Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Mediterranean Diet Could Shield You from Deadliest Form of Skin Cancer
A Greek-style Mediterranean diet that is rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids could provide protection against even the deadliest form of skin cancer, according to a new study presented at the International Congress of Dietetics in Sydney. The study […]
Vitamin D Speeds Tuberculosis Recovery
High doses of vitamin D found to help patients with tuberculosis recover more quickly, states study. The research, which will be published online this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA (PNAS), is the […]
Coconut Oil Could Combat Tooth Decay: Study
Coconut oil has the ability to attack the bacteria that causes tooth decay. It could also be incorporated into commercial dental care products, say scientists. The team from the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland tested the antibacterial action of […]
High BP Knocked Out With New Therapy That Uses Radio Waves
A new research demonstrates that a radical new therapy could knock out high blood pressure by zapping the kidneys with radio waves. The procedure may be available early after trials produced dramatic improvements in the condition. It could be offering […]
Eating Moderate Amount of Chocolate may Help Lower Stroke Risk in Men
Here’s some sweet news for men. A new study has found eating a moderate amount of chocolate each week may help lower risk of stroke in men. Men in the study who ate the largest amount of chocolate, about […]
6 cups of coffee daily could cut bowel cancer risk by 40 pc
A new research has found that drinking several cups of coffee every day can significantly reduce the risk of bowel cancer. Those study participants who drank four cups a day saw their risk of a tumour drop by about […]
The power of protein and exercise
Most people grab for their water bottles after a tough workout. But personal trainers suggest also reaching for a protein snack. Whether you’re an average gym-goer looking to stay in shape, someone trying to drop a few extra pounds or […]
Alternative Medicine News Ayurveda Tourism In Kerala to Be Taken To The Next Level
Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of medicine and well-being. Kerala has now set its eyes on pushing tourism centred around ayurveda to the next level by promoting its curative and cosmetic properties. “Beaches, backwaters, hills and ayurveda are the […]
Popular Cartoon Characters Could Help Guide Kids Towards Healthier Food Choices
Using stickers of popular cartoon characters could help influence children’s dietary habits and make them choose healthier foods according to a new study published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. The study was conducted by researchers at Cornell […]
Herbal Tea can Fight Breast Cancer
Traditional herbal tea could help combat breast cancer, say scientists. Extracts from the plant known as virgin’s mantle, which is used as a medicinal tea in some countries, can kill cancerous cells in the test tube, the Daily Mail reported. […]
