The last ten days of Ramadan were described by the Prophet (pbuh) as the most blissful of all Ramadan days and we are now two days old in these blissful days. It is in these days that Allah blesses mankind with a night called Lailatul-Qadr (Night of decree), which Allah (SWT) described as a night that is better than a thousand months. That is to say, worshipping Allah in that night is better than worshipping Him for a thousand months or 83 years and four months. (Qur’an 97:3).

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World Hepatitis Day (WHD) is an international event focused on raising awareness about hepatitis B and C and influencing real change in disease prevention and access to testing and treatment.

Today, about 500 million people worldwide – one in 12 – are infected with chronic viral hepatitis B or C. In Canada, an estimated 600,000 people have viral hepatitis, 250,000 of which have hepatitis C. There are about 13,000 Canadians living with both HIV and hepatitis C (co-infected) which can present unique health challenges.

Pakistan is currently home to around 10 to 12 million patients suffering from Hepatitis B and C, Pakistan Society for the Study of Liver Diseases (PSSLD) president, Dr S. M. Wasim Jafri
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“Human brain has a capacity to overcome the whole cosmos in the universe. Brain can process 1,00,000,000 instructions per second.” Mazahib aur Aqal e Insani. That is the actual capacity of human brain.

Since school I had a belief that smallest particle in the universe is atom. But recently I saw in the program Mazahib aur Aqal e Insani that latest research found a theory called “String theory.” String theory says that “Apart from electrons in an atom there are particles smaller in the atom known as quarks. Quarks are made of tiny strings which are composed of light.”
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Turmeric Mask

In traditional Ayurvedic and Asian medicine, turmeric is purportedly useful for the treatment of many ailments and skin problems such as acne. To make a turmeric mask, you can combine 2 tbsp of oatmeal flour, 11/2 tsp. of turmeric powder and enough water to form a yogurt-like paste in a bowl. Apply the mask to your face and wait at least 15 minutes before removing it with cool water. Applying turmeric to the skin may help with pimples that cause skin inflammations. Based on limited research findings, turmeric and its active compound curcumin may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, according to the website MedlinePlus. However, more research is necessary to determine turmeric’s true efficacy as a treatment for this or other conditions.
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When a headache strikes suddenly, it’s not just painful, it’s downright infuriating! The pain can feel like just a tiny pinch at first, but given enough time, that pinch turns into a sledgehammer that keeps pounding away at your head until you can’t stand it anymore. Luckily though, you don’t have to just sit there and take it like you have in the past — you’ve got options, the best of all being fast acting, natural headache remedies & cures.

You and I both know that headache relief medication — such as aspirin — is becoming increasingly more UNRELIABLE to heal your headache pain. Not one day goes by where we don’t see a commercial about how a drug was recalled because it caused SERIOUS side effects or even death. Having said that, it’s only getting more foolish with each new day to turn to pills in order to get headache relief.

Most people don’t realize it, but NATURAL headache remedies and cures are the best way to go about treating headaches quickly and SAFELY. In fact, you can actually heal your headache in as little as 5 to 10 minutes so long as you’re using the right headache cures. Don’t believe it? Well, then you’ve obviously never tried using these 10 outstanding headache remedies. Take a look.

10 Easy Remedies That Can Heal Your Headache Fast…

1. Large Glass of Water. Sounds too easy, right? Well it works more often then you think. Dehydration is one of the MOST COMMON causes of headaches, so a glass of cool, clear water might be all you need to start relieving pain.

2. Deep Massage. You probably already know about massages and how they help to relieve stress & tension. However, what you didn’t likely know is that a firm massage on the head, face, AND neck can quickly get rid of headache pain.
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How many times you step out of your house and forget your car keys in the house. You enter a room and forgot why you are here. Having a conversation with someone and you just can’t fully remember events from your past. These are general experiences which we face in our daily lives. In order to overcome these and boost-up our awareness Sonia Choquettes ( A world-renowned vibrational alchemist, intuitive consultant, and powerful spirited teacher) in her book Your Psychic Pathway suggested two simple techniques which can help a lot.

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About the Dengue

Dengue also known as Breakbone Fever has been called the most important mosquito-transmitted viral disease in terms of morbidity and mortality. The mosquito mainly breeds in fresh water stored in uncovered container. It lives in dwelling and bites during the day. Dengue fever is a benign acute febrile syndrome occurring in tropical regions. In a small proportion of cases, the virus causes increased vascular permeability that leads to a bleeding diathesis or disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) known as dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) (Source: Internet).

In simple terms, it occurs through a bite of a mosquito which has bit another person carrying the dengue virus, this mosquito act as a carrier.

There are three types of Dengue fever
a) Classical Dengue
b) Dengue haemorrhagic fever
c) Dengue shock syndrome

Classical dengue presents with fever, headache, backache with severe myalgia so it is also called BREAK BONE FEVER.

Dengue hemorrhagic fever is the start of complication and as the name suggests there is internal bleeding leading to fall in blood pressure and shock, platelet count is reduced and ultimately lead to shock causing Dengue shock syndrome. ( Indiastudychannel.com)
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I woke up with a headache I had never felt in my life. It felt like my head was the World Cup FIFA ground and all the players were stampeding on it. I had a fever of about 101 degrees. Oh my head! I took Tylenol. I must have just come down with the flu or something – a seasonal thing.

Two days and about 10 Tylenols/Panadols later, my head still hurt and fever had risen up to 103. A doctor cousin started me on Cefspan antibiotic course. That is how it works in Pakistan when you have a family doctor. You call them and they advise you over the phone. That is exactly what I did. And on most occasions, it works out fine for very regular viral or infections. This time round little did I know that it was not just an ordinary viral infection.
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Quitting smoking is the hardest thing. If you are thinking of giving up this dangerous habit you must have a strong desire to stop smoking and create a strong will to prevent smoking relapse.

You must learn about the negative effects of smoking, understand their consequences and face the fact that you need to maintain a plan to stop smoking.

Once you’ve made a decision to quit smoking, half the battle is won, because most smokers do not believe that it is possible. Once you have learned about the dangers of smoking, you will definitely feel more committed to quit. Information about the health implications is sufficient for most people to stop smoking.

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The weather changes in autumn, cold temperatures set in, and runny noses and sniffles start to seem like an epidemic. What if, this winter, you discovered a simple way to boost your immune system so you won’t get sick? What if there were ten?

who pick three or more of the suggestions from this list – and stick to them – will substantially improve their immune strength, increase their ability to stay sane and healthy through dreaded cold and flu season, and keep their health and happiness up through the darkest months of the year!

1. Drink your lemons

Lemon is the ideal food for restoring acid-alkali balance. Drinking freshly squeezed lemon juice in water, or adding it to tea, salad dressings (in place of vinegar), baking or cooking, helps maintain the body’s internal “climate” at a pH which supports healthy bacteria instead of the viruses and harmful bacteria which thrive in more acidic environments. Apple cider vinegar is another great way to improve your body’s alkalinity, but the taste of lemons is much more pleasant!

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