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Potent natural remedies for a healthier you

September 13, 2012

When it comes to addressing those daily aches and pains, seek something natural first before considering a drug. Surely your own family doctor would agree to exhausting all natural solutions first. Cholesterol buster Time and again, there is a constant […]

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Breakfast Time Coffee Stops Pain Triggered by Prolonged Sitting

September 7, 2012

  Single cup of coffee at breakfast time eases pain triggered by spending hours at a computer, claims study. Scientists found that volunteers who undertook 90-minutes of intensive screen-based work without a break suffered fewer aches and pains in their […]

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Mediterranean Diet Could Shield You from Deadliest Form of Skin Cancer

September 7, 2012

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 […]

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Vitamin D Speeds Tuberculosis Recovery

September 5, 2012

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 […]

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Coconut Oil Could Combat Tooth Decay: Study

September 4, 2012

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 […]

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High BP Knocked Out With New Therapy That Uses Radio Waves

August 31, 2012

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 […]

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Eating Moderate Amount of Chocolate may Help Lower Stroke Risk in Men

August 31, 2012

  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 […]

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6 cups of coffee daily could cut bowel cancer risk by 40 pc

August 30, 2012

  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 […]

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The power of protein and exercise

August 28, 2012

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 […]

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Alternative Medicine News Ayurveda Tourism In Kerala to Be Taken To The Next Level

August 27, 2012

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 […]

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