The Splash of Wisdom

Iron is an essential mineral used to transport oxygen to all parts of the body. A slight deficiency in iron causes anemia (fatigue/weakness), and a chronic deficiency can lead to organ failure. Conversely, too much iron leads to production of harmful free radicals, and interferes with metabolism, causing damage to organs like the heart and liver.  The body is able to regulate uptake of iron, so overdose is rare and usually only occurs when people take supplements. Iron from natural food sources, like the ones listed below, are considered safe and healthy. While iron is better absorbed from heme (meat) sources, non-heme (plant) iron is better regulated causing less damage to the body. The current percent daily value for iron is 18 milligrams (mg). Below is a list of high iron foods.  To boost the amount of iron in your diet, try these foods: Red meat Egg yolks Dark, leafy greens (spinach, collards) Dried fruit (prunes, raisins) Dried Apricots Sun Dried Tomatoes Cocoa Powder or ...

My husband is an Engineer by profession, I love him for his steady nature, and I love the warm feeling when I lean against his broad shoulders. Two years into marriage, I would have  to admit, that I am getting tired of it. The reasons of me loving him before, has now transformed into the cause of all my restlessness. I am a sentimental woman and extremely sensitive when it comes to a relationship and my feelings, I yearn for the romantic moments, like a little girl yearning for candy. My husband, is my complete opposite, his lack of sensitivity, and the inability of bringing romantic moments into our marriage has disheartened me about love. One day, I finally decided to tell him my decision, that I wanted a divorce.  “Why?” he asked, shocked. “I am tired, there are no reasons for everything in the world!” I answered. He kept silent the whole night, seems to be in deep thought with a lighted cigarette at all times. My feeling of disappointment only increased, here was a man wh...

In 1905 the British decided to partition Bengal into two - West Bengal for the Hindus and East Bengal for Muslims. The reason that the British gave was that Bengal was too large a State to be administered easily. But the people of Bengal knew the truth. The British were trying to destroy the unity of the people of Bengal. When the British announced the partition, the people of Bengal showed their unity by fasting. People came out on streets and sang patriotic songs. Hindus and Muslims tied  rakhi  on each other's wrist as a symbol of their unity.They decided to use swadeshi (Indian) goods an boycott foreign goods.  People came out into the streets and made bonfires of the  foreign goods. Students picketed shops selling foreign clothes. Many women joined the movement too.  The Movement was so effective that the British were finally forced to reunite Bengal in 1911. [ However, i n 1947, Bengal was partitioned for the second time, solely on religious grounds, as pa...