5 things you could do this year in your role to save Mother Earth

1. SAY NO TO PLASTIC OR PAPER BAGS.
        One way to start is to follow the government's initiative by using reusable bags when we go out to shop. Some of you might wonder where will you get the plastic bags to line your garbage bin then. Well, the idea here is to reduce the number of plastic bags that clog our river. Some people might think that the solution is to change from plastic to paper but the ugly truth is, paper bags causes as much harm to Mother Nature as plastic bags.

2. E-BILLING
        Another way to go green is to switch your monthly bills to e-billing. Even if you print the bills out, it reduces the carbon footprint and paper usage. Another advantages to e-billing is that we can practically pay our bills anywhere as long as we able to access the internet and make full use of our e-banking accounts.

3. COLLECT RAIN WATER
         For those of us who still want to find ways to save as much water as we possibly can, on top of the suggestions given above, try collecting rain water to water your plants or clean your yard with. An ordinary pail will do the trick but you might want to consider a barrel if you want to collect as much rain water as you can.

4. WALK
        Instead of driving to the sundry shop a few blocks away, try walking instead. Walking is  a mild foam of exercise that does not cause major impact on your knees nor your heart.

5. CARPOOL
       Instead of driving to work everyday,consider taking public transport. If your work place is not accessible by public transport, you might want to consider car pooling. Taking the public transport reduces the amount of exhaust emitted as well as decreases traffic jam. Carpooling also enables you to save money on petrol and maintenance as well.


BY: Nageswarie, Rajeswary, Kuganesh, Anita Raj

Running for your life..

- ADVICE FROM THE EXPERTS -

1. To reduce the chance of running injuries, incorporate strengthening exercise like weight lifting or Pilates to build up vigour and tone in the muscles to supports your joints. Ensure that you use the equipment correctly and select the appropriate weights. Seek proper advice from trainers if you doing it for the first time.

2. Alternate your jogging sessions with cross training exercises like yoga. The pounding and muscle tightening of running will be balanced out by the loosening and restoring techniques of yoga.

3. Jog on a proper running track or choose softer surfaces such as grassy areas and dirt paths. Regular side walk and roads have greater shock impact to the knees and other body areas. Avoid rocky or uneven surfaces as these pose the risk of twisted ankles.

4. Invest in a pair of proper running shoes to ensure a comfortable run and help prevent injuries. Things to note are the shape and arch of your foot. It should be 1/2 to a full size bigger than your regular shoe size because your feet will swell when you run.


BY: Nageswarie, Rajeswary, Kuganesh, Anita Raj

Moringa

   

   Moringa is a vegetable tree that is extremely nutritious and has many potential and healthy uses. For centuries, the native of northem India and many parts of Africa have known of the many benefits of Moringa oleifera. Siddha medicine believes the Moringa leaves have many medicinal properties, and the Moringa tree is often called "Mother's Best Friend " throughout Indian culture.
     Virtually every part of the tree can be used. Once native only to the foothills of the Himalayas , it is now widely cultivated in Africa, Central and South America, Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia and the Philippines. This tree, is truly a nutritional dynamite and there are literally hundreds of uses for it.

    The Moringa seed is used to treat erectile dysfunction in men and to prolong sexual activity for women. The powder in the Moringa leaf contains over 90 nutrients. It is one of the very rare threes whose leaves can be cooked and eaten as vegetables. It also has essential oils and fibres. Its leaves has been used as fertilizers and as livestock feed in Indian and Africa.


BY: Nageswarie, Rajeswary, Kuganesh, Anita Raj

Top 5 Fitness Trend For 2012

1. Educated and experienced fitness professional. 
     Given the large number of organizations offering health and fitness certification, it is important that consumers choose professionals certified through programs that are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA),such as those offered by ACSM.

2. Strength training.
      Strength training remains a central emphasis for many health clubs. Incorporating strength training is an essential part of a complete physical activity program for all physical activity levels and genders.

3. Fitness programs for older adults. 
       As the baby boom generation ages into retirement, some of these people have more discretioney money than their younger counterparts. Therefore, many health and fitness professionals are taking the time to create age appropriate fitness programs to keep older adults healthy and active.

4. Exercise and weight lose.
       In addition to nutrition, exercise is a key component of a proper weight loss program. Health and fitness professional who provide weight loss programs are increasingly incorporating regular exercise and caloric restriction for better weight control in their clients. 

5. Children and Obesity 
       With childhood obesity growing at an alarming rate, health and fitness professionals see the epidemic as an opportunity to create programs tailored to overweight and obese children. Solving the problem of childhood obesity will have an impact on the health care industry today and years to come.


BY: Nageswarie, Rajeswary, Kuganesh, Anita Raj

Power Food For Your Eyes..

      The power foods that good for our eyes will be : orange fruits and vegetables, broccoli and spinach, nuts, grains and beans, and berries.

      Orange fruits and Vegetables :
          Carrots,sweet potatoes,apricots,peaches and oranges are all packed with vitamin C, which helps to support the blood vessel in your eyes. These fruits also rich in beta carotene, an antioxidant that prevents oxidative stress damage to the lenses of the eyes as well as minimises the risk of macular degeneration and cataracts.

       Broccoli and Spinach, Nuts :
            Broccoli is rich in vitamin C, another key antioxidant that benefits particularly the eyes. On the other hand, spinach provides the benefits of the orange-coloured fruits, and broccoli combined by containing four vital minerals for eye health- vitamin C,beta carotene,lutein and zeaxanthin.

        Nuts,Grains and Beans :
            Peanuts,almonds,hazelnut and sunflower seeds are an excellent source of vitamin E which assists in preventing age-related macular degeneration, protecting the eyes from free-radical damage and reducing the progression of cataracts. Kidney beans provide the eyes with vitamin A and zinc, vital for night vision and production of eye-protective melanin.

       Berries :
           Tomatoes and blueberries are the two top berries that deliver excellent benefits to the eyes. The lycopene and lutein contained in tomatoes serve to keep cancer at bay while protecting the eyes from damaging rays of the sun. Blueberries, on the other hand, are great for reducing eye fatigue and contain varied vitamins and minerals that improve night version,



BY: Nageswarie, Rajeswary, Kuganesh, Anita Raj

 

Earth Hour 60 2012

Earth Hour 60 was celebrated in all Asia nations yesterday (31/3/2012) from 8 p.m. until 9 p.m. (Malaysian Hour). This event is being celebrated once a year for an hour. It is a way to cultivate awareness in all individuals about global warming prevention. Earth Hour 60 was tremendously celebrated in famous spots of Asia countries such as KLCC, Penang Bridge and New Delhi main road.

            But the importance of this event is not understood by most people. To present a clear picture of this: Electricity was on in all the shops, Tesco and thousands of houses within the area of Taman Desa and Old Klang Road, yesterday. It is very obvious that none of these people do care about our environment, thus, they all neglected the Earth Hour 60 event. No one is personally ready to contribute at least an hour per year for the good of our environment. If this behavior is going to persist, then what would happen to the world in future?The areas mentioned above represent many other locations throughout the world.

By: Rajeswary, Kuganesh, Anita Raj,Nageswarie 

   

Baby burnt into ash

  On 29/3/2012 (Thursday) around 2.15 a.m., a Malay lady gave birth to a baby boy secretly at an apartment room in Old Klang Road. She wrapped the baby with a towel and brought him to her friend’s house. At there, the baby was already dead due to improper delivery. She and her friend then took the dead baby to a nearby playground and burned into ash.

            Police officers arrived to the spot at 9.00 a.m. as they were informed about the incident by an anonymous witness. Mother of the baby and her crime partner were taken to Brickfields police station for further investigation.

(This merciless incident was not published in newspaper or TV news either)

By: Rajeswary, Kuganesh, Anita Raj, Nageswarie