acharya on October 29th, 2008

It is the secret desire of one and all to look and feel young. Although there are several cosmetics on shelves that claim to help in keeping the skin looking young, it is a fact that one cannot have a healthy skin, without a healthy body. The beneficial effects of certain foods that have been [...]

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acharya on October 27th, 2008

We are aware of tremendous health benefits of Broccoli, and the numerous theories that have supported this fact. Here’s the next one in row. Researchers at the University of Warwick, have found that intake of Broccoli can actually reverse the damage caused by diabetes to blood vessels of the heart. According to the researchers, the [...]

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acharya on October 24th, 2008

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 [...]

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acharya on October 22nd, 2008

According to a new study by the University of Georgia, herbs and spices protect against the possible consequences of high blood sugar. The results of the study have appeared in the latest issue of Journal of Medicinal Food. On testing extracts from 24 common herbs and spices the researchers have arrived at a conclusion that [...]

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acharya on October 20th, 2008

Drinking Chamomile tea with meals every day, helps prevent the complications associated with diabetes, such as loss of vision, nerve damage, and kidney damage, confirms researchers in UK and Japan. These findings may result in introduction of a new chamomile-based drug for patients with Type 2 diabetes, which is found to be spreading worldwide. Chamomile [...]

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acharya on October 17th, 2008

In contrast to what has been often said that nuts and foods with small seeds may cause intestinal complications, it has now been discovered that nuts, in fact, help in prevention of Diverticulitis. Diverticular disease is a common digestive disorder, typically associated with nuts, popcorn and seeds, and people with colon disease are usually advised [...]

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acharya on October 12th, 2008

Massage Therapy has been found to offer relief from pain and depressed mood for people coping with advanced cancer reveals new study. A report published in the ‘Annuals of Internal Medicine’ stated that people who received massage from licensed, specially trained therapist, reported greater improvements in pain and mood symptoms than people who received simple [...]

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acharya on October 11th, 2008

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 [...]

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