The Last Year (2016) New year celebration by Brazil

New Year fireworks: Brazil welcomes Olympic New Year. Over two million people gathered in Rio de Janeiro to celebrate the new year.
Over two million people gathered on Friday at the world famous Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro to celebrate the new year, according to police estimates.

Brazil's most popular New Year's Eve show was illuminated by 24 tons of fireworks for almost 16 minutes. The 4,15 kilometres (2,58 miles) of white sand was the favorite spot to watch the fireworks display.

Rajinikanth's Kabali Teaser Released

The teaser of the most awaited Tamil movie of the year, Rajinikanth's Kabali was released on Sunday.

The movie stars Superstar Rajinikanth in the title role portraying the character of an ageing don. Rajini's previous don avatar was in Baasha, which was huge hit achieving cult status. This time, the superstar has teamed up with young director Pa.Ranjith for Kabali. Ranjith's previous movie 'Madras' was critically acclaimed fetching the director the opportunity to work with the Industry's top gun.

The movie also stars Radhika Apte, Dhansika, Dinesh, Kalaiyarasan, Kishore and many others. Music for the movie has been scored by Santhosh Narayanan while Murali G has handled the cinematograph

WATCH THE TEASER OF KABALI:

Walking - king of exercises

It seems that today very few people are getting enough exercise. Sitting all day in front of a computer or any of the many jobs that confine people to an office does not give the body enough of a work out. The only answer to this is to take up some form of extra activity to give your body this important workout. It has been found that walking is one of the best forms of exercise because it contributes so many benefits to the human body without risking injury or stressing it.

"Reduce Cholesterol"

The fundamental health benefits of exercise walking are many. Metabolically, it helps control weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels. A brisk walk can burn up to 100 calories per mile or 300 calories per hour. Walking is the perfect complement to a sensible diet to lose weight and keep it off.
Walking Really Does

"Improve Cardiovascular Fitness"

. As an aerobic exercise, walking gets the heart beating faster to transport oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the muscles. The heart and lungs grow more efficient with a regular walking regimen, reducing blood pressure and the resting heart rate. Walking is even a central element of medical rehabilitation. Recovery from many ailments, including heart attack, is facilitated by a regular walking regimen.

"Improve Blood Circulation"

For people with poor circulation to the arms and legs, walking can increase the size and improve the efficiency of the tiny vessels that supply blood for cellular respiration. Anyone diagnosed with poor circulation should see a doctor before beginning exercise walking.
Psychologically, walking generates an overall feeling of well being and can relieve depression, anxiety and stress by producing endorphins, the body's natural tranquilliser. A brisk walk will relax you and stimulate your thinking.

"Reduce Heart Attack Risk"

If you are more than 40 years old and have any problems with weight, respiration, blood pressure, heart problems, pulse rate, or cholesterol, check with your doctor before walking. The same goes for diabetics, smokers, or people with pre-existing injuries or a family history of heart problems.

"Reduce High Blood Pressure"

10 ways to control high blood pressure without medication

If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you might be worried about taking medication to bring your numbers down.
Lifestyle plays an important role in treating your high blood pressure. If you successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle, you might avoid, delay or reduce the need for medication.
Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pressure and keep it down.

1. Lose extra pounds and watch your waistline

Blood pressure often increases as weight increases. Being overweight also can cause disrupted breathing while you sleep (sleep apnea), which further raises your blood pressure.


Weight loss is one of the most effective lifestyle changes for controlling blood pressure. Losing just 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) can help reduce your blood pressure.


Besides shedding pounds, you generally should also keep an eye on your waistline. Carrying too much weight around your waist can put you at greater risk of high blood pressure.


In general:

• Men are at risk if their waist measurement is greater than 40 inches (102 centimeters).
• Women are at risk if their waist measurement is greater than 35 inches (89 centimeters).

These numbers vary among ethnic groups. Ask your doctor about a healthy waist measurement for you.

2. Exercise regularly

Regular physical activity — at least 30 minutes most days of the week — can lower your blood pressure by 4 to 9 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). It's important to be consistent because if you stop exercising, your blood pressure can rise again.
If you have slightly high blood pressure (prehypertension), exercise can help you avoid developing full-blown hypertension. If you already have hypertension, regular physical activity can bring your blood pressure down to safer levels.
The best types of exercise for lowering blood pressure include walking, jogging, cycling, swimming or dancing. Strength training also can help reduce blood pressure. Talk to your doctor about developing an exercise program.

3. Eat a healthy diet

Eating a diet that is rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy products and skimps on saturated fat and cholesterol can lower your blood pressure by up to 14 mm Hg. This eating plan is known as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet.
It isn't easy to change your eating habits, but with these tips, you can adopt a healthy diet:

• Keep a food diary. Writing down what you eat, even for just a week, can shed surprising light on your true eating habits. Monitor what you eat, how much, when and why.
• Consider boosting potassium. Potassium can lessen the effects of sodium on blood pressure. The best source of potassium is food, such as fruits and vegetables, rather than supplements. Talk to your doctor about the potassium level that's best for you.
• Be a smart shopper. Read food labels when you shop and stick to your healthy-eating plan when you're dining out, too.

4. Reduce sodium in your diet

Even a small reduction in the sodium in your diet can reduce blood pressure by 2 to 8 mm Hg.
The effect of sodium intake on blood pressure varies among groups of people. In general, limit sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day or less. However, a lower sodium intake — 1,500 mg a day or less — is appropriate for people with greater salt sensitivity, including:

• African-Americans
• Anyone age 51 or older
• Anyone diagnosed with high blood pressure, diabetes or chronic kidney disease

To decrease sodium in your diet, consider these tips:

• Read food labels. If possible, choose low-sodium alternatives of the foods and beverages you normally buy.
• Eat fewer processed foods. Only a small amount of sodium occurs naturally in foods. Most sodium is added during processing.
• Don't add salt. Just 1 level teaspoon of salt has 2,300 mg of sodium. Use herbs or spices to add flavor to your food.
• Ease into it. If you don't feel you can drastically reduce the sodium in your diet suddenly, cut back gradually. Your palate will adjust over time.

5. Limit the amount of alcohol you drink

Alcohol can be both good and bad for your health. In small amounts, it can potentially lower your blood pressure by 2 to 4 mm Hg.
But that protective effect is lost if you drink too much alcohol — generally more than one drink a day for women and for men older than age 65, or more than two a day for men age 65 and younger. One drink equals 12 ounces of beer, five ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor.
Drinking more than moderate amounts of alcohol can actually raise blood pressure by several points. It can also reduce the effectiveness of blood pressure medications.

6. Quit smoking

Each cigarette you smoke increases your blood pressure for many minutes after you finish. Quitting smoking helps your blood pressure return to normal. People who quit smoking, regardless of age, have substantial increases in life expectancy.

7. Cut back on caffeine

The role caffeine plays in blood pressure is still debated. Caffeine can raise blood pressure by as much as 10 mm Hg in people who rarely consume it, but there is little to no strong effect on blood pressure in habitual coffee drinkers.
Although the effects of chronic caffeine ingestion on blood pressure aren't clear, the possibility of a slight increase in blood pressure exists.
To see if caffeine raises your blood pressure, check your pressure within 30 minutes of drinking a caffeinated beverage. If your blood pressure increases by 5 to 10 mm Hg, you may be sensitive to the blood pressure raising effects of caffeine. Talk to your doctor about the effects of caffeine on your blood pressure.

8. Reduce your stress

Chronic stress is an important contributor to high blood pressure. Occasional stress also can contribute to high blood pressure if you react to stress by eating unhealthy food, drinking alcohol or smoking.
Take some time to think about what causes you to feel stressed, such as work, family, finances or illness. Once you know what's causing your stress, consider how you can eliminate or reduce stress.
If you can't eliminate all of your stressors, you can at least cope with them in a healthier way. Try to:

• Change your expectations. Give yourself time to get things done. Learn to say no and to live within manageable limits. Try to learn to accept things you can't change.
• Think about problems under your control and make a plan to solve them. You could talk to your boss about difficulties at work or to family members about problems at home.
• Know your stress triggers. Avoid whatever triggers you can. For example, spend less time with people who bother you or avoid driving in rush-hour traffic.
• Make time to relax and to do activities you enjoy. Take 15 to 20 minutes a day to sit quietly and breathe deeply. Try to intentionally enjoy what you do rather than hurrying through your "relaxing activities" at a stressful pace.
• Practice gratitude. Expressing gratitude to others can help reduce stressful thoughts.

9. Monitor your blood pressure at home and see your doctor regularly

Home monitoring can help you keep tabs on your blood pressure, make certain your lifestyle changes are working, and alert you and your doctor to potential health complications. Blood pressure monitors are available widely and without a prescription. Talk to your doctor about home monitoring before you get started.
Regular visits with your doctor are also key to controlling your blood pressure. If your blood pressure is under control, you might need to visit your doctor only every six to 12 months, depending on other conditions you might have. If your blood pressure isn't well-controlled, your doctor will likely want to see you more frequently.

10. Get support

Supportive family and friends can help improve your health. They may encourage you to take care of yourself, drive you to the doctor's office or embark on an exercise program with you to keep your blood pressure low.
If you find you need support beyond your family and friends, consider joining a support group. This may put you in touch with people who can give you an emotional or morale boost and who can offer practical tips to cope with your condition.

Figure of 8 Walking Exercise- siddha health maintenance tool

Figure of 8 Walking Exercise

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Figure of 8 walking exercise is an ancient siddha health maintenance tool which helps us to avoid and manage chronic diseases such as Heart attacks, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes, High Cholesterol and Kidney Problems

How F8 Health Walk program is to be done

The F8 walking exercises program can be done along with daily exercise/fitness routine. It can be done along with pranayama and breathing patterns for focused and long  lasting health benefits

How to do the Walking

Mark an area of 12 feet width by 18 feet length stand in the south west corner and walk towards the north east direction, turn and continue to walk towards north west direction and then return back to south east direction and turn and walk towards south west direction and finish F8. This constitutes  1 round.It is highly beneficial when it is done on an empty stomach early in the morning.It is beneficial if practice for 16 minutes daily before break fast on an empty stomach. But it can be done any time of the day leaving a gap of 2 hours if done after a meal.It can be practiced in an open air play ground, Open Terrace , park etc.

Who can do it

Any normal healthy male or female between the ages of 18 to 100. This practice is not advised for the Children below the age of 18.

Precaution and things to avoid

• Never do the F8 Program on a full stomach
• You can do the F8 Program after 2 hours of taking any solid food
• People who did the major surgeries with in the past 6 month are not advised to do the F8
• Pregnant ladies should not do the F8 program
• People with health conditions such as high blood pressure, heart conditions, diabetes, neuro problems/stroke, kidney problems, high cholesterol and who take medications for the above diseases are advised to undergo the F8 program only under medical advice & Concurrence of their family Physician

Benefits of 8 Walking

• To benefit from the heels up to the scalp.
• If cooling headache, constipation resolved.
• Eye view of the increasing demand and the legend.
• Five kg of oxygen to the body, the body gets energy.
• The hernia was healed of sickness.
• Decrease in blood pressure.
• Eight exercise, Walking half an hour every day, if you can escape from the pain of arthritis.
• If you get a healthy blood pressure decreased 40 minutes.
• If you have an hour to escape from diabetes.
• The exercise of the kidneys, "Point" is called the heel, the greater the benefit. Stress decreases
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• எட்டு 8 நடை போடுங்கள்.... நோய்க்கு தடைபோடுங்கள்.
  
  "எட்டு' போட்டால், வாகனம் ஓட்ட "உரிமம்' கிடைக்கும் என்பது தான் நமக்கு தெரியும். ஆனால், "எட்டு' வடிவத்தில் நடை பயிற்சி மேற்கொள்வதால் உடலுக்கு ஆரோக்கியம் கிடைக்கும். நடைபயிற்சியில் சாதரணமாக நடக்காமல் (8) எட்டு வடிவத்தில் நடப்பது மிகமிக சிறந்ததாக உள்ளது. அனைவரும் செய்யலாம்.
  
  சாதாரண நடைபயிற்சியிலுள்ள நடைமுறை சிரமங்கள்:
  
  வாகன புகையால் கெடுதல்
  ஒழுங்கற்ற பாதைகள்
  நாய்களின் தொல்லை
  திருடர்களின் வழிப்பறி
  சுகாதாரமற்ற சூழல்
  வானிலை மாற்றத்தால் சிரமங்கள்
  உடை, காலனி செலவு
  பிறரின் கேலி, கிண்டலுக்கு ஆளாகுதல்...
  
  சித்தர் கால வைத்தியம்:
  "எட்டு' வடிவ நடைபயிற்சியை, "எட்டு' போட்டு, அதன் மேல் கால்களை எட்டி வைத்து நடக்க வேண்டும். பார்ப்பதற்கு நகைச்சுவையாகத் தெரியலாம். ஆனால், சித்தர்கள் காலத்தில் பரிந்துரைக்கப்பட்ட இயற்கை வைத்திய முறைகளில், இதுவும் ஒன்று.
  
  பயிற்சி முறை:
  ஒரு அறையில் அல்லது வெட்டவெளியில், கிழக்கு மேற்காக கோடு வரைந்து, 10 அடியில், வடக்கு தெற்காக "எட்டு' எண் எழுத வேண்டும். அதன் மேல், தொடர்ந்து 10 முதல் 15 நிமிடம் வரை தெற்கில் இருந்து வடக்கு நோக்கி யோ அல்லது வடக்கில் இருந்து தெற்கு நோக்கி யோ நடக்க வேண்டும்.
  
  இதை நாம் சாதரணமாகவோ அல்லது மூச்சு பயிற்சியுடனோ செயதால் நன்மைகள் பற்பல.
  
  உதாரணத்திற்கு: முதலில் தெற்கில் இருந்து ஆரம்பிப்பதாக வைத்துக்கொள்வோம். (மூச்சுப்பயிற்சியுடன்)
  தெற்கு - வடக்கு (ஆரம்பிப்பது)
  அப்பொழுது நமது இடது கையை நம் முகத்திற்கு முன்னும் வலது கை பின்னும் வருமாறு அசைக்க வேண்டும். இடது கை முன்னுக்கு வரும் சமயம், நாம் நமது மூக்கின் வழியாக காற்றை உள்ளிழுக்க வேண்டும். வலது கை முன்னுக்கு வரும் சமயம் உள்ளிழுத்தக் காற்றை வாய் வழியாக வெளியேற்ற வேண்டும். இவ்வாறாக நாம் வடக்கை அடைந்து விட்டோம்.
  
  வடக்கு - தெற்கு (opposite)
  இப்பொழுது நம் காற்றை உள்ளிழுக்கும் முறையை மாற்றி செயல்பட வேண்டும். அதாவது வலது கை முகத்தின் முன் வரும் சமயம் நாம் காற்றை மூக்கு வழியாக உள்ளிழுத்தும் இடது கை முன்னுக்கு வரும் சமயம் அக்காற்றை வாய் வழியாக வெளியேற்ற வேண்டும். இவ்வாறாக நாம் தெற்கை அடைய வேண்டும். இதுவே ஒரு சுழற்சி ஆகும்.
  
  இது போல் நாம் நம் நேரத்திற்கு ஏற்ப பயிற்சியை மேற்கொள்ள வேண்டும்.
  8 நடைபயிற்சியால் ஏற்படும் நன்மைகள்:
  
  குதிகால் முதல் உச்சந்தலை வரை பயன் பெறுகிறது.
  குளிர்ச்சியால் ஏற்படும் தலைவலி, மலச்சிக்கல் தீரும்.
  கண் பார்வை மற்றும் செவி கேட்புத் திறன் அதிகரிக்கும்.
  உடலினுள் செல்லும் ஐந்து கிலோ பிராண வாயுவால் உடல் சக்தி பெறுகிறது.
  குடலிறக்க நோயும் இதனால் குணமாகும்.
  ரத்த அழுத்தம் குறையும்.
  
  எட்டு நடைபயிற்சியை தினமும் அரை மணி நேரம் செய்தால் மூட்டு வலியில் இருந்து விடுபடலாம்.
  40 நிமிடம் செய்தால் ரத்த அழுத்தமும் குறைந்து ஆரோக்கியம் கிட்டும்.
  ஒரு மணி நேரம் செய்தால் சர்க்கரை வியாதியில் இருந்து விடுபடலாம்.
  இப்பயிற்சியில் சிறுநீரகத்தின் "பாய்ண்ட்' என்று சொல்லப்படும் குதிகால், அதிக பயன் பெறுகிறது. மன அழுத்தமும் குறையும்

Be Positive And Stay Connected With Universe

Believe it or not, the universe itself may be a giant hologram constructed in part by the human mind. If this is true,the mind is infinite just like the universe.

Mind is Reality. Reality is Mind

                         

The entire Universe from the Source, the first cause, God is Energy vibrating relative to the frequency of The Source,  the Source being the very centre of the Universe of Energy and the physical world being  the  outermost shell

Difference between Thoughts and Beliefs

 One of the most important things to know about the mind and reality is the difference between thoughts  and beliefs

. The difference between a thought and a belief is that you may have thousands of thoughts going through your mind but  none of them have any power except those that are beliefs

. A belief is a thought that you make real, or accept as true

. Choosing to make a thought real or not is a decision under the very power of the will.

It is important to understand that is not our thinking that creates our circumstances, but the emotion that is attached to our thoughts

. Thoughts become things but not all thoughts become things, only the thoughts that are accompanied with strong feelings and emotion.

Thought is first a conscious suggestion, then it becomes a subconscious memory, working day and night

.  This is what operates the law of attraction, because the laws of attraction and repulsion are entirely

subconscious. Thoughts may be conscious to start with, but they are subconscious as soon as they are set in motion. Now suppose I did not say I was poor, but came into the world with an unconscious thought  of poverty. So long as that thought operated, I would be poor. I might not have understood the Law, but it would have been working all the time.

The subconscious mind is the seat of emotion and the storehouse of memory, therefore memory is tied to emotion. Emotion is energy in motion.

The more emotion a thought has, the more it is able to move things

.  Weak thoughts have little emotion. Strong thoughts have much emotion. the things we create in our life tend to come from our subconscious beliefs rather than our conscious thinking

. If we believe everything we think about is going to manifest in one form or another, we’ll  probably walk around terrified because most of us aren’t thinking positive thoughts all the time. If we have the idea that whenever we think a thought, it will create our reality, then we will be afraid to even think of  anything at all

So be positive and connected with universe (Galaxy)