Psoriasis is a prolonged inflammation of skin. The causes of psoriasis are still unclear. This condition is neither infectious (Do not spread from one person to another) nor does it affect the general...

Boerhavia diffusa or Punarnava belongs to the family Nyctaginaceae. This is also known as spiderlings as this plant grows low and spreads like spider web. Boerhavia diffusa is identified by name...

Sesame is an oil crop which is widely grown in India and China. Sesame is a common ingredient in almost all cuisines around the world. With a rich nutty flavor, it has gained an important place on...

According to principles of ayurveda the season Shishira marks the beginning of uttarayana (summer solstice). Shishira ritu has mixed combination of hot and cold. The intense rays of sun absorb the...

The skin of the scalp comprises primarily of the inner dermis and the outer epidermis. The hair that grows out of scalp can be divided into two parts, the root and shaft. The root part of hair is in...

According to research, nearly two billion people around the world are overweight, eighty-eight per cent of which is the population over the age of 15. An unhealthy lifestyle is, more often than not...

It’s difficult to choose the right doctor when you are presented with hundreds of names to go through. And the bar of challenge rises when it comes to selecting an ideal alternative therapist. He is a...

Principal dentists Dr. Jason Gray and Dr. Alison Robinson, of the Geelong Smile Studio are proud to announce the official one-year anniversary of their new premises situated at 7 McKillop Street...

Definition of ObesityExcess amount of body fat is Obesity. Excess weight of muscles, bone, fat and water in the body (like body builders and athletes) is Overweight. Over weighted persons are at...

The herbaceous plant onion grows in temperate zones. It belongs to family "Liliaceae" and has latin name "Allium Cepa". The plant reaches a height of 2-5 ft and bears cluster of greenish white...

The food which we prepare should fulfill many criterion. The food has to be tasty, nourishing and should not harm body. Texts of ayurveda say a strict no to few combinations of ingredients. They...

According to ayurvedic texts our body is crisscrossed by srotas or channels or tube like structures. This net work contains both microscopic and macroscopic channels. ( Digestive system, nervous...

Panchakarma involves 5 types of detoxification methods. They are vamanaVirechanaAnuvasana basthiNiruha basthiNasya karma Vamana Vamana means expelling doshas through oral route. I

Electronic cigarettes have been the talk of the town for quite some time now. Labeled as an ideal substitute to traditional smoking, some individuals have also claimed that these devices can help give...

It is a known medical fact that the human body shows sign of aging as early as 30 plus and there is a downward trend in various faculties of the human body. Things such a cognitive ability, weight...