TAKE PLENTY OF WATER

Have you been jogging for 20 minutes? You are hot and sweaty. And you are beginning to tire. What is the problem? The answer is that, you are beginning to feel the effects of dehydration. Generally, the average person is not 100% hydrated. Add exercise and a warm climate and it spells dehydration in a big way. Do not depend on thirst as a signal to avoid dehydration. Your body's drive to drink is not nearly as powerful as its drive to eat and the thirst mechanism is even less powerful during exercise. Therefore, you must plan to drink early and often. Below are some of guidelines:

Before exercise: Drink 1-2 cups of fluid 2 hours before exercise to make sure you are well hydrated. Then drink another 1/2-1 cup immediately before exercise.

During exercise: Drink 1/2-1 cup every 15-20 minutes during exercise. Although this might seem tough at first, once you schedule it into your regular training routine, you will quickly adapt to having fluid in your stomach. In fact, the fuller your stomach is, the faster it will empty.

After exercise: Replace any fluid you have lost. Drink 2 cups of fluid for every pound of body weight you lose during exercise. In hot, humid weather, you need to drink more than usual. Don't forget that dehydration also occurs during cold weather exercise; your body temperature rises and you still lose water through perspiration and respiration.

Question:

What Should You Drink?

Should you just reach for the water bottle when you need to hydrate or are sports drinks better? The answer to this question depends on how much and how hard you exercise and how much you like water?
The ideal fluid replacement beverage should encourage fluid consumption and promote fluid absorption. If you exercise less than one hour, water should be fine. If you exercise longer than one hour, then fluid should also supply energy to your working muscles. In this case, drink about two-four cup/glass per hour of fluids with Carbohydrate concentrations of from 4-8%.

The average exerciser does not need to replace sodium or other electrolytes during exercise. Even well trained marathoners will reserve enough sodium to complete a competition. After heavy exercise, however, it is best to eat a meal that contains some sodium to replace what you may have lost. Follow your cravings; do not worry about restricting the sodium in your food immediately after running a marathon.

If you are participating in an ultra-endurance event that lasts four hours or more, you should consume a sports drink that contains sodium. 50-120 mg consumed during exercise should be sufficient.

If you are just an average exerciser, you might think sodium in drinks is just a waste. However, sodium may play a different role for you. Sodium helps your body absorb fluid and along with sugar, sodium may enhance a drink's taste, which can encourage you to drink more.

If you do not like water, sports drinks that taste good and contain less than 8% carbohydrate and some sodium might offer you a performance advantage. At the very least, if they encourage you to drink more, they will have done their job. But, it is always recommended to drink water rather than other drinks. And it is suggested to be aware of warning signs of dehydration and also suggested to consult doctor.

Dehydration Signs (both early signs & advanced signs):

- fatigue
- light headache
- appetite loss
- dark urine with a strong odour
- flushed skin
- heat intolerance
- difficulty swallowing
- sunken eyes and dim vision
- stumbling
- painful urination
- muscle spasms

Note: It is always suggested to consult doctor.

HEALTHY LIVING TIPS

Everyone wants to live happily as long as he/she stays in the world. There are several factors that influence everyone's life. It may be either physical activities or moral activities. Here, i am giving information about only physical activities but not moral. Moral activities are related to humans psychological factors, his/her goodness, honest, purity of heart, discipline, love, affection and other behavioural factors.

- Do exercise regularly.

- Always drink a big glass of water in the morning. We lose a lot of oxygen through the night and to
  rejuvenate our cells, we need to supply them with water and oxygen. Drink a glass of water and within a
  week you’ll begin to feel less tired.

- Avoid taking junk food.

- Always pick-up one or two fruits and eat them when you go outside or shopping. If you leave for work in
  the morning, take a few fruits and eat them throughout the day. Fruits are great for their nutrients,
  vitamins and sugars that are required in our body.

- Always eat a handful of nuts like walnuts, pecans, almonds & etc. This has been shown to increase
  afternoon energy and productivity.

- Drink herbal teas.

- Take fresh vegetable/fruit juice.

- Take deep breath. When you’ve got time, do some deep breathing. Inhale and count up to 5 seconds,
  hold it for a few seconds and release slowly. Exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide is one of the best
  things we can do for our blood and cells.

BENEFITS OF ALMONDS

Almonds contain a high amount of calories & fat and many people avoid them because of their high calorie rate or count, they can actually be great for weight loss. They provide essential vitamins & nutrients as well as healthy fat that may stimulate weight loss. Benefits of almonds are given below.

Healthier than Carbohydrates: A study/research published in the International Journal of Obesity found that a low fat diet supplemented with almonds increased weight loss far better than one supplemented with complex carbohydrates.

Energy Booster: Almonds are a particularly great source of energy-producing nutrients like vitamin E, vitamin B2, protein, manganese and copper. These substances are important for weight loss because they can help to keep the body active for longer, with less need to consume fatty calories.

Nutrient Rich: Even though almonds contain about 11% the DV of calories per 1/4 cup serving, they have a great nutrient to calorie ratio. They are a fantastic source of protein, manganese, magnesium, potassium, vitamin E and Vitamin B2. The calories that almonds provide do not seem to increase weight like calories from other foods, perhaps disproving the theory that a calorie is a calorie.

Mono-Unsaturated Fats: Almonds are a great source of mono-unsaturated fats, healthy fats necessary in maintaining good nutrition. They help to lower bad cholesterol, decrease the risk of heart disease and may actually aid in weight loss. They stimulate the fat burning mechanisms in the body far better than other types of fats.

Weight Loss: The mono-unsaturated fats in almonds are also believed to help stimulate the body's fat burning mechanisms.

ESSAY ON POPULATION & EXPLOSION - EDUCATIONAL - (SCHOOL / COLLEGE)

Population Explosion means "producing more and more number of children". If population grows, what happens in next generation? The population explosion leads to struggle for existence. Population may grow in leaps and bounds. But, the area of the country does not grow. Therefore, the population growth must be checked or minimised. This can be done by practicing "Family Planning".

Population Explosion leads to environmental problems. Trees and forests are destroyed to meet the necessities of the growing population. This will have bad effect on the health of people. Food problem may arise. As the population increases, more and more food is required. To produce more new methods are to be followed. Chemicals and fertilizers are to be used. These things will have bad effect on the health of people. This leads to unemployment.

And, also other factors will have evil result in our life. As such, it is better to put in practice the "Family Planning".

ESSAY ON OBEDIENCE TO PARENTS AND ELDERS - GENERAL

To be obedient, it is to obey the orders/requests (mostly) of one's elders and superiors. There cannot be order unless there is obedience. One has to obey the laws of the country, otherwise the society cannot exist. The laws may be irksome, but, for the overall good of the law, one must obey them. For instance, the laws to be obeyed on the road ensures road safety. The laws pertaining to property help society continue without hitches and hindrances. Even in our body our limbs obey the commands of the brains unless they are diseased. Obedience is essential for the enforcement of order.

Obedience includes obedience to one's parents and elders. Parents are the best well wishers of their children. From their experience, they know what is good for their children. They would never mean ill for them. For the sake of the well being of the children, parents insist on obedience. Obedient children grow into fine children. They are not only loved by their parents, but also by others connected with the household and by the neighbours. When children obey parents, they become very happy.

Circumstances as they may be, parents may set certain norms. Children may not understand their implications, but if they obey, very often they will steer of dangers. For instance, the parent may warn his son of bad company. If the son obeys, he will grow unscathed. The parents may insist on personal cleanliness, keeping things clean, neat and tidy, being regular in studies and so on and so forth. If the boy/girl obeys the parents in such and other things, he/she will surely grow into a finer one. Of course, sometimes the parents orders may be forceful enough. If the parent shows how he is obedient, the son will naturally be obedient. Being obedient to parents/elders will have to be followed in life. An obedient servant is always liked and respected. But for the unquestioning obedience of servants big establishments cannot be run. Unless one knows the value of obedience and has been practicing it, suddenly he cannot become obedient. Servants who are obedient are preferred to clever ones. One may argue that blind obedience won't do good. Where one can prove the other is wrong, strict obedience can be waived. This happened sometimes; a junior may have a brilliant idea and without infraction of obedience he may put up his idea in the appropriate manner. Obedience, just like charity must begin at home. Parents have a duty in bringing up children to be obedient and loving.

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ESSAY ON TIPS FOR EXAMINATION PREPARATION TO STUDENTS - EDUCATIONAL - (SCHOOL/COLLEGE)

Written Examinations: 

1. Always dress appropriately.
2. Be always prompt.
3. Practice with sample tests & study guides.
4. Study carefully to exam instructions at the beginning of the examinations.
5. Read each question carefully.
6. Do not spend too much time on any one question.

Oral Examinations:

1. Practice interviewing with a friend.
2. Plan a brief closing statement.
3. Speak up and speak carefully.
4. Be confident.

STUDY TIPS PREPARING FOR A TEST

Generally, examinations or tests or given to measure a student's understanding of class material. There are few things that you must do so that will help you.

1. Always complete your regular class-work. Attending to class everyday and completing all of your class assignments on a regular basis can be very important, when it comes to retaining information. Do the work and you will be better on your tests.

2. Study regularly. Don't wait until the last minute to cram for a test.

3. Use the night before a test.

4. Understand how the test content is organised. If you have doubt, ask the teacher to find out.

5. Find out how the test is scored.

6. Take healthy food and eat. Sleep well. Eating properly can have an amazing impact on you body and mind. A good night's sleep will affect you well. Make sure you take time to sleep well and night before a test and when you wake-up, eat a hearty and nutritious breakfast.

7. Always relax. This is the most common advice given to test-taking students. It is the best advice you will ever get. The more agitated you are, the worse you will do. If you are feeling nervous, close your eyes and take a deep breath. Better yet, take 5 deep breaths. Continue to breathe slowly and deeply until you feel calm.

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ESSAY ON IMPORTANCE OF AN EXERCISE – GENERAL - HEALTH

Everyone heard about the statement, that is "USE IT OR LOST IT"? It's true. If you don't use your body, you will surely lose it. Your muscles will become flabby and weak. Your heart and lungs won't function efficiently. And your joints will be stiff and easily injured. So, one must do exercise regularly, some people give breaks. This doesn't show the result on body. Being consistent with exercise, therefore, is probably the most important factor in achieving desired results. It helps us in so many ways. They are:

Exercise helps prevent diseases: Our bodies were meant to move; they actually crave exercise. Regular exercise is necessary for physical fitness and good health. It reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes and other diseases. It can also improve your appearance and delay the aging process.

Exercise strengthens your muscles: Exercising with weights (weighing machines like dumbles & etc.) and other forms of resistance training develops your muscles, bones and ligaments for increased strength and endurance. Your posture can be improved and your muscles become more firm and toned. You will feel better & look better.

Exercise improves stamina: When you exercise, your body uses energy to keep going. Aerobic exercise involves continuous and rhythmic physical motion, such as walking and bicycling. It improves your stamina by training your body to become more efficient and use less energy for the same amount of work. As your conditioning level improves, your heart rate and breathing rate return to resting levels/normal much sooner from strenuous activity.

Exercise improves quality of life: Once you begin to exercise regularly, you will discover many more reasons, why exercise is so important to improving the quality of your life. It reduces stress, lifts moods and helps you sleep better. It can keep you looking and feeling younger throughout your entire life.

Exercise enhances flexibility: Stretching exercises are also important for good posture. They keep your body limber, so that you can bend, reach and twist. Improving your flexibility through exercise reduces the chance of injury and improves balance and co-ordination. If you have stiff, tense areas, such as the upper back or neck, performing specific stretches can help "loosen" those muscles, helping you feel more relaxed.

Exercise controls weight: Exercise is also a key to weight control, because it burns calories. If you burn-off more calories than you take in, you lose weight.

ESSAY ON THE VALUE OF DISCIPLINE - GENERAL

There are several questions to be asked before you came to know about value of discipline. What makes you grand success, real success? Discipline means "the training of the mind, so as to make it accept willingly the control rules or orders." In many ways, it is the most valuable lesson to learn. It is only through discipline that living becomes smooth and peaceful. Law of a country is nothing more than community discipline. People who keep to the law accept the discipline of the state. For everyone, discipline is necessary. Self indulgence is a natural temptation. Our senses crave for easy satisfaction. Don't give way to this craving. we must keep our passions under control. Discipline features in every stage of a child's development. A child is taught discipline from its birth, so that it will not turn into a savage. 

At school, we must submit to the discipline of the teacher. A school boy/girl is given instructions in various subjects. He/she is trained in different ways to make him/her fit for adult life. To his/her repeated annoyance, he/she is subject to constant control. Discipline is equally necessary in our intellectual life. It is also necessary in our spiritual life. Life will have its trials and disappointments and it is discipline, which will enable a person to remain cool and sensible amidst the stresses of life. Should a person fall, it is discipline, which will set him/her on his/her feet again.

Remember, discipline is not slavery. It has a higher object in view. True discipline lies in a conscious sub-ordination of self to the achievement of some higher purpose. when we are inclined to rebel against discipline, we should remember, "He/she alone can command who knows how to obey". Discipline in other words, keeps us honest and perfect.

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ESSAY ON DEMOCRACY - EDUCATIONAL - (SCHOOL/COLLEGE)

"DEMOCRACY" means of the people, by the people and for the people. Now-a-days, it is a common pattern of the governments in the world. There may be some drawbacks, but is the best form of government. Usually, there will be many parties in a democratic country. India is a Democratic country.

Elections will be conducted for every five years or four years in a democratic country. People elect their own representatives. If a particular party gets majority seats, it will rule the country. After the expiry of the period, the elections will be conducted again. If the people do not like the party in power, they will elect another party to power. This democratic system is taught to students in colleges and universities. It is better to know, why the students are allowed to participate in elections. Students are the future leaders. They must know the responsibilities of conducting elections. Universities and colleges are only training grounds. Therefore, it is a must to every university or college to conduct elections.

In olden days, people were ruled by dictators and kings. People had no direct had in the rule. No elections were conducted. People were like slaves. That practice was destroyed by revolutionary methods. Afterwards, single party rule came into existence. That was also disliked by people in recent years. In democracy, people participate directly. Anyone, rich or poor, educated or un-educated can participate in elections. The elective members will have direct contact with the people. They will know the needs of the people of that area. They discuss the problems of people in the assembly or parliament. Whatever is good for people will be implemented by the government. Therefore, in democracy anybody can become a ruler.

ESSAY ON ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS) - HEALTH

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a sexually transmitted disease. People with Aids acquire it through contact with the body fluids of an infected person. This may occur in several different ways, through sexual intercourse, blood transfusions and the sharing of syringes as is the practice among drug addicts. Some people are merely carriers and do not suffer from any of the symptoms associated with Aids. In others, the Aids virus lies dormant in their bodies for a period of several months before there are any outward signs of it's presence. In both cases, the disease is capable of spreading rapidly due to non-awareness. AIDS is particularly lethal, because the virus breaks down the natural immune defenses that the body has against other diseases, which may be common or otherwise. An Aids infected person with a case of the common flu may have it develop into something more serious and life threatening due to the absence of these defenses or anti-bodies. Such a person must be extra vigilant against any form of bacterial or viral infection. Our environment is saturated with these microscopic organisms and it would be practically impossible to avoid contact with them.

Perhaps what is more painful to these people is the way they are treated by ill-informed members of the public even their family and friends. Contrary to popular belief the disease does not spread by casual physical contact as the Aids virus cannot survive for long outside of a human host. The fear of contracting or even being close to the infected person causes people to generally shun these unfortunate sufferers. The government aware of the very real threat the disease poses especially among young people, has embarked on various programs to educate the people. The best cure is prevention, casual sex with unfamiliar partners is to be discouraged. Regular tests to be taken for sexually active people to detect the disease at an early stage. To this end, all government clinics are equipped with this facility. People have to cooperate, if we are to eradicate the scourge of this incurable disease.

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ESSAY ON EUROPEAN UNION (EU) - EDUCATIONAL - (SCHOOL/COLLEGE)

An European Union (EU) is a union of 27 democratic European nations, committed to working together for peace and prosperity. The member States of the EU have set common institutions to which they delegate some of their sovereignty so that decisions on specific matters of joint interest can be made democratically at the European level. The idea of European integration was first proposed by the French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman on May 9, 1950. This day is celebrated annually as the Europe Day. France, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Ireland, Britain, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Malta and Cyprus. And, Bulgaria and Romania joined the EU on January 1, 2007.

 

Turkey, Croatia, Macedonia, Albania, Serbia & Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina are also negotiating for the membership of EU. However, they have to fulfill certain criteria before they are eligible for EU's membership. EU Parliament is Elected directly by the citizens of the member states. EU is representing the Governments of member states. European Commission consists of Driving force, executive body and guardians of treaties. EU Ensures compliance with the law. It will control the sound and lawful management of the EU budget.

Five Other Important Bodies: 

- European Economic and Social Committee: Expresses opinions of organised civil society on socio-economic issues.

- Committee of the Regions: Expresses the opinions of regional and local authorities.

- European Central Bank: Responsible for the monetary policy and for managing the euro.

- European Ombudsman: Deals with citizen's complaints about maladministration by any EU institution or body.

- European Investment Bank: Helps achieve EU objectives by financing investment projects.

- Tasks Handled by the EU: Matters related to trade, economy, citizen's rights, security, regional development and environmental protection.

- The EU's Clout: As a unit the EU has much more economic, social, technological, commercial and political clout than individual efforts of its members. The EU has built a single market and launched a single European currency, the Euro. It is seen as a leading trade power in the world. It has also done commendable work in environment and wildlife protection.

EU's Reform Treaty Signed (Lisbon, Portugal, December 13, 2007):

1. Landmark Treaty Aimed at Easing Decision-Making and Integration in an Enlarged EU: On December 13, 2007, the leaders of the 27-member European Union (EU) signed a landmark Reform Treaty to address the complexities of decision-making and integration of an enlarged EU.

2. Main Aspects of the EU Reform Treaty Will Replace the Aborted EU Constitution: The EU Reform Treaty would replace the aborted EU Constitution. It is a slimmed down version of the European Constitution, rejected by the French and Dutch voters in 2005.

3. Charter of Fundamental Human and Legal Rights: The Reform Treaty includes a 50-article Charter of fundamental human and legal rights. The Charter would be legally binding for 25 of the 27 EU members. Britain and Poland opted out as they were against making the Charter binding.

4. Elected President of the EU Council to Replace the Rotating Presidency System: Envisages an elected President of the EU Council -comprising all the Heads of State and Government - for a two-and-a-half-year term to replace the cumbersome six-month rotating presidency system.

5. More Powerful Foreign Policy Chief to Bolster Common Foreign and Security Policy: 

Revamped post of a more powerful Foreign Policy Chief to bolster common foreign and security policy. The Foreign Policy Chief would be answerable to EU Governments but is a member of the EU Commission.

6. Smaller European Commission: The European Commission, the executive body of the EU, would be cut from the current 27 members to 17. Commissioners would be selected on a rotation system among the States for a five-year term.

7. Voting System - Votes Allocated to Members According to the Population Size: The number of votes allocated to members would be according to the population size. The introduction of this voting system has been delayed until 2014 to accommodate Poland’s concerns that the system penalises smaller countries.

8. Drops All References to EU Flag or Anthem: In order to assuage eurosceptic fears of another step towards a federal Europe, the Reform Treaty drops all references to EU flag or anthem.

9. Entry into Force by 2009 After Ratification by Individual States: The EU Reform Treaty is set to enter into force by 2009 after ratification by individual States through Parliamentary adoption or a referendum. Ireland is the only State where a referendum is constitutionally mandated.

Significance of the EU Reform Treaty:

- Could End a Six-Year Uncertainty over Political and Institutional Future: The Reform Treaty signed by the EU leaders in December 2007 could end a six-year period of uncertainty over the political and institutional future of the World’s largest trading bloc, according to analysts. The Treaty was signed after long and acrimonious negotiations between supporters and opponents of closer integration.

- Treaty Not a Threat to National Sovereignty of Member States: The Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates stressed that the Reform Treaty was not a threat to the national sovereignty of member States. The Treaty excludes issues of national autonomy and identity that could turn volatile.

- Provision for a More Coherent Foreign and Security Policies: Analysts point out that the EU Reform Treaty provides provision for a more coherent articulation of foreign and security policies with complete protection for the autonomy of member States.

- Greater Power to National Parliaments to Scrutinise Common Legislation: The EU Reform treaty provides greater power to national Parliaments to scrutinise common legislation.

- Provision Safeguarding the Right of Countries to Delay the Implementation of Majority Decisions: Another significant aspect of the Reform Treaty is giving up the principle of unanimity as the basis of decision-making in many areas. A provision safeguarding the right of countries to delay the implementation of majority decisions was included at the instance of Poland.

EU's Economy:

1. Economy May Surpass the US: The 27-member EU has a $11 trillion plus GDP economy which could soon surpass the US economy, according to analysts.

2. Growing Confidence in the Single Currency Euro: Steady Rise of Euro as the Second Global Currency after the US Dollar: There has been a steady rise of the euro as the second global currency after the US dollar, with about 25 per cent share in the global foreign exchange reserves.

3. Fall in US Dollar Made Euro an Attractive Currency for Holding Foreign Exchange Reserves: The fall of the US dollar to a record eight-year low against the euro has led to a rethink among Asian and other countries on the dollar as the sole currency for holding foreign exchange reserves. Governments are looking at spreading the risk and hold an increasing proportion of their foreign exchange reserves in euro due to eurozone's global attraction as the world's biggest trading zone with a stable currency.

4. Euro-zone Expanded to 15 Countries: On January 1, 2008, Cyprus and Malta adopted the euro increasing the number of countries using the currency to 15. The euro has risen more than 11 per cent against the US dollar during 2007. Nine eastern European countries are waiting to adopt the euro as the common currency.

Economic Challenges Facing EU:

Rate of Inflation touching 3.5 per cent against the 2.5 per cent parameter set by the European Central Bank. 20 million people unemployed in member States. Concerns that the economic prosperity cannot be sustained for long with Asian economic giants - India and China - fast capturing the European markets.

EU to Negotiate FTAs with India and Other Asian Countries: In April 2007, the EU Foreign Ministers approved mandates for the European Commission to negotiate Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with India, South Korea and the ASEAN. The agreements could add more than 40 billion euro to EU exports annually and provide wide trade opportunities for all sides, according to the EU executives.

EU Energy Policy to Tackle Climate Change: The EU's broad new energy policy would tackle climate change by boosting renewable fuels, cutting consumption and curbing dependence on foreign suppliers of oil and gas.

Conclusion: EU Completes 50 Years. In March 2007, nearly 500 million citizens of the European Union (EU) commemorated the 50th anniversary of the historic founding treaty of Rome of 1957. The pan-European vision was given a concrete shape through the inter-connected process of economic integration, geographical enlargement, rule of law, fundamental civic and political freedoms, and human rights. Analysts point out that the establishment of the European Union has been an enormous success. The EU has been an exemplary model of building peace, prosperity, stability and solidarity within a single entity. The 27 members, many of whom fought bloody wars or were separated by ideological divisions, have now joined in a single entity sending a message in the current unipolar world, according to analysts. A strong EU can be a voice of global peace and counterweight to the sole superpower, according to analysts. The international community has welcomed the consolidation of European unity and the global stability it promises. India, a multilingual and multicultural, country has shared attributes with EU. It is hoped that an enlarged EU will remain a voice of global peace and respond reasonably to the needs of the developing countries.