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TECHNOLOGY IN HOME RENOVATIONS

By: Sarang Vengurlekar

The Interest rates are currently at a historic low and this is a good time to pull out a bit of cash from your home loan to do the much-needed renovations that have been on the back burner for years.

Since we are moving towards the future the new homes built today have various technologies incorporated during the construction phase. If you are planning to renovate your house or just a room then you might as well consider innovative solutions to make sure your home looks adorable, functional and is comfortable. We are all utilizing digital technologies, and you can make your home digitally inclined without too much expense. It is now the right time to embrace the smart home technology at the same time.

Some basic innovations during renovations are:

Smart Home Automation – Motion, Flood, Smoke, Glass breakage, Siren, Digital door lock are all part of Smart Home Automation. These devices communicate with a central hub to ensure they are working as per their given functions. Once you have set customised scenes these will perform functions as per your requirement and will send notification as needed. A traditional alarm system is no longer needed as Smart Home Solutions will ensure it is performing the same actions for you.

Smart Lighting – Philips hue is a very good product and you are now able to purchase downlights that works with the hub.

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At the same time, you are able to use the Philips Hue Bayonet or Screw Type bulbs where automation is not possible. This will ensure you are not walking into a dark home and the lights are always lit to ensure you and your family are safe.

Smart Doorbell – Doorbell cameras are very good specially from Ring as it can detect motion and can let you know someone is at the door without them pressing the doorbell button. The ringer inside the home will make a sound as soon as the motion is detected. This is a product that will also show you who is at the door via its own app which is very user friendly.

Robotics – Robot vacuum cleaners are becoming very popular such as iRobot, LG, Samsung etc. These are the cleaners who will come into action when nobody is at home and ensure the home is always looking clean. These little miracle workers will pick up small dust and particles around the house. No longer you will have to take the vacuum cleaner out for small things. These cleaners can also tie up with the home automation system as they can be operated via Bluetooth or WiFi.

Smart Speakers – Bose is a very wellknown brand and they now have a range of WiFi solutions for their speakers. It is possible to get the speakers that are kept in every room and controlled via an app or you may also purchase speakers that are also flush mountable. Apart from Bose there are many brands such as Sonos who also have the same offerings.

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surveillance to ensure you and your family are safe at all times. Instead of large cameras it is better to go with smaller cameras that are hidden away under the eaves to make sure your visitors won’t feel uncomfortable. This way you have the ability to monitor your home whilst on holidays overseas. Most of the cameras are PoE (Power Over Ethernet) where you will let electrician only install the RJ45 Cat6 Cable to power the cameras.

You may also opt in to use the wireless versions which run of batteries, but the drawback is when you are overseas you are unable to change/charge the batteries which will leave you wondering about the safety of your home.

RJ45 (CAT6) Points – Ensure you are also getting CAT6 cable in every room for your connectivity. It is normally a good idea to plug in your system to a hard wire if you have large transfers such as video files to go over the wire instead of wireless. This ensures you are not disconnected in the middle of the transfer. Wireless also takes longer to transfer a file than the wired solution.

Smart Power Points – This is now the new trend where power points are also smart. Imagine if you were to turn the washing machine off when you are out of the house or how about turning off the Iron which you forgot to turn off in a hurry while running out of the house? The power points are handy additions to the whole smart home solution to ensure you are not left worrying for the entire day at work.

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Home Theatre – This is probably for the movie buffs that you have a nice Home Theatre room which consists of the Projector, Projector Screen, Loudspeakers and sub

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woofers along with the appropriate seating arrangements. These can be connected to the smart home to ensure the lights are dimmed,

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the curtains are closed, and the projector is switched on once you shout out “Movie Time” to your Google Home or Alexa.

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These are probably the most important technologies that you can install as a minimum during your renovation to ensure you are partially covered for the next burst of high-tech devices. The technology innovations are not going to be slowing down anytime soon but to make sure you are keeping up with it, it is important to implement certain aspects. These types of upgrades will also make you proud owner while having a conversation with your family and friends. They will look up to you and the technology and may even ask you to assist them with their next project.

If you would like to get any specific information regarding any technologies then please do not hesitate to contact me on sarang@vengurlekar.com

Janu sandhigata vata {osteoarthritis}

Dr Naveen Shukla Dr Vishal Sharma

Ayurveda the science of medication propagates whole some health. These objectives lead to an improved quality of life to one and all. There are innumerable diseases that are barriers in attaining these objectives. All the disease in the body whether in shakha {extremities of body}, kostha {gut} marma pradesha {vital spots of body} are influenced mainly by vata. Prakupita vata {aggrevated} is responsible for several types of disease in body. Sandhi- gata-vata is one such disease in which the vitiated vata localizes in the asthi sandhis {bone or joint} of the body. It is a conndition common in the vriddhaawastha {old age} coinciding with the vata predominant phase of life. Metabolic and degenerative disease of connective tissue and joint problem are quite affluent today. During different stages of the human life disease prevalence is common due to genetic, infection, infestation, systemic, environmental age related and so on .In Ayurveda Sandhivata gets its entity in the chapter of Vata vyadhi which obviously are co-related with neuromuscular disorder including disease of the joints. Occur in all classes of people are affected, due to their diet, occupational and other environmental factors.

Modern view

Osteoarthritis is a type of chronic aliment that result from cartilage degeneration. It is the most common form of arthritis worldwide.

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The occurrence of OA is in ratio of 1:1 for men and women above the age of 45 years and maximum peak age group is in between 65-70.

Treatment:

Two types of treatments lines are adopted 4Shodana (Panchakarma, the de-toxification) 4Shamana (Internal medication) The method we adopt at nature care Ayurveda are superior to the conventional drugs or treatments that prevent disease progression, minimise disabilities and improve quality of life.

4 Joint cracking or crepitus on palpation 4 Swollen joints 4 Loss of motion 4 Raised local temperature

The present conventional method of focus on pain reduction and inflammation control, through surgery or medication.

Ayurvedic view:

Ayurveda is one of the oldest system of medicine that shows promising result in treating Janusandhivatha (OA) without invasive techniques. Janusandhigatavata is almost same when compared to OA. Sandhivata which occurs due to aggrevation of vatadosha, vata is the governing factor in maintaining the equilibrium of dosha in body. When vata get aggrevated in joints, the rukshaguna of vata dries up lubricant (synovial fluid) inside the joint capsule leading to degenerative changes.

Rupa (Symptoms) 4Vatapurna drutisparsha (swelling and pain on touching) 4Prasarana Akunjana Apravrutti (difficulty in joint flexion and extension) 4Vedana (pain) 4The other symptoms include stiffness of joints, difficulty in walking etc.

Ayurveda is having motto as prevention is better than cure. So our acharya have mentioned various types of procedures as daily regimens such as oiling, powder massages, different food styles so that the earlier degeneration can be prevented to a greater extend.

MARCH I 2019 Some of the common medications are (only should be taken under ayurvedic practitioner supervision) 4 Dhanvantaram kuzhambu 4 Sahacharadi thailam 4 Simhanada guggulu 4 Rasnasaptakam kashayam etc.

The main cause of OA is our daily lifestyle by making proper changes and adding some of the yoga postures suitable to our body can relieve from OA changes to greater extends.

Nature Care Ayurveda Yoga Detox & Rejuvenation is the only Sydney based Ayurvedic centre where you can experience a complete range of Ayurvedic therapies like Panchakarma, Shirodhara, Detox, Abhyanga Body massage and consultation from experts. The team is highly professional and working under the direction of Director Dr Naveen Shukla (Vice President Australasian association of Ayurveda for NSW) and team

Dr Nikhila Venugopal (Marma & Gynae specialist), Dr Urmila Anil Kumar (specialist in Panchakarma and skin care) & Dr Vishal Sharma (Member International Academy of Ayurveda).

Nature Care Ayurveda & Desi Australia in synergy focused to spread the word of Ayurveda in the community and promote wellbeing as “WE CARE FOR YOU”

For more information /to see a doctor/ for specific health concern visit our website www.naturecareayurveda.com.au or call us on 02 9572 6990

TURN OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIES

Nothing is impossible. The word impossible broken down says I’m possible. You can conquer anything. You can improve anything. You have to have the desire and the tenacity to follow through. By Sanjivani Kalsi

So, don’t look at your problems as problems. Don’t look at your problems as obstacles. Look at them as exciting opportunities to grow and get those wheels in your brain turning.

When you let go of the ‘old’ that is no longer positively serving you. Trust that they will be replaced with ‘better’. Release old doubts, fears and perceived obstacles.

Self- blame will get us nowhere.

Keep a positive attitude and mind-set about the ‘new’ entering your life and keep an open mind as to the opportunities presenting themselves. Remember that everything happens for a reason and nothing happens by chance.

When life gets too comfortable and too easy, we tend to take things for granted, and become ungrateful.

> It is when we are being stretched, that we have to dig very deep within ourselves and our connection the Divine is more profound. > > Sit down and list all the seeming obstacles, and then look for the hidden blessing. Look for the upside. Look for how this is giving you the opportunity to stretch into a much greater version of yourself and how this, in turn will serve the greater good of yourself and others.

We can move on and create space for strength and courage rather then being inert with fear.

The mind is both our liberator and jailer. If we can expand our mind to embrace possibilities and new perspectives about our situation which can revolutionise the path ahead.

It is important to come to terms with the fact that at the moment you cannot change a disagreeable situation in your life. This will help you to focus on more important things, things that later on can help you to change this situation. If your focus is on the things you do not like or want to have in your life, it will be hard for you to see that there are other things far more important to work on. Take a back step and evaluate the situation at hand.

We feel sometimes that nothing quite right, a feeling of dissatisfaction. Always look at every angle of the situation and recognise positive and negative. > > Whenever something shows up as a problem, it is trying to get your attention. If you direct your energy and attention to the problem, you will soon see it transform. Don’t look at your problems as obstacles. Look at them as exciting opportunities to grow and get those wheels in your brain turning.

Look all your problems as a opportunities not obstacles and you will grow and evolve from each one.

You have the power to make a difference in your world. Improve way of your thinking that will increase the positivity and joy in your life.

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