Category: Wellness and Complementary Therapies
Certain foods linked to reduced incidence of dementia
FUKUOKA – An ongoing epidemiological study conducted in a small town in Fukuoka Prefecture has shown certain dietary patterns to be associated with reduced risk of dementia. For about the last half century, residents’ ages and occupations in the town […]
Discover the wondrous health benefits of royal jelly
Royal jelly is a thick and milky substance made by worker bees as food for the queen bee. They do this by mixing honey, bee pollen and enzymes from their throat glands. Because the queen bee is larger, stronger, has […]
Fight off the blues with black pepper
Black pepper, known as kali mirch in hindi is commonly used to spice up your meal along with adding an extra zing to your dishes. Widely used in rasams and soups, this humble spice provides a wide range of health […]
Optimal sulfur levels can reverse chronic disease
Are you unable to lose excess weight? Do you have a family member at risk of dying from an “incurable” disease? According to a growing community of health experts, medical professionals need to consider the danger of sulfur deficiencies in […]
Anti-tank missile detector to fight malaria
An anti-tank Javelin missile detector, commonly used in warfare to detect the enemy, has been found to rapidly identify malaria parasites in blood. The technique is based on Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy which provides information on how molecules vibrate. […]
What to eat to prevent cataracts and even reverse early-stage eye problems
The lens of the eyes is normally transparent, but when its protein structure is subjected to free radical or oxidative damage which it cannot deal with, white and opaque blemishes called cataracts could form, leading to gradual vision loss. This […]
Proper sleeping positions
Lying flat on your back forces your spine into an unnatural position, which can strain your muscles, joints and nerves. Your spine isn’t meant to be straight – it has three natural curves: one in your lower back, one in […]
Mangosteen fruit shown to kill breast cancer cells without causing harm
A tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia has been shown in a new study to protect against breast cancer. Researchers from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences’ (UCAS) College of Life Sciences found that the pericarp of the mangosteen […]
5 Effective ways to treat ringworm
Ringworm is a very common type of fungal infection that is seen to affect children and adults alike. Also known as tinea, this condition can be characterized by the formation of a red ring on the surface of the skin. […]
Artichokes for a healthy heart
They may not look all that appetizing, but artichokes are one of the most nutritious vegetables that you can eat. If you’re trying to lose weight, stock up on artichokes, since they do not have fat and are free of […]
