The use of herbs as a source of medicine has been an ancient practice in India. Herbs are a natural source for serving our nutritional needs. In Indian sub-continent, herbs have been used as dietary supplements since ages since it is a vast repository of medicinal plants. Ayurveda emphasises on the prevention and occurrence of […]
Ayurveda has described treatments for both humans and animals. Ayurveda in veterinary medicine focuses on animal welfare, treatment, disease management and surgery. Animals, like humans deserve the physical and mental fitness. There is no any other better option than herbs for the care of pets. Most Ayurvedic principles that apply to humans apply to pets […]
Skin is the outer covering and is the largest organ of the body. Skin disorders account for great deal of misery, suffering, economic loss, loss of confidence and humiliation. Skin diseases are a frequently occurring health problem which affect all age groups from the neonates to the elderly. Ayurveda Approach Herbs used in Ayurveda for […]
When our self-esteem is higher, we are more resilient and feel better as well. From medical point of view, high esteem leads to less production of cortisol in the bloodstream. But our self-esteem fluctuates daily. Low self-esteem is not a physical disorder but it stifles the creativity, self-expression and joy of simply being oneself. It […]
Platelets are the vital component of blood that help the body to form clots or stop bleeding in case of injuries. They are also responsible for tissue repair and wound healing. Platelet count is a process of measurement of a number of platelets per microliter of blood. A healthy person has about 1,50,000- 4,00,000 platelets […]
Fruits and vegetables play a crucial role in maintaining the human health due to their health promoting potentials. Among them, persimmon is the nutritious fruit having strong anti-oxidant property. Persimmon is an orange coloured fruit known for its sweet flavour. This wonder fruit is attributed with many qualities. Among its 400 different types of species, […]
Fibromyalgia is a challenging condition for the health care systems throughout the world due to the unknown causes and etiology of this disorder. Apart from musculoskeletal pain, people suffering from fibromyalgia (FMS) suffer from a wide range of symptoms such as neurological defects, problems in sleeping, fatigue, bowel and bladder disorders etc. It has increased […]
The ovaries are the organs of female reproductive system. These are located on each side of the uterus. Ovaries are almond shaped and every month during ovulation, an egg or ovum is released from an ovary. Ovarian cancer begins when the cells in the ovary begin to change due to their uncontrolled growth and eventually […]
Blood cancer or leukaemia is characterised by abnormal growth of white blood cells. The proliferation of leukemic cells takes place primarily in the bone marrow. Blood cancer not only affects the body, it disturbs the mind too. Leukaemia is classified on the basis of replication of cell types such as AML (Acute Myeloid Leukaemia), ALL […]
Liver is an organ which is intimately connected to a number of other tissues, organs and systems throughout the body. Liver plays an important role in digestion and metabolism. Other functions of liver include synthesis of proteins, production of enzymes and hormones, regulating glycogen storage, protecting the deeper tissues from impurities in the blood etc. […]