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What Should be The Diet and Lifestyle During the Rainy Season?

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The rainy season graces the Indian subcontinent, including Nepal, from Asar to Bhadra. According to Ayurveda, the rainy season is associated with the elements of water and air. This is a time for nourishment and transformation. It is believed that during this season, significant changes occur in the properties of the atmosphere and environment, which can affect our physical and mental health. This season is considered a period of purification and detoxification, as rain is considered a natural cleanser, washing away toxins and impurities from the atmosphere and the earth. Nepal generally has six seasons. Ayurveda science has a special discussion on routine and seasonal habits. Each season has a different diet and lifestyle. The rainy season, which usually falls from Asar to Bhadra, is considered a very sensitive time for our body. According to Ayurveda, the environment is cold and humid during this time, which can be a major cause of imbalance in the Vata dosha in the body. In addition...
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One Pregnant Woman Dies Every Two Minutes

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  In 2023, about 2.6 million women died during pregnancy or childbirth. This means that one woman dies every two minutes. This figure was revealed in a report by UN agencies such as the World Health Organization , UNICEF and the World Bank . In India , nearly 19,000 women died during pregnancy or childbirth in 2023. This means that an average of 52 women die every day due to pregnancy-related complications . In most cases, pregnant women die due to chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease . In some cases, deaths are due to lack of sanitation and infections. Half of the world's maternal deaths occur in just 4 countries. Half of the total maternal deaths in the world each year occur in just four countries - Nigeria , India, Congo and Pakistan . Nigeria has the highest number of deaths at 19,000. India is in second place in this regard, with 19,000 deaths annually, followed by Congo at 18,000 and Pakistan at 11,000. From 2000 to 2023, maternal mortality worldwide has d...
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A New Method for Preventing Pregnancy, Doctors Claim, is Very Effective.

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  A New Method for Preventing Pregnancy, Doctors Claim, is Very Effective. Contraceptive pills and condoms are used to prevent unwanted pregnancies. However, women are now moving away from these old methods of contraception and towards new methods. According to the National Health Service of England , most women are now following new options to prevent pregnancy. The number of women adopting new methods was 21 percent in 2007, which has increased to 39 percent by 2017. Women now want to avoid the use of pills or condoms that have to be taken daily. They are adopting long-lasting contraceptive methods. New ways to prevent pregnancy: These contraceptive options that last for a long time are called ‘ long-acting reversible contraception ’. It does not need to be taken daily like pills. Once taken, it has a long-lasting effect. These come in different types: - Copper coil or intrauterine device (IUD) – This is a plastic and copper device that is placed in a woman’s uterus. - Hormonal ...
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