Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Hope for oral cancer patients! Now, a mouthwash to reduce chronic pain
The mouthwash developed, clinically tested and patented by the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB)- a premier institute under the Department of Biotechnology along with the Regional Cancer Centre in Kerala, also combats ulcers and infections. RGCB director M. Radhakrishna […]
8 Ways petroleum jelly can be used for beautiful skin and hair
Do you have a small bottle of petroleum jelly lying in your dressing table drawer at all times? A common ‘go-to solution’ for most beauty problems, petroleum jelly is cheap and very effective. Here’s how petroleum jelly benefits your beauty. Keeps […]
Need to spread Ayurveda all over the world: Health experts
New Delhi – There is a need to take India’s age-old Ayurvedic system of medicine to every nation so that it can be integrated into their public health systems, international health experts said here Saturday. Natalia Marzoa Silva of the […]
Omega-3s could help smokers quit
TAKING omega-3 supplements reduces nicotine cravings and the number of cigarettes smoked per day, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted at the University of Haifa. “The substances and medications used currently to help people reduce and quit smoking are not […]
Top 5 aesthetic treatments for Indian skin
Pigmentation A distressing condition that ranges from uneven skin tone and acne scars to melasma (dark patches on the cheeks, forehead, upper lip and sometimes neck). Melasma is difficult to treat but medical-grade lightening creams, sunscreen and/or chemical peels do […]
Drink lots of water to prevent kidney stones
People who face problem of kidney stones should drink lots of water to prevent further stone formation. Water intake should be so much that people are able to produce 2 litres of urine daily. Kidney stones are formed when urine […]
Could a Japanese mushroom extract eradicate HPV?
A new study by researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston suggests that an extract from a Japanese mushroom has potential to eradicate human papillomavirus – the leading cause of cervical cancer. Principal investigator Judith A. […]
Yoga for rejuvenating the optic nerves
Eyes are the windows to the soul and they have to keep burning bright until the end of life. Along with the eight asana practice suggested for toning and strengthening of eyes muscles (as well as other major muscles), a […]
5 healthy foods that keep you full for a longer time
Hunger is one of the major reasons why most diets fail. Therefore, it is always better to opt for foods that will keep you fuller for a longer time keeping hunger pangs at bay. Some of these nutritious foods should […]
Health benefits of blue coloured foods
According to various studies, the colour blue is considered to be peaceful and calming. Food is blue in colour because of its richness in health-boosting phytochemicals known as anthocyanins and resveratrol. Health Benefits: 1. Anthocyanins This antioxidant possesses great anti-inflammatory […]
