acharya on September 18th, 2008

Eating mushrooms in large quantities will help prevent obesity, suggests new study. Now, keeping in mind that obesity is the main risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and several types of cancer, this comes as good news to many of us, aged 20 and above, who are obese. The study, led by Dr. [...]

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With high rates of obesity and associated incidences of cancer, heart disease and diabetes on the rise across the World, particularly in western countries, there has been a major drive to find new treatment options. The scientists from Germany recently found that extracts of a traditional herbal remedy, derived from ‘Tabebuia impetiginosa’ can actually delay [...]

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acharya on July 12th, 2008

Here’s another theory to prove that consuming excess of anything, even if it is the healthier option such as fruits, could leave a negative impact on the body. A study has confirmed that fructose, the natural sugar found in fruits, can also contribute to obesity. Most fruits contain high sugar content, and munching them all [...]

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acharya on February 15th, 2006

When it comes to obesity prevention and management, Ayurveda has much to offer, with daily and seasonal regimens that include healthy foods, yoga exercise, panchakarma and medicines. For obese patients, according to the symptoms of ama, digestive (dhatwagni deepan) and carminative (pachan) medications are given. Ayurvedic formulations of a guggulu kalpa decoction are also advised with [...]

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