நீ ரொம்ப அதிருஷ்டகார பொண்ணு tamil short story

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கல்லூரியிலிருந்து வீட்டை அடைந்த சஞ்சலாவுக்கு அங்கே பெரிய அதிர்ச்சி காத்திருந்தது.
"வாடீ பொண்ணே, நீ ரொம்ப அதிருஷ்டகார பொண்ணுடீ" என்று முகம் வழித்தார் அவளது பாட்டி
"என்ன பாட்டி?" என்றாள் ஆவலுடன்.
"உனக்கு ஒரு நல்ல சம்பந்தம் வந்திருக்குடீ" என்றார்.
"என்னது சம்பந்தம், கல்யாணத்துக்கா பாட்டி, இப்போவேயா, என்ன பாட்டி இது..... நான் இப்போதானே ரெண்டாவது வருஷம் படிக்கிறேன், அதையானும் முடிக்க விடுங்களேன்" என்றாள் மெல்லிய குரலில்.

பெரியோர்களை எதிர்த்து பேசி அவளுக்கு பழக்கமில்லை அப்படி வளர்க்கப்படவும் இல்லை. கொஞ்சம் டிமிட் தான்.
அவளது எந்த தடையையும் யாரும் காதில் வாங்கிக்கொள்ளவில்லை.
ஸ்ரீதர் வந்தான், பெண் பார்க்கும் படலம் தடபுடலாக நடந்து முடிந்தது. பெண்ணை பிடித்திருக்க உடனே முகூர்த்தம் வைக்கப் பட்டது.
கல்யாண நாளும் வந்திட ஸ்ரீதர் மூன்று முடிச்சிட்டு தன்னவளாக்கிக் கொண்டான்.
முதல் இரவு, "பாதியில படிப்பை நிறுத்திட்டோம்னு உனக்கு வருத்தம் உண்டா சஞ்சு?" என்று கேட்டான்.
"கொஞ்சம்" என்றாள்
"மேலே படிக்கச் ஆசைபட்டா நீ படிக்கலாம் சஞ்சு, எனக்கு மார்கெடிங் ஜாப், மாசத்துக்கு இருபது நாள் டூர்லேயே போய்டும்.... நீயும் ஆத்துல போர் அடிச்சு போய்தானே இருப்பே, அதுக்கு டிக்ரீயானும் முடிச்சுடலாமே" என்றான் அவள் கன்னங்களை வருடியபடி. அவள் யோசனையாக அவனை பார்த்தாள்.

அடுத்த நாள் அதே விஷயத்தை அவன் வீட்டில் பேச பூகம்பம் வெடித்தது. "என்னடா, முதல்நாளே மந்திரம் ஓதிட்டாளா, கல்யாணம் ஆயிடுத்து.... இனி படிக்கறதாவது.... ஆத்துல இத்தனை காரியம் இருக்கு..." என்று அடக்கினாள் மாமியார்
மாதம் இருபது நாளும் வேலை மேல் பறந்தான்.... மிச்ச நாட்களில் அவளிடம் அன்பாக இருந்தான்.... அந்த சிறு இன்பம் கூட யாருக்கோ பிடிக்காமல் போனது போலும், விமான விபத்தில் கரிகட்டையாக எரிந்து சாம்பலானான்.

துக்கிரி, ராசி இல்லாதவள்.... யமனுக்கு வாரி குடுத்தவள்... பீடை.... என்ற பல சுடு சொற்களும் வாங்கிக்கொண்டு, என்ன நடந்தது என சரியாக புரியாமல் கூட மணம் ஆன மூன்றே மாதங்களில் பொட்டும் பூவும் இழந்தாள் சஞ்சலா.

"உங்காத்து பெண் இங்கே எதுக்கு, உங்காத்துக்கே அழச்சுண்டு போய்டுங்கோ" என்று துரத்தி விட்டனர்.
அங்கே வந்தும் மறைமுகமான பேச்சுகள்.
"நீ ஏம்மா கிளம்பறச்சே எதிர்ல வந்துண்டு....?" என தந்தையே அதட்டினார்
தாள முடியாமல் அடுக்களையோடு அடைந்தாள்.... அன்னைக்கு உதவினாள்... தங்கைகளை பள்ளிக்கு அனுப்பினாள்.... அவளது சிரிப்பும் பேச்சும் குறும்பும் எங்கேயோ ஓடி மறைந்தன....

அவள் கல்லூரியில் அவளது திறமைக்காக வாங்கிய ஷீல்டுகளும் மெடல்களும் இப்போது அவளை பார்த்து சிரித்தன.... இனி தன் வாழ்வு என்ன என்று யோசிக்க கூட திறன் இன்றி இருட்டு மூலையில் அடைந்து கிடந்தாள் சஞ்சலா.... யாரிடமும் எதுவுமே பேசக்கூட முடியாத நிலை....
'டிக்ரீயானும் முடித்திருந்தால் ஏதேனும் வேலைக்கானும் போகலாம், இவ அத கூட முடிக்கலையே' என்றார் மாமா. என்னவோ இவள் தான் கொழுப்பெடுத்து படிப்பை துண்டித்ததுபோல.

அந்த வாரத்தில் அவளை துக்கம் கேட்கவென அவளது கல்லூரியின் ஆங்கில பேராசிரியர் விஷ்ணு வீட்டிற்கே வந்திருந்தார்.
"என்ன இது, பொம்மனாட்டியை பார்க்க ஆத்துக்கே வர்றதுன்னு வழக்கம்...?" என உள்ளே முணுமுணுத்தாலும் கையில் காபியுடன் "வாங்கோ உக்காருங்கோ" என்றாள் அன்னை. அவள் மெல்ல எழுந்து வெளியே வந்தாள். கசங்கிய மங்கிய காட்டன் புடவை இழுத்து போர்த்திக்கொண்டு அவர் முன் பாழ் நெற்றியும் கலைந்த தலையுமாக வந்து நின்றவளை கண்டு அந்த பேராசிரியரின் உள்ளம் கொதித்து போனது.

சல்வார்களும் ஷிபான் புடவைகளும் நீட்டாக உடுத்தி கண்ணில் அறிவு களையும் அதே சமயம் குறும்பும் கூத்தாட வகுப்புகளில் டான் டான் என பதில் கூறும் சஞ்சலவை தான் அவருக்கு தெரியும்.
"என்னமா இது கோலம்?" என்றார். அவள் தலை குனிந்தாள்.
"இப்படியே இருக்க போறதா உத்தேசமோ?" என்றார் குரல் கேலிபோல தோன்ற ஏறெடுத்து பார்த்துவிட்டு கவிழ்ந்துகொண்டாள்.

"இப்போதைக்கு சமையல் அறையில தஞ்சமாக்கும், அடுத்து என்ன அப்பளம் பண்ணி விற்க போறியா, இல்லை ஊருகாயா.... இன்னும் மொட்டை அடிச்சு முக்காடு போட்டுக்கலையா?" என்றார். குரலில் காரம் ஏறி இருந்தது... அவள் அதிர்ந்து போய் பார்க்க,
"என்ன பார்க்கிறே, நான் சொன்னதுல எதுவும் தப்பு இருக்கா, எந்த லோகத்தில இருகீங்கம்மா நீங்க எல்லாம்..... ஆறே மாசம் முன்னாடி நீ எப்படி இருந்தேன்னு யோசிச்சியா.... இந்த இருபத்திரெண்டாம் நூற்றாண்டில விதவைனா இப்படித்தான் எல்லாரும் இருக்காங்களா..... உன் அறிவு உன் திறமை உன் குறும்பு பேச்செல்லாம் எங்கே போச்சு.... அதோ, அலமாரி நிறைய அடுக்கி வெச்சிருக்கியே கப்பும் மெடலும்... அதெல்லாம் நீதான் வாங்கினேன்னு உனக்கு நினைவானும் இருக்கா சஞ்சலா?" என்றார் அதிகாரமாக.

"அதுக்கு இப்போ என்ன பண்ண முடியும் சார்? எல்லாம் என் தலை எழுத்து என்றாள்.
"பேஷ், ரொம்ப நல்லா இருக்கு உன் பதில்..... இப்படியே இரு, ஒரு நாள் இருட்டோட இருட்டா மடிஞ்சு போய்டலாம்.." என்றார் கண்ணில் வேதனையுடன்.
அவள் கண்ணீர் உகுத்தாள். "வேற என்ன.... நான்...?" என்றாள் விக்கியபடி.

"ஏன், படி.... மேலே படி, நீ ஐ ஏ எஸ் பண்ணனும் னு நான் ஆசைப்பட்டேன் சஞ்சலா..... அதுக்குண்டான எல்லா தகுதியும் உன்கிட்ட இருந்தது.... நீ டிக்ரீ முடித்ததும் உன்னை ஐ ஏ எஸ் சேர்க்க சொல்லி நானே உன் தந்தையிடம் வந்து பேசலாம்னு இருந்தேன்.... திடீர்னு கல்யாணம் னு வந்து நின்னே, எனக்கு வெறுத்து போச்சு..... ஆனா இப்போ நீயா.... இப்படியான்னு எண்ணும்போதே எனக்கு வேதனையா இருக்கு.... ப்ளீஸ் நல்லா யோசிமா, மேலே படிமா, ஐ ஏ எஸ் பண்ணு. நான் உதவி பண்ணறேன் மா" என்றார்.

அவள் ஒரு பக்கம் அதிர்ச்சியும் ஒரு பக்கம் ஆச்சர்யமுமாக அவனை ஏறெடுத்து பார்த்தாள்.
"சார், நானா, ஐ ஏ எஸ் ஆ என்ன சொல்றீங்க?" என்றாள்.
"ஏன் உன்னால முடியாதா, அப்போ உன் இஷ்டம்.... அப்பளம் இட்டு எனக்கும் ஒரு கட்டு அனுப்பீடு" என்றபடி ஒரு வித கசப்புடன் சட்டென்று எழுந்து வெளியே சென்றுவிட்டார்.
அவள் திக்பிரமை பிடித்து அமர்ந்திருந்தாள்... இரவெல்லாம் யோசித்து முடிவெடுத்தாள்.

அடுத்த நாள் தந்தை முன் சென்று நின்றாள்.
"அப்பா நான் என் படிப்பை தொடரலாம்னு....." என்றாள்.
"என்னத்துக்கு அதெல்லாம்..... என்றாள் தாய்.
"ஆமா மா" என்றார் தந்தை.
"இல்லைப்பா நான் டிக்ரீ முடிக்கணும்.... மேலே ஐ ஏ எஸ் படிக்கணும் பா" என்றாள் உறுதியாக.
"என்னது கலெக்டர் படிப்பா.... அதுகெல்லாம் எவ்வளோ செலவாகும் எவ்வளோ வருஷமாகும் தெரியுமா?" என்றார் அவர்.
"தெரியும்பா, எனக்கு நல்ல மார்க், நிச்சயமா உதவி பணம் கிடைக்கும்.... என் ஆசிரியர் உதவி பண்ணுவார்.... நான் படிக்கணும்பா.... நீங்க என்ன சொன்னாலும் நான் இதுவரை கேட்டேன், கல்யாணம் முதற்கொண்டு, நான் சொல்றத நீங்க இப்போ கேளுங்கோ என்னை படிக்க விடுங்கோப்பா" என்று மன்றாடினாள்.

அவள் உறுதியாகவே நின்றாள். அடுத்த நாள் கல்லூரியை விட்ட இடத்தில தொடர்ந்தாள்..... விஷ்ணுவுக்கு மிகுந்த மகிழ்ச்சி.... எல்லாவிதமாகவும் உதவினார்.... நோட்ஸ், லைப்ரரி புத்தகங்கள், விளக்கங்கள் என டிக்ரீ முடிந்த பின்னும் ஐ ஏ எஸ்கும் உதவினார்.
இதோ இன்று பேப்பரில் தமிழக ஐ ஏ எஸ் முடிவுகளும் போஸ்டிங்கும் வெளியாகி இருக்க,
"பார்த்தியா விசாலம், எம் பொண்ணு கலேக்டர்" என்று பெருமை பேசுகிறார் அதே தந்தை.
அவள் மட்டும் உள்ளுக்குள்ளே சிரித்துக்கொண்டாள். அன்று அவள் வாழ்வின் திருப்புமுனையாக பேராசிரியர் விஷ்ணு வந்து பேசி இருக்காவிடில் சமையல் அறையின் இருட்டு மூலையில் முடிந்து போயிருக்கும் அவளது வாழ்வு.

குறிப்பு: இந்த நூற்றாண்டிலும் இருட்டு மூலையில் அடைந்து கிடக்கும் விதவை பேதைகளுக்கு என் சமர்ப்பணம். அவர்கள் வாழ்வும் விஷ்ணுவைப் போன்ற ஒரு பேராசிரியரால் மலரட்டும்... நன்றி

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World Contraception Day: Imagine a world without unwanted pregnancies

World Contraception Day: Imagine a world without unwanted pregnancies

by Nirmalya Dutta

September 27 is World Contraception Day.

Imagine a world where every pregnancy is wanted, where every baby comes to the world when the parents want them. We, the human race are unique, because we alone have the luxury of choosing when to have babies thanks to contraception. Sadly, there are many critics. It has been judged immoral through the ages by various religions with critics calling it unnatural, anti-life, a form of abortion and the lamenting the fact that it separates sex from procreation which is sure to make people immoral!

The most firm opposition to contraception among various religions is from the Roman Catholic Church which is opposed to contraception of all forms except natural family planning. That being said, in recent times, the Church is showing some signs of softening their stance against contraception with current incumbent, Pope Francis saying that the Church needs to look beyond topics like abortion, gay marriage and contraception.

Know your contraception methods:

Barrier birth control – condoms and diaphragms

Condoms are without a doubt one of the greatest inventions of mankind. Not only are they the most cost-effective way to prevent unwanted pregnancies but they also stop the transmission of various STDs including the dreaded HIV/AIDS. When used properly, condoms have a 98% success rate!  (How not to use a male condom) Nowadays, female condoms are also widely used. Much like their male counterparts, they work on the same barrier principle as male ones. And they're believed to be more pleasurable as well, though costlier.

Diaphragms work on the same barrier principle as condoms and need to be inserted into the vagina at the mouth of the cervix (the opening to the uterus, based at the highest point of the vagina). Remember, that it's a very small opening so there's no fear of the diaphragm going into the uterus. (Read: Condoms: Frequently Asked Questions)

Pros and cons: They are easily available, inexpensive and work effectively when used properly. The con is that there's a certain stigma attached to buying them in many countries (including ours) and might be overlooked in the heat of the moment. The availability of the right size can also be a problem. Some also live under the impression that they decrease pleasure and aren't as good as the real thing.

Birth control pill

Birth control or oral contraceptive pills is a reliable method of contraception and works by suppressing ovulation – the release of an egg from the ovary. Contraceptive pills are classified depending on their composition. In India, there are two types of pills available. 

Combined pills: Contains a combination of oestrogen and progestin. These are the synthetic form of the same hormones present in the female body. These pills are also useful in reducing the intensity of menstrual discomfort. Another type of pill available is the Mini Pill. They contain only progesterone, they are milder in action and have lesser side-effects. If used correctly and consistently, the pill is projected to be about 99.7 to 99.9 % effective in preventing pregnancy. The failure rate of hormonal methods of contraception, including the pill is usually lower than non-hormonal methods such as condoms and intrauterine devices.

Pros and cons: When taken correctly, regular and emergency pills work most of the time. However, they can also cause problems and it's believed they can cause weight gain, decrease libido and cause other problems since they alter a woman's hormonal levels. It's also important to remember that unlike the barrier method, pills do not prevent the transmission of HIV and other STDs. (Read: Prescription Birth Control – The Pill)

Behavioural birth control

Behavioural birth control is an umbrella term for various practices which we perform to prevent pregnancies. It includes the withdrawal method, fertility awareness and complete methods.

The withdrawal method refers to the man 'withdrawing' when he is about to ejaculate. This method is quite unreliable. 4% of accidental births occur because of failure of this method. The fertility awareness method refers to the woman keeping a close track on her ovulation time and avoiding sexual contact during those days. The third method is of course complete abstinence.

Pros and cons: Behavioural methods of birth control might be free of cost, but they are extremely hard to practise and have the highest fail rate of all contraceptives. It's extremely hard to keep a track of the so-called 'safe days' because many women have irregular periods. 

Now that you know about the various contraception methods and their pros and cons, choose the one that best suits you and your partner. Remember, it is better to be safe than sorry! 

For more articles on contraception, visit our Sexual Health section and for videos check out our YouTube Channel. 

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American Gandhi

'American Gandhi' says give up gas, start walking
by vijigermany

'American Gandhi' says give up gas, start walking

Bernie Meyer has travelled a long way from Washington to spread the message of peace at youth festival in the city. This " American Gandhi" not only dresses up like the Mahatma — complete with the trademark "dhoti", a walking stick and round spectacles - but also spreads his message amongst the youth of India and the US.

The subjects closest to the heart of this Gandhian activist are respect for fellow humans and the environment. "Like Gandhi and Jesus, I practice civil disobedience — against violence, arms and corrupting our earth. The message is of practicing simplicity, which is not very difficulty if we wish to do it. We will have to give up a few things, like gas, and make the choice of going by foot," he says.

Meyer was first inspired by Gandhi as a young priest in Cleveland, Ohio, during the 1960s, in the backdrop of the Vietnam war. "I took part in civil disobedience against the war with several other people," he adds.

Meyer, who is visiting India for the 13th time, took up Gandhi's attire 12 years ago when he was asked to portray him in the US. In 2005, he visited India for the first time and has since been invited to many cities to spread the message of peace. He has been visiting Chandigarh for the peace fest for the last five years.

He says the time is just right to start saying "no". "If Mahatma Gandhi saw the violence and destruction of nature happening in the name of development today, he would have fasted unto death all over the world," says Meyer. He adds, "If we don't stop corrupting nature now, it will be too late. The way I see it, we are doing too much to attain power. We are destroying life on earth" Besides India, Meyer has travelled across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom as Gandhi.

He has led salt walks in the USA to take Gandhi's message to the highways. He will head to Indore on October 2 and visit.

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Feeling stressed? Try these natural remedies

Feeling stressed? Try these natural remedies

by Anusuya Suresh

Our physical health depends on several important factors such as the constitution we have inherited from our parents, the type of food we eat and the amount of exercise we give our body. Along with these, it is increasingly becoming obvious that the state of mind plays a major role in deciding how well the body functions. Stress can drastically reduce the ability of the immune system to defend the body against illness and therefore, it is vital to take steps to deal with stress. Here are a few natural remedies that can help you combat stress or deal with it in a healthy way.

Eat the right food

According to Ayurveda, food possesses three qualities or gunas – sattva, rajas and tamas. Sattvik food is light, fresh and nutritious, rajasik food is spicy and hot and fans emotions, and tamasik foods are stale and promote the sense of inertia. Obviously, the consumption of a diet rich in rajasik and tamasik foods is bound to keep you in a state of mind that is most conducive to stress whereas a sattvik diet helps with keeping the mind calm. So make sure you include foods such as pulses, fresh vegetables and fruits, milk and grains such as rice and tapioca. Avoid an excess of hot chutneys and pickles, sour cream, chicken, fish, meat, cheese, onion, garlic and urad dal and you will find a noticeable change for the better, in your ability to cope with stressful situations. (Read: Understanding Ayurveda: Know thy Doshas)

Use relaxing herbs

Certain herbs such as cardamom (elaichi), lettuce, celery, peppermint, chamomile and fennel (saunf) contain phytoconstituents that have wonderful relaxing properties. Make these a part of your diet in the form of herbal tea or by working them into the dishes you cook for some stress relief.

Ayurveda recommends the use of adaptogenic herbs (that help the body and mind adapt better to stressful conditions) over time can also help you cultivate a calm mind that does not easily get swayed by extreme emotions. Herbs such as aswagandha, jatamansi, guduchi, brahmi, tulsi and shankhpushpi  help to restore the imbalance in the elements that make up the body and mind. However, it is important you avoid self-medication with these herbs – take them only under the prescription of a registered Ayurvedic practitioner who is well-versed with their use. 

Have an oil massage

Remember the annoying oil massage and hot water bath your grandmother or mother insisted you have at least once a week? It may have been a cause of stress during childhood because you resented it, but according to Ayurveda, abhyanga – the application of oil to the entire body – at regular intervals is an easy way of relaxing not just the body, but also the mind. Use any oil – castor, sesame or coconut – heat it to make it warm and rub it into the scalp, hair and all over the body; allow the oil to remain for an hour or two and then bathe with hot water. You will actually feel the stress and strain wash out of your system. For even better relaxation, mix in a little powder of shankhpushpi or brahmi into the oil you use for the massage. (Read: Aromatherapy: Identify your essential oil with Ayurveda)

Cut down on unhealthy beverages

Most of us are addicted to some form of liquid stimulant that we believe makes us more alert and able to deal with the myriad things life brings our way. Caffeine and alcohol tends to increase feelings of anxiety and stress. Cut down on your intake of such beverages and you are sure to observe your stress levels becoming much more manageable. 

Breathe right

In our constant rush to meet deadlines and do things on time? Your breathing might be the one to take the hit. A lack of proper deep breaths greatly reduces the amount of oxygen which is a major reason for increasing stress levels. To combat this, make it a point to breathe in slowly and deeply a few times every morning and night – feel your stomach and chest expand as you inhale, and fall as you exhale. Breathe in as you slowly count from 1 to 5, hold for five counts and then exhale while counting from 1 to 5. If possible, learn the techniques of pranayama from a qualified instructor and practice every day. Whenever you feel yourself getting tense, practice this deep breathing a few times and you will find the feeling of crisis tide over almost effortlessly. Over time, you will find it easier to cope better with unpleasant situations without getting stressed.

Stress is a natural response to situations we have to face, but the fact remains that a similar situation may leave one individual a mess but another, untouched. What this implies is that how stressed you feel largely depends on the way you choose to respond to a stressful situation. With the right diet, breathing techniques and the use of adaptogenic herbs, it is possible to alter this response and cultivate a positive attitude that will help us face life's challenges with courage and strength, without losing our cool. 

For more articles on diseases and conditions, check out our diseases & conditions section and for videos, check out our YouTube Channel. 

 

 

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Sorry, I have a headache’ encourages one in five to an affair

'Sorry, I have a headache' encourages one in five to an affair
by vijigermany
New Tamil  - 
'Sorry, I have a headache' encourages one in five to an affair

You've had years in a loving relationship, children and a nice house. What could possibly come between you and your partner? How about the words: 'Not tonight dear, I'm not in the mood.'

One in five people have been unfaithful because they have a higher sex drive than their partner, a study suggests.

More than four in ten women and six in ten men say they have a higher libido than their partner.

Common causes for the loss of sex drive include boredom, stress, children and a lack of physical attraction.

Despite this, one in three people have had sex while 'not in the mood'.
Relationship counsellor Joanna Coker said: 'A difference in sex drive does not need to be the death of a relationship.'

Popular ways of overcoming problems included talking about the problem and trying to find a solution, being more adventurous in bed and spending time together in a non-sexual way.

'It is important for couples to realise being in the mood for sex is not a fixed state and it is natural for couples to experience differences in when they are sexually aroused,' Miss Coker added.

'The good news is that often a partner can help their partner to get in the mood by making an effort to make their partner feel special.'

The survey of 3,000 Britons was commissioned by sex toy website Bondara.

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Why is an ECG required?

Why is an ECG required?

by Pavitra Sampath

One of the most common symptoms of heart disease is chest pain. Consider this, you suffer from mild chest pain and go to your doctor who promptly orders an ECG. While the chest pain could make you nervous, know that an ECG is an absolutely basic test and  one of the simplest ones out there. In this post, we explain when an ECG is required, the procedure and what the results could mean.
 

When is an ECG required?
 A doctor may advise an ECG if a patient is experiencing symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, fainting or has palpitations. Some common conditions that are diagnosed using this method are arrhythmias, myocarditis, enlargement of the heart etc.  While, most heart related conditions can be diagnosed or identified by an ECG but some conditions like irregular heart beats  or angina might not show any significant change in your ECG readings. Read Take the natural route to heart health – home remedies that work!

In order to catch the conditions that might escape detection, there are some modifications to an ECG that can help diagnose them. One is known as a stress test, where your heart rate is monitored using an ECG while you are asked to walk or run on a treadmill. The other kind is the holter ECG. This is where you are hooked up to a portable ECG machine, that regularly checks your heart rate while you are performing your daily activities. 

The procedure is quick, painless and doesn't require hospitalization
The technician will attach a few electrodes to your chest after applying a conductive gel that helps them pick up the electric impulses from your heart. Usually the  electrodes are kept stationary during the test but in some cases they may be moved around in order to facilitate a more accurate reading. You will be asked to lie down on a bed placed in the ECG room, after which the technician will proceed to placing electrodes to your chest in order to start the test. In some cases you may be required to change into a hospital gown. It takes about ten to fifteen minutes for a doctor to take the test and the results are seen on a sheet that is printed out from the machine. Read ten life saving tests you should take.

Dos and don'ts during an ECG

In order to undergo an ECG there are a few things you should be prepared for. If you are a man, the technician may need to shave a part of your chest hair in order to attach the electrodes to your skin. If you are a woman you will require to remove your jewellery before the procedure. You will also be given a gown to wear which will cover your chest partially during the procedure.

As a precaution, if you are on any medication for heart disease, it is best to discuss with your doctor about stopping the drug a few hours before the procedure in order to get accurate readings. In some cases your doctor may want to place the electrodes on your feet and arms, be prepared and avoid wearing socks during the procedure.

What do the readings mean?

Although it is complex to understand what these waves actually mean, there are a few things you can find out about your readings.

If your heart beats are lower than 60 beats per minute it means that you might be suffering from a condition that is causing your heart rate to slow down drastically, like CAD (Coronary Artery Disease), myocarditis, myocardial infarction etc.  Other conditions like thyroid imbalances, electrolyte depletion or certain heart medication that can also cause a drop in one's heart rate.
If your heart beats too fast, that is anything above 100 beats per minute, it signifies conditions like defects in one of the valves of the heart or other conditions like hypertension, stress etc. This is also known as tachycardia.
Finally, an ECG is the first step in diagnosing an abnormality with the heart, but there are further more advanced tests that might be required to reach an accurate diagnosis. Just remember to relax and not get too nervous about the test, the more relaxed you are the better your results will be. 

For more articles on diseases and conditions, check out our diseases & conditions section and for videos, check out our YouTube Channel. 

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Yoga Exercise Improve Health And Performance Of Heart

Yoga Exercise Improve Health And Performance Of Heart

by desimzatube
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Yoga is a name of physical,mental and spiritual practices or disciplines.It is a old tradition of Indian which means to attain a state of permanent peace.Yoga word means,' Union' and its full meaning is union with divine.There are many traditions of yoga found in Hinduism,Buddhism and Jainism.Yoga is the most popular and famous exercise these days in the world.Many people are taking advantage from this exercise in Yoga schools,home and other institutes,where Yoga is taught.There are many ways and methods of Yoga,originally Yoga means to control the thoughts of mind and get a state of peace.

How Yoga is useful for health and how it improve health and performance of heart.We will discuss that here:

Yoga not only improve health and performance of heart but Yoga also improve mental and physical health.According to medical experts,many Yoga exercises,which are done on specific time,such as breathing,sitting,deep thinking,keeping hands and feet in relaxed state,directly improve the performance of heart and with that,heart health improves day by day.

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Life doesn’t end after bypass surgery

Life doesn't end after bypass surgery

by Dr Aashish Contractor

Imagine that you or your loved one just underwent bypass surgery. There are a million questions in your mind, 'What should he or she eat?', 'Should they exercise?', 'How long should they rest?' or 'When will they be back to normal?' Thankfully you don't have to worry anymore because preventive cardiologist Dr Aashish Contractor tells us exactly what to expect and do after a bypass surgery:

First and foremost, you need to understand that a bypass surgery is a major operation in which a healthy blood vessel is used to form a bypass or another route for the heart to pump blood to the other body parts to make up for a blockage in a coronary (heart artery). This new blood vessel is called a graft and the proper name for the procedure is 'coronary artery bypass graft surgery'. It's one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures and everyone should know what to do afterwards.

Life post surgery

Typically, you will spend two days in the ICU. This is the average time when the surgery is done on a 'beating heart'. After the stay in the ICU, the patient typically spends 5-6 days in the hospital ward.

After leaving the hospital

The crucial part begins after you return home. During the first week, it's important to remember that even a small amount of activity can make the patient tired and feel out of breath. Don't worry, this is completely normal. When you do feel tired, take a short rest before resuming any activity but don't give in to the urge to just keep lying down all day.

Also, you should know that during surgery, your chest bone (known as the sternum) was cut open and is stitched close after it. It's quite common to experience an itch or soreness in that area. You may also have some pain in the shoulder or back.  Consult your doctor if the pain becomes unbearable.  It usually takes about 6 weeks for the complete healing of the sternum. In the past, people would wear a thick belt around the chest for support. However, new research has shown that this is not necessary and does not offer any additional protection.

A hint of the blues

During the first week at home, you might feel sad, anxious or depressed. This is perfectly natural after a major operation like this, and these feelings will usually go away within four weeks. However, if these emotions are causing too much anxiety, you should consult a doctor, who may give you some medication. Your progress will be gradual and you should be back to normal within 4-6 weeks. 

The importance of rest

I can't stress enough how important it is to get adequate rest after a major procedure like this. At times, you may feel like you're full of energy and want to do a lot more than what your doctor suggests. While activity and exercise is important, there's a fine line between the right amount of activity and excessive amount of activity. It's vital to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night and a short nap in the afternoon if you feel the need. 

Should you exercise?

During a patient's stay at the hospital, we usually start a walking programme. Exercise is important because it improves your strength after surgery and also helps increase your cardiac capacity and reduces risk of future heart disease. It's important to warm-up before beginning any programme. Below is a sample-walking programme.  There are always individual differences and you need to adjust your programme depending on 'how you feel'.  Do not worry if you are unable to follow the programme exactly.

Avoid exercising outdoors in extreme temperature situations especially when it's hot. Remember not to exercise within two hours of eating a meal.  Wear supportive walking shoes and comfortable clothing. (Read: Should you exercise after suffering a heart attack?)

Cardiac rehab programme

I also recommend that you enrol in a cardiac rehabilitation programme at a hospital (most big hospitals have them) to accelerate the recovery process and to learn more about heart health. This will help you reduce the risk for future heart-related complications and heart attacks.

Precautions to keep in mind

Do not exercise or stop exercising if you notice any of the following:

Excessive fatigue that lasts more than an hour after you finish exercising. 
Chest, neck, jaw, teeth, shoulder or arm pain that is unusual.  Remember you may experience some discomfort in the chest due to the fact that your breast bone (sternum) was cut during surgery and requires 6-8 weeks to heal completely.
Excessive shortness of breath.
Dizziness or nausea.
Ankle swelling or increase in weight.
Heart rate too much over target.
Skipped beats that appear more frequently than usual.
Joint, muscle, or ligament pain/problems.
Some other tips:

Your physiotherapist will teach you some breathing exercises which you should continue to do after being discharged as coughing and deep breathing help prevent infection in your lungs.
Don't lift objects heavier than 3-4 kg for the first six weeks. Heavy lifting can cause the bone in your chest to separate and prevents it from healing. The surgeon will tell you at your follow-up appointment when you can start lifting heavier objects.
If you don't live in the city where your operation has been carried out and need to travel home, consult your doctor on when you will be able to do so. It's usually advisable to wait for at least two weeks after being discharged before travelling. The decision will also depend on other variables like the length of the travel as well as the mode of transportation.
This article is a part of our Heart Health Month initiative.

Know your heart, love your heart

More and more Indians are falling prey to heart disease. There are various reasons for this including a sedentary lifestyle, genetic predisposition, pollution, smoking, drinking, a fatty diet and a general ignorance about what causes heart ailments. However, we at health.india.com intend to fight that by covering every aspect of cardiovascular health including diet, expert advice, exercise, natural remedies, diagnosis and treatment, specific heart advice for women and more this month.

Check out our Heart Health Page for more.

 For more articles on diseases and conditions, check out our diseases & conditions section and for videos, check out our YouTube Channel. 

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My boyfriend is complaining that my vagina is big and loose. What should I do?

I am a 25-year-old unmarried girl. I was in a relationship 4 years back and we had a good sex life. It lasted for 2 years before we broke up. After that, I have been single till date. Now, I am in a relationship with another guy. When we had sex the first time,  he complained that he couldn’t feel anything after penetration. He told me that my vagina is big and loose. Can it happen? I never had a baby or even an abortion or any vaginal procedure. Can masturbation cause looseness in vagina? And if it’s true what can I do to get my tightness back. I am tensed about it. I’ve lost my confidence on bed. I am unmarried and have my whole life ahead. Please reply ASAP.
என் நண்பன் என் யோனி பெரிய மற்றும் நெகிழ்வான என்று புகார். நான் என்ன செய்ய வேண்டும்?