Friendship

Friendship

A friend in need,

Is a friend indeed,

This poem is for everyone I treasure,

With my greatest pleasure.



It's hard to believe what you couldn't see,

That you were all always right beside me,

Even when the sky may fall apart,

You know, our hearts will never part.



Your smile lightens up the darkest tower,

All in it, you've got the power...

We had joy, fun and laughter in the sun,

When it rained, we would all run.



Everyone is special in their own way,

No matter what they may say,

I see all your true colors shining,

So don't be afraid to let them shine.



I want you all to know,

The boat you row,

Will take you to the end,

However, our friendship will never end !

prayer for guidance

A prayer for guidance

Lord, bless me with peace within my heart

Help me make each day a beautiful start

Help me understand how I can make a difference

And the raison d'etre for my existence



Bless me with the courage to voice what's right

In a world where reality bites

Within the range of possibilities that I can change

Bless me with the will to do so for the better



And for those that I can't change

Help me to gracefully accept and not be bitter

For I trust in You, that You have Your reasons

So mysterious that I won't be able to comprehend



I believe You will show me why in another season

When the time is right, the explanation You will send

Bless me with the wisdom to then understand



As there is no highway to heaven on earth

Guide me in this world in each of my steps

Before I take my very last breath.

Life goes on

Life goes on

Life is really one great roller-coaster ride

With trials and triumphs, taken in stride

Be positive in whatever you are doing

Open your doors to joy, and loving.



We often create miracles and survive

Pick up the pieces, onward you strive

No matter how bad your heart is hurting

Or how traumatic you are actually feeling



The whole world does not stop to grieve

Life goes on; with time you will find relief

Challenges are learning experiences really

They make you wise and strong spiritually



We're not here to fulfill people's expectations

Opinions differ; respect your own intuitions

Often we can go beyond our own limitations

Follow your inner wisdom, voice and aspirations



Love and approve of yourself with determination

Go on; persevere in life-changing decisions

Life is a voyage of chances and self-discovery

Search, tap and realise your innate potential



Get the blocks and barriers out of the way

Often self-limiting, disregard what people say

Life is so unpredictable, so set your priorities

Empower yourself and grab life's opportunities



Love is a healing force that's so powerful

Broken hearts healed with love is wonderful

Loving compassion can melt even the hardest core

There is no difficulty that love can't conquer



Be loving, lovable and be loved unconditionally

Life goes on in loving co-existence, living happily.

The brighter side of my life!......love you'll

WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY

WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY- DR USHA SRIRAM


Simple, humble, unassuming are probably the three most appropriate words one can use to describe Dr Usha Sriram. A graduate of the madras medical college and certified by the American board both in internal medicine and endocrinology, Dr Usha has over 25 years of experience in the field of endocrinology. She has a special interest in the field of women’s health and has done extensive research work on various aspects of women’s health. She is an executive committee member of the Indian society for bone and mineral research (ISBMR) and metabolic bone disorders- osteoporosis- in particular have been part of her specialization. 20th of October is world osteoporosis day and since Dr Usha feels that there isn’t enough awareness about this health problem in the society, it would be appropriate for her to share her views on this “bone thief” as she calls it.

“We celebrate 20th of October as world osteoporosis day, so that we can spread more awareness about this global problem” says Dr Usha. She says Osteoporosis is basically a disease which involves thinning of the bones due to various reasons and emphasizes that this is not exclusive to women; even men are prone to getting osteoporosis. It usually occurs in women after menopause, but some women are at an early risk if they face other health problems like having an early menopause, hormonal imbalances, family history and chronic medical conditions like diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, renal failure etc. Smoking and excessive use of alcohol also puts people at a risk of getting osteoporosis.

“The consequence of osteoporosis which we worry most about is fractures- hip fractures in particular, though spinal fractures are more common” says Dr Usha. And many times a fracture itself is the first symptom of osteoporosis, although some people lose height also. It is diagnosed by taking a good history of the patient and various bone density tests like the DEXA scan, x-rays and the QCT’s. All these measures are available in India. “X Rays may show thinning of the bones, but by that time 30% of the bone is already lost” rues Dr Usha. So it is important to diagnose it on time. Once diagnosed the patient is treated with the required medication like bisphosphonates, teriparatide, calcitonin and adequate calcium and vitamin D. Hormone replacement therapy is given only to women with premature menopause.

People diagnosed with osteoporosis should make sure they walk carefully; they don’t fall and hold on to the wall etc while walking on uneven surfaces. “People with osteoporotic fractures do not recover to their original level of functionality ,so it is very important to diagnose osteoporosis early and take the required precautions” says Dr Usha.

As more and more people are being diagnosed with metabolic bone disorders like osteoporosis, it is very important for children and young adults to take adequate amount of calcium and vitamin D in order to build strong bones. They should also be exposed to a good amount of physical activity in order to improve their muscle strength. As Dr Usha always says whatever bone strength you build in your youth, serves as a bank balance in your old age. And bone mass increases only upto the age of 20-25. So those are the years of our life when we have to build up the bone strength.

“Osteoporosis is a preventive problem, if public health measures for adequate nutrition, appropriate screening and proactive treatment measures are used” says Dr Usha, hoping that with spreading kind of awareness she will see more people with stronger bones!

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