Out amp; About

In his first poem A Reverie, the author hopes to unravel the mystery of life and this solving would lead him to infinity. All the poems have a lyrical quality about them. Beyond the stars does have his doubts about infinity and where it would lead them, but all these end on a positive note of finding a destination.

The author wants to reach out to all, through metaphors, only if metaphors could help.

These twenty views are interrelated. Later on he talks about peace of mind and inward growth through the Game of words. His poetry takes on the form of prose, which I guess is a faster medium of reaching the minds if not the heart. They read like narratives which the author himself agrees he has been churning in his mind for years now.

The Five Poems or Five Moods are the author8217;s own questions over a period of time in different places and locales. For example in A Riddle he talks about the journey of the soul in the future and past ad is left wondering. In the seeker of truth he preaches not to look for truth in books bur to look for it in nature and all that is around you. He ends with a Sad Sultry Song. An interesting collection, which touches the readers heart with clarity and spontaneity.

Old medicine, New bottle For someone who admits to having heard of homeopathy for the first time in 1986, 8220;and even on hearing it I was not quite sure what it meant,8221; David A. Dancu does a remarkably good job of selling it. Homeopathic Remedies: Homeopathic Cures for Common Diseases Full Circle, Rs 125 is both readable and packed with information, listing panaceas for a number of short-term disorders and chronic diseases.

Not only does the good doctor give you remedies for age-old illnesses like cancer and tuberculosis, but also delves into New Age problems like jet lag and chronic fatigue, not to mention psychological disorders like depression. For Rs 125, this book on natural healing should be popular with yuppies who are comfortable with anything 8220;natural8221;. Be it vegetable dyes, henna or healing. One wonders, though, whether even half the medicines listed by the Colorado, US-based doctor are available in India.

Openings
A different stroke
Avoid fats, take adequate exercise, say no to alcohol and smoking and you reduce your chances of a heart stroke. We8217;ve all heard that from doctors and medical specialists. But never thought seriously if it worked. Now, we have a medical centre 8211; the first of its kind in the city, that promises to bring back to good health, without surgery, the people suffering from incidence of heart stroke. Bedi Medical Centre, which was recently inaugurated in Sector 40, has tied up with a US-based medical association, and treats patients with scientifically designed exercises, meditational sessions, coupled with a balanced diet and lifestyle, to reduce the risk of heart stroke to negligible. 8220;It is possible within a few months, even for those who have undergone surgery for heart disease.8221;

8220;And we perform regular tests to note the progress until the risk factor is lowered considerably, much beyond the danger zone. It is a fallacy that surgery is the only answer to heart problem,8221; says Dr. Bedi.

In the limelight
Good Samaritans
Indian National Portage organisation INPA, a non-profit voluntary organisation based at Chandigarh, is dedicated to the task of providing knowledge and skills to children at risk of developmental delays, learning disabilities and/or mental retardation.

It derives its name form a small town in Wisconsin USA, where the first home-teaching scheme began in 1969. But it has symbolic significance also 8211; it acts as a bridge between transfer of knowledge form professionals to nonprofessionals. Trained advisors visit the homes or kindergartens of children with special needs and in consultation with teachers and parents decide what and how much the child can learn.

The organisation is being used as a concept and as an educational service.It has been tried in India under various models and has tasted a lot of success. in this field. The aim is to maintain a child8217;s current skills and strengths and to help him acquire new developmental skills.

Apart from professionals like therapists, psychologists and teachers, non-professionals like social workers, parents and individuals interested in welfare activities are invited to join the programme. The basic attribute is a compassion and love for the kids who have not been blessed with all mental and physical faculties.

Those interested in further details can call up Dr. Tehal Kohli at: 541441, 541778 and 600951 residence.