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Here comes another hysterical joke on Navtej Kohli Blog!

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Navtej Kohli founds his new interest in Golf. He shares some tips and tricks of the trade on Navtej Kohli Blog.

Golf may seem like a simple game that sees you using a club to hit a ball into a hole, but ironically it is complex sport. Largely because of the huge size of the courses compared to the tiny balls and holes.
Golf is played with golf clubs, which come in three types: wood, iron and putters. Clubs can be expensive, but a good set of clubs will help your game, as there are differences between each one that affect how far the ball goes. A one wood (a driver) will hit the ball very much further than an eight wood, for example.

Probably the most famous golfer in the world today is Tiger Woods, who was won ten major golf tournaments to date, making him one of the best golfers ever. Most people think that Jack Nicklaus is the best golfer ever, as he won more tournaments than any other, but if Tiger Woods keeps playing and winning like he is for another decade or so then he is certainly the undisputed champ.
If you want to get into golf, there are plenty of ways to learn without having to go around a full-size golf course. Many places have ‘pitch and putt’ mini-golf courses, where you can go with nothing more than a chipping club (an iron) and a putter, and play on mini-holes. Children who are not yet old enough to do this can play crazy golf, which is generally putting-only, and has fun, brightly-coloured obstacles on the course and holes which make the ball do interesting things. It’s surprising just how fun golf can be, and many kids get their start with crazy golf only to go on and play real golf as a hobby for the rest of their lives.

Navtej Kohli found this really interesting article on internet, written by Jon O’bergh. If you have a fetish for bird watching, then this might interest you as well…

Researchers who study birds know that the quality of the birdsong is a good indicator of fitness. Evolutionary biologist Marlene Zuk describes how disease and parasites drive the evolution of showy colors, structures and behavior. She and a colleague theorized that female birds use these features to select males who are more parasite-free, and thus species with more parasites should have evolved flashier colors and songs to distinguish the fittest males.

Indeed, their research showed that brighter bird species had more parasites, as did those that sang more musically complex songs. In another study, researchers discovered that the type of immunity exerted an influence on birdsong: the number of song bouts was higher in birds with better cell-mediated immunity (general immunity that aids wound healing) and the length of the bouts greater in birds with better humoral (i.e., antibody) immunity.

In addition to the role of birdsong in the mating ritual, many birds have unique songs that they sing under special circumstances: flight, aggression, dawn, nightfall. Recently, while walking in a park at dusk, I heard emanating from one dense tree an almost deafening cacophony like a hundred teenagers on the phone. As I passed close to the avian highrise, the twittering abruptly stopped: “Shh! My parents are listening.” Once I’d passed underneath, it started up again. Some researchers theorize that these peak activities at dusk and dawn occur because acoustic factors make these the best times for sound transmission over distance.

Birds use calls to warn other birds of predators. Domestic chickens have distinct alarm calls for aerial and ground predators, a practice observed in some mammalian species as well. Individual birds also seem to be able to identify each other through their calls: mothers and chicks, mates, members of a flock.

Many birds engage in duet calls, where the male’s call is answered antiphonally by the female in a call and response, but the significance of this is unclear. Some birds, such as starlings and mockingbirds, creatively incorporate arbitrary musical bits learned during the individual’s lifetime. In many species, although the basic song is the same for all members of the species, young birds learn some details of their songs from their fathers, which get passed down through generations.

Composers have long been interested in representing birdsong in music. One of the earliest surviving pieces is the 13th century “Sumer is icumen in,” which imitates the cuckoo. Beethoven and Mahler each imitated birdsong in a symphony, as did Bartok in the third piano concerto. Birdsong features prominently in the music of 20th century composer Olivier Messiaen. Jazz clarinetist David Rothenberg has written an informative book, Why Birds Sing: A Journey Into the Mystery of Bird Song, and recorded a CD of music based on the sounds of birds.

Navtej Kohli tells a brilliant joke about a Deaf husband who mistook his wife for deaf

A man goes to his doctor and says, “I don’t think my wife’s hearing isn’t as good as it used to be. What should I do?” The doctor replies, “Try this test to find out for sure.

When your wife is in the kitchen doing dishes, stand fifteen feet behind her and ask her a question, if she doesn’t respond keep moving closer asking the question until she hears you.”

The man goes home and sees his wife preparing dinner. He stands fifteen feet behind her and says, “What’s for dinner, honey?” He gets no response, so he moves to ten feet behind her and asks again. Still no response, so he moves to five feet. still no answer. Finally he stands directly behind her and says, “Honey, what’s for dinner?” She replies, “For the fourth time, I SAID CHICKEN!”

So, is your wife hard of hearing? Try this test

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If you’re fond of reading medical fiction, Navtej Kohli enlists some really good reads for the season.

1. Range of Motion by Elizabeth Berg
A woman’s intense belief that her husband will recover from a coma, and her ways of keeping in touch with him - and with the beauty of life - as she visits, works, and waits, comprise this emotionally satisfying story by the author of Talk Before Sleep. “Steeped in grace, with and compassion…so compelling you wish it would never end”. — Barbara Lazear

2. Bringing Out the Dead by Joe Connelly
Frank Pierce, a brash EMS medic working the streets of Hell’s Kitchen, is being destroyed by the act of saving people. Addicted to the thrill, Frank is nevertheless drowning in five year’s worth of grief and guilt. His wife has left him, he’s drinking on the job, and just a month ago he “helped to kill” an 18-year-old asthmatic girl. Now she’s become the waking nightmare of al his failures. In a narrative that moves with the fierce energy of an ambulance run, listeners follow Frank through two days and nights of excitement and dread.

3. Gravity by Tess Gerritsen
A young NASA doctor must combat a lethal microbe that is multiplying out of control - and in space.

4. The World I Made for Her by Thomas Moran
James Blatchley breathes and eats through tubes, slipping in and out of a coma. Nuala is the Irish immigrant nurse who coaxes him toward survival. The odd synergy of their relationship serves as both his link to reality and his inspiration to fantasy, in this hypnotic story by the author of The Man in the Box.

5. Operation Wandering Soul by Richard Powers
Highly imaginative and emotionally powerful, this stunning novel about childhood innocence amidst the nightmarish diseases and deterioration at the heart of modern Los Angeles was nominated for the National Book Award. ” Like the stories read to children, this intensely caring novel can help prevent the nightmare is describes”.

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Welcome back! I’m back again with one more interesting post on Navtej Kohli Blog.

Ornithology has come a long way from forests to our backyards. Observing birds and their amusing antics is my favorite pastime. As a kid, I had fun tossing out bread crumbs and some cracked corn onto the snow covered ground. I had one simple feeder which was good enough. However, today we have a plethora of feeders and gadgets to choose from and we are creating backyard habitats. Bird feeders are a great way of drawing various species of birds to your little yard.

I vaguely recall from my childhood, I was grinding Indian corn with my mom’s hand crank meat grinder. I placed the cracked corn on a crude platform feeder I had made from a piece of plywood and some old floor molding. Feeding birds seemed to be a winter-only thing. Now I care for birds year round. I have several feeders, squirrel baffles, water sources and my own little backyard habitat.

Except to feeders, food itself has evolved. The premium food has turned wild birds into backyard pets. Avid birders are on a constant look out for new ways to attract wild birds.

Out of my own experience and what I have learned from my ornithologist friends, there are four basics of attracting birds to your yard.

1. Food sources: It can be as simple as a feeder or two. Black oil sunflower seed will attract the greatest variety of desirable birds to your yard. Feed can be custom blended to help attract certain species of birds in your area. Plant native flowers, shrubs and trees that offer seed, nuts, berries nectar.

2. Feeders are now designed for specific birds and to keep squirrels and larger birds at bay. There are finch feeders, woodpecker feeders, nectar feeders and suet feeders. Feeders can be tubes, platforms or hoppers.

3. Fresh water: It will attract some birds quicker than what feeder might. A birdbath, old pie pan or saucer to a flower pot will work.

4. Protection: this is a must, if you want birds to feed and bathe in your yard. Birds need to feel safe from predators. It is important to place food and water in the open, yet close to trees and shrubs for that quick get away when needed.

5. Nesting sites: it can be a simple nest box properly located, to several trees and shrubs birds find to their liking.

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In response to one of the comments, today, on Navtej Kohli blog I’m stating the benefits of aerobic exercise.

Though, I don’t know much about aerobics but I found one good article on the same.

Below is an excerpt…

Aerobics is highly beneficial. While doing aerobics your body produces more energy and delivers more oxygen to your muscles. Your heart beats faster and increases the blood flow to your muscles and then back to your lungs.
Aerobic means “with oxygen” and your body’s aerobic system is your heart, lungs, blood vessels and muscles. The benefit of aerobic exercise is based on how well your body can deliver oxygen to your muscles and use it for energy. Regular aerobic workouts increase your ability to take in and transport that oxygen and improve your aerobic capacity.
A good aerobic exercise program can help you live a longer, healthier life and enhance your well being. You get a multitude of benefits if you do your aerobic workout on a regular basis even if the intensity is low or short in duration. It’s fun to keep a log of your workouts that track your progress to see how far you have come in your pursuit of fitness.
The bottom line is to start an aerobic workout that you enjoy and look forward to doing on a consistent basis. Aerobic activity is fun and it doesn’t require a lot of concentration. So listen to music, watch TV or listen to educational tapes while you are performing your aerobic exercise program.
Aerobic workouts make you feel better about yourself so you can enjoy life more. It boosts your mood, strengthens your heart muscle, helps you maintain your weight and can even lower your blood sugar levels. It can help increase your stamina and help you manage stress. A session of aerobic activity can help you relax after a stressful day at work. It can even improve your sexual performance.
If you maintain a regular aerobic exercise program as you get older, your muscles will stay stronger and help you avoid fractures and falls. This will help keep you independent and on your own longer. People who engage in exercise and cardiovascular fitness appear to live longer than those who don’t.
Aerobic activity comes in many forms and you can benefit from the time you spend in doing them. The benefits of aerobic exercise are good for your body and your mind and will help to make you live longer, stay healthier and feel great.

Being a part of Medical Industry Navtej Kohli knows that laughter is the best medicine. Now even a cat scan and lab test on your dog can cost a fortune. See how this lady got a hole drilled in her pocket

A woman told the vet that something was wrong with her dog. He examined the animal and told her the dog was dead.

“I don’t believe you”, she said, “I’d like a second opinion”

The vet said that would be fine. He went into the other room and got a cat. He put the cat up on the table with the dog. The cat sniffed the dog and jumped down. The vet then got a black lab, put him on the table and the lab sniffed and jumped down.

The vet tells the lady again, “I’m sorry, but your dog is definitely dead. That will be $600 for the exam.”

“$600 is ridiculous, what are the charges for?” she exclaimed.

“$600 is a bargain,” the vet explained. “$50 for me and only $550 for the cat scan and lab work.”

Mother’s day is on its way and if you still haven’t selected any gift for your mom then here are some ideas.

There are many ways to categorize gifts by price, type, personality, habbits. But whatever you select my personal opinion is that instead of buying something expensive you should make something from your own hands and gift it to her.

It will show a personal touch and will be more touching. So in the hobbies section here would a new hobby for you to work on this week. Some hand made ideas are:

Yummy treats, write a song, embriodery, greeting card, handmade home decoration items, etc. The list is never ending so use your imagination and get going.

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Benefits of yoga by Navtej Kohli.

Being a doctor myself I cannot afford to overlook the benefits of yoga for a healthy mind and body. Yoga has graduated from merely a hobby to a way of life for many.  People from all walks of life are practicing and enjoying yoga equally.

I must thank yoga if ever do I get a chance. It has helped me much more than just being physically fit. What keeps me motivated to stick to yoga and continue practicing is its calming influence on my mind and soul. Once you will start practicing yoga you will notice instant changes in yourself.

Many studies too supported psychological benefits of yoga, which are ultimately related to physical benefits. Some of the most profound benefits of yoga are stress management, improving stamina, confronting anxiety, expanding consciousness and augmenting immunity.

Last week at work was really stressful for me. But thanks to yoga that rejuvenated my mind body and spirit. We all know that mind and body goes hand in hand. Studies have shown that people who practice yoga share a better optimism, better awareness and alertness and even appreciation for one’s surroundings.

Yoga is a form of exercise and it’s this form of activity provides great benefits psychologically. It simultaneously works on your inner and outer beauty.
Even the spiritual benefits of yoga are immeasurable. It helps you to focus and, thereby turn away your mind from disturbing thoughts. Yoga is a great way to achieve that so called unexplored higher level of consciousness.

With such enormous benefits, I just can’t resist practicing yoga. For me it has become a norm now. So you too don’t miss your chance at a healthy life. Find yourself a yoga school today!