Next, the researchers plan to test the programme in more people over a longer time period to better understand its long-term effects and biological basis."The reduction in blood pressure accomplished by the programme was equivalent to what can be achieved using three half-dose standard medications for blood pressure.People participating in the Newstart Lifestyle programme followed a vegan diet, walked outside daily, drank substantial quantities of water, got adequate daily sleep and participate in optional spiritual activities. 117 participants in the study saw their # blood pressure drop 19 points, on average, after taking part in the Weimer Institute Newstart Lifestyle programme for just 14 days. 

In addition, 93 percent of the participants were able to either reduce the dose (24 percent) or eliminate their blood pressure medications (69 percent). The programme's vegan diet consisted of foods, such as legumes, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, olives, avocados, soymilk, almond milk and whole-grain breads. 

They also want to determine if the programme can be used to improve other health problems, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity. "The Newstart Lifestyle programme works quickly, is inexpensive and uses a palatable diet that allows for moderate amounts of salt and healthy fats from nuts, olives, avocado and certain vegetable oils.Other studies have shown that a blood pressure reduction of this magnitude can cut a person's risk of heart disease or stroke in half.

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The scrubs, face packs are made by me using coffee, organic sugar, virgin olive oil, multani mitti, tulsi, neem, rose, rock salt etc,” she explains, adding, "Ahad means unique or matchless. PEGs adversely affect sensitive/damaged skin.Her products: range between Rs 450 to Rs 1,200A bronzer with minerals,natural and organic eye shadow, orange and cinnamon lip balm, concealers made of oil and clay, lipsticks with mango and shea butters and antioxidant oils of almond and castor among others.”Her products: Mango Papaya Soap, Curd & Charcoal Soap, Orange & Cinnamon Soap. "Soon after, I met a lady in Dar es Salaam selling soaps. For her, making women happier was the inspiring factor.”The mantra is paraben-free, vegetarian, non-animal tested, chemical and preservative-free. Wake Up Woman members buy from 35 buying products monthly. "At first, I gifted what I was making — my friends and family’s response gave me the impetus to start selling. Alcohol, phthalates and formaldehyde-releasing substances are also best avoided. I have a toothpowder, everyday body cleansers, and a healing salve to replace toxic Vaseline, I will be introducing an all-natural deo cream, lip balms, hand salve, feet salve, face mists etc. Trying out different concoctions, she customises products for women, and men, and also has an organic mosquito repellent. I have chosen not to use controversial ingredients such as palm oil and mica colours. 

We would like to move into skin and hair care,” says Rubeina. She hopes to steer her two daughters away from common misconceptions about beauty being fairness. That stayed with me,” she says. They can be composted for a no-waste solution, and a re-usable muslin bag is all that is needed to add to the laundry load!- Sapna RaoSimply organicJalandhar girl Sunayana Walia decided to choose an organic lifestyle eight years ago and today her products Raw Beauty (rawbeauty@naturalbodycareproducts) have a strong clientele.. Mumbai-based Rubeina Karachiwalla, founder, Ruby Organics, an organic make-up line says, "According to a report by Transparency Market Research, the Indian organic cosmetic market is expected to become a Rs 10,000 crore market by 2018 with a CAGR of 20-25 per cent, while the global market share is expected to rise to $13 billion by 2018 with a CAGR of 9.- Rubeina KarachiwallaPure perfectionsFor Bindu Chopra, a certified Aura analyst and a clinical hypnotherapist, aromatic soaps, face washes, packs and perfumes were a passion. Their office is the home kitchen. They contain saponin, a natural detergent where the shell absorbs water and releases saponins that circulate as natural surfactant in the wash water, freeing dirt, grime, and oils from clothing."As a woman, it is my duty not to just sell a product for the sake of selling it, but to sell it because your skin needs it.” The cost factor in some of these lines might be a deterrent, but Sapna feels, "While natural artisan soaps are expensive as they are made from 100 per cent oils and natural additives, in terms of quality, absence of chemicals and preservatives, one can hardly compare the two. Commercially made soap usually extract glycerine as it is a very valuable by-product. Yes, responsibility to others, and to the ecological disaster the world is heading towards is their biggest concern. She also makes soaps for Dogs: Carrot & Milk Soap, Coconut & Rose Soap, Lemon & Coriander Soap. Two months since the launch, she has already seen over 30 per cent repeat customers. Sustainability and environmental consciousness are the need of the hour. Infact, even men are preferring the goodness of these products!Organic make-upperRubeina Karachiwalla began her explorations in the kitchen, and today she offers organic make-up at rubysorganics. "I started with hand-crafted soaps I bought from my friend, now partner, Ruchi Kanwar who makes the soaps.).” She will be launching five more products soon. look at ingredients. When people see a home-made product at `180 next to a branded product at the same cost on a shelf, they always question, ‘the brand sells at the same price?’” she says. Parabens and petrochemicals are hidden anti-heroes that are known to disrupt hormonal function. Tea Tree Oil Soap Avocado Soap Banana Soap , etcPrice: from Rs 100 to Rs 500Be a label readerSo how does the average woman differentiate between natural and chemical products, given the plethora in the market? Sapna advises, "Be a label reader. I started using home-made toothpowder, natural homemade scrubs, soap nuts for laundry and kitchen,” says Sunayana.Price: Rs 200 to Rs 400- Sunayana Walia. "Learning about different properties of ingredients, testing on myself and family led me to create different face packs and skin care products. "Taking inspiration from them, I started working in R&D, making my own products sourced from natural minerals, seed butters, beeswax and oils that are abundantly available in nature and do the same job. The alkali is the lye (sodium hydroxide mixed with water, tea, goat milk, juice, etc. Looking for natural ways to healthy skin, she felt, "Be it chemicals, misleading claims of ‘natural,’ or cost, I have never been a big fan of store products. We are not bound to put the percentages on packing, trust your skin to tell you. I also send six to 12 couriers monthly to Kolkata, Pune and Allahabad.,” she adds. When mixed, the chemical reaction (saponification) results in glycerine. a new lease of life. All seeking to purify our beauty routines, while giving back to earth, the commonality of these cleanse-preneurs is their staunch belief in their trade. I just had to.in.At the age of 25, she started researching on organic makeup, and was surprised to find many American and European brands. This is the beginning of a very fruitful journey. Rubeina Karachiwalla’s Ruby Organics offers an organic and natural make-up range, the first of its kind.Price: From Rs 35 to Rs 450 - Bindu ChopraSkin-tillating!Skin Therapy came out of endless mullings of purity for Bengalurean corporate trainer Sapna Rao.If beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder, these women are ensuring it also lies in the eyes of the responsible consumer with their beauty products.Her products at skintherapybangalore@gmail.. "One thing closest to our hearts is that the products are made with either shabad or Gayatri Mantra or Aum playing, to connect with the age-old secret of purity.The girl who wanted to detoxify beauty regimes says, "Growing up, like every other teenager, I was fascinated with beauty products and cosmetics.Even as some Indian brands rule the retail, and international chains open stores here, a very mindful and responsible family of believers decided to go basket in hand, pick the choicest organic ingredients, to create beauty that our grandmothers would probably nod wisely at. "Earlier, I was spending a lot on available brands in the market, with a craving for something natural and earthy,” explains the lady who created her organic brand Ahad in the NCR area. Water also calls for chemical preservation. Some natural soap makers tend to reduce the quantity of ‘good stuff’ such as castor oil, luxurious oils (almond, apricot, argon; and butters like shea, cocoa and mango). Never before had my skin felt so healthy, moisturised, nourished — so loved!” says Sapna, adding, "I use only fresh fruit and vegetables, pure essential oils, top quality oils and natural additives for colour and design. Lye or sodium/potassium chloride is the only agent needed in the saponification process, just as table salt uses sodium chloride to make the final product. With 13 soaps, four scrubs, six creams, three shampoos and hair conditioners, she has 30 products. While brand names matter most today, it’s tough to explain why a scrub or ubtan is an effort — sieving, drying, grinding, etc. Two years ago, while volunteering at an organic farmer’s market, she realised a market. Rubeina Karachiwalla They are today’s cleanse-preneurs or purity seekers. They are also multi-functional — scrub, cleansing routine and moisturiser. I had never paid attention to what goes inside products, but my curiousity led me to discover a number of toxic ingredients present in regular make-up brands. Our society is looking for credibility and reliability as cosmetics are crammed with parabens, allergens, carcinogens, synthetics, fragrances and fillers with harmful effects on us and the environment,” says Rubeina who saw this void and worked really hard (with no background in beauty) to find a solution. I felt this sense of guilt every time I was burdening my skin with make-up and it bothered me to a point where I had to find a way to make make-up healthier.com cater to different skin types. Ridding the beauty industry of chemicals, infusing purity into regimes with magical potions, natural ingredients and pure oils. With a market share pegged at Rs 45,000 crore and growing, the Indian diaspora is seeing an indigenous and thriving resurgence of such home-based products. "We stopped using soaps, toothpastes, shampoos, deodorants, creams, detergents with chemicals. This is motivating me to study, and learn more about skin care,” she adds. I wanted to create something that would not only look good but simultaneously help improve skin,” says the organic sourcer who is now working on a new range of lipsticks, eyeliners and foundations. I can humbly say that every person who has picked my product has come back smiling brilliantly.”For Rubeina, it is about being aware to make a difference, "Avoid products with water, as India has a very high lead content in ground water.” So, she literally went in search of wholesome ingredients for her line of products. I was amazed by the process and final product. We believe in the vibes and energies we send out,” she says. I am a big believer in the power of nature; our grandmothers had the right attitude — anything you need for a beauty regime can be found in your kitchen!” Which prompted the bubbling and pottering of her beauty wizardry in her aromatic kitchen.”The responsible detergentSoap nuts have traditionally been used as expectorants, and in Ayurvedic medicine as a treatment for eczema and psoriasis, and can be used as detergents.Using organic ingredients like kokum butter, beeswax and Tamanu oil, she believes — what we cannot eat should not be put on our bodies… "It’s for people ready to detox and understand how zillion chemicals in each commercial product is harming us and the environment. Rose and jasmine epsom salt scrubs, eucalyptus balm, rose face and body lotion, coconut oil cooked with curry and methi leaves, beer shampoo, amla reetha shikakai, hibiscus hair oil, etc. It all started when she visited Zanzibar and saw hand-crafted soaps in ginger, cinnamon and clove oil.”Bindu ChopraBindu has 138 customers on her WhatsApp group Wake Up Woman that is an exhaustive encyclopaedia on natural regimes, with tips and new ways to beauty. Handmade natural soaps retain glycerine which occurs naturally in the soap-making process. They are non-toxic and sustainable laundry options. Her products: Coffee scrubs, jasmine, rose, Grannys Delight — haldi besan kesar soaps, Almond soap Aura, Meal a honey + oats blend, Blush rose collection and aloe vera gels. "Consumers are becoming more conscious and responsible. Every time you buy a product, take some time out to research ingredients.6 per cent. The name of a soap will aid you, and your skin will prompt you to go back. Two years ago, she decided to quit a corporate career of 15 years, and follow what made her happy. With their tiny home boutiques across India, their products with aroma oils, smoked lavender, rose, cinnamon, clay, honey, coconut, aloe vera, lemon grass, black sea salt, fruits and naturally found ingredients have given the beauty industry chemical-free and environmentally responsible options.Her products: Chamkeela tooth powder (Himalayan rock salt, edible activated charcoal, organic powder of turmeric, cloves and cinnamon), body and face cleansers. Bengalurean Sapna Rao decided to embrace this wholesome goodness with her line of exotic soaps, scrubs and balms, bringing wholesome beauty and responsible consumerism, and she also makes soaps for pooches

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Rather, I request you to join us in anti-tobacco campaign to save lakhs of preventable deaths,” Mr Arora had said in the letter. Arora, additional director (health). I humbly request you to not participate in pan masala or any other similar advertisements which are harming our society especially the younger generations. "You are the role model for youngsters, they watch you and your lifestyle and habits and try to adopt it. These advertisements attract the vulnerable population, especially, children and females very strategically and are directly and indirectly responsible for the increasing trends of tobacco use among youngsters and females in India. "I received a call from Daniel Weber and he China Hex Nuts Factory From China Manufacturers has promised that in future she will not sign any contract for such kind of advertisements.. The Delhi government has written to Bollywood actors Ajay Devgan, Shah Rukh Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Govinda, Arbaaz Khan along with Sunny Leone, urging them not to endorse pan masala products as they contain areca nuts, a potential cancer-causing agent

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Singal, represented by advocate Pramod Kumar Dubey, was arrested on August 8 in relation to an SFIO investigation into the affairs of Bhushan Steel Ltd and Bhushan Steel and Power Ltd, pursuant to a May 2016 order of the Centre under the Companies Act. The plea has claimed that his arrest was illegal as no grounds for arrest were communicated to him orally or in writing by the probe agency at the time of arrest.A habeas corpus petition, filed through advocates Ranjana Roy Gawai, Arshdeep Singh and Hemant Shah, has also challenged certain provisions of the Companies Act on grant of bail to persons arrested under the Act, claiming that they were violative of fundamental rights as they # imposed "unreasonable restrictions".A bench of Justices S Muralidhar and Vinod Goel declined SFIO's oral plea for stay of its interim order

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Singal, represented by advocate Pramod Kumar Dubey, was arrested on August 8 in relation to an SFIO investigation into the affairs of Bhushan Steel Ltd and Bhushan Steel and Power Ltd, pursuant to a May 2016 order of the Centre under the Companies Act. The plea has claimed that his arrest was illegal as no grounds for arrest were communicated to him orally or in writing by the probe agency at the time of arrest.A habeas corpus petition, filed through advocates Ranjana Roy Gawai, Arshdeep Singh and Hemant Shah, has also challenged certain provisions of the Companies Act on grant of bail to persons arrested under the Act, claiming that they were violative of fundamental rights as they # imposed "unreasonable restrictions".A bench of Justices S Muralidhar and Vinod Goel declined SFIO's oral plea for stay of its interim order

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Indicating that one size fits all approach may not work in all cases, he said that basically, the NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) is one of the resolution mechanisms."The banks that find it tough to recover loans from borrowers can refer such cases to the NCLT as part of insolvency proceedings."The banks have to use what is the best mechanism in each particular case..The banking carbon steel nut Manufacturers sector is saddled with non-performing assets (NPAs) of over Rs 8 lakh crore, of which Rs 6 lakh crore is with public sector banks (PSBs).The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has identified 12 large NPA accounts constituting 25 per cent or about Rs 2 lakh crore of the total pie.Banking sector is saddled with non-performing assets (NPAs) of over Rs 8 lakh crore. 

The NCLT cannot be the solution for all cases."A lot of resolution mechanisms already are there -- the RBI scheme, an oversight committee," Gupta told reporters on the sidelines of a conference organised by the PFRDA here.Essar Steel, Bhushan Steel, Bhushan Steel and Power, Electrosteel Steel, Lanco Infratech, Alok Industries, Jyoti Structures and Jaypee Infratech are among the big names that are facing NCLT cases. RBI has identified 12 large NPA accounts constituting 25 per cent or about Rs 2 lakh crore of the total pie

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These four companies: National, New India, Oriental and United India had a combined loss of Rs 1,500 crores in 2012 and were fined Rs 671. In this process some concerns have been raised by companies such as Jindal Steel who claim to have been discriminated against. The government refuses to break the monopoly in spite of various demands though some amount of deregulation has taken place by allocating captive mining to large users with a future provision of flexibility to sell their surplus production. The other problem is such anticompetitive practices cannot be challenged under competition rules, because they are sanctioned by a policy. If only, our draft National Competition Policy (NCP) is implemented the case load will mainly be of firm level malpractices and distortions addressed separately. Fortuitously, the CCI has launched such a programme by inviting research institutions to register with them to carry out such studies. His successor, Naved Masood commented stoically that "officers take a stand where they sit”. Countless examples exist in our governance such as SEBI or even the Supreme Court inviting tenders for deposits only from state owned banks. 

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The "greenhouse effect” global warming of the earth is here, but the current drought and heat wave over much of the United States can’t be blamed on it, a scientist told a Senate panel Thursday.Carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere are 10 percent above 1958 levels and 25 percent above concentrations believed to prevail in 1790 when the industrial revolution brought the first widespread burning of coal in the industry to fire the new steam engines. (Photo: Pixabay) On June 23, 1988, a top NASA scientist told Congress and the world that global warming had arrived., concerned about his state’s coal industry, asked physical chemist William R. 

NASA scientist James Hansen predicted that 1988 would be the world’s hottest year on record, thanks to the burning of fossil fuels that released heat-trapping gases.Gases emitted by modern civilization — notably carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels but also methane, nitrous oxide and the chlorofluorocarbon gases that major nations agreed last year to reduce — trap heat from the earth’s surface that normally would be radiated out to space just as the glass over a greenhouse traps the sun’s heat inside. China Hex Nuts Factory From China Suppliers Climate change.The Associated Press is republishing a version of its report on the testimony to mark the 30th anniversary. Woodwell, director of the Woods Hole Research Center in Massachusetts... "It is well within reach, no question about that. has the potential for turning the world into a form of chaos not greatly different from that produced by global war,” he said. Dallas would see 78 such days instead of 19.”(Source).Tropical temperatures wouldn’t change much at all, but in Canada, the change could be two or three times as large as the average."If we could magically reduce (annual) emissions (of carbon) by about 3 billion tons, we could stabilize the content of the atmosphere,” said George M.A major report from the World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Environment Program earlier this month concluded that without a major effort to fight warming, global temperatures could increase by 0.Extreme temperatures would occur more often. Hansen, a climatologist at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies in New York City. Moomaw of the World Resources Institute, a Washington-based policy research organisation if technology could not reduce the harmful emissions.Many studies have said global warming could bring drastic changes in weather, including more rainfall at low and high latitudes and more drought in between, with drastic shifts in possible crop patterns.However, similar heat waves and droughts can be expected much more often as a result of future warming, said James E.Though there has been much speculation by scientists around the world that the warming resulted from the greenhouse effect, Hansen’s statement is the most definite yet. 

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