LOUIS PASTEUR: the man who built the foundation for the science of...
Very small (micro) living (bio) organisms which cannot be seen by an unaided eye are called as micro-organisms or microbes It was Anton van Leeuwenhoek’s who discovered them in 1675, using a...
View ArticleThe role of terrific three’s: Macronutrients required by the body
Planning a diet according to your body’s need is important to maintain a healthy being. Nutrition is the intake of food with respect to the body’s dietary needs but good nutrition is an well balanced...
View ArticleKeep yourself hydrated: Importance of water in the body and its benefits
Fatigue, confusion, memory loss, dizziness, dry and wrinkled skin, brittle hair and nails, cold fingers and toes, constipation, eczema, headaches, urinary tract infections, and muscle pains ……no these...
View ArticleGinger: The virtual medicine chest as per Ayurveda
The underground stem (rhizome) can be used fresh, powdered, dried, or as an oil or juice for consumption. Ginger along with cardamom, turmeric and galangal is part of the Zingiberaceae family. Ginger...
View ArticleThe contribution of Dr. Jonas Salk in discovery of the first Polio vaccine
The word poliomyelitis is derived from the Greek word Polio (GREY) and Myelon (MARROW) which describes the tissue most commonly affected in the spinal cord which leads to the classic clinical...
View ArticleYoga: a spiritual and holistic way to a healthy being
As a kid I have always watched my grandpa in a particular mudra and meditating.He would always share some interesting stories related to the age old way of keeping your mental and physical health in...
View ArticleParsley: it’s not just a garnish but a medicinal herb too
Being a very popular culinary and medicinal herb, Parsley is recognized widely as one of the functional food for its unique antioxidants, and disease preventing properties. It is rich in fragrant and...
View ArticleEndorphins “the happy hormone”: its effect on our mood and body
“The human body produces hundreds of chemicals to ensure proper functioning of it. One such chemical is hormones which have to be in the exact amount in the blood, as hypo-secretion or hyper-secretion...
View ArticleThe discovery of In Vitro fertilization (IVF) which brought a new ray of hope
Infertility is commonly occurring condition which has a widespread impact with more than 15% of all couples being affected worldwide. Infertility is a matter of concern as it is regarded as...
View ArticleFive differences to know if you have a common cold or allergy
With winter knocking on the door, the pollen levels are rapidly increasing with increase in the incidence of catching cold viruses. If you are having a runny nose, body pain, sneezing, watery eyes...
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