Cancer day observance

Turmeric is also known as Indian saffron, jiang huang, haridra and haldi. It is a spice grown in many Asian countries. It belongs to the ginger family and is a major ingredient of curry powder. Research has also shown that there are low rates of certain types of cancer in countries where people eat curcumin at levels of about 100mg to 200mg a day over long periods of time.It has a powerful anti-inflammatory effect, inhibita angiogenesis and inhibits a number of cancers like colon, prostate, breast,lung, liver, stomach, ovary and leukemia. Realising its importance turmeric tuber was distributed among staff on the Cancer day Feb 6

Did you know??? Theres a TEa day toooo!

Drinking tea has several health benefits. It might be because of these benefits there is a tea day tooo

1. Tea contains antioxidants-Antioxidants work to prevent the body’s version of rust and thus help to keep us young and protect us from damage from pollution.

2. Tea has less caffeine than coffee- That means you can consume it without those pesky effects on your nervous system.

3. Tea may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke-Those who drank four or more cups of green tea daily had a 32 percent reduction in the risk of having a heart attack and lower levels of LDL cholesterol.

4. Tea may help with weight loss

5. Tea may help protect your bones

6. Tea may keep your smile bright-Japanese researchers have found that tea can decrease tooth loss. It changes the pH in your mouth when you drink it and that may be what prevents cavities.

7. Tea may boost the immune system

8. Tea may help battle cancer

9. Herbal tea may soothe the digestive system-Herbal teas, in particular chamomile, can be good for people with irritable bowel syndrome because it is an antispasmodic and ginger teas can calm nausea.

Spinach garden

Here is our spinach garden... A wonderful work of our girls in the college hostel premises. Have a look..

Haritha Keralam

The Department of Zoology of the Marthoma College for Women, Perumbavoor also participated in the "Haritha Keralam" initiative of the Kerala state. The students of the department took great pain and effort to  make this spinach garden in the vicinity of the College hostel.  Here are a few clicks...

World AIDS day observance

Today's programme was the result a great team work. Hats off to all the students and teachers of the department. It being a season of exams and tensions, we all for got that today is Dec 1st. It was during the first hour of class that we realised this truth.....
Now what to do...??? There no time...!! But we together planned and executed it.

The distribution of red ribbons which was brought and prepared instantaneously. This was followed by an awareness video show in the Zoology lab to which the entire college community was welcomed. The Principal, several teachers and students attended the show and benefitted from it...
 Here are a glimpses of the same.

 

Nov 14 Not just children's day

Diabetes has become increasingly prominent in our society these days… more or less a lifestyle disease…Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications. Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease,stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers, and damage to the eyes. Prevention and treatment involve maintaining a healthy diet, regular physical exercise, a normal body weight, and avoiding use of tobacco. Control of blood pressure and maintaining proper foot care are important for people with the disease. Type 1 DM must be managed with insulin injections.

Diabetes day was celebrated on November 14. In its observance, a seminar comnpetition was arranged in the Department of Zoology.

Diabetes day observance

In connection with the diabetes day observance on Nov 14, we organised a seminar competition in the association. Amrutha Ajayan, Ayana P.S and Anjana Raveendran from the 3rd, 2nd and 1st year classes respectively gave wonderful presentations.