Tears of grief, joy, laughter and irritation under the microscope

Tears aren't just water. They're primarily made up of water, salts, antibodies and lysozymes, but the composition depends on the type of tear. There are three main types - basal tears, reflex tears, and weeping tears.

As you can see, they can look incredibly different when evaporated and placed under a microscope.

This photo series by Rose-Lynn Fisher captures tears of grief, joy, laughter and irritation under the microscope.

The Shoebill

The Shoebill (Balaeniceps rex) also known as Whalehead or Shoe-billed Stork, is a very large stork-like bird. It derives its name from its massive shoe-shaped bill. Although it has a somewhat stork-like overall form and has previously been classified in the order Ciconiiformes, its true affiliations with other living birds is ambiguous. Some authorities now reclassify it with the Pelecaniformes. The adult is mainly grey while the juveniles are browner. It lives in tropical east Africa in large swamps from Sudan to Zambia. 

Source: Wikipedia

World Oldest Trees

Caracal Cat, Desert Lynx

Look, Pokémon babies! No, just kidding. These are kittens of the caracal cat, also known as the desert lynx. They're found across Africa, central Asia and southwest Asia into India.

Check out the tuft of hair on top of their ears - as adults, it's a full 50% the length of the ear itself.

Eye Teeth

A Child's Skull before losing baby teeth.

The fish with a transparent head!

Very little light reaches the dark depths of the ocean. Consequently we see many adaptions regarding light among deep-sea organisms, from extreme sensitivity to bio-luminescence. But as strange as they can seem, the barreleye fish blows them all away - it has evolved to see through its own head.

The green orbs you see are its eyes, which spend most of their time gazing upwards through its transparent "forehead" for prey. This "forehead" is actually a fluid-filled sack. When it spots something it likes, it rotates them forward so its field of vision and mouth are now aligned to hunt. Until 2009 it was thought that these eyes were fixed staring upwards, but finding a live specimen revealed their mobility.

The two spots you can see near the mouth are called nares, which the barreleye uses to filter the water for chemical traces. In addition to the stunning head adaptation, the yellow pigment of the eyes help the barreleye distinguish between sunlight from the surface and light coming from bio-luminiscent fish. A fascinating example of evolution indeed.

Plants Found On The Moon

In a startling discovery scientists attached to the European Space agency have found what they believe to be Tomato plants growing on the moon quite near to the plains of tranquility. After going through reams of data, Professor Fodder of the European Center for space and strategic exploration agency (ECSTE), will announce to the worlds scientific community that plants the size of trees are growing on the moon.  How does he know this? Through carbon and infrared detection equipment installed on the international space station. 

Although they had problems to identify them when first discovered, they have now confirmed and identified the plants as giant tomato plants. Furthermore they have estimated each tomato fruit, weighs in at the astounding weight of 7 Kilos.  Talking with reporters from the “National Enquirer” Professor Fodder said “how these plants got there we have no idea, but our initial suspicions fall on Neil Armstrong.” Neil Armstrong a keen gardener and was also the first person to set foot on the moon. Furthermore his first foot prints are quite close to where the giant plants are located. When questioned Neil Armstrong did admit to carrying a small packet of mixed seeds with him on his historic journey to the moon, but did not actually admit to planting them there.  Not satisfied by Neil Armstrong’s answers the scientific community headed by Professor Fodder visited Mr Armstrong in the garden of his Texas, house in order to clarify the National Enquirers story. Unfortunately this also turned out to be a dead end as NASA had told Neil Armstrong to be quiet and not divulge what type of tomatoes seeds he took with him to the moon.  In another twist to this story Heinz, has offered the scientists a substantial sum of money for the rights to harvest these giant plants, once they figure out just how these plants are watered, as it is still a mystery to the scientific community. However one idea put forward is that the plants pick up moisture when asteroids start to dissolve or are in a decaying orbit, thus releasing moisture into the solar winds. One thing for sure though, make sure you treat your bottle of Heinz tomato ketchup with reference, the tomatoes inside may have come from the moon.

Aloe Vera: Plant of Immortality

The aloe vera miracle: A natural medicine for cancer, cholesterol, diabetes, inflammation, IBS, and other health conditions... 

When I say aloe vera is the most impressive medicinal herb invented by nature, (Garlic would be a close second.) There is nothing on this planet that offers the amazing variety of healing benefits granted by aloe vera. In a single plant, aloe vera offers potent, natural medicine that:

• Halts the growth of cancer tumors.

• Lowers high cholesterol.

• Repairs "sludge blood" and reverses "sticky blood".

• Boosts the oxygenation of your blood.

• Eases inflammation and soothes arthritis pain.

• Protects the body from oxidative stress.

• Prevents kidney stones and protects the body from oxalates in coffee and tea.

• Alkalizes the body, helping to balance overly acidic dietary habits.

• Cures ulcers, IBS, Crohn's disease and other digestive disorders.

• Reduces high blood pressure natural, by treating the cause, not just the symptoms.

• Nourishes the body with minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glyconutrients.

• Accelerates healing from physical burns and radiation burns.

• Replaces dozens of first aid products, makes bandages and antibacterial sprays obsolete.

• Halts colon cancer, heals the intestines and lubricates the digestive tract.

• Ends constipation.

• Stabilizes blood sugar and reduces triglycerides in diabetics.

• Prevents and treats candida infections.

• Protects the kidneys from disease.

• Functions as nature's own "sports drink" for electrolyte balance, making common sports drinks obsolete.

• Boosts cardiovascular performance and physical endurance.

• Speeds recovery from injury or physical exertion.

• Hydrates the skin, accelerates skin repair.

Truly, there is nothing else that compares to the medicinal potential of aloe vera. And yet most people only know about the topical applications of aloe vera gel. They think it's only good for sunburns. In reality, aloe vera is useful for both external and internal use

Facts of Human Brain : Man & Woman Brain

Difference Between Man & Women

1. MULTI-TASKING
Women's brains designed to concentrate multiple task at a time. Women can Watch a TV and Talk over phone and cook. Mens brains designed to concentrate only one work at a time. Men can not watch TV and talk over the phone at the same time. they stop the TV while Talking. They can either watch TV or talk over the phone or cook.

2. LANGUAGE
Women can easily learn many languages. But can not find solutions to problems. Men can not easily learn languages, they can easily solve problems. That's why in average a 3 years old girl has three times higher vocabulary than a 3 yeard old boy.

3. ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Men's brains has a lot of space for handling the analytical process. They can analyze and find the solution for a process and design a map of a building easily. But If a complex map is viewed by women, they can not understand it. Women can not understand the details of a map easily, For them it is just a dump of lines on a paper.

4. CAR DRIVING
While driving a car, mans analytical spaces are used in his brain. He can drive a car fastly. If he sees an object at long distance, immediately his brain classifies the object (bus or van or car) direction and speed of the object and he drives accordingly. Where woman take a long time to recognize the object direction/ speed. Mans single process mind stops the audio in the car (if any), then concentrates only on driving.

5. LYING
When men lie to women face to face, they get caught easily. Womans super natural brain observes facial expression 70%, body language 20% and words coming from the mouth 10%. Mens brain does not have this. Women easily lie to men face to face. So guys, do not lie face to face.

6. PROBLEMS SOLVING
If a man have a lot of problems, his brain clearly classifies the problems and puts them in individual rooms in the brain and then finds the solution one by one. You can see many guys looking at the sky for a long time. If a woman has a lot of problems, her brain can not classify the problems. she wants some one to hear that. After telling everything to a person she goes happily to bed. She does not worry about the problems being solved or not.

7. WHAT THEY WANT
Men want status, success, solutions, big process, etc... But Women want relationship, friends, family, etc...

8. UNHAPPINESS
If women are unhappy with their relations, they can not concentrate on their work. If men are unhappy with their work, they can not concentrate on the relations.

9. SPEECH
Women use indirect language in speech. But Men use direct language.

10. HANDLING EMOTION
Women talk a lot without thinking. Men act a lot without thinking.

Hippos Milk is Pink

Hippopotamuses have adapted to utilize two unique
acid secretions in their skin.
The first is called "hipposudoric acid" and the
second is called "norhipposudoric acid".
Since these are strong acids, they deter the growth
of bacteria on the skin.
In addition, hipposudoric acid is colored bright red
while norhipposudoric acid is colored bright orange.
The combination of these two acids provides
hippopotamuses with a sunscreen effect because
these colors absorb dangerous, cell-destroying
ultraviolet light.
Hippopotamus milk is most likely pink due to the
combination of these acidic secretions with off-
white milk (red + white = pink).

Papaya the Health Wonder

1.Papaya is a fruit that is rich in fiber and lowers cholesterol levels. It contains enzymes that help prevent oxidization of cholesterol, which in return helps to prevent heart-attacks.

2.The antioxidants in papaya help in controlling premature ageing. This quality of papaya helps you to get a younger look.

3.Papaya contains a high amount of potassium and the flesh of papaya is very high in Vitamin A.

4.Papaya seeds and leaves are useful in treating intestinal worms found in the body.

5.Papaya helps prevent constipation and also aid in digestion. Papaya contains the protein called papain which is a digestive enzyme that helps in natural digestion process.

6.Papaya juice helps in alleviating infections of the colon by clearing away the infection, pus and mucus. Regular consumption will help in improving the problem.

7.The skin of papaya is excellent for treating skin wounds and places that do not heal quickly.

8.Papaya is low in calories and high in nutritive value hence it is an excellent food for those on a diet.

9.Regularly consuming papaya helps to relieve morning sickness and nausea.

10.Papaya has anti-inflammatory properties and anti-cancerous properties. The anti-inflammatory properties in papaya will help reduce pain for those suffering from arthritis, edema and osteoporosis.

11.Papaya is very good for those who frequently suffer from cold, cough or flu because intake of papaya boosts the immune system. The high concentration of Vitamin C and Vitamin A contained in papaya is very beneficial to strengthen the immune system.

12.Papaya is also very good for the hair and helps in controlling dandruff. Papaya shampoos are good for the hair and are available in many health stores.

13.Raw papaya also helps in reducing menstrual irregularities for women. Papaya helps to ease the condition by promoting natural flow of menstruation.

14.Papaya cleans the stomach and studies have shown that papaya alone eaten for 3 to 4 days has a highly beneficial tonic effect upon the stomach and intestines.

All the parts of the papaya fruit are useful and beneficial. Right from the seeds to the papaya leaves and the flesh of the fruit, all of it has some value. Both the inside and the outside of the fruit can be utilized .Thus no part of the fruit is useless or goes as a waste.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF GUAVA

1. Rich in Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin A-B-C and Content Folic and Nicotinic Acid.

2. Prevents Prostate Cancer and High Blood Pressure.

3. Remedy for Prolonged Menstruation, Asthma, Acidosis, Catarrh.

4. Cough and Cold Fighter, acts as a Respiratory track disinfectant.

5. Relief Constipation, improve Digestion system, helps Losing Weight.

6. Battles Diabetes by lowering blood glucose levels and avoid scurvy.

Back Pain Remedies

A very common problem from ages in man-kind is the pain in the lower back referred as back pain It can be due to poor postural habits, strains, and also muscle tension. It is also very common in pregnant woman due to the stretching of ligaments around uterus. Here are some remedies for the lower back pain.

1.Keep one warm and eat only hot items in case of a chronic back pain.

2. Garlic should be included in diet on regular basis.

3. Tulsi is the best medicine. Boil tulsi in water until the syrup is reduced to half of actual size and add salt after cooling.

4. Massage with eucalyptus and mustard oil is very favorable for severe back aches

5. Half a tea spoon of jaggery is very effective medicine that can be eaten with warm water after meals only.

6. Cardamom with honey shows the best results at times of back ache.

7. Massage with any ointment will be useful

8. Take a cloth or jute bag full of ice. Now start massaging with that back. It helps to reduce the inflammation in the back.

9. Sleeping on firm mattresses facing to the ceiling helps to have proper blood flow and there by reducing the aches.

10. Exercise is the best way to keep fit from all types of ache.

Mind Blowing Tips

SOMETHING YOU MIGHT HAVE NOT KNOWN And NEED TO KNOW !!

Ants Problem:
Ants hate Cucumbers. "KEEP the skin of Cucumbers near the
Place where they are or at Ant Hole.

To Get Pure & Clean Ice :
"Boil Water first before placing in the Freezer"

To make the Mirror Shine:
"Clean with Sprite"

To remove Chewing Gum from Clothes:
"Keep the Cloth in the Freezer for One Hour"

To Whiten White Clothes:
"Soak White Clothes in hot water with a Slice of Lemon for 10 Minutes"

To give a Shine to your Hair:
"Add one Teaspoon of Vinegar to Hair, then wash Hair"

To get maximum Juice out of Lemons:
"Soak Lemons in Hot Water for One Hour, and then juice them"

To avoid smell of Cabbage while cooking:
"Keep a piece of Bread on the Cabbage in the Vessel while cooking"

To avoid Tears while cutting Onions
"Chew Gum"

To boil Potatoes quickly:
"Skin one Potato from one side only before boiling"

To remove Ink from Clothes:
"Put Toothpaste on the Ink Spots generously and let it dry completely, then wash"

To skin Sweet Potatoes quickly :
"Soak in Cold Water immediately after boiling"

To get rid of Mice or Rats:
"Sprinkle Black Pepper in places where you find Mice & Rats. They will run away"

Take Water Before Bedtime..
"About 90% of Heart Attacks occur Early in the Morning & it can
be reduced if one takes a Glass or two of Water before going
to bed at Night"

We Know Water is important but never knew about the Special Times one has to drink it.. !!

Did you ???

Drinking Water at the Right Time Maximizes its effectiveness on the
Human Body;

1 Glass of Water after waking up - helps to activate internal
organs..

1 Glass of Water 30 Minutes before a Meal - helps digestion..

1 Glass of Water before taking a Bath - helps lower your blood
pressure.

1 Glass of Water before going to Bed - avoids Stroke or Heart
Attack.

Chinese Proverb Says:
'When someone shares something of value with you and
you benefit from it, You have a moral obligation to share it
with others too.'

Uric Acid / Gout Problem ?? Here's your Solution

First boil at least 3 liters of water, wash properly a green papaya of medium size, slice and remove the seeds, then cut into small
cubes then place into the water and bring to boil, then add tea leaves (oolong) or green tea at least 5 bags similar to the tea making process. This is very effective for treatment of GOUT/URIC ACID. Frequently drinking this formula will heal the pain you've been suffering. Important point, skin of the papaya should be included !



Dosage: Drink frequently. About 3-4 glasses a day. After symptoms are cured, drink once every week to maintain alkaline state of the body.

Foods that lowers your Cholesterol Level

1: Oats are rich in fiber. The soluble fiber contained in oatmeal reduces the LDL levels in your body. Oats also contain beta-glucol, which helps to absorb the LDL cholesterol, process it, and expel it from the body in your excrement.
2: Fish is one of the best foods to lower cholesterol, as it contains Omega-3 fatty acids that will be instrumental in improving your overall heart health. Omega-3 fatty acids also increase the levels of HDL in the body, thus helping to combat the LDL more effectively. The best fish to eat include mackerel, salmon, albacore tuna, halibut, sardines, herring and lake trout.
3: Nuts are some of the best foods to lower cholesterol, as they are rich in polyunsaturated fats. Walnuts, almonds are some of the nuts that are top cholesterol lowering foods, as long as they aren't salted. It is important that you eat no more than a handful of nuts.
4: Beans are excellent for your heart. Beans are high in fiber, and they contain a lot of protein that is low in fat. "Studies have shown that beans can help to lower cholesterol by as much as 8% with only half a cup of beans eaten regularly". Beans help to slow down the body's absorption of cholesterol. Black beans and Kidney beans are two of the foods that top the list of low cholesterol foods.
5: Garlic helps lower cholesterol. It fights the plaque that would clog your arteries by preventing the cholesterol particles from clinging to the arterial walls. No more than four cloves are necessary, though two per day is the minimum amount to experience amazing benefits.
6: Fruits - Fibre in fruits helps lower cholesterol. Apples, pears, grapes strawberries, citrus fruits and grapefruit contain soluble fibre, which helps lower cholesterol.
7: Spinach helps lower cholesterol, as it contains lutein. Lutein is regarded as one of the best nutrients to protect the walls of your arteries against the cholesterol that would cling to them and form blockages.
8: Olive Oil is rich in monounsaturated fats that fight high LDL cholesterol levels.

Tip:- If you have high cholesterol, avoid these foods:

The saturated fats found in red meat and milk can raise the level of LDL enormously. Hence cut back on saturated fat to lead a healthy life. Use olive oil instead of butter, and try baking/roasting chicken instead of frying it.

A Sip of Soda

How Soft Drinks Impact Your Health?



The phosphoric acids present will bind the calcium, magnesium and the zinc in your lower intestine. This provides a boost in the metabolism of your body. Not just that, this is also compounded by a high dose of sugar. The artificial sweeteners that are present will also cause the urinary system to excrete calcium when it must excrete nitrogenous wastes.
The diuretic properties that are present in caffeine are also responsible for making you go to the bathroom a lot of times. This will make sure that all the contents and the electrolytes of zinc and magnesium are thrown away.
All this is followed by a caffeine crash that takes place in the next few hours. Therefore, it is important to take cola in moderate amount to avoid the harsh effects due to excessive sugar, phosphoric acid and caffeine. So we have learnt how cola affects are entire system, not just our body, but also the most vital organ the liver and the brain.

White Baby from Black

In 2010, a black Nigerian couple gave birth to a blue-eyed, blond haired white baby in London. DNA test proved the mother.

Anatomy of the Breast

Breast cyst Also known as Breast cysts are cysts bag with water inside the chest. Some people have multiple cysts were common . Most are perfectly round and smooth , if a sufficiently large cysts may be palpable . And feel like soft grapes Or balloons with water inside.

Most are found in women age 30 and older and is collapsible after menopause . Except that taking hormone replacement therapy
Breast cysts Do not require treatment unless they are large or pain . Most of which will be treated by drilling only suck out the water .

Symptoms of a cyst in the chest area.

• palpable breast lumps Relatively smooth, rounded lump And rolling back and forth
• The pain was there before.
• Before a large and palpable tension before menstruation. And will be smaller after menopause.
It's important to know so you do not have to worry. A simple cysts Simple cyst is not a factor that increases the risk of breast cancer.
If you feel self breast check and found a new place. Or before ever found was a large increase should see a doctor to make sure.

Cause

Each side of the breast are mammary tissue is broken up into 15-20 groups and the milk ducts in each group to create milk. These ducts will be the collection of milk produced.

Breast cyst Gland and surrounding tissue caused by the abnormal growth . And blocking of the milk ducts Resulted in the expansion of the Port of milk and the liquid gets accumulated .
• Microcysts the cysts are so small that can not be felt. It will be found upon examination. Matt mammogram or ultrasound .
• Macrocysts is large cysts can be felt. Most of that can be clearly felt is 2.5 cm if a very large crowd to the surrounding tissue , causing pain .

Cause of the cysts in the breast is unclear. It may be caused by a hormone estrogen in the body too.
Detection and diagnosis of breast cysts usually made after a physical examination , or doctor found a lump in the breast . It will review the following.

• The breast groped by a doctor. However, the investigation is still not able to tell whether a lump is detected as a lump or cyst , anyway. Should be examined with other methods to confirm.

• The breast ultrasound . It allows physicians to diagnose the lump is detected as a lump or cyst .

• the fluid with a needle aspiration Fine-needle aspiration is to investigate physicians to drill out the vacuum bag in a cube of water. If liquid is sucked out , no blood , do not make another one . But if there is blood in it shall be submitted for laboratory examination . If vacuum is not Or cubes do not fall down show that the meat is contaminated with. Must be sent to the lab to look for cancer cells further.

Chest type, simple cysts do not need any treatment may be made only to monitor the size of the cyst that has changed or not.

Treatment

The fluid with a needle aspiration Fine-needle aspiration.

In addition to being one of the diagnostic process . Also considered a treat bag with water . If after dispensing ago before collapse, or that the symptoms are gone. First, the doctor will check for cysts and a needle to suck the liquid out. And if the more accurate the ultrasound is done along the way to the correct location .

In people with cystic breast . After dispensing may be returned as new , or may have come up with a new one which is common .

Hormone use
By using contraceptives to hormone levels in the body and may help reduce monthly water bag breast . Stopping hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women , it would help as well .

Operation

In some cases, surgery is required Such symptoms rather Or sucked out with a drill and found blood. Or suspected risk of cancer.

Prevention of breast cysts .

• Wearing a support bra may help relieve the pain .
• Avoid drinking coffee No studies have shown that it is associated with the cyst . But for symptoms that diminish to stop drinking the coffee.
• Reduce salt diet Because the salinity of the water will cause congestion in the body.

Women should breast groping yourself regularly at least once a month. If found abnormalities should consult a medical professional immediately.

Dengu Fever

For curing Dengue Fever affected people Jaggery with Raw Small Onion should be eaten simultaneously. Blood platelets starts to decrease for those people and this medicine will helps in increasing the count of blood platelets. It increases the immune power thereby cures Dengue fever. Its an effective medicine for this kind of fever.