Beware of surroundings while on trip to Honeymoon

Honeymoon is a passion of newly wed couple. Our honeymoon was poles apart from others and we learnt a great lesson from dreaded experience occurred during that time. It was very sensational and cheerful moment for me to a trip for honeymoon. Since we were just married and quite exhausted after performing all traditions and religious ceremony. We really needed a break, some lonely hours to relax and make the same memorable as a life asset. After all functions were over, my in laws permitted us to enjoy happy moment in a nice hill station. They had arranged tickets and booked hotel for our convenience in Simla, a beautiful hill station lies in the Himachal region of India. Since we both were working so we had only two days to take pleasure in celebratory. 

My mother in law gave me her unique long fur coat and stylish ornaments to get real satisfaction of an occasion. The entire family was very enthusiastic because it was the first marriage of new generation in the family. Everyone was willing to share one's best thing with me and I felt proud that I am part of such a nice family.                                    

Ultimately, we left home for Simla at 4 A.M. My sister in law came to see off us. On the way to honeymoon trip, we both were sharing our hobbies, special events, college time funs, parties, and all about our families. After 2 ½ hours, suddenly our deluxe bus was stopped and driver requested us to get down from bus because roads were blocked. We then moved down and started searching for some typical place to sit. While walking, one beggar approached us and was continuously begging. My husband was reluctant to help as beggar was healthy and could earn money through hard work. But I suggested him to give some money. He then, gave some rupees. After walking few more steps, conductor shouted, "come back all of you". Roads were clear and bus was ready to go. We stepped fast and sat on our seat. I was feeling sleepy. I put my head on my husband's shoulder and slowly I slept. When I woke up, I saw bus was moving speedily and there was completely darkness all around. I was dismayed. What had happened? My husband told me; "darling we are passing through tunnel". Since I was in sleepy stage so I couldn't understand. After some time, bus stopped in small hilly village for refreshment. We stepped down and moved towards restaurant. When we were having breakfast, I watched few people were talking behind our table about blockade of route in last station. I was curious because I sensed there was some conspiracy going on. I fussed in my husband's ear. He was quite alert. After finishing our meals, we came back to bus and took our seat. But I was disturbed. After a while, bus started. We reached at Simla around10: 30 A.M. 

We moved towards a hotel to freshen up. We started our tour by visiting temple. After the blessing of God, we visited Museums followed by Zoo. We had enjoyed all natural scenes of hilly places and captured them in our cameras. At one hill point, a small folk dance was going on. We joined them and had fun. It was very exciting moment for us. We couldn't get time to take lunch due to coverage of many attractive places. We enquired in localities about restaurant. People diverted us to another hill point. We walked towards the hill and saw one dhaba (small food centre). We were very hungry.   We ordered Chola Bhatura, (an Indian Punjabi meal) and finished our meals quickly. 

At around 17:15 hrs, we were returning. While stepping down from hill, my legs were paining too much. My husband became worried and looked around for medication. At that moment one group of 5-6 youngsters approached us and asked what had happened. My husband asked them if they have any pain reliever medicine. They had small first aid kit. They gave us some ointment. I just applied on affected area and got relief after ½ an hour. While we were on the way to main road, those youngsters told that near to this place there was a very beautiful fountain. My husband thought why to miss such a place. So we decided to go there. Youngsters group were showing the way. Since my legs were affected so I was walking slowly and many steps far behind my husband. After walking uphill for 15 minutes I did not find any people or huts. Only shrubs and wild trees were there. I was frightened. My husband was walking with them most probably to reach early. I wanted to convey him that just return to hotel. But he was quite far and gossiping with them. Youngsters were talking about clubs, parties, and dances so he was taking interest. It was quite dark. Suddenly, I felt one member of that group was walking near to me. He was just adjoining me. He asked me, "call your husband immediately and come down by this narrow street because our group had some bad intention. They are rapist and they have no emotional feelings and moral rules". I was dreadful. He then warned me not to shout but deal the situation diplomatically. Youngster further told me since I am from good family background. You were also from nice family that's why I cautioned you. I understood the whole situation and called my husband loudly, listen, my legs are paining." My husband came back to me with medicine. I then told, "They have bad intention". We must immediately move down through that narrow street to which that angel like youngster indicated me. 

After coming down from that street, we were on main road and returned to hotel. Till late night we were in trauma of thoughts of rapist's master plan which could not succeeded. I didn't have meals so my husband was trying to normalize me by creating romantic atmosphere. Still I didn't come up with agony. My husband lost his control and with in few seconds I saw him as strange angry entity. Unless I understood whole situation, he acted like rapist and I became unconscious till whole night. When I woke up in early morning, I couldn't find him. I looked him all around. After a minute I heard some awful sound from bathroom. I rushed over there. My husband was crying just like a child. Though I was not in a normal condition but I consoled him and took him to bed. I realized that series of incidents happened last night was the upshot of criminal nature of some societal groups. It was none of my husband's fault. My husband is a soft natured and high moral man. It was devil entered last night, due to effect of that dreadful episode happened with us. Next day I was not in a position to visit any place. I was quite terrified. We both stayed at hotel. As scheduled, we returned to our home with frightful and sad feelings.   My friends, relatives were curious to share experience of honeymoon trip. I was scared to detail about anything. Those rapists were the societal viruses more dangerous than any dreaded disease. Even now when I remember that event, I become distressed. No one has control over such type of crimes. 

Important note: This story is penned by writer. Cases or scenarios are based on the true incidence. Any resemblance is just a coincidence. Some advises reflect the inner views of writer. Writer is not responsible for any disagreement.

Bird flu - contagious viral disease

Species on earth bed are facing challenges of infectious diseases from time to time.  Bird flu is a contagious viral infection, which can have an effect on all species of birds. Outbreaks of bird flue (avian influenza) have been recognized in poultry flocks in most countries of the world for many years. In modern equipped world, it is a hot topic for laypeople as well as scientist to explore root causes and preventive measure.

Flu has been a usual scourge of humanity for thousands of years. Bird flu is a transmittable disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. The virus is well adapted to immune systems to animals, and does not usually make them sick. This leaves the animals free to move around and spread the virus - just what it needs to persist.  Recent cases of anticipative and intrusive risk regulation include the ill-fated attempt to immunize every man, woman, and child in the USA in 1976 against a swine flu epidemic that failed to eventuate (Moore 1995: 110-48), the compulsory slaughter of over a million chickens in Hong Kong in 1997 as a response to a 'bird flu' that was considered to pose a risk of a serious regional or international epidemic, and the UK's ban on beef on the bone in 1997(Robert Baldwin).

History:

The disease, first identified in Italy more than 100 years ago, occurs worldwide. All birds are thought to be susceptible to the avian influenza though some species, such as wild ducks, are more resistant than others. Domestic poultry, such as chickens or turkeys, are particularly susceptible.  Infection triggers a wide spectrum of symptoms in birds, ranging from mild illness to a highly contagious and rapidly fatal disease resulting in severe epidemics. In severe cases, the flu is characterized by a sudden onset of severe illness, and rapid death, with a mortality that can approach 100 percent. (Cnn).

The virus was first isolated from birds (terns) in South Africa in 1961. Avian influenza A (H5N1) was first recognized in 1997 in Hong Kong. Bird flu outbreaks in Asia have prompted the cull of tens of thousands of ducks and chickens to curtail the disease's spread. As the human death toll continues to grow, many are concerned that the virus will mutate and trigger a human pandemic (Nature, UPDATED 25 AUGUST 2004).

In 2003, H7N7 avian influenza affected poultry flocks in the Netherlands, leading to one human death amongst 83 affected people. Culling affected flocks halted the outbreak. H5N1 has recently re-emerged in many Asian countries in slightly altered form. The disease has been confirmed among poultry in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. Millions of poultry have been slaughtered. The disease has also infected humans in Vietnam and Thailand and deaths have been reported.

The spread of a lethal strain of bird flu in the past two years has sparked fears of a new pandemic. Although more than 200 people have contracted the H5N1 virus, experts point out that cross-infection to humans is still relatively rare, and usually occurs where people have been in close contact with infected birds. Many scientists fear migrating birds to Europe and Africa may carry it but say it is hard to prove a direct link. Others argue that farming methods and human lifestyle could be accelerating the spread (BBC).

15 different types of avian influenza viruses routinely infect birds around the world. H5N1 virus is highly contagious among birds and rapidly fatal. It can be transmitted to humans, causing severe illness and death. Bird Flu is a disease of viral etiology that ranges from a mild or even a symptomatic infection to an acute, fatal disease of chickens, turkeys, guinea fowls, and other avian species, especially migratory waterfowl. The Avian viruses, along with the other influenza viruses, make up the virus family Orthomyxoviridae. The virus particle has an envelope with glycoprotein projections with hemagglutinating and neuraminidase activity. These two surface antigens, hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA), are the basis of describing the serologic identity of the influenza viruses using the letters H and N with the appropriate numbers in the virus designation e.g., H7N2.

The main carriers of this virus are Wild waterfowl. They can be responsible for the prime introduction of infection into domestic poultry. When avian influenza spreads to poultry or other birds, it can cause more severe diseases. Among domestic poultry species, turkeys are more commonly infected than chickens. All birds are thought to be susceptible to infection with avian influenza, though some species are more resistant to infection. If the disease is severe, it can only be eradicated by slaughtering all birds in affected flocks.

In most cases, it has been observed that people suffer from bird flu will recover in one to two weeks, but some people will develop life-threatening complications (such as pneumonia). Elderly People, people with chronic medical conditions, and very young children are more likely to get complications such as Pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinus and ear infections from bird flu.

Waterfowl act as a reservoir of avian influenza virus by carrying the virus in their intestinal tract and shedding it in their faeces. Avian influenza viruses are spread to susceptible birds through inhalation of influenza particles in nasal and respiratory secretions and from contact with the faeces of infected birds.

A person can spread the flu starting one day before he or she feels sick. Adults can continue to pass the flu virus to others for another three to seven days after symptoms start. Children can pass the virus for longer than seven days. Symptoms start one to four days after the virus enters the body. The incubation period is usually 3 to 7 days.

The symptoms can vary from a mild disease with little or no mortality to a highly fatal, rapidly spreading epidemic (highly pathogenic avian influenza) depending on the infecting virus strain, host factors, and environmental stressors. It is considered to be a contagious disease and the main way that influenza viruses are spread is from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. Common symptoms consist of coughing, sneezing, ruffled feathers, swelling of the skin under the eyes, blisters on the combs, swollen heads, nervous signs like depression, and diarrhea. In some cases, birds die rapidly without clinical signs of disease. Client also complaint for fever, headache, tiredness, sore throat,

After getting infection, affected person should drink plenty of liquids, avoid using alcohol and tobacco, and take medication to relieve the symptoms of flu. Antiviral Medications can also be used to prevent the flu. Though virus causes it, so antibiotics (like penicillin) don't work to cure it. The best way to prevent the flu is to get an influenza vaccine (flu shot). Reye syndrome, a rare but serious illness is often observed when children and teenagers who have influenza are taking aspirin.

Wildlife circles have been debating on whether or not wild birds are spreading the virus around the globe. Experts believe they are playing a role but most believe poultry movement, poultry products and poultry manure is the main cause of the spreading of the virus.” But probably not in this case," said Thiermann. "While it's too early to blame the wildlife, it's very likely to be in an area that's remote enough that it's not likely to be associated with international trade.

Statistical data indicates that in 1997, avian influenza A (H5N1) infected both chickens and humans. This was the first time an avian influenza virus had ever been found to transmit directly from birds to humans. During this outbreak, 18 people were hospitalized and 6 of them died. In 2003, two cases of avian influenza A (H5N1) infection occurred among members of a Hong Kong family that had traveled to China. One person recovered, the other died. Since December 2003, 105 people have died from avian flu in nine countries, although the virus has reached birds in 48 countries.

Preventive measure:

The under mentioned preventive and control measures are recommended as per the WHO guidelines (WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, and 26 January 2004):

1. Cullers and transporters should be provided with appropriate personal protective equipment: Protective clothing, preferably coveralls plus an impermeable apron or surgical gowns with long cuffed sleeves plus an impermeable apron. Heavy-duty rubber work gloves may be disinfected. N95 respirator masks are preferred. Standard well-fitted surgical masks should be used if N95 respirators are not available. Rubber or polyurethane boots can be disinfected or protective foot covers that can be discarded.

2. All persons who have been in close contact with the infected animals should wash their hands frequently with soap and water. Cullers and transporters should disinfect their hands after the operation.

3. Environmental clean up should be carried out in areas of culling, using the same protective measures as above.

4. All persons exposed to infected chickens or to farms under suspicion should be under close monitoring by local health authorities.

 It is recommended that oseltamivir be readily available for the treatment of suspected H5N1 respiratory infections in cullers and farm workers involved in the mass culling.

 They should also be vaccinated with the current WHO recommended influenza vaccine to avoid simultaneous infection by human influenza and avian influenza and to minimize the possibility of a re-assortment of the virus's gene. Serological surveillance of exposed animal workers and veterinarians is encouraged.

Scientific view

Scientists fear the bird flu virus could evolve into a form that is easily spread between people, resulting in an extremely contagious and lethal disease. This could happen if someone already infected with the human flu virus catches the bird flu. The two viruses could recombine inside the victim’s body, producing a hybrid that could readily spread from person to person. The resulting virus likely would be something humans have never been exposed to before. With no immune defences, the infection could cause devastating illness, such as occurred in the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic, which killed an estimated 40 million to 50 million. Scientists explain migrating birds that flew south to Africa last fall and have now returned to Europe in recent weeks are not carrying the H5N1 flu virus. (Producer: Emily B. Hager)

Italian scientists have found the H5N1 Avian Flu virus, also known as the Bird Flu, in Nigeria. Tests done on samples in a laboratory confirm that the strain is the one that can kill people, although no human cases have been reported said the Paris-based United Nations body. This is the first time is has appeared on the continent.

Reports say tests of the virus closely resemble the virus in Asia. The virus has been discovered in poultry flocks in a large Nigerian farm. "It is the first report of the disease in Africa.

In nutshell, bird flu is a viral infection spread from bird to bird. Humans catch this infection through close contact with birds or bird droppings.

Know about skin problems in hot summer

Heat waves are blowing and these brings numerous skin problems. To curb such problems, you can use following tips:

Sunburn: The summer sun is so harsh that it can scorch your skin, causing red patches, and rashes that give a burning sensation. This happens more in people who have sensitive skin. In simple language, it is the sun burning up your soft and sensitive skin. It is suggested that to avoid sun burn, people must minimise sun exposure. They must wear sunscreen religiously."

Home remedies are as under:

Apply a sunblock cream liberally all over your face, neck and arms 20 minutes before stepping out.

Make sure you re-apply the same every four hours to ensure continuous protection.

People who have sensitive skin must wear clothes covering as much skin as possible during the day time.

Ending your day with an aloe vera gel face pack will cool down the sunburnt skin.

Acne: This is the most common skin condition to some degree, but it primarily affects teenagers undergoing hormonal changes. Acne may be mild (few, occasional pimples), moderate (inflammatory papules), or severe (nodules and cysts). Acne is mainly a hormonal condition driven by male or ‘androgenic’ hormones, which typically become active during the teenage years. Sensitivity to such hormones, combined with bacteria on the skin, and fatty acids within oil glands, cause acne. Common sites for acne are the face, chest, shoulders, and back, the sites of oil glands. Acne lesions include whiteheads, blackheads, small bumps, and nodules and cysts.

To reduce acne, care should be taken to keep the skin clean always.

-People must carry face wash with them and wash thrice daily or whenever they think it is needed to clean up.

-Use a good facial cleanser every evening so that skin pores are free of dirt

-Use anti-bacterial face wash.

-Often acne might need medical attention. People may visit a dermatologist. They may need hormonal correction.

Dehydration: This conditions makes skin dry, irritated and more prone to sunburn. Your lips may start cracking and dry patches may appear all over.

Home remedy:

-Always have a water bottle with you and do not go without drinking once every half an hour

-Drink lot of juices and summer fruits to your intake. Fruits like watermelon which are full of water content are particularly good for the body and skin during summers.

-People can also take deep hydrating treatments like Hydrating Electroporation Therapy, Oxygen Therapy or Juvederm Refine.

Heat rashes: Several factors make human skin irritable in hot summer. Sometimes dirt and dust clogs the sweat ducts of the skin, trapping the perspiration. This can cause itchy rashes, blisters or mini bumps. Clothes can make them irritable all the more irritable because of friction.

Following are the ways to fix this problem:

-Keep yourself squeaky clean, if you sweat.

-Bath twice daily, particularly so when you end your day.

-Use an anti-bacterial soap or bath gel.

-Keep yourself dry as much as possible.

-Rubbing the affected skin with ice cubes can help soothe the irritation. If the condition persists, visit a dermatologist.

Bacterial infections: Due to hot temperature, person may get bacterial infection. According to medical experts, People who use public transport and keep moving in crowded places are more susceptible to multiple bacterial infections.

Remedies for controlling bacterial infection:

-People must keep their hands clean and washed most of the times.

-Carry a hand wash and keep washing every couple of hours.

-Folliculitis is a common condition when the damaged hair follicles get infected by bacteria, resulting in inflammation. To prevent this use loose clothes, avoid using swimming pools which are not properly disinfected, prevent cuts when shaving.

Tanning: This condition develops when exposed to the sun's UV radiation, the skin's melanin reacts by forming a protective shield. The melanin results in dark pigmentation, either uniformly all over the skin or in patches on the skin. The result is in skin darkening, tanning or hyper-pigmentation.

It is advised to:

-Use sunscreen of at least 30 SPF and reapplying is important. Wear sunglasses to prevent dark circles

-Disengage the effects of tanning, seek procedures like laser skin rejuvenation, chemical peels or Microdermabrasion

In summer, most people have itchy, irritated and harsh skin. Therefore it is important to take care of skin to become healthy. 

Strong energizer for youngsters

Enjoyment is the part of life but it is not a life.

Youngster’s life is visualized as enjoyable and entertaining. At the same time, they are passionate, adventurous, high risk taker and never bother what elders say. It does not mean that they disrepute their elders, teachers or parents. They consider that they are being watched by whole world and they must have to prove themselves as a powerful entity. They involve in unusual acts and take life easy.

Male- female allure is quite common among teenagers. With the advent of internet technology, they can easily access sites of their interest and misinterpret the information published or vague information may misguide them.  One important point is to mention that this is the golden time for students to enhance career and once slip at this age, they will never get chance to achieve their set targets and fulfill dream. Enjoyment is the part of life but it is not a life.

Student life is sometimes considered as the synonymous of troubled life because they struggle for their identity and release their unlimited energy on stupid tasks just for fun. As a result, they are fully distracted because of unknown problems happens in their life which they can’t discuss with anyone.

In response to their countless queries, it can be advised that they have to analyze obstacles of life. If they find there is something strange happening in life then they have to research the concept and resolve it at their level. Students can also take guidance from knowledgeable experts but please do not consult so called experts which can misguide. Don't get disturbed. It is a wonderful life and students/ people have to live smoothly. Do not ashamed to discuss problems. Life is full of thrills and it is human who can give better shape to his personality through intelligent decisions and logical thinking.

It has been observed that youngsters at college suffer from teenage pressure and they feel conforming to group is must to survive in college. Though, learning through peer improves life and youngsters can resolve numerous intricate issues related to family, social interaction but they must empower themselves to lead life independently and group conformity is not essential as it may sometimes corrode the life of youngsters when they involve in anti social act.

Youngsters must understand the notion that opportunities never wait. People must always search for better opportunity. Throughout life, all of us struggle a lot to lead superior living. It totally depends on what we possess. Our talents and capabilities put us to set a goal. Sometimes we miss opportunities due to personal problems and many times, circumstances are adverse to get excellent opportunities. This is a crucial moment of life and we should be very cautious to tackle such situation. If we fail to spot them, other one jumps to grab. It may lead to disappointment. May be such golden opportunities never come back to us. So youngster’s job is to look continuously for better opportunity and never overlook them when they knock at the door.

Youngsters are the strong pillar of social structure. Pleasure and excitement is the boosting tablet to make them lively but sense of responsibility, career development and developing as a noble human must be realized at this stage to retain humanity.

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Flowers mesmerize humans

Almost all of us like to receive flowers on special occasions, especially Valentine’s Day. Flowers are one of nature’s beautiful things that have always enthralled humans. It is believed that soul of flower is closely related to human beings. Flowers make people happy and are perfect for all occasions. Whether it a birthday, anniversary, Valentine ’s Day, funeral or a wedding, there are flowers to suite. Flowers can be the ideal gift and a perfect way to express human emotions. And its not just women who like to receive flowers as a gift either.

The most beautiful flowers can bring a smile to someone faces who has been ill or having a busy day. There are different types of flowers that enhance human living and feel cheerful such as:

Cherry Blossom: The unofficial flowers of Japan, the spectacular display of blossoms that arrive in the spring are celebrated by festivals both in Japan and the U.S. The most popular colors are white and pink.

Dahlia: The dahlia is a genus native to Central America, Colombia and Mexico and they are characterized as bushy, tuberous and perennial plants. The plant was named after the botanist Anders Dahl. There are roughly 30 species and at least 20,000 cultivars.

Bleeding Heart:  These fanciful, almost fairy-like flowers are a traditionally preferred in shady gardens. The flowers are red, pink or white and appear in April-June.

Canna: It is a genus of nineteen species of flowering plants. The closest living relations to cannas are the other plant families of the order Zingiberales, that is the Zingiberaceae (gingers), Musaceae (bananas), Marantaceae, Heliconiaceae, Strelitziaceae.

Rose:  Everyone is familiar with rose flower. Roses are one of the dreamiest and superbly scented of flowers. The giving of roses is a tradition and cultural meaning, from the yellow rose of acquaintance to the deep red rose of true love. Most species are found in Asia but it is generally well distributed around the globe. Roses are considered one of the most beautiful ornamental plants to decorate any garden.

Plumeria: it is one of the sweetest flower that human likes. The scent is very light and sweet. People will likely to smell it again and again due to its unexplainable sweet scent. The flowers are very white with a little touch of yellow.

Tulip: The tulip is one of the most sophisticated flowers in the world as it is distributed from Southern Europe to Africa to Asia. Most of its hybrids are grown in pots and are popular fresh-cut flowers.

Lily of the Valley: Lilies of the Valley have clusters of small, white, bell-shaped flowers that hang from a strong reedy stalk

Lotus: The Lotus is a symbol of supreme reality. It is the national flower of India. In Indian psyche, it symbolizes both beauty and non-attachment. The lotus grows in fresh water ponds and lakes and in semitropical climates. It blossoms gradually and magnificently – one petal at a time and reaches full bloom when the rays of the sun kiss the flower.

The range of options open to people from a good florist is very impressive.  It is possible to organize for flower deliveries anywhere in the country, but also worldwide if needs be. Many florists will also be able to store personal details like your important dates and preferences. This way the florist can alert you when a birthday is coming up or even your wedding anniversary should you forget it. This way you will always have a perfect present arranged for your loved ones.

Many people do not mind what flowers they receive so do not worry too much if you are hesitant what to send, as the gift of any flower will make a person happy.

It is said that Flowers have long been used in cooking for humans as well and have undergone resurgence in popularity as a food source. Rose petals have been used in cooking and teas for centuries. It is also found that many flowers are trampled and used for therapeutic purposes. The hibiscus sabdariffa, also called roselle, is one example of a flower that serves as an effective laxative and has been used for centuries by herbalists and folk medicine practitioners. The flower contains high doses of ascorbic acid and glycolic acid and may also fight inflammation and water retention, according to the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

Flowers are such a magnificent gift and so easy to send to someone that there really is no excuse for not doing so.

Important: This article is an expression of writer and based on available information. Any resemblance is just a coincidence. Writer is not responsible 

Bipolar disorder is a major health problem in woman

Women are a vital part of family and they are the major source of income in many families. They keep balance household and office work bearing intense stress which leads to numerous mental health dilemmas. Mood disorder is more widespread in women when they live under such circumstances. Many researches indicate that certain mental disorders are more prevalent in women. Women frequently visit to mental health services as compared to men due to their hectic lifestyle. Many cases have been reported for the higher rates of depression and anxiety; women are more prone to obsessive compulsive disorder. women between the ages of 18 and 45 comprise the majority of mood disorder with major depression. These illnesses require immediate attention. If untreated, the effects can be devastating. The chronic manic and depressive episodes that characterize the ailment make it difficult to lead a normal life. It is observed that in the manic stage, patient may be agitated and become reckless. In the depressive phase, patient has difficulty to perform any type of task. The responsibility of health practitioner is to handle the cases carefully and must have deep knowledge to treat the patient.

 Bipolar disorder, also recognized as manic-depressive illness, is one of the most severe psychiatric diseases. It is a medical condition that involves changes in brain function leading to dramatic mood swings. During illness, a person may experience periods of elevated mood, periods of depressed mood. It negatively affects the patient's mood, activity, and thought processes. It is characterized by one or more manic episodes and typically by one or more depressive episodes, the disorder evident as an elevated, expansive, petulant mood and a multitude of behavioral symptoms. Mania patients are dangerous not only to themselves but to others also. Therefore if acute symptoms are observed, it is considered as emergencies in psychiatry. Bipolar II disorder is described by episodes of hypomania and, invariably, major depression. Patient of mood disorder may be more susceptible to emotional and physical stresses and the break-up of an important relationship, drug and alcohol use, changes in routine or extreme stimulation may cause a chemical imbalance that can cause a manic episode. The etiology of bipolar disorder is predominantly genetic. There is no e cause of bipolar. Genetic factors may be responsible for the condition of the disorder. The disorder is found uniformly in patients of varying socioeconomic backgrounds.

 The symptoms of bipolar disorder appear suddenly due to intense life stress, although onset may be steady. Episodes of mania, which can last from days to weeks or months, are generally lesser than episodes of depression. It typically emerges in adolescence or early adulthood, but may begin in childhood. There are individual differences. Some people cycle either speedily or more gradually from one mood to the other, while others experience ‘normal’ moods (mixed state) between episodes. Some people go for years without a recurrence, while others suffer from increasingly frequent episodes. As in depression, a small percentage suffer impaired mood constantly.

 Manic phase of bipolar disorder:

symptoms of the manic phase of bipolar disorder may include euphoria,  extreme optimism, inflated self-esteem, poor judgment, rapid speech,  racing thoughts, aggressive behavior, agitation, increased physical activity, risky behavior, spending sprees, increased drive to perform or achieve goals, increased sexual drive, decreased need for sleep, tendency to be easily distracted, inability to concentrate and drug abuse. Symptoms of the depressive phase of bipolar disorder may include sadness, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts or behavior, anxiety, guilt, sleep problems, appetite problems, fatigue, loss of interest in daily activities, problems concentrating, irritability, and chronic pain without a known cause.

 Health professional make diagnosis based on the clinical findings, after a complete medical history and physical examination. Doctors often use medications such as mood stabilizers to treat acute episodes of mania and depression, to reduce the cycling, and to prevent relapse. In physical exam, it is recommended to measure height and weight; check vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure and temperature; listen to the heart and lungs; and examining the abdomen.

 Some laboratory tests are done.  These are a complete blood count as well as thyroid tests and other blood tests. You may also have a urinalysis. Psychological evaluation of patient is done professional. A doctor will talk to you about patient’s thoughts, feelings and behavior patterns. Patient may also complete psychological self-assessments and questionnaires. Patient may be interrogated about substance or alcohol abuse. Family members or close friends may be asked to provide information about patient’s symptoms and possible episodes of mania or depression. Diagnostic criteria for bipolar disorder are based on the precise type of bipolar disorder as well as the history and types of episodes, such as manic, hippomanic or depressed.

 If treatment is not given at time, bipolar disorder can result in severe emotional and even and financial problems that affect every area of patient’s life. Complications that bipolar disorder may cause are suicide, substance and alcohol abuse, legal problems, financial problems, relationship troubles, isolation, poor work or school performance. Psychotherapy is the best way to treat bipolar disorder treatment. Several types of therapy may be useful. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a common form of individual therapy for bipolar disorder. The focus of cognitive behavioral therapy is recognizing unhealthy, negative beliefs and behaviors and replacing them with healthy, positive ones. In addition, patient can learn about bipolar disorder and its treatment and what may trigger his bipolar episodes. He also learns effective strategies to manage stress and to cope with upsetting situations. Family therapy is given. Family therapy can help to recognize and reduce stressors within family. It can help family improve its communication style and problem-solving skills and resolve conflicts. Group therapy provides a discussion to communicate with and learn from others in a similar situation. It may also help build better relationship skills. Electroconvulsive therapy is mainly for people who have episodes of severe depression with suicidal tendencies or for people who haven't seen improvements in their symptoms despite other treatment. Electroconvulsive therapy is a process in which electrical currents are passed through brain to activate an attack. The seizure causes changes in brain chemistry that may lead to improvements in mood.

 There are numerous factors which trigger mental imbalance in woman. Lots of pressures usually placed on women by family as well as social members. They are challenged with significant gender prejudice and other related factors of poverty, hunger, malnutrition and overwork. An extreme expression of gender disparity is sexual and domestic violence perpetrated against women. This socio-cultural sadism contributes to the high incidence of mental disorder experienced by women. women are more likely to be diagnosed with recurring affective disorder, eating disorders, panic disorders, puerperal psychosis and phobias than men and suicide attempts of woman are frequently observed in society These differences have implication for the treatment and continuing support of women with mental illness.

Women suffer different types of mental problems during their course of life. During their childbearing years women may need mental supports related to pregnancy and post-partum depression, especially if they have severe mental ailment. Women struggle throughout their life span with body image and eating disorders, although eating disorders are more common among younger women. Several feminist theorists have recently argued, women's health is not only determined by biological factors and reproduction, but they have mental illness through heavy workload, nutrition, strain, war, immigration. It is established that the common mental disorders affecting women are the Anxiety Disorders, including, panic, , social phobia, and generalized anxiety disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders and Schizophrenia..

Guidelines for choosing good financial planner to manage funds

usinesspersons and executives need to hire financial planner to manage their finances. When choosing good planner, people must assess that financial planned must have numerous skill to effectively handles funds such as they must have good educational background, experience, ethics knowledge, and effectual communication skills. 

Many individuals and couples hire a financial planner as their financial life has turned much more complex than decades ago. They need expert help to deal with the instability in equity markets or to guarantee that they do not take on excess leverage in today's increasing EMI culture. In intricate business environment, executives are very busy therefore it is better to recruit an expert to manage their finances. 

-Many people espouse the do-it-yourself (DIY) approach for financial planning. Nonetheless, when some problem emerges, they lack the objectivity required to recognise their mistakes. They may focus excessively on some areas at the expense of others. 

-It is advised by experts that a planner can add considerable value. They need to plan in advance. A planner will also focus on sequence planning, a much-ignored area that can ensure smooth transfer of wealth from one generation to the next. 

-People may choose someone who can meet their goals and needs. 

-It is important to select a financial planner that should be able to empathise with what your family and you desire to achieve. In addition to normal goals such as buying a vehicle and house, saving for children's education and marriage and retirement planning, many people have goals that are important to them. Some may want to engage in charity while others may want to contribute towards their parents' post-retirement expenses. Therefore the planner should be able to aid his customers accomplish both standard and particular goals. 

-Planners must possess skills and experience in specific areas than in others. It is suggested to hire planner whose expertise matches your needs. It does not help if your primary goal is wealth creation while your planner is highly trained at debt management.

 

-A good planner is one who carefully evaluate his client's current financial situation and develop a plan that will help the latter achieve his goals based on the resources available. He should also act in the client's interest at all times. "The financial planner should be ready to relinquish the profits he earns from products if the client wishes to purchase them online.

 

-While selecting financial planner, it is imperative to assess professional qualification. It is desirable to go with one who has the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) degree.

 

-The financial planner must be experienced. After all it is a matter of your finance management.

 

It is good to ask some questions for finally choosing financial planner:

 

1. What are your charges for offering services?

 

2. Can you describe about licenses, credentials or other certifications do you have?

 

3. What types of clients do you specialize in?

 

4. How often you converse with clients?

 

Above all, people must check whether they have a good reputation and take a proactive approach.

 

There are some conducts that people must avoid while choosing financial planner to manage their funds:

 

People must avoid financial planner who is more focused on selling products. The planner should spend a substantial amount of time on need analysis and on setting the right strategic direction.

 

Most importantly, people must not hire financial planner who is not willing to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). Also avoid those planner that involve in unethical practices like asking for fee in cash, bulldozes you to purchase a specific product, or does not maintain proper accounts.

 

People must avoid those planners who focus on selling products or promise a very high rate of return on portfolio.

 

Financial planners can also have different training, qualifications and experience. Many financial planners have passed courses and exams in financial planning, and hold designations granted by an education provider. Others are also registered with their securities regulator to sell investments or provide investment advice.

 

 

People around the globe need wise financial planner who can take care of their finances in effective way. Therefore, it is important to follow above guidelines to make final decision.