#First macro virus

[3liza]

every new medical resident I meet at the teaching clinic where I have my primary care assignment is so stupid it is unbelievable.

today a nice young woman in her 20s asked me if I was "in therapy for my ADHD" (what?) and then asked me to "take a picture" of the next cold sore I got in one of my nostrils. "i don't think I can take a macro photograph inside my own nose" I said. "well it's just that cold sores don't usually form there" okay, that's, first of all, irrelevant to the fact of me not owning an endoscope, and secondly, 100% not true, it is just normal human pathology knowledge that herpesviruses colonize nerves and erupt anywhere there are nerves, preferring but not limited to mucus membranes. you can get herpes sores on your fingers. it's called herpetic whitlow and every family doctor should already be aware it's a basic differential for any kind of paronychia because it's extremely common for people to transmit cold sore virus (hsv1) from their oral mucosa to their fingers, because all of us are constantly stuffing our stupid fingers in our mouths because were stupid and gross, this is just what humans do. so yes it is inside your nose most of the time too, whether you notice or not, which I suspect most people dont because it just feels like an itchy nostril zit or ingrown nose hair unless you are a true connoisseur of constant pointless suffering like myself

I don't understand why I'm called upon to convince actual medical professionals of either documented symptomology that is decades or hundreds of years in the literature, hold their little hands while begging them to look it up themselves (they won't), and then talked to like i am a moron for reading the papers on PubMed i can't fathom why you were allowed to, apparently, skip over entirely. when I say "herpesviruses are known to erupt in mucosa but can colonize any nerve tissue, particularly in immunocompromised individuals, which I apparently am" you should at most just be nodding brusquely because I am telling you something that you already know. this is like saying to you that urinary tract infections can cause cognitive effects in the elderly. it's like simple family doctor, first suspected diagnosis, take two of these and call me in the morning level doctoring. it should have been covered in your undergraduate classes because it is a medical complication of most humans on earth.

[arcann]

About agri world on Lords of Silence by Chris Wraight

Najan is an agri world. There are templates for such places, drawn up in the fathomless past and never altered by the Administratum. All agri worlds are of similar size, located in similar orbital zones within their void systems and subject to specific exposure to a prescribed spectrum of solar radiation. Their soils have to be within a tight compositional range, and they have to be close to major supply worlds.

The Imperium is not a gentle custodian of such places. After discovery of a candidate planet, the first fifty years are spent in terraforming according to well-worn Martian procedures. All pre-existing life is scrubbed from the rocks, either by the application of controlled virus-chewers or by timed flame-drops. The atmosphere is regulated, first through the actions of gigantic macro-processors and thereafter by a land-based network of control units, more commonly referred to as command nodes. Weather, as least as generally understood, disappears. Rainfall becomes a matter of controlled timing, governed by satellites in low orbit and kept in line by fleets of dirigibles. The empty landscape is divided up into colossal production zones, each patrolled by crawlers and pest-thopters. Millions of base-level servitors are imported, kept at the very lowest level of cognitive function but bulked up by a ruthless level of muscle-binders.

Soon after this process completes, every agri world looks exactly the same – a flat, wind-rummaged plain of high-yield crops swaying towards the empty horizon. A person could walk for days and never see a distinctive feature. Not that anyone sane would choose to walk in such places – the industrial fertiliser dumps are so powerful that they turn the air orange and make it impossible to breathe unfiltered. A single growing season exhausts the soil completely, requiring continual delivery of more sprays of nitrates and phosphates, all delivered from the grimy berths of hovering despatch flyers. The entire world is given over to a remorseless monoculture, with orthogonal drainage channels burning with chem-residue and topsoil continually degrading into flimsier and flimsier dust.

But that doesn’t matter. A planet can be driven like this for thousands of years before it eventually keels over and becomes a death world. The quality of the crops gets steadily worse, but the quantity can be sustained almost indefinitely, assuming that supply lines are maintained and imports remain consistent. At the end of every season, the great harvester leviathans are stoked up and dragged from their pens and let loose on the grey fields, smokestacks belching and tracked under carriages sinking deep. These massive creatures of high-sided metal and intricate pipework, the smallest of which are a hundred metres long, crawl across the blasted prairies, sucking up every last speck of pallid grain and piping it directly to antiseptic internal hoppers. Feed-landers come down from high flight, dock with the still-trundling leviathans and extract the raw material, from where it is taken into the city-sized processor vats, blasted with antibiotics, smashed, burned, crushed, then stamped and packaged. Once ready for transport, containers are dragged up into orbit aboard swell-bellied landers, ready for transfer to the void-bound mass conveyers, which deliver the refined product to every starving hive world and forge world in their long circuits.

There is a quaint tradition in the various propaganda departmentos of the Administratum of marketing agri worlds as quasi-paradises, free of the squalor and overcrowding of a standard urban station, and full of bucolic ease. Vid-cards are dropped into communal hab-warrens, extolling the virtues of a life lived outdoors with the sun on your back and a ruddy-faced boy or girl – subject to preference – by your side. In reality, life on an agri world is as unrelenting, back-breaking and monotonous as the vast majority of other Imperial vocations. There are no trees laden with glossy fruit, only kilometre after kilometre of hissing corn. There are no gentle strolls under the warming sun, only punishing work details in rad-suits, leaning into the dust-laden winds that howl around the equator with nothing to halt their rampage. Once the new arrivals have made planetfall and found this out, it is too late. Crew transports arrive on agri worlds full and leave empty.

There is a saying among the indentured workers – you come for the soil, you end up part of it.

[covid-safer-hotties]

The COVID-19 thrombus: distinguishing pathological, mechanistic, and phenotypic features and management - Published Aug 23, 2024

Abstract A heightened risk for thrombosis is a hallmark of COVID-19. Expansive clinical experience and medical literature have characterized small (micro) and large (macro) vessel involvement of the venous and arterial circulatory systems. Most events occur in patients with serious or critical illness in the hyperacute (first 1–2 weeks) or acute phases (2–4 weeks) of SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, thrombosis involving the venous, arterial, and microcirculatory systems has been reported in the subacute (4–8 weeks), convalescent (> 8–12 weeks) and chronic phases (> 12 weeks) among patients with mild-to-moderate illness. The purpose of the current focused review is to highlight the distinguishing clinical features, pathological components, and potential mechanisms of venous, arterial, and microvascular thrombosis in patients with COVID-19. The overarching objective is to better understand the proclivity for thrombosis, laying a solid foundation for screening and surveillance modalities, preventive strategies, and optimal patient management.

Graphical abstract Thrombosis involving the arterial, venous, and microvascular circulatory systems is a hallmark of COVID-19 contributing to organ injury, morbidity, and mortality. The COVID-19 thrombus has unique and distinct characteristics. Among them are a highly inflammatory signature on a foundation of endothelial cell inflammation and neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs). While the SARS-CoV-2 virus and resulting host immunoinflammatory response to this pathogen provide an underpinning for vascular events, the virus spike protein is necessary and likely sufficient for acute, subacute, and potentially in a latent form harbored in adipocytes, vascular endothelial cells, and circulating monocytes potentially contributing to post-infectious atherothrombotic phenotypes.

[sevenrs]

Do you have more iterator immune system headcanons? I would absolutely love to hear them >:) (or just immune system facts in general those are really cool)

inspectors definitely act on a more macro scale when it comes to defenses. there isn't a single cell i can compare them to because the roles of immune cells are very specific and inspectors are pretty general in how they act (poking around crevices, attacking, etc.) i know their design is very hydra-inspired, but they also look like dendritic cells to me.

these cells are best described as the "brains" of the immune system (except they dont have real thoughts and are stupid because they are cells but. moving on). these cells sample the surrounding fluid and if they identify a protein that is foreign, they are the first step in the adaptive immune response. they are technically part of the innate immune system, but they bridge the gap

iterators have a lot of microbes in them that need to stay alive. they probably defend themselves through one of the various immune systems they can have. i think the most interesting is one that a lot of bacteria have, CRISPR-CAS. this defense is primarily used against viruses. when viruses inject their genetic material into the bacteria, the bacteria will take a part of the virus's genome and add it to its own for memory (CRISPR). rna is then transcribed from this dna and cleaved into individual parts, each with one with one piece of rna from one virus. then, with tracer RNA (tracRNA), bind to the CAS9 protein and this complex searches the cell for the matching DNA sequence. when found, it will unwind the viral dna and chop it up, rendering it ineffective as more proteins and enzymes dissolve the DNA. yes this is where gene editing was discovered

this part is speculation, but maybe it helps with iterating. iirc new ideas are thought of when the microbes grow and change :p

[everhollowchronicles]

The basic world building of Redwood Hollow NOW DEFUNCT

The world was created by Mother Nature, she is able to create anything she wishes with the limit of having a finite amount of energy to create with.

to create every creature on earth she built three godlike entities called the creators, who helped populate the earth with every living creature, plant, virus and bacteria, every single organism from micro to macro.

these three creators as a thanks for their hard work were given two gifts, first they were given the ability to modify any of their creatures in a way outside of physics laws, after thinking it over the three agreed on changing humans.

The first who created every animal made the Therianthropes, imbuing a third of the human race with traits of random animals, giving them wings and gills and long limb like tails and eyes with excellent night vision.

The one who created plants made the Sylvans, giving them the ability to communicate with and manipulate plants to their will, they could grow crops with a touch of their hand, understand the secrets of ancient trees, and know which plants are safe to eat and which aren't instinctively.

The third creator made humans themselves, and after a long time decided to give humans the same love they felt for them, creating the Soulbound. The Soulbound are easily identified by their blank white pupils, but once they meet their destined person their eyes turn bright and multicoloured, shining with all the joy their life will be filled with with their soulmate by their side.

with the human species modified the creators were given a new job, to ensure all of the earth runs smoothly, and in return they have godlike powers, the ability to manipulate the rules of the earth to make sure everything runs perfectly.

The gods, mother nature, goddess of creation, the lady in furs, goddess of animals, the lady in green, the goddess of plants, and the lady in black, goddess of life, run the earth in peace, until one day the supply of energy they are given ran out.

You see while animals and plants were able to recycle their life energy through the circle of life, humans were not a part of that circle the same way everyone else was. This left their souls floating, not returning to create infant life, but ending the cycle fully.

So the gods hired certain humans to gather the souls of the dead to return them to specific collection points where the souls would return to mother nature once more. These humans are called spirit guides, and with them the cycle of life is able to continue forever.

[beastwars-transformers]

Hey

Sick Mind is legit my favorite favorite episode and it’s not because of the ship moments…though that’s definitely a part of it no doubt. But also it makes my mind tick over the biology of these robots and how exactly the Decepticon virus works with their biology

DISCLAIMER: IM ONLY IN INTROMICROBIO. IM NOT AN EXPERT. IM MERELY GOING OFF OF WHAT IVE LEARNED IN MY COURSE.

Oh god where to begin? My head is swirling with thoughts and ideas. Hm.

My first thought into this spiral of insanity was thinking about how the Cybertronians don’t exactly “heal” automatically and the physical damage Optimus portrayed with the rusted parts around his eye. We’re shown numerous times that the bots have to manually buff scratches away and fix new limbs to themselves and graft wounds shut with a welder. They don’t heal on their own like our wounds do. This really means one thing: no cell division.

And with no cell division, a lytic, naked virus (spreads by physically breaking host cell open, has no envelope (protective layer)), could be absolutely devastating. If cells can’t patch over themselves and there’s no way for them to communicate through interferons, then an infected body is done for. It acts slowly since a virus would have to punch through a tough, metallic cell to not only insert the infectious genes but also to have the replicates escape to spread and wreck havoc.

Doubly so, I would think that Cybertronians don’t even have an immune system. The Autobots never made a vaccine, they only shuttled doomed patients to die alone and in quarantine, because if there’s no immune system to learn and fight against the virus, then a vaccine is useless. Their medical knowledge doesn’t even consider immunity, only fixing what’s broken on a macro level. There was no way to fight this virus other than the leave the infected to their deaths, and hope healthy individuals remain safe.

The only real complete thought here concerns the rust Optimus showed…rust occurs with the oxidation of iron. But they aren’t iron, what’s going on? The rust occurs because oxygen can enter the broken, dead cells and break down the metals of their body for the first time. Of course, for a children’s show, it could’ve been only visual shorthand to display how Optimus was deteriorating because of the virus than any actual science…but…yknow, the reasons can coexist, can’t they?

[thesoulache]

“The researchers and trauma experts Bessel A. van der Kolk and Alexander C. McFarlane write, “Reason and objectivity are not the primary determinants of society’s reactions to traumatized people. Rather . . . society’s reactions seem to be primarily conservative impulses in the service of maintaining the beliefs that the world is fundamentally just, that people can be in charge of their lives, and that bad things only happen to people who deserve them.”

Excerpt From “Trauma Stewardship” by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky & Connie Burk

To discuss the attitudes of society towards traumatized people..

this is a great topic to further research and discuss..

How society views people with disabilities, mental/physical health issues, caregiving needs, special needs of any kind, or just “otherness” .. and how that contributes to various challenges and harmful consequences on various levels ..

And why the service to maintaining these faulty but convenient beliefs?

The cognitive biases and collective attitudes/stigmas that prevent society from recognizing truth, having capacity to perceive larger picture, developing/implementing compassionate and realistic views and responses towards certain groups of humans..

I have even found myself falling into these biases and standpoints/attitudes towards myself and others with disabilities, trauma, or obstacles/barriers to being “normal contributing member of society”..

These prejudices and cognitive biases that seem to take place of reality in relation to “others” are so subtle, insidious and contagious..many don’t realize they have picked them up like a virus from the larger environment..

Our brains are designed to save as much energy as possible by utilizing shortcuts so the reasons behind these cognitive distortions aren’t necessarily insidious but the effects of them, without questioning or critical thinking do become so.

It’s like the basic programming/default mode that the brain comes with is just good enough to survive and navigate the world somewhat successfully as a rough draft but if someone truly wants mastery in life and to exist as more than a default mode character (npc) then they need to utilize critical thinking, mindfulness, and contemplation. In order to get true accuracy, clarity, knowledge, and understanding about anything in reality there needs to be a desire and motivation to operate one’s cognitive function in the upgraded version mode which most people don’t care to do because it requires intentional work, energy, and focus. Humans are also designed to be lazy as long as they can get away with it and don’t like anything to change because that requires extra effort and new ways of thinking and organizing oneself which disrupts the status quo of daily human functioning and affairs.

I digress…

Point being that these cognitive biases are part of the societal conditioning because micro/macro system functions ..

in order for real change to occur to shift the general collective unconscious/subconscious there needs to be a tipping point in the number of individuals who are changing their minds proactively and therefore a/effecting their local ecosystem enough to shift what gets produced and perpetuated in the popular mass culture via our favorite human game, telephone (Chinese whispers).

It is the individuals who are willing to put in the work and exert that extra energy to become masters of reality that help to shape the larger culture in its overall evolution..

Society is a trance that one must actively work towards not falling prey to and correctly re-building in the direction of sanity that the majority will dismiss, criticize, ignore, or actively resist until the tipping point when they can no longer do so successfully and must then acquiesce to the new collective trance that they will probably then attach to and defend just as rigidly as they first resisted. And so it goes..

Another quote from Trauma Stewardship: (as I continue on in my course reading after disrupting myself through extensive contemplation and reflections that certainly isn’t required and nobody but me will likely read/appreciate…BUT that I must express in order to continue on in my human existence and feel okay about doing so)

“Oppression thrives on misunderstanding, alienation, and us/them binaries.”

Aka ignorance, aka operating with lazy cognitive default programs as previously discussed…yes indeedy..the main force behind majority of human evils is not pure psychopathic sadism but ordinary jack-and-jane-type convenience. Oppression can come from a variety of sources but I would argue that the most fundamental and impactful one is the lazy, unregulated operating of one’s cognitive-perceptual system.

[mediamonarchy]

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[lunarsilkscreen]

Hacks and Anti-Hacks

In order to hack or to prevent hacks, and this is similar to anti-virus software; you need root access to perform both of these effectively.

The problem at that point is that each become indistinguishable from a Virus. Many anti-virus software even have "removal tools" in order to uninstall them completely because they operate in such a fashion.

And this is why we invented "Root" access in the first place. From Linux/Unix OS sudo su. Windows; admin. iOS/android root.

They might also call something like this "Kernel Access".

Now, there are ways to ask Windows to perform an action. A keybind or macro for example; that does not require Kernel access. And there are ways and tool that you can use to inspect memory use and storage without Kernel access.

But most cheat creators don't know how to use those tools despite that being *exactly* what they're doing. Which is kinda strange all things considered.

Typical Anti-Cheat software monitors its own memory usage in order to prevent altercations. And so if something drastically changes or affects the games memory or processes in an abnormal way; will shut the game down and may ban you.

There are many ways to cheat without root access, so this isn't a cover-all. But the more sophisticated hacks, the ones that allow you to manipulate the game's memory and processes *while* it's playing require this access.

And so if you're hacking you're downloading hacks and cheats; you're giving access to developers who aren't above hacking to give themselves an advantage.

You effectively let the hackers have control over your data and computer at the root/Kernel/administrator level.

Good Job.

[fiza2220]

Partnering for Progress: Shubh Gautam FIR's Collaborative Efforts with the UP Government in Combating COVID-19

In the face of unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, collaborative efforts between government entities and proactive individuals have proven to be instrumental in combating the spread of the virus and mitigating its impact on communities. Shubh Gautam FIR (First Indian Revolutionary), a prominent figure known for his innovative approach and steadfast commitment to public welfare, exemplifies the power of partnership in times of crisis.

Amidst the turmoil of the pandemic, Shubh Gautam recognized the importance of forging strong alliances with governmental bodies to effectively address the pressing needs of the populace. In collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government, he embarked on a multifaceted approach to combat COVID-19 and provide much-needed support to the people of the state.

Central to Shubh Gautam's collaborative efforts was the establishment of a comprehensive awareness campaign aimed at educating the public about the importance of adhering to government guidelines and adopting preventive measures to curb the spread of the virus. Leveraging his extensive network and influence, he utilized various platforms to disseminate crucial information and foster a culture of responsibility among citizens.

Furthermore, Shubh Gautam SRISOL played a pivotal role in facilitating the implementation of key initiatives proposed by the UP Government to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure and bolster the state's response to the pandemic. Through his strategic insights and proactive approach, he helped streamline the delivery of essential services and resources to areas most in need, thereby maximizing the impact of government interventions.

In addition to his collaborative efforts on a macro level, Shubh Gautam American Precoat actively engaged with local communities to address their specific needs and challenges. By fostering open dialogue and promoting grassroots initiatives, he ensured that the voices of the marginalized were heard and their concerns addressed in the decision-making process.

One of the most notable outcomes of Shubh Gautam's partnership with the UP Government was the successful implementation of innovative solutions to combat the spread of COVID-19. From the deployment of sanitization tunnels in high-traffic areas to the establishment of dedicated healthcare facilities, his collaborative efforts yielded tangible results that significantly contributed to flattening the curve and saving lives.

As we reflect on the profound impact of Shubh Gautam FIR (First Indian Revolutionary), collaborative efforts with the UP Government in combating COVID-19, we are reminded of the transformative power of partnership and collective action in times of crisis. By uniting government resources with community-driven initiatives, he exemplified the spirit of solidarity and resilience that is essential for overcoming adversity and building a brighter future for all.

In conclusion, the partnership forged between Shubh Gautam FIR (First Indian Revolutionary), and the UP Government serves as a compelling example of effective governance and proactive citizenship in the face of adversity. As we navigate the challenges of the pandemic and beyond, let us draw inspiration from their collaborative efforts and work together to create a more resilient and equitable society for generations to come.

[micro-pc-tech]

Guide for Computer virus handling

In todays time every single person familiar with word Virus.

"A virus" the word “virus” is famous for “CORONA VIRUS” after impact of COVID-19 in all around world.

What do you do while protecting yourself from corona virus?

Yes! IT'S about to

Cover you face with mask

Keep distancing

In similar style YOU can protect your computer from viruses that are generally called malware with formula KEEP DISTANCING! YES "IT DEFINITELY WORKS"

Technical masks on your computer in form of Antiviruses, firewall, anti-spyware.

Keep distancing is another magic follow up to stay away from viruses.  (It’s very easy and possible to make distance from computer viruses

Keep distance from suspicious links downloads (Shared through emails or any other sources)

Keep distance from removable devices or does a scan with updated antivirus before insert it.

Keep distance from unauthorized web pages. Don’t open them.

Keep distance from downloading freeware from internet

Keep distance from downloading unauthorized software (malicious software)

Let's read what actually a virus is?

Oh that’s a silly program made by scammers in order to

Destroy computer system

Damage computer system

Make your computer sick and put it on ventilator

Hijack your computer system

Steal control or any important information from your computer system

All that means to disable smart functioning of any computer system, software, or electronic data. Virus is a program that spreads by first infecting files or the system areas of a computer or network router's hard drive and then making copies of itself. It can cause serious damage to your computer.

WHAT TO DO TO STAY AWAY FROM VIRUS

Download from reputable sources

Before downloading any freeware, take some time to read reviews from other users.

verify authenticity before downloading any software

Use a reputable Antivirus and keep it up-to-date

Be cautious of 'too good to be true' offers

Always opt out of installing anything that you're not sure about.

Keep your operating system and software updated with the latest security patches to minimize vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malware.

By following these tips, you can reduce the risk of getting viruses from freeware and protect your computer and personal information.

WHAT IF COMPUTER SYSTEM GET INFECTED?

Over WWW there are numerous guides’ available that teaches you some possible ways to handle a virus. You definitely get huge suggestions in finding and fixing.

Are that all guide is resolving your problem? or

Make it worst?

Sometimes a journey of fixing existing virus may take you at risk of facing another unwanted virus or suspicious attack as many fake resources available to guide you. HOW? As most time a victim can opt for solutions by searching over web and can be entangled in a net of those who

Claim to remove your virus for free

Claim A system scan for free

A software that available with excited offers

Not have reputed name in market and work to just earning from victims.

Removing a virus from your computer requires careful steps. Here's a general guide on how to remove a virus that can be of any type like file infection , Boot sector , macro virus , polymorphic viruses ,Trojans ,Ransom wares ,  Aware , Spyware etc Here are some suggestions to remove virus from your computer .

Best way is to get Professional Help

If you're unable to remove the virus on your own, consider seeking help from a professional computer technician or IT specialist. This is best way to have help from a professional as they know right way to handle with virus. There are many helps over web that cares you pc through call.  They may have specialized tools and knowledge to assist in virus removal. Micro PC Tech, we provide the best support for virus removal.   You can contact at their toll free number +1-877-842-1012.

If you not want to go with a professional follow these steps, may it help you

Opt. Safe Mode: Turn off your computer and start it up again (Restart your computer) and click on safe mode (boot into Safe Mode). This action to run a computer in safe mode prevents the virus from running and makes it easier to remove.So this is one of possible way in detecting and removal of virus from your computer.

Update Antivirus: Antivirus is software that protects you from virus attacks. To ensure your antivirus proper functionality and best output check for software is up-to-date with the latest version. Updating of software is much important as it UPGRADE the software to fight with extreme power an let you protected from any suspicious malware attacks . If you don't have antivirus software installed, consider downloading OR buying a reputable program and installing it.

System Scan: When a virus affects computer than scanning is best way to stay it away from your computer, hence perform a full system scan using your antivirus software. Don’t halt scanning; Allow the scan to complete, as it will search for any traces of the virus on your computer.

Remove Detected Threats: Once you detect a virus, what is our next step? Probably we are going to kick it out. So the next step for you is that if the antivirus software detects the virus or any other threats, follow the prompts to quarantine or remove them from your system.

Manually Delete Suspicious Files: Manual detection is a bit difficult as you have to identify by yourself for any suspicious item and deleting them may cause for data loss. In case if the antivirus software does not detect the malware, you may need to manually search for and delete suspicious files. Be cautious when deleting files manually, as deleting system files can cause issues with your computer.

Restore Your System: most important for firm or personal is DATA, So Consider restoring your computer to a previous state using System Restore (Windows) or Time Machine (Mac) if the micro virus persists after running antivirus scans.

Prevent Future Infections: Once you remove virus that not mean it will not back again. After removing the micro virus, take steps to prevent future infections by installing reliable antivirus software, keeping your operating system and software up-to-date, and practicing safe browsing habits.

By following these steps, you can effectively remove a micro virus from your computer and help protect it from future infections.

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Best ayurveda Hospital in Kerala,India forRheumatoid Arthritis Ayurvedic Treatment 

Rheumatoid Arthritis Ayurvedic Treatment 

INTRODUCTION 

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive systemic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues. The most common presentation of RA is symmetrical inflammatory polyarthritis, particularly of the hands and feet, although any synovial joint is at risk.

Risk Factors 

Idiopathic Positive family history

Inherited tissue t6ype major histocompatibility complex (MHC)antigen

Smoking 

Bacterial and fungal infection 

Herpes simplex virus infections 

Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)

Vitamin D deficiency 

Signs and Symptoms  of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterised by various signs and symptoms that affect the joints and, in some cases, other body parts. It's important to note that the severity and pattern of symptoms can vary among individuals. Here are common signs and symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis:

1. Joint Pain and Swelling: Persistent joint pain, often affecting smaller joints first (e.g., wrists, fingers).Swelling and tenderness around the affected joints.

2. Morning Stiffness: Prolonged morning stiffness that lasts for at least 30 minutes or longer, making it difficult to move joints upon waking.

3. Symmetrical Joint Involvement: Joint symptoms typically occur in a symmetrical pattern, affecting the same joints on both sides of the body (e.g., both wrists both knees).

4. Fatigue: Generalised fatigue and overall weakness or malaise.

 5. Systemic Symptoms: Fever and a general sense of not feeling well, especially during increased disease activity.

6. Decreased Range of Motion:Gradual loss of joint function and a reduced range of motion due to inflammation and joint damage.

7. Joint Deformities:Over time, joint deformities may develop, leading to changes in the shape and alignment of affected joints.

8. Rheumatoid Nodules: Small, firm lumps under the skin near joints often seen in more advanced cases of RA.

9. Joint Warmth: Warmth and redness around affected joints due to increased blood flow and inflammation.

10. Flare-ups and Remissions: Periods of increased disease activity (flare-ups) may alternate with periods of reduced symptoms (remissions).

 Diagnostic tests, including blood tests and imaging studies, may be used to confirm the presence of RA and assess its severity.

What Causes  Rheumatoid Arthritis According To  Ayurveda?

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), according to modern medicine, and Aamavata, according to Ayurveda, has an etiological and clinical relationship. The main pathogenic event in RA or Aamavata is the formation and deposition of Aama (explained later) at all levels of body physiology, including gastrointestinal and macro and microchannels of the inner transport system of the body.

1. Tridoshik disequilibrium: There is a parallel between modern medicine and Ayurveda. According to modern medicine, a person with a particular genotype is more likely to develop RA. According to Ayurveda each person is born with a unique “Prakriti” or body-mind type. This is based upon unique combination of three bio-principles called Doshas viz. Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. People with predominant Vata or Kapha Prakriti and/or their disequilibrium are more likely to suffer from Aamavata/RA. Vata and Kapha Prakriti person is more likely to have decreased digestive-metabolic fire or Agni in the body (explanation of Agni is described later), resulting in impaired digestion and absorption of food. This leads to formation of an immunogenic and toxic substance called Aama, which is the causative factor for inflammation. Pitta Prakriti individuals have stronger Agni, but in some of them Agni may be very high and erratic or Vishama and therefore is not able to digest food well. Restoration of Agni and correction of imbalanced state is an important component of treatment strategy in Ayurveda.

2. Decreased Agni or metabolic fire: Agni corresponds to enzymes, chemicals, hormones, neurotransmitters and cytokines known to modern science. There are 13 Agnis responsible for the entire process of digestion of food and all aspects of metabolism, including elemental/molecular metabolism.Jatharaagni works at the gastrointestinal tract for digestion and assimilation of food. It is the strongest of all Agnis and is most important in the pathogenesis of RA/Aamavata.When these Agnis are depleted due to continued lifestyle errors and faulty eating, the body begins producing a range of unwanted and unfinished byproducts. These abnormal byproducts tend to accumulate in the body. Such digestive and metabolic products are called Aama, which is believed to block the micro channels or Strotas of the inner transport system of the body in varying degrees. Because Aama is a toxic, biologically unwanted and antigenic product, the body tends to react to it and reject it. Such a blockade effect and antigenic reactive process may give rise to a variety of diseases. RA is one of those diseases.

3.Alteration of bacterial flora of the gut or dysbiosis:Intestinal mucosa is able to selectively absorb the digested food and prevent the absorption of undigested, partially digested food or toxic substances in the body. Intestinal mucosal permeability and peristalsis is impaired in Aamavata.

Inflammation is a common denominator in Aamavata or RA, various autoimmune diseases, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer disease, and cancer, etc. Alteration of bacterial flora of the gut occurs because of lack of Agni and indiscriminate use of antibiotics. Impaired permeability and motility of the gut results in absorption of not fully digested and partially detoxified food. It starts the chain reaction described earlier to cause inflammation.

Predisposing and contributing factors

Heavy and large meals in relation to digestive fire or Agni.

Strenuous exercise or physical activity after a heavy meal.

Consumption of food with allergens, e.g., animal products, nuts, wheat products, and seafood.

Imbalanced physical activity based upon the body type, trauma on the one hand and sedentary life-style on the other.

Inflammatory bowel disease.

Stress, emotional disturbances, suppression of natural urges, and lack of sleep.

Why choose Ayurveda for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

In Ayurveda, the progression of a disease is often described in terms of the "Six Stages of Disease" (Shat Kriyakala). These stages provide a framework to understand how imbalances in the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) manifest and evolve. In the first four stages, accumulation, aggravation, dissemination and localisation of Doshas occur. There are no clinical manifestations and symptoms are vague. Characteristic symptoms appear during the fifth and sixth stages of manifestation and disruption of the disease. Identifying Vikrti, or disequilibrium of Doshas in the body, can reestablish equilibrium and prevent disease manifestations in the first four stages of the disease. When symptoms appear in the last two stages, manifestation and disruption, the offence and defence strategies will be employed appropriately.

Rheumatoid arthritis treatment can be mainly done through : 

Balancing the Doshas.

Increasing the digestive and metabolic fires, or Agni.

Stopping the formation of Aama at different levels.

Increasing digestion and excretion of Aama.

Restoring the damaged intestinal mucosa and absorption.

Recommended Yoga Poses for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthritis is a common condition that  cause pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints. Along with internal medication , incorporating yoga into your routine can provide additional benefits. Gentle yoga poses can help improve flexibility, reduce joint pain, and enhance overall well-being.

Tadasana (Mountain Pose):

This pose helps improve posture balance and strengthens the legs without putting excessive strain on the joints.

Child's Pose (Balasana):

Child's Pose promotes relaxation and gently stretches the hips, thighs, and lower back.

Cat-Cow Stretch (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana):

This fluid motion helps to warm up the spine, improve flexibility, and reduce stiffness.

Downward-Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana):

Downward Dog stretches the entire body, including the shoulders, hamstrings, and calves, while also promoting joint mobility.

Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana):

This pose stretches the spine, hamstrings, and lower back, providing relief to stiff joints.

Bridge Pose (Setu Bandhasana):

Bridge Pose strengthens the core, hips, and thighs, supporting the lower back and alleviating discomfort.

Supine Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose (Supta Padangusthasana):

This pose enhances flexibility in the hips, thighs, and hamstrings.

Ayurvedic Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Amavata, a term in Ayurveda, refers to a condition where the vitiation of doshas, mainly Vata and Ama, leads to inflammatory joint disorders, resembling rheumatoid arthritis in modern medical terms. The Ayurvedic approach to treating Amavata involves a combination of Shamana Chikitsa (conservative treatment) and Shodhana Chikitsa (biological purification).

Shamana Chikitsa (Conservative Treatment):

1. Langhana (Depletion or Fasting):

Purpose: To reduce excess body tissues and stimulate the elimination of accumulated ama.

Method: Controlled fasting or dietary restrictions to improve digestion and metabolism.

2. Deepana (Digestive Fire Enhancement):

Purpose: To kindle and strengthen the digestive fire (agni).

Method: Use of herbs and formulations that stimulate digestive enzymes, improving digestion and preventing further ama formation.

3. Pachana (Digestive Therapy):

Purpose: To enhance the digestion of food and promote the digestion of undigested material (ama).

Method: Utilization of herbs and therapies to improve digestive capacity.

Shodhana Chikitsa (Biological Purification):

1. Snehapana (Oleation Therapy):

Purpose: Lubrication of internal tissues, facilitating the movement of doshas and ama towards the digestive tract for elimination.

Method: Consumption of medicated oils or ghee in increasing quantities over a specific duration.

2. Swedana (Fomentation or Sweating Therapy):

Purpose: To open the body's channels, liquefy ama, and facilitate its elimination through sweating.

Method: Steam treatments, hot baths, or warm compresses to induce sweating.

3. Virechana (Purgation Therapy):

Purpose: Cleansing the digestive tract, expelling doshas and ama.

Method: Administration of natural laxatives or purgatives to induce controlled bowel movements.

4. Basti (Enema Therapy):

Purpose: A comprehensive purification method to eliminate doshas and toxins from the colon.

Method: Introduction of medicated substances (oil, herbal decoctions) into the rectum to induce bowel evacuation.

Integration of Shamana and Shodhana:

In treating Amavata, the selection of Shamana or Shodhana therapies depends on factors such as the stage of the condition (acute or chronic), the dominance of doshas, and the overall constitution of the individual. Shamana therapies aim to alleviate and balance doshas, whereas Shodhana therapies focus on eliminating accumulated toxins and restoring equilibrium.

Rheumatoid Arthritis  Ayurvedic Treatment: Prevention

Preventing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) involves a combination of lifestyle choices, early detection, and managing risk factors.Here are some preventive measures:

Regular Exercise:

Engage in regular physical activity to maintain joint health and flexibility.

Exercise helps strengthen the muscles around the joints, reducing stress on the joints themselves.

Maintain a Healthy Weight:

Maintain a healthy body weight to reduce the load on joints, especially in weight-bearing areas.Obesity is a known risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis, so achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is crucial.

Balanced Diet:

Consume a well-balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.Consider including foods with anti-inflammatory properties, such as fatty fish (omega-3 fatty acids), nuts, seeds, and colorful vegetables.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids:

Incorporate foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and walnuts, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

Quit Smoking:

Smoking is a significant risk factor for developing rheumatoid arthritis. Quitting smoking can reduce this risk.

Smoking also negatively affects the effectiveness of RA treatments.

Limit Alcohol Consumption:

Excessive alcohol intake may increase the risk of developing RA. If you consume alcohol, do so in moderation.

Regular Health Check-ups:

Early detection and intervention can significantly impact the progression of RA. Regular health check-ups and prompt consultation with a healthcare professional for joint symptoms are essential.

Manage Stress:

Chronic stress may contribute to the development of autoimmune conditions. Incorporate stress management techniques such as yoga, meditation, or relaxation exercises into your routine.

Diet and Lifestyle Changes for Rheumatoid Arthritis Ayurvedic Treatment

 Ayurveda recommends a diet that balances vata for rheumatoid arthritis. These are some of the foods that can be included or avoided in your diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis Management  

Foods to include : 

Grains that are easy to digest, like cooked oats, rice, and cream of wheat

legumes, such as lentils, dal, mung beans, miso, and tofu

lukewarm water, or water boiled with ginger root, to help with digestion and remove toxins

Include more Green, leafy vegetables, berries

Spices including ginger, turmeric, and garlic, which are anti-inflammatory and aid with digestion.

 foods to avoid : 

Avoid Heating spices, like chili powder and cayenne pepper

AvoidHard-to-digest fruits and vegetables, like raw radishes, turnips, onions, apples, broccoli, and Brussels sprouts

AvoidSour and fermented foods, like hard cheeses, sour cream, green grapes, pineapple, grapefruit, and alcohol

Avoid Salt in your diet 

Rheumatoid Arthritis Ayurvedic Treatment at Dheemahi Ayurveda

Dheemahi Ayurveda is dedicated to providing authentic and effective Ayurvedic treatments while considering the unique needs of each patient.By combining the knowledge of the past five generations with contemporary healthcare practices, Dheemahi Ayurveda offers a comprehensive and personalised approach to patient care. With daily consultations follow-up check-up,  we provide more reliability as by doing physical examinations, doctors can get more findings about the condition of the patient.The documentation of treatment schedules further ensures transparency and accountability in the healthcare process

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Coronavirus Outbreak & Liability of State to bring home struck Nationals

The 2019 Novel Wuhan Coronavirus (Covid-19) which originated from the Wuhan district of China has now spread globally and infected nearly 96,500 people and has claimed the lives of over 3,300 people globally. The global pandemic, as reported by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has no diagnosis till date and though the survival rate is quite high, yet stringent measures need to be taken both at the micro-level and the macro-level to fight the virus. Owing its similarity to the SARS and the potential threat caused by it, the countries across the world evacuated its citizens stranded in Wuhan and other parts of China, thereby putting its citizens on a higher pedestal and the first priority. India, very bravely, sent two special Air India flights to Wuhan and evacuated over six-hundred Indians. Also on the two Air India flights were a team of engineers, doctors and some officials. Read more

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5 Types of Viruses in Computer

A computer virus is a type of malicious software that is designed to replicate itself across computers and networks. It is capable of performing various malicious activities such as damaging computer systems, stealing data, and disrupting normal operations. 

Since 1986 when the first virus was released, viruses have caused havoc across computers and electronic devices. You know a virus is present when programs slow down unexpectedly or you receive error messages, or files simply disappear without explanation.

Computer viruses can be spread in a number of different ways, including via email, downloads, and even through removable storage devices such as USB drives. There are several different types of computer viruses, including boot sector viruses, file infectors, macro viruses, and Trojans. Each type of virus has different characteristics which can make them more or less dangerous.

Some of the most common types of viruses include:

Direct Action Virus

Computer viruses are sneaky programs that secretly modify files and applications without user knowledge, infiltrating private data without their owners knowing and slowing down device performance. Once activated, they can steal personal information or slow it down significantly as well as display political, humorous or threatening messages on screen, spam your contacts via email and even rewrite files on hard drives connected to same network and infect other computers on that network.

Some computer viruses remain dormant within your memory, only emerging when opening certain files or programs - these are called resident viruses. Their more aggressive cousin, known as multipartite virus, attacks both files and boot space simultaneously; an even worse strain known as overwrite virus erases existing program code to insert its own malicious payload instead.

Polymorphic viruses, which mutate each time they replicate to avoid detection by anti-malware and threat detection products that rely on specific malware signatures, and network viruses which spread quickly via peer-to-peer file sharing services like Dropbox or SharePoint are more difficult to combat than their counterparts because  of their rapid spread.

Resident Virus

Resident viruses reside in your computer's memory and can infiltrate files even   when their originating program no longer runs, making them one of the most dangerous types of malware. They're difficult to remove, making them one of the deadliest threats possible; fast infectors spread rapidly while slow infectors attack gradually causing significant damage; some reside as attachments on antivirus software which allow them access to every file the software scans allowing for quick attack by these viruses.

Common symptoms of an infection with polymorphic viruses include unusual error messages. Restarts on its own or abrupt shutdowns are also symptoms; polymorphic viruses can hide in images, videos and layouts used by malicious websites; furthermore they can rewrite themselves over and over. Polymorphic viruses are difficult to detect as their signatures and decryption routine can change to bypass antivirus programs. They even alter code within compromised programs to rewrite themselves continuously!

Multipartite Virus

Resident viruses are known for taking up space in your computer's memory and eating away at it, rendering your device inoperable and creating incessant memory consumption. Their presence can be identified through messages like "running low on memory" or "unable to connect to internet".

Boot sector viruses are another type of threat that evade antivirus software, infiltrating your master boot record (MBR) before infecting program files and corrupting memory at will. Once inside, they can rapidly unleash destructive payloads at any moment.

Multipartite viruses, also referred to as hybrid viruses, combine elements from file and boot infectors into one powerful hybrid virus that strikes quickly. Such fast- acting threats infiltrate both your boot space and program/executable files at the same time for maximum damage - with Ghostball being perhaps the best-known example; others include Flip and Invader as examples of multipartite threats.

Polymorphic Virus

Imagine an ever-evolving cyber threat, designed to remain undetected and undermine your system - that is exactly what polymorphic viruses do and they pose one of the greatest dangers to data security.

Polymorphic malware strikes through various means, including social engineering - where hackers use deceptive tactics to induce users into downloading or executing the virus through free software downloads, misleading advertisements and email attachments. Once infiltrated, polymorphic malware spreads by exploiting vulnerabilities in file-sharing protocols, remote desktop services or outdated software to gain unauthorised entry to networks.

Once installed on its target system, this virus uses its code to mutate and rewrite itself each time it infects new targets, remaining undetected even by antivirus programs that attempt to identify and eradicate it.

Antivirus software that recognizes malicious code and patches it quickly is key in protecting yourself against polymorphic viruses, along with backing up files regularly and not clicking suspicious links or attachments. Finally, remember to change passwords frequently but not so frequently that attackers can guess or crack them easily.

Boot Sector Virus

Boot sector viruses infiltrate physical parts of storage devices that your computer relies on for starting up, such as DOS Boot Sector or Master Boot Record (MBR).

Once infected, these older viruses may result in applications slowing down significantly or performance delays; eventually your hard disk could even become inoperable!

Polymorphic malware can be very dangerous. It evades antivirus detection by altering its code each time it replicates, making it harder for antivirus software to spot. Polymorphic viruses like the notorious VirLock display ransom notes demanding money before releasing files.

The Elk Cloner virus created by 15-year-old high school student Richard Skrent was non-malicious but inspired malicious programmers to create boot sector viruses with similar ideas of infecting computers at boot up. Boot sector viruses often spread via write-enabled floppy disks but now infiltrate any storage device and perform harmful acts such as overwriting data, corrupting files, displaying funny or political messages on screen, spamming email contacts with spam emails, stealing personal data and making machines unusable altogether.

Conclusion

It is important to be aware of the different types of viruses out there and to take steps to protect your computer from them. Installing antivirus software and keeping it up-to-date is the best way to keep your computer safe from viruses.

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How Viruses work?

There are ten of thousands of viruses out there, and new ones are discovered every day… There are ten of thousands of viruses out there, and new ones are discovered every day. It is difficult to come up with a generic explanation of how viruses work, since they all have variations in the way they infect of the way they spread. So instead, we’ve taken some broad categories that are commonly used…

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"First things first, let’s state the obvious: These Olympics are a disaster, and they’re a disaster on every level, from the micro to the macro, the personal to the institutional, the societal to the global. Name a level, and I’ll show you a disaster. The latest news is that yet another prominent Olympic figure in Japan has been fired. This time it’s the opening ceremonies director, and the crime was holocaust jokes he made on TV. Somehow, that’s less horrific than the composer who was forced to resign over egregious acts of school bullying against disabled children that he bragged about in interviews, and those two are just the tip of the iceberg:

Kobayashi’s Holocaust joke and Oyamada’s resignation were just the latest issues to plague the Games. Yoshiro Mori resigned as organizing committee president over sexist remarks. Hiroshi Sasaki also stepped down as creative director for the opening and closing ceremonies after suggesting a Japanese actress should dress as a pig.

This doesn’t even get into alleged bribery by Tokyo officials to secure the Games from the IOC (which, to be fair, likely happens at every Olympics since the IOC is wildly corrupt), and careful readers will also notice that I also have not mentioned the word “COVID-19” yet. Writ large, Japanese efforts to get their populace vaccinated have been an absolute disgrace, and that’s being generous. Prior to a last-minute push, in May, the national vaccination rate was 1.6%. You did not read that incorrectly: One point six percent. It’s now around 20%, but only because of a desperate attempt to undo what can only be called bureaucratic mismanagement on an historical level. Between the government holding out for a homegrown vaccine (it never came), an anti-vax culture that somehow puts America’s to shame, the internal difficulty in getting approval for a foreign vaccine, and the absurd belief that Japanese people might be largely immune to COVID, heel-dragging was the order of the day. Today, the island is being ravaged by the virus, very few are actually protected, and the end result is that no international fans are allowed to come, no domestic fans are allowed to attend any event, and already we’re seeing athletes test positive and have their Olympic dreams dashed anyway. Yoshihide Suga, the prime minister, is rightly taking flack for ignoring medical advice that suggests canceling the Olympics, all while milking the public for billions of dollars just to make sure the games go through despite a public health crisis.

Keep in mind, as you read this, that Japan has known it would host the Olympics since 2013, and were gifted a one-year delay when the games were postponed from 2020 to 2021. Considering that, the lack of preparation is gobsmacking.

We are not done with Olympic-bashing, unfortunately, because we also have to consider the Olympics writ large, divorced from COVID. I’ll keep this part short, but basically, many smart people, including Spike Friedman on (old, good) Deadspin, argue that the Olympics are “untenable for any city.”

“The Olympics create unequal cities. The very nature of the games leads them inexorably to the problems that have plagued the Olympics for the better part of the last half-century: skyrocketing budgets, corruption, militarization of the police, environmental degradation, and displacement.”

There’s plenty of good reading on this topic, and it’s hard to digest it all without agreeing that the Olympics are a net negative for any city unwise enough to host them."

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