Tips to avoid viral infections

Cough, runny nose and fever. Delhi's hospitals are teeming with patients complaining of these symptoms. Doctors are telling them not to panic as the viral fever comes with the season.

"Children and the elderly are more vulnerable to viral infection. The number of patients has surely increased, but there is no need to panic as antibiotics work," said Vinod Kumar Paul, head of paediatrics at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS).

Most patients are reporting high fever or gastrointestinal problems and monsoon related ailments.

"The reason is swift change in temperature and intermittent rains that leaves the weather humid," pointed Romel Tickoo, a senior physician at the Max Hospital.

"Viral infection is known to spread quickly among children and elderly people who are more vulnerable to the symptoms. Weak immune system makes them prone to viral infections," Tickoo told reporters.

The body's natural immunity goes down during change of season. While the body takes its own time to adjust to the sudden rise or dip in temperature, viruses attack the immune system.

It is easy to catch a viral infection in crowded places like classrooms, theatres and buses. Simple precautions can keep the infections at bay, says Paul.

"Viral takes its own time of a week. Antibiotics are mainly for symptomatic relief. So the main thrust has to be on precautions," Paul said.

Experts say that people should consult a doctor if high fever persists for more than three days.

"High fever, rashes, stomach cramps may also be symptoms of malaria or any other vector borne fever. It's best to go for doctor's advise," Tickoo said.

Some dos and dont's prescribed by doctors to avoid catching viral infection.

-Avoid eating out, especially street food/hawkers stalls

-Avoid cold beverages and ice-golas

-Boil water and cool it before drinking

-Maintain a healthy and light diet that includes fruits

-If you get an infection, stay indoors to prevent spreading it

-Do not sneeze in public

-Wash your hands regularly

-Drink plenty of fluids, 8-10 glasses of water for viral patients.

Do you have mole on your nose? Find out how this will affect your life

Mole (til) can tell you a lot about your personality. These moles can pop up anywhere on your body. According to astrologer, moles on different parts of the body can tell you a lot about your personality.

Moles on some parts prove very lucky while some prove very unlucky for the person. These rules differ for men and women. Mole on right side is considered lucky for men while mole on left side are considered lucky for women.

If a person has a mole of the right side of the nose, then he is considered very lucky. A person with such mole leads a prosperous life.

He enjoys all luxuries in life and never faces any financial crisis. But, having a mole on the left side of the nose is considered very unlucky. A person with such a mole suffers from financial crisis throughout the life. Difficulties and troubles always surround them .

The people who have mole in the middle of their nose end up travelling a lot. This person can never stay at one place.

Dream Analysis: What does seeing a dog in your dreams mean?

People have believed in good and bad omens from time immemorial. It is believed that these omen are divine signs to warn us against any untoward incidents in the future or to guide us ahead. In India many such beliefs are associated with dogs.

According to scriptures, if a person sees a dog carrying a ‘roti’ in his mouth while leaving for an important work then he/she will earn profit in near future. If a person sees a dog eating rotis, it is also considered very auspicious. It means that the person will soon enjoy profit.   
   
According to astrology, there are many things that happen in our day to day life that are signs of future happenings.

Fed up with disputes? Chant this mantra

Disputes have become a very vital part of our lives in today's times. We face disputes in our daily personal and professional lives. Disputes may arise between landlords and tenants, senior officers and junior employees, etc. If you are suffering from such problems, chanting the following mantra helps-

"Sarvabadhavinirmukto dhana-dhanya sutanvita
manushyo matprasaden bhavishyati naa sangshaya"

The following preparations should be made before chanting this mantra:

1) Establish a portrait/idol of Goddess Durga/Goddess Kali on the auspicious night of Diwali, Navaratri or Akshaya Tritiya.

2) Cover a platform with white cloth and establish a 'Durga yantra' on it.

3) Offer red coloured flowers to the portrait and the Durga yantra.

4) Chant the mantra 108 times with a crystal bead. Light up some lamps and incense sticks while chanting the mantra.

5) Repeat the process continously for three days.

6) Urge Goddess Kali to solve your disputes after worshipping her.

Mantra way to appease Goddess Durga

Goddess Durga represents the victory of good over evil. It is believed that she helps her devotees overcome the evils of immorality, illness, bad feelings and fear. These evils will make the man miserable and meaningless.

According to scriptures, any person who is suffering from these evils should worship Goddess Durga. There are special mantras inscribed in Hindu scriptures to appease Goddess Durga.

- Wake up in the morning and chant the following Durga Gayatri Mantra along with the proper procedure:

“Om girijaye viddhhe
Shiv priye dhimahi
Tanno Durge prchodayat”

- On Friday or navami, wake up early in the morning and worship Goddess Durga along with the proper procedure before Durga idol, after taking a bath. Then offer kumkum, sandalwood paste, red cloth, beetle nut, hibiscus flower, kaleva and fruits.

- After this, take a svatik rosary and chant the above given mantra atleast 108 times.

- Then offer dhup, deep and camphor and seek forgiveness for your sins.