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India Today
29-04-2025
- Health
- India Today
Are pollution, toxins causing rise in common fertility condition?
A concerning increase in endometriosis cases is being reported among women in Delhi, with the 30 to 35 age group being most have estimated that exposure to environmental pollution and bacterial endotoxins are linked to nearly 40% of these new cases in the may be contributing to a rise in several health issues. It is also showing its impact on the reproductive system. Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological disorder where tissue similar to the endometrial lining grows outside the uterus and is now being linked to the rising levels of air Doctors have said that over almost half of endometriosis cases in Delhi are linked to endotoxins, with environmental pollution also a contributing factor. Endotoxins are toxic substances found in the outer membrane of certain bacteria, especially Gram-negative are released when these bacteria die or multiply. Common sources include contaminated medical equipment, water, or IS ENDOMETRIOSIS? Endometriosis is a condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterine a result, it can cause inflammation, scarring, and even the formation of painful cysts. The signs and symptoms of endometriosis include severe menstrual cramps, chronic pelvic pain, pain during or after intercourse, heavy menstrual bleeding, and digestive issues such as bloating or constipation. In many cases, women also face difficulty conceiving. If left untreated, endometriosis can lead to infertility, ovarian cysts, and adhesions that affect reproductive symptoms often overlap with other conditions, diagnosis can be delayed, which worsens outcomes for many can be triggered by a mix of genetic, hormonal, and environmental factors. Exposure to endotoxins, rising pollution levels, and immune system imbalances are now related to the condition as LINKED TO POLLUTION AND ENDOTOXINSMany women suffer for years before getting a diagnosis due to the overlapping nature of its symptoms with other gynaecological and gastrointestinal highly polluted cities like Delhi, constant exposure to these hormone-mimicking agents may be compounding women's reproductive health issues, experts Aswati Nair, a fertility specialist at Nova IVF Fertility in Rajouri Garden, stated the alarming rise in endotoxin-related endometriosis cases and pollution levels are aggravators of the condition. The alarming rise in endotoxin-related endometriosis cases and pollution levels are aggravators of the condition. () Just a few years ago, doctors said that cases linked to these factors were much less. "Women in the 30–35 age group are particularly vulnerable, especially those who delay conception. Environmental factors, poor air quality, and increased stress levels are contributing to this surge," said Dr. study, published in the peer-reviewed journal called Frontiers in Microbiology, stated that an unhealthy gut and harmful substances produced by bad bacteria can weaken the gut lining, allowing bacteria and endotoxins to enter the can confuse the immune system, cause inflammation and stress in the body, and raise the risk of developing autoimmune diseases, much like are still finding out if endometriosis is an autoimmune condition, since it bears significant resemblance to symptoms of some autoimmune diseases. Researchers are still finding out if endometriosis is an autoimmune condition, since it bears significant resemblance to symptoms of some autoimmune diseases. () While there is no known cure for endometriosis, the symptoms can be managed through regular gynaecological changes such as adopting a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet, regular exercise, stress management techniques, and medications to control pain and hormone levels are some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove endometrial exposure to pollutants is also vital. For women with endometriosis who struggle with conception, consulting a fertility expert is essential. Techniques like in vitro fertilisation (IVF), egg freezing, or intrauterine insemination (IUI) may be recommended.
CBC
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Acting on an Ottawa musician's dream, Guelph woodworker creates instrument that makes people 'tear up'
Fron2 is cylindrical instrument with a frame drum suspended in the centre of 10 strings Media | Listen to this new instrument created by a Guelph woodworker Caption: Fron Reilly loves to create things out of wood. He was once commissioned to make six medieval wooden instruments called Hurdy Gurdys, which he did successfully. And now, he's invented new wooden instruments called the Fron and the Fron2. The one-of-a-kind instruments are charming music lovers around the world. Open Full Embed in New Tab Loading external pages may require significantly more data usage. For musician Jesse Stewart, the Fron2 is a dream come true. Stewart, who heads the music program at Carleton University in Ottawa, began dreaming of creating a completely new and unique instrument 30 years ago. All he needed was someone who could actualize his vision: an experienced woodworker who shared his love of music. Then, one day, a chance meeting between Stewart and clock maker, woodworker and artist Fron Reilly, who's from Guelph, Ont., led to a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration to create a wooden instrument the world has never seen before: the Fron, named after Reilly. After some improvement in the design, Reilly also created a second version, called the Fron2. "He improved on the concept in every conceivable way," Stewart said. "Sometimes people start crying — people tear up because they think it's [the music] so beautiful." The Fron2 is a cylindrical instrument with a frame drum suspended in the centre of 10 strings. To play it, you have to turn a crank handle to make the instrument spin while using a bow or wand to vibrate its strings. Stewart describes the instrument as a cross between a steel pan and an Indonesian gamelan instrument. The sound is a futuristic, meditative, acoustic symphony that could work well as the soundtrack for a galactic odyssey. After Reilly made the Fron2, he uploaded a YouTube video of himself playing the instrument that has since racked up about 1.8 million views. Dozens of admirers from around the world have asked Reilly to make them a version of the unique instrument. "I think Fron has made an original and important contribution to the field of new musical instrument design," Stewart said, adding it's unusual to see innovation in acoustic instruments. "This was a sound that I had in mind 30 years ago and it continued to resonate for me for all that time. I'm really thankful I found somebody to make that instrument for me." WATCH | Fron Reilly plays his instrument, the Fron2: Physics, woodworking and art Reilly's fascination with physics began when he took apart an alarm clock as a child. From there, his love for understanding the way things work led him to design and build a series of wooden clocks in 1979. It was the beginning of a long career designing artistic wooden clocks. Reilly graduated from the University of Waterloo with a bachelor of science in physics. He calls himself a "maker, designer, builder and inventor." It was his combination of knowledge in physics, woodworking and art that gave him the tools needed to design a new instrument. "I was born to do it. It's something I just have to do," Reilly said. "I see lots of applications for [the Fron2]. The first is that it's a great film score instrument. I've been approached by filmmakers and I have performed for them some pieces, and they're going into a film." Reilly said some people have approached him about also using the Fron2 for healing and ambient music. So far, he has made 11 of the instruments for people around the world, from Africa and the United States to the Stratford Film Festival's Goblin:Oedipus theatre production. Reilly said he's already thinking of what instrument he would like to create next. "I have an idea — actually I have several, but... we'll see. I don't know what will really happen next."
CBC
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Listen to this new instrument created by a Guelph woodworker
Fron Reilly loves to create things out of wood. He was once commissioned to make six medieval wooden instruments called Hurdy Gurdys, which he did successfully. And now, he's invented new wooden instruments called the Fron and the Fron2. The one-of-a-kind instruments are charming music lovers around the world.
CBC
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Acting on an Ottawa musician's dream, Guelph woodworker creates instrument that makes people 'tear up'
For musician Jesse Stewart, the Fron2 is a dream come true. Stewart, who heads the music program at Carleton University in Ottawa, began dreaming of creating a completely new and unique instrument 30 years ago. All he needed was someone who could actualize his vision: an experienced woodworker who shared his love of music. Then, one day, a chance meeting between Stewart and clock maker, woodworker and artist Fron Reilly, who's from Guelph, Ont., led to a once-in-a-lifetime collaboration to create a wooden instrument the world has never seen before: the Fron, named after Reilly. After some improvement in the design, Reilly also created a second version, called the Fron2. "He improved on the concept in every conceivable way," Stewart said. "Sometimes people start crying — people tear up because they think it's [the music] so beautiful." The Fron2 is a cylindrical instrument with a frame drum suspended in the centre of 10 strings. To play it, you have to turn a crank handle to make the instrument spin while using a bow or wand to vibrate its strings. Stewart describes the instrument as a cross between a steel pan and an Indonesian gamelan instrument. The sound is a futuristic, meditative, acoustic symphony that could work well as the soundtrack for a galactic odyssey. After Reilly made the Fron2, he uploaded a YouTube video of himself playing the instrument that has since racked up about 1.8 million views. Dozens of admirers from around the world have asked Reilly to make them a version of the unique instrument. "I think Fron has made an original and important contribution to the field of new musical instrument design," Stewart said, adding it's unusual to see innovation in acoustic instruments. "This was a sound that I had in mind 30 years ago and it continued to resonate for me for all that time. I'm really thankful I found somebody to make that instrument for me." Physics, woodworking and art Reilly's fascination with physics began when he took apart an alarm clock as a child. From there, his love for understanding the way things work led him to design and build a series of wooden clocks in 1979. It was the beginning of a long career designing artistic wooden clocks. Reilly graduated from the University of Waterloo with a bachelor of science in physics. He calls himself a "maker, designer, builder and inventor." It was his combination of knowledge in physics, woodworking and art that gave him the tools needed to design a new instrument. "I was born to do it. It's something I just have to do," Reilly said. "I see lots of applications for [the Fron2]. The first is that it's a great film score instrument. I've been approached by filmmakers and I have performed for them some pieces, and they're going into a film." Reilly said some people have approached him about also using the Fron2 for healing and ambient music. So far, he has made 11 of the instruments for people around the world, from Africa and the United States to the Stratford Film Festival's Goblin:Oedipus theatre production. Reilly said he's already thinking of what instrument he would like to create next.
