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HYDERABAD: January, the first month of the year, celebrating prosperity and peace, is also recognised as Cervical Cancer Awareness month. As the World Health Organisation (WHO) declares this as an opportunity to raise awareness about cervical cancer, we get in touch with consultant gynecologists to talk about this successfully treatable form of cancer, as the WHO says.
Cervical cancer might be in treatable forms, but there are many unidentified cases because of lack of awareness and the taboo or stigma around it. Dr Jayasree Reddy, obstetrics and gynecologist from Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, says, Cervical cancer has 14 million new cases per year, and it is the most common cancer among Indian women. It is more commonly seen among rural women because of early marriage and early sexual relationships at a young age. PAP smear test from the age of 18 years, visual inspection of cervix by colposcopy helps us to identify at early stages; therefore, we can implement treatment effectively, says Dr Jayasree.
Steam inhalation is a traditional cure for the common cold, congestion, sore throat, asthma, allergies and dyspnoea. Adding specific ayurvedic herbs to the water, though, can expedite recovery.
Categorised under fomentation or the application of hot moist substances to the body to manage pain and discomfort in ayurveda, steam inhalation is a go-to method for nasal and throat purification as it relieves heaviness, stuffiness, wheezing and certain respiratory infections by moistening dry air passages and mucus accumulation, says Noida-based ayurvedic practitioner Geetha Krishnan, sharing some of the best herbs one can add to the mix.
Flossing is to teeth what fascia flossing is to the connective tissues in the body. If done correctly and consistently, the joint-cleaning technique helps release trauma that may have manifested as aches orpains in the body, and provide muscular relief, while improving mobility. A somatic experience, fascia flossing is made of simple movements that rejuvenate the connective tissue or the fascia in the body, and is particularly beneficial to ease tight shoulders, a rigid back and a strained neck.
Deep diveFascia is a thin layer of connective tissue surrounding the organs, bones, tendons, ligaments, nerve fibre, even brain matter, and holds it all in place. Mostly made of collagen, it makes tissues strong enough to stretch easily. This is why healthy fascia is instrumental in flexibility and mobility,says Delhi-based orthopaedic Varun Rai.
PTI
Washington, February 17
IndiGo is currently flying 1,800 flights a day and 10 per cent of them on international routes.
New Delhi: IndiGo has partnered with Turkish airlines to expand its reach to Europe and has ordered nearly 500 more aircraft as part of its expansion plan, said Vinay Malhotra, Head of International Sales on Friday, adding that it will help improve passenger services from India to Istanbul and to Europe.
According to sources, the number of terrorists involved in the attack is not confirmed.
Karachi: Heavily-armed Pakistani Taliban militants on Friday stormed the Karachi Police chief's office in the country's most populous city, sparking gunfire that killed two rebels and two others, the latest brazen assault on security forces amid an uptick in terror attacks across the country.The attack took place around 7:10 pm local time.
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Russlands Präsident Wladimir Putin und der belarussische Staatschef Alexander Lukaschenko haben in Moskau über die Zusammenarbeit beider Länder in Wirtschafts- und Sicherheitsfragen gesprochen. Dabei unterstrich Lukaschenko nach russischen Agenturberichten die technologische Kooperation der zwei verbündeten, aber international isolierten Nachbarstaaten. Sie lasse die Sanktionen ins Leere laufen, die wegen des russischen Angriffs auf die Ukraine verhängt worden sind, behauptete er.
Die Länder des Westens hätten Russland und Belarus nicht um ihr Potenzial in der Computertechnologie gebracht, sagte Lukaschenko bei dem Treffen in Putins Residenz Nowo-Ogarjowo. Auch produziere Belarus jetzt schon etwa 1.000 Bauteile für die zivilen russischen Flugzeuge MS-21 und Suchoi Superjet. Sein Land sei mit etwas russischer Hilfe auch in der Lage, Erdkampfflugzeuge herzustellen, sagte Lukaschenko. Solche Maschinen dienen der Unterstützung eigener Infanterie-Einheiten und können gegnerische Ziele am Boden angreifen.
