‘Health’ Archives
AIDS breakthrough: Vaginal gel helps prevent infection
Milwaukee: For the first time, a vaginal gel has proved capable of blocking the AIDS virus: It cut in half a woman's chances of getting HIV from an infected partner in a study in South Africa/2 years, compared to a gel that contained no medicine2 hours before sex and as soon as possible within 12 hours afterward At the study's end, there [...]
Women better multitaskers than men
Psychologists have proven that women are much better than men at multitasking Keith Laws, professor and psychologist at the University of Hertfordshire, who led the research, said: "We have all heard stories that either men can't multitask or that women are exceptionally good at multitasking," reports the Telegraph His team found that when [...]
Turmeric, a recipe for trouble too?
That indispensible ingredient in Indian cooking and known equally for its therapeutic properties, the ‘golden spice' turmeric may not be entirely as benevolent as we once thought, going by a new study by faculty at the Indian Institute of Science here2 gm of curcumin, says the study Curcumin activates certain genes in Salmonella, making it [...]
Basil – More Than A Kitchen Plant
A universally known fact is that aromatherapy uses essential oils extracted from plants One of the most commonly used essential oil in aromatherapy is that of Basil Basil got its name from the Greek word "basileum" meaning "king" Considered as "king among plants" as it was one of the ingredients on the list of oils blended to massage [...]
Burn Fat Burn: 5 Steps to Achieve a Great Body
"Diet, diet, diet," oftentimes, we hear ourselves say these when we see ourselves in the mirror with those extra bulges to 3 don't work for you, then eat less and exercise Eating the right amount of food will help you lose fat Once you feel that you're satisfied, stop Do not eat more just because you can, or you want to Remember that exercise [...]
Chronic Back Pain
I had been to three different physicians990 had left me with terrible back pain]st century, we're finally realizing that drugs and surgery are not always the answer for treating chronic pain or other musculoskeletal conditions & injuries995 study in Helsinki, Finland found that out of 186 subjects, those who went about their daily [...]
Acne Skin Care Methods
Acne is an inflammatory skin disease that affects millions of individuals The most universal type of acne is known as "common acne" Acne is caused when too many oils are secreted from the glands and those oils mix with dead skin cells, blocking the hair follicles More oil secretions increase underneath the already blocked follicles or pores, [...]
4 Steps To Better Health
It's possible to learn HOW to better your health in only 4 steps and this article will show you how: Nutritional Supplements In my opinion, they are very necessary and very beneficial- especially when combined with healthy eating habitsmineral hour per workout session mile research more about Nutritional Supplements, Step 2 research more [...]
330 swine flu cases across India in past week
The swine flu situation continues to be serious in the four southern states and Maharashtra, which have reported 319 of the 330 H1N1 infections in the last one week, while a boy died of the virus in New Delhi7 lives across the country since July 5 and Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu continue to be the worst [...]
The Benefits of Drinking Mangosteen (XanGo)
Benefits of Drinking XanGo: The Mangosteen fruit 0 Fever Reducer 11234567892 million professional articles dating back to the mid-1960's152 articles regarding the keyword, "xanthones," and 21 articles regarding the keyword "mangosteen"
Don’t Be Afraid To Ask Questions About Your Health
If we fail to ask questions when we have an appointment with a medical professional, we may not be getting the full value from the visit Asking direct, relevant questions of a doctor is not an imposition It is our right and is also in the best interests of the doctor to provide all of the information we need Forgetting to ask questions [...]
10 Simple and Natural Home Remedies for Asthma
Asthma is a long-term disease that has already affected millions of people all around the world0 ml of this mixture two times a day, along with honey Holy basil tulsi is a valuable herb known for its anti-asthmatic properties Crush few fresh leaves of holy basil and extract the juice Mix basil juice with few drops of ginger adrak juice and [...]
Depression may double dementia risk
Having depression may nearly double the risk of developing dementia later in life, new research suggests7 years, showed dementia more often followed a bout of depression64 of the people had developed dementia7% of those who did not have depression,239 US people and looked at the number of times a person experienced depression related to their [...]
Medical advice via Internet is injurious to health
Patients using Internet search engines to find a remedy for their injuries or illnesses may end up getting wrong or incomplete diagnoses0 of the most common sports medicine diagnoses and reviewed the online information available on them0 search results for each diagnosis, looking for completeness, correctness, and clarity of the information They [...]
Healthy Food Choices During Pregnancy
If one is curious enough, one should be willing to scratch beneath the surface of anything20 milligrams per day The best source of calcium is citrus foods such as lemons, guava, and papaya In any case, the nutrient can be easily obtained from most fruits and vegetables, so as long as a woman keeps on munching fresh fruits and vegetables, [...]
Dental Implants – A Secure Guide to Dental Cure
The two word phrase, dental implants, is a source of great relief in the world of dentistryEndosseous Blade Implants 2Endosseous Root Form Implants3Sub Periosteal Implants 4Mini Transitional Implants 5Trans-Osseous Implants Advantages and disadvantages: Apart from being a long lasting solution for tooth loss, dental implants help one get [...]
Don’t let stress take control of your life
Stress is defined as the body's reaction to a change that requires a physical, mental or emotional adjustment or response Any situation or thought that generates a feeling of frustration, anger, nervousness or anxiety can lead to stress In modern society, where people are always competing against each other and trying to achieve so much in [...]
Losing Fat The Healty Way
One way to prevent this situation is to make people conscious of the risks of being overweight or obese Do not starve your self The key to a healthier way of losing weight is: Do not diet You may seem happy and feel that you are losing those unwanted fat from your belly and thighs by omitting meals But remember that this would not last [...]
