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4 Pages Vol 36 Issue 42 June - 2012

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Burhani Foundation (India)Amatullah Manzil, 2nd floor,65 Bazar Gate Street, Fort, Mumbai -400 001.

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World Environment Day

World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated every year on

5th June to raise global awareness of the need to take positive

environmental action. It is run by the United Nations

Environment Programme. It is one of the principal vehicles

through which the United Nations (UN) stimulates worldwide

awareness of the environment and enhances political

attention and action.

It was the day that United Nations Conference on the Human Environment began. World

Environment Day is hosted every year by a different city with a different theme and is commemorated

with an international exposition in the week of 5 June. World Environment Day is celebrated in many

ways in countries such as Kenya, New Zealand, Poland, Spain and the United States. Activities

include street rallies and parades, as well as concerts, tree planting, and clean-up campaigns. In

many countries, this annual event is used to enhance political attention and action towards

improving the environment. This observance also provides an opportunity to sign or ratify

international environmental conventions.

on World Environment Day i.e. 5th June2012, has successfully

completed the first pilot project of Rain Water Harvesting for rural village, TalaiPada, located in

Dahanu district of Maharashtra. The villagers at TalaiPada were facing severe water scarcity and

they had to walk 3 - 4 kms to fetch water for their daily needs. BFI has constructed a ground storage

reservoir of 3 lakh litre capacity which will collect the rain water from the collection surface and serve

the population of about 350 people, having annual rainfall of about 3,000 ml. The GSR will serve

them water for about 60 - 90 days during peak summer months. BFI is further targeting to complete

21 such villages in different areas of Thane district in association with the government of

Maharashtra.

Burhani Foundation India,

AyurvedaThe word ayurveda has been coined by the conjunction of two Sanskrit words, “ayur” meaning life and

“veda” meaning knowledge. The word together means the knowledge of life. Ayurveda is an ancient

holistic system of medicine from India that understands health in terms of a constitutional model. Each

of us manifests a mixture of each of the three constitutional energetic forces – or doshas. Its aim is to

provide guidance regarding specially designed treatments, food and lifestyle so that health can be

optimized and illness healed.

Benefits of Ayurvedic MedicinesPhysical Banefits: Noninvasive diagnostic ayurvedic treatments are beneficial for chronic

patients suffering from diseases such as diabetes, heart ailments and cancer. Difficult

diseases like asthma and tumor growths (gulmas) are managed effectively by these

diagnostic methods. Detoxification methods of ayurveda like panchakarma and other

herbal health remedies, when applied wholly or singly, make the body more responsive to

medicines and treatment. It hastens the healing process. Psychological Banefits:

Perhaps ayurveda is the first such medical systems who recognizes that all diseases are

but the direct manifestation of one`s mental conditions. In fact, the condition of body

and mind are integral to the overall health of an individual. Ayurveda stresses on four

principles—regulation in ahara (food habit), vihara (activities), nidra (sleeping habit), and

maithuna (sexual habit), to maintain the balance and equanimity of the mind. Ayurvedic

massages, inhalation of herbal (Aromatherapy) preparations, panchakarma (nasya)

besides the much-tested yogasanas and meditation leave a calming effect on the nerves.

Spiritual Banefits :Ayurveda emphasizes that the individual has to experience its

oneness with the universe. The treatment methods, diet and lifestyle regimen in ayurveda

are meticulously planned to heal the body as well as enrich the mind and the soul of each

different individual. So that each can improve from their own levels to the higher goal of

realizing the full self-potential.

By using ayurvedic and herbal medicines you ensure physical and mental health without

side effects. The natural ingredients of herbs help bring “arogya” to human body and

mind. ("Arogya" means free from diseases). The chemicals used in preparing allopathy

medicines have impact on mind as well. One should have allopathy medicine only when it

is very necessary.

Ayurvedic treatment is non-invasive and non-toxic, so it can be used safely as an

alternative therapy or alongside conventional therapies.

Ayurvedic physicians claim that their methods can also help stress-related, metabolic,

and chronic conditions.

Ayurveda has been used to treat acne, allergies, asthma, anxiety, arthritis, chronic

fatigue syndrome, colds, colitis, constipation, depression, diabetes, flu, heart disease,

hypertension, immune problems, inflammation, insomnia, nervous disorders, obesity,

skin problems, and ulcers.

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Amoebiasis

Wash hands thoroughly with soap and hot running water for at least 10 seconds after using

the toilet or changing a baby's diaper, and before handling food.

Clean bathrooms and toilets often; pay particular attention to toilet seats and taps.

Avoid sharing towels or face washers.

To help prevent the spread of amoebiasis around the home :

To help prevent infection:

AppleDelicious and crunchy apple fruit is one of the most popular fruit favored by

health conscious, fitness freaks who believe in “health is wealth.” This

wonderful fruit packed with rich phyto-nutrients that in the true sense are

indispensable for optimal health. The antioxidants in apple have many

health promoting and disease prevention properties; thus justifying the

adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.”

10 health benefits of eating Apples

thOn the occasion of World environment Day, i.e. the 5 June 2012, we at Burhani Foundation India have

decided to make our monthly Eco newsletter more enjoyable and interesting for our readers. We shall

henceforth begin our newsletter alphabetically from A to Z, covering different topics under each letter. We

look forward to your valuable feedback on bfi52@yahoo.co.in

Dear Readers, AgricultureAgriculture in India has a significant history. Today, India ranks second worldwide in farm output. In

terms of agricultural contribution, the following states in India are the most developed states:

Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, West Bengal

All these states play a key role in the agrarian development of India.Arable land in India is diminishing

because of continuous strain from an ever-increasing number of inhabitants and growing urbanization.

Amoebiasis, refers to infection caused by the amoeba Entamoebahistolytica.Amoebiasis, sometimes spelt

amebiasis, is one of those common diseases, caused by a parasite which infects the bowel casing a type of

gastroenteritis infection.

The onset of the monsoons brings the onset of many infectious disease because the conditions are conducive for the infective agents to travel and spread. One of the commonest infections which occurs during the rainy season but extends its stay across to the other months of the year is Amoebiasis.

This parasite is transferred from the infected person to others due to lack of hygiene and when water and food is shared. Drinking water being contaminated by sewage water is one of the usual risks of the monsoon season.

The first signs of Amoebiasis is;

Frequency of stools with cramping pain in the abdomen.

Vomiting and fever are occasionally associated with the condition.

India ranks first in producingsome of the following agricultural outputs:

Coriander, Jute, Spices, Pulses, Castor oil seed, Millets, Safflower seeds,

Sesame seeds, Limes, Lemons, Dry chillies and peppers, Cow's milk,

Cashew nuts, Chickpeas, Ginger, Okra, Guavas, Turmeric , Goat milk,

Mangoes, Meat, Buffalo milk

In addition, the country also ranks as the top producer of millets such as

Bajra, Jowar, and Ragi. In terms of rice production, India holds the second

position after China.

About 10% of the fruits produced in the world are produced in India. India

holds the first position in the world in producing the following fruits: Papaya,

Mangoes, Sapota, Banana

India houses the biggest number of livestock in the world and the count is

281 million. In 2008, the country housed the second biggest number of

cattle in the world and the count was 175 million livestock.

The country is the top producer of jute, milk, and pulses and holds the

second rank in the production of silk and it is the biggest consumer of silk in

the world.

What are the initiatives taken by Government for India Agriculture?

Market Research and Information Network

Construction of Rural Godowns

Grading and Standardization

Development/Strengthening of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is the principal authority in farming and ancillary industries, which comprise learning and research.

In a huge country like India, the necessary extent of outlay for the

expansion of merchandising, warehousing, and cold storage

arrangement is expected to be massive.

The Indian Agriculture Industry is on the brink of a revolution that will

modernize the entire food chain, as the total food production in India is

likely to double in the next ten years.

Avoid raw vegetables when in endemic areas,

as they may have been fertilized using human feces.

Boil water or treat with iodine tablets.

Avoid eating Street Foods especially in public

places where others are sharing sauces in

one container. ( like Panipuri etc.)

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Get whiter, healthier teeth

Curb all sorts of cancers Decrease your risk of diabetes

Reduce cholesterol Get a healthier heart

Prevent gallstones Beat diarrhea and constipation

Control your weight Detoxify your liver

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