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Saturday, November 03, 2007

Tum Itana Jo




Tum Itana Jo




Tum itana jo muskura rahe ho


Kya gam hai jis ko chupa rahe ho

Ankhon men nami hansi labon par

Kya hal hai kya dikha rahe ho

Ban jayenge zahar pite pite
Ye
ashk jo pite ja rahe ho

Jin zakhmon ko vaqt bhar chala hai
Tum kyon
unhen chede ja rahe ho

Rekhaon ka khel hai muqadar
Rekhaon se mat
kha rahe ho

Mother




A woman becomes complete when she becomes a mother. Enjoying her power of creativity and grade of superiority over man, she experiences those precious feelings and senses, which nature gives only to woman. There is no doubt that as a mother, she is superior to man and is the nucleus of her family!

In universal religion Islam, mother has three times more rights over her off springs than their father because of her significant & crucial role in their birth, brought-up & home education. Therefore, it is rightly said that "Paradise is under the feet of your mother."

Wife



A good wife is heaven's best gift to man, his gem of many virtues, his casket of jewels; her voice is
sweet music, her smiles his brightest day, her kiss the guardian of his innocence, her industry his surest wealth, her respect his cause of grace, her lips his faithful counselors, her bosom the soft pillow of the cares. She is the good man's paradise, and the bad's first step to heaven, a treasure which, who wants, cannot be trusted to posterity, nor pay his own debts ; she's a golden
sentence written by our Maker, which the angels may discourse of, only men know how to use, and none but devils violate. No doubt, a good wife binds earth to heaven.


In Islam, a typical family home is the earliest institution of education or school for babies and
children. And no body can approve of a school without a teacher. That's why without an essential need, she should not leave her children alone when they need her the most.



As a wife, she is a hallmark of honesty, Islamic obedience, sincerity and love. Yes, for a real
Muslim wife, her husband, children and familyare more important than her career. Being a true Muslim woman, she doesn't feelany shame or insult in doing housework or family work. And when it comes to cooking, of course she does know that her way to her husband's " heart " goes through his "stomach
".





Similarly, Islam does allow
a woman to work providing it doesn't affect her personality or her family in a
bad way. It's obligatory for her, like men, to get education, exactly on the
same levels, which are for men. Islam completely allows woman to go outside and
work in such social places as required by their services e.g. hospitals, social
institutions, schools, nursing. If she has no breadwinner or if husband is
unable to afford the expanses of the whole family, she may as well go and work
outside in a suitable place.



"Anger is a condition
in which the tongue works faster than the mind.”



There was a complete
silence in the classroom, and they could hear one another’s
breathing.



“All of us should be
very patient. Especially women should really have the wealth of patience and
tolerance. A woman who has control over her temper is very successful in all
fields of her life, especially in her married life.”
She finished
writing on the board and turned to face her students.



(An excerpt from the internationally-acclaimed
"Hijaab Waali" (The veiled girl), an online English novel by Dr. Ikram
Abidi)

Daughter






She is the symbol of
respect for the whole family. A precious gift of Allah to the whole household.
To a father waxing old nothing is dearer than a daughter. Sons have spirits of
higher pitch but less inclined to sweet, endearing fondness. As holy prophet
Muhammad says,
"Your best children are girls, and superior woman is one whose
first child is daughter." Also, it is said that "On the Judgment day, daughters
will be the shield between their fathers and the
Hellfire"






“Daughters are not burden.”
She was saying.


”They are responsibility, a thing or
deposit committed to the trust and care of a person. You’re the most wonderful
and powerful creatures of the world. Your faith, your religion raises you high
and high. Don’t be ashamed of yourself ever.”
She advised gently.


“But our parents are responsible too.
They‘re supposed to be the first institution to learn about these values and
morals.”
The lady
teacher went on.
“But unfortunately, most of the parents
have now become careless about their most important duty. These parents have
more time for watching movies with their children than they have for teaching
them few things about their Allah and Prophet.”


“Now, one last word before we finish
our today’s lecture.”
She stopped to put a detailed look at them, from
behind to beyond, from right to left, her eyes didn’t miss a single girl sitting
there.


“Do what you feel in your
heart to be right, for you'll be criticized anyway. Let your heart guide you. It
whispers, so listen closely.”


(An excerpt from the famous "Hijaab Waali" (The veiled girl), an online English novel by Dr. Ikram Abidi)

Sister















She is a cause of affection and sacrifice. As a sister, she creates the feelings of holy,
respectful and modest emotions for family, collectively known as ' Ghairat ' in
Islam. As a sister, she maintains dignity and reputation of her family and is
very influential in upbringing of her household.




“Girls should have a great sense of responsibility for religion and their faith. No problem if they
are not expert or perfect but their ‘Niyat’, their intention should be perfect
and just.”
She went on gracefully and
effectively.




“Good girls are those
who care about each and every member of their family.”
She told them.




“The beauty of life
doesn’t depend on how happy you are, but on how happy others can be… because of
you.”




(An excerpt from the famous "Hijaab Waali" (The
veiled girl), an online English novel by Dr. Ikram Abidi)

I am.....



I am a symbol of respect and "hidden" beauty. In me, there exists a source of physical, spiritual and
psychological pleasure for my "man". You could never see me completely as I am
in my protective covering like a precious real pearl is in its shell. I am
strong in character, courageous in acts, ambitious in nature, and hidden in
appearance. I have confidence, grace and modesty.

But hey, It was not so easy. It took me a lot to reach at this stage. Centuries back,
people used to bury me alive and then the greatest man ever came and saved me.
He made me realize my importance. For the first time, someone told me that I was
something precious and unique. No one before him ever told me that I was
superior to man as a mother. He also told me the fact that my beauty, my curves,
my voluptuousness is only for my husband & no other man has right to judge
my figure or to pass comments on my hair or shape. He changed the whole world
and with that, of course, changed my world too. Yes, you guessed it right, he
was none other than my prophet Muhammad.

Since then, my path is bright and clear. Oh and yes, I have some great torches too, to enlighten my way and to
guide me. These are the footsteps of Fatima Zehra (daughter of Prophet Muhammad)
and her daughter Zainab. Their teachings told me that I am a queen of my house,
not a "call girl" of the market. Yet, if time ever comes, I do have guts to go
out and raise my voice to defend my rights. If needed, I will not hesitate in
earning bread for my family but in proper way that will not disclose my
appearance in a bad way. I don't have any "false" ego so I never feel bad in
obeying and following my husband for good and positive things. However my Allah,
my prophet and his family is more important to me than anything else. If parents
or my husband will ever want to go against their orders, I will not obey them. I
feel " preserved" and "protected". Trust me it's so wonderful when I see men's
eyes bending automatically with respect whenever they look at me.


For me, world is an important thing but is not "everything". I know what I I'm sowing here, I'll
have to cut it in Hereafter. My confidence is my power, my knowledge is my
weapon. It gives me a beautiful feeling of "surrender" and obedience to Allah
and his prophet.

Oh yes, I do enjoy my life to its fullest in my heavenly
home. Trust me, there's nothing more beautiful than having a "family dinner"
around a large table with all of your in-laws, children and my husband chatting
& laughing. When my husband returns to home, he doesn't find me more tired
than him. I am in my full beauty, make-up and glamour to greet him. And since
each and every inch of my body is just for "him", it makes him feel like I am
always fresh and new for him and he never gets bored from me. I feel the same
too, that he is just mine, only mine.

As I never wasted my time in useless activities, I always had a time to teach my children about religion
which will help them not only in this world but even in the grave and in
Hereafter. My children will not leave me alone when I will need them the most. I
don't see my sons and daughters going out with their boy or girl friends. It
makes me feel like a "ruler" and an authority of my family and home when my
children ask for my suggestions in each and every matter of their life and never
do anything against any of my right wishes.


I am content, satisfied, that I have spent the most "free" and independent life. I chose Hijaab on my own
will and kept myself away from the eyes of the bad people. I decided not to be a
career woman on my own wish and got its fruit in the form of educated, obedient,
strong-character children. Oh yes, I certainly feel free when I see that no one
ever used or misused me in any way. I was not an "item for sale" ever, and so no
one could ever get a chance to pass even a single comment on my
personality.

And right now, here, I have this 20-year-old most beautiful
and yet modest daughter of mine and I am asking for her decision, as a very good
religious family has proposed her for their well-educated and graceful son. Oh,
she's saying with modest smile" Mother, as you wish, I trust you completely and
I know you will always think good for me."

Thanks to Allah, I didn't not waste my life

Still wondering who I am?

I don't care at all if
ignorant people give me names like "fanatic", "extremist", " conservative" and "
narrow minded", as they don't live their life for me, so I don't need to live my
own personal life for them either. That's why, for me, happiness of Allah comes
before any thing else.

Well... I am a woman. A Muslim woman, a real one!



Who I am?



I am a symbol of "apparent" beauty. In twists and turns of my body, exists a source of pleasure
for "men". Whether I'm in public or on TV, they lick their lips with craving
when their lusty eyes are on my breasts, thighs and buttocks like a wild, cruel
wolf inspects an innocent sheep before prey. You all often see me in Indian and
English movies in short cloths and at times, only in under garments or may be
even without any cloth at all. Now they often bring me to various talk shows,
announcing "thirteen and pregnant", "twelve and pregnant".

I now sit and try to think how and why it all happened? It seems like gradual, long, clever
conspiracy against my gender. Yes, it was all pre-planned. First those devilish
men put a feeling in me that I am being used as servant in my home and hence
should do something else too, to prove myself. Actually, it all started after
second World War, when the number of men decreased and women increased. Rich
western industrialists needed workers for their factories and prostitutes for
their animalistic lusts. Oh yes, only now I realized what it was. They first
gave me false, fake ideas like I should be a "moderate" and "liberal" lady and
should keep a balance between the world and my faith. Then they showed me the
"mirage" of "equality". Going against nature, they told me that men and women
are same, alike and equal in each and every aspect of life. They then
encouraged me to wear men's clothing like trousers, jeans and shirts. Their next
step was to tell me that I am not a "baby-making machine" and my proper
utilization is impossible unless I leave my home. They said I should go "out"
and enjoy life to its fullest. They made me feel like I have got only one
life and there will be no life after death and so I should extract all the
pleasures from this single life. They produced a feeling of love for this world
and hatred for death in me. They turned my face away from the reality. They gave
me false euphoria that "I should be a career woman" and if I spend my life at my
home, it will be a great wastage". Their last evil tactic was to tell me that I
am completely an "independent" individual and my parents and family should have
no influence on me at all, I should be "free" after 18, to do whatever I want,
and should never let my elders disturb my personal life. That's how they
destroyed the sense of "family value" in me.


Sad story, eh? Well, not finished yet.


And now, through every source of media, they are
trying to attract other people of my gender who were unaffected yet. Their new,
fresh, ripe target is my gender that lives in the east and so far I can see, my
gender is already in trap again. I often question myself that what's the proper
use of me? Am I a toy or some symbol? Or a puppet who dances on their fingers?
Or am I some slut or prostitute? Today, the meanings of prostitution have become
different. Though they still use me and my body to get money, but the method is
changed now. They use me for selling their worldly, materialistic products, to
attract people towards a two-dollar soap or shampoo or a few buck magazine. I
know they made me a fool, but the main mistake was mine. Why did I let them do
so? I feel that the only thing that could protect me from their evil desires was
"religion", my faith, but unfortunately I was too busy enjoying the attractions
of this world to get some concentration for old, conservative religion. And now,
I feel like being "used" and exhausted. I have become a sucked bone. Dogs have
sucked my marrow and have licked my flesh. I have nothing to give now. No
respect, no modesty, no grace, no family, and no future, nothing new or fresh.
Even my own children will throw me to some old nursing home when I will become
too old. I feel that I have gone so far in this dark, blind path that there's no
turning back now.

Still wondering who I am? Well... I'm a woman!


Friday, November 02, 2007

WOMAN-we show,You decide...

D A R I N G T O B E...




D I F F E R E N T !
The nobility of purpose and the refinement of expression, that's what you'll find here. How a true Muslim woman of the new millennium is coping up to meet the modern demands as well as to maintain her originality, let's find out... but before you proceed farther, do remember, it could be a time for a different approach to being a woman! Yes, it's time to tell the world that you're changing your lifestyle, the way you look, your outfits, your appearance. Everybody's going to be observing more closely. Friends, relatives, fellows, colleagues. You need to do more than explain. You need to inspire.
So, do you have it in you?


























































































































shayeri 02

Shayeri SMS Messages
• ArZo0 HaY TumHAin Do0R Se DekHNay KI,MAgEr PasS NaHi AaNa ChAhTa,TaMaNnA NaHi tuMHain PANAy ki,MAgeR KhoNA BhI NAHi CHAhTa...
• JIS NAZAR SE DEKHTE RAHE IS DUNIYA KO HUM, UN AANKHON MEIN HAMARI KOI PEHCHAAN BHI NAA THI
• tez hawa ka jhonka aayasaath main teri khushbu layatab meray dil main khayal aaya aaj bhi mera dost nahin nahaya
• Har baat ka jawab inkar nahin hota Har jaga rukna intazar nahin hotaYun to milti hein hazaron se nazreinHer nazar ka milna magar pyar nahin hota
• Jis din se juda vo humse hue is dil ne dharkna chor diya hai chaand ka mooh bhi utra utra taaro ne chamkna chor diya
• Yaad mein teri aankhe bharta hai koi, har saans ke saath tujhe yaad karta hai koi, maut to sachai hai aani hai, lekin teri judaai mein har roz marta hai koi....!
• a dekh kabhi un ki shaboon mein a ke.....k Kitna rote hai ye dosroon ko hansane wale
• Wo Bewafa Hain To Kya, Mat Kaho Bura Us Ko Ke Jo Huwa So Huwa Khush Rakhe Khuda Us Ko
• Hume Bhi Pyaar Karne Ka Khayal Aaya,Jub Bhi Yeh Khayal Aya Khud Ko Akeala Paya,Dhoonte Rahe Is Duniya Main Humsafar,Kisi Ko Dhke Baaz, Kisi Ko Bewafa Hi Paya
• TUM BIN JIYA JAE KAISSE ...TUM BIN RAHA JAE KAISSE...SADIYOON SE LANMBI HAIN RATAIN...SADIYOON SE LANMBE HAIN DIN ..AJAO AB LAOT KAR YEH DIL KUCH KEH RAHA HAY AJA LAOT KAR YEH DIL KUCH KEH RAHA HAY............DIL........
• na kar inkaar a zalim mere pass ane se ..khuda bhi roth jata hay kisi ka dil dukhane se
• Dil todna humari adat nahi, Dil hum kisika dukhate nahi bharosa rakhna humarae dosti pe dost bankar hum kisiko bhulaathe nahi!!Umar ki raah me insaan badal jathe hai waqt ki aandhi main tufaan badal jathe hai soctha hoon tumhe pareshan na karulekin baad mein iradha badal jatha hai!!Usko chaha bhi tho izhaar karna na aaya, Kat gayi umar saari humein pyar karna na aaya usnae manga bhi agar kuch tho jindagi mangiaur humne inkaar bhi karnae na aaya.
• Kaun marta hai kisi ke liyae hum to zinda hai sirf aap jaise dumbo ke liye!! faslae mita kar aapas mein pyar rakhnaa dosti ka yeh ristha humesha yun hi barkaraar rakhna, Bichad jaye kabhi aap se hum anakho mein humesha humara intezaar rakhna!! ek pathar kafi hai sisha thodnae ke liyeek baath kafi hai dil thodnae ke liyeaur ek dost kafi hai zindagi jee lene ke liye.
• mere zindagi kya dosra naam hoon tum, hum tere dil me rahe ge ek yaad bankar ,tere laab pe khilenge muskan ban kar ,kabhi apne se juda maat samaj na , hum tera saat chale ge asman ban kar.
• Aansoun ko bhought samjaye ke thaniya mein aye karo bhari mehfil mein hamra mazak na udhaya karoiss per aansoun tadap kar bolle bare mehfil mein tume thana paa tee islia chale ate hai.
• uski yaad mein dekho hum kya karte hainbikhri hui zindagi mein deewaronse baatein karte haindekha usse kal maine par woh ek chalava niklameri kismat dekho jo mera tha woh paraya niklakehte hai ki ishq mein toh lut jana chahiyepar jab yaar hi na mile toh kispe mita jaye
• mazloom ki anho ke nisane nahi baithe,jalim ke abhi hosh theekane nahi baithe,our jo waqat ne aise bhi maoke hame bakhshe hai,hum fir bhi buzurgo ke shirhane nahi baithe,wade kisise irade kise se,anhe kise se nigahe kisi se,ab yaar tumhra bharosa hi kya,jo adhe hamare adhe kisi ke.
• YAAD AAOONGAHAR US LAMHE ME YAAD AAOONGA JAB TUM TANHAYEE ME ROYA KAROGIJAGTE JAGTE THAK KAR SOYA KAROGIANKH KE BAND HOTE HI YAAD AAOONAGJAB KISI CHAHANE WALE KI TARAF DEKHOGI TO YAAD AAOONGAKISI MOHHABATH KARNEWALE KO DEKHOGI TO YAAD AAOONGASAANS JAB TAK CHALEGI TUMHARI TAB TAK BHIYAAD AAOONGA
• Raat ankho me dhaLi palkon par jugnu aye hum hawao ki tarah jakar use chuh aye usne chuh kar mujhe pathar se insan kiyamudhaton baad meri ankho me ansu aye
• Jaate jaate woh koi achi nishani de gai umar bhar dohra saku aise kahani de gai hum to reh gaye pyase par humari palko ko woh paani de gai
• Asman ko need aaye to kahna sulaau kahan Dharti ko maut aaye to dafnao kahan Sagar mein lehar aaye to chupao kahan Jab teri yaad aye to jau kahan!!!
• Dard kitne hai bata nahi sakti,Zakhm kitne hai dikha nahi sakti,Ankhon se samjh sako to samjh lo,Ansoon gire hai kitne gina nahi sakti..
• Aasu ko palko tak laya mat karo, Dil ki baat kisi ko bataya mat karo, Log muthi mein namak liye phirte hai, apne zakham unhe dikhaya mat karo.
• Zindagi kisi ki mohtaj nai hoti dosti sirf jazbat nai hoti , kuch to khayal aaya hoga khuda ko tumhari bhalai ka warna yu hi aapki humse mulakat nai hoti
• Mana ki aaj hamare saath koi dildaar nahi, lekin ye mat samajhna ki hamein kisi se pyar nahi, Kismat ne sab kuch diya hamein sirf diya hamara woh yaar nai
• Sham Dahli Phir Kaali Raat Aayi,.Dil Dhadka Phir Tumhari Yaad Aayi,.Aankho Me Mahsoos Kiya Us Hawa Ko,.Jo Tumhe Chukar Hamare Pass Aayi,............
• Liko Tu Kuch Aahsa liko,Kay Kalam Bee Ronah Par Majboor Ho jayahHar Lafz May Woh Dard Pidah Karo,.Woh Pyar Karnah Pay Majboor Hojayah......
• Dukh chhupay hoay hain hum donoZakham khaay hoay hain hum donoAisa lagta hay phir zamany koYaad aay hoay hain hum donoTu kabhi chandani thee dhoop that mainAb to saay hoay hain hum donoJaisay ek doosary ko paa kar bhee kuch ganwaiy hoay hain hum donoJaisay ek doosary say sharmindahSir jhukay haoy hain hum donoJaisay ek doosaray ki chahat koAb bhulay hoay hain hum donoIshq aisa kahan ka ehad(promise)FarazGhar basay hoay hain hum dono.
• Azeez Itna Hi Rakho K Ji Sanbhal Jaaye..Ab Iss Kadar Bhi Na Chaho K Dum Nikal Jaaye..
• Milen To Yun Hein Bohot..Aao Ab Milen Yun Bhi..K Rooh Garmi-e-Infaas Pighal Jaaye..
• Mohabbaton Mein Ajab Hai Dilon Ko Dharka sa..K Jaane Koon Kahan Raasta Badal Jaaye..
• Zahe Woh Dil Jo Tammana-e-Tar Mein Taza Rahe..Khusha Woh Umar Jo Khawbon Mein Hi Behel Jaaye..
• Har Ik Lehza,Yehi Aarzoo Yehi Hasrat..Jo Aag Dil Mein Hai Woh Sheir Mein Dhal Jaaye..
• Tune yeh phool jo zulfon mein sajaa rakha haiEk diya hai jo andheron mein jala rakha hai
• Jeet le jaaye koi mujh ko naseebon walaaZindagi ne mujhe daao pe laga rakha hai
• Jaane kab aaya koi dil mein jakhna wala Isiliye main ne giraban khula rakha hai
• Imtihaan aur mere zabt ka tum kya logaMain ne dharkhan ko bhi seena mein chuppa rakha hai
• Dil ta ek shola magr beet gaye, din woh katey,Ab kuredona ise, raakh mein kya rakha hai
• Kitnay aaye Kitnay Gaye Hum aas Lagaye bethay hainPalkon Pay Angarey Rokay ,Deep Jalaye Bethay hainKoi Hamari Baat Suno! Hum Subha Say aaye bethay hain
• Subha Ki befikri Day ker,Shamon Ki her Ik Sohbat deykerLoag Tou Dou Kori Bhi na Dein Per Ham nay Bari Qemat deykarDard Khareda thaa So ab Ussi Ko Dil say Lagaye Bethay hain
• Uthiye! Yuun Ghuttey Rehnay Say Sir ko Hota hai SoudaVo herjai Aapka Jab na Hua Tou Ghair ka Kya hoga Diva Ji ! Aap ye Kis ka Soug manaye Bethi Hain .
• mujh ko shikwa hai meray bhai keh tum jaate hooayle gaye sath meri umr-e ghuzishta ki kitaabis mein tau meri bohut kimati tusweerien theinis mein buchpun tha mera, aur mera aihd-e shabab
• is ke badle mujhe tum de gaye jaate jaateapnay ghum ka yeh dumakta hua khoon rung golaabkya karoon bhai, yeh aizaz mein kyoon ker pehnoonmujh se le lo meri sub chaak qamizoon ka hisaab
• aakhri baar hai, lo maan lo ik yeh bhi sawaalaaj tuk tum se mein lota nahin mayoos-e jawaabaa ke le ja'o tum apna yeh damukta hua phoolmujh ko lota do meri umr-e ghazishta ki kitaab
• Baat karni mujhe mushkil kabhi aisi toh na thiJaisi ab hai teri mehfil kabhi aisi toh na thi
• Le gaya cheen ke kaun aaj tera sabar-o-qaraarBeqaraari tujhe, ae dil, kabhi aisi toh na thi
• Un ki aankhon ne khuda jaane kiya kya jadooKe tabiyyat meri maa'il kabhi aisi toh na thi
• Chashm-e-qaatil meri dushman thi hamesha lekinJaise ab hogayi qaatil kabhi aisi toh na thi
• Kya sabab tu joh bigar tha hai Zafar se har baarKhoo teri hoor-e-shimaa'il kabhi aisi toh na thi
• mar kay bhi jo na mar sakay, jab maut kuch na kar sakay,pee kar jo zinda reh sakay, peena woh Jaam-e-zindagi.

HOMEOPATHY TIPS

Ten Ways to Good
Health
:

these are the
general tips for the attainment of overall good
health
which we,group of friends, have been using for a while now and
having better results.



  1. More Tea (Green or black )
  2. More Vegetables & Salads
  3. More Fruit & Water
  4. More Vinegar
  5. More Chewing
  6. More Action at work
  7. More Giving and sacrifice
  8. More Sleep ,thats minimum 6-8 hrs
  9. More Walking and jogging
  10. More Laughter and enjoyment
Well these are just general tips we can
use , no rocket science in it as they call .You can either use them all in your
daily routine life or just any of them.

Hope helps to see your health in
desired shape.

thanks

HOMEOPATHY
TIPS

HOMEOPATHY

HOMEOPATHY
TIPS FOR HOW TO KEEP HEALTHY TEETH AND GUMS




Brush. Floss.
Eat
And see your dentist regularly. These are
the most fundamental steps for keeping healthy teeth and gums. so keep
reading…

Selecting a
toothbrush:


Buying a toothbrush can be
confusing. The selection of brushes ranges from the no-frills,
handle-and-bristles economy model to ones that vibrate, beep, and some that cost
more than a years’ worth of dental check-ups.

dentists will tell you that
it’s simply a matter of preference. And if it’s more fun to use a brush that
jiggles or that’s shaped like a space ship, it might just make your brush
longer. Which is good. The most important thing is to brush at least two minutes
with a soft-bristled toothbrush whose size and shape fits your hand and allows
you to reach the surfaces of every tooth. It’s that
simple.



Replace regularly. Don’t forget, though, that brushes wear out. Once the bristles become
worn or splayed, the brush can’t clean your teeth well and may even injure your
gums. So, toothbrushes need to be replaced every three or four months
.

Floss
daily
.
Remember that
your toothbrush can’t reach areas between the teeth. So it’s also important to
clean between the teeth daily with floss. It’s those bits and pieces of food
that get caught in between the teeth and along the gum line that lead to plaque
build-up and gum disease.



Finally have a mouthwash with good
reputation and suitable to your taste and dental hygiene.

Hopefully these
tips help you to keep your teeth "smiling"
always.

Shayari 01

-T-A-N-H-A-I-I-I--



"~*~Rehtey Hain Saath Saath Main Aur Meri Tanhai~*~
~*~Kartey Hain Raaz Ki Baat Main Aur Meri Tanhai~*~

~*~Din To Guzar Hi Jata Hai Logon Ki Bheer Main~*~
~*~Kartey Hain Basar Raat Main Aur Meri Tanhai~*~

~*~Saanson Ka Kya Bharosa Kab Chor Jain Saath~*~

~*~Lakin Rahain Gay Saath, Main Aur Meri Tanhai~*~

~*~Aaye Na Tumhe Yaad Kabhi Bhul Kar Bhi "Fakhiiiii"~*~
~*~Kartey Hain Tumhe Yaad Main Aur Meri Tanhai~*~

~*~Aa K Paas Kyon Door Ho Gaye ???? Hum Se~*~

~*~Kartey Hain Teri Talash Main Aur Meri Tanhai~


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mere
khilaaf hua hai to us ka dar bhi nahin...
ye jaante hain ke woh itna mutabar
bhi nahin...

tujhe bhi dekh liya shaam-e-wada aakhir...
ab aitbaar
humein tere naam per bhi nahin...

yahan to saans lena bhi muhaal lagta
hai...
hum us faseel ke qaidi hain jis mein dar bhi nahin...

buhat
shadeed hai khuwahish uraan ki lekin...
qafas naseeb parindon ke baal-o-par
bhi nahin...

muhabbaton mein wafa ki saza to milni thi...
dil-e-tabah
tere kaam mutabir bhi
nahin...

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Kii
vafaa hamse to Gair use jafaa kahte hain
Kii vafaa hamse to Gair use jafaa
kahte hain
hotii aaii hai ke achchhon ko buraa kahte hain
aaj ham apanii
pareshaanii-e-Khaatir un se
kahne jaate to hain, par dekhiye kyaa kahte
hain
agle vaqton ke hain ye log, inhen kuchh na kaho
jo may-o-naGmein ko
andoharuubaa kahte hain
[andoharuubaa=cure for pain or sorrow]
dil me.n aa
jaa_e hai, hotii hai jo fursat Gash se
aur phir kaun se naale ko rasaa kahte
hain?
[Gash=senseless/in a faint; rasaa=with a long reach]
hai
par-e-sarahad-e-idaraak se apanaa masjuud
qible ko, ahal-e-nazar,
qiblaanumaa kahte hain
[par-e-sarahad-e-idaraak=beyond the boundaries of
knowledge]
[masjuud=to whom one bows i.e.
God]

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paa-e-afagaar
pe jab se tujhe raham aayaa hai
Khaar-e-raah ko tere ham mehr-e-giyaa kahte
hain
[paa-e-afagaar=wounded feet; Khaar-e-raah=thorn in the road]

[mehr-e-giyaa=(blade of) grass of kindness]
ik sharar dil me.n hai, us se
ko_ii ghabaraayegaa kyaa
aag mataluub hai hamako, jo havaa kahte
hain
dekhiye laatii hai us shoKh kii naKhvat kyaa rang
us kii har baat pe
ham naam-e-Khudaa kahte hain
[naKhvat=pride]
vahshat-o-sheftaa ab marsiyaa
kahaven shaayad
mar gayaa "Ghalib"-e-aashuftaanavaa kahte
hain
[vahashat-o-sheftaa=two poets of that time; marsiyaa=eulogy/poem of
sorrow]
[aashuftaanavaa=one who speaks nonsense]
BY:- MIRZA
GHALIB

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tere
milane ko bekal ho gaye hai.n
magar ye log paagal ho gaye hai.n
bahaare.n
leke aaye the jahaa.N tum
vo ghar sun_saan jangal ho gaye hai.n
yahaa.N
tak ba.Dh gaye aalaam-e-hastii
ki dil ke hausale shal ho gaye
hai.n
kahaa.N tak taab laaye naatavaa.N dil
ki sadame ab musal_sal ho gaye
hai.n
nigaah-e-yaas ko niind aa rahii hai
musardaa pur_ashk bojhal ho gaye
hai.n
unhe.n sadiyo.n na bhuulegaa zamaanaa
yahaa.N jo haadase kal ho gaye
hai.n
jinhe.n ham dekh kar jiite the 'Nasir'
vo log aa.Nkho.n se ojhal ho
gaye
hai.n

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tuu
hai yaa teraa saayaa hai
tuu hai yaa teraa saayaa hai
bhesh judaa_ii ne
badalaa hai
dil kii havelii par muddat se

Khaamoshii kaa qufl pa.Daa
hai

chiiKh rahe hai.n Khaalii kamare
shaam se kitanii tez havaa
hai

daravaaze sar pho.D rahe hai.n
kaun is ghar ko chho.D gayaa
hai

hichakii thamatii hii nahii.n 'Nasir'
aaj kisii ne yaad kiyaa
hai

***********************************************************************

Aaj
to be-sabab udaas hai jii
aaj to be-sabab udaas hai jii
ishq hotaa
to ko_ii baat bhii thii

jalataa phirataa huu.N kyuu.N do-paharo.n
me.n

jaane kyaa chiiz kho ga_ii merii
vahii.n phirataa huu.N mai.n
bhii Khaak ba-sar

is bhare shahar me.n hai ek galii
chhupataa phirataa
hai ishq duniyaa se
phailatii jaa rahii hai rusvaa_ii

ham_nashii.n
kyaa kahuu.N ke vo kyaa hai
chho.D ye baat niind u.Dane lagii

aaj to
vo bhii kuchh Khaamosh saa thaa
mai.n ne bhii us se ko_ii baat na
kii

ek dam us ke haath chuum liye
ye mujhe baiThe baiThe kyaa
suujhii

tuu jo itanaa udaas hai 'Nasir'
tujhe kyaa ho gayaa bataa to
sahii

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Falak
se jo zami pe utari
Lagti ho jese ek pari
Dekh ke tumko phool bhee
muskaraye
Sun ke aahat hawa bhee ruk jaye

Chanda kee chandni
tujmai
Suraj ke lalima mukh pe
Taro se saza tera ye anchal
Madu vina se
baze teri payal

Falak se jo zami pe utari
Lagti ho jese ek
pari

Dhere se tera palke uthana
Phir sharma ke unko girana
honto se
gungunaana
Ankho se na jane kya kah jana

Har ada main ek nai kashish
hai
Choon jaye dil ko esi teri tashveer hai

Bholi bhali se surat, sundarta
kee murat
Dekh ke sadgi teri, Chanda bhee kho jaye
Itni payari lagti
ho
Kee payar ko bhee payar tum se ho jaye

Hum bhee dekhe tumko chupke
se
Kuch na kah paye aap se
Par kha ke kasam tumari
Mere dil ko achi
lagti ho subse

Falak se jo zami pe utari
Lagti ho jese ek
pari

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Kuch
Log Kitne Apne Se Nazar Ate Hain

"Kuch Log Kitne Apne Se Nazar Ate Hain

Sath Rehte Howe Bhi Dori Ka Ehsass Dilate Hain
Pal Main Hazaroo Khushiya
De Jate Hain
Tu Pal Main Zindagi Ko Jina Azab Kar Jate Hain

Naam
Humhara Likhte Hain Tu Mita Dete Hain
Kabhi Bol Kar Tu Kabhi Bina Bole
Kawish Ye
Kiu Humhara Dil Bar Bar Dukha Jatey Hain
Kiu Kuch Log Zindagi
Ko Azaab Kar Jate Hain


Main Kehta Hon Kuch Wo Kehte Hain Kuch

Buss Ghune Ghar Humhain Hi Keh Jate Hain
Kuch Log Kitne Apne Se Nazar
Ate Hain
Sath Rehte Howe Bhi Dori Ka Ehsass Dilate
Hain

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dard
bhari zindagi ka suraag dhondte hai
hai andhera bhut yaha eak chiraag dhondte
hai
banaye thy tamsha zindagi ko es tarh
ke un mherbaano ka elaaj
dhondhte hai
koi en andhero main meri dil ki shmma jala de
hum apni
badnasibi ka raaz dhnodhte hai
hasrat ka aayina ye pather dil se toot
gaya
sisho ke en tokdo main apna aaj dhondhte hai
maazi ke tulkh
lamho ne hame jhulas ke rakh diya
dil ko bhlane ke liye koi haseen khaab
dhondhte
hai

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dukh
dard ke maaron se mera zikar na kerna...
ghar jao to yaaron se mera zikar na
kerna...

woh zabt na ker payenge aankhon ke samandar...
tum raah
guzaron se mera zikar na kerna...

phoolon ke nasheman mein raha hoon mein
sada se...
dekho kabhi khaaron se mera zikar na kerna...

shayad ye
andhere hi mujhe raah dikhayein...
ab chaand sitaron se mera zikar na
kerna...

woh meri kahani ko galat rang na de dein...
afsana nigaaron
se mera zikar na kerna...

shayad woh mere haal pe besakhta rodein...

is baar baharon se mera zikar na kerna...

le jayenge gehrayi mein tum
ko bhi baha ker...
darya ke kinaron se mera zikar na kerna...

woh
shakhs mile to usey har baat batana...
tum sirf isharon se mera zikar na
kerna...

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Kya
pyar mein aisa hota hai

Kay jise dil chahay uss pe mar janay ko dil
chahta hai
Kay uss kay ansoo pi janay ko dil chahta hai

Kay uss kay
har gham ko mitta dane ko dil chahta hai
Kay ussko har paal muskurata hua
dekhnay ko dil chahta
hai
Kay uss par zindagani lutta dane ko dil chahta
hai
Kay uss ka hath pakar kar urha le janay ko dil chahta hai

Kay
usski ankhon mein kho janay ko dil chahta hai
Kay usski pyari pyari baton ko
har pal sunne ko dil chahta hai

Kay ussko har khushi dane ko dil chahta
hai
Kay ussko har chot se mehfooz rakhne ko dil chahta hai

Kay usskay
rastay mein giray howe har kante ko utha dane ko dil chahta hai
Kay ussko dil
mein chupa lane ko dil chahta hai

Kay usko har paal sapnon mein rakhnay
ko dil chahta hai
Kya pyar mein aissa hota hai
Kay usski parchayee ko hee
dekh kar dil khush hojata hai

Kay usski ek nazar se hee dil ko sukoon
ajata hai
Kay usska chehra charon tarf cha jata hai

Kay usski baat
baat par pyar ajata hai
Kay usskee bahon mein sojane ko dil chahta
hai

Kay usski hathon ki lakeron ko dil badal de naa chahta hai
Kay
usskay naseeb mein likhi howa har gham dil apne naam karna dane chahta
hai

Kay usski har khuwahish ko dil pura kar dena chahta hai
Kay saray
jahan ki khushian dil usske kadmon mein bicha dena chahta hai....

Kya
pyar mein aissa hota hai
Kay usske sath jina to kya
Usske sath mar janay
ko dil chahta hai..........

Kya pyar mein aissa hota
hai.....

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KISI
ROZ

dard kyaa hota hai bataayenge kaisi roz
kamal ki Ghazal
tumko sunaayenge kisi roz

thi unki yeh zidd ke main jaaun unko
manaane
mujhko yeh veham tha voh bulaayenge kisi roz

Allah
qasam maine to socha bhi nahiin tha
voh "itnaa" mere dil ko
dukhaayenge kisi roz

har roz aayi'ne se yahi puuchta huun main

kya rukh pe tabbassum bhi sajaayenge kisi roz..?

udne do in pariindon ko
aazaad fazaa mein
tumhaare honge agar lauT hi aayenge kisi
roz

apne sitam ka dekh lena khud hi asar tum
zakhm-e-jigar tam'aam
dikhaayenge kisi roz

jo peete rahe yuun hi dosto
hum keh rahe
hain jaan ganwaayenge kisi
roz

****************************************************************


dard
bhari zindagi ka suraag dhondte hai
hai andhera bhut yaha eak chiraag dhondte
hai .....

banaye thy tamsha zindagi ko es tarh
ke un mherbaano ka
elaaj dhondhte hai .....

koi en andhero main meri dil ki shmma jala
de
hum apni badnasibi ka raaz dhnodhte hai ....

hasrat ka aayina ye
pather dil se toot gaya
sisho ke en tokdo main apna aaj dhondhte hai
.....

maazi ke tulkh lamho ne hame jhulas ke rakh diya
dil ko bhlane
ke liye koi haseen khaab dhondhte
hai......

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naam
le le ker na mera shehar ki nazron mein aa...
mujh se milna hai to mere dil
ke sehraon mein aa...

us safar mein dekh ghul jaata hai mitti ka badan...

mujh se milne ki na khuwahish ker na barsaton mein aa...

log tujh ko
gungunyein meri khuwahish ki tarah...
ik achhote shehar ki soorat meri gazal
mein aa...

be hunar logon ne phir maanga mere fan ka saboot...
aa
meri sachayi ki khushbu mere lafzon mein aa...

ghar ke darwaze pe aakar
kion qadam rakhne lage...
aa meri tanhayi, meri muntazir banhon mein
aa...

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Wo
Dil Torr Gaya

woh Dil hi mera torr gaya
ek choti si baat pe rooth
gaya
mujhe chor gaya bhari duniya main
mere Dil ko kaise torr
gaya
maine sapne dekhe
sab us ke
woh sapne kaise torr gaya
main jo us ki thi woh mera tha
woh
kaise yeh sab bhool gaya
mere Dil ki baat hi na jaan saka
woh bewafa kya
karta wafa
woh meri wafa ko bhool gaya
woh Dil hi mera torr
gaya


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Bholi
Si Surat
Bholi si surat,aankhon mein masti
Aye hai,are bholi si
surat
Aankhon mein masti,door khadi sharnaaye,aye hai
Ek jhalak dikhiaye
kabhi,kabhi aanchal mein chupjaye
Aye hai,meri nazar se tum dekho to yaar
nazar woh aaye bholi si surat
Aankhon mein masti,door khadi sharnaaye,aye hai
aye hai
Ek jhalak dikhlaye kabhi,kabhi aanchal mein chupjaye
Aye hai, meri
nazar se tume dekho to yaar nazar woh aaye bholi si surat
Aankhon mein
masti,door khadi sharnaaye,aye hai aye hai
Ladki nahin hai,woh jaadu hai, aur
kaha kya jaye
Raat ko mere khawab mein aayee,woh zulfe bikhrayee
Aankh
khuli to dil chaha phir neend mujhe aajaye
Bin dekhe yeh haal hua,dekhu to
kya ho jaaye
bholi si surat
Aankhon mein masti,door khadi sharnaaye, aye
hai
Ek jhalak dikhlaye kabhi,kabhi aanchal mein chupjaye
Aye hai
Meri
nazar se tum dekho to yaar nazar woh aaye
Bholi si surat
Aankhon mein
masti
Aye hai
Saawan ka pehla baadal,uska kaajal banjaaye
Mauj uthe
saagar mein jaise aise kadam uthaye
Rab ne jaane kis mitti se uske ang
banaye
Chum se kaash kahiin se mere saamne woh aajaaye
Bholi si
surat
Aankhon mein masti,door khadi sharnaaye,aye hai
Ek jhalak dikhlaye
kabhi kabhi aanchal mein chupjaye
Aye hai
Meri nazar se tume dekho to yaar
nazar woh aaye
Bholi si surat
Aankhon mein masti,door bhadi
sharnaye
Aye hai
Aye
hai

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Irshaad
hai......
Qudrat ka khel hai shayad, meri qismat ka hai
Jo bhi hai meray
saath hi kyoun hota hai
Karkay iqrar din guzray bhi nahi kay saal beet
gaye
Raastay par saath chodh gaye, aisa kyoun hota hai
Humnay aisa kiya
vaada kay hum todh na sakay
Tum itni aasani say todh gaye, aisa kyoun hota
hai
Apni taraf say wafoun ka diya humnay har ek imtihan
Tum har ek imtihan
chodh gaye, aisa kyoun hota hai
Yeh tho hona hi tha ek din jo hum pehchaan na
sakay
Woh aisa bewafa nikla na soncha par aisa kyoun hota hai.
Bas ab
karli koshish har baar zaab nay
Ab na agay pachtaounga kay
aisa kyoun hota
hai, aisa kyoun hota
hai.....

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Toot
jaata hoon jab yaad karta hoon
bikhar jaata hoon jab bhi sochta
hoon

zarra zarra mera jal ke shola ho jaata hai
rom rom mein tees si
utthne lagti hai
dil bechaara chup chaap dekhta rehta hai
aur aankhein
baadal ban jaati hain

mehsoos karta hoon kuchh armaanon ki
zindaa
laashon ko jalaa dena
suntaa hoon unki cheekhon ko kaan bandd
karke
bedard se dard ki bedard hasi

mazzakk udaane lagti
hai
utthhaati hai ungali meri laachaari ki taraf
aur dhoondh kar sabse
zakhmi ragg
use dabaa dabaa kar poochhti hai

yaheen hai na dard...???
aur ye lab bhi bewafaa
apni tabassum ke aagosh mein khoye rehte hain
sard
hawaa chheel kar badan ki jeeld ko
jaane kya talaash karti hai

khurach
khurach kar ek ek tamanna ko
uski har parat ko teh nikaal kar
usmein
chhupe dard ko kheench kar masalti hai
teri yaad jab bhi aati
hai

bebass sa mehsoos kartaa hoon
bebass sa mehsoos karta hoon
teri
yaad jab bhi aati
hai...

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Hum
ne pyar main paya to kya paya
Kabhi khood ro diye kabhi tum ko
rulaya
Halat-e-ghum main beh gaya jo aansoon
Who zindagi main phir kabhi
na behnay paya
Saza mujhay mili or jaza unhain
Aisa bhi kya insaf ne hai
sir jhukaya
Himat naheen thi us main saath dene ki
Ab tak na janey who
kaisay chal paya

Tukray apnay wajood ke rooz jorta hoon main
Usnay
meray dil ko aisa bikhraya
Zulm per zulm kertay rahay who or
"faisal"
Khamoosh hi raha, kabhi uff ker na paya
!!!

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Badi
nazuk hai ye manzil,muhabbat ka safar hai

Zara aaram se ai dil,muhabbat
ka safar hai

Kahi jaan na le koi bada dar lagta hai
Magar dar se bhi
kya hasil,muhabbat ka safar hai

Bataya bhi nahi jata chupana bhi kathin
hai
Khudara kaisi ye mushqil, muhabbat ka safar
hai

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Iss
kadar pyar ka izahaar nahi hota,
jo do kadam saath chale wo yaar nahi hota,

pyar karne wale to kaanton per chalte hain,
jo aajaye sholey to sholon
pe chalte
hain, kyon tujhe mere pyar per nahi aitabaar hota,
agar dilon me
sacha pyar nahi ho to ye
duniya nahi hoti yeh sansaar nahi
hota

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Ager
hosake to jake koe hal us se keh de
mere kat rahe hen kese mehr-o- sal us se
keh de

main azal se janti hon k tu kuj ada naheen he
tere sath koe
chal gaya he chaal us se keh de

tera naam hi to tha kal mere zakham-e-jan
ka baes
tera naam hi to ab he meri dhaal us se keh de

koe sal ho k pal
ho koe shair ho ghazal ho
tere naam hochuka he mera mal us se keh
de

wo jo bakht men likha tha mere dard mil gaya he
na gila karongi koe
koe na malal us se keh de

wo jo rah main shajar tha wo buhat badl gaya
he
na wo aashiyan kaheen he na wo daal us se keh
de

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mehtaab
rutein aayein to kiya kiya nahin kertein...
is umar mein to larkiyan soya
nahin kertein...

kuchh larkiyan anjaam nazar aate hoe bhi...
jab ghar
se nikalti hain to socha nahin kertein...

yaan pyaas ka izhaar malamat
hai gunah hai...
phoolon se kabhi titliyan poochha nahin
kertein...

aangan mein ghane pair ke neeche teri yaadein...
mela sa
lagadeti hai achha nahin kertein...

qismat jinhein kerde shab-e-zulmat ke
hawale...
aanchal woh kisi naam ka orha nahin kertein...

jo larkiyan
taareek muqaddar hon kabhi bhi...
raaton ko diye ghar jalaya nahin
kertein..

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Kyaa
kahuun tum se main ke kyaa hai ishq

Kyaa kahuun tum se main ke kyaa hai
ishq
jaan kaa rog hai, balaa hai ishq

ishq hii ishq hai jahaan dekho

saare aalam mein bhar rahaa hai ishq

ishq maashuuq ishq aashiq hai

yaani apanaa hii mubtalaa hai ishq

ishq hai tarz-o-taur ishq ke
taaiin
kahiin ba.ndaa kahiin Khudaa hai ishq

kaun maqsad ko ishq bin
pahunchaa
aarazuu ishq vaa muddaa hai ishq

koyii Khvaahan nahiin
mohabbat kaa
tuu kahe jins-e-naarawaa hai ishq

Meerji zard hote jaate
hain
kyaa kahiin tum ne bhii kiyaa hai
ishq?

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Ab
kis sey kahein ...

Ab kis sey kahein aur kon suney jo haal tumharey baad
huva
is dil ki jheel si aankhon main ik khab bohat barbad huva

ye
hijr hawa bhi dushman hey us naam key sarey rangon ki
wo naam jo mairay
honton par khushbu ki tarhan abaad huva

us shehar men kitney chehrey
they kuch yaad nahi sab bhool gaye
ik shaks kitabon jaissa tha wo shaks
zubani yaad
huva

***********************************************************************

Muhabbat
kum nahi ho gi

meri ankhain salamat hain
mera dil meray seenay main
dharakta hai
muje mehsoos hota hai
Muhabbat kum nahi ho gi
muhabbat
aik wadah hai
jo sacha'ai ki undaikhi
kisi saa'at main hota hai
kisi
raahat main hota hai
ye wadah sha'airi bun kar
meray jazbon main dhalta
hai
muje mehsoos hota hai
Muhabbat kum nahi ho gi
muhaabat aik
mausam hai
k jis main gulab khiltay hain
to khwabon ki hari shakhain

gulabon ko bulati hain
inhain khushbu banati hain
ye khushbu jab
hamari khirkion par
dastakain day kar guzarti hai
mujhe mehsoos hota hai

Muhabbat kum nahi ho gi
Muhabbat kum nahi ho
gi

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Muhabbat
Nahin Mili ...

Aisa nahin keh hum ko muhabbat nahin mili
Haan jaisi
chahatey they wo qurb nahin mili

Milnay ko zindagi mein kaye Humsafar
milay
Laikin Tabeeyatoon sai tabeeyat nahin mili

Chahroon keh hur
hajoom mein hum dhondtey rahey
Soorat nahin mili kahin seerat nahin mili


Wo yuk baik mila tou boohat deir tuk humein
Alfaaz dhoondney ki bhi
muhlat nahin mili

Us ko gila raha keh tawajjo na di usay
Laikin
humaein khud apni rafaqat nahin mili

hur shakh zindagi mein boohat deir
sai mila
Koi bhi cheez husb-e-zaroorat nahin mili

12 Tips to Prevent

12 Tips to Prevent Cold and Flu the "Natural" Way




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But there are other strategies you can employ as well. WebMD went to Charles B.
Inlander, president of The People's Medical Society, for suggestions you may
want to try:



#1 Wash Your Hands


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together very hard for a minute or so. That also helps break up most of the cold
germs. Or rub an alcohol-based hand sanitizer onto your hands.


#2 Don't Cover Your Sneezes and Coughs With
Your Hands


Because germs and viruses cling to your bare hands,
muffling coughs and sneezes with your hands results in passing along your germs
to others. When you feel a sneeze or cough coming, use a tissue, then throw it
away immediately. If you don't have a tissue, turn your head away from people
near you and cough into the air.


#3 Don't Touch Your Face


Cold and flu viruses enter your body through the
eyes, nose, or mouth. Touching their faces is the major way children catch
colds, and a key way they pass colds on to their parents.


#4 Drink Plenty of Fluids


Water flushes your system, washing out the poisons as
it rehydrates you. A typical, healthy adult needs eight 8-ounce glasses of
fluids each day. How can you tell if you're getting enough liquid? If the color
of your urine runs close to clear, you're getting enough. If it's deep yellow,
you need more fluids.


#5 Take a Sauna


Researchers aren't clear about the exact role saunas
play in prevention, but one 1989 German study found that people who steamed
twice a week got half as many colds as those who didn't. One theory: When you
take a sauna you inhale air hotter than 80 degrees, a temperature too hot for
cold and flu viruses to survive.


#6 Get Fresh Air


A regular dose of fresh air is important, especially
in cold weather when central heating dries you out and makes your body more
vulnerable to cold and flu viruses. Also, during cold weather more people stay
indoors, which means more germs are circulating in crowded, dry rooms.


#7 Do Aerobic Exercise Regularly


Aerobic exercise speeds up the heart to pump larger
quantities of blood; makes you breathe faster to help transfer oxygen from your
lungs to your blood; and makes you sweat once your body heats up. These
exercises help increase the body's natural virus-killing cells.



#8 Eat Foods Containing Phytochemicals


"Phyto" means plants, and the natural chemicals in
plants give the vitamins in food a supercharged boost. So put away the vitamin
pill, and eat dark green, red, and yellow vegetables and fruits.


#9 Eat Yogurt


Some studies have shown that eating a daily cup of
low-fat yogurt can reduce your susceptibility to colds by 25 percent.
Researchers think the beneficial bacteria in yogurt may stimulate production of
immune system substances that fight disease.


#10 Don't Smoke


Statistics show that heavy smokers get more severe
colds and more frequent ones.


Even being around smoke profoundly zaps the immune
system. Smoke dries out your nasal passages and paralyzes cilia. These are the
delicate hairs that line the mucous membranes in your nose and lungs, and with
their wavy movements, sweep cold and flu viruses out of the nasal passages.
Experts contend that one cigarette can paralyze cilia for as long as 30
to 40 minutes.


#11 Cut Alcohol Consumption


Heavy alcohol use suppresses the immune system in a
variety of ways. Heavier drinkers are more prone to initial infections as well
as secondary complications. Alcohol also dehydrates the body -- it actually
takes more fluids from your system than it puts in.


#12 Relax


If you can teach yourself to relax, you can activate
your immune system on demand. There's evidence that when you put your relaxation
skills into action, your interleukins -- leaders in the immune system response
against cold and flu viruses -- increase in the bloodstream. Train yourself to
picture an image you find pleasant or calming. Do this 30 minutes a day for
several months. Keep in mind, relaxation is a learnable skill, but it is
not doing nothing. People who try to relax, but are in fact bored, show
no changes in blood chemicals.

Cold--Causes

Common Cold--Causes



The viruses


More than 200 different viruses are known to cause the symptoms of the common
cold. Some, such as the rhinoviruses, seldom produce serious illnesses. Others,
such as parainfluenza and respiratory syncytial virus, produce mild infections
in adults but can precipitate severe lower respiratory infections in young
children.


Rhinoviruses (from the Greek rhin,
meaning “nose”) cause an estimated 30 to 35 percent of all adult colds, and are
most active in early fall, spring, and summer. More than 110 distinct rhinovirus
types have been identified. These agents grow best at temperatures of about 91
degrees Fahrenheit, the temperature inside the human nose.


Scientists think coronaviruses cause a large percentage of all adult colds.
They bring on colds primarily in the winter and early spring. Of the more than
30 kinds, three or four infect humans. The importance of coronaviruses as a
cause of colds is hard to assess because, unlike rhinoviruses, they are
difficult to grow in the laboratory.


Approximately 10 to 15 percent of adult colds are caused by viruses also
responsible for other, more severe illnesses: adenoviruses, coxsackieviruses,
echoviruses, orthomyxoviruses (including influenza A and B viruses, which cause
flu), paramyxoviruses (including several parainfluenza viruses), respiratory
syncytial virus, and enteroviruses.


The causes of 30 to 50 percent of adult colds, presumed to be viral, remain
unidentified. The same viruses that produce colds in adults appear to cause
colds in children. The relative importance of various viruses in pediatric
colds, however, is unclear because it’s difficult to isolate the precise cause
of symptoms in studies of children with colds.


The weather


There is no evidence that you can get a cold from exposure to cold weather or
from getting chilled or overheated.


Other factors


There is also no evidence that your chances of getting a cold are related to
factors such as exercise, diet, or enlarged tonsils or adenoids. On the other
hand, research suggests that psychological stress and allergic diseases
affecting your nose or throat may have an impact on your chances of getting
infected by cold viruses.

Cold Facts

Common Cold



Overview



Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose—everyone knows the first signs of a
cold, probably the most common illness known. Although the common cold is
usually mild, with symptoms lasting 1 to 2 weeks, it is a leading cause of
doctor visits and missed days from school and work. According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, 22 million school days are lost annually in the
United States due to the common cold.


In the course of a year, people in the United States suffer 1 billion colds,
according to some estimates.


Children have about 6 to 10 colds a year. One important reason why colds are
so common in children is because they are often in close contact with each other
in daycare centers and schools. In families with children in school, the number
of colds per child can be as high as 12 a year. Adults average about 2 to 4
colds a year, although the range varies widely. Women, especially those aged 20
to 30 years, have more colds than men, possibly because of their closer contact
with children. On average, people older than 60 have fewer than one cold a
year.


In the United States, most colds occur during the fall and winter. Beginning
in late August or early September, the rate of colds increases slowly for a few
weeks and remains high until March or April, when it declines. The seasonal
variation may relate to the opening of schools and to cold weather, which prompt
people to spend more time indoors and increase the chances that viruses will
spread to you from someone else.


Seasonal changes in relative humidity also may affect the prevalence of
colds. The most common cold-causing viruses survive better when humidity is
low—the colder months of the year. Cold weather also may make the inside lining
of your nose drier and more vulnerable to viral infection.

Questions 10 About Cold

Frequently Asked Questions About the Common Cold




The common cold is easily spread through the cold virus. Read answers to
common questions about the common cold.


1. What is the difference between a cold and the flu?


Although the flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses, they are
caused by different viruses. Because they have similar symptoms, it can be
difficult to tell them apart. But generally cold symptoms are much milder than
flu.


Common cold symptoms include:



  • Sore throat
  • Stuffy nose
  • Runny nose
  • Cough
  • Mild fever

The flu, on the other hand, often causes higher fever, chills, body ache, and
fatigue.


2. Why isn't there a cold vaccine?


The common cold can be caused by nearly 250 different viruses. It's just too
difficult for scientists to prepare a vaccine that protects against all of the
cold viruses. Also, there's less need for a cold vaccine. Colds are minor
infections of the throat, nose, and sinuses. Colds generally come and go with no
serious complications. You're miserable for a few days, then it's over.


3. Could my cold symptoms actually be allergies?


If you are sniffling, but not achy or feverish at all, you may very well have
allergies. Also, if your symptoms last longer than two weeks, and you also have
red, itchy eyes, the evidence points to allergies. However, it's often hard to
tell because people with allergies and asthma are more likely to get colds. They
may already have inflamed and irritated lungs - so they are less able to fight
off a cold virus.


4. What's the best treatment for a cold?


There is no cure for the common cold. The most important thing you can do is
drink a lot of fluids to keep your body hydrated. This will help prevent another
infection from setting in. Avoid drinks like coffee, tea, and colas with
caffeine. They rob your system of fluids. As for eating, follow your appetite.
If you're not really hungry, try eating simple foods like white rice or
broth.


Chicken soup is comforting, plus the steam helps break up nasal congestion.
Ginger seems to settle an upset stomach. A hot toddy may help you sleep, but
beware of mixing alcohol with other cold remedies.


Over-the-counter cold medicines can offer relief from aches and fever.
However, doctors no longer believe in suppressing low-grade fever - except in
very young and very old people, or people with certain medical conditions such
as heart or lung disease. Low-grade fever helps the body fight off infection by
suppressing the growth of viruses or bacteria and by activating the immune
system.



  • Aspirin. Young people and children should not take aspirin because of
    the risk of Reye's syndrome.
  • Decongestants can help make breathing easier by shrinking swollen
    mucous membranes in the nose.
  • Saline nasal sprays can also open breathing passages.
  • Cough preparations are not hugely effective. For minor coughs, water
    and fruit juices probably help the most.
  • Gargling with salt water can help relieve a sore throat.

5. How effective are natural remedies like zinc, echinacea, and vitamin
C?


Some studies show that zinc nasal sprays help cut a cold's severity and
duration. The theory? Zinc sprays may coat the cold virus and prevent it from
attaching to nasal cells where they enter the body. But other studies show that
zinc is no more effective than placebo. Recent, well-done studies on echinacea
show that it is not effective in preventing colds. However, in one study, 120
people with cold-like symptoms took 20 drops of echinacea every two hours for 10
days and had briefer colds than others.



5. How effective are natural remedies like zinc, echinacea, and vitamin C?
continued...


As for vitamin C's effects, a recent survey of 65 years' worth of studies
found limited benefit. The researchers found no evidence that vitamin C prevents
colds. However, they did find evidence that vitamin C may shorten how long you
suffer from a cold. One large study found that people who took a vitamin C
megadose -- 8 grams on the first day of a cold -- shortened the duration of
their colds.


To prevent colds the natural way,
it's best to make sure you've got a well-nourished immune system. Dark greens
foods like spinach are loaded with vitamins A and C. Salmon is a great source of
omega-3 fatty acids, which fight inflammation. Low-fat yogurt may help stimulate
the immune system.


Regular exercise - aerobics and walking - also boosts the immune system.
People who exercise may still catch a virus, but they have less severe symptoms.
They may recover more quickly compared with less-healthy people.


6. Should I go to the doctor or get an antibiotic?


You usually don't need a doctor or an antibiotic when you have a cold. Colds
are caused by viruses. Antibiotics kill bacteria, not viruses.


But a cold can turn into a sinus infection. If your sinuses become blocked
and cannot drain properly, you can develop inflammation and a bacterial
infection. An ear infection may also result from a bout with a cold. Although
sinus and ear infections can improve on their own, sometimes you need
antibiotics to clear the bacterial infections from your body.


Symptoms of an ear infection include ear pain, fever, and/or a feeling of
fullness in the ears.


Symptoms of a sinus infection include a runny or stuffy nose, facial pain,
and pressure, and headache.


7. Should I stay at home if I have a cold?


You're contagious for the first few days of your cold, so it's best to stay
home then. You need to be careful about coughing and sneezing around other
people. Also, you will recover quicker if you get some rest.



8. How can I prevent a cold?


Handwashing! Both flu and cold viruses are transmitted the same way --
through microscopic droplets from an infected person's respiratory system.
Someone sneezes or coughs, and droplets are sprayed onto any nearby surface --
including you! If people cough or sneeze into their hands (without a tissue),
they can contaminate every surface they touch. If you touch that same surface,
you pick up the virus. If you rub your eyes or nose, you've just infected
yourself.


To protect yourself and prevent
spread of cold and flu viruses:



  • Wash your hands frequently. Use an alcohol-based gel if you don't have
    access to water.
  • Cough and sneeze into a tissue or into your hands. Wash your hands
    afterward.
  • No tissue? When you cough, turn your head away from others.
  • If you have a sudden sneeze, bend your arm and sneeze into it.
  • Don't touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
  • Wash any shared surfaces (like phones and keyboards) frequently. Viruses can
    live on surfaces for several hours.
  • Stay away from crowds during cold and flu season.

9. Can you catch a cold from getting chilled?


This is one of the most persistent myths about colds. The only way to catch a
cold is by being exposed to a cold virus. Cold air may irritate an existing
condition, such as asthma, which would weaken your immunity. This could make
your body more receptive to a cold virus, but only if you come in contact with
it. If you've caught a cold after getting chilled, it's only coincidence.


10. Why does my child always seem to have a cold?


School children are incredibly good at passing a virus along. Children
naturally exhale more highly concentrated virus droplets than adults do. They
also exhale them for longer periods of time. Plus, children are very active,
always in each other's faces. And there is a general lack of hygiene - children
don't their wash hands. They don't cover noses or mouths when they sneeze or
cough. Even more importantly, they don't get very sick - which means they
continue to spread the virus while they are very contagious.

Cold: The Basics

Common Cold: The Basics




Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose -- everyone knows the first miserable
signs of a common cold. But what is a common cold really? What causes you
to catch colds frequently while your best friend stays well? And -- more
importantly -- how can you prevent getting a common cold this season? Here are
some common cold basics to help you protect yourself and your family from
getting sick.


What Is a Common Cold?


The common cold is a group of symptoms in the upper respiratory tract caused
by a large number of different viruses. Although more than 200 viruses can cause
the common cold, the perpetrator is usually the rhinovirus, which is to blame
for causing 10% to 40% of colds. Also, the coronaviruses cause about 20% of
colds and the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) causes 10% of colds.


The rhinovirus (or other cold virus) enters your body through your nose or
mouth and is easily spread when you touch someone or touch common objects (the
computer keyboard or mouse, the telephone receiver, a doorknob, or eating
utensils). If you aren’t cautious about hand washing, you can
spread the common cold to family, friends, coworkers, and people you’ve never
met at a restaurant or the supermarket.


What Causes a Common Cold?


While getting chilled or wet is not a common cold cause,
there are factors that make you more susceptible to catching a cold virus. For
example, you are more likely to catch a common cold if you are excessively
fatigued, have emotional distress, or have allergies with nose and
throat symptoms
.


For more detail, see WebMD’s Common Cold Causes.


How a Common Cold Starts


With a common cold, you catch the virus from another person who is infected
with the virus. This usually happens by touching surface contaminated with cold
germs, and then touching your nose or mouth. You can also catch a cold by
encountering secretions someone has sneezed into the air.


A cold begins when a cold virus attaches to the lining of your nose or
throat. Your immune system sends white blood cells out to attack this germ.
Unless you've encountered that exact strain of the virus before, the initial
attack fails and your body sends in reinforcements. Your nose and throat get
inflamed and produce a lot of mucus. With so much of your body’s energy
directed at fighting the cold virus, you’re left feeling tired and
miserable.


Although the common cold is usually mild, it is a leading cause of doctor
visits and missed days from school and work. According to the CDC, 22 million
school days are lost annually in the U.S. because of the common cold. Some
estimates state that Americans suffer 1 billion colds annually.



Common Cold Symptoms


With the common cold, you may have cold symptoms such as
an itching or sore throat with sneezing, nasal congestion, watery eyes, and
mucus drainage. More severe symptoms, such as high fever or muscle aches, may
indicate you may have the flu and not a cold.


For more detail, see WebMD’s Common Cold Symptoms: What
You Might Feel


Kids and Common Colds


Children have about 5 to 7 colds per year. A key reason why colds are so
common in children is because kids spend time at school or in daycare centers
where they are in close contact with other kids most of the day. Another reason
is kids have not developed as strong an immune system against colds. In families
with children in school, the number of colds per child can be as high as 12
annually. Adults average about 2 or 3 colds a year, although the range varies
widely. Women, especially those aged 20 to 30 years, have more colds than men,
possibly because of their closer contact with children. On average, people older
than 60 have less than one cold a year.


For more detail, see WebMD’s Kids and Colds: Germs in
the School Room
.


Preparing for Cold Season


In the United States, most colds occur during the fall and winter. Beginning
in late August or early September, the rate of colds increases slowly for a few
weeks and remains high until March or April, when it declines. The seasonal
variation may relate to the opening of schools and to cold weather, which prompt
people to spend more time indoors and increase the chances that viruses will
spread.


Seasonal changes in relative humidity also may affect the prevalence of
colds. The most common cold-causing viruses survive better when humidity is
low—the colder months of the year. Cold weather also may make the inside lining
of your nose drier and more vulnerable to viral infection.


When to Call the Doctor


Remember, common colds are viralnot bacterial. Yet many people
still ask their doctors for antibiotics when they experience common cold misery.
Antibiotics kill
bacteria -- not viruses
. Antibiotics cannot help a viral infection
like a cold.


While most colds last around 7 to 10 days, if your symptoms continue, you may
need to call the doctor.
Sometimes common colds can lead to bacterial infections in your lungs, sinuses,
or ears that require medical treatment such as antibiotics.

Thursday, November 01, 2007

Back Pain - the Basics

Understanding Back Pain - the Basics



What Is Back Pain?


We've all experienced back problems from time to time -- a pain in the lower
back or strain of the neck. In fact, problems from back pain are the most common
physical complaints among American adults and are a leading cause of lost job
time -- to say nothing of the time and money spent in search of relief. Back
pain includes sore muscles and tendons, herniated discs, fractures, and other
problems. Most often, the causes of back pain have developed over a long period
of time.


Back Pain: The Spine


The spinal column is an extraordinary mechanism. It keeps us stable enough to
stand upright but flexible enough for movement. The backbone, or spine, is
actually a stack of 24 individual bones called vertebrae.


A healthy spine is S-shaped when viewed from the side. It curves back at the
shoulders and inward at the neck and small of the back. It's the body's main
structural support. It also houses and protects the spinal cord, the intricate
network of nerves that runs through the vertebrae to transmit feeling and
control movement throughout the entire body.


What Causes It?


Back pain ranks high on the list of self-inflicted ailments. Most of our back
troubles happen because of bad habits, generally developed over a long period of
time. These include:



  • Poor posture
  • Overexertion in work and play
  • Sitting incorrectly at the desk or at the steering wheel
  • Pushing, pulling, and lifting things carelessly

Sometimes, the effects are immediate, but in many cases back problems develop
over time. One of the more common types of back pain comes from straining the
bands of muscles surrounding the spine. Although such strains can occur anywhere
along the spine, they happen most often in the curve of the lower back. The next
most common place is at the base of the neck.


Sometimes backache occurs for no apparent reason. This is called nonspecific
backache. It may develop from weakened muscles that cannot handle everyday
walking, bending, and stretching. In other cases, the discomfort seems to come
from general tension, lack of proper sleep, and/or stress.


A condition called fibrositis causes chronic backache from localized muscle
tension. Sometimes this original muscle tension comes from stress or other
emotional problems.
Whether the muscle strain is from lifting heavy objects
or from something as innocuous as a sneeze makes little difference -- the pain
can be agonizing.


Pregnancy commonly brings on back pain. Hormonal changes and weight gain put
new kinds of stresses on a pregnant woman's spine and legs.


Injuries from contact sports, accidents, and falls can cause problems ranging
from minor muscle strains to severe damage to the spinal column or the spinal
cord itself.

Back Pain - Symptoms

Understanding Back Pain - Symptoms



What Are the Symptoms?


Most people have experienced back pain sometime in their life. The causes of
back pain are numerous; some are self-inflicted due to a lifetime of bad habits.
Other back pain causes include accidents, muscle strains, and sports injuries.
Although the causes may be different, most often they share the same
symptoms.


The symptoms for back pain are:



  • Persistent aching or stiffness anywhere along your spine, from the base of
    the neck to the hips.
  • Sharp, localized pain in the neck, upper back, or lower back -- especially
    after lifting heavy objects or engaging in other strenuous activity.
  • Chronic ache in the middle or lower back, especially after sitting or
    standing for extended periods.


Call Your Doctor If:



  • You feel numbness, tingling, or loss of control in your arms or legs. This
    may signal damage to the spinal cord.
  • The pain in your back extends downward along the back of the leg. You may be
    suffering from sciatica.
  • The pain increases when you cough or bend forward at the waist. This can be
    the sign of a herniated disc.
  • The pain is accompanied by fever. You may have a bacterial infection.
  • You have dull pain in one area of your spine when lying in or getting out of
    bed. If you are over 50 you may be suffering from osteoarthritis.

Back Pain - Treatment

Understanding Back Pain - Treatment



How Do I Know What Kind of Back Problem I Have?


Before a doctor can begin treating back pain, he or she may do tests to
determine what is causing the patient's back pain. Unless you are totally
immobilized from a back injury, your doctor probably will test your range of
motion and nerve function and touch your body to locate the area of
discomfort.


Blood and urine tests will make
sure the pain is not due to an infection or other systemic problem.
X-rays
are useful in pinpointing broken bones or other skeletal defects. They can
sometimes help locate problems in connective tissue. To analyze soft-tissue
damage, computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans may
be needed. X-rays and imaging studies are generally used only for checking out
direct trauma to the back, back pain with fever, or nerve problems such as
extremity weakness or numbness. To determine possible nerve or muscle damage, an
electromyogram (EMG) can be useful.


What Are the Treatments?


Because back pain stems from a variety of causes, treatment goals are pain
relief and restored movement. The basic treatment for relieving back pain from
strain or minor injury is rest. An ice pack can be helpful, as can aspirin or
another nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to reduce pain and
inflammation. After the inflammation subsides, applying heat can soothe muscles
and connective tissue.


Long-term bed rest is not only no longer considered necessary for most cases
of back pain, it is actually potentially harmful, making recovery slower and
potentially causing new problems. In most cases, you will be expected to start
normal, nonstrenuous activity (such as walking) within 24 to 72 hours. After
that you should begin controlled exercise or physical therapy. Physical therapy
treatments may employ massage, ultrasound, whirlpool baths, controlled
application of heat, and individually tailored exercise programs to help you
regain full use of the back. Strengthening both the abdominal and back muscles
helps stabilize the spine. You can prevent further back injury by learning --
and doing -- gentle stretching exercises and proper lifting techniques, and
maintaining good posture.


If back pain keeps you from normal daily activities, your doctor can help by
recommending or prescribing pain medications. Over-the-counter painkillers such
as Tylenol, aspirin, or ibuprofen can be helpful. Your doctor may prescribe
prescription strength anti-inflammatories/pain medicines or may prefer to
prescribe combination opioid/acetaminophen medications such as Vicodin or
Percocet. Some doctors also prescribe muscle relaxants. But beware, these
medications have their main effect on the brain, not the muscles, and often
cause drowsiness.


If your primary doctor isn't able to help you control the pain, he/she may
refer you to a back specialist or a pain specialist. Sometimes these doctors
will use injections of steroids or anesthetics to help control the pain. Some
newer treatments have been developed recently to help with the treatment of
pain. One of these is radiofrequency ablation, a process of delivering
electrical stimulation to specific nerves to make them less sensitive to pain,
or by delivering enough electricity to actually destroy the nerve to prevent
further pain. A similar type of procedure that delivers heat to a herniated disc
can shrink the disc so that it no longer bulging onto the nerve root causing
pain. Other medicines such as antidepressants and anticonvulsants are sometimes
prescribed to help with pain related to irritated nerves.



What Are the Treatments? continued...


Knowing the cause of the pain and fixing the problem if possible should be
primary in the course of your treatment, however.


Some physicians advocate using a
transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS), although whether TENS is
clearly helpful for back pain has not been resolved. Electrodes taped to the
body carry a mild electric current that helps relieve pain. After appropriate
training, patients can use TENS on their own to help reduce pain while they
recover from strained or moderately injured backs.


Surgery for nonspecific back pain is a last resort. In cases of persistent
pain from extreme nerve damage, rhizotomy -- surgically severing a nerve -- may
be necessary to stop transmission of pain to the brain. Rhizotomy can correct
the symptoms caused by friction between the surfaces in a spinal joint, but it
doesn't address other problems, such as herniated discs.


Chiropractors have a role in the treatment of back pain. The U.S. Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality recognizes spinal manipulation by chiropractors
and osteopaths as effective for acute low-back pain. Its effectiveness for
treating chronic back pain is less well established. Some researchers suggest
that early chiropractic adjustments for acute back pain may prevent chronic
problems from developing. Other doctors warn against some chiropractic
manipulations, particularly those that involve rapid twisting of the
neck.
Osteopathic treatment is likely to combine drug therapy with spinal
manipulation or traction, followed by physical therapy and exercise.


Acupuncture may bring moderate to complete pain relief for many sufferers. It
can be used alone or as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes
medications and other bodywork. Clinical achievements, along with positive
research results, prompted the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to declare
acupuncture a reasonable treatment option for those suffering low back pain.


If you consult a psychotherapist for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), your
treatment may include stress management, behavioral adaptation, education, and
relaxation techniques. CBT can lessen the intensity of back pain, change
perceptions about levels of pain and disability, and even lift depression. The
NIH considers CBT useful for relieving low back pain, citing studies that show
CBT to be superior to routine care and placebo.
Other comprehensive
behavioral programs have shown similar success, with participants able to lessen
the amount of medication they needed while improving their outlook and
pain-related behavior.


If lower back pain is related to muscle tension or spasm, biofeedback can be
effective for lessening pain intensity, decreasing drug use, and improving
quality of life. Biofeedback may help you train your muscles to respond better
to stress or movement.


The Alexander Technique, Pilates, and the Feldendkrais Method are all
specialized forms of body work that help you learn to move in a more
coordinated, flexible, and graceful manner. They may help reduce pain and can
relieve stress. Some of the postures of yoga may help diminish low back pain,
improve flexibility, strength, and sense of balance. Yoga is good for stress
reduction and can help with the psychological aspects of pain.
Aquatic
therapy and exercise can also improve flexibility and decrease pain for those
with chronic low back problems. The unique properties of water make it an
especially safe environment for exercising a sore back; it provides gentle
resistance, comfort, and relaxation.

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