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The Herald Scotland
an hour ago
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
Carrie Johnson warns mothers about dehydration from hospital bed
Her warning came in a Instagram story alongside a photo of Mrs Johnson in hospital cradling baby Poppy Eliza Josephine. Britain is expected to experience another heatwave this weekend when temperatures could top 30C, with an amber heat health alert issued. Mrs Johnson wrote: 'Being hospitalised for two nights for severe dehydration was not on my postpartum bingo card.' She urged 'breastfeeding mums' to make sure they eat and drink enough, 'especially if your babe is clusterfeeding'. Advice on the NHS website tells new mothers to drink plenty of fluids and to have a drink beside them as the settle down to breastfeed. Water, lower fat milks, lower sugar or sugar-free drinks are all good choices. Mrs Johnson thanked everyone who has helped them get through a 'brutal' week. With an Amber Heat Health alert declared for the East Midlands, South East, South West, East of England and London, it's worth watching out for those who might find it difficult to cope with high temperatures. ☀️ 🌡️ Check our blog post for handy tips: — UK Health Security Agency (@UKHSA) June 27, 2025 She wrote: 'This week has honestly been brutal. 'Mastitis (me), reflux (her), dehydration (me). What a pair we are! 'But thank you for all the kind messages, especially all the brilliant advice on reflux. Really appreciate it and made me feel way less alone going thru it all. 'And as ever, thanks to our amazing NHS.' Her message comes as a second amber heat health alert in two weeks came into force on Friday. The alert, which covers London, the East Midlands, South East, South West and East of England, will last until 6pm on Tuesday. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also issued a yellow alert for Yorkshire and Humber and the West Midlands for the same time period, with the agency warning of significant impacts across health and social care services.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
The £1 hack to remove pet hair from clothes – one woman tried it and was ‘ashamed' at how much came out
Plus, ten grossest areas people forget to clean - how many are YOU guilty of? HAIR ME OUT The £1 hack to remove pet hair from clothes – one woman tried it and was 'ashamed' at how much came out Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF you've got a four-legged pal, you'll know how frustrating it is to find hairs covering your laundry. So it comes as no wonder that a woman has been praised after sharing a quick hack to remove pet hair from your freshly washed clothes in seconds - and it's budget-friendly too. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Are you tired of finding your clothes covered in pet hair? One woman has come to rescue with the perfect solution Credit: Getty 3 The savvy cleaning whizz was stunned after she saw the jaw-dropping pile of hair that came out with the trick Credit: facebook/Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips 3 The secret remedy? Using nothing but basic hair rollers which you can snap up for just a quid on the high street Credit: facebook/Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Taking to Facebook, Sarah Jane Hively revealed how she used a common beauty buy to tackle the annoying problem all pet owners are too familiar with. According to the cleaning whizz, a member of the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips group, the secret remedy is Velcro hair rollers. That's right, the rollers not only work wonders for giving you a fancy hairdo but they can also remove stubborn pet hair with no faff - and you can find them for just a quid at Poundland. All you need to do is simply throw a couple of them in the washing machine, put it for a wash and let the rollers work their magic. read more on homes WASH THIS Shoppers are saving after a laundry essential gets slashed from £4 to just 45p Once the wash has finished, you can rub the rollers together to remove the hair - or you can pick the strands off - and then they're ready to use again. If you don't have a Poundland store nearby, plenty of other retailers are selling the hair must-have too, such as Savers and B&M - there's really no need to fork out for fancy ones. However, you should be careful to not wash any delicate items, such as silks or woollens - as the hack could damage these garments, one woman recently warned. However, other than these, the rollers work wonders when they're put in the drum. Sharing the game-changer of a hack online, Sarah also uploaded two snaps of the rollers - and the jaw-dropping ball of hair that came out of them. ''The lady that said about Velcro rollers in the washing machine for pet I'm ashamed,'' she chuckled in the caption of the post. Doctor shares why you must never wash clothes at 90 or 40 degrees & the right temperature for 'everything but gym gear' ''Works a treat! Thank you.'' Replying to other fans of Mrs Hinch, Sarah also said: ''These are Poundland cheap Velcro ones. ''They haven't pulled mine (clothes) ..i'm guessing the Velcro isn't as strong as ones purchased from Boots.'' 10 Grossest Areas People Forget to Clean By Danielle Mason, who has 20 years of experience Under and Behind the Fridge Crumbs, dust, and spills accumulate over time, attracting pests and creating bad odours. Shower Curtain & Liner These collect mildew and soap scum but are often overlooked. Wash or replace them regularly to keep your bathroom fresh. Toothbrush Holder One of the germiest places in the bathroom, filled with bacteria and toothpaste residue. Rinse and disinfect it weekly. Dishwasher Filter Food particles and grease build up, leading to unpleasant smells and reduced efficiency. Remove and clean the filter every few weeks. Washing Machine Seal The rubber gasket traps mould, mildew, and detergent buildup. Wipe it down with white vinegar and leave the door open to air dry. Light Switches and Remote Controls Touched daily but rarely cleaned, making them germ hotspots. Wipe them down with disinfectant regularly. Under the Sofa Cushions Crumbs, dust, and even lost items hide in the cracks. Remove the cushions and vacuum thoroughly. Kitchen Sink & Plughole Food residue builds up, causing bad odours. Pour boiling water, bicarbonate of soda, and vinegar down the drain to freshen it. Ceiling Fans Dust piles up on the blades and gets redistributed into the air when turned on. Use a microfibre cloth or pillowcase to clean them easily. Doormats They trap dirt and bacteria from shoes but are rarely washed or vacuumed. Shake them out weekly and deep clean them every month. Head to her Instagram pages for more cleaning information @missmasoncleaning @daniellemasonuk And people in the comments section were quick to praise the pet owner for sharing the hack, which has been liked more than a whopping 9.3k times. As fans tagged their friends and family, one said: ''I wish I'd seen this and hour ago, I've just put some cat blankets through.'' A dog lover chimed in: ''I've got 5 spaniels….this is a game changer.'' Someone else was also keen to give the hack a go, writing: ''I'm definitely trying that. We've got 4 cocker spaniels.'' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
The last caution before declaration of Emergency
The first statement that the cabinet ministers and some chief ministers issued from Delhi on the Supreme Court's decision came in record time. Its cyclostyled copy was available informally from the government's Press Information Bureau within an hour of the Supreme Court verdict. By then, news agencies had not even finished creeding the full text of Justice Krishna Iyer's 23-page order. The only inference one can draw from this is that the leaders in the government had made up their minds even before the court's judgement was out. The statement was ready or nearly ready. This is confirmed by the way the conditional stay has been twisted to mean the vindication of the Congress party's stand that Indira Gandhi can continue as the Prime Minister and that there was no impediment in the way. (The decision was to take a positive line and the government information media were instructed accordingly.) One wonders what more the cabinet ministers and other supporters of Mrs Gandhi could have said if the stay had been unconditional. Shorn of propaganda, the stay given by Justice Iyer is not absolute. For, it does not allow Mrs Gandhi either to vote or draw allowances. This is what judges have done in similar cases earlier. Under the law, Justice Iyer could go only thus far. As he himself said, the office of Prime Minister and its functioning were regulated by a separate set of articles of the Constitution. Now it is left to Mrs Gandhi to decide whether she should continue in office in the face of the conditional stay. Her own counsel, Nani Palkhivala, has said in his arguments before Justice Iyer that there would be 'irreparable damage' to the institution of Prime Minister if unconditional stay was not granted. A conditional stay is a cloud which is bound to cast its shadow on the office. It is a disability with which Mrs Gandhi will have to live. It may not physically come in the way of functioning, but it can eat one up within. It is not so much a matter of level disability as one of conscience. The fact that she has not given her mind encourages the hope that she may still be weighing the issues.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Emergency ‘murder of democracy': BJP
Patna: On the occasion of 50 years of Emergency, state BJP on Wednesday organised several functions and seminars across the state. The party maintained that the country's Constitution, was "murdered" and "strangulated" by former Prime Minister . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It said that young generation should be apprised of the black chapter of the history. Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary and party's state chief Dilip Kumar Jaiswal made their own observations at a event here. On Tuesday, the party had organised a seminar here that was addressed by Union minister M L Khattar. State BJP chief Jaiswal said, "By imposing Emergency, Mrs Gandhi strangulated democracy, which no one can forget. The scion from her family has been moving around the country with a book of Constitution in his hand. Mrs Gandhi's Emergency was like 'cheerharan (disrobing)' of the Constitution given by B R Ambedkar." In a similar vein, deputy CM called the Emergency "murder of democracy" and also ridiculed Rahul, as well as RJD chief Lalu Prasad, without mentioning his name, saying that the latter had aligned with the Congress that "murdered democracy". He also counter posed the 11-year rule of PM Narendra Modi to the rule of Mrs Gandhi, maintaining that the country has seen all-round development and also the expansion of the economy, which has become the fourth largest in the world under him, while the state has seen massive development under the leadership of CM Nitish Kumar.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Emergency wasn't just a reaction to judiciary's rulings
On June 25, 1975, India was put under Emergency. People were stripped of their constitutional rights and horrors were inflicted on them. Critics of the government and Opposition leaders were put behind bars. Some of them never tasted freedom again, breathing their last while incarcerated. Fifty years later, the Emergency remains a dark chapter in India's democratic journey. It must be recalled, remembered and condemned because the real reason for imposing the Emergency was far more sinister than commonly understood. Many believe that Indira Gandhi imposed the Emergency because she was rattled by Justice Jagmohanlal Sinha's judgment invalidating her election from Rae Bareilly. By her own admission, Mrs Gandhi did it sensing an 'internal threat' in the country in June. Evidence, however, suggests the plot to enforce the Emergency had been underway since early January that year. Journalist Coomi Kapoor in The Emergency: A Personal History mentions a handwritten note (dated January 8, 1975) from then West Bengal Chief Minister Siddhartha Shankar Ray requesting Mrs Gandhi for lists of persons proposed to be arrested. The list also mentioned various other steps that needed to be taken. On August 11, Congress mouthpiece National Herald stated in an editorial the real reason for the Emergency. It said that the time had come for India to evolve into a single-party democracy. In Indira Gandhi and the Years that Transformed India, historian Srinath Raghavan writes that Mrs Gandhi's closest aides had been pushing for a presidential system. This system was one of limited dictatorship, a committed judiciary and a committed bureaucracy. In September 1975, B K Nehru, a seasoned diplomat and close aide of Mrs Gandhi, wrote a letter hailing the Emergency as a 'tour de force of immense courage and power produced by popular support'. He wrote to Mrs Gandhi that Parliamentary democracy had 'not been able to provide the answer to our needs' and urged her to 'make these fundamental changes in the Constitution now when you have two-thirds majority'. One would have dismissed the letter as an act to please the PM had Mrs Gandhi not approved of discussing these ideas with her party leaders. The ideas met with enthusiastic support from senior Congress leaders like Jagjivan Ram and External Affairs Minister Swaran Singh. As these aides explored the proposals made by B K Nehru on Mrs Gandhi's instructions, what emerged was a document titled 'A fresh look at our Constitution: Some suggestions'. Drafted in 1975, the document proposed a presidential system with a powerful president and a 'Superior Council of Judiciary' to control judicial appointments and legislation, effectively diminishing the Supreme Court's role. In response to Mrs Gandhi's call to 'explore BK Nehru's proposal and party demand for constitutional change', Congress president D K Barooah appointed, on February 26, 1976, a committee 'to study the question of amendment of the Constitution… in the light of experience'. The 12-member committee, headed by Swaran Singh, submitted 'tentative proposals' to the Congress president in April 1976 and these were then circulated among a select few. The then Chairman of the Law Commission of India, Justice P B Gajendragadkar, wrote to Mrs Gandhi that while an amendment to the Constitution was necessary, 'ad-hocism is undesirable and adoption of extremist doctrinaire positions is irrelevant and inadvisable'. He advised the then PM 'to appoint a high-powered committee to research and discuss the problem in depth for a dedicated and comprehensive effort'. Sadly, no such committee was appointed. Justice Gajendragadkar later reiterated his view that the amendments to the fundamental law of the land should not have been left to a party committee and that the modality could, advisedly, have been a committee of experts to hear all parties and persons. He said that the committee appointed by Barooah had 'worked in a hurry, discussed issues in a casual manner and based its recommendations mainly on political considerations'. The 42nd Amendment, infamously called the 'mini-Constitution', brought in sweeping changes. Its primary objective, based on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee, was to enhance the power of the central government and reduce the influence of the judiciary. The 42nd Amendment curtailed the power of the courts to review and invalidate laws passed by Parliament. This was done by amending Articles 32, 131, and 226. It also diluted the power of high courts to issue writ petitions. This is the same power that B R Ambedkar said was the very heart and soul of India's Constitution. The 42nd Amendment altered the balance of power between the Centre and the states. States found themselves with less control over their own affairs, leading to tensions and conflicts over jurisdiction and governance. The centralisation of power made it harder for regional parties to advocate for regional issues. The publication of parliamentary proceedings in the media was prohibited under the Emergency. The Statesman warned that 'by one sure stroke, the amendment tilts the constitutional balance in favour of the Parliament'. The attempt Congress made to impose dictatorship in the country was throttled as, despite the mass jailing of leaders, the Opposition — which would later form the Janata Party — continued to fight for people's rights and the restoration of democracy. Mrs Gandhi also faced backlash from the global community and was rattled by political developments in the Subcontinent where similar attempts were made to usurp people's rights. But the basic DNA of Congress stays the same. Congress leaders walking around with copies of the Constitution are attempting to make people forget the party's gory past. June 25 serves as a reminder that the Indian Constitution is above and before all else. Led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the BJP and the country together will continue to defend it. The writer is Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change
