Gyan Mudra benefits revealed: How this ancient hand gesture can boost your mind and body

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Gyan Mudra or Jnana Mudra, a type of Hasta Mudra (Hand gesture or seal), is one of the most important Mudras that can be practiced anywhere.

It is found across Yogic, Buddhist, and Hindu practices, and has been practiced for thousands of years.

To perform this mudra, bring the tip of the thumb and index finger together on both hands, forming a circle. Keep the remaining three fingers outstretched with the palm facing upward.

The word Gyan stands for “knowledge,” while Mudra means a “symbolic gesture” or a “seal.” That is why it is also known as the “Mudra of knowledge.”

Gyan Mudra is used to direct energy and maintain focus.

Traditionally practiced whilst in seated meditation, it promotes and maintains stability during meditation practices.

A research suggests, “Gyan Mudra in yoga is a powerful hand gesture that symbolizes the union of individual consciousness with universal knowledge, enhancing focus, meditation, and mental clarity during practice.”

To perform this yoga mudra, sit down in a comfortable position and maintain a straight spine and a relaxed body. You can either sit on a chair or on the floor with your legs crossed. When you position your fingers the right way, place your hands on your tights or knees.

“The thumb is believed to represent universal consciousness, and the index finger denotes individual consciousness. When the index finger bends towards the thumb, an individual consciousness is surrendered to the universal consciousness.”

Experienced practitioners advise that the best time to practice this pose is in the early morning (4-6 AM) for the most results. You can start with 10 to 12 minutes a day and work your way up to 30 minutes as you get accustomed.

Among the physical benefits of this routine are better digestion and gut health, improved muscular support, improved breathing, enhanced body stability and balance.

It also improves your sleeping pattern.

Further, “therapeutically, it is beneficial in diabetes, Alzheimer’s, insomnia, and conditions like hypopituitarism,” according to a research.

When it comes to the mental benefits, Gyan Mudra is said to improve the overall mental well-being, enhances the focus, reduces anxiety and anger by promoting a steady mind and rational thinking, improves the function of the glands in the body, and stimulates the pineal gland or the third eye – leading to deeper connection with your own self.

In Gyan Mudra, touching the index fingertip to the thumb unites the air and fire elements. The calming and concentration-enhancing benefits of this mudra stem from the harmony created by this elemental fusion.

Don’t be afraid to experience the wisdom of this practice.

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Striking simulation illustrates the progression of death from cancer

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The NIH estimates that a staggering 2 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025 alone. According to their statistics, “breast, lung and bronchus, prostate, and colorectal cancers account for almost 50% of all new cancer cases in the United States,” while “lung and bronchus, colorectal, pancreatic, and breast cancers are responsible for nearly 50% of all deaths.”

According to Dr Paulien Moyaert, it’s not always the cancer itself that kills a person, but the side effects it causes in the body.

On her YouTube channel, Dr Moyaert shared a shocking 3D simulation of the stages of cancer and how it can kill the person diagnosed with the disease.

The 4-minute-long video opens up with an explanation of the most lethal form of cancer, the metastatic one, “where a single cell breaks off, migrates, and starts a new tumor that can fill up any organ and prevent it from functioning, which may kill you.

“If the cancer is growing in a part of the digestive system, it can prevent the digestion and absorption of food. It can also block the expulsion of feces and lead to perforation, which is fatal if not surgically corrected.”

Further, Dr Moyaert’s stimulation shows that when cancer affects the pancreatic ducts, it causes the pancreas to “digest itself.”

This makes pancreatic cancer the deadliest and most painful form of cancer.

A person diagnosed with lung cancer can die from asphyxiation, a condition where there’s not enough oxygen around the body.

The second most common cause of death comes from infections.

“Having cancer impairs immunity,” the video continues, “and chemotherapy compounds the problem by suppressing the bone marrow – the factory where white blood cells are produced.”

Both chemotherapy and the “infiltration of cancer cells” can impair bone marrow.

“When cancer grows in the bone marrow, there will eventually be inadequate bone healthy bone marrow to make blood cells,” the simulation shows.

This causes anemia, drop in white blood cells – which fight infection and keep bacteria under a control – and drop in platelets which prevents the body from controlling any abnormal bleeding.

Cancer patients can also suffer from cachexia, a serious complication that leads to muscle loss.

This occurs in around 50% of all cancer patients.

Finally, the video – seen over 6.6 million times – explains that pain control treatments such as morphine and opium are available and that no cancer patient should die in pain.

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79-year-old mom chooses comfy corner seat at Olive Garden – Then something incredible happens

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Kindness makes the world go round. It is the quiet force that lifts spirits and restores our faith in humanity.

A Facebook post by a woman named Yolanda Palacios touched the hearts of many, reminding thousands who have seen the post that even the tiniest act of kindness always goes a long way.

“So last night we went to go eat at Olive Garden. My mother who is 79 years young decided to sit at the corner of the table where she felt more comfortable and had open space if she needed to get up during dinner,” Yolanda started her story.

At the time their orders arrived, Yolanda was talking to her 15-year-old who was sitting in front of her. Then, in one moment, she turned to her left to check on her mom, and what she saw moved her deeply.

The waitress, a young woman named Susie, was cutting her mom’s steak.

Yolanda was in awe and thanked Susie for her lovely gesture, to what she replied, “No problem I don’t mind, I have grandparents and I know how it is at times.”

Yolanda felt overwhelmed with gratitude as Susie kept asking her mom “is this ok? Let me cut this one up more for you.”

“She stood there cutting the meat into smaller pieces for a good 3 minutes. My mom would turn to look at me smiling as I would smile back at her,” her post read.

Yolanda made sure Susie’s manager knew how kind she was to her mother.

“I expressed my gratitude towards her and told him this kind of heart she has is full of caring and compassion. It’s not taught by employers. That she should be commended and be acknowledged for going a step further in her service which now a days is lacking in many establishments. Susie deserves the recognition!”

Olive Garden re-shared Yolanda’s post.

The restaurant wrote they are grateful to have team members as Susie who go the extra mile for their customers.

Countless people took their time to comment and praise Susie’s kindness.

“I love people like that; she is lovely with so much class,” one person commented.

“What a wonderful young lady. Wished there were more like her in the world. Sweetest gesture. Her parents should be proud,” another added.

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Has Jill Biden undergone plastic surgery?

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The news of former President Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis spread like wildfire, triggering speculation about when he had received the diagnosis, with many claiming he had cancer while serving as the head of the country.

However, it wasn’t just Joe Biden who faced scrutiny from Trump and his supporters, but also his wife, Jill Biden, whom they accused of ‘elder abuse.’

MAGA supporters claimed the former First Lady allowed her husband to run for a second term despite being aware of his cancer and declining health.

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has since spread to his bones. He and his family are seeking the most suitable treatment options, taking into account the severity of his condition and his age.

“Last week, President Joe Biden was seen for a new finding of a prostate nodule after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms,” the statement issued by Biden’s office read.

“On Friday, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, characterised by a Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5) with metastasis to the bone. While this represents a more aggressive form of the disease, the cancer appears to be hormone-sensitive which allows for effective management.”

Sally Quinn, a DC Insider and longtime columnist for The Washington Post, was among those who blamed Jill Biden for pushing her husband into re-election before he decided to step down.

“I blame Jill Biden for this. Jill Biden is his wife. And if Jill Biden had stood up and gone to him and said, ‘Joe, you can’t do it’… He wouldn’t have run,” Quinn said during an appearance on Tara Palmeri Show . “She clearly was in favor of his running and I just think it was a terrible disservice to the country.”

“She wasn’t protecting him… I thought it was elder abuse, really,” Quinn continued. “Everybody thought he shouldn’t run,” she told Palmeri. “People were just distraught that he was running and terrible for the party. I think everybody was horrified that he was put in a position where he was allowed to run by his staff and by his wife. People felt sorry for him. But still, it was his egotistical decision to stay in office, and look what happened.”

Despite being 73, Jill Biden maintains a youthful appearance.

Her skin glows and she always looks refreshed, which many claim to be a result of plastic surgery.

Plastic surgeon Dr Omar Tillo shared with Express that he believes Jill has undergone “many skin tightening treatments,” among which Morpheus8, which uses micro-needling and radio frequency energy to resurface the skin.

Sam Cinkir, founder of Este Medical Group, also shared his thoughts on Jill Biden’s youthful appearance in 2021, saying, “Jill Biden, First Lady, looks fabulous, her youthful looks could be down to a range of non-surgical treatments such as HIFU (high intensity focused ultrasound), which is a non-invasive, non-surgical option for skin tightening. It has gained FDA clearance for brow lift and improving fine lines and wrinkles. Treatment is relatively pain-free and yields some brilliant results.”

He continued: “We are seeing an increase in interest in anti-ageing treatments at Este Medical Group and HIFU skin tightening is one of them. We use this over a course of treatment to yield optimal results. In terms of diet and lifestyle, it seems the First Lady has built up a bank of good behaviour as decades of investing in good quality sleep and the habit of staying hydrated, all compound into looking this vibrant for decades to come.”

Cinkir concluded: “This is why we also educate our patients in understanding the holistic approach to wellness and well-being, including from an aesthetic point of view.”

Jill never addressed the rumors regarding having plastic surgeries.

However, back in 2016, she did share an insight into her daily routine, saying she has been running and taking barre class, a workout that combines elements of ballet, Pilates, yoga, and strength training.

“I think exercise and being healthy creates total balance in life. People have to find what works for them. So for me, running and doing the barre class and weights—that works for me. And if walking works for you, or cycling, or golfing, whatever it is, you should find something you love that you are passionate about. And make that your exercise, because then you’ll do it,” she told Self Magazine.

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US issues urgent ‘do not travel warning’ for tourist destination due to extreme risks

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The US State Department issued an urgent ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for American citizens regarding travel to Venezuela, citing ‘severe risks’ such as kidnapping, wrongful detention, civil unrest, and torture. They also advised those that in the country to leave as urgently as possible.

They added that the State Department does not have an operating embassy or consulate in the South American country, thus they cannot provide routine or emergency consular assistance to American citizens in Venezuela.

“U.S. citizens are at extreme risk of detention when entering Venezuela at any location. They may be unjustly charged with terrorism or other serious crimes and detained for long periods,” the State Department said in a news release Tuesday. “U.S. citizens have been detained upon arrival at land borders, airports, and maritime ports of entry. There is no safe way for Americans to travel to Venezuela.”

Currently, there are more wrongfully detained US citizens in Venezuela than in any other country.

The ‘do not travel’ warning issued for Venezuela isn’t anything new, but as of May 27, the State Department assigned Venezuela its highest Travel Advisory level—Level 4.

The State Department added that US citizens should also “avoid Venezuelan borders with Colombia, Brazil and Guyana” because the borders are not always clearly marked.

Another issue is that the Venezuelan government doesn’t notify the States of any detentions of its citizens. This makes it almost impossible to intervene. Those in detention in Venezuela cannot contact their family members or attorneys, according to the State Department.

The US State Department issued an urgent 'Do Not Travel' warning for American citizens regarding travel to Venezuela. — Pexels

“Other foreign nationals in Venezuela are also frequently unjustly detained,” the warning added.

“There is no safe way for Americans to travel to Venezuela.

“[…] The US Department of State recommends that all US citizens in Venezuela leave immediately.”

Even those with dual citizenship or a valid visa are vulnerable, the State Department added.

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My parents abandoned me for my sister — Then returned 12 years later on Christmas

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At the age of 10, my mom and dad sent me to my grandparents. I believed it was just a regular visit, but they left me there and never came back. Instead, they decided to focus on my younger sister’s sports career.

Being still just a child, I couldn’t understand why I was suddenly left with my grandma and grandpa and why my parents didn’t take me back although they claimed my stay with my grandparents would be just a temporary one.

Years had gone by, and my grandma’s health declined. She was old and frail and couldn’t take care of me any longer. Even then, my mom and dad didn’t take me back home. They were too busy accompanying my sister to all the competitions she attended. They spent all of their money on those trips and couldn’t afford raising another child.

Luckily, my aunt and uncle stepped in and welcomed me in their home and their lives.

I was loved and cared for, but I sometimes felt unworthy because my sister was given everything, and I was simply abandoned by my parents for her.

But you know what they say, life has a way of returning the favor.

I graduated from college and landed a high paying job. In fact, now at 22, I earn more than my parents combined. And they? Well, after my sister’s career ended abruptly due to an injury, my mom and dad suddenly remembered they had another child.

Some time around Christmas, they tried to reconnect. They waited for me in front of the church and I could hear my mom’s voice cutting through the peace the holiday brought. “Melody,” she yelled. “It’s been so long.”

I looked her straight in the eyes and asked, “Sorry, do I know you?”

Suddenly, my dad got mad. “Watch your tone. You know who we are. We are your parents.”

I smiled and said, “You must be wrong. My mom and dad are at home, wrapping Christmas gifts,” referring to my aunt and uncle. “And you must be Anthony and Carmen, the people who abandoned me, but you are definitely not my parents.”

As I tried to walk away, they accused me of not being respectful. My mother had the audacity to ask for money because she heard I was doing well and they had already spent everything they had on my sister Chloe.

“We are family, you owe us that much.”

I just smiled and said, “No, I don’t owe you anything. I am who I am because of my grandparents, my aunt, and my uncle. They are the only family I’ve ever known of, and they are more than enough for me.”

That Christmas, as I was sitting at the table with the people who raised me and provided me with every opportunity, I felt blessed. These people were my true family—the ones who stayed, not the ones who left.

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During my ultrasound I saw my husband with a pregnant woman

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The struggle to get pregnant drained me, both physically and emotionally. The financial burdens from the numerous treatments, the long stays at the hospital… But I convinced myself it would all be worthy one day. All I ever wanted was to become a mother and give Ronald, my husband, a child that would call him “daddy.”

Sadly, nothing worked, but just as I lost hope, I noticed two lines on the pregnancy test. My heart started racing. Could this be true, I kept wondering.

Until I was sure I was carrying a child, I decided to keep it a secret, even from my husband.

And then, a couple of days later, I went to my doctor’s. I experienced a swirl of emotions, from excitement to fear and nervous anticipation.

“Can you hear the heartbeat?” my gynecologist asked me. “Carol, you are pregnant, congratulations.”

That moment was pure happiness. All I could think of was Ronald’s face when I delivered the news.

What I never expected, however, was to see my husband at the hospital, right there and then – with another woman who was pregnant as well.

From feeling like the happiest woman on Earth, to being overwhelmed with anger and disappointment.

Ronald seemed happy. He was laughing with her and held her hand helping her walk, as she was well into her pregnancy. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. The woman was very young, probably in her early twenties, and way younger than me.

As I struggled to breath, I called an uber and decided to follow them.

They got inside Ronald’s car and headed to a neighborhood I’d never been to before.

Ronald helped her get out of the car and the two entered a house.

I was determined to confront him right there and then, so I knocked on the door. It was him who answered it.

“Carol, what are you doing here?” he asked, shocked by my unexpected presence. But I didn’t say anything, I just entered inside, eager to learn what was going on.

The young woman turned to me while holding her belly and said in a calm voice. “Carol, it’s nice to finally meet you.”

“Meet me? So you knew Ronald was married? I asked, still shocked by this encounter.

“Yes, I knew. By the way, I’m Anna, Ronald’s daughter.”

“Ronald’s what!?”

Those words made my heart sink. I had no idea Ronald had a child already. What’s most, she was pregnant.

Ronald turned to me and said he was sorry for not telling me about Anna.

It turned out that he and her mom dated when they were very young, but things didn’t turn out for the best and they split. He knew Anna existed, but her mom wouldn’t let him see her, and eventually, they lost contact and he had no idea where she was.

However, Anna’s mom died of cancer, and now that she was pregnant, she felt the need to reconnect with her father.

“Carol, I didn’t know how to tell you. I was waiting for the right time, I guess,” Ronald said.

I was confused and didn’t know what to think.

“You know, when I saw my husband at the hospital with a pregnant woman, my world collapsed. I could never assume he had a daughter,” I said.

Ronald then turned to me and asked what I was doing at the hospital.

“I’m pregnant, too, Ronald,” I whispered, not expecting to deliver the news that way.

He hugged me and started crying tears of joy.

I needed some time to think about everything, but I realized that Ronald wasn’t a bad man. He just wanted to be there for his long-lost daughter without hurting my feelings.

As of Anna, she wanted to be part of our life. A big family was something I’ve always dreamed of, and now my dream has finally come true.

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I thought my mom’s Harley was just to embarrass me — but it had a deeper meaning

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Julia was a much respected individual among her neighbors. Her home was always spotless and her garden was so stunning, it stopped people in their tracks. She was one of those people who would greet newcomers with freshly baked cookies and a pie.

Her reputation meant the world to her, and she was loved by everyone, although there was some hint of rivalry between her and her neighbor Nancy. But it wasn’t a form of rivalry that would cause any frauds or misunderstanding. On the contrary, it pushed both of them to become even better versions of themselves.

One day, as Julia was tending to her garden, Nancy stopped by.

Nancy slipped in a sly remark about Julia’s garden, but Julia wasn’t in the mood to answer back. This made Nancy wonder if everything was alright, and that’s when Julia opened up about the difficult time her family was going through.

“Nancy, my mom and dad divorced and mom will stay at my place for some time. You know, until she decides what to do next,” Julia explained.

“Oh, Julia, you are a wonderful person, your mom is lucky to have you,” Nancy replied. And as the two chatted, the deep growl of a Harley’s engine disturbed them.

“What is going on, who could that be?” Nancy asked.

The two neighbors watched as the Harley pulled over right in front of them.

“Hey, Julia,” a woman dressed in a leather jacket said.

“Mom!?” Julia was shocked. “What’s this? Why on Earth are you on a motorcycle?”

But before her mom, Rachel, could answer, Julia demanded that she get inside the house.

At that moment, Julia was fuming. She felt that her reputation was being ruined.

“Oh, mom, what will my neighbors say? That my 63-year-old divorced mom became a biker all of a sudden? Please get rid of that Harley.”

Rachel’s face saddened.

“You know what Julia?” she said. “I’ve spent my entire life pleasing everyone around me and trying to present myself as the perfect housewife, the perfect mother, the perfect wife… I’ve never had time for myself and for what made me happy. And now… Now I’m finally free.”

“You see, your father found someone new, and after the divorce I felt like I had no purpose in life, because until that very moment, my purpose was to please him and everyone around me.”

Julia understood that her mother was hurt.

That motorcycle was her way to experience freedom after spending all her life doing only what others believed to be right.

“Mom, I am sorry,” Julia said. “I shouldn’t have acted like that. I want you to know that I’m not embarrassed by your clothes, your presence, or your Harley.”

Rachel finally started living on her own terms. And it wasn’t only liberating for her, but for Julia too. She somehow didn’t feel the urge to be that perfect neighbor everyone admired any longer. She understood that it’s perfectly fine for the garden not to look perfect all the time, and that she could take some time for herself, just like her mom.

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Gyan Mudra is used to direct energy and maintain focus.

Further, “therapeutically, it is beneficial in diabetes, Alzheimer’s, insomnia, and conditions like hypopituitarism,” according to a research.

On her YouTube channel, Dr Moyaert shared a shocking 3D simulation of the stages of cancer and how it can kill the person diagnosed with the disease.

Cancer patients can also suffer from cachexia, a serious complication that leads to muscle loss.

The waitress, a young woman named Susie, was cutting her mom’s steak.

Olive Garden re-shared Yolanda’s post.

However, it wasn’t just Joe Biden who faced scrutiny from Trump and his supporters, but also his wife, Jill Biden, whom they accused of ‘elder abuse.’

Sally Quinn, a DC Insider and longtime columnist for The Washington Post, was among those who blamed Jill Biden for pushing her husband into re-election before he decided to step down.

Despite being 73, Jill Biden maintains a youthful appearance.

Jill never addressed the rumors regarding having plastic surgeries.

The ‘do not travel’ warning issued for Venezuela isn’t anything new, but as of May 27, the State Department assigned Venezuela its highest Travel Advisory level—Level 4.

I was loved and cared for, but I sometimes felt unworthy because my sister was given everything, and I was simply abandoned by my parents for her.

What I never expected, however, was to see my husband at the hospital, right there and then – with another woman who was pregnant as well.

However, Anna’s mom died of cancer, and now that she was pregnant, she felt the need to reconnect with her father.

The two neighbors watched as the Harley pulled over right in front of them.

That motorcycle was her way to experience freedom after spending all her life doing only what others believed to be right.

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