At times of sorrow, a gentle hand is more welcome and sufficient to ease the mind and calm the nerves. A group of researchers now, have embarked in search of a similar effect through a complementary therapy known as ‘Healing Touch’ to check if the technique truly works out on patients undergoing minor procedures.

‘Healing Touch’ […]

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The unpleasant negative effects of treatment for head and neck cancer patients may be relieved by Acupuncture, the ancient Chinese practice.
A recent study found that there was significant reduction in both dry mouth and pain and shoulder dysfunction after neck dissection in patients who received acupuncture.
However, further studies are required to support the potential role […]

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Halitosis (Bad breath) could be due to numerous reasons, such as infection of the throat, lungs, stomach or gastro-intestinal tract. It could also be due to bad teeth and gums. Bad breath often indicates a defective elimination via kidneys, liver and skin.
Hence it is all the more essential for those suffering from Halitosis to main […]

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With increased demand for homeopathic and Ayurvedic medicines, coupled with excellent marketing techniques, patients these days are turning towards traditional modes of treatment , as a cure for chronic and lifestyle induced ailments, reports the ‘The Economic Times’.
Anoop Misra, Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, Fortis Group of Hospitals, points out that, the demand for Ayurvedic […]

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According to a recent study, conducted in Britain regular intake of tomatoes, could significantly reduce heart diseases.
Scientists have advised that people with high cholesterol should begin taking tomatoes or drink tomato juice, to help reduce the risk of heart attacks.
Tomatoes have been considered a healthy food for quite sometime. According to the study conducted by […]

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Creamy rich Avocados could help in preventing mouth cancer, and may reduce the growth of pre-cancerous cells, reveals new research.
The scientists at Ohio State University stated that the high levels of phytochemicals in the fruit contain health-protecting qualities, which either stop the growth of pre-cancerous cells or kill the pre-cancerous cells leaving the normal cells […]

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A teaspoon of honey taken at bedtime could bring in relief for children suffering from severe cough, suggests a new study.
The finding is based on reports of the children’s symptoms recorded after they were subjected to various treatments, and the researchers concluded that honey proved to be far better than a cough medicine.
The research report […]

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Dr. Jas Singh, the University of Sydney researcher, and his team, tested a fruit-punch, loaded with anti-oxidants, which effectively killed five different cancer cells in mice.
Researchers claimed that Dr. Red’s Blueberry Punch significantly reduced bladder, breast, prostate, stomach and colon cancer cells, within just two weeks after treatment in mice.
Dr. Singh commented that the drop […]

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