Lice

March 31st, 2007

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Lice (singular: louse), also known as fly babies, (order Phthiraptera) are an order of over 3,000 species of wingless phthiraptra. They are obligate ectoparasites of every mammalian and avian order, with the notable exceptions of Monotremata (the duck-billed platypus and the echidna or spiny anteater) and [...]

The Half Wheel (Yoga Exercise)

March 31st, 2007

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Benefits
1. Most dynamic back ward bend.
2. Stimulates all the charkas or energy centers.
3. Effective for respiratory problems, backache, rheumatic pains etc.
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How to do the exercise:
1.Keeping feet far apart and hands on hips arch slowly backward.
2.Keep your weight on your knees and push [...]

Banyan

March 31st, 2007

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Banyan (genus Ficus, subgenus Urostigma) is a subgenus of many species of tropical figs with an unusual growth habit. They are large trees that usually start life as a seedling growing on another tree (or on structures like buildings and bridges), where a fig-eating bird has [...]

Alcohol

March 31st, 2007

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Alcohol is a depressant that comes from organic sources including grapes, grains and berries. These fermented or are distilled into a liquid.

Alcohol affects every part of the body. It is carried through the bloodstream to the brain, stomach, internal organs, liver, kidneys, muscles–everywhere. It is absorbed [...]

Indigestion

March 30th, 2007

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Causes:
Excessive acid accumulation in the stomach
Acid indigestion is a type of indigestion involving an excess of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Frequent occurrence of acid indigestion can lead to aggravation of the duodenum or to an aggravation of the lining of the stomach, both [...]

Can Chocolate Benefit Your Health & Brain?

March 30th, 2007

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A special cocoa, designed to retain naturally occurring flavanols, could help maintain healthy brain function. This could eventually lead to new weapons against cognitive decline and dementia.
Several studies have indicated that flavanols could improve blood vessel function.
For example, research has [...]

Your Allies On Life’s Journey

March 30th, 2007

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Finding Your Tribe
Part of being human is the search for an individual identity. Bound to this strong need to establish a unique persona, however, is an equally intense desire for acceptance. It is when we find our individual tribes that both [...]

Reetha (Soap nut)

March 30th, 2007

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Botanical name : Sapindus laurifolius or Sapindus trifoliatus or Spindaceae
Common names: Reetha, Puchikottai, Munippungu, Urulinji, Kumkuticettu, Uruvanci, Phenila, Antolakaayi, Chavakkai
The soap nut is a large deciduous tree with fleshy fruit like a berry which yields a soap. Unlike the soaps produced by [...]

Hysteria

March 29th, 2007

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DEFINITION: -Conversion Reaction; Conversion Disorder; Dissociative Reaction; Dissociative Disorder.
A neurotic disorder characterized by a wide variety of somatic and mental symptoms resulting from dissociation, typically beginning during adolescence or early adulthood and occurring more commonly in women than men. Since the concept of hysteria as a [...]

Catmint or Catnip

March 29th, 2007

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Other Names: catnep, catswort, field balm,
Biological Name: Nepeta cataria
Labiatae (Mint family)
Nepeta is a genus of about 250 species of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae. The members of this group are known as catnips or catmints due to its famed liking by [...]

The Lion (Yoga Exercise)

March 29th, 2007

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Benefits:
This exercise is generally done to clear the throat and nostrils, the calf muscles ,knees and fingers also becomes strong.
1. Increases Blood circulation to throat and tongue .
2. Strengthens face and throat muscles.
3. Improves voice.
4. Effective for sinus headache.
5.It is very beneficial [...]

Long bed rest bad during pregnancy

March 29th, 2007

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NEW YORK: Long periods of bed rest could be harmful for pregnant women and may cause degeneration of their musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems, says a new study.
The musculoskeletal system gives human beings and animals the ability to physically move by using [...]

The Corpse Pose (Yoga Relaxation)

March 28th, 2007

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Benefits
Relaxation and relief from hypertension, fear psychosis and insomnia.
Description:In India it is called “SAVA ASANA”. SAVA …means dead body and ASANA standa for yoga exercise. It is always adviced that while doing yoga exercise, one should do [...]

Transforming Anger To Light

March 28th, 2007

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Give Your Anger To The Earth
As humans, we all have anger, sometimes more than others. A healthy way of purging our anger from our bodies is to give it to Mother Earth. We can imagine ourselves being grounded as the electrical energy [...]

A ray of hope for autism.

March 28th, 2007

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After years of research, scientists have zeroed in on the genes responsible for autism. V. Kumara Swamy reports
A five-year-long international study that looked into the genetic underpinnings of autism has zeroed in on new genes, giving hope to millions that some [...]

Ginseng

March 28th, 2007

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Panax is a genus of 11 species of slow-growing perennial plants with fleshy roots, in the family Araliaceae. They grow in the Northern Hemisphere in eastern Asia (mostly Korea, northern China, and eastern Siberia) and North America, typically in cooler climates; Panax vietnamensis, discovered in Vietnam, [...]

The Triangle (Yoga Exercise)

March 27th, 2007

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Benefits
Gives an excellent lateral stretch to the spine, tones the spinal nerves, helps in the proper functioning of the digestive system. It makes the body flexable.
How to do the exercise:
1.Stand with your feet well apart (about 3-4 feet). Point your left foot [...]

Beware! Chinese food unhealthy

March 27th, 2007

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WASHINGTON: The average Chinese restaurant’s menu in the United States is a sea of nutritional taboos, a consumer group said.
A plate of General Tso’s chicken, for example, is loaded with about 40% more sodium, and more than half the calories, needed for an [...]

Of older moms and Down’s Syndrome

March 27th, 2007

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India’s urban elite has plenty of DINKs (Double Income, No Kids). These people get married later than their rural counterparts, often after they are financially and professionally independent and secure. They can afford the best, as far as pregnancy, antenatal care [...]

Smoking ages skin, says study

March 27th, 2007

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CHICAGO: Smoking not only can wrinkle the face and turn it yellow — it can do the same to the whole body, researchers reported n Monday.
The study, published in the Archives of Dermatology, shows that smoking affects the skin all over the [...]