When we experience pain in our lower back and it takes a few days, most of us start to worry and some even experience anxious thoughts. It is good to know that over 80% of all adults experience lower back pain at one time in there life or, more likely, more than ones. The pain can be mild, little twinges but can also be more severe, intense and even crippling pain that effects every move you make.
When you have the idea that all back pain is the same, the last sentence should have given you a clue, pain can vary in intensity and there are roughly said two kinds of back pain chronic and acute. Acute back pain is most of the time just lasting a few days a week or two at most. When you don't take proper precautions and treat the cause of the pain, the pain can become chronic.
Chronic back pain does not mean that there is no cure or treatment and that you will keep on having it for the rest of your life, it just means that it takes longer to heal and treat. Chronic back pain can be there all the time all day and night, or it can come in flares and be periodically mild and worse. It can be very hard to determine the cause of chronic back pain.
Something else people worry about is if the pain is so severe that there will be severe damage to the back to. In fact the amount of pain does probably not correspond with the amount of damage, it is possible to have excruciating back pain because of a simple muscle spasm and a few days later it is completely gone without any damage. Back pain can be so severe that walking and even standing can be so painful that you think it will never go away again and you will be handicapped because of it, in fact 90% of the real awful back pains don't take longer than just a few days. Some disc degeneration however can be totally pain free but are extremely dangerous.
Most people who experience back pain have no idea if they should rest or exercise, in general resting for more than one or two days is not good, it makes your back stiff and it will slow down your recovery. You should do small exercises every couple of hours and regain some strength, By doing so you will heal faster and properly. Gradually introduce more and more activities but without overdoing it of course, Overdoing it will make things worse.
When should you go see a doctor?
This is also a question most people with back pain have trouble with.
You should call your family doctor:
- when the pain is not getting any less in about 5 days - when you experience progressive weakness in your legs - when you have a sudden bladder and/or bowel dysfunction - when you have severe, continuous low back and/or abdominal pain - when you have a fever and chills in combination with back pain - when you have a history with cancer and recent weight loss - when you have back pain because of severe trauma
Your doctor will not always identify the source of your lower back pain, often there is no known direct physiological cause that your doctor can determine, that does not mean that the pain you are experiencing is in your head, it just means that the cause can't be identified.
Now you know the facts, you see there is no reason to start worrying right away, take some time to heal and start with some small exercises. And if you do worry just call your family doctor.
Hatha yoga is an ancient hindu system of working with the human nervous system. Because it releases tension and endows one with renewed energy, far too many 20th century people, yoga teachers included, have come to look upon the venerable Indian physical science as solely an exercise for health and vitality of mind and body. It is that, but it is also much more. Hatha yoga
practices are more spiritual than physical, more subtle than gross, more a means of understanding than an exotic way to relieve stress or limber up the body.
The sages who developed hatha yoga designed it as a way to gain conscious control of our life energies, a way to go within, to harmonize the external so the innermost Self could be encountered. To them, it was about states of consciousness, about living a divine life, and it was a preparation for meditation.
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As you perform the asanas, concentrate on feeling the energies within the nerve currents. Sensitize yourself to knowing when the body has been in each position long enough to tune the nerve currents involved. Then shift smoothly into the next asana. It's like a dance, a deliberate, fluid dance. During all postures, inhale using the diaphragm, not the chest muscles. Do not stretch unduly or force the body. Relax into the poses. Don't worry if you can't perform them all perfectly. In time, you will find the body becoming more flexible and supple. Free the mind of thoughts and tensions. You will be more aware, more alive, more serene.
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While there are many more complex hatha yoga routines, these twenty-four asanas provide a balanced system for daily use. For the simple purpose of quieting the mind in preparation for meditation, this is all you will ever need. For best results, hatha yoga should be taught personally by a qualified teacher. These instructions and drawings are meant only as a rudimentary aid. For more elaborate regimens, inquire at a recognized school specializing in hatha yoga.
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The scene of hatha yoga has a spiritual purpose - to balance physical and physic energies in preparation for meditation. It is not only meant to make us young, beautiful or creative, but to aid us in quieting the mind, body and emotions that we may awaken enlightened consciousness & know the Self within.
Fear of an Avian Flu pandemic has reached epic proportions and with good reason. If it becomes a fully mutated strain that is easily transmittable between humans, the result of this sickness on the human population would be disastrous.
Avian Flu: The Potential Crisis
Currently, the Bird Flu has been affecting Asia and Europe. The rest of the world is keeping a close eye on this illness to make sure that it doesn't cross any more borders. Avian influenza, though common with wild birds, can devastate domesticated birds swiftly and quickly, completely eradicating all that were infected with the virus. The potential crisis is in the fact that humans do not have built in immunities to this virus. If it mutates and infects humans, they would not be able to fight it off without medical intervention. Since the strain hasn't mutated yet, there isn't a medicine that can cure it. The only way we can fight this potential crisis is through prevention.
Avian Flu: Symptoms
H5N1 virus symptoms are very similar to other symptoms of Influenza. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, malaise, and coughing. It can progress to Pneumonia and other serious conditions. A person who has contracted bird flu will need a lot of fluids and should be treated by a physician immediately. If the condition is untreated, it can lead to death.
Avian Flu: Prevention is the Key to the Future
Precaution is the best tool that we have to prevent a worldwide pandemic. Taking simple steps such as washing your hands frequently and sneezing and coughing into tissues can go a long way in preventing the spread of germs and viruses. It is also important to make sure that you stay up to date with yearly flu shots. The shot won't prevent Avian Flu, but it will help to ensure that you don't come down with Influenza. If someone were to have Influenza and then contract the Avian Flu at the same time, that would be the perfect mix for mutating the Avian Flu strain. By staying current with your shots, you will help minimize the risk of that happening. If you are visiting a foreign country that has had cases of Avian Flu it is important to use care and precaution. Stay clear of areas that host wild birds or birds for sale in open markets. Also, make sure that all of the food that you eat has been cooked thoroughly. Precaution is the best tool to prevent a worldwide pandemic.
About The Author: The potential risk of the bird flu is unlike anything else we have ever seen. The main question is not if, but when it will strike. Find out more at http://www.aviansto cks.com
Many parts of India experienced a total solar eclipse on 22nd july,09 -- the sun was blocked by the moon completely for an estimated one minute, which continued up to five minutes -- from 5.28 am to 7.40 am.
The next solar eclipse of this kind is estimated to occur in the next century on June 13, 2132. While many have been waiting for this once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon, spirits may have been dampened because of the dark rain clouds or the various religious mores attached to a solar eclipse. Some of you have probably been warned to stay indoors and not use metal objects during the eclipse. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
However, if you know the dos and don'ts, this total solar eclipse can be an event to remember. Warnings will probably be posted all over the place of sighting, but, here's reinforcing a few musts:
Solar eclipse don'ts
Don't look directly at the sun throughout the progress of the eclipse (during the partial eclipse). Looking directly at the sun can permanently damage your eyes. Therefore, as the sun is being eclipsed remember to wear solar filters or welders' goggles. These must be worn after the total eclipse too, as the sun begins to be visible once more.
Don't use sunglasses to view the eclipse. Even the best of Polaroid's can't save your eyes from the sun's intense glare. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
Don't worry about the harm the solar eclipse will do to your baby, if you are pregnant. Research shows that an eclipse does not affect the baby inside the womb.
Don't buy the filter or film from spurious, road-side vendors. There are scores of unsafe filters like color films, black-and-white films that contains no silver, smoked or colored glass, photographic neutral density filters and polarizing filters. Most of these transmit high levels of invisible infrared radiation which can cause a thermal retinal burn, which translates into damaging your eyes.
Solar eclipse dos
Get a headstart of at least 20-30 minutes before the actual eclipse if you are thinking of watching it from another location. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
You can look at the sun directly when it is completely eclipsed. It is safe to watch the sun when the moon completely blocks the intense light (not before or after).
To view the progression of the eclipse, you may want to use a pinhole camera. You can make one yourself by using two thin, stiff pieces of cardboard. Make a clear hole with a pin in the centre of one cardboard piece. Place the second piece below the first, a little distance away. As the eclipse begins, stand with your back towards the sun (as mentioned earlier, never look at the sun directly during the progression) holding the two pieces in front of you, letting the sunlight fall on the first. The light will pass through the pinhole, casting an inverted image of the sun on the second piece below. You can increase or decrease the size and brightness of the image by moving the pieces closer or farther apart.
Use binoculars or a telescope to view the total eclipse, if you have access to one. If you plan to use these during the progression, make sure they are fitted with solar filters.
View the eclipse from a safe location. Avoid crowded temples or public viewing spots, unless it is managed by professionals like Nehru Planetarium or meteorologists.
Eat at timely intervals through the day. Especially, if you are traveling to a remote location. Fasting may prevent you from enjoying the moment. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
View the eclipse from a place that is not cluttered, like the terrace of a high-rise building, or a remote field without any trees, or even a place outside the city. Wherever your view is not likely to get blocked by buildings, trees, etc.
Remember to pack your bag the night before if you are a photography buff and you want to capture the eclipse. Of course, do remember the event is bigger than the photograph.
Sudha, the taste of Bihar, is all set to go national. Having spurred a white revolution in the hitherto backward state of Bihar, Sudha milk will now sell in Delhi and Kolkata.
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“It’s a proud moment for Bihar as for the first time any of the state’s milk federations has been able to transgress the state boundaries by its sheer genuineness and purity. In fact, every Bihari should be proud of Sudha in the same was as every Gujarati is proud of Amul,” said Bihar State Co-operative Milk Producers’ Federation (COMPFED)’smanaging director Arunish Chawla.
COMPFED created history on July 14 when its daily procurement of milk crossed the seven-lakh-litres- a-day mark. The procurement will soon go up to over 9 lakh litres per day, a proud Chawla said.
But the history was not made in a day. Over the years since 1983 several milk unions have joined hands to script the success story of COMPFED, which sells all its milk products under the brand name of Sudha. In the process, theirs have become one of the best examples of cooperative achievement in a developing economy. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
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There are currently eight milk unions and three marketing dairies which add to the federation’s total procurement per day. They are:
Barauni Milk Union known as Deshratna Rajendra Prasad Milk Union,
Visha-Pataliputra Milk Union with its headquarters at Patna,
Samastipur-based Mithila Milk Union,
Muzaffarpur- based Tirhut Milk Union,
Bhagalpur’s Vikramshila Milk Union,
Ara’s Shahabad Milk Union,
Gaya’s Magadh Dairy Project and
Kosi Dairy Project headquartered at Purnia.
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COMPFED has three marketing dairies at Jamshedpur, Ranchi and Bokaro. These three procure milk from various milk unions and even their local resources.
With surplus milk at its disposal, COMPFED has signed an agreement with the Delhi Milk Scheme run by Mother Dairy and Amul in Kolkata to supply 30,000 litres of milk each to the two metros every day later from this month. This supply, however, will be marketed there under the brand names of Mother Dairy and Amul.
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“Two tankers will be sent from Samastipur to Delhi while two tankers from Barauni will carry milk to Kolkata every day,” said Chawla.
Though Sudha in Bihar provide not only pure and delicious milk everyday but also delicious milk products like curd, gulab-jamun, peda and milk-cake... yummi
Gayatri Devi, the elegant former princess of Cooch Behar who became the maharani of Jaipur, died on Wednesday, after prolonged illness. She was 90 years old.
Once listed among the ‘World’s Ten Most Beautiful Women’ by Vogue magazine and a style icon during her time, Devi was the founder of the Swatantra Party and a member of the third and fourth Lok Sabha.
She was admitted to the Santokba Durlabhji Memorial Hospital (SDMH) on July 17 and was discharged a few days ago but was readmitted yesterday for chest infestion.
Gayatri Devi’s death comes a day after the passing away of actress Leela Naidu, both of whom were named by Vogue as amongst the 10 most beautiful women in the world.
The Railways on Monday announced that Tatkal reservation on trains will open only two days before the journey, instead of the past practice of when Tatkal tickets were available five days in advance. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
The new rule, announced by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee [ Images ] in the Railway Budget presented to Parliament early this month, comes into effect from July 29.
So, if you book Tatkal tickets on July 29, you can do so for journey commencing latest by July 31.
The advance reservation period under Tatkal scheme is being tapered from :
July 27 when one can buy the Tatkal ticket up to four days: that is, for journey up to July 31. The period gets reduced to three days on tickets bought on July 28, and becomes two days from July 29.
27 july: 4 days
28 july: 3 days
29 july onwards: 2 days
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For instance, the Tatkal tickets will, thereafter, be available for journey on or up to August 1 from July 30, for journey on or up to August 2 from July 31, for journey on or up to August 3 from August 1 and so on.
Foods men should include in their diets to improve health and prevent disease.
Men are different from women in all kinds of ways -- including their nutritional needs. Just as women need particular nutrients during pregnancy or for protection from breast cancer, men need nutrients that can help them maintain muscle mass, prevent prostate cancer, and more.
Many foods that tend to be favorites among men are not the best choices for good health. Yet a healthy diet and regular physical activity can help prevent heart disease and cancer, the No. 1 and No. 2 killers for men over 35. They can also enhance performance, from the board room to
the bedroom.
Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, notes that any food that is good for the cardiovascular system is also good for erectile function in men.
"Nutrients that are good for the heart improve circulation to all parts of the body, and these same nutrients provide a layer of protection against cancer and other chronic diseases," says Gerbstadt, a Florida-based physician and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association.
Quality nutrients are also critical for maintaining immune function and preventing bone loss, muscle loss, and oxidative damage from the environment, Of course, any one (or 10) foods can't do the job alone. An overall healthy lifestyle, which also includes not smoking and getting regular physical activity, is what's really important for health, say the experts.
"It is not about one single food or even a handful of foods. What is more important is the pattern of regularly consuming a diet rich in a variety of essential nutrients," says Joy Bauer, MS, RD, author of Joy Bauer's Food Cures and Today Show nutrition expert.http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
Still, adding nutrient-rich super foods to the diet, as well as taking a daily multivitamin designed exclusively for men (for nutritional insurance), can give men's nutrition a boost, says Dave Grotto, RD, an American Dietetic Association spokesman.
With the help of the experts, WebMD came up with this list of 10 disease-fighting foods that can be a good start to improving health:
Could there be something to the legend that oysters are the food of love? Well, it's true that just a few oysters each day will deliver a full day's supply of the antioxidant mineral zinc. Zinc is involved in hundreds of body processes, from producing DNA to repairing cells.
"Research shows that adequate zinc may protect against cellular damage that leads to prostate cancer," says Grotto. "Sexual functioning of the male reproductive system, including increased sperm counts, is also enhanced with zinc."
You can also get your daily recommended dose of 11 milligrams a day by eating other shellfish, lean beef, lean pork, or legumes.
Bananas are a great portable source of quick energy and are rich in potassium, which is needed to regulate nerves, heartbeat and, especially, blood pressure. Diets rich in potassium and magnesium (which is also found in bananas) can reduce the risk of stroke.
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As a super source of vitamin B-6, bananas can also aid your immune system, help form red blood cells, ensure a well-functioning nervous system, and assist protein metabolism. So enjoy a banana each day, at breakfast on your whole grain-cereal or before your workout at the gym.
Not a banana fan? Orange juice, milk, tomato products, and beans are other good sources of dietary potassium.
No list of superfoods would be complete without the healthy fat, omega-3 fatty acids. These polyunsaturated fats are the preferred form of fats in your diet for many reasons. They can benefit the heart, circulation, and immune system and reduce the risk for prostate cancer, among other things.
"Omega-3 fatty acids are potent anti-inflammatory foods that can help lower triglyceride [blood fat] levels, reduce aches and pains in athletes, and offer relief with certain kinds of arthritis," says Bauer.
Fatty fish (salmon, sardines, tuna, mackerel, herring) are the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids. In fact the American Heart Association recommends that everyone eat fish twice weekly.
You can also get omega-3s in plant-based foods, like flaxseed, walnuts, soy, canola oil, and fortified products such as eggs. But there are other good reasons to eat fish.
"Fatty fish are also a good source of vitamin D, a nutrient that tends to be deficient in our diets and [which] in adequate supply can help prevent cancer, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and bone disease," says Bauer.
While virtually all vegetables deserve a place on the superfoods list, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli are helpful in the prevention of heart disease and cancer. It's loaded with vitamin C, beta-carotene, potassium, and a phytochemical called sulphoraphane, which has strong anticancer (prostate and colon) properties.
A recent Harvard study found that participants who had five servings a week of cruciferious vegetables were half as likely as others to develop bladder cancer, a cancer that affects two to three times as many men as women. This super-nutritious green vegetable may also help lower levels of homocycteine, an amino acid associated with increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
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Don't care for broccoli? Go for other cruciferous choices like cabbage, bok choy, shredded broccoli slaw, cabbage, cauliflower, or Brussels sprouts.
And did you ever wonder where the term "cruciferous" originates? "It is not because they are crunchy vegetables, but when the buds from this group of vegetables sprouts, their leaves form a cross like a crucifix," explains Denver dietitian Mary Lee Chin, MS, RD.
These large nuts from Brazil are packed with magnesium and selenium, powerful antioxidants that may help prevent heart disease and cancer and protect prostate health. (Bauer, however, notes that the studies showing reduction in cancer have been primarily in people whose diets were deficient in selenium, not in those who were already getting enough.)
Selenium also helps lower LDL or "bad" cholesterol and reduces the incidence of blood clots and heart disease.http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
Grotto recommends adults get 55 micrograms of selenium daily from Brazil nuts, dry-roasted nuts, turkey, tuna, or shellfish. Indeed, you can get your daily dose of selenium in just one Brazil nut. In fact, Bauer cautions limiting yourself to no more than two Brazil nuts per day because "they are so loaded and concentrated with selenium that you don't want to overdose."
Most men get enough carbs in their diets, but they tend to be the wrong kind, experts say.
"A diet rich in whole grains provides fiber, vitamins, minerals - all the co-factors for heart health, building muscles, and keeping waistlines small," says Gerbstadt.
She suggests trying whole grain pasta or quinoa, a trendy, not-so-whole- grain-tasting grain that's rich in lutein for prostate health.
Oatmeal and barley are rich in soluble fiber, full of B vitamins that can help lower LDL or "bad" cholesterol, and are also good for the prostate. Suzanne Farrell, RD, recommends getting 10-25 grams of soluble fiber a day from oatmeal or other sources of soluble fiber like apples, pears, and beans.
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To avoid digestive problems, increase your fiber intake gradually, and don't forget to drink plenty of water.
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Stanols are naturally occurring substances in fruits and vegetables that have been shown to lower mildly elevated blood cholesterol levels. Manufacturers are now adding concentrated versions of them to products like margarine, yogurt, orange juice, and granola bars.
"Men should regularly include a total of 2 grams of plant stanols, taken in two doses with meals, to help inhibit absorption of cholesterol in the intestine," says Farrell.
She suggests having 2-3 teaspoons of plant stanol spreads such as Benecol, or 16 ounces of stanol-fortified orange juice per day. Plant stanols can safely be used with cholesterol lowering medication.
Soy is rich in isoflavones, which protect prostate health and have been shown to lower prostate cancer risk, says Gerbstadt.
And "according to a recent study, eating 25 grams or about 1 ounce of soy protein a day can help decrease cholesterol, " Farrell says.
The FDA has approved a health claim for food labels that says having 25 grams of soy protein per day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Try to eat a few servings a day of soy products, such as soy nuts, soy milk, soy cheese, veggie burgers, tofu, or edamame.
The violet, blue, and red colors in all kinds of berries and cherries are responsible for the healthy properties of these fruits. These little jewels are chock-full of the health-protecting flavonoid, anthocyanin.
"Berries contain over 4,000 different compounds that have antioxidant properties beyond vitamin C, so make sure you include these delicious and low-calorie fruits to help meet your 5+ servings of fruits each day," says Gerbstadt.
Adding berries to the diet may even help slow the decline in brain function that can occur with aging.
"Large studies show the more produce you eat the better, but specifically berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, and cherries) can enhance brain function and keep your brain healthy," says Bauer.
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Vitamin C and beta-carotene are antioxidants that help preserve healthy skin cells and prevent oxidation from the sun.
"Vitamin C is involved in collagen production," says Bauer. "Beta-carotene converts to the active form of vitamin A, which helps to repair epithelial or skin cells."
She recommends getting these nutrients from red bell peppers (just one has 300% of the recommended daily value for vitamin C), carrots, pumpkin, or sweet potatoes.
But for that matter, just about any vegetable should be on the list of top foods for men (and women). Dark, leafy greens and any nutrient-rich vegetable can help reduce the risk of enlarged
prostates, according to a recent study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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Men whose diets are high in nutrients found in vegetables -- like vitamin C, beta-carotene, and potassium - were found to be less likely to develop benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate.
Published June 8, 2007.
SOURCES: David Grotto, RD, spokesman, American Dietetic Association. Christine Gerbstadt, MD, RD, spokeswoman, American Dietetic Association. Joy Bauer, MS, RD, author, Joy Bauer's Food Cures; Today Show nutrition expert. Mary Lee Chin, MS, RD; dietitian. Suzanne Farrell, MS, RD, owner, Cherry Creek Nutrition; spokeswoman, American Dietetic Association. Rohrmann, S., The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, February 2007; vol 85: pp 523-529. Journal of the Society of Experimental Biology and Medicine, February 2007.
Loosely speaking CV, Resume, and Bio-data has following differences:
1) Spelling is different.
2) Pronunciation is different.
3) Number of characters.
But seriously speaking, everyone who is going to apply for a job must have the knowledge about the difference between these so that u hit the right thing at the right place for ur wanted job.
Usually People use the words RESUME, C.V., and BIO-DATAinterchangeably for the document highlighting their skills, education, and experience that a candidate submits when applying for a job. On the surface level, all the three mean the same. However, there are differences which must be taken into account.
RESUME
Resume Is a French word meaning "summary", and true to the word meaning, signifies a summary of one's employment, education, and other skills, used in applying for a new position. A resume seldom exceeds one side of an A4 sheet, and at the most two sides. They do not list out all the education and qualifications, but only highlight specific skills customized to target the job profile in question. A resume is usually broken into bullets and written in the third person to appear objective and formal. A good resume starts with a brief Summary of Qualifications, followed by Areas of Strength or Industry Expertise in keywords, followed by Professional Experience in reverse chronological order. Focus is on the most recent experiences, and prior experiences summarized. The content aims at providing the reader a balance of responsibilities and accomplishments for each position. After Work experience come ProfessionalAffiliations, Computer Skills, and Education. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
C.V CURRICULUM VITAE
C.V Is a Latin word meaning "course of life". Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) is therefore a regular or particular course of study pertaining to education and life. A C.V. is more detailed than a resume, usually 2 to 3 pages, but can run even longer as per the requirement. A C.V. generally lists out every skills, jobs, degrees, and professionalaffiliations the applicant has acquired, usually in chronological order. A C.V. displays general talent rather than specific skills for any specific positions. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
BIO-DATA
Bio Data the short form for Biographical Data, is the old-fashioned terminology for Resume or C.V. The emphasis in a bio data is on personal particulars like date of birth, religion, sex, race, nationality, residence, martial status, and the like. Next comes a chronological listing of education and experience. The things normally found in a resume, that is specific skills for the job in question comes last, and are seldom included. Bio-data also includes applications made in specified formats as required by the company. http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
Some Quick Overview :
A resume is ideally suited when applying for middle and senior level positions, where experience and specific skills rather than education is important.
A C.V., on the other hand is the preferred option for fresh graduates, people looking for a career change, and those applying for academic positions.
The term bio-data is mostly used in India while applying to government jobs, or when applying for research grants and other situations where one has to submit descriptive essays.http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
Resumes present a summary of highlights and allow the prospective employer to scan through the document visually or electronically, to see if your skills match their available positions. A good resume can do that very effectively, while a C.V. cannot. A bio-data could still perform this role, especially if the format happens to be the one recommended by the employer.http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
Personal information such as age, sex, religion and others, and hobbies are never mentioned in a resume. Many people include such particulars in the C.V. However, this is neither required nor considered in the US market. A Bio-data, on the other hand always include such personal particulars.http://hallosushant.blogspot.com/
Some Don’ts of making a CV/Resume/Bio-data
There are common Don’ts of making a CV/Resume/Bio-data. Some of them are listed below-
(1) Don’t cut copy and paste your CV/Resume/Bio-data from any source, its better to customize apropos your need.
(2) Don’t paraphrase sentences from someone’s CV/Resume/Bio-data, especially career objectives. It’s better to develop your own objectives.
(3) Don’t falsify statements, details pertaining to achievements, experiences etc.
(4) Don’t hasten and make a CV/Resume/Bio-data and then send the same without adequate checking. One error can mar your chance to get that interview call.
(5) Don’t make you CV/Resume/Bio-data loaded with too much information’s mainly the ones which are irrelevant
(6) Don’t use the same CV/Resume/Bio-data, having similar information for openings across levels, departments, industries and business verticals. It is ideal to customize information accordingly.
(7) Don’t use colors’; black and white is always appreciated.
(8) Don’t put information in your CV/Resume/Bio-data, which you cannot defend or substantiate during the interview
(9) Don’t include information like address of schools, primary level of information simply because you want to go through the courses
(10) Don’t claim something which would not reflect your true persona.
Best of Luck for your job, and try to write your own resume/CV/biodata yourself rather hiring a professional for it, as you know about yourself better than anyone.
Concerned about high cholesterol or high blood pressure? Avoid these foods at all costs.
You probably already knew junk food is bad for your waistline, but did you ever stop to think about what it's doing to your heart? In particular, watch out for foods high in saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol- -all of which can raise the risk of heart disease and heart attack, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). And while desserts can be dangerous, plenty of other common foods are proven to be detrimental to your heart health. So drop your fork, and pay attention. Here, a guide to the ten foods that can cause heart attacks and what you should eat instead.
1. Fried chicken.
Fried food is a known cholesterol and fat powerhouse, but chicken sounds healthy. Four pieces of KFC's Original Recipe Chicken comes with 920 calories, 63g of fat, 350mg of cholesterol- -and that's not including the fat-laden sides.
Eat this: A grilled, skinless chicken breast is one of the most
nutritional meats you can eat. At 120 calories, 1.5g of fat, and
70mg of cholesterol, a grilled chicken breast can make a tasty
substitute for its fried, fat-loaded brethren.
2. Sausages.
A staple at tailgate parties and barbecues, sausages can wreak havoc on your arteries. The Johnsonville Original Bratwurst or Italian Sausages contain 22g fat (8g saturated fat), and 810mg of sodium per grilled link.
Eat this: Try smoked turkey sausages. At only 110 calories,
6g of fat (1.5g saturated fat) turkey sausages--though not an
everyday fare--are a better alternative.
3. Cheesecake.
Let the sweet toothed beware; most cheesecakes will run up your calorie and fat intake. An especially risky choice is the Cheesecake Factory's Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake, which packs a whopping 860 calories, 57g of fat, and 80g of carbohydrates per slice. The allure of this indulgence may be strong, but think twice before diving in.
Eat this: If you have a hankering for cheesecake, opt for the plain variety. With 315 calories, 20g of fat, and 25g of carbohydrates, though it's not a healthy choice, the plain cheesecake is less
detrimental to your heart than its chocolaty cousin.
4. Steak.
Yes, the steak. High amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol make red meat, particularly in large quantities, an unhealthy heart choice. A top sirloin cut of beef, raw, can run you 594 calories, 18.5g of fat (6.8g saturated fat), and 191mg of cholesterol. If you pan-fry it, you'll add even more calories, cholesterol, and grams of fat.
Eat this:
Choosing the right cut of beef can prevent a lot of wear and tear on your arteries. The pricey filet mignon will cost you only 6.7g of fat (2.5g saturated fat), and 67mg of cholesterol. Filet mignon out of your price range? A T-bone steak is less-expensive healthy choice for your red meat cravings.
5. Burgers.
Choosing the wrong burger can have big repercussions for your heart. McDonald's famous Big Mac contains 540 calories, 29g of fat, and 1040mg of sodium. Even if you make your hamburgers at home, a three-ounce hamburger made with 80 percent-lean beef still has 14.8g of fat (5.6g saturated fat), and 76mg of cholesterol.
Eat this: The best alternative for ground beef is ground turkey breast. It clocks in at an amazing 120 calories, 1g of fat (0g saturated), and 28g of protein per four-ounce burger. Add ground pepper, a pinch of cayenne, and a dash of salt to beef up your turkey burger.
6. Pizza.
It's a convenient, Friday-night delivery essential, but pizza is no friend of your heart. A single plain slice has 9.8g of fat (4.4 saturated fat), and 551mg of sodium. But who just stops at one?
Eat this: Pizza is an easy, do-it-yourself meal. Start with whole wheat dough, English muffins, or pitas, then add sauce and reduced fat cheese to create a flavorful, healthy alternative your whole family can help make.
7. Pasta.
It's an Italian classic: spaghetti and meatballs. Mom's recipe may include a secret ingredient, but the dish served at Romano's Macaroni Grill has some eye-popping extras: 1,430 calories, 81g of fat and 41g of saturated fat, and 4540mg of sodium.
Eat this: If you have pasta on the brain, try the whole wheat variety. On average, this kind contains only 197 calories, 0.8g fat, and is a great source of fiber. A little marinara sauce won't put you in a nutritional bind. If you're in the mood for meatballs, go for ground turkey.
8. Ice cream.
It may evoke memories of your carefree childhood days, but ice cream is anything but innocent. Ben and Jerry's best-selling flavor, Cherry Garcia, packs 14g of fat (10g saturated), and 22g of sugar for every 1/2 cup (approximately two scoops).
Eat this: The obvious alternative to ice cream is frozen yogurt. The frozen yogurt version of Cherry Garcia contains half the calories and only 3g of fat (2g saturated).
9. Doughnuts.
It's probably no surprise that these breakfast blunders made the list of worst heart foods. However, few people know how terrible can be. Just one Krispy Kreme Creme Filled Chocolate Doughnut is a doozey: 20g of fat (5 saturated), 23g of sugar, and 38g of carbohydrates.
It'll take you an hour to walk off the damage.
Eat this: Reach for instant oatmeal, which has been proven to lower the bad LDL cholesterol and boost your metabolism. Add some fresh berries for an excellent start to your day.
10. Chips.
First, consider that the average 1-ounce bag of plain, salted potato chips contains 155 calories, 10.6g of fat (3.1g saturated fat), and 149mg of sodium. Then multiply those numbers by 112: that's the number of 1-ounce bags that the average American eats in a year. It's the equivalent of seven pounds of potato chips annually.
Eat this: A great choice instead of potato chips and the fattening dips that go along with it are the dynamic duo of pita and hummus. One pita has under 100 calories and less than one gram of fat. Hummus is an excellent, low-fat, low-cholesterol choice for a dip.
And it tastes great.
By Seth Czarnecki, Quality Health News
Reviewed by Quality Health's Medical Advisory Board
