30th April

Completed morning program. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 12.30 to 5 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.45 pm.

29th APRIL

Completed morning program, Attended a lunch at Gurgaon, hosted by Sh.KK Saxena in connection with his 47th wedding anniversary. Besides his family, Sh. Bhalla's family also attended. Visited Silku and met grandchildren. Retired to sleep at 11.30 pm. 

28th April

Completed one hour walk. Spent the day reading newspapers and magazines. Babloo-Neha celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary. We could not go to Gurgaon today. We sent a bouquet of flowers. We will go there tomorrow to join in the celebration of wedding anniversary of Kaushal-Gauri: Neha's parents. They are at Gurgaon these days. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

27th April

Went for an hour walk. Attended meeting of the Executive Committee of Arsispo followed by a talk on‘Minorities of India – Their Aspirations & Frustrations’ - by noted journalist Shri M.J. Akbar, a brilliant analysis of the subject. He said that Dalits were the only minorities in India. Other minorities were created with ulterior motives, mainly political. We interacted with him. Visited chamber for a short while. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

26th April

Went for 50 minute brisk walk. Visited Safdarjung hospital. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 to 4 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.
News of the Day : "Over 80% of healthy Indians are Vitamin D-deficient, say experts

India may be a country that gets bountiful sunshine, yet Indians are deprived of Vitamin D, experts say.  So, the best way to beat this Vitamin D deficiency is to expose oneself to sunshine between 10 am and 3 pm, they aver.

The reason for the deficiency is a pro-hormone that influences the expression of more than 200 genes in the human body.

Nearly every tissue in the human body has receptors of Vitamin D whose deficiency affects normal functioning of all organs having these receptors. This deficiency is fast becoming a global and national health concern.

An estimated over 80 per cent of the Indian population has Vitamin D levels less than normal.

However, the bigger concern is that the population at large is not even aware of the deficiency and its consequences, diabetologist Banshi Saboo, Founder of Diabetes Foundation of India (DFI), said.

“Earlier, Vitamin D was thought to be responsible for maintaining calcium homeostasis to prevent osteoporosis and maintain bone health. But, in the past decade, research has established strong association of Vitamin D deficiency with diabetes, immunity, asthma, TB, high blood pressure, neuro-muscular function.” Business Line, Dt, 26.04.2013 on line

25th April

Went for  45 minute walk. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1.30 to 4.15 pm Digvijay Singh, Advocate, discussed filing of SLP in the Supreme Court against an order of Jabalpur High Court. Retired to sleep at 11 pm. 

24th April

Completed morning program.. Mahavir jayanti celebrated today.. Met Pravesh. In chamber from 1.30 to 3 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

23rd April

Went for an hour walk. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 12 to 4.30 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.  

22nd April

Went for an hour walk. Venita went to Gurgaon . In chamber from 12.30 to 3.30 pm. Observed  Ekadashi fast today. Retired to sleep at 9.30 pm.

21st April

Went for 50 minute walk. Spent the day reading magazines and newspapers. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

20th April 2013

Went for 45 minute walk. Attended National Conference on “Money Laundering and Its Fall-Outs” at Hotel Royal Plaza. from 10 am to 2 pm. The role of Banks to check Money Laundering, role of Enforcement Directorate in en-forcing Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Legal Framework to check Money Laundering, role of Financial Intelligence Unit, Black Money and Capital Market and role of Information Technology were the main topics discussed during the Conference. The presentation of Shri B.D. Narang, Ex-CMD, Oriental Bank of Commerce was enlightening. He is known to me for a long time. In chamber from 2.45 to 4.45 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.15 pm.

News of the Day : "Two city laboratories come up with shocking results. Experts blame pollution, construction activity and ayurvedic medicines for toxicity.

It's been 10 years since lead-free petrol was introduced. Lead in pencils is gradually being replaced by graphite and clay, and most paint and cosmetic companies are now going out of their way to convince consumers that their product is 'metal-free'. And yet, lead poisoning continues to top the chart of heavy metal toxicity in humans. Medical experts claim extreme level of pollution, construction activity and haphazard use of ayurvedic medicines are the culprits.

Figures from the city-based laboratories reveal the worrisome trend. Of the 600 odd samples received every month by SRL diagnostics forAtomic Absorption Spectroscopy, which detects metal content in body fluids, about 350 contain lead. It is followed by copper (125), zinc (50) and other metals such as arsenic, mercury, aluminum and chromium.

Even a small amount of exposure to lead can lead to long-term health hazards, especially in children. It is known to cause anaemia, hypertension, impaired fertility and so on. Doctors say foetuses can be affected by lead exposure, as it reaches them through the placenta.

In addition, lead does not allow other metals such as zinc and copper to be flushed out of the body, leading to their build-up as well. The dangerous metal can remain inside the body for more than 45 years.

Apart from being carcinogenic or toxic, most metals adversely affect the central nervous system, kidneys, liver , skin, bones and teeth.

"The number of samples with metal content has gone up over the years. We started in 2010 with about 250 samples monthly and today we screen around 600," said Dr BR Das, president, Research and Innovation, SRL Diagnostics. Another laboratory, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, tests about 250 samples in a month, of which 150 contain lead. "Most samples are from people working in industrial set-ups, which expose them to such metals on a daily basis. Samples with arsenic generally come from people who use ayurvedic drugs containing heavy metals," said Dr Sandeep Warghade, in-charge of clinical chemistry, Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.

While advanced technology is available to test the metal content, many metals generally go undetected. That is because the process to detect each metal is different and doctors check only for that metal which is producing adverse symptoms. Ayurvedic medicines have been blamed for high amount of metals in them. The practitioners, however, claim that their medicines were always made with various metals but qualified practitioners know how much to prescribe.

According to consultant physician Dr Hasnain Patel, these metals are present in food, water, even the very air we breathe in. "They first enter the blood stream. Liver tries to process these metals out of our body, which puts pressure on it. It can cause jaundice and liver cell disease. These metals can cause renal failure and neurological problems too," said Patel, who is also the vice-president of International Board of Clinical Metal Toxicology.

According to Patel, if detected in the initial stages, patient can be provided with metal chelationtherapy, which helps remove these toxins in two-three months.

Heavy metal poisoning 

Heavy metals may enter the body by ingestion, inhalation or absorption through the skin or mucous membranes. They are then stored in the body's soft tissues. Once absorbed, they compete with other ions and bind to proteins, impairing enzymatic activity and damaging many organs."TOI,dt.20.04.2013 , Health,on line .Here are some of the most common heavy metal toxins, where they are usually found, and what exposure to them can lead to. 

19th April

Completed morning program. 'Ramnaomi', birthday of Ram, celebrated today in a big way. Courts,offices and schools were closed. Venita spent most of the day in the temple. 9 day reading of the the Ramayna ended today. Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

18th April

Completed morning program. Visited SBI. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1.30 to 4 pm. Retired to sleep at 10.30 pm.

Went for an hour walk in the morning. Visited Safdarjung hospital. In the Supreme Court and the chamber from 1.30 to 4.30 pm.  Babloo was much better today. Retired to sleep at 10.45 pm.

16th April

Went for an hour walk in the morning . Visited CGHS. In the Supreme Court and chamber from 1 pm to 4 pm. Received my annual blood  reports and showed to the CMO, CGHS, Pandara Road. She said that the reports were normal. Babloo was better today. Retired to sleep at 9.45 pm.      

15th April

Went for 50 minute walk in the morning. In the Supreme Court and Chamber from 12 am to 3.30 pm. Babloo was better today. Retired to sleep at 10 pm.

14th April

Went for 45 minute walk in the morning and then again in the evening..Spent the day reading magazines and newspapers. Neha informed that Babloo was feeling/looking better and had less of fever and cough. Retired to sleep at 11 pm. 

13th April

Visited National Heart Institute (NHI) for cardio-tests. In chamber from 10 to 12 am. Had to go to NHI for another test at 12.10 pm. The NHI is situated at Nehru Place, about 15 minute drive from the chamber. On return therefrom, in chamber up to 3 pm. Went for an evening walk for half an hour. Babloo continues to ail. Retired to sleep at 11.15 pm. 

12th April

Went for 45 minute walk. Visited CGHS. In chamber and the Supreme Court from 1 to 4 pm. Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

News of the day :"Effects of high and low blood pressure on your body
Renita Tisha Pinto, Health Me Up | Apr 11, 2013, 12.13 PM IST
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels. 

Blood pressure can be of two types; high blood pressure or hypertension and low blood pressure known as hypotension. Nowadays, more and more people are being a victim of either of the above mentioned blood pressure related problems due to stress, lifestyle changes and junk-food addiction. Both high and low blood pressure can be equally dangerous if it is not treated well. So it's time start controlling your blood pressure before it causes any damage to your body and health. Today, we have a detailed plan ready for you to tackle blood pressure with the help of Dr. K.M. Sunesara - General Physician, Mumbai. 

High Blood Pressure: 

Effects of High Blood Pressure # 1: Artery damage 

High blood pressure can damage the cells of your arteries especially the inner linings. Due to high blood pressure, the pressure exerted on the walls make the artery walls thick and stiff. This constant action on the walls of the arteries can lead to a disease called as arteriosclerosis, i.e. hardening of the arteries. This damage can further block the blood flow to your hearts, kidneys, brain, arms and legs, which can lead to many complications. 

Effects of High Blood Pressure # 2: Aneurysm 

Due to constant high pressure, the arteries of your walls can be weakened. Over time, when the constant pressure of the blood moving through the weak arteries can cause a section of the artery wall to bulge, it is also known as aneurysm. Aneurysm can be life threatening, as it can potentially rupture and can cause internal bleeding. 

Effects of High Blood Pressure # 3: Stroke 

High blood pressure also increases the risk of occurrence of stroke. Very high pressure can cause a break in a weakened blood vessel which then bleeds in the brain. This can further cause a stroke. 

Effects of High Blood Pressure # 4: Eyesight 

High blood pressure can cause blood vessels in the eye to burst or bleed. This can give you a blurry vision, which can ultimately lead to total, or partial blindness. 

Effects of High Blood Pressure # 5: Heart failure 

The strain on your heart caused by high blood pressure can cause your heart muscle to weaken and work less efficiently. Eventually, this will lead your muscular heart to fail. 

Effects of High Blood Pressure # 6: Dementia 

Vascular dementia can result from narrowing and blockage of the arteries that supply blood to the brain. It can also result from strokes caused by an interruption of blood flow to the brain. In either ca
se, high blood pressure may be the culprit. In dementia, a person's thinking, speech, vision and movement is affected. 

Effects of High Blood Pressure # 7: Sexual dysfunction 

High blood pressure can also lead to the inability to maintain and have an erection, though it is common among men who are 50 years and above. High blood pressure damages the lining of your blood vessels and causes your arteries to harden and narrow, this limits the blood flow. This means less blood is able to reach your penis. High blood pressure can reduce blood flow to your vagina, which can further lead to a decrease in sexual desire or arousal, vaginal dryness, or difficulty achieving orgasm. 
Effects of High Blood Pressure # 8: Bone less 

High blood pressure can increase the amount of calcium that is in your urine. This leads to excessive elimination of calcium through urination. This can further cause bone density loss or osteoporosis. 

Low Blood Pressure: 

Effects of Low Blood Pressure # 1: Nausea 

The most common effect of low blood pressure on the body is nausea. Nausea occurs because the brain doesn't receive enough blood and oxygen due to the low pressure. 

Effects of Low Blood Pressure # 2: Fainting 
Effects of Low Blood Pressure # 2: Fainting 

Low blood pressure can also cause fainting. It is caused due to insufficient blood flow and oxygen scarcity in the brain. When blood pressure drops suddenly, people can get seriously injured because they lose conscious unexpectedly. 

Effects of Low Blood Pressure # 3: Cardiovascular disease 

Low blood pressure may cause many serious cardiovascular diseases like heart attack. Cardiovascular diseases arise because the heart can't pump blood to the organs of the body. This happens because the flow of blood becomes very slow in cases of hypotension. 

Effects of Low Blood Pressure # 4: Brain damage 

The brain is also seriously affected by the low blood pressure. As the brain can't receive proper quantities of blood and oxygen, the nervous system may experience some complications, like nerve damage, confusion and mental illness. 

Effects of Low Blood Pressure # 5: Kidney damage 

The brain is also seriously affected by the low blood pressure. As the brain can't receive proper quantities of blood and oxygen, the nervous system may experience some complications, like nerve damage, confusion and mental illness.

Effects of Low Blood Pressure # 5: Kidney damage

Low blood pressure can damage the important function of the kidneys, i.e. elimination of the toxins. So, as a result, toxins may build up in the kidneys and cause serious health problems.

Read more Personal Health, Diet & Fitness stories on www.healthmeup.com"TOI, Health,dt.12th April 2013 on line,

11th April

Went for 45 minute walk. In chamber and the Supreme Court from 1 to 4.30 pm. Navratri started from today. Vnita went to the temple at 4.30 am. Retired to sleep at 11 pm.

10th April

Could not undertake morning program. Reached Gurgaon at 7.20 am. Babloo is not well. He is still attending office The doctor has advised him complete rest. Met his physician. Also met his Director on his request to advise on some civil matters. In chamber and the Supreme Court from 2 to 4.30 pm. Retired to sleep at 9.30 pm.