
Day 13 of 365

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2 cups Pasta Twists – cooked al-dente and water drained ( keep some pasta water for the curry).
For the Curry :
A
Coconut oil – 2 tablespoons
3 pips of Garlic – sliced
1 White Onion – sliced
Ginger – grated – 1 tablespoon
Turmeric powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Chilli powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Fennel seeds / powder – 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
Mild curry powder – 2 tablespoons
B
1 cup Quorn Chicken style pieces
1 cup Cauliflower – florets
1/2 cup Chestnut Mushrooms – sliced
1/2 cup Green Beans – sliced
1 Red Pepper – chopped
1 large Tomato – chopped
C – to finish
Greek yoghurt – 3 tablespoons
Coriander leaves – roughly chopped
Salt to taste
Method :
the pasta water, approximately 100ml.
You may add more pasta water if you prefer a wetter consistency in your curry.
World Mental Health Day
The 10th of October 2018 – we have dedicated this day and date to increase and spread knowledge and awareness towards Mental Health, worldwide.
What is Mental Health? The functioning level of psychological and emotional well-being considered healthy from the absence of any mental illness due to the right balance of behavioural adjustments.
Simply put, having a clear state of mind at all times. Is this even possible, during these times that we live in? Has there anyone who has not been affected by mental illness during their lifetime?
It has somewhat become apparent to put ‘Us’ aside and prioritise externalities.
We see changes happening around us, every day and certain behavioural patterns on our colleagues at work, mates in school, closest friends and even at home by family members. Most often, we choose to ignore because we do not understand what exactly are the reasons behind these dramatic changes in their behaviours. Or our own.
Mental illness affects everyone – from that one person who is suffering silently or loudly, to their loved ones supporting them, young and old, poor and rich, educated or not! Because it comes without warning. Because it does not choose its’ victims by a voting poll but the situations and the way we handle it, is what causes the long-term damages.
The following are some of the common types and signs and symptoms of mental illnesses that affect children from ages 8 to 12, teenagers, younger and older adults.
What are the common Mental Health illnesses?
2. Anxiety – feelings of worry, nervous and agitated without any particular reasons. Usually a reaction of feeling uneasy to one or more phobia and/or a result of isolation and withdrawal.
3. Obsessive – Compulsive Disorder ( OCD ) – a mental illness which in itself has two parts and the person usually will experience one or the other, and at most times both.
4. Eating Disorders – abnormal and extreme eating habits due to concerning body shape and size. Affects both men and women and the particularly the younger
As a woman who has suffered depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder ( OCD ), I can tell you that it was never easy to be me, to be in my head. But I managed and took control of my mental health by focusing on my overall health and surroundings.
A person is not fully recovered from these illnesses but with the right guidance, support, and care any long-term damages could significantly decrease and kept under control.
How do we do this? By identifying the symptoms of Mental Health illnesses.
What are the symptoms of Mental Health illnesses?
If you can recognise any of these changes and symptoms on somebody or even yourself, it is time to seek help.
There are many campaigns and programmes which are readily available in your country. Your local medical and general practitioners are there to give you all the information that you need to identify, diagnose and help you take the first steps for recovery.
These are just some forms of help that you or your loved one could be receiving right now to tackle Mental Health illness:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ( CBT ) a concept which is based on your thoughts and mind, emotional and physical energy and senses, that works with the positives that could help you keep negative and destructive behaviour from your life.
You get to share and talk about your troubles, worries, problems. Someone who will listen to your fears and help you rediscover and improve.
Prescribed medications for certain disorders such as:
Antidepressants – Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) to treat depression, anxiety and insomnia.
Anti-anxiety – Benzodiazepines for general and social anxieties, panic attacks.
Antipsychotics – Antipsychotic pills prescribed to treat Schizophrenia and Bipolar.
Neurosurgery for Mental Disorder ( NMD ) – a type of brain surgery which is only used in extremely rare cases where the small area of the brain tissue contributing to the mental disorder is destroyed.
There are solutions and cures for every problems and illness. But we can together prevent major damages that are caused by lack of knowledge to these issues by simply educating yourself and using these to get the help we need.
Together we can create awareness of the importance of Mental Health.
Bone Health refers to the ability of the skeletons and density in the bones to protect, repair and recover from serious injuries. The bones in our body work as a support system, building strength and also shapes our postural by encouraging the growth and development of our skeletal frame and/or structure.
October brings us another event from the National Health Services calendar – National Back Care Week ( 8th – 12th ). The campaign organised by BackCare discusses the risks, prevention and treatments caused by back pain.
We will be acknowledging this information to help us maintain our skeletal structure from minor and severe injuries.
The development of our skeletal structure begins at a very young age. The human body consists of 206 bones which fused together from over 270 which we were initially born with. This does not include the other small bones which are found in our wrists, neck and even ears! – An amazing fact of the human skeletons!!
Our bones also help the body to store sufficient minerals and enable us the luxury of mobility. But, over time – the bones could lose its rigidity to endure deformation which may lead to illnesses and/or diseases such as:-
It’s vital to ensure we take great care of our bone marrow as it contains 2 types of stem cells hemopoietic and stromal which raises the production of new red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets which aids in preventing cancer!
To maintain healthy bones, foods enriched in calcium must be consumed. Foods high in Vitamin D helps the body absorb the calcium intake which encourages the growth and structure of your bones.
You should consume foods that encourage healthy bone development and helps to maintain it’s vitality:-
According to a recent study, younger adults between ages 25 to 45 are more likely to experience a backache i.e. lumbar disc herniation or degenerative disc disease.
Leading an active lifestyle is also a great way of taking care of the postural structures of our bones. It starts with an aligned and straight spine!
As an employer, you can encourage your employees to perform these exercises to stretch and improve their back even whilst at work. :-
Practising these neutral postures will help in activating your core musculatures effectively, decreasing inflammation which causes degeneration of discs.
If your job requires the lifting and moving of heavy objects, always use the right equipment and effective techniques to avoid any form of injury to your spine.
Even the slightest twist in your back could cause excruciating pain and left unattended could lead to other spine related diseases.
Remember – Always use your legs to lift and never your back!
Preventing injuries at work highly benefits the productivity and profits of your business. It is the responsibility of the organisation to ensure their employees are:-
When it comes to bone health – Prevention IS better than cure!
Sit up straight and stand tall – Great posture leads to a life full of incredible health benefits including good digestion!!
So – give your backbone the attention it deserves and starts taking care of your spine!
Maintain great POSTURAL through the body’s SUPPORT SYSTEM – your SKELETAL!
The past two months, I’ve travelled to five countries. The Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Lithuania, and Norway!
It has been the most gratifying moments that I have experienced in two years. As my statement goes from my previous posts;-
I understand not everyone could afford the time and luxury of travel. Not on a monthly basis, to say the least. Neither could I.
But whenever I get the opportunity and could make the time to travel, I just pack my bags and go explore the world.
Why? There are places on earth that are so beautiful, people who are kind and hospitalities that humbles you. An entire civilization that is extremely diverse than the one we have accustomed to. These are not at all a bad experience. In fact, it is so beneficial in every aspect for us.
Travelling helped me overcome my shyness and introverted personality.
When I travelled to the UK, I had no one to set me off. I took that as an opportunity to learn by communicating with other people. Yes, it was not easy but I had to take the initiative and depend on myself so I can set my path in the direction where I wanted to lead.
I share a lot of my travel experiences, a little more about the country I recently visited and a lot of photographs capturing wonderful moments, right here on my website. Please do check in and share the bliss of my adventures. Link below:
https://sharlinie.com/category/travels/
On looking forward to my holidays, the excitement and anticipation that build in me; there is a definite hope that everything has a positive side. My focus is on what I would be experiencing during my visit to a foreign land and the people I am about to meet and language that I would hear for the first time and food and drinks, and all this combined that make the smallest towns/villages a community.
Luxury – For me, it is the privilege of gifting myself the opportunity of a lifetime that keeps me going. Whether it is psychologically, socially or even at an emotional level. Of course, these are just some of the perks a holiday that money can not simply buy.
Tolerance – Getting to know people from around the world and their culture educates us to be more tolerant and respectful. I strongly feel that if we learnt another’s way of living and made efforts to understand each other, the planet we reside could be heaven!
Educates – It widens our horizons and broadens our mind outwards, so the normalities as we would have interpreted wrongly and unjustified due to the lack of knowledge of the outside world are much clear.
Self Awareness – We learn more about our self, our birth country, the land we are about to explore and understand the purpose of humanity and unity.
Health-wise – I’ve always felt more confident and happy after each holiday. Perhaps it’s the hormones combined with the atmosphere and surroundings. I am so confident this feeling alone helps fight any short-term or long-term illness as it’s an incredible stress reliever.
Memories – We gather memories that are ever-lasting. We capture moments of colour, culture, emotions, celebrations and we gift ourselves the opportunity to re-live it all over again and again. Isn’t that magnificent?! Yes!
So, go on and book yourself a nice holiday and just enjoy life while you still can!
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