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 Chiroptera (bats). A louse egg is commonly called a [...]
Benefits 1. Most dynamic back ward bend. 2. Stimulates all the charkas or energy centers. 3. Effective for respiratory problems, backache, rheumatic pains etc. . 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 your hips forward. 3.Inhale, raise your [...]
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 deposited the seed. The roots descend over the trunk [...]
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 very quickly (as short as 5-10 minutes) and [...]
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 of which can lead to ulcers which can be [...]
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 shown that the indigenous population living on islands near Panama, who consume a [...]
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 are satisfied. Our tribe members are those people who accept us as we [...]
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 pharmaceutical companies, the substance taken from this fruit does not have [...]
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 disease is over 2000 yr old, its limits [...]
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 cats—nepeta pleasantly stimulates cats’ pheromonic receptors. Parts Used: flowers and [...]
