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Doze mode is just around the corner. Introduced in Marshmallow, as the shy guy that was allowed to step in only when your device went to sleep. ZzzZzzzz With the new N release, Doze mode becomes the rockstar. He rushes into the room with a big shabang by shooting all background services and network requests that forgot to get away. He should no longer be shy. He just shoots and dances on bones of your scheduled alarms, while you wonder why this particular task is no longer running. With the new Doze mode, you require to adapt your app architecture to the new reality. On this talk, we will learn how to survive Doze mode using Job Scheduler and stay in one piece.
Why is there a drought of rainwater harvesting in MumbaiVed-and-Techs
Rainwater harvesting (RWH) has been recognised as one of the important lifelines for human wellbeing by UNEP.
The rainwater harvesting stressed upon in this inquiry is the one engaged in locally, within the city limits of Mumbai and by relevant methods of rooftop water harvesting and ground water recharge.
Written by Janki Pandya and Rishi Aggarwal of Observer Research Foundation Mumbai.
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A powerpoint program describing the energy system of the human body and how energy therapy can help "tune-up" this system and assist you in feeling better. By Kathy Arneson.
Doze mode is just around the corner. Introduced in Marshmallow, as the shy guy that was allowed to step in only when your device went to sleep. ZzzZzzzz With the new N release, Doze mode becomes the rockstar. He rushes into the room with a big shabang by shooting all background services and network requests that forgot to get away. He should no longer be shy. He just shoots and dances on bones of your scheduled alarms, while you wonder why this particular task is no longer running. With the new Doze mode, you require to adapt your app architecture to the new reality. On this talk, we will learn how to survive Doze mode using Job Scheduler and stay in one piece.
Why is there a drought of rainwater harvesting in MumbaiVed-and-Techs
Rainwater harvesting (RWH) has been recognised as one of the important lifelines for human wellbeing by UNEP.
The rainwater harvesting stressed upon in this inquiry is the one engaged in locally, within the city limits of Mumbai and by relevant methods of rooftop water harvesting and ground water recharge.
Written by Janki Pandya and Rishi Aggarwal of Observer Research Foundation Mumbai.
This document was downloaded from https://www.academia.edu/5453499/Why_is_there_a_DROUGHT_of_RAINWATER_HARVESTING_in_Mumbai_by_Rishi_Aggarwal_and_Janki_Pandya
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
1. Computer Society of India
Bangalore
28 Feb 2007
The Science of Stress
And
The Art of Managing it
Vishu Hegde
Vice President, Quality,
MindTree Consulting
vishu_hegde@mindtree.com
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2. Background about the speaker
Electronics & Communication, Computer Science Engineer
20 years experience in the IT industry
Visited 18 different countries – some global experience
Professional roles:
System Engineering & Project Management on LCA Avionics at ADA
Quality Professional at Motorola covering India, Singapore, Japan, Korea,
China
Quality professional and senior leadership role at MindTree
Interests outside the profession:
Homeopathic practitioner, Physiology (neuroscience, endocrine system,
respiratory & circulatory mechanisms)
Ancient Indian Wisdom: Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, Vedantha
Modern Physics, Quantum Physics, Electro Magnetism
Trekking, Mountaineering, Nature study, Photography
Classical music, playing Tabala, singing
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3. What is Stress?
Stress is a state of Mind
Stress is a mind-body reaction/response to a situation
To flight from/fight the situation
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4. Why Stress Happens?
When a situation/condition is not Acceptable to us
When we want to do/get something but are unable
When ego is hurt (feedback, comments, criticism…)
When we loose something which we feel as important
…
Stress is mostly due to
Fear (of Future)
Worry (about Past)
And not so much due to Present Moment
It is always due to the perception of Mind
Different people ‘feel’ different stress levels for the same situations
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5. What Happens when Stressed?
Psychology of Stress: Emotional impact
Anxiety
Fear
Depression
Anger
Sadness
…
Physiology of Stress
Acidity
Ulcers
Heart ailments
Blood Pressure
Kidney problems
Diabetes
…
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6. Chain Reaction of Stress: The Negative Spiral
Triggers animal instinct Adrenalin increases
Mind perceives threat
of fight or flight to prepare the body
Heart beat increases to
Breathing becomes Blood pressure
supply more food & oxygen
fast & shallow increases
to body parts
Panic
Stomach readies for
Metabolism Overloaded Excretory Systems
processing more food
increases to clear the toxin
Acidity* increases
Imbalanced Endocrine Systems
Imbalanced Emotions
the chemical factories of
Fear, Anxiety, Anger, Depression*…
hormones, enzymes
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7. Some Impacts of Sustained and Unmanaged
Stress
Brain
Continues to operate in higher Beta state (15 to 26 cycles per second of
electrical impulses (EEG))
Continues to trigger the rest of the body mechanism and create stress
Blood Pressure remains high
High blood pressures can lead to Heart failure, paralysis (due to
breakdown of blood vessels in brain)…
Acidity, Ulcer and other digestive problems
Diabetes
Kidney problems due to overload on removing toxins from the body
Reduces immunity and makes body susceptible to diseases
….
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8. Some More Impacts
Human body & mind are a highly complex and integrated
system
Each system impacts the other: either positively or negatively
Stress and Mind induced effects on the body are far more
harmful than the external pollution
Internal Toxins are far more harmful than external
chemical/industrial pollution
ISO 14000 needs significant change in the globalized knowledge
era!
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9. Why Allopathic Medicines and Stimulants are not good for
managing Stress
Allopathic medicines directly add chemical to the body and
interfere with the internal chemical factories
E.g. Taking Antacids for Acidity neutralizes the acid in the
stomach. Then body thinks that the acid is not sufficient and starts
producing more.
E.g. Anti-depressants suppress the ability of brain cells to
generate electric impulses
People taking such drugs for prolonged time become dull
Stimulants like Tobacco, Coffee, Tea, Coco etc.
temporarily trigger higher activities
Subsequently body craves for more & more stimulants
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10. Then how to manage stress?
Turn it into a Positive Spiral
Break the negative cycle at each point
Some amount of Stress is healthy – it triggers and
energizes the system
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11. Managing Stress
Root Cause: Manage Mind
Positive Thinking and Attitude
Larger view of life
Meditation
Build capability to face stressful situations and reduce the impact of
stress at physiological level
Yoga
Pranayama
Healthy lifestyle and food habits
Have multiple positive energy sources
Hobbies, interests
…
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12. What does Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation do at
Physiological level?...
Yogasanas
Exercise different parts of the body
Combine with breathing
Postures: Stretch & hold, Compress & hold
Creates flexibility and hollowness, lightness
Helps in flow of water, food, oxygen, electrical signals and flow of
energy in the body
Isometric exercises
As against Isotonic exercises of aerobics, gym exercises which help to
build muscles which reduce the flexibility & become blockers over a
period
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13. What does Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation do at
Physiological level?...
Pranayama
E.g. Ujjai breath: Increases absorption of oxygen into the
hemoglobin by creating inhale pressure in lungs for osmosis
E.g. Bastrika pranayama: Increases the removal of carbon dioxide
from the blood plasma by creating exhale pressure in lungs for
osmosis
Increases oxidation and liberation of energy in every cell of the
body
Air filter analogy in automobiles
Stimulates nerve tips in lungs which have connection to the brain
area where Pituitary Gland is situated
Pituitary Gland is the master gland in the endocrine system and has a
strong influence on rest of the endocrine glands
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14. What does Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation do at
Physiological level?
Meditation
Takes the brain to Alpha state: electrical impulses of 8 to 14 cycles
per second
At deep meditation level (Samadhi state) brain goes to Theta
state: electrical impulses of 4 to 7 cycles per second
Leads to deep relaxation
Sudarshana Kriya of Art of Living
Takes the brain to higher beta state
Then takes the brain to deep relaxation
Thus exercises and expands the brain/mind capacity
Mind rules the body
Mind Nervous system Endocrine system rest of the body
function
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15. Importance of Endocrine System
Master gland
Controls all other glands
Body rhythm
Metabolism
Immune system
Adrenalin: heart rate, blood
pressure Insulin: blood sugar, energy
Enzymes produced by Endocrine glands influence every cell, organ and
function of the body
They regulate mood, growth, metabolism, tissue function, sexual &
reproductive processes
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16. Chain Reaction of Managing Stress: The Positive Spiral
Triggers hope, optimism, Adrenalin normal
Mind peaceful, joyful
Positive feelings to prepare the body
Heart beat normal to
Breathing becomes Blood pressure
supply normal food & oxygen
slow & deep normal
to body parts
Calm
Confident Stomach readies for
Metabolism Normal Excretory Systems
Composed processing normal food
normal to clear the toxin
Acidity normal
Balanced Endocrine Systems
Balanced Emotions
the chemical factories of
Energetic, Enthusiastic, Positive…….
hormones, enzymes
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17. Clinical Research Results…
Increased alertness and deeper relaxation Reduced tension and stress
of mind
Ref: Art Of Living Research with AIIMS, NIMHANS
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18. Clinical Research Results
Improved immunity
Increase in good cholesterol and
decrease in bad cholesterol
Decreased depression
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20. Human Body as the Energy System
Modern Science & Medicine consider human body as
merely electro-chemical, electro-mechanical and physical
phenomena
Ancient Indian & Eastern Spiritual Sciences consider it as
an Energy System
Universal Cosmic Energy (everything is common at atomic level)
Yoga – union of body, mind and spirit
Raja Yoga – Chakras
Reiki (which means life force in Japanese; Started by Dr. Mikao
Usui a doctor and Buddhist monk during 1860s)
Thai Chi, Acupressure, Acupuncture (originated in China)
Homeopathy (Started by Dr. Hahnemann a doctor in Germany
during 1800s)
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21. Chakras: Energy Centers
Chakras are situated near the key endocrine glands and nerve groups (plexus)
Wireless connection to brain; Connection to Cosmic universal energy
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22. Chakras and Naadis: Wireless Connection to Brain
World seen through the 5 sensors (wired connection) is narrow band:
gross, inert, matter world
World seen through Chakras & Nadis (wireless connection) is broad
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band: subtle, dynamic, energy world
23. Science of Homeopathy: Medicine of Energy System
Basic principle: what causes disease cures the disease also when
given in the potenticized form
Homeopathic medicine preparation
Potencization through the process of tritration
Transfer of atomic vibrations to the base substance. Not even a single
molecule of medicinal material will be present according to Avogadro
number
Curing principle
Right medicine creates energy vibrations in the human system (resonance
principle)
This increase the energy level to improve the health conditions
Typically causes initial aggravation and subsequently cures with
oscillations
Cures inside-out: Mind Emotional level Physical level
Mind & Emotional symptoms are the key for diagnosis
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25. What is “Success”?
The definition I liked most:
“The measure of Success is the number of joyful smiles per day
every day” – Shri Shri Ravishankar
Life is full of choices; The choices one makes determine
one’s life – they are like cross-roads
IQ < EQ < AQ < SQ : determine what choices one makes
Manage Mind
Healthy mind FOR a healthy body
It is mind, and not body, that differentiates the leader from the rest
Positive Energy is most fundamental to any Leader
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26. The Vicious Cycle
Priority Loose health Loose joy Less creative
1) Pursue money
2) Pursue fame
Less Accomplishment
More stress on the priorities Less Money Less Recognition
People spend half of their life in making money and loose health in
that process.
In the remaining half they spend that money trying to regain the health
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27. Make it a Virtuous Cycle
Priority More joy More creative
1) Pursue health
2) Pursue knowledge
More Accomplishment
Continue stress on the priorities More Money More Recognition
Pursue health (mind+body) and knowledge (universal
knowledge) then money & fame will follow as a byproduct
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28. Don’t believe me…
… But do not wait for proof
Explore
Experiment
Experience
Modern Science (“Matter” Science) : Proof first, then belief/trust
Spiritual Science (“Energy” Science): Believe/trust first, then proof comes
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29. Conclusion: The Simple Prescription
Practice Yoga & Pranayama (and Meditation) everyday*
Life will change at the most fundamental level
Art Of Living workshop is one of the best
Combines Raja Yoga, Karma Yoga (Service: Jesus), Bhakti Yoga
(Devotion: Narada, Chaitanya…), Jnana Yoga
Practical for family & social life, professional life and spiritual life
Use Homeopathy for chronic or hereditary health problems
to strengthen the positive spiral
Become better individuals and better leaders
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30. Some references…
On Homeopathy and Physiology
The Science of Homeopathy – by Dr. John Vikolthas
Homeopathy Materia Medica – by Dr. Boericke
Dr Padmanabhan padrdha@satyam.net.in
Human Anatomy & Physiology – by Dr. David Le Vay
On Reiki
Healing through Reiki – by MK Gupta
On Modern Science
Scientific American – Mind
Modern Physics – by Arthur Beiser
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31. Some more references
On Ancient Indian Wisdom
Art Of Living www.artofliving.org
www.lifepositive.com
Vedantha literature from Ramakrishna Mission
Celebrating Silence – by Shri Shri Ravishankar
Efficacy of Raja Yoga – Shri Ramachandra Mission
Raja Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga – Swami
Vivekananda
Patanjali Yoga Sutra
At Behavioral level
Stop Worrying and Start Living – by Dale Carneige
Emotional Intelligence – by Daniel Goleman
Power of Postive Thinking…… and so on
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