Zindagi ki Tapti Dhoop

Zindagi ki tapti dhoop mai ek thanda saya paya hai mai ne

Jab kholi aankh to apni maa ko muskorata howa paya hai mai ne

Jab bhi maa ka naam liya, 

os ka beshomaar pyar paya hai mai ne

Jab koi dard mehsoos howa, jab koi mushkil aayi 

Apne pehlo mai apni maa ko paya hai mai ne

Jaagti rahi who raat bhar mere liye

Jaane kitni raatein, osay jagaya hai mai ne

Zindagi ke har moadh(mor) par, jab howi gumrah mai

Iski hidaayat par, pakarli seedhi raah mai ne 

Jis ki dua se har moseebat loat jaye,

aisa farishta paya hai mai ne

meri har fiker ko janne wali,

mere jazbaaton ko pehcanne wali,

aisi hasti payi hai mai ne

Meri zindagi sirf meri maa hai,

Isi ke liye to,Is zindagi ki shama jala rakkhi hai mai ne

The Success of Women!!

Once upon a time a married couple celebrated their 25th marriage anniversary. They had become famous in the city for not having a single conflict in their period of 25 years. Local newspaper editors had gathered at the occasion to find out the secret of their well known "happy going marriage".

Editor: "Sir. It's amazingly unbelievable. How did you make this possible? "

Husband recalling his old honeymoon days said:

"We had been to Shimla for honeymoon after marriage. Having selected the horse riding finally, we both started the ride on different horses. My horse was pretty okay but the horse on which my wife was riding seemed to be a crazy one. On the way ahead, that horse jumped suddenly, making my wife topple over.

Recovering her position from the ground, she patted the horse's back and said "This is your first time". She again climbed the horse and continued with the ride. After a while, it happened again. This time she again kept calm and said "This is your second time" and continued. When the horse dropped her third time, she silently took out the revolver from the purse and shot the horse dead !!

I shouted at my wife: "What did you do you psycho. You killed the poor animal. Are you crazy?" .. She gave a silent look and said: "This is your first time!!!"."

Husband: "That's it. We are happy ever after. "

The Birds - Brule Grace

The birds, the birds of mine own land 

I heard in Brittany; 

And as they sung, they seemed to me 

The very same I heard with thee. 

And if it were indeed a dream, 

Such thoughts they taught my soul to frame 

That straight a plaintive number came, 

Which still shall be my song, Till that reward is mine which love hath promised long.

Lab Pe Aati Hai Dua By Allama Iqbal (with English translation)

Original: Urdu

lab pe aatii hai duaa banake tamannaa merii 

zindagii shammaa kii surat ho Khudaayaa merii 

duur duniyaa kaa mere dam a.Ndheraa no jaaye 

har jagah mere chamakane se ujaalaa ho jaaye 

ho mere dam se yuu.N hii mere watan kii ziinat 

jis tarah phuul se hotii hai chaman kii ziinat 

zindagii ho merii parawaane kii surat yaa rab 

ilm kii shammaa se ho mujhako mohabbat yaa rab 

ho meraa kaam Gariibo.n kii himaayat karanaa 

dard-ma.ndo.n se zaiifo.n se mohabbat karanaa 

mere allaah buraaii se bachaanaa mujhako 

nek jo raah ho us raah pe chalaanaa mujhako 

English: Translation

My longing comes to my lips as supplication of mine 

O God! May like the candle be the life of mine!

May the world's darkness disappear through the life of mine! 

May every place light up with the sparkling light of mine!

May my homeland through me attain elegance

As the garden through flowers attains elegance

May my life like that of the moth be, O Lord!

May I love the lamp of knowledge, O Lord!

May supportive of the poor my life's way be 

May loving the old, the suffering my way be

O God! Protect me from the evil ways 

Show me the path leading to the good ways

Hazaron Khwahishen by Mirza Ghalib (with english translation)

Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle

Bohat niklay mere armaan, lekin phir bhi kam nikle

Daray kyon mera qaatil? kya rahega us ki gardan par?

Voh khoon, jo chashm-e-tar se umr bhar yoon dam-ba-dam nikle

Daray kyon mera qaatil? kya rahega us ki gardan par?

Voh khoon, jo chashm-e-tar se umr bhar yoon dam-ba-dam nikle

Nikalna khuld se aadam ka soonte aaye hain lekin

Bahot be-aabru hokar tere kooche se hum nikle

Bharam khul jaaye zaalim! teri qaamat ki daraazi ka

Agar is tarahe par pech-o-kham ka pech-o-kham nikle

Magar likhvaaye koi usko khat, to hum se likhvaaye

Hui subaha, aur ghar se kaan par rakh kar qalam nikle

Hui is daur mein mansoob mujh se baada aashaami

Phir aaya voh zamaana, jo jahaan mein jaam-e-jaam nikle

Hui jin se tavaqqa khastagi ki daad paane ki

Voh ham se bhi zyaada khasta e tegh e sitam nikle

Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeenay aur marnay ka

Usi ko dekh kar jeetay hain, jis kaafir pe dam nikle 

Zara kar jor seene par ki teer-e-pursitam niklejo

Wo nikle to dil nikle, jo dil nikle to dam nikle

Khuda ke waaste parda na kaabe se uthaa zaalim

Kaheen aisa na ho yaan bhi wahi kaafir sanam nikle

Kahaan maikhane ka darwaaza Ghalib aur kahaan vaaiz

Par itna jaantay hain kal voh jaata tha ke ham nikle

TRANSLATION

Thousands of desires, each worth dying for...

many of them I have realized...yet I yearn for more...

Why should my killer (lover) be afraid? No one will hold her responsible

for the blood which will continuously flow through my eyes all my life

We have heard about the dismissal of Adam from Heaven,

With a more humiliation, I am leaving the street on which you live...

Oh tyrant, your true personality will be known to all

if the curls of my hair slip through my turban! 

But if someone wants to write her a letter, they can ask me,

every morning I leave my house with my pen on my ear. 

In that age, I turned to drinking (alcohol)

and then the time came when my entire world was occupied by alcohol

From whom I expected justice/praise for my weakness

turned out to be more injured with the same cruel sword

When in love, there is little difference between life and death

we live by looking at the infidel who we are willing to die for

Put some pressure on your heart to remove that cruel arrow,

for if the arrow comes out, so will your heart...and your life.

For god's sake, don't lift the cover off any secrets you tyrant

the infidel might turn out to be my lover!

The preacher and the bar's entrance are way apart

yet I saw him entering the bar as I was leaving!

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic widespread pain and tenderness for at least three months. You can take steps to manage fibromyalgia pain and help yourself feel better.

Diagnosis

Currently there are no diagnostic tests, such as x-rays or blood tests, to detect fibromyalgia. The symptoms of fibromyalgia may overlap with the symptoms of some other conditions. That is why fibromyalgia is sometimes difficult for healthcare professionals to diagnose.

Some healthcare providers use certain guidelines to help make a diagnosis. According to guidelines set by the American College of Rheumatology, a person may have fibromyalgia if he or she has both:

• Chronic widespread pain that affects the right and left sides of the body above and below the waist
• Feels pain in at least 11 of 18 possible tender points (nine on one side of the body, nine on the other) when light pressure is applied

Your healthcare provider may use these guidelines or other methods to make a diagnosis of fibromyalgia.

Discuss all of your symptoms with your healthcare provider. Talk openly with him or her about what you are feeling and how your symptoms are affecting you. You can work together to create a plan that meets your individual needs and helps you manage your symptoms.

Inflammation of the Eyelids

Inflammation of the eyelids’ edges, blepharitis, is a common condition related to bacterial infection of the eyelash hair follicles and associated glands in the eyelid.

The white of the eye, conjunctiva, can also be involved with resultant conjunctivitis.

Occasionally, the underlying cause can be allergy rather than infection, but this is only usually true for the less severe clinical presentations seen in practice.

The risk increases if you are run down and not eating properly, if you suffer from eczema, acneor have diabetes.

Good hygiene practice can help to prevent recurrent infection, as can avoiding dust or irritating substances that are associated with your working environment.

Avoiding eye make-up when the condition flares up, and switching to the use of hypoallergenic eye make-up after an episode has been treated can also be beneficial.

It's important that the problem is properly addressed becuase over time it can be associated with the loss of eyelashes, styes, scarring of the eyelids, ulceration of the eye and eyelashes with a tendency to grow inwards.

Blepharitis can take a year or more to conquer so don't despair.

Treatment includes the use of warm water and cotton wool to soak the lids for 10 to 20 minutes, several times daily, at least an hour apart to gently remove any crusting.

Antibiotic drops or ointment can be obtained from your doctor who could want to take a swab of the discharge you describe.

Should your eye become painful or your vision be adversely affected, do not hesitate to call for medical advice immediately.

Risks Caused by Smoking

Did you know risks caused by smoking are:

• A single cigarette can reduce the blood supply to your skin for over an hour.
• Smoking raises blood pressure, which can cause hypertension (high blood pressure) - a risk factor for heart attacks and stroke.
• Couples who smoke are more likely to have fertility problems than couples who are non-smokers.
• Smoking worsens asthma and counteracts asthma medication by worsening the inflammation of the airways that the medicine tries to ease.
• The blood vessels in the eye are sensitive and can be easily damaged by smoke, causing a bloodshot appearance and itchiness.
• Heavy smokers are twice as likely to get macular degeneration, resulting in the gradual loss of eyesight.
• Smokers run an increased risk of cataracts.
• Smokers take 25 per cent more sick days year than non-smokers.
• Smoking stains your teeth and gums.
• Smoking increases your risk of periodontal disease, which causes swollen gums, bad breath and teeth to fall out.
• Smoking causes an acid taste in the mouth and contributes to the development of ulcers.
• Smoking also affects your looks: smokers have paler skin and more wrinkles. This is because smoking reduces the blood supply to the skin and lowers levels of vitamin A.

How do cigarettes damage health?

Cigarettes contain more than 4000 chemical compounds and at least 400 toxic substances.

When you inhale, a cigarette burns at 700°C at the tip and around 60°C in the core. This heat breaks down the tobacco to produce various toxins.

As a cigarette burns, the residues are concentrated towards the butt.

The products that are most damaging are:

• tar, a carcinogen (substance that causes cancer)
• nicotine is addictive and increases cholesterol levels in your body
• carbon monoxide reduces oxygen in the body
• components of the gas and particulate phases cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD).

The damage caused by smoking is influenced by:

• the number of cigarettes smoked
• whether the cigarette has a filter
• how the tobacco has been prepared.

Mouth Cancer Awareness.

We all know a lot more about mouth cancer now that Hollywood actor Michael Douglas has been diagnosed with the disease. The earlier you catch it, the better. 

Mouth cancer causes a death every five hours in the UK – but it's one of the least well-known cancers. According to the British Dental Health Foundation, many people had no idea it existed – until now.

Catch it early

The earlier the disease is caught, the better. Survival rates rise to 90 per cent if the cancer is treated before it has spread.

Sadly, the survival rates for this disease have not increased over the last 40 years because symptoms are often picked up too late. In fact, over two thirds of cases are picked up at late stage.

Medical practitioners may also miss important signs. Michael Douglas went to frequent appointments complaining of pain in his throat and ear. But doctors failed to pick up the cancer, which was in the back of his throat.

What you are looking for is red or white patches on the tongue or an ulcer that doesn't heal within three weeks. Other symptoms include unusual lumps anywhere on the head or neck.

Risk factors

Mouth cancer is on the increase, and people affected by it are getting younger – although most people affected are still over 40.

Tobacco is considered to be the main cause of mouth cancer, with three in four cases being linked to smoking.

Michael Douglas had a 'half a pack a day' habit until he quit the habit for good several years ago.

Drinking in excess is also a known factor, with those who both smoke and drink excessively being up 30 times more likely to be at risk.

More recently, it has also been associated with the human papilloma virus (HPV), which is a sexually transmitted infection.

Other risk factors include a poor diet. Research has shown that an increased intake of fish, vegetables, fruit and eggs can help lower risks of cancer.

In the past, it was predominantly a male disease. But now the number of women with mouth cancer is growing because their smoking and drinking habits have changed.

'Thirty years ago, mouth cancer was five times more common in men than women. Now it's only twice as common in men as in women,' says Dr Carter.

Diagnosis

Most diagnosis is done after a visual examination, followed by a tissue biopsy.

A new swab test, which will look for tell-tale signs of low levels of certain chemicals in the saliva, is still in the development stage. But it should help to make diagnosis easier in future.

Scientists at the University of California Los Angeles School of Dentistry published their exciting findings in the October 2009 issue of the Chemical Cancer Journal.

What's the treatment?

Once the disease has been diagnosed, it can be treated with a combination of radiation therapy and chemotherapy – as well as surgery, either a partial or complete laryngectomy, which can cause voice changes or the loss of voice completely.

'This case shows just how devastating and life-changing mouth or oral cancer can be, and it really is vital the public know what to do if they spot a problem,' adds Dr Carter.

But everyone agrees that the best thing is to avoid the problem in the first place.

Regular trips to the dentist are a must because half of all mouth cancer cases are detected by dentists.

'Every time you see a dentist, you should get a thorough examination of the soft tissue of the mouth as a matter of course,' says Dr Carter.

'The dentist will be able to spot any tell-tale signs and refer you to a specialist for further examinations.'