Army Quotes

Ten best Indian Army quotes: Must read. Really felt proud reading them.....

1. "Either I will come back after hoisting the tricolocr, or I will come back wrapped in it, but I will be back for sure.”
– Capt. Vikram Batra, Param Veer Chakra

2. “What is a lifetime adventure for you is a daily routine for us.” – Ladakh Leh highway  signboard of Indian Army

3. “If death strikes, before I prove my blood, I swear I’ll kill death.” – Capt. Manoj Kumar Pandey, Param Veer Chakra 1/11 Gorkha Rifles

4. “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it, it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”
-- Indian Army

5. “To find us, you must be good, to catch us you must be fast, but to beat us…………you must be kidding.” -- Indian Army

6. “May God have mercy on our enemies, because we won’t.”
-- Indian Army

7. “We live by chance, we love by choice, we kill by profession.” – Officers Training Academy, Chennai

8. “If a man says he’s not afraid of dying, he’s either lying, or he’s a Gorkha.” –
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

9. “It is God’s duty to forgive the terrorists, but it’s our duty to convene a meeting between the two.” -- Indian Army

10. “I regret I have but one life to give for my country.” – Officer Prem Ramchandani

Diabetes sneaking up?

*Is Diabetes Sneaking Up on You?* **6 Early Signs &Regular testing can help detect diabetes early on*
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High blood sugar can sneak up on you without any obvious symptoms. In fact, most people don’t know they have high blood sugar until they have type 2 diabetes – and probably have had it for some time.
The telltale signs of type 2 diabetes, such as frequent urination and excessive thirst, are often subtle, especially early on. But ignoring them can cause worse health problems down the road.

Even mild blood sugar elevation can damage your nerves, kidneys and retinas. And the higher your blood sugar levels and the longer you go without treatment, the worse the damage can get.

There are several symptoms that can occur early on with diabetes. Even if they’re subtle, they’re worth mentioning to your doctor.

*1. You’re making more trips to the bathroom:*
Having to go to the bathroom more than normal, particularly at night, is a sign that your blood sugar might be out of whack.

*2. You’re getting frequent urinary or yeast infections :*
When your blood sugar is high and your kidneys can’t filter it well enough, sugar ends up in the urine. More sugar in a warm, moist environment can cause urinary tract and yeast infections, especially in women.

*3. You’re losing weight without trying:*
If you have diabetes, your body isn’t able to use glucose (sugar) as effectively for its energy. Instead, your body will start burning fat stores, and you may experience unexpected weight loss.

*4. Your vision is getting worse :*
High sugar levels can distort the lenses in your eyes, worsening your vision. Changes in your eyeglass prescription or vision are sometimes a sign of diabetes.

*5. You’re feeling fatigued or exhausted:*
Several underlying causes of fatigue may relate to diabetes/high sugar levels, including dehydration (from frequent urination, which can disrupt sleep) and kidney damage.

*6. You’re noticing skin discoloration:*
Something that Doctors  often see in patients before a diabetes diagnosis is dark skin in the neck folds and over the knuckles, much evident in fair people. Insulin resistance can cause this condition, known as acanthosis nigricans.

Because symptoms of diabetes are often subtle or nonexistent, especially around the onset, it’s important to see your doctor regularly for a checkup and testing. This is particularly vital if you are overweight or have risk factors — if diabetes runs in your family, for instance.

*The WHO recommends screening for type 2 diabetes if you are between the ages of 40 and 70. If results are normal, you should repeat the testing every three years.* If you have a risk factor, the WHO recommends beginning screening at a younger age and testing more frequently.

Cognitive Health Care

*Six steps to cognitive health :*
*_So how do you keep your brain healthy, stay cognitively fit, and build your cognitive reserve?_* It's easier for some people than for others. And though genetics set the stage for your brain health, you can do something to improve your brain health and cognitive fitness.

First it is important to remember that you need a healthy body to have a healthy brain. Therefore, ensuring your brain health depends upon regularly seeing your doctor, following her or his recommendations, and managing any health conditions you have.

The heart of our brain health and cognitive fitness program, however, involves lifestyle changes. Researchers at Harvard Medical School have identified six cornerstones to any effective brain health and cognitive fitness program. Though they refer to them as "steps," they should all be done together rather than sequentially:

*Step 1:* Eat a plant-based diet

*Step 2:* Exercise regularly

*Step 3:* Get enough sleep

*Step 4:* Manage your stress

*Step 5:* Nurture social contacts

*Step 6:* Continue to challenge your brain

_Together, these can yield real results, leading to changes in both your brain's structure and function._ *But the key word is "together." These factors are equal parts of a cohesive plan—they don't work in isolation.* _Simply eating more fiber or adding a morning walk to your routine isn't enough to forestall mental decline._ _Instead, exercise, diet, sleep, stress management, social interaction,_ _and mental stimulation work in concert to yield results._

The Kidneys care

*7 Secrets to Keeping Your Kidneys Healthy*
High blood pressure, diabetes or a family history of kidney failure put one at an increased risk of developing kidney disease. But even if you don’t have any of those risk categories, it’s important to take care of these critically important organs.

There are several things you can do to keep your kidneys as healthy as possible at every stage of life:

*1. Hydrate, but don’t overdo it :*  Contrary to popular belief, no studies have proven over-hydration as an effective practice in enhancing kidney function. So, while it’s always a good idea to drink enough water, drinking more than the typical four to six glasses a day probably won’t help your kidneys do their job any better.
*2. Eat healthy foods :*  Most kidney problems arise out of other medical conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Because of this, it is  suggested to follow healthy eating habits to control weight and blood pressure. Preventing diabetes and high blood pressure will help keep kidneys in good condition.
*3. Exercise regularly :* Like eating a well-balanced diet, regular physical activity can stave off weight gain and high blood pressure. But do be mindful of how much exercise you do, especially if you’re not conditioned. Overexerting yourself when you’re not in good shape can lead to serious problems, especially if you are at high risk for heart disease.
*4. Use caution with supplements and herbal remedies:* Excessive amounts of certain vitamin supplements and some herbal extracts may be harmful to your kidneys. Talk to your doctor about any vitamins and herbs you plan to take.
*5. Quit smoking (and vaping!):* Smoking can damage blood vessels, which decreases the flow of blood in the kidneys. When the kidneys don’t have adequate blood flow, they can’t function at optimal levels. Smoking also increases the risk of high blood pressure as well as the risk of kidney cancer. While vaping may not expose someone to many of the toxins in tobacco smoke, the nicotine is still very addictive and hard on the body. Plus, there are many chemicals in the vaping solutions.
*6. Don’t overdo it with over-the-counter medications :* Common non-prescription pills like ibuprofen and naproxen (NSAIDs) can cause kidney damage if taken too regularly over a prolonged period. If you have healthy kidneys and use these medicines for occasional pain, they probably don’t pose a risk. But  if you take them for chronic pain or arthritis, you should talk to your doctor about monitoring your kidney function or finding alternative ways to control your pain.
*7. If you’re at risk, get regular kidney function screening :* If you have diabetes, high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease, your physician should screen for kidney dysfunction as part of routine care for those conditions.

Gall bladder story

When to Suspect Your Abdominal Pain Is a Gallbladder Attack.

There’s a lot going on in your body between your chest and your pelvis. So when abdominal pain strikes, it can be nearly impossible to tell where it’s coming from.

If the pain is in the upper part of the abdomen, some people wonder if they should blame their gallbladder – the tiny, pear-shaped organ that sits under the liver on the right side of your abdomen. It’s a fairly common cause of upper abdominal pain, but it’s not the only potential cause.

What exactly is the gallbladder, anyway?

Most of the time, the gallbladder just stores bile produced by the liver. Bile helps to break down fats, so when you eat a meal, the gallbladder gets to work squeezing some of that bile into the intestine to help with digestion.

If bile contains too much of one or more of its components, it can harden into pebble-like gallstones, which can block the flow of bile.

Sometimes, the blockage creates a buildup of pressure in the gallbladder and causes pain. That’s a gallbladder attack.

Where do you feel gallbladder pain?

Even for a skilled physician, it can be difficult to tell whether someone’s gallbladder is the source of their abdominal pain. That’s because a number of things can cause localized pain in the abdomen, including a peptic ulcer or a heart attack.

*In typical cases, gallbladder pain:*

1. is an achy pain felt in the mid-upper abdomen.
2. can radiate to the right shoulder or back.
3. lasts for 20 minutes to an hour.
4. recurs in an identical fashion.
5. may be accompanied by other digestive symptoms, such as nausea or vomiting.

Certain people are more likely to have gallbladder problems, including anyone who is:

Female.
Pregnant.
Diabetic.
Obese.
Over the age of 40.
Losing weight quickly.
Eating a high-fat diet.
Taking birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy.
*If the gallbladder might be the culprit…*
Sometimes, gallstones resolve themselves. Other times, they get stuck in the gallbladder or in the bile ducts and cause recurring pain.

If the gallbladder is deemed to be the source of the problem, your doctor might recommend gallbladder removal surgery.

This probably sounds like a dramatic step, but the reality is that you don’t actually need your gallbladder to live a happy, healthy life. Your liver can release bile directly into the intestines to help with digestion. And, the gallbladder can be removed with a laparoscope.

The vast majority of everyone who has their gallbladder removed lives perfectly well.

Retired people fun

Working people frequently ask retired people what they do to make their days
interesting... Well, this was what I heard from a 60+ Senior Citizen & he said this about using time Productively...
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"The other day my wife & I went into town & went into a shop... We were only in there for about 5 minutes... When we came out, there was a cop writing out a parking ticket...

We went up to him & I said, 'Come on man, how about giving a senior citizen a break?' He ignored us & continued writing the ticket. I called him a Dumb ass... He glared at me & started writing another ticket for having worn tires...
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So my wife called him a shit head. He finished the 2nd ticket & put it on the windshield with the first... Then he started writing a third ticket... This went on for about 20 minutes... The more we abused him, the more tickets he wrote...
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Just then our bus arrived & we got on it & went home...

We try to have a little fun each day now that we're retired.

It's important at our age..."
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Positive Outlook

A lady who was over 90 years old, had a great flair towards dressing up well, applying makeup and arranging her hair in beautiful patterns.

She and her husband had been married to each other for 70 years.

After the departure of her beloved partner, having no children and no one in the family to care for her,
She decided to move to a nursing home.

Even on the day when she vacated her home for good, she dressed up elegantly and looked gorgeous.

After arriving at the nursing home, she had to wait patiently in the lobby for hours before room was ready.

When an attendant helped her make her way to the room, she gave the lady a visual description of the tiny space that she was meant to occupy.

"I love it” The lady expressed with the enthusiasm of an eight year old who had just been presented with a new puppy.

"Mrs Jones, you haven't even seen the room yet... Just wait. " The attendant remarked.

"Well, My joy has nothing to do with the room, " The lady replied.

"Whether I like my room or not, doesn’t depend on how the furniture is arranged, it depends on how I arrange my mind, happiness is something you can decide ahead of time. And I have already decided to love my room, to love the people around me, to love my life. It is a decision that I make every morning when I wake up. You know what, the greatest asset we all have is the power to choose how we feel. "

The lady continued speaking, as the attendant listened attentively with her mouth wide open.

"I can spend my entire day in bed thinking of the pain I am in, focusing on the parts of my body that no longer work or I can get out of bed and be thankful for those parts that do work. Each day is a gift, and as long as my eyes can still open, I will continue to focus on today and all the happy memories I have stored in my mind, just for this time in my life."

The attendant was astounded by the positive attitude of the elderly lady, whose life from an external point of view, was only full of problems and hopelessness.

Actually,

Only problems happen automatically,
Happiness is a choice we all have to make.

"Hatred" happens automatically "love" is a choice we all have to make.

Being negative happens automatically
Positive attitude is a choice we all have to make.

" Complaining " is automatic
" Gratitude" is a choice we all have to make.

Let’s choose right and live well.