Tag: Bacteria

Magnet Therapy: How Magnets are a Healing Tool

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As children, we have all been fascinated by pieces of iron .that attracted and repelled each other with unimaginable force. We played with the little pieces in awe of the ‘magic’ they seemed to exude until parents and teachers explained to us that they were ‘magnets’ and that Nature had invested in them properties to attract and repel. The entire cosmos, comprising universes and infinite galaxies of stars and planets, is delicately balanced by magnetism. Since man also shares the subtle and crude forces of the cosmos, it makes sense…

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World Tuberculosis Day 2018: One in ten Indian women affected by TB related ailment

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With over 20 lakh cases of Tuberculosis worldwide, India is the second leading country to contribute to the related mortality rate. With over 20 lakh cases of Tuberculosis worldwide, India is the second leading country to contribute to the related mortality rate. Usually the TB bacteria affects the lungs, and if left unnoticed, it can also spread throughout the body and cause secondary infection affecting the kidneys, abdomen, brain, uterus and even the fallopian tubes. Genital TB can be a great cause of concern for both the partners if they are trying to…

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World Oral Health Day 2018: 5 Foods For Shiny White Teeth

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World Oral Health Day: Oral hygiene is described as the practice of keeping one’s mouth clean and free of diseases and other health problems. It’s the Work Oral Health day today. World Oral Health Day is celebrated every year on 20th  March. The day is aimed to promote awareness around healthy mouth and oral hygiene. This year the theme for World Oral Health day is , ‘Say Aah: Think Mouth, Think Health’.  Oral hygiene is described as the practice of keeping one’s mouth clean and free of diseases and other health problems.…

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DISCOVER THE HEALING POWER OF SLEEP

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Sleep Well, Heal Well Staying up late at night, fiddling with your phone, while scrolling through pages of your newsfeed? Does that sound like your daily night-time ritual? Are you a night owl who loves partying up till the wee hours of the night? You aren’t just robbing your body of rest. In fact, you’re hindering its ability to heal, repair and rejuvenate? Yes, sleep means much more to your body than just rest. Sleep isn’t like Parking your Car in the Garage for the Night For years, scientists and…

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Eating right for non-vegetarians

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By: Kavita Devgan is a New Delhi-based nutritionist You need not ‘go off’ any type of food. The trick is to know your body and eat sensibly. Most non-vegetarian foods like meat, fish and eggs are good sources of protein, which our body needs for growth. A diet high on proteins (more than 30 per cent of total calorie intake a day), however, can cause a kidney overdrive, because the kidney has to work hard to flush out the extra protein. The body can store only small amounts of protein, so all excess is used for…

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Try This Baking Soda Recipe If You Want To Remove The Plaque From Your Teeth

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It is considered that the oral health has a great impact on the overall health. For oral hygiene, it is essential to use a mouthwash regularly in order to eliminate plague and other bacteria that were not removed by the dental cleansing. It is used as the last step in the process of eliminating mouth germs and bacteria. Furthermore, it cleanses the mouth and makes the breath fresh. It is fact that a healthy diet and an adequate oral hygiene heal the mouth cavities. The beneficial effects of using a…

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EIGHT NATURAL WAYS TO GET RID OF GAS & BLOATING

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Put an End to Awkward Situations with these Effective Gas Relieving Remedies It is no coincidence that both Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, two of the oldest healing practices in the world, both agree that “The Key to your Overall Health lies in your Digestive System”. Both these forerunners of contemporary medicine unanimously agree that the link between a person’s digestive health and their overall well-being is profound. Addressing the Foul Smelling Elephant in the Room And, today’s article is all about an issue that is natural yet highly embarrassing.…

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10 Amazing Benefits of Giloy: The Ayurvedic Root of Immortality

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Here are 10 incredible Giloy benefits, from treating chronic fever to boosting digestion and immunity. “Giloy (Tinospora Cordifolia) is an Ayurvedic herb that has been used and advocated in Indian medicine for ages”, says Delhi-based Nutritionist Anshul Jaibharat. In Sanskrit, Giloy is known as ‘Amrita’, which literally translates to ‘the root of immortality’, because of its abundant medicinal properties. “The stem of Giloy is of maximum utility, but the root can also be used. Its benefits and uses have even been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)”, adds…

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World Antibiotic Awareness Week: How over-the-counter antibiotics can threaten your health

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On World Antibiotic Awareness Week, learn how excess use of antibiotics can cause resistance which can make even common infections incurable. With the growth of antibiotic resistance complicating treatments for several diseases in India, we might reach a stage where common infections become incurable. Antibiotic resistance is a global threat to health and is part of a bigger problem called antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR refers to the ability of a microorganism (like bacteria, viruses, and some parasites) to stop an antimicrobial (such as antibiotics and antivirals) from working against it.…

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How to reduce indoor air pollution: Seven tips to improve your health at home

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New Delhi: The lethal effects of pollution are seen across the world. Recently, a study showed that pollution claimed nine million lives globally in 2015 – one in six of all deaths worldwide. And air pollution is by far the largest contributor to early death, accountng for 6.5 million fatalities in the same year. The report published in the medical journal The Lancet also showed that most pollution-related deaths occur in India with as many as 2.5 million people succumbing to diseases associated with pollution in the country in that year.  Prolonged…

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