WHEN YOU ARE 40 YEARS OLD OR ABOVE   A. Check these three things as often as you can: (1) Your blood pressure (2) Your blood sugar (3) Vitamin D level B. Six things to cut down on in your food: (1) Salt (2) Sugar (3) Preserved food (4) Red meat especially roasted (5) Dairy products (6) Starchy products C. Four things to add to your food: (1) Greens/vegetables (2) Fruits (3) Nuts D. Three things you need to forget: (1) Your age (2) Your past (3) Your grievances E. Four things you need, whether you are weak or strong: (1) Friends who truly love you (2) Caring family (3) Positive thoughts (4) A warm home F. Four things you should do to stay healthy: (1) Fasting (2) Smiling / Laughing (3) Walk / Exercise (4) Reduce your weight G. Six things you do not need to do: (1) Do not wait till you are hungry to eat (2) Drink water before you feel thirsty (3) Do not wait until you feel tired to go to sleep (4) Do not wait till you feel tired to rest (5) Do not wait until you are sick to get health check-ups, or you will regret it later. (6) Do not wait until you have a problem to pray to God.

GREAT SMOG OF LONDON AND LAHORE SMOG ON 5 DECEMBER 1952 IN LONDON “Smog” started in London. When people woke up on the morning of December 5, 1952, the city was drowned in thick black smoke. It was not giving way to hand. Visibility had become zero. Cars could not be seen by cars. Train drivers could not see the tracks. Pilots could not see the runway. People could not see each other. The whole city was lost in fog. In the evening, it was discovered that this was not fog; this was torment. This was thick black smoke. This smoke took the lives of four thousand people the next day. People started coughing and dying. London’s social life came to a standstill. Traffic stopped. Trains were suspended. Flights were canceled. Offices and schools were closed. Shopping centres were closed, and people stopped coming out of their homes. There was silence in the city. This silence was punctured by the sounds of ambulances. The cemeteries were full, and both the dead and the sick lay on the same bed in the hospitals. RAIN ON 9 DECEMBER 1952 IN LONDON This torment continued for five days. On the night of December 9, it began to rain and the air got clearer, but more people kept dying. By the end of December, 12,000 people in London had died, while 150,000 people were suffering from asthma, conjunctivitis, tuberculosis, and nervous breakdown. ENVIROMENTAL EXPERTS INSIGHTS Environmental experts began investigating. It was found that between December 5 and 9, a thousand tonnes of smoke particles were produced in the air of London everyday. This included 140 tonnes of hydrochloric acid, 14 tonnes of fluorine compounds, and 370 tonnes of sulfur dioxide. All of these materials were very dangerous to health. Experts started to ask, Where did all these particles come from? SEVEN AND A HALF YEARS OF MISTAKES It was found that this was the smoke of seven and a half hundred years of mistakes. This process began in 1200. In seven and a half hundred years, the population of London increased tenfold, forests were cut down, rivers and lakes disappeared, villages and villages came into the city, and farms Housing societies were built in place of barns, the Industrial Revolution came, thousands of factories were set up in the city, electricity was invented, coal-fired power plants were set up, train service started, trams came, cars came, and construction started. World War II also blew smoke, and eventually people also started polluting. Finally, the air in London became polluted, and oxygen in the air decreased. This process continued until 1952, when winter began, people burnt coal in their fireplaces, and millions of tonnes of smoke were produced. GREAT SMOG OF LONDON This smoke was “mixed up” with seven and a half hundred years of pollution, mixed with the December fog, and turned into a deep, thick, and black gas, and this gas continued to roam the city for five days. Experts combined the words smoke and fog to give this fog the name “smog” and declared this London tragedy the “Great Smog of London.” Environmental experts diagnosed the smog. Now it was time for treatment. MP SIR GERALD David TOOK THE CHARGE OF SMOG SOLUTION Conservative Party MP Sir Gerald David took charge of the smog solution. He was a businessman and industrialist like the Sharif family of Pakistan. He entered politics in 1950. He had just become a member of the House of Commons during the Great Smog of London. He got up and started making a plan to clean up London’s air. THE CLEAN AIR ACT 1956 He worked with experts for four years until he created the “Clean Air Act” in 1956. This act was presented in the House of Commons, and the House approved it on July 5, 1956. This act consisted of six basic reforms. The government banned the use of coal in the city. It was announced that the public would be provided with alternative sources for “fireplaces.” The government provided these sources within a year. The modern heating system came from this law. It was also decided to make electricity cheaper in winter so that people could afford electricity. And heat their  homes with electricity. The government closed factories in the city, free space was provided to the owners away from the city, tax breaks and loans were given to shift factories, and all power plants were moved to forests away from London within two years. Cutting down trees in and around London, changing the status of agricultural land, and eliminating green areas were banned. The Queen’s permission was made mandatory before cutting down trees. It was decided to increase public transport and discourage private cars. Also decided to raise the quality of petrol. The House of Commons approved these reforms. The government started work, and just four years after the Act was passed, in 1960, London’s air became completely “smog-free.”. This Act was so complete and strict that Sir Gerald David himself had to bear the brunt of it. His own factories were also moved out of London. GREAT SMOG OF LAHORE PAKISTAN We now come from the Great Smog of London to the *Great Smog of Lahore*. Punjab has been suffering from severe smog for the last three years. In November, Lahore, Bahawalnagar, Pakpattan, Faisalabad, and Toba Tek Singh are covered in harmful fog. Punjab is buried in smog this time too. If there are 80 micrograms of toxic substances in our air, our lungs can tolerate them, but in Lahore and its suburbs, the pollution rate is currently 200 micrograms per cubic meter. If we test the air, we will find a large amount of carbon monoxide, sulphur, and nitrogen in it. All these substances are poisons. There is also a severe lack of oxygen in the air of Lahore up to three hundred to four hundred feet. You can guess how harmful this air is to health by smoking. If we smoke 50

WHAT IS TEFLON FLU? Teflon is a brand name for the chemical coating PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) that is used to make nonstick cookware. Polymer fume fever, often called Teflon flu, is an illness caused by breathing in fumes released when Teflon (made from polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE) gets very hot, between 300 °C (572 °F) and 450 °C (842 °F). Teflon is mostly used in nonstick cookware (pans and pots) for homes, which has a Teflon coating. Burning or scratching these can let out harmful fumes. In factories, people can be exposed to Teflon when handling raw materials or not following safety rules or the mismanagement of working hygiene. IS TEFLON FLU DEADLY? Teflon flu is hazardous but not deadly; its chemical compound includes F2C=CF2 (gas). It is important to note that the burning point of Teflon is 260 °C. However, it becomes hazardous at 350 °C. SYMPTOMS Some symptoms can look like the flu or other viral infections, so people might not realise their problems are caused by their cookware. Polymer fume fever, or “Teflon Flu,” refers to flu-like symptoms someone can get after breathing in fumes from polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). PTFE is used to coat non-stick cookware to stop food from sticking while cooking. Here are the symptoms down below: Headache Fever or elevated temperature Shivering or chills Muscle aches or cramps Weakness Dry cough Nausea Sweating Bad or unpleasant taste Chest tightness Symptoms usually last for a couple of days. These fumes can be harmful for the pets as well. Animals such as birds and small-sized animals who have delicate respiratory systems tend to be more vulnerable to these fumes. Treatment Getting away from the source of the fumes is the most important treatment for this condition. Drinking lots of water could be beneficial, as well as use of the medication NSAIDs or acetaminophen, which can be helpful in body aches and fever.    

CHIKUNGUNYA IN KARACHI PAKISTAN Karachi is currently seeing a big increase in Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infections, with cases going up since May 2024. Infected mosquitoes found in Africa and Asia spread the viral illness Chikungunya to people. These mosquitoes can also be the cause of other viruses like dengue and zika. Chikungunya infection is spread in humans by the mosquitoes when they bite with the virus carried in them. It is not a contagious virus, and it doesn’t transfer through person-to-person contact or saliva, but it can spread through blood transmission. CHIKUNGUNYA SEASON IN PAKISTAN Two different types of mosquitoes can be the cause of the chikungunya virus. These two species are named Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. These mosquitoes are active during the day. Both spices bite outdoors, but Aedes aegypti can also bite inside homes. Most infections happen during or right after the hot rainy season. SYMPTOMS High fever that could go up to 104 degrees on a thermometer and can last several days or even for more than a week Severe Headaches Joints swelling Pain in palms, ankles, and knees Nausea Skin rash Accute Fatigue Blisters in mouth    WHAT CAUSES CHIKUNGUNYA Chikungunya virus spreads in the human body when a mosquito carries the virus and bites you. It is a non-contagious virus, and it does not spread from one person to another. So, if you have chikungunya, you can’t give it to someone else, like a carer or family member. There have been some cases where healthcare workers got the virus after handling the blood of an infected person, but this type of transmission is very rare. DIAGNOSIS Chikungunya is diagnosed in two ways: by laboratory tests and by the visit to your physician. The physician might advise the blood sample check in the first 5 to 6 days of illness, when antibodies are not detected in blood. Tell your physician if you have recently travelled to a place where this virus spread a lot. In that case, the blood tests would be more needed to be done. TREATMENT Treatment mainly focuses on easing symptoms: Drink plenty of fluids.  Get lots of rest. Take Paracetamol for pain and to reduce the temperature of the body. Avoid NSAIDs and aspirin until your doctor does not prescribe them because blood thinner medicines can increase the risk of bleeding. It will take a week to be cured, but sometimes patients might face joint pain, which can last for 1 to 6 months. Once you have chikungunya, it’s unlikely you’ll get it again because your body builds immunity to the virus. Most people get better from this virus within a week, but it can cause more issues for those with certain health problems. Try to use insect repellent to avoid the mosquito bites, stay indoors as much as possible, and especially remove any standing water around your living place. In the case of high fever, severe body-aches, and unbearable joint pain, visit your doctor as soon as possible.

MORINGA A MAGIC TREE MORINGA Moringa is called Suhanjana in Urdu Language. It is a tree, and sages claim that it has a cure for more than 300 disease. The milk of the moringa tree, which has been inside Ayurveda for centuries, is now sold at high prices in European countries due to its immense benefits. Moringa is known as a charismatic tree all over the world due to its numerous benefits, The use of moringa is helpful for enhancing overall health and beauty. Its stem is very tall with white florwers and long green pods. It gives flowers; from January to April and the the flowers turn into pods. Health Benefits of Moringa: The moringa tree is also known as the doctor tree; its usefulness is recognized by science, including botanical fields; especially for women’s health. According to experts, Moringa tree is very rich in vitamins and minerals. There are other nutritional factors are given below: Every part of the moringa tree has medicinal and nutritional uses; its flowers are made into curry, which is a popular traditional food in villages; its leaves are boiled to make moringa tea; and peoples consume it for diabetes and for weight loss. Its pods are used in pickles; its leaves are also used in the form of powder for health and in remedies to enhance beauty. Moringa for Skin and Hair: Moringa is sometimes called “a miracle tree” because all its parts, like seeds, flowers, stems, pods, and even roots, can be used for nutritional and industrial purposes in health and cosmetic fields. It is also used as an important ingredient in hair and skin products. Moringa beauty soaps are made for acne and deep cleanse the skin. It can be a wonderful cleanser for skin hygiene and clean the pores from dust and dirt. Moringa night cream is used for skin glow, which brightens the skin naturally. Moringa oil is very beneficial for hair growth and nourishment of the scalp. Its oil becoming popular day by day purely in the cosmetic industry due to its excellent anti-bacterial and anti-dandruff properties for the scalp and hair health. Moringa Tea: Here are some of benefits of drinking natural magical tree tea and how to make it, which can improve your health in many ways. Moringa tea ingredients: Moringa leave (dry or fresh) = 1 to 2 tables spoon Water = 2 cups Lemon = Few drops to taste Sugar or honey = 1 tea spoon Method: Take a pan, add water into the pan and put fresh or dry moringa leave in it, and boil it on low flame for 5 to 8 minutes. Now strained and pour it into the tea cup and add lemon and sugar or honey to make the taste better. You can enjoy the tea warm or even cold with the addition of ice cubes. Drinking moringa tea on empty stomach fills up the lack of iron in the body, which removes fatigue and weakness and makes a person more active and alert. Moringa tea accelerates the metabolism, which reduces body weight quickly. It also suppresses appetite, reduce cravings for unhealthy snacks. It reduced the sugar level in the body for diabetic patients, and controls diabetes naturally. It contains many antioxidants also help protect against damage from high sugar levels. It improves the digestive system, reduce inflammation and improves gut health. Moringa also plays an excellent role in regulating bowel movements and preventing constipation and diarrhoea. It reduces the inflammation in bones or in any internal organ in the body, which is a natural remedy for people suffering from arthritis, joint pain, or muscular pains. Its antioxidants also help protects against chronic disease. Moringa Oil: We can extract oil from dry crushed seeds of moringa cold press method. Moringa is packed with 92 nutrients, mainly monounsaturated fats, protein, iron, sterols, alkaloids, calcium and phenolic compounds, it has enriched with many vitamins and more than 40 types of antioxidants. This oil involves solvent extraction and cold pressing. It is also available as a greasing and cooking. Moringa oil is very useful and popular ingredient in the cosmetic industry due to its excellent ani-aging and anti-acne properties. Moringa oil’s antiseptic properties can protect the skin from dirt and acne. Its anti-inflammatory properties nourish the skin and treat swelling after any skin reaction, it shrinks the open pores and repair the skin from environmental damages. It helps to heal minor skin cuts, scrapes, burns and insect bites. It has the properties of delaying the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines on the face; it tightens skin naturally and improves skin tone. Moringa can be used on hair regularly can make them grow faster and strengthen your hair by moisturizing them, creating an outer shield to protect the hair from the bad effects of ultraviolet rays, promoting growth, adding shine, and retaining the original colour. Moringa Pods: Moringa pods are enriched with beneficial nutrients. It is very rich in potassium and iron more than bananas and spinach. Moringa pods have more calcium than milk, and they have multiple times more vitamin A and C than carrots and almonds. Amazingly, it has beneficial amount of protein as well. Moringa leaves are being used as food, moringa powder used in capsules and in beauty remedies, it is used for making tablets and food supplements, and are being sold in Western countries. If someone cannot buy expensive fruits and vegetables, and meat, moringa can be the food that can fulfill all the nutrients of a person. Botanists say that the moringa tree begins its fruits and seed production cycle in two or three years. A young moringa tree gives about three to four kilograms of seeds in a season. Moringa pods are beneficial in internal edema, edema of the spleen, poor appetite, and gouts. It is also useful in bladder infection and in kidney disease. Its root decoction relieves sore throat. A pickle of moringa pods mixed vinegar is used to treat joint pain, back

  DIFFERENT TYPES OF HEADACHES Headache is the most common pain that every person feels sometime or other. It very well may be gentle or, on occasion, so intense that it can divert you from every single task. It could be the warmth that makes your head pulsate or the mounting pressing factor of a circumstance that you find hard to deal with, or it may even be a symptom of a chronic ailment. There are various and fluctuating reasons behind a headache to happen. You may feel the pain incompletely over a part of your head, or you may have a beating or a throbbing headache. The way it assaults you differs from one individual to another and furthermore relies upon the basic reason. Headache is a turn over your world till it lasts. That’s why it’s very important to know the core reason for this pain. A normal stressful condition of a day-to-day life, inflammation in the body or undigested food, or due to sinus and migraines or a lot of other health problems can be the reason for headaches, and it may indicate something serious. We are describing the 10 types of headaches here that you may know about them and try to find a solution for them. 1 Migraine Headache: Here is the most common recognised headache seen until now. It is apparently seen to influence both men and women before adolescence, but after puberty, women are more likely to suffer from migraine than men. A typical thing about migraines is that you feel the pain in part of the head rather than the whole area. It might be trigger nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. 2 Sinus Headache: Sinus headaches can cause light pain in the face and severe pain in the back of the eyes, in cheekbones, and in the nose bridge bone. It may get worse while moving the head downward. You may feel the heaviness and pressure around the eyes, forehead, and cheeks, or the bridge of the nose. Perhaps the head throbs too. And at one point, when cavities of the head called sinuses get inflamed, these kinds of headaches can happen. 3 Tension Headaches: These headaches are more normal in women than men. Many studies by the World Health Organisation showed that one out of 20 individuals face a daily tension headache. It is anything but a dull or slight pressing factor around the forehead. It could be caused by stress, sitting or standing in the wrong position for a long time, or a lack of sleep. 4 Hormonal Headaches: Hormonal headaches can be caused by many factors. It triggers in women more than men because of their menstrual cycle. Hormone levels change during the periods of pregnancy and menopause. They can also start with oral contraceptives and hormonal therapies. Fluctuation of hormone levels can be the major factor in menstrual headaches and in chronic headaches. In men, genetics and diet trigger these headaches. 5 Acute headaches: An acute headache is a kind of pain in the head or neck areas that starts suddenly and increases the intensity quickly. The reason of headache is the irritation of brain tissues, like cranium, delicate veins, muscles, arteries, eyes, ears, nose, and mucous membranes. 6 Cluster Headaches: You may experience the cluster headaches because of a neurological disorder. It is a one-sided pain either on the left or on the right side of the head, typically around the eye. It can cause the eye to water, a droopy eyelid, swelling around the eye, or a stuffy nose. These symptoms last from 20 minutes to 4 hours. 7 Gastric Headaches: Gastro-intestinal issues are very common causes of gastric headaches. It is also known as a stomach or gas headache. Many organic stomach diseases can be the reason for this type of pain or may be associated with many functional issues of the stomach and bowels. Our stomach makes gases because of inflammation; eating spicy food or indigestion of carbohydrates and sugar leads to an increase of gases in the stomach. And carbon dioxide can cause the gastric headache. Sometimes it feels in the temples or feels like a tight band around the forehead, and it can last between 1 and 72 hours. 8 Arthritis Headaches: Arthritis headaches are caused by inflammation and swelling in the top spine area. The pain usually starts from the neck. Movements can be caused by any kind of arthritis. The pain starts from neck upper part of the neck and moves towards the head. Movement typically triggers more intense pain. These headaches can be caused by any kind of arthritis. It can cause the damage or inflammation of vertebrae because of ageing in the neck, which can cause the headache. Some sensitive nerves connect the scalp to the upper part of the spine, and the pain moves to the head. Physical therapy, light massage, applying a heating pad, and taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine may reduce the pain. 9 Eye Strain Headaches: This headache may start when your eyes work too much and your eye muscles contract too much. These contractions can trigger an eye strain headache. These headaches can cause pain in the temples, in the forehead, and behind your eyes. You may develop an eye strain headache after focusing on a task for too long, especially while working on a computer screen, watching towards a mobile screen, reading, or writing. 10 Exertion Headaches: Exertion headaches are headaches triggered by some type of physical activity. The types of activity that cause them vary from person to person, but it also included strenuous exercise, jumping, rope skipping, or even sneezing or coughing. Now that you have awareness about different types of headaches, when you face any of them, you can treat them well by subsiding the reasons for pain.