acharya on August 22nd, 2009

The aloe vera plant’s list of healing powers is endless. It is a well-known fact that aloe vera is excellent when it comes to healing cuts and burns, and in soothing pain. Hence, aloe vera has been a common ingredient in skin ointments and creams. Recently, aloe vera also gained popularity as an active ingredient [...]

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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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acharya on April 18th, 2009

There is no-doubt that music is magical. This has been proven once again, as listening to their favorite numbers helped in restoring vision among stroke patients who suffered impaired vision, according to a new research. About 60 percent stroke patients suffer loss of vision, caused by damage to areas affecting the brain that connects vision, [...]

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acharya on March 14th, 2009

Argenine, an amino acid present in Watermelon juice may fight obesity, according to U.S. researchers. The study published in the Journal of Nutrition, explains that rats who were either fed low-fat or high-fat diet supplements containing the amino acid Arginine over a 12-week period, saw more than 60% reduction in body fat. The study indicates [...]

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acharya on November 16th, 2008

Since times immemorial, Indians have heavily relied on Ayurveda, the science of life, as a mode of treatment. However, modern western medications have nearly covered the traditional concept of Ayurvedic and herbal medicines. Considering these facts, the City Corporation of Pune, has earmarked a park, to exclusively nurture Ayurvedic herbs, aiming to create awareness about [...]

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acharya on July 20th, 2008

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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acharya on April 9th, 2008

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 [...]

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