Experiments have shown that the nicotine causes increased secretion of adrenaline and nonadrenaline into the blood stream, which results in a higher proportion of fats in the blood. So smoking accelerates the process of hardening of the blood vessels. The arteries providing nutrients to the heart muscles also become congested, hardened and brittle with consequences ranging from palpitations and hypertension to angina pectoris, heart attacks and also cancer.
== '''Indiscriminate use of 'medicines'''' : ==
It is a cause of concern today that people depend on drugs as if they are modern panacea for all ailments.
A large number of medicines are toxic in nature and their use results in the accumulation of poisons in the body.
Attempts to destroy germs by the use of antibiotics are futile; because the antibiotics do not remove the cause of the disease, they may harm the cells of the body and weaken the vital force.
Pain killers distrub the water balance in the body and distrub the digestion power (Dr. Gala – 'Nature cure')
The main problem with allopathy medication is the proper diet is not prescribed with the medication.
The gollowing disorders are found in the person -
#One becomes fearful and tense
#Gets headache
#Feels weak
#Suffers sleeplessness
#May develop sinusitis
#May develop burning sensation in the body parts
#Feel tingling sensation in the limbs.
Hence one has to try nature cure like exercises, fasts, juice diet etc. rather than going for medicines.
Television and computers are part of modren life. This has affected the community greatly, especially the student community.
Watching T.V continuously increases the air element in the body because of passive watching. The subject matter watched may also affect the mind, therefore, select watching is good.
Computer – The speed of information flickering on the screen and repetition of sensory and motor stimulation distrub the health. Eyes are strained, and the sedentary nature of work may also disturb the digestion.
Therefore one should take frequent breaks, preferabely in fresh air, move, stretch the body, fingers, hands, arms, shoulders, and spend a few minutes resting the eyes, covering them with palms to ease the strain.