Lock-down and Women

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The present lock-down situation has been difficult on everyone, old and young alike, men and women alike. Really – men and women alike?

Women across all ages and social status are undergoing a lot of stress during the lock-down. Most of the states have reported a spurt in domestic violence cases in the last couple of months. This has been mostly attributed to financial problems, apprehensions about future, job insecurities, etc. faced by families resulting in an outbreak of stress, the burnt of which has to be faced by the woman in the family in the form of violence. Another very common way of venting out stress by husbands has been sexual overdrive – be it with or without consent, which is naturally very traumatizing for the wife.

Many women of present times are efficient, managing office and home effectively. However, the regular routine prior to the pandemic, would seldom include doing both the same time. In usual scenarios, home and office work are clearly segregated into different time frames. But now, that is not the case. The clear expectation from others and from yourself is to be able to manage everything together – be it household chores, husband, in-laws, kids, meetings, phone calls, emails and work. But is it taking a toll on women physically and emotionally? of course!

For most women, looking good is not just about physical appearance. It is also a confidence booster. Having to hear how unkempt you are looking these days, or how you have suddenly gained weight makes one feel low. Taking that time out for yourself, be it a visit to the salon, a quick gym session or just some quality grooming time for yourself at home is a big stress buster. It is something that makes you love yourself. As materialistic as it may sound, not getting that “me” time amidst all the chaos around you, sure adds to the frustration.

We are all used to getting a lot of funny messages, jokes and posts on social media regarding the woes of a husband during lock-down – the dishes he needs to wash, the cleaning up he needs to do. Even, women tend to sympathize with the men on seeing such posts. But do we take a minute out to think that this is what a woman does on a regular basis? So, sympathizing with men is quite fine – as this is a completely unfamiliar territory for them, but be sure to appreciate the woman who does all this and in fact much more all along, without getting any acknowledgement at all.

Here’s hoping that these tough times end soon. And till then the hope remains that women get a little more support, a little more understanding, a little more appreciation and a little more love from everyone around coz – a happy woman sure can spread cheer and positivity all around her that will help everyone get through these testing times.

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Amongst the vast list of the gifts of nature, lie these underutilized miraculous millets which for some reason have still not taken their dominant place on the shelves of our local grocery stores. It’s the need of the hour to look beyond the conventional and most familiar wheat and rice and bring changes in our diet for good. The Siridhanya Millets are the miracle millets that not only heal an ailment but also keeps it at bay.

Thanks to the ‘Millet Man of India’ from Mysuru Dr. Khadar Wali to introduce these little nutritious gems into our life and also to make sure that the knowledge of each of these Siridhanya millets reaches us through his various interviews and articles. You must have heard of sorghum (jowar) pearl (bajra), finger (ragi) maize, and porso millets. These are termed as neutral grains for being highly nutritious but do not exhibit any healing properties. Whereas the not so familiar but much acclaimed Siridhanya millets namely foxtail (kangni), little (kutki) barnyard (sangha), browntop (hari kangni), and kodo (kodra) are our healing millets that possess the ability to cure the common lifestyle disorders.

This uniqueness is attributed to Siridhanya millets because of the fact that the ratio of carbohydrate to fibre in them is less than 10. Moreover they have a low GI, a good amount of soluble fibre, and essential proteins which makes them ideal to not only heal but also sustain a healthy body. Apart from being the richest source of fibre, Siridhanya millets are a complete nutritional package filled with minerals and vitamins.

Have a look at the healing properties of each of these:

Siridhanya millet	Healing properties

Foxtail	Nerves and joints, Parkinsons, Diabetes.
Kodo	Blood purifier, High Cholesterol, Heart blocks, Kidney problems, Anemia, Allergies, Cleans the bone marrow.
Little	Hormonal imbalance, Reproductive organs, Thyroid disorders.
Barnyard	Liver and Bladder related problems like hepatitis, jaundice and also helps to deal with alcohol and nicotine deaddiction.
Browntop	Nerves and joints, GIT ailments, Anti-cancerous, Skin Problems.

While using these millets in your meals some protocols need to be followed:

Never cook two Siridhanya millet in combination. The rule is, one millet at a time

Soak the millets 6 to 8hrs prior to cooking . This will make sure the fibre is easily digested.

An earthen vessel is mostly preferred to cook the Siridhanya millets.

Make sure you buy the unpolished variety.

Pure Ghee imparts a perfect flavor and texture to your one-pot meal, khichdi, millet upma dosa, or any other dish, eat it as you wish.

With its countless health benefits and miraculous healing properties, Siridhanya millets leave us with no reason to ignore them anymore. Since these are not widely used unlike the conventional grains, you need to invest a little effort to procure them. Like buying online or hunting on the shelves of a supermarket. But believe me, it’s worth the effort because finally, you are investing in your health. And if you still have any doubts to introduce them to your diet, then I would say that a good change in lifestyle causes no harm. Moreover, diversity is what makes us exclusive. So eat smart and spice up your life.