Trees remove 100 to 120 billion tons of carbon each year from man-made sources like (cars, trains, planes, etc). They moderate climate, improve air quality, conserve water and also harbor wildlife, trees cut down energy costs- air conditioning and heating costs are lower in shaded areas. The less energy used by consumers the less CO2 emissions in the atmosphere. According to DeRosa’s article, one tree cut down can produce 173 reams of paper. A total of 7 million reams of paper is equivalent to 12 pounds of CO2 being released into the atmosphere. 

Trees are very useful to man. They support the life old living things. Trees are needed for making paper, furnish and houses. They are used in everything. When w breathe and burn, we produce carbon dioxide. Trees replace this carbon dioxide with oxygen. The green leaves of trees absorb carbon dioxide and break it up into carbon and oxygen. The leaves keep carbon and release oxygen for the use of living beings. Trees prevent drought and floods. Man has cut down trees in large numbers and he is cutting more and more trees. Man must stop cutting more trees, otherwise he will suffer greatly

Importance of Adequate Water

With all of the different drink options out on the market these days, water is usually the last resort option for most people. We are made up of about 66% water, making it the most essential nutrient to our bodies; however, it is one of the least consumed beverages for most.

Our bodies replace about 2 ½ quarts of water each day, therefore, we need to consume an adequate amount of water each day to function properly. Without sufficient water intake, many important functions of our bodies suffer. Water aids in the digestion and absorption process of food, regulates body temperature and blood circulation, carries nutrients and oxygen to the cells in the body, aids in removing harmful toxins, lubricates joints to help with joint movement, protects our tissues and organs, as well as helps with the weight loss process. Dehydration can have detrimental effects on the body, so it is very important to maintain a regular flow of fluids in the body all day.

Without adequate water, our bodies suffer in many different areas. Here are examples of other negative effects inadequate water consumption may have on our bodies:

* Heartburn
* Constipation
* Joint pain
* Arthritis due to dehydrated joints
* Shock and damage to the spinal cord as it is also used to protect the organs
* Weight gain due to the liver’s inability to metabolize fat
* Stomach pain and ulcers
* Back pain
* Dizziness
* Disorientation and confusion

How much water should you be drinking?

Finally, to live a healthy lifestyle, water consumption is essential! Because water is needed for so many different bodily functions, without it we will shut down. Also, don’t just drink when you’re thirsty. When your body is telling you that it’s thirsty, that usually means it has needed fluids for a while, so it is best to continually drink small amounts of water all throughout the day. Drinking water consistently each day can keep you healthy and feeling great!

Indian Spices

Some of the spices which are particularly beneficial are: turmeric, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, fenugreek, mustard, Tulsi, black pepper, bay leaves, neem leaves, cocum, etc.Some additional benefits of specific spices are mentioned below:
 

• Fenugreek seeds delay gastric emptying & stimulate insulin secretion & hence are beneficial   in diabetics. It is also a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids.
• Garlic is known to be an antioxidant as it prevents LDL oxidation hence is useful in patients with coronary artery disease.
• Fennel seeds, cinnamon & cardamom are used for their carminative properties.
• Ocimum (Tulsi) & ginger are used for treating cough & cold.
• Melon seeds, pumpkin seeds have health benefits like those provided by nuts. They are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins.
• Turmeric is used for its antiseptic properties and is also suppose to prevent Alzheimer  disease.

Thinking Skills

Education is not just learning knowledge and skills, but the development of children’s learning capacity. Education is the development of thinking clearly and creatively, implementing their own plans and communicating their ideas to others in a variety of ways.’ (Sue Palmer and Galina Doyle, 2004)

Thinking is a complex process that involves a variety of skills that are often used together when confronted with a new and interesting situation. Sharing the process of thinking with a child in meaningful and playful situations supports the development of thinking skills. It is also a fantastic opportunity for an adult to become more aware of children’s understanding and knowledge of the world, how they make sense of what is happening around them, how they communicate their thoughts and what they can do with the ideas in their minds.

Thinking skills are about how knowledge is acquired and how to use this knowledge. They include an element of knowing about thinking called ‘metacognition’. Metacognition is the knowledge of your own thinking process, evidenced by planning an approach to a learning task, monitoring your understanding and evaluating the whole process to completion. Being motivated to continue with the task, however difficult it is, is part of metacognition too.

Thinking skills are related to encouraging children to learn to think for themselves, learning through real situations in a highly motivating environment. The thinking skills which constitute the generic term ‘critical thinking’ are enquiry, information processing, reasoning, evaluation, problem-solving and creative thinking (see box below). Being aware of these different thinking skills enables adults to provide safe, creative environments and play situations where thinking can be sustained.

“Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam”--- --- --- “this entire earth is my family.”

 Ordinary man loved and respected Nature. The sun. the moon, the earth were all gods. Sounds primitive, no? But think of it. The concept is definitely wiser now that we stand on the brink of losing our earth forever if we do not wake up .  Think at least once before switching on your ACs, using detergent powders,cutting off trees,tearing off papers insanely…………..and well you know the list is so long.
Let us come together. We indeed are one family.

Let us join hands for this beautiful earth – our home.

Plant a tree to save life

We have the moral responsibility to bequeath to our 

children a world which is safe, clean and productive, 

a world which should continue to inspire 

the human imagination with the immensity of 

the blue ocean, the loftiness of snow-covered mountains, 

the green expanse of extensive forests and the 

silver streams of ancient rivers. 

Our people have a right to economic and social development 

and to discard the ignominy of widespread poverty. 

For this we need rapid economic growth. But I also believe 

that ecologically sustainable development need not be in 

contradiction to achieving our growth objectives. 

In fact, we must have a broader perspective on 

development. It must include the quality of life, 

not merely the quantitative accretion of goods and services. 

Our people want higher standards of living, but they 

also want clean water to drink, fresh air to breathe and 

a green earth to walk on.

❜❜

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh

India is home to a third of the world’s poor, and climate change will hit this section of society the hardest. Set to be the most poPlant a tree to save lifepulous nation in the world by 2045, the economic, social and ecological price of climate change will be massive. Plant a tree to save life.

Natural remedies to cure backache or back pain:

Home remedies for back pain:

1 Every time you lift some thing you should bend your knees first,this will prevent your lower back  from getting tense  which causes  damage to your spine and back muscles.
2..Eat two or tree cloves or garlic every morning. This is a good remedy for back pain.
3..Pepare a  oil from garlic and mustard oil.Take 10 cloves of garlic.Take 50 grams mustard oil. Boil these . Put in to a bottle. Massage your back with this home remedy. It will show very good results.
4..To get instant relief from pain apply heat to your back. you can use hot water bag  or infra red lamp for this purpose.
5...Massage your back with terpentine oil.  This is also a effective remedy to cure back pain.
6.. Applying potato poultice on affected region  is a good method to relieve back pain. Take some potatoes. Peel them.Boil these potatoes in water.Mash them and make a poultice. Apply it some hot  and to hold it there apply a bandage.Keep it there for one hour. It gives instant relief.
7..Tulsi(basil) leaves also do good in back pain. Take about 20 Tulsi leaves.Boil it  in a cup of water when  half of water is left mix some salt in it and drink this decoction to get relief in back pain.
8..Massage your back with mint oil.This is a  remedy to produce good results in back pain conditions.
9..Take a lemon.Make juice.Add some salt to it. Drinking this mixture 2 times a day will show benificial results in back pains.
10..Make a tea with 5 cloves,5 black peepers and 1 gram powder of dry ginger.Have this decoction for relief in back pain.
11..Take half spoonful guggulu 30 minutes after food. Guggulu is a effective herb to treat back pain and arthritic conditions.Take guggulu with warm water.
12...Keep youself warm. cold aggravates back pains.Eat warm items.