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The Ayurvedic Approach TO Autism..

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 The Ayurvedic Approach TO Autism.. Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that impact on the normal function of brain, challenging child development particularly in the field of language and communication, social and emotional. Ayurveda offers a holistic approach to various health conditions, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While Ayurveda may not offer a cure for autism, it can provide supportive therapies aimed at improving the overall well-being and quality of life for individuals with ASD. Autism has close similarities to the features of that UNMAD which is described in Ayurveda. UNMAD is a turn that represent broad classes of mental ailments in ayurvedic literature that cover autism. UNMAD is explained in Ayurveda as the derangement in the MANAS ( mental functioning) , BUDDHI ( acquired knowledge), SMRITI (memory), BHAKTI(emotional adhesions) SEELA( conditioned activities), CHESHTA( behavior) and ACHARA (social cultural activities). Among the various type of

Why You Should Avoid Wrapping Food In Newspaper?

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Avoid Using Newspaper To Wrap & Serve Food...   Wrapping and packing of food items in a newspaper is a common sight in India. Many street vendors & hoteliers wrap food items in a newspaper in order to lower their serving and packaging cost. Indian households also use newspaper in their kitchens to wipe out excess oil from the food items. There is lack of awareness on the issue and concrete steps needs to be taken to disseminate the knowledge among masses to discourage and eliminate the practice of using newspaper for food wrapping.    Recently Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), India’s food regulation body issued an advisory which said “Wrapping food in newspapers is an unhealthy practice and the consumption of such food is injurious to health, even if the food has been cooked hygienically”. Here are some potential harmful effects of newspaper ink: Ink contamination : Newspaper ink may contain harmful chemicals that can transfer onto food or surfaces, posing

Health effects of microplastic...

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 Health Effects Of Microplastic... Microplastics have been found in a wide range of food products, primarily in those that have been exposed to the environment and potentially contaminated through various sources. It's important to note that the presence of microplastics in food is a global concern, and research is ongoing to understand the extent of contamination and its potential health implications. Regulatory agencies in various countries are working to establish guidelines and standards for acceptable levels of microplastics in food. Here are some examples of foods where microplastics have been detected: Seafood: Seafood is a common source of microplastic contamination, as many marine organisms, such as fish, shellfish, and mollusks, ingest microplastics that are present in the oceans. When humans consume these contaminated seafood products, they may indirectly ingest microplastics. Salt: Sea salt and even table salt have been found to contain microplastics, which can come fr