Watermelon seeds, usually thrown unused, can be the best way to control high Blood Pressure, offering the potential to control several major ailments, according to new research. This latest research finding by AP Verma, former Head of Botany Department of AN College in Patna, has been further confirmed by the Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New [...]

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Several plant extracts used in traditional or folk medicine has shown potency in fighting bacterial and fungal infections in the mouth of oral cancer patients, reveals the latest research report from Rohtak, India. The new research investigated the potency of these Indian wild plants against bacterial and fungal infections in 40 such patients. Among them, [...]

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acharya on May 20th, 2011

Herbal oils are fast catching the attention of present day generation, as people have begun to settle for remedies that are not just effective, but harmless in the long run. There are various types of herbal oils, depending on the kind of herbs used to prepare the oil. Patchouli oil: One such popular oil is [...]

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Eating broccoli four times a week can help prevent development of prostate cancer in men with early signs of developing the symptoms, says the recent British study. However, there are several other cruciferous vegetables with anti-cancerous properties, such as Cabbage for instance. According to The George Mateljan Foundation for Worlds Healthiest Foods, Cabbage has long [...]

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The Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatments are getting more main-stream than they used to be, according to new study published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. The physicians are increasingly referring their patients towards mind-body therapies, including yoga, meditation and tai chi, when all else failed, the researchers reveal. According to the data [...]

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Anti-oxidants found in citrus fruits can help curb chronic inflammation, one of the leading factors in major health issues like cancer and heart diseases, says the latest study from Journal of Nutrition. According to researchers, women with diet packed with high anti-oxidant rich citrus fruits had lower levels of certain inflammation markers. For the study, [...]

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acharya on May 3rd, 2011

Psoriasis is a skin condition, rather than a disease. However, it is not contagious, but it can be hereditary. Although there are no exact causes for the condition, it is sometimes an allergic reaction to external influences, including food and environment, and sometimes stress. One of the first steps to reduce the severity of psoriasis [...]

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