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Leaky gut syndrome 

Leaky gut, an unusual phenomenon that has been gaining attention lately among natural health enthusiasts. Discovered by Dr Alessio Fasano, the current director of the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center in Boston, the leaky gut syndrome shattered the beliefs of numerous experts who believed that the lining of a gut was just a wall of densely packed cells. Minute nutrient particles managed to squeeze between those cells and enter the bloodstream whereas larger food molecules and bacteria were turned away.  After spending nearly three decades studying about the gut and its role in the human body, Dr Fasano and his team discovered "zonulin", a gut protein. Zonulin regulates the numerous openings between the cell walls in the intestine. Further analysis and research led to another breakthrough known as "paradigm shift", wherein zonulin acts as a door opener that widens or tightens the openings between the cell walls.  The digestive system in a human body pl...

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

One of the variants of the Pembrokeshire rhyme "eat an apple on going to bed and you'll keep the doctor from earning his bread", is the most common English-language proverb "an apple a day keeps the doctor away". The rhyme is said to have been penned down in the late 18th century whereas the proverb was coined in the early 19th century.  Apples are rich in Vitamin C and fibre hold a good claim in promoting health. A plant pigment named quercetin found in apples protect brain cells against various neuro-degenerative disorders including asthma and Alzheimer's disease. The antioxidants and phytonutrients in apples also help in reducing the risk of developing cancer, diabetes, hypertension and various heart diseases. However, researchers believe that the medicinal properties of an apple was not exalted when the proverb was coined. A team of  experts decided to investigate the medical proverb's success in daily life. However, they realized  that an apple a ...

The Last straw

Life comes with a purpose, they say. When a child is born, people begin to wonder which side of the parent it resembles more. When it grows, they begin to wonder what would become of it. If it is a boy, would it become responsible enough to have a home and earn to raise a family? If it is a girl, would she be fit enough to be someone's wife, someone's mother or daughter in law? Would the child be a boon or a bane to his parents? They begin to think if it could stand the norms of society and the fact that gets them scared is, what if this child becomes a challenge? They begin to teach him how scary the world could get and how you should always listen to the opinions of those who don't matter in life. But in the quest of pulling the string to the heart of a child, they forget that maybe that could be the purpose of his existence. Maybe he is here to be a change and not to fit in? The other day, there was this man, expressing his disdain for changing norms of our society, ...

Possessiveness

Possessiveness is like building a frame of gold, ornate with the most expensive stones for a bird that you think you own. Of course you value them too much which is why you always want to protect and keep them by your side. Thinking from the alternate perspective,   having someone who is possessive about you makes you feel immensely blessed, as though there is no one luckier than you. Let’s step a little further, in reality: Each one of us has a life of our own and each one deserves to use their personal space independently. If you think someone feels uncomfortable in your presence, give them space. Sometimes, your possessiveness is what makes people feel pressurized. Avoid making them feel as though they need to give you an explanation for everything they do. Let them live without running short out of oxygen. Shower your love; Make them feel that their presence makes a good difference in your life. Give them a chance to show their love towards you. Do not make them feel as if...

The Right Path (unedited)

The world has become a place what Muhammad p.b.u.h had said decades ago. Almost all signs of qayamat has come true and we have turned a blind eye towards it. We all know we are nearing the end, unfortunately neither have we prepared for it nor we have intentions to do so. We want the best of akhirah while we're busy extracting the best of duniya. How can we expect our sins to be forgiven without repentance? Even if our sins equal the foam of sea, Allah says he will forgive if we repent. We need to guide ourselves towards Allah's path to achieve the best of our eternal lives. We need to stop involving ourselves in the worldly pleasures that are ruining our akhirah. Even if it feels impossible, atleast think of giving up atleast one bad habit at a time, Allah will definitely help you get rid of it. Allah loves his slave more than seventy mother's love put together, He never hates his slave. He puts us into tests and trails, through darkness and pain, only to get us closer...

Peace and Pain

I know you are in pain, I know it's hurting. It will, because your wounds are too fresh. Every time a wound heals , there's another one waiting to be etched on you? Yes, I know you are tired of it. You are tired. Your heart is tired of holding itself together. For once, you wish life to be on the good side. All this pain, anger, tears, and endless misery is drowning you in. Hold on, maybe it'll not be alright soon. Allah is there. Hold on to his faith. He has promised to erase your sins for every bit pain you feel. Your level imaan will rise. Allah gives biggest of the battles to his most beloved slaves. Why always me? Why always you? You are tired of fighting. You think Allah doesn't know that? You think he isn't aware about your misery? He knows, he knows everything you aren't even saying to yourself. He knows what pool of pain you are in. He knows what you were going to face even before you faced it. He knows your past, your present, your future,your...

Rebuilding Yourself

Sometimes you feel the pain that consumes you. You stand on the edge of sanity, seconds away from diving into the unconsciousness. You begin to doubt your existence. Your life seems to make no sense. The chaos is drowning you, leaving you breathless, without giving you an option. You wish to have a button that could switch off your unbearable emotions. Even the non-living stuff around you seems to make you feel worthless. The room you locked yourself in is empty, yet you find demons you can’t escape. Your hearts breaks into a millions bits, your eyes feel tired of shedding the pain. You become incapable of standing on your feet. Peace that could at least be fantasized, is fading away from your memory too? You let agony ruin you because you had no choice. The hurricane couldn’t have been stopped, destruction couldn’t have been prevented. You search for a way to escape. You rush in the opposite way of the winds, and the winds will be harsher on you. Yes, you have no choice. You ...

Life Near the End (Poem)

//Life Near the End It's a lonesome lane Too quiet. Too comfortable to escape. I rest my back, against the wall of thorns. Thorns, whose roses never bloomed. Fragrances that never filled the air. With a loving gesture and a stoned heart, I caress the vine, as though it would blossom till eternity just by a touch. A chill sent a shiver down my spine, as a suppressed shriek echoed through the silence. My eyes darted, in search of a soul  in the lifeless lane, but in vain. Plodding down the lane,  a hundred years passed in merely a couple of seconds, flabbergasted, I turned around; Tears, endlessly running down my cheeks. The risen sun, smiles my way, letting the roses blossom, far away. Shining brighter than I had ever witnessed till date. As I rush to embrace the warmth, a gentle grip clasps my hand. Freezing my time, gently pulling me out. As I stand beside my body, drowning in regret. If only I had embraced the goodness before it was too late... ...

Faith

FAITH On a mission, audacious and wild Brutally bruised, yet the spirit's alive Amidst the valleys, wrecked some lay Clueless traveler, starts off for a crusade Sack of regrets, weigh a ton Pebble strewed path, now blurred Dropping pieces of the gloomy heart The darkening sky, casts its shadow Footsteps decelerate, the winds freeze The igniting spark, losing heat Night falls, and solitude steps in With the falling stars, drown wishes A silent prayer, hummed by hopes Heard by the Greatest of Kings The dawn breaks, untying the ropes The traveler's dying mission, only faith had it recouped.   _Guzi

Venom

VENOM Venom in the hearts, poured into the delicate lavish glass. Bitter like the intoxicating drink, Filled upto the brim, for all of those who wished to be torn apart. Pay no penny, for it is a mutual quest. Search for venom in the glass you served, for it might have a larger quantity that has been served to you.

Your Love

Your Love It’s beautiful, to fall for someone. Who desires to reside nowhere, but in your broken heart. Who stitches your wounds, with nothing but mere words. Who shoos away the dreading dark, just by the light of their smile; With whom, you see a rainbow even during the heaviest rains. With whom, the world turns off for you, like you’ve escaped into a wonderland. You might not know, what the future holds for you. But you’re busy living the present, at its best. Building a palace of unforgettable memories, with bricks of sweet and sour moments. I have never mentioned the one you love, but that person was definitely on your mind all the while you were reading the poem. _Guzi Comment below who was on your mind. 😜😊 Share with your loved one. Take care

Love in Custody

There's something weird with the people who are bounded by words. They can go around days without talking to anyone but when they talk, they seem to be unstoppable. If they dislike you, they'll not only stay far from you but also make sure to ignite hatred. Just so you don't even try to cross the bridge that reaches them. And if they hate you...like literally HATE you, then you'll know it. Don't worry about that. It'll end soon; it'll end even before anything starts. What about when things circle around the fire called 'Love' ? Ummm...things are a bit different with every individual here. If you find someone like  me, you will hardly find them talking about love. If you lock them in a room with the emotion 'Love' and ask them what do you know about it, they would start sweating, their heart will be pumping so loud that you can actually hear the beat. They won't be able to look at it in the eye. They're not embarrassed or ashamed ...

Nature

Deep Indian green, the colour of leaves To spread greenery, the farmer strives Drip drop, the rain drops Along with me, the sky does cry Staring at the sky, I question why? The mighty oak, branches spread high Tree swings, the horses neigh The sun shines bright, showing its might Warm rays, keeps the cold at bay Staring at the sky, I silently pray

Someday...

There are so many things we want in life, some from the past that abandoned us, some from the future that is waiting for us with its thousands of different probabilities. We have all done our share of mistakes in life and there is something everyday that we can learn from. But then there is a point where you craved for something. Something so special, so particular, something that you didn't have earlier. And all of a sudden, life takes a turn and you find it right in your hands. What do you do then? You try to protect it with everything you have, every ounce of strength that you possess because that is what you have always wanted and it is so close to your hand. But sometimes, that is the thing in life that we can't save. No matter what we do, how much we try to hold on to it, it just slips like sand right through our fingers. What then? What do you feel? Hopeless? As if it is the end of everything? Or do you wait for it to return to you, because it made you feel alive ...

Enroute Excellence

Where there is a will, there is a way. One of the reasons we fail to achieve excellence. Read on to find out: Most of us are often habituated to rush at the last moment. It's not because you lack talent or motivation, but because you let the unimportant factors rule over you and delay the work by making excuses. If you make excuses, you are only increasing your burden and ruining the impression of that task on yourself. You start wondering why were you even doing that work in the first place when you can sit back and relax. Doing nothing leads you nowhere. Be passionate and enthusiastic about whatever you do. Giving your best at  the right  time is the route towards excellence rather than delaying the work and trying to make it perfect. Plan early, do the best you can before the end of the given time. If you achieve success then you get credit and appreciation. If you're unsuccessful despite giving your best, then you learn a  lesson. Either way it helps you gro...

Changes

CHANGES What is it that changed between us? What is it that tore us apart? Everything was going pretty well Out of nowhere The storm hits so hard? I'm trying to figure out If it was my mistake But every time I apologise You said I wasn't responsible for your dismay You've been with me when I needed you the most I've stuck on your side when your angry face asked me to go I've also ran away from you, and you pulled me back in your arms That smile on your face, promising to tie our bond Every time the strings break apart Fainted hopes and engraved memories  My only spark, in this dreading dark I feel myself burning and shattering apart I would never want to you to leave  But if it is matter of your bliss... Would you mind  burying my heart before soul departs? _Guzi

Final moments

Did you ever imagine that one fine morning, when you wake up from bed and look around, nothing is going to be the same? What would it be like to live a life totally different from what you are living right now? Well, now imagine when you wake up and you find that you are not the person you dreamt of. You are just some one else. You are a person who strangled your desires because the people around you wanted you to do so. Because they thought what you were doing wasn't right. They wanted you to kill your ambitions and dreams. Would you be happy? Or would you be sad and give it the name of fate and say that maybe its a test of life. Just remember one thing, if you are in a circumstance where you aren't happy and you are not doing anything about it, its not fate. Its the way you chose to be. And choosing to suffer when you can get out of the circumstance is a way of punishing yourself for nothing. Get up, you still have a chance, a life. Heaven isn't a place where you...

The Melancholic State

We're all blinded By beautiful masquerades Stumbling over our own pieces Slitting through the darkest of the caves We've all learnt to conceal our scars But the scars, crave to be embraced Why is it that we yearn for the things we can't have? Why is it that we ignore the best of blessings in the process? No, it isn't the absence of mind Nor is the broken heart supposed to be blamed Maybe we're too busy defying ourselves Too busy competing each other As to whose life is in the darkest state There might come a time... When bliss might welcome us with the warmest embrace And we might turn away Fearing it might destroy us By bringing us out of the most loved 'The Melancholic state' _Guzi Do drop in your views

10 Tips to get the best out of the blessed last 10 Nights of Ramadan

10 Tips to get the best out of the blessed last 10 Nights of Ramadan 1. No matter how good or bad your Ramadan went, enter the last 10 Days well prepared, with pure intentions, full energy and a positive outlook. 2. Listen to or read the Tafsir of Surah Al-Qadr to know about this amazing night, to switch that mode ON and to keep it remained ON for all the nights. It could fall on any of the last 10 nights. 3. Choose the most comfortable place for worship in your home or Masjid. Avoid leaning on pillows & cushions while reciting Qur’an or Adhkaar so as to keep your back straight. 4. Switch off your mobile phones, iPads and Laptops if possible. 5. If you’re alone, recite the Qur’an in a loud beautiful voice so that your ears & heart remain involved with the recitation and you don’t feel drowsy. Plus it has an amazingly calming effect trust me! If you’re not alone then you can recite in a normal volume not to disturb others but can listen to a Qiraa-at in high volume...

Free your mind

It's been quite a while since we had our basic human rights. But still, where do we stand with them? How do they influence our life? There are still many households which think that girl education is meant to find worthy husbands. There are people who think that boys are supposed to be the bread winners of the house and there are still many who think that if a girl is educated above a certain level, she becomes capable to take her own decisions. Oh my! How absurd is that? An apocalypse, right? Every human, irrespective of the gender has a right to choose their own life. So what if there is a boy who is hardworking but still wants to be a cricketer instead of an engineer? So what, if there is a girl who wants to build an empire with her talent in the corporate sector? People are different and its okay. They don't need to be biased or judged based on their choices. I have heard people commenting on the result of an entrance. They said that it would have been better if t...