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What your FEET say about your health White Sand Jewels of Pakistan

Whether you are experiencing pain in your feet or have Cold feet Everyone is familiar with the beauty of Pakistan’s northern
simply noticed something unusual about their appearance, Lots of people suffer from cold feet, but if you feel like your areas, but no one talks about Pakistan’s beautiful islands
there might be another reason why. Your feet are so feet are always cold then it could be a bigger issue. More with miles of pure white sand and sparkling turquoise
inextricably linked to your body and any symptoms that you common in women than in men, cold feet can be a sign of waters.
might be feeling could be a sign of another health condition a thyroid issue. Book an appointment to see your doctor
or issue. and in the meantime try wearing some warm socks.
Sunken-in toenails Sore foot joints
Sunken-in toenails could mean that you are anemic, or low If the joints in your toes feel sore then this could be the start
in iron. People are usually diagnosed with anemia when of rheumatoid arthritis. This difficult disease can lead to
they do not have enough hemoglobin, the way in which deformity so make sure you see your doctor if you think you
oxygen is carried in your blood. If you have noticed your have the symptoms. Churna Island
toenails then be sure to get your blood tested. Churna or Cheerno Island is a small uninhabited island
located in the Arabian Sea, about 9 km west of River Hub,
Hairless feet at the boundary between the provinces of Balochistan and
If you have little hair or no hair at all on your feet then it Sindh. Locals and foreign tourists visit Charna to enjoy
could be an indication that you have bad circulation (also a water sports like scuba diving, cliff diving, spearfishing,
symptom of a vascular disease). snorkeling, fishing & underwater photography, speed
boating, knee boarding, wake surfing, jet skiing and banana
Long-term sore tubing. The area around Charna is famous for scuba diving
If you have a sore on your foot that won’t heal, or has taken because of the presence of marine life and coral reef.
a long time to heal, then make sure you see your doctor
ASAP. This could be a sign of an excessive amount of It is said to have more than 60 different types of corals. It
glucose, and possibly diabetes. also boasts of jellyfish that are found in large numbers
during October. Churna also is home to 17 meters long
mother blue whales. Other marine life around Charna
includes yellow-bellied sea snake, great barracuda,
i-read Astola Island narrow-barred Spanish mackerel, cobia, mahi-mahi,
skipjack tuna, angel fish, sea urchin, sea fan, oyster, ray
fish and rare green turtle.
Astola Island, also known as Seven Hills or Haft Talar is a
small uninhabited island, located in the Arabian Sea, about
The tiny Manora Island is located just south of the port of
25km to the nearest coast and 39km southeast of the Manora Island
fishing port of Pasni. Astola is Pakistan's largest offshore Karachi, with a rich history that can be found in the earliest
island, approximately 6.7 km long with a maximum width of records of one of the men from the army of Alexander the
The Zen of Social Media Marketing 2.3 km and an area of approximately 6.7 km . Great, during his expedition of Sindh. Also built on the
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island was a small mud fort in the 18th Century when
Karachi traded with Middle Eastern states. The fort has
By: Shama Hyder The highest point is 246 ft. above sea level. Legend says disappeared over the years but what remains to date is a
that Astola was formerly mentioned by Admiral Nearchos in
Whether you’re a novice, struggler, or mastery-seeker, you already know that 325 BC, who was sent by Alexander the Great to explore 91 feet tall Lighthouse; tallest one in Pakistan.
engaging in social media is no longer optional. People are talking about your the coast of the Arabian Sea. It is a picturesque Island that
company online and you need to be part of those conversations. However, social consists of a large tilted plateau and a series of seven small Standing in its red and white glory today, the light of the
media marketing isn’t like traditional marketing and treating it that way only leads to hillocks with deep chasms and crevices that are several lighthouse is visible from up to 20 nautical miles away. One
frustration and failure. In The Zen of Social Media Marketing, Shama Hyder, social Low Resolution feet wide. There are several natural caves and coves on the can also see the ruins of an ancient Hindu Temple called
media expert and president of The Marketing Zen Group, teaches you the “Zen” of island. The south face of the island slopes off gradually the Shri Varun Dev Mandir, dedicated to Varuna, the
using social media tools to find your own marketing nirvana. whereas the north face is cliff-like with a sharp vertical drop. goddess of the seas. Located next to the Lighthouse is a
Saint Paul’s Protestant Church, built in 1856.

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