Plastic Ban in Tamilnadu From 1st January 2019 comment by M.A.Aleem Neurologist Trichy in Trichy Times Of India o 1.1.2019

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Domestic Traffic Flying High -The Hindu Trichy 28.12.18

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The Hindu Tiruchi 28.12.2018

Domestic traffic flying high

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Domestic traffic flying high

R. Rajaram

TIRUCHI, DECEMBER 28, 2018 00:00 IST

UPDATED: DECEMBER 28, 2018 05:17 IST

Clamour for direct flight service to nation’s commercial capital

Amid a spurt in domestic passenger traffic at Tiruchi international airport, local tourism circles have made a strong pitch for resuming direct flight services to the country’s financial capital, Mumbai, from here.
2018 saw a fast-growing Tiruchi airport getting connected to three key cities of Bengaluru, Kochi and Mumbai, thanks to new services launched by private airliners. In addition, there was direct connectivity to Chennai and more overseas flights.

Introduction of the new services had a positive impact with domestic passenger movement witnessing a two-fold increase from the begining of the current fiscal up to November.

Airports Authority of India (AAI) statistics show that domestic passenger movement exceeded 2.23 lakh from April to November in the current fiscal at Tiruchi airport as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year (April - November 2017) when the figure stood at 83,282.
The daily direct flight service from Tiruchi to Mumbai and from thereon to New Delhi and back operated by Jet Airways from March-end followed by launch of daily services to Bengaluru and Kochi by IndiGo, which also introduced four flights to Chennai from June, helped in boosting domestic traffic.

The Tiruchi-Mumbai-Delhi flight service was operated using Boeing 737-800 series aircraft with more seating capacity unlike ATR flights with limited seats to Chennai, Bengaluru and Kochi.

However, the sudden withdrawal of service in the New Delhi-Mumbai-Tiruchi-Mumbai- New Delhi sector in October-end, seven months after its introduction, came as a huge disappointment to frequent flyers from the delta region consistently seeking connectivity to more domestic destinations from here.
The airline stopped the daily service citing operational reasons notwithstanding the good patronage with the passenger load factor exceeding 80%.

Amid this scenario, Trichy Tourism Federation has now made a strong pitch for introduction of flight services in Mumbai-Tiruchi-Mumbai sector. The federation, in a representation to Air India authorities, requested the airline to operate service in the Mumbai-Tiruchi-Mumbai sector to benefit the business community and tourism.
In the representation, federation president V. Vasudevan said Air India was the first to introduce flight service in the Tiruchi-Mumbai sector twice a week a few years ago, which proved successful.

However, the operations were stopped.
The daily service introduced by Jet Airways in the New Delhi-Mumbai-Tiruchi-Mumbai-New Delhi sector from March registered an average 85% cabin factor in both directions. The representation further said that Tiruchi had a large business and ethnic community and a mixed traffic segment that would benefit trade community and tourism if the services were to be launched.

“Tiruchi is a rapidly growing city today attracting devotees to various shrines situated in this part of the region, besides housing prestigious educational institutions such as National Institute of Technology, Indian Institute of Management and Tamil Nadu National Law School and a slew of industries. Hence, there is a definite need to have direct connectivity with Mumbai at a time when Tiruchi airport is on an expansion mode,” says M.A. Aleem, member, Airports Advisory Committee, Tiruchi International Airport.

The Tiruchi-Mumbai service operated until a few months ago proved a real hit, and keeping this factor in mind the airlines should come forward to launch the service in the sector again, said Dr. Aleem.

Airliners would definitely not lose revenue by starting the service given the good load factor recorded earlier, added Dr. Aleem, a city-based neurologist.

Tiruchi is a rapidly growing city today attracting devotees to various shrines situated in this part of the region, besides housing prestigious educational institutions...there is a definite need to have direct connectivity with Mumbai

M.A. Aleem,
Member, Airport Advisory Committee

Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Health benefits of kisses- M.A.Aleem Neurologist Trichy Tamilnadu India


16 Reasons to Smooch: How Kissing Benefits Your Health


Kissing burns more calories per minute than does walking at three miles per hour.  Kissing utilizes 30 muscles to burn two-26 calories in a minute; walking at three miles per hour only burns up five calories in a minute.


Has the kissing waned in your relationship? Are you more the “air kiss” than “actual kiss” type when greeting your friends? Do you cringe when you see your aunt coming in for a big kiss at family functions? It may be time to pucker up!
Turns out that kissing — even your family and friends — has loads of mental and physical benefits that make getting your smooch on totally worth it. Here’s what the science says.

1. It boosts your ‘happy hormones’

Kissing triggers your brain to release a cocktail of chemicals that leave you feeling oh so good by igniting the pleasure centers of the brain.
These chemicals include oxytocindopamine, and serotonin, which can make you feel euphoric and encourage feelings of affection and bonding. It also lowers your cortisol (stress hormone) levels.

2. Which helps you bond with the other person

Oxytocin is a chemical linked to pair bonding. The rush of oxytocin released when you kiss causes feelings of affection and attachment. Kissing your partner can improve relationship satisfaction and may be especially important in long-term relationships.

3. And has a tangible impact on your self-esteem

In addition to boosting your happy hormones, kissing can reduce your cortisol levels — potentially improving your feelings of self-worth.
Researchers in one 2016 study found that participants who were unhappy with their physical appearance had higher cortisol levels.
Although more research is needed, experiencing a temporary drop in cortisol each time you kiss isn’t a bad way to pass the time.

4. It also relieves stress

Speaking of cortisol, kissing also lowers cortisol levels and stress. Kissing and other affectionate communication, like hugging and saying “I love you,” impacts the physiological processes related to stress management.

5. And reduces anxiety

Stress management includes how well you handle stress and anxiety. There’s nothing quite like a kiss and some affection to help calm you. Oxytocin decreases anxiety and increases relaxation and wellness.

6. It dilates your blood vessels, which helps reduce your blood pressure

Kissing increases your heart rate in a way that dilates your blood vessels, according to Andrea Demirjian, author of the book, “Kissing: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About One of Life’s Sweetest Pleasures.”
When your blood vessels dilate, your blood flow increases and causes an immediate decrease in your blood pressure. So this means that kissing is good for the heart, literally and metaphorically!

7. This can also help relieve cramps

The effect of dilated blood vessels and increased blood flow can help relieve cramps — a boost in feel-good chemicals and relief from period cramps? Getting your smooch on when you’re in the throes of a bad period might just be worth it.

8. And soothe headaches

Kiss the “not tonight dear, I have a headache” excuse goodbye. That dilation of blood vessels and lowered blood pressure can also relieve headaches. Kissing may also help you prevent headaches by lowering stress, which is a known headache trigger.

9. It can boost your immune system

Swapping spit can boost your immunity by exposing you to new germs that strengthen your immune systemOne 2014 study found that couples that kiss frequently share the same microbiota in their saliva and on their tongues.

10. And reduce allergic response

Kissing has been shown to provide significant relief from hives and other signs of allergic reaction associated with pollen and household dust mites. Stress also worsens allergic reactions, so kissing’s effect on stress may also reduce allergic response that way.

11. It’s tied to improvements in total cholesterol

One 2009 study found that couples who increased the frequency of romantic kissing experienced improvement in their total serum cholesterol. Keeping your cholesterol in check lowers your risk of several diseases, including heart diseaseand stroke.

12. It even helps prevent cavities by increasing saliva production

Kissing stimulates your salivary glands, which increases saliva production. Saliva lubricates your mouth, aids in swallowing, and helps keep food debris from sticking to your teeth, which can help prevent tooth decay and cavities.

13. It’s a solid barometer for physical compatibility with a romantic partner

Turns out the 1964 classic “The Shoop Shoop Song” was right — it’s in his kiss! One 2013 study found that kissing may help you assess the suitability of a potential partner. According to women surveyed, a first kiss can basically make it or break it when it comes to her attraction.

14. And kissing a romantic partner boosts your sex drive

Romantic kissing leads to sexual arousaland is often the driving force behind a woman’s decision to have sex with someone. Saliva also contains testosterone — a sex hormone that plays a role in sexual arousal. The longer and more passionately you kiss, the more testosterone gets released.

15. The more you kiss, the more you tighten and tone your facial muscles

The act of kissing can involve anywhere from 2 to 34 facial muscles. Kissing often and using these muscles on the regular acts like a workout for your face — and neck if you’re really into it!
This may help firm up your facial muscles. Working out your facial muscles can also increase collagen production, which contributes to firmer, younger-looking skin.

16. It even burns calories

Using those facial muscles also burns calories. You can burn anywhere from 2 to 26 calories per minute depending on how passionately you kiss. This may not be the best workout regime if you’re trying to lose weight, but it sure beats sweating on the elliptical trainer!

The bottom line

Kissing, regardless of whom you’re kissing, can have a positive impact on your emotional and physical wellbeing.
Kissing makes both parties feel good about themselves and can help strengthen relationships of all kinds, so kiss and kiss often. It’s good for you!

 

Trichy airport new terminal work

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For a Healthy Christmas Aleem.M.A. BMJ 2018;363:k5252

BMJ

Editor's Choice

Christmas 2018

The season of giving and sharing

BMJ 2018; 363 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k5252 (Published 13 December 2018)

Cite this as: BMJ 2018;363:k5252

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Re: The season of giving and sharing

For a Healthy Christmas

This Christmas you should be careful about your food items and gifts. It is useful to avoid sugar and cream rich food. You must also avoid fast food with excessive trans fats.

Overeating and the excessive use of high alcohol containing drinks are injurious to health during festival times like Christmas.

Please consider avoiding plastics in any form in your gifts to children and others.

It is better to avoid toxin emitting fireworks and pulling high decibel crackers during Christmas.

Please take care about driving speed, and avoid alcohol and using cell phones while driving during festival time.

Competing interests: No competing interests

14 December 2018

M.A. Aleem

Emeritus Professor of Neurology * Visiting Specialist in Neurology ** Consultant Neurologist ***

The Tamilnadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University * Dhanalakshami Srinivasan Medical College ** ABC Hospital ***

Chennai 600032* Perambalure 621212** Trichy 620018*** Tamilnadu India

@drmaaleem

WorldBrainDay2018 celebration in India in #World Neurology News letter @WorldNeurology

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