acharya on August 14th, 2009

While the Swine Flu panic is growing worldwide, and the death toll increasing by the day, renowned yoga guru Baba Ramdev had recently assured the public that yoga has the power to fight Influenza A(H1N1).
When addressing a press conference this week, Baba Ramadev assured the masses that regular practice of yoga can boost immune system, [...]

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acharya on August 12th, 2009

According to a new study, scientists claim that water is the best anti-ageing weapon that can keep wrinkles at bay.
About 1500 genes present in our body determine the duration until which people can maintain their youthful looks. Although there are several ways in which skin ages, each of which are controlled by different sets of [...]

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acharya on August 1st, 2009

Not long ago, caffeine was often in news for its negative effects on health and received bad publicity. But in recent days, scientists have revealed some interesting and positive aspects of caffeine. The latest addition to the list of coffee’s health benefits are its contribution for effective functioning of the brain and liver.
Germany’s Green Cross, [...]

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acharya on July 15th, 2009

Yogurt is made by adding culture of bacteria to milk. The bacteria consume sugar in the milk, and excrete lactic acid, which curdles the milk. Yogurt contains active cultures or live bacteria, with organisms such as Lacto-bacillus acidophilus, Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacilluys bulgaricus, known as pro-biotics brimming with health benefits that protect the body from [...]

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In what has been seen as a unique initiative, Ayurveda and Allopathy, two completely different streams of medicine, have joined hands in the field of spinal injury treatment for the benefit of general public.
The Ayurveda Palms and Indian Spinal Injuries Center (ISIC) have tied-up to offer a new and effective method for treatment of spinal [...]

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A natural supplement extracted from tomatoes can help protect against heart diseases and stroke, says a new study.
The active ingredient in the tomato pill, lycopene, helps in blocking bad LDL cholesterol, which clog the arteries.
Ateronon, made by a biotechnology spin-out company at Cambridge University, is being launched as a dietary supplement and will be made [...]

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acharya on June 28th, 2009

How many of you have been suffering from stuffy nose, sinusitis or allergic rhinitis, without being able to find the right treatment for it?

Well, an ancient Ayurvedic technique, known as Jal Neti which means nasal douche could help in clearing nasal passages by flushing out bacteria, dirt and contaminated mucus.
Clear nasal passages can improve breathing, [...]

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Two cups of green tea a day can reduce the risk of having the most common form of stroke, goes the latest research finding.
Prof. Colin Binns, School of Public Health, Curtin University, Western Australia, says that people who drink at least one cup of green tea a day, can reduce their risk of ischemic stroke. [...]

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