A laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, commonly called a lap-band, A band, or LAGB, is an inflatable silicone device placed around the top portion of the stomach to treat obesity, intended to slow consumption of food and thus reduce the amount of food consumed. laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, commonly called a lap-band, A band, or LAGB, is an inflatable silicone device placed around the top portion of the stomach to treat obesity, intended to slow consumption of food and thus reduce the amount of food consumed.
Of the numerous benefits of this Rudraksha bead, it destroys the sins accumulated in one's life time and frees one from the cycle of birth and death. 18 Mukhi Rudraksha The 18 Mukhi Rudraksha symbolises Achal Achambhe Nath (the eighteen herbs) The most important of the benefits of this Rudraksha bead is that it bestows a sound health. The wearer of this Rudraksh bead enjoys a disease free and a happy life.
Malas are used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra or the name or names of a deity. This sÄdhanÄ (practice) is known in Sanskrit as japa. Malas are typically made with 18, 27, 54 or 108 beads. In Tibetan Buddhism, malas of 108 beads are used. Some practitioners use malas of 21 or 28 beads for doing prostrations. In Tibetan Buddhism, malas are mainly used to count mantras. These mantras can be recited for different purposes linked to working with mind. The material used to make the beads can vary according to the purpose of the mantras used.