Backpacking India - Dibru-Saikhowa National Park

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The Dibru-Saikhowa National Park with its exquisite natural beauty is renowned world over for its diversity of wildlife and the largest forest swamp in the North-East Asia. The park is situated 10km north from Tinsukia district in Assam. The Dibru-Saikhowa National Park covers an area of 340 sq kms between the Lohit and the Dibru rivers. The park was declared a sanctuary in 1986 and elevated to a National Park in 1999. Home to over 36 species of mammal as well as over 382 species of birds, the park was initially a sanctuary for the Whitewinged wood ducks in their natural habitat. However, it is popular for their Feral Horses that roam the park. The Feral horses are commonly known as Janghali ghura and there are over 79 feral horses that are found in Assam. The reason for their popularity is based on the fact that their actual origins are not known, however some have concluded that they are descendants of the horses that escaped the army camps during World War II. The Ferah horses together with the Tigers, Asian Elephants and the Red Giant Flying Squirrel, I believe make up the big four mammals of Dibru-Saikhowa National park. Tourist will also enjoy seeing the Hoolock Gibbon, Gangentic River Dolphins and Wild Buffalos which are just as popular in the Assam tourism sector.

The Dibru-Saikhowa National Park is open throughout the year however the best time to visit would be around November to April. The park has no road for vehicles; this requires visitors to hire small motorized boats to travel within the park or a guide to walk them through some of the areas situated in the park. If you would like to stay longer, you can always find accommodations a few kilometers

What You Did Not Know About Herpes

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Herpes is not always sexually transmitted but it is caused by an infection called Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV).  Some types of herpes self heal with time where others may require antiviral treatment, it is unfortunate though that none of serious infection of herpes can be cured. There are 8 types of herpes that affect human beings.

Types of Herpes

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1)      Human Herpes Virus 1(HHV1) which causes cold sores around the mouth and can lead to infection around the genital area and can be spread through sharing items.

2)      Human Herpes Virus 2(HHV2) also known as Herpes Simplex Virus 2(HSV2)which also causes cold sores around the mouth and genitalia and can be spread through skin contact.

3)      Human herpes Virus 3(HHV3) also known as varicella-zoster virus and which cause chickenpox and is transmitted through skin contact. Herpes zoster or shingles is also a HHV3 virus which is much serious and takes even longer to heal.

4)      Human herpes virus 4 also known as Epstein-barr is the major cause of mononucleosis or mono the kissing disease and is transmitted through saliva.

Probiotics And You

Probiotics are microorganisms such as yeast or bacteria that the body requires to boost immunity and maintain good health. An individual already contains over 400 different types of microorganisms in the digestive system. These probiotics can be taken in as food or supplements. Some foods which are rich in probiotics include yogurt, honey, soya milk, dark chocolate and even olives. Probiotic supplements are commonly used to treat or prevent side effects caused by antibiotics.

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The Benefits of Probiotics In Your Digestive System

      ·         They assist the body detoxify heavy metals and chemicals.
      ·         They fight and prevent the overgrowth of candida yeast and toxic bacteria.
·         They help in the repair of the intestinal lining by inducing reactive oxygen species.
·         They help the body produce B-Complex vitamins and vitamin K.

      ·         They improve the absorption of nutrients in the digestive system.
·         They provide comfort to individuals suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by reducing          some of the symptoms which include abdominal pain.
·         They reinforce the intestine mucous membrane immunity and increase the body’s resistance to            infection.

Health Benefits Provided by Probiotics

Probiotics mainly differ according to their genus, species and strain. There are different strains of

New to Yoga

Yoga gives you the chance to live a long and healthily life. Yoga is a mind-body practice comprising of a number of poses and breathing techniques. Yoga classes usually wind up with 20-30 minutes of meditation to relax your body and mind. Yoga has been known to relieve chronic pains and stress enhancing your well being and is a spiritual and health journey you should try. There are different types of yoga which include Power yoga class, Hatha yoga (Vinyasa), Bikram (hot) yoga class and others. They all have a combination of poses that stretch out your body and improving circulation to different parts of your body, depending on the pose. The type of yoga wear depends entirely on the type of yoga class you opt to take.

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It is important to select a yoga wear that is not to tight and uncomfortable to wear. You will be required to stretch out your legs and arms, so ensure that the type of clothing you wear provides you with the freedom to move between poses without tearing. The yoga outfit must not also be too loose as some of the inversion poses will leave you exposed as your top may go over your head. Your yoga wear should consist of a fitting top and yoga pants which will give you the comfort you need as well as allow the instructor to better check your alignment. A Tank top, a Sports bra or a tight fitting T-shirt is great to use however do avoid

How to Store Your Wine

Everyone loves a good glass of wine once in a while however not everyone know how to store their wine. A wine cellar would be an obvious choice but if you’re home happens to not have one; a closet wine cellar would be an option. The ideal temperate for storing wine is 54°F making a wine cooler just as effective.

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Before the wine bottle is opened it should be stored on its side and once opened the wine is placed in an upright position. White wine should be stored in a closet cellar or cooler where as a red wine could be stored in the open, just ensure you store your wine away from humidity and any strong odors.

Natural cures for fibroids

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Fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumors that grow from the muscle layers of the uterus (womb). Fibroids are also known as uterine fibroids, myomas or fibromyomas they comprise of smooth muscle and fibrous tissues. One in every four women between the age of 30 to 50 years develop one or more fibroids in their lifetime and fibroids can sometimes run in families. The size of fibroids can be as small as a pea or as large as a melon and may increase or decrease in size over time. There are some instances were fibroids may even disappear over time. They may occur anywhere in the uterus and are thus named accordingly;

1. Intramural Fibroids are common and grow in the muscle tissue of the uterus.
2. Pedunculated Fibroids grow outside the uterus and are attached by a narrow stalk.
3. Subserous Fibroids grow outside the uterus wall into the pelvis.
4. Submucous Fibroids grow from the inner wall into the uterus.

Fibroids are triggered by estrogen (the hormone produced in the womb) and tend to swell when

Getting Your Tattoo Removed

Getting your tattoo removed it something most people today would consider doing. A recent survey conducted by the British Association of Dermatologists’ conference was base on over 600 people over a six month period. The finding showed that 45% of the respondents had their tattoo done between the ages of 18 years and 25 years. One third of the respondents regret having their tattoos done. But only half of the one third respondents would consider getting their tattoos removed. Tattoos have grown in popularity over the past year and can be seen in all shapes and sizes on professional athletes to celebrities. Whether or not the tattoo was done by a professional or friend at home, when individuals do get older many would consider having the tattoo removed especially now that the costs of removing tattoos have reduced significantly and the means to do so are easily available. 

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There several reason one would consider removing a tattoo such as;

·         Past regrets

·         Change in life style

·         Maturity

·         Stigmatization

·         Career

·         Dissatisfaction with the quality of the tattoo

·         Altered body image

Whatever the reason the good news is that safer methods are available to remove your tattoo and leave your skin looking healthier than ever. Before laser tattoo removal was developed, other techniques were used to remove tattoos which include Cryosur and Excision which are still used along with skin grafting to remove larger tattoos. Dermabrasion where a wire brush or fraise is used to remove the upper layer of your skin, TCA (Trichloroacetic acid which remover the top layer of the skin and Sabrasion where the skin is scrubbed with salt. Patients respond better to laser tattoo removal providing that they have not developed excessive scarring from previous treatments.

Laser tattoo removal is more popular as it can be tailored to suit each individual case as each tattoo is unique on its own. The number of treatments may vary depending on the age of the patient, size and colour of the tattoo as well as whether the tattoo was done by a professional or not. The colour of the patient’s skin as well as the depth to which the tattoo pigment extends will affect the removal technique and the number of visits. It is easier to remove a tattoo on a dark complexion than on a lighter complexion. Most patients do not require any anesthesia for the treatment and once the treatment is done, a bandage or patch is used to protect the site. However of a patient should experience pain , the physician may elect to use some form of anesthesia such as topic cream anesthesia cream or a painkiller is injected during the procedure.

Some patients may experience some side effects associated with laser removal such as

     1   .    Infection which may lead to a permanent scar
2   .    Hypopigmentation where the treated kin is lighter than the surrounding skin
3   .    Hyperpigmentation where the treated kin is darker than the surrounding skin

However Laser tattoo removal is considered safer and more effective because of its unique ability to selectively treat pigment involved in the tattoo. To have your tattoo removed you should ensure you use a reputable dermatologist or cosmetic surgery center. To ensure you get the proper treatment and care, it is advisable to get a recommendation from your family doctor.