the prefrontal lobe, motor cortex and spinal cord. It carries all the sensory impulses to their centers and also maintains the efficiency of the sense organs. Vata has five divisions or responsibilities in the body, which exist in the different parts of the body. Pran is located in the head and governs the chest, throat, mind, heart, sense organs, intelligence, expectorating, sneezing, belching, inspiration, and swallowing of food—outward movement. Udan resides in the chest and controls the nose, navel, throat, and is responsible for initiating speech, effort, enthusiasm, the capacity to work, complexion, and memory—upward movement. Vyan is found in the heart and rapidly moves throughout the body. It regulates all body movements, including walking, raising and lowering of the body parts, and opening and closing the eyes. Saman is located near the digestive fire. It works in the alimentary tract, and other abdominal organs. It holds food in the alimentary tract (absorbing nutrients and excreting wastes), helps digest foods, separates nutrients from waste, and eliminates the waste—equalized movement. Apan is seated in the colon, and controls the waist, bladder, genitals, and thighs. Its main function is downward movement of wastes (feces, urine), reproductive fluid, menstrual fluid, and it also controls the downward movement of the fetus. Pitta (Heat) Pitta represents energy or heat (Calorie) in the body. Further, Pitta is the combination of energy (heat) and liquid. Heat is the active principle whereas liquid acts as a vehicle. Life on earth depends on energy derived from the Sun. Digestion entirely depends on Pitta (Agni). The process of digestion continues in the gastro-intestinal tract and in the tissues by means of various digestive and tissue enzymes (known as Pitta). Character of Pitta Pitta is hot, light, clear and viscous and has a penetrating power, mobile, pungent, sour and has strong foul smell. It tends to move upward and downward (on the principle of gravity). It increases heat and body temperature as well as appetite and thirst. It maintains the complexion, color and luster of skin. It renders the skin soft and thin. It also maintains the vision. Its main sites are digestive tract, body fluids, blood, sweat, skin, eyes and brain. There are five types of Pitta in the body which exist in the different parts of the body 1. Pachak Pitta (digestive fire): - The gastro-intestinal tract is the seat of Pachak Pitta. The fire digests and transforms food, emulsifying food fats and separating absorbable nutrients from wastes, so they may be passed to lacteals by absorption (Food becoming partially digested in the stomach is called chyme. This chyme passes into the small intestine where it becomes digested by the pancreatic juice and bile. The usable byproduct is lymph and fatty matter, or chyle. The chyle moves through lacteals, or lymphatic vessels which carry chyle from small intestine to the thoracic duct. From the thoracic duct, the chyle is sent into the blood). Pachaka (digestive enzymes), through digestion, automatically nourishes the other four Pittas. 2. Ranjak Pitta: - The main sites of this Pitta are the liver, spleen, stomach and small intestines. It is represented by the bile, enzymes and bone marrow. Its function is synthesis of hemoglobin and imparting red color to the blood. 3. Sodhaka Pitta: - The brain is the main site of Shodak Pitta. It is represented by the cellular enzymes of nerve cells. It helps in performing mental function such as knowledge, intelligence and consciousness by maintaining rhythmic and cardiac contractions. 4. Alochak Pitta: - It exists in the eyes. It is represented by the enzymes in the rode and cones in the retina. It functions in perception of light. 5. Bhrajak Pitta: - The skin is the main site of this Pitta. It keeps the skin warm and is responsible for its normal complexion and luster by keeping secretions from the sweat and sebaceous glands of the skin active. Kapha The Biological element of Kapha is derived from the two basic physical elements namely earth and water. Kapha molecules are heavy, stable, smooth, soft, viscous, shiny and moist, white in color and predominantly have a sweet and slightly salty taste. Kapha constitutes the main body mass and is responsible for the shape and form of the body. Kapha fills the intercellular spaces of the body as connective tissues including mucus, synovial fluids and tendons. All the cells, tissues and organs of the body are predominantly composed of Kapha elements. The biological combination of solid and liquids in varying proportions is responsible for the varying structure and composition of various tissues like body fluids (Rasa), semen, blood, muscle, fat, bone marrow and brain. The fluid component of Kapha is responsible for the maintenance and formation of body fluids. Because of its heavy and stable qualities, it is responsible for strength stability and firmness of body and mind. Because of its oily nature, it prevents friction between the two parts of the body. In muscles, it gives strength to the body. In fact, it gives shape (form) to it. In the semen, it is responsible for fertility. The brain and nerves tissues predominantly contain Kapha molecules. Kapha of inferior quality in the brain produces a stab of ignorance, delusion, laziness and jealousy. Five sites of Kapha in body: 1. Kledak :- It is present in the stomach and intestines up to the colon. It is the mucus secretion in the gastro intestinal tract. It dilutes the food taken, and also helps the digestion and supports the Kapha elements to work properly throughout the body. 2. Avalambak :- It is present in the chest. It constitutes the myocardial and Alveoli (Lungs tissue), plensal and pericardial fluids. It supports and gives strength to the heart, lungs and bone cage of the body. 3. Bodhak :- Present in the oral cavity and throat, represented by saliva. It helps to appreciate taste by the tongue. It also helps to moisten the food for easy ingestion and digestion. 4. Tarpak Kapha :- Situated in the cranial cavity and is represented by Kapha molecule of brain, cerebrospinal fluids. It supports the nutrition of brain and nourishes the sense organs. 5. Shleshak Kapha: - Known as sinovial fluid in the joints. It provides nutrition to the ends of the bones and its presence prevents friction during joint movements and, particularly supports to constitute and strength to the body. Vayu/Pitta, Vayu/Kapha, Pitta/Kapha, and a combination of all three (tridosha). Although finding the cause of an illness is still a mystery to modern science, it was and continues to be the main goal of Ayurveda. Six stages of the development of disease were known, including aggravation, accumulation, overflow, relocation, a buildup in a new site, and manifestation into the recognizable disease. Modern equipment and diagnosis can only detect a disease during the fifth and sixth stages of illness. Ayurvedic physicians can recognize an illness in the making before it creates more serious imbalances in the body. Health is seen as a balance of the biological humors, whereas disease is an imbalance of the humors. Ayurveda creates balance by supplying deficient humors and reducing the excess ones. Surgery is seen as a last resort. Modern medicine is just beginning to realize the need to supply rather than to remove, but still does not know how or what to supply. Additionally, there are over 2,000 medicinal plants classified in India’s materia medica. A unique therapy, known as pancha karma (five actions), completely removes toxins from the body. This method reverses the disease path from its manifestation stage, back into the blood stream, and eventually into the gastrointestinal tract (the original site of the disease). It is achieved through special diets, oil massage, and steam therapy. At the completion of these therapies, special forms of emesis (vomiting), purgation, and enemas remove excesses from their sites of origin. Finally, Ayurveda rejuvenates—rebuilding the body’s cells and tissues after toxins are removed. Significance of Doshas Disease is caused by imbalancing of the doshas. For example, if a Pitta dosha eats much ginger, it will create excess fire in the digestive system (body). This results in Pitta disorders like acid indigestion. Disease may be caused by deficient, improper or excess contact with seasons ( e.g., excess cold in winter), sensory objects (e.g., excessive light/sound), and activities (e.g., over exercise). VATA SYMPTOMS AND SIGNIFICANCE The following symptoms show the causes of Vata and significance (existence) in the body: 1. Joints and Muscles: Pain all over the body or in individual parts i.e. joints-muscles-nerves etc. (Arthritis). 2. Muscles :- Myalgia, muscular pain, tenderness in the muscles. 3. Nerves- Neuralgia- Other stages of Vata disease- hemiplagia, facial paralysis, trigerminal, neuralgia, neurotic pain in any part of the body—other diseases of the nervous system 4. Convulsions, hysteria –epilepsy –spasm, tremors—stiffness 5. Abdominal pain:-Accumulation of wind in the digestive tract. 6. Renal colic., colic pain 7. Pain in the joints – Pain in the chest, pain in the back Use of Herbal Medicine: Reslim, Gluco health (Glubeta), Chanderprabha, Respiton, Sitopladi churna, Talisadi churna, Trikatu, Antma syrup Kapha Oil for local application or steaming Tastes: Tastes have crucial significance in Ayurveda. According to Ayurvedic theory, there are six tastes existing in every food, plants, herbs, etc. and these play a vital role in human body: 1. Sweet (Madhus) 2. Sour (Amal) 3. Salty (Lawan) 4. Pungent ( Kattu) 5. Bitter (Tikt) 6. Astringent ( Kashaya) These tastes have the direct relation with doshas. These tastes may either aggravate or pacify the doshas: Vata (air), Pitta (fire), Kapha (water). For example: 1. Sweet (Madhu) :- Increases the Kapha and subsides the Vayu (Vata) and Pitta. 2. Sour (Amal) :- Increases the Pitta and subsides the Vayu (Vata) and Kapha. 3. Salty (Lawan) :- Increases the Pitta and Kapha and subsides the Vayu (Vata). 4. Pungent (Kattu) :- Increases the Pitta and subsides Kapha and Vayu (Vata). 5. Bitter (Tikta) :- Increases the Vayu (Vata) and subsides the Pitta and Kapha. 6. Astringent (Kashaya) :- Increases the Vayu (Vata) and subsides the Pitta and Kapha. 7. Sweet, sour, salty: Subsides the Vayu and increases the Kapha and Pitta. 8. Pungent, bitter, astringent: Subsides the Kapha and increases the Pitta and Vayu. 9. Astringent, bitter, sweet: Subsides the Pitta and increases the Kapha and Vayu. 1. Sweet, Sour, Salty :- Increase Kapha and Pitta, subsides the Vayu 2. Pungent, bitter, sweet :- Increase the Kapha and subsides the Pitta 3. Astringent, bitter, sweet :- Increase the Kapha and subsides the Pitta. The six tastes have the relation with five elements also : 1. Sweet, Pungent, astringent :- (Relation with ) :- Water 2. Salty :- (Relation with ) :- Earth 3. Sour, salty :- (Relation with ) :- Fire (Heat) 4. Astringent, bitter :- (Relation with ) :- Vayu (Air) Omni Present:Akash (ether). Sweet taste is the most nourishing and as each taste becomes less nourishing, it becomes more bitter, until it is astringent – the least nourishing. That is why meals should be tasteful. In aggravated doshas, to maintain health, a little of each taste is prescribed in Ayurveda. Qualities of the Brain- Satva- Rajas- Tamas 1. Satva means good quality of mind. 2. Rajas means undesirable/medium quality of mind. 3. Tamas means bad quality of mind. Parallel to the three qualities of mind in creation are the three doshas or constitutions in human body. These are the three qualities of mind, which are formed at the time of imbedding of the fetus in the human being and just compared with the formation of genes, which sustain throughout life. They have a deep relation with the Ayurvedic system and treatment. Treatment of Satva persons is maintained and applied according to nature of the Satva person; similarly Rajas and Tamas persons are treated according to their nature. Description: 1. Satva persons are holy, steady, clear minded, religious and follow the path of truth. They are persons of good manners and characters. They posses a great degree of self control and never become upset or angry. They remain calm, quiet, mentally strong, less sleepy and respectful. They are always dedicated to improving their knowledge, efficiency and skill. They are persons of strong and correct decisions and many times they are found like saints. 2. Rajas Persons have involvement in worldly affairs. These persons are egoistic, proud, ambitious and have a tendency to rule on others as they are persons of uncertain decisions. Though inattentive they are hard working. They lack proper planning and direction. Their mental makeup is not strong. A wavering mind, emotions like anger, joy, attachment, jealousy and selfishness rules them and are good friends with others for their own interest. 3. Tamas persons are less intelligent, depressed and lazy. The slightest mental exertion tires them. They a have tendency to feel sleepy even during the day. They indulge in eating, drinking, sleeping and sex affairs. They are extremely greedy, irritable and have no interest in the affairs of others. They go to the extent of harming others to safeguard their own interests. These qualities are transferred by parents to their children during fertilization. Environment and diet plays a decisive role in the formation of all the above noted three qualities (Satva-Rajas-Tamas) Some considerable factors: Ayurvedic system of healing takes a long time to fix any problem as the problem is fixed from the roots and the basic cause of the problem is eliminated. So that's why Ayurvedic herbal products are supposed to be taken with confidence, regularity, and should be used for a long time. Ayurvedic treatment has no side effects. Instead of filling the body with vitamins, minerals and other components Which are synthetic or extracted,and canot have all of them at a time. Why not take vitamins, minerals and other nutritious components requird by body from herbs?. Which are in colloidal form, eassily and naturally get absorbed in the body whole having nutritional, assimilating and abosorption values, Without any side effects. For example, one Emblica Officinalis (Amla fruit) provides 20 times more vitamin C than a whole orange. Besides, it has herbal curative properties also. How can a problem be fixed so quickly when it took a long time to develop? It is advisable to use natural products for a long time for better results, as herbal products take time to show any significant results and these results last forever. There is more stress put on the carrier, i.e. the type of liquid that is used to take herbal formulas, and precautions (food habits). The properties of many herbs change simply whether they are taken with cold water or hot water. This shows how the carrier plays a key role in the effectiveness of herbal formulations. The herbal formulation acts faster in a physically weak person, as compared to a healthy person. **These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any Disease.



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Jul 23, 2009

Menopause Information






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Menopause University Is Here To Make Your Transition Easier Than Ever. We provide all the menopause information you will ever need to cope with any menopausal symptoms.
Ask yourself this - Are you ready to face Menopause alone? Or do you want to join women across the country who have already chosen Menopause University to answer their questions and help them win the battle against menopause?

You don’t have to take my word for it though. I’ve helped thousands of women learn to cope with their menopause symptoms, and wipe out symptoms altogether. Take a moment to see what other women suffering from the effects of menopause have to say about how Menopause University helped them:
Real Life Testimonies
How Menopause University Is Far Better
Than Your Regular Doctor’s Visit

When you go to the doctor’s, how much time do you get to spend actually speaking to your doctor? 10, maybe 15 minutes AT BEST? And what do you pay – a $20 or $30 copay? At the end of the visit, it’s no surprise if you feel rushed and cheated all at the same time!

Isn’t your health and wellbeing too important to be rushed? And don’t you want to get more value for your money? Don’t get me wrong – you need to see your doctor, and by no means is Menopause University intended to replace your regular doctor’s visits. Instead, what it’s meant to do is to supplement them, and to help you understand menopause enough so that you can discuss which treatment options are right for you. Too many times, I’ve heard horror stories of women who were prescribed the wrong treatments for their symptoms, and I never want that to happen to you!

With Menopause University, you get to tap into my many years of experience and expertise for at least 90 minutes each week! With each new session, I take the time to share with you everything you need to know about the topic at hand, from explaining the symptoms to teaching you how you can beat them using conventional and alternative therapies.
But that’s not all! When you register for Menopause University right now, I’m giving you THREE FREE GIFTS.

Free Gifts
“Dr. Micki, That’s It. I’m Convinced!
I Need Menopause University! How Do I Enroll?”

Well, I’m sure glad you asked! Enrolling in Menopause University is easy - And you can do it for a steal! In fact, at only $19.95 per session, each session costs less than your average co-pay! And $19.95 gives you all this:

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Access to the live seminar, plus all the seminar materials and notes.
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You’ll also get the opportunity to download the recorded seminar afterward so you can refer back to it on your own time.
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But that’s not all – I’m also allowing you to email me any time, whenever you want with any questions you ever have about your experiences with menopause. And I’m giving you my unconditional guarantee that I’ll personally reply to your emails within 24 hours!

To get started, just click on this link below and complete the order form. You’ll get your 3 FREE GIFTS immediately, and I’ll send your log-in instructions for your very first session. Your initial charge will be $19.95 and will cover the next regularly scheduled webinar. Then, once a week for the next 11 weeks, you’ll be charged $19.95 for each remaining webinar in the series. And don’t forget, if you’re not available for the seminar at the regularly scheduled time, there’s no need to worry – I’ll always send you a link so you can download the recorded webinar and watch it on your computer at any time you’d like.


Looking forward to seeing you at Menopause University!

Menopause University



Menopause Information | Symptoms | Treatments

Ladies, there’s no question about it - Menopause is one of the biggest changes your body will ever experience. Many of us women do not take it lightly because it represents the end of our fertility and the onset of our golden years. Not to mention, menopause can often deliver unwelcomed side-effects that are often uncomfortable and downright unbearable!

But stay with me here – because I’m going to let you in on a big secret that will allow you to brush menopause aside and banish your symptoms forever! What’s more, I’m going to give you THREE FREE GIFTS just for hearing me out!
What’s Bothering You?
Hot Flashes? Insomnia? Depression?
Whatever Your Menopausal Symptoms,
They CAN AND WILL BE STOPPED!

Menopause sneaks up on you, and when it arrives it blasts you with everything from hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia, to vaginal dryness and other physical changes, sexual issues, and even severe depression. And that’s just for starters! There’s also the threat of health risks such as breast cancer, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease and even something called pelvic organ prolapse (ladies, you probably don’t want to hear this, but that’s when your insides literally start to FALL OUT)!

But here’s a little-known fact… American women are virtually alone in their menopausal sufferings. That’s right- women around the world do not experience the same intense suffering that we do here in America! In fact, many cultures view menopause as an achievement – a welcomed accomplishment - one that elevates a woman’s status in society!

So what is it about American women that make us so prone to these miserable symptoms? What secrets are women around the world holding that keep them from the same level of discomfort and suffering? And why do they get to enjoy elevated status in their cultures? What do THEY know that WE don’t?
Menopause University Unlocks These Secrets So You Can Beat Menopause At Its Own Game!

My name is Dr. Michelle Haendiges (you can call me Dr. Micki), and as a board-certified OB/GYN physician, I’ve specialized in advanced gynecology and in treating the conditions of menopause for years and years. I’ve witnessed how Menopause affects women both mentally and physically and I’ve seen how it can deliver some of the most intense side effects including severe hot flashes, sleep disorders, even deep depression. And I’ve studied the lifestyles of women across the world to learn how they make it through menopause virtually unscathed. You’ll be surprised - their secrets are downright amazing!

Now, I want to share my years of knowledge and those very secrets with you, so that you can beat menopause at its own game! That’s why I’ve created Menopause University, a unique series of 12 interactive webinar courses that prepares you for what’s about to happen to your body and gets you ready to face the dreaded “M” word head on!
Cushion the Blow with Menopause University!

Menopause University is all about YOU. It’s about helping you understand what to expect, and it’s about helping you know how to deal with each potential issue as it arises. It’s about informing you of your treatment options – ALL OF THEM – from conventional therapies to some of the newer and experimental alternative therapies.

As an advanced gynecologic physician for more than 12 years, I’ve already helped thousands of women just like you take the steps to banish their symptoms and lead normal, healthy lives as they encounter this unavoidable transition. Now, I’m inviting you to register for the entire Menopause University series at an unheard-of low price so I can show you too how to breeze through menopause!
Menopause University Is A Full 12-Week Course Is Open To Women Of All Ages And Gives You All This:

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Twelve conveniently scheduled 90-minute LIVE weekly webinars, where you’ll get to interact directly with me, Dr. Micki Haendiges, as I examine a new menopausal topic each week in-depth.
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Course Action Guide and seminar highlights for you to reference as symptoms occur.
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Guest speakers who specialize in key menopausal issues such as breast cancer, depression and bone health.
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The opportunity to ask me, my expert staff and guest speakers any question whatsoever from the comfort of your own home.
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Regular, unlimited access to me via email so you can ask me anything at all. I guarantee I’ll personally respond to you within 24 hours!
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Digital Recordings of each seminar for you to download and to listen to on your own time and at your leisure. These recordings are perfect, whether you miss the live seminar or whether you just want to view it again!

With Menopause University, there’s no beginning, middle or end – there’s just 12 individual sessions that I constantly rotate throughout the year, so you can start anytime and always get the full series! I hold a different class every week for 12 weeks, so you can start any time, stay in for 12 weeks and never miss a single session!

I designed Menopause University to address questions and concerns from women just like you. But I also designed it to educate you about the bigger issues you may not be anticipating. Here’s just a small sample of the topics I’ll cover and the tips you’ll learn about:

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Why Menopause Is A Natural And Normal Change And Why Women Of Other Cultures Look Forward To Their Menopausal Transition
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Why You’re Going To Get Hot Flashes, Why They Keep You Up At Night And What You Can Do To Stop Them
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Why You’re At Risk For Pelvic Organ Prolapse (Your Insides Falling Out) And How You Need To Handle It If It Happens To You
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How Menopause Increases Your Risk For Breast Cancer And What You Need To Do If You Get It
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Why You’re Going To Experience Vaginal Dryness And Urinary Changes And What You Can Do About It
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How Everything From Your Hormones To Your Diet Impacts Your Risk For Osteoporosis And How You Can Prevent It
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How Menopause Increases Your Risk For Cardiovascular Disease And How You Can Reduce Those Risks
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Why Your Desire For Sex Will Decrease During Menopause And What Steps You Need To Take To Improve Your Libido And Lead A Healthy Sex Life
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How Hormonal Changes Wreak Havoc On Your Emotions And What You Can Do To Prevent Mood Swings
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Why You Might Need Hormone Replacement Therapy And Which Therapies Are Best For Your Unique Situation
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Which Foods Can Literally Prevent Adverse Menopausal Side-Effects And Which Supplements You Must Take During Menopause
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How To Speak To Your Own Doctor About Which Individual Treatments And Therapies Are Right For You.

Ladies, You Can Go Through Menopause Alone, But You Don’t Have To!
Menopause University Is Here To Make Your Transition Easier Than Ever. We provide all the menopause information you will ever need to cope with any menopausal symptoms.
Ask yourself this - Are you ready to face Menopause alone? Or do you want to join women across the country who have already chosen Menopause University to answer their questions and help them win the battle against menopause?

You don’t have to take my word for it though. I’ve helped thousands of women learn to cope with their menopause symptoms, and wipe out symptoms altogether. Take a moment to see what other women suffering from the effects of menopause have to say about how Menopause University helped them:
Real Life Testimonies
How Menopause University Is Far Better
Than Your Regular Doctor’s Visit

When you go to the doctor’s, how much time do you get to spend actually speaking to your doctor? 10, maybe 15 minutes AT BEST? And what do you pay – a $20 or $30 copay? At the end of the visit, it’s no surprise if you feel rushed and cheated all at the same time!

Isn’t your health and wellbeing too important to be rushed? And don’t you want to get more value for your money? Don’t get me wrong – you need to see your doctor, and by no means is Menopause University intended to replace your regular doctor’s visits. Instead, what it’s meant to do is to supplement them, and to help you understand menopause enough so that you can discuss which treatment options are right for you. Too many times, I’ve heard horror stories of women who were prescribed the wrong treatments for their symptoms, and I never want that to happen to you!

With Menopause University, you get to tap into my many years of experience and expertise for at least 90 minutes each week! With each new session, I take the time to share with you everything you need to know about the topic at hand, from explaining the symptoms to teaching you how you can beat them using conventional and alternative therapies.
But that’s not all! When you register for Menopause University right now, I’m giving you THREE FREE GIFTS.

Free Gifts
“Dr. Micki, That’s It. I’m Convinced!
I Need Menopause University! How Do I Enroll?”

Well, I’m sure glad you asked! Enrolling in Menopause University is easy - And you can do it for a steal! In fact, at only $19.95 per session, each session costs less than your average co-pay! And $19.95 gives you all this:

*
Access to the live seminar, plus all the seminar materials and notes.
*
You’ll also get the opportunity to download the recorded seminar afterward so you can refer back to it on your own time.
*
But that’s not all – I’m also allowing you to email me any time, whenever you want with any questions you ever have about your experiences with menopause. And I’m giving you my unconditional guarantee that I’ll personally reply to your emails within 24 hours!

To get started, just click on this link below and complete the order form. You’ll get your 3 FREE GIFTS immediately, and I’ll send your log-in instructions for your very first session. Your initial charge will be $19.95 and will cover the next regularly scheduled webinar. Then, once a week for the next 11 weeks, you’ll be charged $19.95 for each remaining webinar in the series. And don’t forget, if you’re not available for the seminar at the regularly scheduled time, there’s no need to worry – I’ll always send you a link so you can download the recorded webinar and watch it on your computer at any time you’d like.


Looking forward to seeing you at Menopause University!

Sincerely,

Dr. Micki


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Jul 22, 2009

Climate Change = Water Crisis



Greenpeace activists queue up outside RBI to deposit water.
Delhi, India — 25 Greenpeace activists queued up outside the Reserve Bank of India to deposit 100’s of pots of water for safe keeping to highlight the issue of the growing water crisis fuelled by climate change. The activists unfurled a banner with a message “Climate Change = water crisis” right out side the RBI main gate.

"Our government’s response to the preparation required to address climate change stinks. At the rate the Gangotri is melting, it will soon vanish and dilli wallhs will soon have to take turns to bathe", said Nitin, Greenpeace campaigner tongue firmly in cheek. Delhi has received almost 60% less than the predicted rainfall this season. Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh are not to far behind.

The Indian monsoon which is the lifeline of the subcontinent will be significantly affected by climate change, according to a Greenpeace paper titled ‘Monsoon Wager: Climate change and the Indian Monsoon’ (1). Stability and predictability of the monsoons are critical to India’s economy society and ecology including our agriculture and food supply chain. Changes in the monsoon will have far reaching social and economic impacts.

The lives of millions of Indians, farmers, city dwellers, depend on the monsoon. Delhi has been at the receiving end of changing weather patterns with summers becoming hotter every year and monsoons very erratic and unpredictable. "The time has come for ordinary citizens to step forward and lead the war against the climate crisis. If our governments don’t take immediate steps to tackle climate change, we will live to see the day when water will have to be deposited in the banks for safety" Said Nishant, a volunteer with Greenpeace.

Greenpeace has launched a campaign called "Greenidol" across the country to engage with people and get them to sign a petition demanding a Renewable Energy Law. Since the 4th of June more than 35000 people have signed on. Greenpeace along with citizens will be presenting these petitions to the Prime Minister of India demanding for an ambitious central Renewable Energy Law in the country.

Jul 21, 2009

It’s about survival. Hillary, Barack, Stop Global Warming!

New Delhi, India — School children, joined Greenpeace activists to tell Hillary Clinton, US Secretary of State, before she left India, that mere talk isn’t enough to avert a climate catastrophe. With photographs and messages from children, women and men from Aila hit Sunderbans, the children demanded that Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama be leaders and ensure that the irreparable damage that climate change would wreck on the environment and people was avoided.
“The US is one of the biggest culprits contributing to global warming, which has led to an increase in the intensity of disasters including the cyclone in Sunderbans leading to a humanitarian crisis there. Why should the vulnerable pay the price for this crisis to which they have contributed little? Its time the culprits started taking responsibility for their actions and it has to start from the US.” said Siddharth Pathak, climate campaigner, Greenpeace.

The election of Barack Obama had raised lots of hope to get real leadership on climate. 5 months ahead of the UN-climate conference in Copenhagen, meant to be the most crucial to get a good decision on addressing the danger of climate change, there has hardly been any leadership from Obama. “We need strong actions globally to avert this crisis and these actions need to start from the industrialized countries. Contrary to the imperative, the US has repeatedly failed to come up with strong domestic mitigation actions and is silent on the financial support for developing countries to help the most vulnerable peoples adapt to the impacts of global warming.” said Pathak.

In the meantime, the impacts of climate change on various countries have been devastating. Cyclone Aila has left lakhs homeless and dependent on relief materials. With agricultural fields ruined by salt water ingress there is likely to be a shortage of locally grown food in the affected areas, and a loss of livelihood. Delayed and insufficient monsoons have worsened the situation in the monocrop agriculture region. Thousands of people from this region have already sought refuge in Kolkata in search of food and employment, with many thousand more climate migrants likely.

“Sunderbans is just one example. Barack and Hillary should look at the Sunderbans and start taking immediate steps to curb the effects of climate change.” He added.

The Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, demonstrated leadership at the G8 summit in Italy earlier this month by showing solidarity to limit global temperature rise below 2 degress Celsius. For fulfilling the commitment of limiting global warming, industrialized countries need to start reducing emissions domestically and ensure they provide financial and technological support to countries like India where vulnerable people are suffering from the impacts of climate change.

Jul 20, 2009

Climate Change



Climate Change

Climate change has caused dramatic glacial retreat. This is Rongbuk glacier in Tibet in 2007.The photo held by our Greenpeace staff is of the same glacier taken in 1968.

Climate change is happening.

Because of man-made greenhouse gas emissions the earth is dangerously warming up. Most greenhouse gas pollution comes from burning fossil fuels such as coal to make electricity.

If we do nothing to stop it, climate change will cause severe water shortages, rising sea levels will swallow cities, and pest outbreaks will sicken people and kill crops.

One of the early signs we are already experiencing is an increase in extreme weather events such as destructive storms, drought and floods.

Climate change is already killing more than 150,000 people every year from disease and extreme weather.
(World Health Organisation
estimation for deaths in 2000).

China’s rapid economic development has lifted millions out of poverty but has come at a huge environmental cost.


An explosive number of factories, coal-fired power stations and massive construction projects have made China, along with the US, the world’s top greenhouse gas emitter.

And with a population of more than 1.3 billion, China faces very real threats from climate change.

Millions will go thirsty:

About 80 percent of the Himalayan glaciers which feed China’s rivers will disappear in 30 years.

Millions will go hungry:

By 2030 some scientists believe the country won’t be able to grow enough food to feed its own people.

Millions will suffer from disasters:

Extreme weather events such as storms, droughts and floods will become common and threaten lives across the country.

Greenpeace is the leading non-governmental organisation in China pushing for stronger policies to fight climate change.

•We are lobbying for China to play a strong leadership role in critical United Nations negotiations in Copenhagen in December 2009.

•We are urging the country to move away from coal.
•And we are working with scientists to map out a feasible plan that China can follow to massively boost its renewable energy sector.