With India reporting a total of 36 A(H1N1) influenza deaths, and with the total positive Swine Flu cases in the country standing at 2,401, the Central Ministry in India said that Ayurveda and Unani interventions could be used to bolster immunity to combat several flu-like conditions.
The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry at New Delhi, [...]
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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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Elderberry (Sambucus nigra), an herb with anti-viral properties, is being increasingly considered as a natural-defense against the H1N1 Swine Flu. Researchers believe that this antioxidant-rich herb can reduce the duration and severity of the flu.
One such popular preparation of Elderberry is Sambucol, the syrup available in most health-food stores, which has also been tested in [...]
A new study by Dutch researchers revealed that wine helps promote longevity. The findings were based on the research on a total of 1373 randomly selected men, aged 50 years, and were repeatedly monitored during the period 1960 to 2000.
The researchers found that men who drank less than half a glass of wine every day, [...]
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Here comes more good news for coffee lovers. A new study revealed that middle-aged adults, who regularly drink a cup of coffee, stand a lesser chance of developing dementia later in life.
However, it is yet to be ascertained if the credit should go to the coffee itself, as the researchers are yet to find out [...]
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In a shocking new study, a daily puff of marijuana can reduce memory loss in old age and fight Alzheimer’s.
‘Marijuana’, better known as ‘Cannabis’ or ‘ganja’, is a psychiatric medication drawn from the plant ‘Cannibis sativa’. In its herbal form, the drug contains dried mature flowers, and leaves of pistillate plants. ‘THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)’ is the [...]
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Researchers have discovered that a Chinese herbal remedy, namely, ‘Horny Goatweed’ could be the new alternative for Viagra.
On experimenting with an extract from the herb, they are of the opinion that it could create new drugs to combat impotency, with fewer side effects. The leafy plant native to Asia and the Mediterranean region, has been [...]
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A new Canadian research reveals that honey may help in relieving chronic sinusitis. According to scientists the natural germ fighters in honey attack the bacteria causing discomfort.
Honey has been long used as a traditional medicine and natural anti-microbial dressing for infected wounds for several hundreds of years. The study carried out by Dr. Joseph Marsan [...]
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