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Health Benefits of Fasting
Posted : Vivek Vichare, Aug. 18, 2011
'A genuine fast cleanses the body, mind and soul. It crucifies the flesh and to that extent sets the soul free.'- Gandhiji Great leaders such as Gandhiji and recently Anna Hazare have demonstrated the importance of fasting. The myriad benefits of prolonged, scientific fasting occur on three levels - physiologically, psychologically and spiritually. The focus of the article is to ...
The connection between diet and hypertension
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, May 12, 2011
Well, now this not a news anymore. Every one of us is quite aware about the relation between diet and hypertension or blood pressure. Blood pressure or neglected hypertension is the most risky silent killer which has been creating grave conditions like heart fail and coronary blockages. And one of the best ways to control it is through diet. They ...
Hole in the heart
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, April 29, 2011
Heart is one of the most important organs of our cardiovascular and circulatory system and if there is even a minute problem in its structure of functioning it indeed is a grave thing. Heart attacks, blockages are a common thing. But a heart murmur of having a hole in the heart is certainly very serious and which cannot be prevented ...
Effective Heart Care Tips
Posted : Dr. Ankur, March 16, 2011
Heart disease is a broad term, which describes all ailments and diseases affecting the pumping organ and related blood vessels. The heart diseases may include coronary disease, arrhythmias, and several congenital heart problems. The study conducted on cardiovascular diseases indicates that a majority of people die due to narrowing of the blood vessels with excess plaque deposits as in high ...
Home remedies for high blood pressure
Posted : Dr. Ankur, Dec. 24, 2010
Blood pressure has now become very common in today’s stressful life. Earlier at least, it was found in people nearing to old age but nowadays even young teenagers and youth are suffering from blood pressure problem. This increase in blood pressure problem is owing to stressful and tensioned life and lavish lifestyle. Obesity is also one of the causes of ...
Treat dyslipidemia with homeopathy
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, Dec. 17, 2010
Dyslipidemia is simple terms can be defined as the total rise in bad cholesterol LDL (low density lipoprotein) with a significant lower account of the good one i.e. HDL (high density lipoprotein). The condition is majorly seen in diabetics. Though dyslipidemia has no major symptoms of its own but it acts indirectly and works to cause vascular coronary affections like ...
Healing with Music
Posted : Aditi Chopra, Sept. 24, 2010
Our lives are surrounded by music, with sounds booming from various sources like the television, stereos, radio, temple bhajans and also from our wedding bands. For most of us, it is simply a blend of tunes, beats, sounds and voices. But, it is interesting to know that music, if used properly, can prove to be an effective tool in treating ...
The Harmful High Heels
Posted : Aditi Chopra, Aug. 26, 2010
High heels or the flat flip flops? Recently, the flip flop slippers seem to have become the latest trend. All girls and women, whatever their age group or however tall or short one is, these are a favourite. However, official meetings, weddings, parties and any such formal occasions bring out our very special high heels. No matter what the fashion ...
The Bittersweet story of the Onion
Posted : Aditi Chopra, July 16, 2010
Our favourite Pao Bhaji or even the Bhel Puri would be so incomplete without being garnished with freshly cut pink shallots. Our Indian curries would be tasteless without onion pastes; our pulses would taste bland without a topping of the ‘tadka’ with stir-fried brown onions. But, a lot of effort and pain goes into making any of these delicious flavours ...
Extending sphere of varicose veins
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, June 8, 2010
With rising percentage of obesity in population its related disorders have placed themselves deep in the surroundings. Out of the all one name that is much talked about is varicose veins. The condition is characterised by a blood vessel (vein) getting dilated and elongated surfacing in form of dark pigmented skin areas revealing the entire course of blood circulation. With ...
Is your heart safe with Stem cell new therapy?
Posted : Dr. Ankur, March 30, 2010
Before we move our head to the therapy lets first understand what these cells are and what are they about. A stem cell is the smallest unit of a living organism which renews and differentiates themselves into diverse forms to develop body tissues and organs. The stem cell therapy is based on the capacity of the stem cells to overhaul ...
How to check hypertension with homoeopathy?
Posted : Dr. Shalini Kapoor Kad, March 12, 2010
High blood pressure is a common lifestyle disorder to come up with. Its existence is gripping high all over the world attributed to the luxurious sedentary routines. The condition is such requiring regular intervention either by means of medication, physical activities and / or dietary measures as needed. Once diagnosed hypertension can never in his / her life can just ...
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