Q1 The word “leptin” is derived from the Greek word “leptos” which means “thin”. Leptin “the satiety hormone”. It is the hormone made by adipose cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger. Leptin is opposed by the actions of the hormone “ghrelin” known as “the hunger hormone”. Both hormones act on receptors in arcuate nucleus to regulate appetite to achieve energy homeostasis. In obesity, a decreased sensitivity to leptin occurs, resulting in an inability to detect satiety despite high energy stores.
Obesity is nowadays becoming an issue of concern in today’s world and leading to many other health complications. It is a need of today to make necessary changes in our lifestyle, diet and daily habits in order to conquer obesity and its complications and start losing weight in a healthy way. Thus, following the principles of Ayurveda, Obesity can be reduced. Never snack at all. This is meant initially and forever. Snacking completely stresses the liver’s metabolism and is just not recommended. Your liver needs to re-learn how to use gluconeogenesis normally again when you are asleep and awake. Snacking just destroys the timing and biological clocks that work in unison (simultaneous) with Leptin. Try to eat three meals a day initially; but as your hunger and cravings fade you can adapt to two a day. Try to eat breakfast as early as possible from rising. Do not work out before or after breakfast. Try to allow 4-5 hours between dinners and sleep time. If you decide to incorporate working out, do it after 5 PM. Within an hour of sunset try to make your surroundings as dark as possible. If you have trouble falling asleep, 3-5 minutes of body weight exercises right before bed is advisable. (Pushups or air squats are fine, but avoid this if your evening cortisol is high). If you’re inclined to, try becoming mindful when you first lay down. Use transcendental meditation techniques to help clear your mind and concentrate on improving your thinking. (Optional; but this is awesome if your evening cortisol is high). Signs that you are becoming Leptin Sensitive (LS) again? Men will notice quick weight loss. Women will notice mood changes first (calmer/sleepy) and their sleep will improve (huge clue). Their clothes will fit differently but weight may not change drastically initially because of effects on the pituitary. This will change too if they continue moving forward. You will notice a change in your sweating pattern. You will notice you have better recovery from exercise and your energy levels seem to have risen. Your hunger is gone and so are your cravings. When you awaken you will feel very refreshed like you slept well. The following Ayurvedic tips can help to reduce leptin resistance: 1. Do not drink water at least one hour before the meal and 3 hours after the meal. 2. Drink 8 to 12 glasses of water daily. 3. Do not sleep immediately after dinner. Eat your dinner 3 hours before sleeping. 4. Drink a cup of warm water before sleeping. 5. Eat natural organic foods and avoid industrial junk of fast foods. 6. Stay close to nature and avoid artificial and unproven supplements. *Herbs for leptin resistance treatment* The following herbal formula is effective in leptin resistance and losing weight. Chitrak Powder 125 mg Black Pepper 250 mg Long Pepper 250 mg Dry Ginger 250 mg Turmeric 500 mg Cinnamon 500 mg Guggulu 500 mg This formulation is very effective to increase the leptin sensitivity and reduce fat accumulation in the body. All the above-mentioned factors that will help improve leptin response can be achieved if the principles of Ayurveda namely Dinacharya and Ritucharya as well as Pathya-Apathya for Obesity are followed. KR IRS 121022 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx On Wed, 12 Oct 2022 at 03:54, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > *CULTURAL QA 10-2022-12* > > *BEING A COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS* > > Q1 What is leptin deficiency? > > A1 Ken Saladin, Former professor of histology (microscopic > anatomy)23h > > *Leptin is a hormone produced by adipose tissue that signals the brain on > the body’s adiposity (stored fat level).* > > *A deficiency of leptin or of the brain’s receptors for it “gives the > brain the impression” that the body has too little stored fat*, and the > brain adjusts one’s metabolism to store more fat (and so, of course, gain > body weight). *Leptin deficiency or insensitivity is rare—as of 2010, > only 20 cases of this had identified worldwide,* so one cannot blame > one’s weight management problems on leptin deficiency or insensitivity—but > when it does occur, it can cause extreme obesity…(Additional details in > his books added are not included here) > > Q2 Why doesn't a hen fly like a bird? > > A2 Pamela B. Zohar, MSc Geology +38 years experience in gold > mining/exploration Oct 2 > > *Female chickens (hens) can certainly fly. So can male chickens (roosters*). > *However, they are, like their cousins the pheasant, GROUND dwelling > birds, and they live (originally lived) in forested (jungle) areas, and > while they CAN fly, they do not fly WELL.* > > But anybody who had chickens (I have had chickens) knows they CAN fly, *but > they most typically fly low, and short distances*, and then roost in > shrubs or low branching trees, by preference. > > *They are not long distance flyers,* they are not fast flyers, and they > prefer to run through underbrush and hide - by preference. *But if flight > is necessary, they can fly.* > > They are just pretty much darned awfully bad at it. It’s embarrassing. > > *My note- The roosters donated to Bhagavathi* temples mostly sit in > temple roof, intermittently flying down. > > Q3 Do people prefer to sit at the back of an airplane instead of > near the front when they travel alone? > > A3 Ed Allegretti, Owner at Alfred Auto Center (2009–present)Oct 1 > > *The best back seat story I have is I was traveling solo from Croatia to > the US*. I had booked a normal exit row seat because I like the legroom > but *some passengers were giving a fuss about my size so I volunteered to > sit in the back -* all the way back - as far away as possible from the > general public. I'm a big dude 6′1″ 280lbs wide shoulders big dog type guy > not mean just big. *So I got 3 seats to myself.* The rear bathroom was > out of order so no stink. So we take off and they make an *announcement > no credit card machine so no in-flight purchases meaning no booze*. 12 > hours with no liquor ugh I'm not really liking that but whatever. The f/a > sitting in the back says shhh here bud you earned croatian 1st class > meaning giving up your seat for the way way back and set a bottle of > Bordeaux on the seat. *I drank that and he swapped it for a new one*. > They couldn't sell any wine but I guess gifting some was ok. Dropped off > some snacks too. Most relaxed flight I've taken to date. *Nobody walks > past you when you're in the last row. And I'm never in a rush to get off > the plane.* > > Q4 How do you clean a mop? > > A4 Gopala Krishnan, Former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 at > Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now > > I am answering about most common mops available in Chennai, India*. Every > day these types of mopes are dipped in clear water in a plastic basin and > cotton portion is well cleaned before use*. Then only it is used for > cleaning dipping in water for cleaning floor and surfaces, dipping in water > added with cleaning liquid in a bucket. > > *Some use mops which has squeezing arrangement.* > > After moping floors they are dipped in clear water kept in a basin and > further cleaned and kept. If cleaning surfaces, floors are *more, *at > frequent intervals the cleaning water added with liquid is changed. > > *It is important the bucket they keep cleaning liquid added water also is > also cleaned.* > > There are special mops to clean in airport operated mechanically, semi- > automatic mops in hospitals and offices etc. They have special cleaning > arrangements for their mops. > > Q5 How do I improve my digestion? > > A5 Ravinder Sharma, Studied Tutor (2008-present) at Kendriya > Vidyalaya Fri > > *1. Chew Liquids, Drink Solids* > > This might throw you for a loop, but there’s strong logic behind this one. > > *You may think that digestion starts in your gut, but it actually begins > the minute you put food or drink into your mouth.* Once you do, enzymes > in your saliva get to work, initiating the digestion process. > > *2. Avoid Drinking Water with Your Meals* > > Water is an essential part of nutrition, as it’s a part of every metabolic > activity in our body. Chances are you aren’t getting enough, so you should > be drinking more. > > Just make sure you’re not drinking it while you’re eating. > > If you’re used to drinking water every time you eat and *you’re looking > to improve your digestion naturally, avoiding water with your meals could > be a big step for you.* > > *3. Get Plenty Of Fibre* > > It’s common knowledge that fiber is beneficial for good digestion. > > *Soluble fiber absorbs water and helps add bulk to your stool*. Insoluble > fiber acts like a giant toothbrush, helping your digestive tract keep > everything moving along > > Q6 Why are Vishnu temples so grand and majestic unlike Shiva > Temples? > > A6 Balaji Viswanathan, orthodox Hindu who does Panchayutana puja > everyday.23h > > Before asking “why” ask if. > > The question has a baseless assumption. Ancient Shiva temples were as > grand as Vishnu temples. > > The UNESCO world heritage site of Brihadeeswarar in Thanjavur. The massive > Meenakshi Sundereswarar temple in Madurai. > > Rameswaram (temple with the longest corridor):Lingaraj: > > Pashupatinath (one of the world’s largest temple complexes): > > Somnath:There are 100s more — including Chidambaram, Thiruvannaikaval, > Thiruvannamalai etc. > > *In the list of largest Hindu temples, nearly half are Shiva temples.* > > Q7 Before we discovered bacteria, how did medieval people explain > how eating raw poultry kills you but cooking it is fine? > > A7 Peter, History doesn't always repeat herself. Sometimes it > just shouts "Why don't you listen to me?" and lets fly with a big stick Sun > > *Medieval people had a very different way of explaining things, usually it > was something like “God said to do this”.* > > This is bigger than the discovery of bacteria, it is the discovery of > science. Indeed, the notion that things have explanations (other than “God > said so”) is one of the key revolutions in thought. > > *As for eating poultry, you can eat raw poultry.* although I have not > done this. Google duck, chicken, or goose tartare and find recipes. But I’d > be very careful about where the poultry came from and how it was dealt with > after killing. > > Q8 As a South Indian, which North Indian cities would you like to > live, and why? > > A8 Aravind Varier, Teacher (2011–present)Fri > > As a South Indian, I would like to live in the following North Indian > cities > > *Rank 1 : Chandigarh* > > I have heard this city to be one of the best planned cities in the country > and therefore it is obvious for any person to have access to all the basic > facilities. > > *Rank 2 : Indore* > > This city is considered to be one of the cleanest cities in the country > and it is natural for any person to be interested to live in a clean city. > > Next year, I am planning to visit Indore and will surely visit the Chappan > Food Street and taste all food offered at the 56 food stalls. > > *My note- I have read else Pondichery is one of the* old planned city and > Pudukkottai near Tanjore followed it. I have worked at Pudukkottai, > inter-junctions are very much and first time one may confuse about a > junction.All the roads are 95% straight at Pudukkottai. > > Q9 Can you pour concrete over an existing concrete driveway? > > A9 Joe Mills, B.S. in Civil Engineering, California State > University, Chico (Graduated 2021)1h > > *Yes. Largely speaking, you can pour concrete anywhere you want, whether > that’s on existing* concrete, gravel/AB, asphalt, dirt, etc. > Circumstances and environmental factors dictate whether or not it’s a good > idea. > > *Personally, I’d rather spend the money breaking it out and > recompacting/sloping the base and* pouring a new pad, but if your > original pad is still healthy and you would just like a 6” concrete section > instead of 3” (maybe you bought a semi, I have no idea). Reinforcing rebar > is obviously needed and I’d probably consider vertical dowels to hold it in > place better, but should work fine. > > Q10 Is Chennai’s sambar overrated (because sambar in > Hyderabad tastes way better than that of Chennai)? > > A10 Kanthaswamy Balasubramaniam, Lives in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, > India Sep 23 > > Nagarajan Srinivas sir may be able to recollect > > *Shanti Vihar in Luz Circle , according to me had the best Sambar. You > could smell it from the road.* > > Likewise Annapoorna Gowri (shankar) is the second best in Coimbatore > > Rayar Cafe in Mylapore was third > > Jyoti Vihar in Ho Chi Minh Sarani , Kolkata was fourth > > Hyderabad has no comparison to this Sambar > > Now Pesarattu?Biryani?Haleem? > > Yes Hyderabad is a solid challenger (I still rate Madurai higher in > Biryani)Not Sambar > > *I have eaten in many joints in Hyderabad but nowhere have i tasted the > Sambar like the above four.* > > *My favorite sambar in AP was a place called Sairam Tiffin Centre in > Vishakapatnam* > > *All the above QA are from Quora website on 11 -10-2022* > > *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .* > > *Compiled **and posted by R. 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