The spiky hair around the stem of tomato plants, are seen to possess antibiotic qualities, reveal latest reports. During a major biotechnology conference held in Canberra, it has been informed that these projections, named as ‘glandular trichomes’, revealed the biochemical actions that help the plant kingdom in establishing immune defense mechanism against diseases. The US [...]
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It is a proven fact that prayer can help you sail through tough times. Reaching out to God (even if it is via the web) may help you cope with illness. A study conducted on an online breast cancer support group, at the University of Wisconsin-Madison found association between how optimistic patients felt and how [...]
The Scientists at the California University, Los Angeles (UCLA) reveal that mindfulness meditation helps slow down progression of HIV. Meditation does this by relieving stress and bolstering the immune system in HIV positive patients. HIV eats away the CD4 T cells and weakens the immune system, and stress speeds up this process. On performing mindfulness [...]
Here are eight health-beneficial foods that are highly recommended by experts to be included as part of regular diet. Spinach: Although green and leafy it is the ultimate man food. Considered as biceps builder, it is a rich source of plant-based omega-3 and folate, that helps reduce incidences of stroke, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Folate [...]
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The elderly can reduce their likelihood of developing disabilities and maintain their independence by 41 percent, through a walking exercise program, reveals a new study at the University of Georgia. The report of the study, which appeared in the current issue of Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, indicates that the participants, who increase their peak [...]
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The red in tomatoes, caused by a substance called Lycopene, could help you to be in pink of health, reveal an article in ‘The Times Wellness – 2007‘. The so-called new age diseases are associated with deteriorated quality of eating, coupled with unhealthy lifestyle patterns. This in turn has led to considerable increase in diseases [...]
This article discusses the herbs that could be used for colds, coughs, and respiratory infections in kids. Information in this article is appropriate for parents whose children are below one year of age. This may help children ward off respiratory infections and other health conditions. Infants below one year of age are too young to [...]
Ensure that you and your family members do not fall sick again, the next time, with the change in weather. Including these basic foods in your daily diet will help boost body immunity. Loading your grocery cart with nature’s supplements such as green leafy veggies, cherries, tomatoes, carrots, guavas, citrus fruits and Amla will go [...]
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