It is natural for all to wish a solemn farewell for their departed dears. The highly ritualized disposal practices followed by different communities since time immemorial are mark of their love and respect for the deceased. Cremation and burial of the dead bodies have been the most prevalent among all. Till now it all went well and could still go on. But we are faced with a grave threat-- environmental decay. Due to continuous exploitation of natural resources , we have fallen short of supplies which are on the verge of extinction. The earth can no longer bear the burden of its deads. We cant afford to burn tonnes of woods on a single corpse nor we are left with any space to allot it to bygones.The cremation leads to pollution of atmosphere and health hazards. Similarly, burying requires space and wooden boxes which again lead to deforestation. These anti- environment practices need to to be stopped immediately.
Change is the way of the world. We have modified our life style and modus operandi in almost all fields of life. Its time to rationalize and update our mortuaries, cemeteries and burials to cater to our present necessities. Electric crematorium is the prime need of the hour and very soon its going to be the way of life. However nostalgically we may linger on with the old customs, it will lead us to nowhere. Death is a reality, the rest is formality. We should be practical in our approach to the disposal of corpses.
" Old order changeth yielding place to the new....
Lest one good custom should corrupt the world."
Change for the better. Change you must or will perish.
Health benefits of donating blood
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It has been observed that increase in blood iron level increases the chance of heart disease. Iron is involved in the oxidation of cholesterol and this process is believed to be detrimental for the arteries. Increases blood iron level favors this process of cholesterol oxidation and thus leads to heart disease.1 Regular blood donation helps especially males in loosing iron on regular basis. It helps in reducing the chance of heart attack to one third.2
Enhance the production of new Red Blood Cells
As the blood is withdrawn from the donors body there is decrease inblood cells. To replenish it, immediately new cells are produced by marrow andthis way blood gets refreshed. Therefore donating blood helps in stimulating generationof new blood cells.3
Helps in fighting hemochromitosis
Hemochromitosis is a genetic disorder; also know as iron overload disorder wherein iron accumulates in the body tissue because or improper iron metabolism. This condition may lead to organ damage.3 Though this problem is uncommon in Indians4, people with little iron overload also can easily donation blood and reduce their iron content. Taking example from other countries, one in every 300-400 people in England suffers from this disorder and American Red Cross blood services accept such donors as safe donor as it’s a genetic disorder, it won’t be harmful to the person receiving blood from such donors.3
Burns calories
One can diet or remain fit by donating blood regularly. One pint of blood (450 ml) when donated burns 650 calories in donor’s body. 3, 5
Invigorated feeling in elderly people
It has been mentioned in various sites though not proved that elderly people in good health have reported feeling invigorated or reenergized by giving blood on a regular basis.6
Basic blood test is done
Apart from all these benefits a donor gets a mini blood test done before donating blood. This includes Hematocrit i.e. HB level test, Blood pressure is measured, body weight is checked. After the blood is collected it tested for 5 major diseases. Those are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, Syphilis and malaria. Donor is immediately informed if any of these test found to be positive.