Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
The benefits of castor oil
Known for its plethora of benefits and uses, castor oil is a vegetable oil squeezed out from the seeds of castor plant, Ricinus communis, found in Africa and India. But use of castor oil is limited not only to India, […]
Health Benefits of Figs
What are figs? Fig or Ficus carica has been popularly used in the Indian medicine system and other ancient medicine systems of the world. Fig tree is widespread in tropical and subtropical countries. The edible fruits of fig have high […]
What you need to know about: Laryngeal Papillomatosis
What is Laryngeal Papillomatosis? Laryngeal papillomatosis is rare respiratory disease in which growths along the passages from the mouth and nose to the lungs develop and obstruct airflow. The condition is also known as recurrent respiratory papillomatosis or glottal papillomatosis […]
What you need to know about: Ankle Edema / Ankle Swelling
Swelling of the ankles is quite common, especially if you have been travelling for a long duration. It occurs due to accumulation of excessive fluid in the tissues of the ankle and feet, a condition referred to as ankle edema. […]
Weight-loss surgery edges out lifestyle changes for type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes who have weight loss surgery are more likely to have significant improvements in their diabetes three years compared to diabetics who try lifestyle changes, a small new study suggests. “One of the most important things […]
Health Benefits of Brown Rice
What is Brown Rice? As strange as it may seem, most Indians are better acquainted with some foods in their processed and refined form. This is most true in the case of rice, as all of us are familiar with […]
Treat ‘whole person’ by bringing behavioural health into primary care: docs
In a new position paper, the American College of Physicians (ACP) lays out six strategies for bringing mental health and substance abuse care into primary care to better treat each patient as “a whole person.” Mental and behavioral health issues […]
These superfoods may boost your brain power
Super foods are packed with nutrients that have health-enhancing properties ranging from prevention of heart disease and cancer to improving skin tone and boosting memory and brain function. Their health benefits may be overstated but they do provide the recommended […]
Could a glass of NZ blackcurrant juice keep your brain healthy?
A new study has shown that a variety of New Zealand blackcurrant called ‘Blackadder’ has qualities that can regulate the concentration of serotonin and dopamine in the brain. It could thus be used to fight against Parkinson’s, stress, anxiety and […]
This spice prevents cancer and has multiple health benefits
Over the centuries, the root-like stem of the Curcuma longa plant has been used to make yellow dyes and spike food with some tasty zing. But an ever-growing mountain of evidence shows that boldly coloured turmeric with its earthy, bitter-gingery taste may offer […]
