Ancient scriptures say we have five sheaths: physical environment, physical body, mind, intuitive sheath or subtle environment, and the Self.

Indian tradition believes in the sanctity of nature. Our rishis perceived the mountains, rivers, Sun, Moon and trees to be sacred. That which is sacred is honoured. Environmental consciousness has been built into our way of life, to become our second nature. But when we start moving away from our nature we begin polluting the environment. Unfortunately, we pollute our rivers and mountains in the name of sacred rituals.

(See also: Spirituality and Ecology , Faith and Belief, Spiritual Guidance, God and Religion, Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul)

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To suit the different constitutions, temperament and purpose, in Pranayama there are many varieties of exercises, viz., deep breathing exercise, Sukha Purvaka (easy comfortable) Pranayama during walking, Pranayama during meditation, Rhythmical breathing, Suryabheda, Ujjayi, Sitkari, Sitali, Bhastrika, Bhramari, Murchha, Plavini, Kevala Kumbhaka, etc. Of all the above exercises only the last eight are described in the Hatha Yogic texts.

From "Kundalini Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda

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Chlorine can be manufactured via the electrolysis of a sodium chloride solution, ie. brine. There are three methods for the extraction of chlorine by electrolysis used industrially. Chlorine - Mercury cell electrolysis. Mercury cell electrolysis was the first method used to produce chlorine on an industrial scale. Titanium anodes are located above a liquid mercury cathode, a solution of sodium chloride is positioned between the electrodes. When an electrical current is applied, chloride is released at the titaniu ...

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Chlorine, Chlorine - Notable characteristics, Chlorine - Applications, Chlorine - History, Chlorine - Occurrence, Chlorine - Isotopes, Chlorine - Precautions, Chlorine - The chemical processes for extraction of chlorine gas, Chlorine - Mercury cell electrolysis, Chlorine - Diaphragm cell electrolysis, Chlorine - Membrane cell electrolysis, Chlorine - Other methods, Chlorine - Compounds

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 Brahmacharya is the vow of celibacy in thought, word and deed, by which one attains Self-realisation or reaches Brahman. It means control of not only the reproductive Indriya but also control of all senses in thought, word and deed

From "Easy Steps to Yoga" by Sri Swami Sivananda.

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The classic triad is hematuria (blood in the urine), flank pain and an abdominal mass. This "classic triad" is infrequently present when the patient first presents for medical attention. Other signs may include: Abnormal urine color (dark, rusty, or brown) due to blood in the urine Weight loss of more than 5% of body weight with emaciated, thin, malnourished appearance More and more frequently, renal cell carcinoma is identified as an incidental finding on a medical imaging study of the abdomen (e.g. com ...

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Renal cell carcinoma, Renal cell carcinoma - Signs and symptoms, Renal cell carcinoma - Causes, Renal cell carcinoma - Pathology, Renal cell carcinoma - Radiology, Renal cell carcinoma - Treatment, Renal cell carcinoma - Surgery, Renal cell carcinoma - Percutaneous therapies, Renal cell carcinoma - Radiation therapy, Renal cell carcinoma - Medications, Renal cell carcinoma - Chemotherapy, Renal cell carcinoma - Prognosis, Renal cell carcinoma - External link

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List of school pranks - Skirt Float. This prank is usually done by a boy, who puts a helium filled balloon attached to a piece of tape onto the bottom of a girl's skirt. This causes the girl's skirt to lift up without the girl noticing, which exposes her panties. List of school pranks - Impossible sit-up. The act of convincing someone that he or she cannot do a sit-up with the prankster holding a towel over his or her head and pulling forcefully in the opposite direction. Anoth ...

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List of school pranks, List of school pranks - Pain pranks, List of school pranks - Bagging, List of school pranks - Tack on the seat, List of school pranks - Five star, List of school pranks - Hotfoot, List of school pranks - Happy Corner, List of school pranks - Indian burn, List of school pranks - Eraser burn, List of school pranks - Limpy, List of school pranks - Thork, List of school pranks - Milking the mouse, List of school pranks - Thwap, List of school pranks - Palm cancer, List of school pranks - Running Through a Forest, List of school pranks - Typewriter, List of school pranks - Pink belly, List of school pranks - Nipple cripple, List of school pranks - Noogie, List of school pranks - Snap, List of school pranks - Twack, List of school pranks - Hertz donut, List of school pranks - Blanket party, List of school pranks - Charlie horse, List of school pranks - Release arm wrestle, List of school pranks - Embarrassment pranks, List of school pranks - Skirt Float, List of school pranks - Impossible sit-up, List of school pranks - Impossible elbow touch, List of school pranks - Swirly, List of school pranks - Keg, List of school pranks - Wipe-Up, List of school pranks - Special Speech, List of school pranks - The Pen 15 Club, List of school pranks - Wedgie, List of school pranks - Warm water prank, List of school pranks - Annoyance pranks, List of school pranks - Wet willy, List of school pranks - Flat tire, List of school pranks - Snowing in, List of school pranks - Bra strap snap, List of school pranks - Tie tagging, List of school pranks - Short sheeting, List of school pranks - Loose towel, List of school pranks - Towel snap, List of school pranks - Nuggeting Skinning a Backpack, List of school pranks - Peanutting, List of school pranks - Goosing, List of school pranks - Star Wars, List of school pranks - Ankle Tap, List of school pranks - Schoolbagging, List of school pranks - Boost Up, List of school pranks - Road Block, List of school pranks - Senior pranks

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In animals, the incubation period (time of exposure to first symptoms) is anywhere from 2 to 20 days. One should strongly suspect leptospirosis and include it as part of a differential diagnosis if the whites of the dog's eyes appear jaundiced (even slightly yellow), but the absence of jaundice does not rule out leptospirosis, and its presence could indicate hepatitis or liver pathology other rather than leptospirosis. Vomiting, failure to eat or drink, reduced urine output, unusually dark or brown urine, lethargy, and other such sym ...

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Leptospirosis, Leptospirosis - Causes, Leptospirosis - Symptoms, Leptospirosis - Complications, Leptospirosis - Diagnostics, Leptospirosis - Treatment, Leptospirosis - Research

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Renal physiology - Filtering wastes from the bloodstream. Wastes are filtered out from the blood in the glomeruli which is enclosed by a Bowman's capsule via the process of ultrafiltration. The glomerulus and the Bowman's Corpuscle together is known as the Malpighian Corpuscle. The ultrafiltrate is passed through, in turn, the proximal convoluted tubules, the loop of Henle, the distal convoluted tubules ...

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Renal physiology, Renal physiology - Functions of the kidney, Renal physiology - Filtering wastes from the bloodstream, Renal physiology - Secretion of hormones, Renal physiology - Maintaining body sodium and water balance, Renal physiology - Acid-base homeostasis, Renal physiology - Glomerular filtration, Renal physiology - Tubular reabsorption, Renal physiology - Tubular secretion, Renal physiology - Measurement of renal function

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Sewage is a variable liquid mixture comprising material from some or all of the following sources: Human waste (faeces, paper, wipes and urine + other bodily fluids) also known as black water Washing water (personal, clothes, floors etc.) also known as grey water Rainfall collected on roofs, yards, hard-standing etc. (traces of oils and fuel but generally clean) Ground water infiltrated into sewage pipes Surplus manufactured liquids from domestic sources ( drinks, cooking oil, pesticides, lubr ...

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Sewage, Sewage - Composition of sewage, Sewage - Sewage disposal

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A yellow oily liquid more viscous than water, cinnamaldehyde smells strongly of cinnamon. Concentrated cinnamaldehyde is a skin irritant, and the chemical is toxic in large doses, but no agencies suspect the compound is a carcinogen or poses a long-term health hazard. Most cinnemaldehyde is excreted in urine as cinnamic acid, an oxidized form of cinnamaldehyde. An aromatic hydrocarbon and aldehyde, cinnamaldehyde has a mono-substituted benzene ring. A conjugated double bond (alkene) makes geometry of the compound planar. Cinnam ...

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Cinnamaldehyde, Cinnamaldehyde - Structure and physical properties, Cinnamaldehyde - Applications

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MDMA has complex nonlinear pharmacokinetics, due MDMA's ability to inhibit CYP2D6 and CYP2d8. It is metabolised via N-demethylation to several active metabolites including MDA, although the conversion rate in humans is low. The metabolism is primarily by the cytochrome P450 enzymes CYP2D6 (in humans, but CYP2D1 in mice), and CYP3A4 . Large increases in blood and brain concentrations are mostly due to autoinhibition of CYP2D6 metabolism--if the user takes consecutive doses of the drug, disproportionately high plasma concentrations can result. A significant quantity is excreted unchanged in the urine, e ...

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Ecstasy drug, Ecstasy drug - History, Ecstasy drug - Chemistry, Ecstasy drug - Pharmacokinetics, Ecstasy drug - Ecstasy as a recreational drug, Ecstasy drug - Supply and administration, Ecstasy drug - Effects, Ecstasy drug - Pharmacodynamics, Ecstasy drug - Other short-term effects, Ecstasy drug - Long-term effects, Ecstasy drug - Systemic effects, Ecstasy drug - Ecstasy and Parkinson's, Ecstasy drug - Ecstasy and the law, Ecstasy drug - Medical use, Ecstasy drug - Safety

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Cats and dogs will generally show a gradual onset of the disease over a few weeks, and it may escape notice for a while. The condition is unusual in animals less than 7 years old. The first obvious symptoms are a sudden weight loss or gain, accompanied by excessive drinking and urination. Appetite is suddenly either ravenous (up to 3 times normal) or absent. In dogs, the next symptom is vision problems and cataracts, while in cats the back legs will become weak and the gait may become stilted or wobbly. A quick test at this point can be done ...

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Diabetes in cats and dogs, Diabetes in cats and dogs - Symptoms, Diabetes in cats and dogs - Treatment, Diabetes in cats and dogs - Diet, Diabetes in cats and dogs - Pills, Diabetes in cats and dogs - Insulin injections, Diabetes in cats and dogs - Neuropathy in cats, Diabetes in cats and dogs - Blindness in dogs, Diabetes in cats and dogs - Dosage and regulation, Diabetes in cats and dogs - Blood sugar guidelines, Diabetes in cats and dogs - Detecting and avoiding chronic somogyi rebound, Diabetes in cats and dogs - Hypoglycemic episode, Diabetes in cats and dogs - Remission in cats

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Uterine fibroids are leiomyomata of the uterine smooth muscle. As other leimyomata, they are benign, but may lead to excessive menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia), often cause anemia and may lead to infertility. Enucleation is removal of fibroids without removing the uterus (hysterectomy), which is also commonly performed. Laser surgery (called myolysis) is increasingly used, and provides a viable alternative to surgery. Urine leiomyomas originate in the myometrium and are classified by location: Submucous – lie just benea ...

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Leiomyoma, Leiomyoma - Etymology, Leiomyoma - Uterine leiomyomata, Leiomyoma - Esophageal

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Urination, also called micturition, is the process of disposing urine from the urinary bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body. The process of urination is usually under voluntary control. When control over urination is lost or absent, this is called urinary incontinence. Urination - Urinary System. The micturition reflex is activated when the urinary bladder wall is stretched; it results in urination. This reflex occurs in the spinal cord, specifically in the sacral regi ...

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• Urination - Urinary System
• Urination - Urination techniques
• Urination - Male urination
• Urination - Female urination
• Urination - Length of urination
• Urination - Social factors
• Urination - Toilet training
• Urination - Toilets
• Urination - Clothing designs
• Urination - Social transgressions
• Urination - Alternatives to toilets
• Urination - Animals
• Urination - Urination fetishes

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The word toilet came to be used in English along with other French fashions (first noted 1681), and originally referred to the whole complex of operations of hairdressing and body care that centered on a dressing table covered to the floor with cloth (toile) and lace, on which stood a dressing glass, which might also be draped in lace: the ensemble was a toilette. Alexander Pope in The Rape of the Lock (1717) described the intricacies of a lady's preparation: ‘And now, unveil'd, the toilet stands display'd Each silver ...

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Toilet, Toilet - Etymology, Toilet - Khazi, Toilet - Loo, Toilet - Types of toilets, Toilet - Toilets in private residences, Toilet - Public toilets, Toilet - High-tech toilets, Toilet - History, Toilet - Culture, Toilet - Disposal, Toilet - Graffiti, Toilet - Furtive sexual relations, Toilet - Social bonding, Toilet - Sex- or caste-based cleaning roles, Toilet - Unusual uses, Toilet - The Great Equalizer, Toilet - Bibliography

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Quackery is the practice of promoting medicine which lacks evidence of effectiveness. The word derives from quacksalver, an archaic word originally of Dutch origin (spelled kwakzalver in contemporary Dutch), meaning "boaster who applies a salve." It is often difficult to distinguish between those who knowingly promote unproven medical therapies and those who are mistaken as to their effectiveness. In libel cases in US courts against people who accused others of being guilty of quackery, the co ...

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• Quackery - History
• Quackery - Quackery today
• Quackery - Reasons quackery persists

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The effects of BZP are reportedly similar to, although somewhat more subtle than, the effects of ecstasy and methamphetamine. Users report arousal, euphoria and a general feeling of well being. The perception of certain sensations — such as taste, colour or music — may be notably enhanced. However, there appear to be significant side effects associated with BZP use. BZP reportedly produces a severe hangover after the drug effect wears off. Other side effects include dilated pupils, dryness of t ...

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Benzylpiperazine, Benzylpiperazine - History, Benzylpiperazine - Production, Benzylpiperazine - Effects, Benzylpiperazine - Mechanism, Benzylpiperazine - Legal issues

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The ultraviolet radiation itself is invisible to the human eye, but illuminating certain materials with UV radiation prompts the visible effects of fluorescence and phosphorescence. Black light testing is commonly used to authenticate antiques and bank notes. It is extensively used in non-destructive testing; fluorescing fluids are applied to metal structures and illuminated with a black light. Cracks and oth ...

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Black light, Black light - Uses

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Protein - Functions. Proteins are involved in practically every function performed by a cell, including regulation of cellular functions such as signal transduction and metabolism. Life, chemically speaking, is nothing but the function of proteins although the information to make a unique protein resides in DNA. The protein involved in functions control the almost all molecular processes in body. Without such proteins, the activity requires a diffferent set of condition, such as high temperature and pressure. Fun ...

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Protein, Protein - Properties of Protein, Protein - Structure, Protein - Working with proteins, Protein - Protein regulation, Protein - Diversity, Protein - Role of Protein, Protein - Functions, Protein - Within Nutrition, Protein - History

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A mouse is a mammal that belongs to one of numerous species of small rodents in the genus Mus and various related genera of the family Muridæ (Old World Mice). The best known mouse species is the common house mouse (Mus musculus). It is found in nearly all countries and, as the laboratory mouse, serves as an important model organism in biology; it is also a popular pet. (Non-biologists often use the term "mouse" synonymously with "Mus musculus"). The American white-footed mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) ...

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• Mouse - Mice in fiction
• Mouse - Mice as pets
• Mouse - Taxonomy of the genus Mus

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The symptoms of infectious pneumonia are caused by the invasion of the lungs by microorganisms and by the immune system's response to the infection. Although over one hundred microorganisms can cause pneumonia, only a few of them are responsible for most cases. The most common causes of pneumonia are viruses and bacteria. Less common causes of infectious pneumonia include fungi and parasites. Pneumonia - Viruses. See also:

Pneumonia, Pneumonia - Symptoms, Pneumonia - Diagnosis, Pneumonia - Physical examination, Pneumonia - Chest X-rays sputum cultures and other tests, Pneumonia - Pathophysiology, Pneumonia - Viruses, Pneumonia - Bacteria, Pneumonia - Fungi, Pneumonia - Parasites, Pneumonia - Types of pneumonia, Pneumonia - Early classification schemes, Pneumonia - Combined clinical classification, Pneumonia - Other types of pneumonia, Pneumonia - Treatment, Pneumonia - Complications, Pneumonia - Respiratory and circulatory failure, Pneumonia - Pleural effusion empyema and abscess, Pneumonia - Prognosis and mortality, Pneumonia - Prevention, Pneumonia - Epidemiology, Pneumonia - History

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The gastric outlet obstruction due to the hypertrophic pylorus impairs emptying of gastric contents into the duodenum. As a consequence all ingested food and gastric secretions can only exit via vomiting which can be of a projectile nature. The vomited material does not contain bile because the pyloric onstruction prevents entry of duodenal contents (containing bile) into the stomach. This results in loss of gastric acid (hydrochloric acid). The chloride loss results in hypochloremia which impairs the kidney's ability to excrete bicarbonate. This is the significant fa ...

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Pyloric stenosis, Pyloric stenosis - Symptoms, Pyloric stenosis - Diagnosis, Pyloric stenosis - Pathophysiology, Pyloric stenosis - Treatment, Pyloric stenosis - Reference

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