Antarman By MHC - Spectacular September 2022

ANTAR

Sehgal

Editorial

Dear Members

At the outset let me thank all the members who have contributed to this edition. This edition is rich in content across the three pillars of Motherhood Club Health, Wealth and Happiness.

Motherhood Club in the month of September took a social media detox and focused more on charity drives, offline activities and strategizing for the upcoming months. Our new Initiative Motherhood Club Podcast on Mentza was started in September 2022 The podcast was started with an objective to offer a powerful medium for our poets of Antarman to reach to a larger audience. The podcast is a weekly session scheduled every Saturday at 7.30 pm. The response to the same has been fairly good and many non-MHC Members have appreciated the initiative.

We initiated our social drive to support the little warriors Kids Suffering from cancer, raised 21000 rupees to send for ration for these kids, The same was distributed by Little Warrior Atharv, a child who is on a mission to bring cheer in the life of many kids suffering from the deadly ailment of cancer.

Our quarterly sanitary pad drive was conducted at Dehi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Bhopal and in the tribes of Karnataka and Assam More than 20,000 Pads were distributed impacting the life's of more than 500 women and girls from humble background

Old age home visit, ration distribution, and waterproof mattress cover was given to them, and blessings were seeked.

Motherhood club all through September has spent time in thinking of new initiatives that shall be launched in the new calendar year keeping our mission in mind - Nurturing the Nurturer. In the month of September 44 members across fields were felicitated by MentorX basis the recommendation of our Founder Mrs Akta Sehgal and 12 Teachers were felicitated by HV Foundation. Motherhood club Members are being recognized for the amazing work they are doing

We shall continue our focus on Health, Wealth and Happiness. In health our focus shall continue to be on Sanitary pad drives and cancer awareness We shall further deepen our endeavors on creating wealth across Money, knowledge and Literature. We will work on bringing cheer and smile to face of many across the spectrum through our initiative of Festival celebration, Talk shows and talent nurturing.

Wishing you all Happy Festivals and a great October ahead.

Best Regards

Akta Sehgal

Founder

Chief

Club, Antarman

three pillars Motherhood Club stands tall on. All our conversations and social drives are around these themes

HEALTH CORNER

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast cancer is the commonest malignancy among women globally. From being fourth in the list of most common cancers in India during the 1990s, it has now become the first

Breast cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer worldwide. More than two lakh women in India were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020.

Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer globally. It accounts for 1 in 4 cancer cases among women and is the leading cause of death from cancer in women. The estimated 2.2 million new cases indicate that one in every 10 cancers diagnosed in 2020 is breast cancer. In 2020, there were an estimated 684,996 deaths from breast cancer, with a disproportionate number of these deaths occurring in low resource settings

What Are the Symptoms?

There are different symptoms of breast cancer, and some people have no symptoms at all. Symptoms can include

Any change in the size or the shape of the breast. Pain in any area of the breast. Nipple discharge other than breast milk (including blood). A new lump in the breast or underarm.

How Can I Lower My Risk?

You can do things to help lower your breast cancer risk.

Keep a healthy weight and exercise regularly. Choose not to drink alcohol, or drink alcohol in moderation. If you are taking hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills, ask your doctor about the risks. Breastfeed your children, if possible.

HEALTH CORNER

ASTHMA in COVID 19 era

Covid 19 has altered the way we live and perceive our health care needs. What could have passed off as a simple sneeze or a seasonal cough now rings an alarm bell for us and we head to get a battery of tests done in panic mode Undoubtedly the worst affected were the asthma patients or the ones with allergic respiratory ailments. The panic bell would ring faster for them than anyone else and many a times their anxiety we would trigger another respiratory response which could also get fatal. As the world returns to normalcy, there are few lessons from Covid that we should never forget and imbibe forever. In this article I will discuss about allergic respiratory response, allergic asthma and how to prevent it.

First of all we need to understand that whenever our body encounters any foreign object which it identifies as fatal, it triggers an immune response which is called allergy. The object causing this immune trigger are called allergens and any seemingly harmless object can trigger allergy. When triggered, the immune system begins to make antibodies against the allergen and release them in bloodstream whenever it comes in contact with it which mostly manifests as cough, sneeze, rashes, fever, etc.

Amongst these allergic responses the ones which affect our respiratory system (lungs, airways and nasal passages) are called Respiratory allergies which have typical symptoms of like sneezing, congestion, and watery eyes. Allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis are the two types of respiratory allergies. Allergic rhinitis (also called hay fever) results in nasal symptoms and itchy, watery eyes, while allergic asthma results in airway constriction. Symptoms of allergic rhinitis include: Itchy nose mouth throat and eyes Sneezing C in A m

So how do you get to know whether it's a simple sneeze or allergy ?Well, watch out for these symptoms above and get your allergy test done. There are two basic types of allergy tests : Skin test and Bood test. While skin test is more reliable and involves scraping a small section of skin with an allergen, then watching to see if you react, blood test (RAST and ELISA) measures allergy specific antibodies in your blood and is less reliable than former. Although there is no cure for respiratory allergies, its symptoms can be treated with immunotherapy, antihistamines, nasal sprays, and more. Hence, if you have symptoms and the tests have confirmed that you have respiratory allergy, then it is always advisable to first and foremost see your doctor. Avoid any self medication, home remedies or counter top medication.

HEALTH CORNER

The first treatment for respiratory allergies is to avoid allergens that trigger your symptoms. In general following practices in daily lifestyle can help you mitigate your chances of triggering an immune response: Place zippered coverings on your pillows and mattresses, Wash bedding frequently in hot water, try not to keep stuffed toys in bedroom, replace wall to wall carpeting with hard flooring, Dust regularly with a damp rags, Keep windows

closed during pollen season, shower and change clothes after being outside, rinse your nasal passages, bathe your pet frequently to reduce exposure to dander, keep high moisture areas (kitchen and bathroom) clean and free of mold, keep your home’s humidity between 30% to 50%, avoid smoke, fragrances, and cold air. Even after taking all these measures of you still get asthma or hay fever, don't wait to visit your doctor. Asthma attacks can be life threatening, do watch out for these symptoms of emergency if you get asthma attack: Rapid worsening of shortness of breath or wheezing, no improvement even after using a quick relief inhaler, shortness of breath when you are doing minimal physical activity. Remember to take medicines on time and see your doctor regularly, because treatment of allergic asthma needs constant monitoring and review of medicine. These were some of the lessons that Covid has left humanity with and it is high time that we keep this lessons in our mind if we are to live a healthy life. Stay vigilant, breathe easy and live happily.

Dr Ashish Jaiswal MD , FCCP, FCCS, MERS

Senior consultant, Plulmonary and critical care medicine Director, Kashvi Multispeciality hospital , Noida extension

ORAL HEALTH SERIES

By Dr Neena Moitra , BDS,MDS

Symptoms of dental and oral problems

You shouldn’t wait until you have symptoms to visit your dentist Going to the dentist twice a year will usually allow them to catch a problem before you even notice any symptoms

If you experience any of the following warning signs of dental health issues, you should make an appointment to see your dentist as soon as possible:

• Toothache

• Bleeding or swollen gums after brushing or flossing

• Chronic bad breath

• Sudden sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures or beverages

• Loose teeth

• Missing teeth

• Receding gums

• Ulcers, sores, or tender areas in the mouth that won’t heal after a week

• Pain with chewing or biting

• Swelling of the face and cheek

• Clicking of the jaw

• Cracked or broken teeth

• Frequent dry mouth

Crooked or uneven teeth

• Forwardly placed teeth

• Deep or open bite

• Oral habits like thumb sucking, lip sucking, tongue thrusting, nail biting and snoring

Causes of dental and oral diseases

Your oral cavity collects all sorts of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Some of them belong there, making up the normal flora of your mouth They’re generally harmless in small quantities But a diet high in sugar creates conditions in which acid producing bacteria can flourish This acid dissolves tooth enamel and causes dental cavities. Bacteria near your gum line thrive in a sticky matrix called plaque Plaque accumulates, hardens, and migrates down the length of your tooth if it isn’t removed regularly by brushing and flossing This can inflame your gums and cause the condition known as gingivitis Increased inflammation causes your gums to begin to pull away from your teeth. This process creates pockets in which pus may eventually collect This more advanced stage of gum disease is called periodontitis

There are many factors that contribute to gingivitis and periodontitis, including:

• Poor brushing habits

• Frequent snacking on sugary foods and drinks

• Use of medications that reduce the amount of saliva in the mouth

• Family history

• Hormonal changes in women

• Acid reflux

• Smoking

• Medical conditions like Diabetes , HIV

Diagnosing dental and oral diseases

Most dental and oral problems can be diagnosed during a dental exam. During an exam, your dentist will closely inspect your:

• Teeth

• Gums

• Tongue

• Cheeks

• Jaw

Your dentist might tap or scrape at your teeth with various tools or instruments to assist with a diagnosis They might take dental x rays for better diagnosis. Be sure to tell your dentist if you ’ re pregnant.If your dentist finds any abnormal lumps, lesions, or growths in your mouth, they may perform a gum biopsy

FIN

GURU - CONTRIBUTION

Women Money and Bias

Wishful thinking of many women, lets collaborate and get together, let's work towards our better future. Let's look back a few generations, our grandmothers were mostly uneducated and were always confined to the house and yet they ran the house in the most effective manner from budgeting to saving to creating emergency fund from the expense that the husbands gave to run the house. Came our mother's generation, many got educated yet they were homemakers as were made to believe that their sole purpose in life is to manage kids and the man of the house is and will only be the bread earner of the family. Many then either worked out of choice or out of compulsion

Come today, yet not all are 100% educated and not all are working and Financially Independent The ones who have become financially independent feel elated and empowered. Here I ask all of you who are reading this blog, is being financially independent actually being empowered? Since women have become financially independent there are many decisions that she has started to take independently, but what happens when she has to manage her on money matters, why is she still dependent on her male counterparts - be it a father, brother husband or son? Some food to ponder An empowered women is someone who is financially independent but also financially confident One of the reasons why women still struggle to break the patriarchy is due to lack of financial confidence in dealing with money matters. Well, you may say, many do yes, they do but even today 33% of the women world over don't find themselves confident in money matters. 60 % relationships are a victim of Financial Infidelity, 30% couples have lied about money matters and 30% chose to hide and not have a discussion on this. My own survey showed the same results, 60 % of the women didn't know what financial infidelity means. Due to lack of interest, knowledge and confidence in money matters we surely are supporting the Patriarchy

I believe no gender is superior or weaker, yet we the fairer sex is made to believe that we are weaker. How can we be weak? - we are the creator, the nurturer, the leaders and above all role model of many kids who look up to their mother for guidance direction and values. While we are trying hard for equality and inclusiveness but do, we ourselves believe in it. Under no stretch of imagination am I trying to belittle women here, all I am trying to say is that are we not just talking about it and not actioning it? How many of us supports women in their endeavor's, trust them with their capabilities and above all believe in their potential. How many of you are willing to walk that extra mile to hone up your skills to manage your money that you work so hard to earn.

If the answers to my questions is yes, perhaps we are ready to #breakthebias. When we ourselves shall #breakthebias, bring a shift in our mindset, we shall be above many challenges that we fail. We need to accept the differences and acknowledge our own abilities and learn to say NO for a NO and YES

Wisdom of the Ages by

Wayne W. Dyer Book Review Mukesh Bhatnagar Co Editor Antarman

Teaching and Learning are two planks of education. If there is teaching but no learning, teaching is futile. At the same time if there is learning, but no application in personal life, learning is futile. In nutshell teaching, learning and applying the same in personal growth, go hand in hand. In a way, that way we make our society, ethically and spiritually progressive and the world a better place to live in.

Dr Wayne W Dyer's book "Wisdom of the Ages" brings before us, some powerful collection of writings, poems, and sayings by some of the greatest thinkers of the past twenty five centuries. The uniqueness of the book is its analytical approach, with which the author explains the meaning and context of each piece of wisdom and more importantly how one can apply those teachings in day to day life even in modern times. There are sixty wisdom nuggets from sixty masters from as early as Buddha (563BC 483BC) India, Pythagoras (580 BC 500BC) Greece, Confucius (551BC 479BC) China, Jesus of Nazareth (6 BC 30 AD), (Jalaluddin Rumi (1207 AD 1273AD ) Persia, Leonardo de Vinci (1422 1519) Italy, to as near as R N Tagore, M K Gandhi, Paramhansa Yoganand, Robert Frost, Martin Luther King (Jr), Mother Teresa. None of them are with us including the author, who passed away in 2015, but there is a trail of their teachings which has enlightened the world and continues to enlighten.

The book originally written in 1975 brings forth the key attributes of a satisfying and peaceful life through the reference of some greatest social influencers, of their times Many of them were considered troublemakers, and were even put to death for their beliefs. But they never wavered from their path of self discovery and enlightening.

Wayne Dyer has classified their teachings into wisdom nuggets to make the reader understand there relevance, importance and utility in life. 'Meditation', 'Knowing', 'Leadership', 'Grief as a Blessing', 'Balance' 'Hope', 'Humility', 'Solitude', 'Highest Self', 'Appreciation', 'Suffering', 'Prayer', 'Forgiveness' et cetera He has picked 19 luminaries from America, 17 from England, 7 from India, 4 from Italy, 3 from China, 2 each from France, Greece & Ireland and 1 each from Iran, Israel, Germany and Persia, to make the reader understand his true self.

The book rejuvenates the reader spiritually, morally, ethically thereby rendering a purpose in life. Go for the book and read a chapter daily for two months and feel truly enlightened.

Before nature awoke in the early morning, heavy rain lashed for an hour, soaking cute little Dolly's thatched hut, which was surrounded by water.

Little raindrops started dripping from the small holes and fell on Dolly's face, who was fast asleep. She just realised it wasn't a dream after a few drops wet her face. She awoke and began playing with the drops, catching them with her tiny hands. She was having so much fun without disturbing her parents, who were still sleeping As the clouds parted to allow the sun to rise, it peered through the roof hole and landed on Dolly's face. She smiled brightly as she winked at the sun. Her smile sparkled like PRISTINE DROPS OF DEW

Saradha Iyer

Self Exploration

I have a journey to begin

My attache case

I have packed Renewed radiance

Happy hopes Daring dreams

Sugary smiles

All in abundance

Neatly arrayed my Self esteem Self belief And a whole lot of Oorja For munching I stacked unfelt emotions

Ideas Memories

Self analysis I tucked on top I was fairly ready

And of course

Preparedness seemed almost complete I started with full zest

As I looked back No smiling faces

To wish me luck No Happy gudbyes No waving hands

Just a sad trail of emptiness I felt forlorn

A silent thought cringed me inside Wanted to retreat Was this journey worth Anything at all Summoned my thoughts I shrugged my shoulders Nudged my conscience

..this is my new beginning A journey of self exploration

Nidhi Bansal

Staying Positive The Attitude

Being positive, being certain, being cocksure- these are not just words, but they mean a lot to everyone as they clear one ’ s mind status and by saying that we are having no doubt of any wrong happening as positivity intensifies sureness or certainty. With positivity we can cross mountains, ignoring all pain as we need to train our mind to see all good in every situation. Difficulties or ups & down are part & parcel of life they make us learn how to live life. By saying positive things & keeping our face towards the sun we will only see the Sunshine and situations will become easier to handle as it gives us hope to fight.

It’s our thoughts which are sometimes negative and sometimes positive Negative thoughts will always lead to closed roads while with positive attitude may lead to many other ways to solve problem. Better days follow with bad days so we should prepare for both situation with open mind and positive attitude. Sometimes we don’t get what we have planned for, and this makes us leave our positivity behind but that is not a solution, we should get up wearing with our positive attitude to look the best out of worst and also help others too to get out of difficult situations. No one gets happy life we need to create happiness for our wellbeing. As, we know magic happen to those who believe in magic. So, let’s spread this magic around with our positive thoughts so that we can live happily during harsh timings of life There’s always a ray of hope just we need to have patience & belief. With this positivism we can not only make our rainbow more colorful but also can be a rainbow in someone ’ s dark sky.

Rashmi Mehta

Colour Therapy by Dr. Rina Gupta

Colours have always played an integral role on the life on earth. We get the entire spectrum of colours from sunlight and each colour vibrates at a different frequency and transmit energy. Colour therapy, also known as Chromo therapy use the positive effects of colours to balance the body’s energy centers or chakras. An imbalance in the energy centers is believed to be the key reason behind the manifestation of disease Imbalance, which could occur in the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels, is rectified with the aid of colour therapy.

Origin

Healing through colours was prevalent thousands of years ago and can be traced back to Ancient Egypt and Greece In India, ancient Indian scriptures, such as Atharvana Veda, describes colour healing through the rays of the sun and traditional Ayurveda affirms the healing powers of colours.

Colour Energy

Nature is full of colours that are light energy and every cell in the body requires this energy. Therefore, it is no surprise that we are drawn to colours. The energy vibration of colours are used to enhance and balance the physical, emotional and spiritual state of a person. Harmonious, soothing colours are key triggers for healing. They promote health and inner harmony. Colours impact our mood, health, and thought process. When we heighten our awareness to the energy of colour, it helps to transform our pattern of health and well-being and improves overall quality of life

Colors have a direct influence on our thoughts, moods and behaviors because when the light energy of the color enters our bodies, it stimulates the pituitary and pineal glands to secrete certain hormones. It can be seen below how different colours reflect our moods and thoughts,

RED – Represents vitality, creativity, energy and power It stimulates the sympathetic nervous system. Excess of red can make a person agitated and aggressive.

ORANGE An energizing color with a gentle warming effect and helps to uplift the spirit of people who are depressed.

YELLOW Stimulates the intellect and has a cheering effect.

GREEN – Represents balance, harmony, and hope. It helps to calm nerves and create a serene atmosphere.

BLUE Represents truth, nobility, and serenity Blue coloured clothing beat the summer heat. Too much of blue can induces sadness and depression. BLUE and WHITE stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system.

INDIGO Stimulates the intellect, while also instilling courage, authority and calmness.

VIOLET Represents creativity. It is useful in treating people who are emotionally agitated.

IIT Kharagpur

Anuj Malhotra

Hand Knitted Sweaters by

Pruthi Khurana

Art By Swetha Sundar

Art By Archana Joshi

Art by Ratan Kumar Agarwala

Testimonials

I am Mrs. Shreen Vardhan Sharma, founder of Unnati (a school of learning).

On the auspicious occasion of Teachers' Day, it was an honour for me and my team of 23 teachers , from 5 different states and one from abroad to be awarded with prestigious Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Award by Motherhood Club and Mentorx. Consequently due to this renowned Award, my school has gained positive publicity and the energy level of the team has also gone up enormously. I personally feel that they felt truly humbled and thrilled to receive this honourable award. Such a token of appreciation creates a great impact on the recipient and is an opportunity to thank teachers who go an extra mile for their pupils' welfare. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for believing in us and considering us worthy of such a prestigious award. We all will be indebted to you all.

I am so grateful to all the honorable members of Motherhood Club, Kiddomentoring, Samachar 24 plus, H.V Foundation and MentorX for their kind gesture of nominating and appreciating my work in the field of education

Thanks a lot once again.

From Anita Sharma

Nezhat Charna.

I have been part of the Unnati family, teaching English for more than a year now, through which I have gotten to know Mrs. Akta Sehgal, Kiddomentoring, Motherhood Club and Samachar 24 Plus. These organisations, provides young children a fantastic platform to showcase their talents, get individual recognition and the numerous talk shows hosted by Mrs. Akta Sehgal give adults and kids alike the opportunity to learn from each other.

I feel extremely privileged to be awarded by the Motherhood Club, Kiddomentoring, Samchar 24 plus, H.V Foundation and Mentorx for Teachers Day and I am sure they will continue to make a difference in every child's life. Thank you very much for the honour.

Dear Akta and the entire team of Motherhood Club,I was thrilled to bits when

I came to know that I was one of the recipients for this prestigious award, it gave me immense pleasure, especially when the work is recognised at such a big platform. You have boosted the morales of the entire team of Unnati. In fact this prestigious award Dr . Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Award by Motherhood club and Mentorx has filled us with new life and new energy, to do more and more for the society. Thank you once again Motherhood club.

I am Mrs kanchan Hiranandani. Fortunately I joined unnati one and a half year back with the help of Akta mam but i recieved so much love and affection from everyone in such a short span that i always felt to be a part of it for years.

I would really like to thank Akta mam for honouring us with such a prestigious Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Award by Motherhood club and Mentorx This really motivate us to teach our lovely kids with more dedication and love. I am greatful to God who helped me to be a part of unnati and Motherhood club.