Definition:
Impotence is the inability to attain or maintain an erection of the penis that is firm enough for sexual intercourse.
When a man can’t get an erection to have sex or can’t keep an erection long enough to finish having sex, it’s called erectile dysfunction or impotence. Erectile dysfunction can occur at any age, but it [...]
Ways To Have A Healthier Home :
Our homes serve as sanctuaries in which we are protected from what is potentially harmful. If we are not careful, however, we can inadvertently surround ourselves with substances that can be toxic to our bodies. It is precisely because we rely on our private spaces to serve as refuges [...]
LONDON: British scientists have developed a toothpaste that they claim contains a liquid form of calcium and can help in treating sensitive teeth by rebuilding the tooth enamel.
People with sensitive teeth experience pain and discomfort after consuming hot or cold food, liquid or breathing cold air. This problem often occurs when gums recede and [...]
Botanical Name: Bixa orellana (LINN.)
Family: N.O. Bixaceae
Synonyms:—Annotta Orellana Orleana.
Other Names:
Achiote, Anatta, Annato, Annotta, Aploppas, Arnotta, Arnotto, Orellana, Orlean, Orleana
French: rocou, roucou
German: Annatto
Italian: annatto
Spanish: achiote, achote
Argentine: urucu
Caribbean: bija, bijol, foucou
Indian: latkhan, sendri
Philipines: achuete, atsuwete
Part Used:—The dried pulp of the fruit.
Habitat:—Tropical America, East and West Indies. Widely [...]
Scientific Name: Boerhaavia diffusa Linn. Syn. B. repens; B. repens var. diffusa
Family: Nyctaginaceae
Family Name: Hog weed, Horse Purslane
Common Indian Names
Gujarati: Dholia-saturdo, Moto-satoda.
Hindi: Snathikari
Canarese: Kommegida
Marathi: Tambadivasu
Sanskrit: Punarnava, Raktakanda, Shothaghni, Varshabhu
Bengali: Punurnava
Tamil: Mukaratee-Kirei
Telugu: Punernava
Habitat: Grows as common weed.
Useful Parts: Root, leaves and seeds.
Origin, Distribution and Composition
Hog weed is a creeping and spreading perennial herb, with a [...]
The end of the school year is upon us, which often means parties and play. The likelihood that drugs and alcohol will be at a high school party is relatively high. Eighty percent (80%) of parents believe that alcohol and marijuana are usually not available at parties their teens attend. But the reality is sobering: [...]
Posture : This Exercise(Asana ) involves another system of pulling the leg which gives the impression of a bow with an arrow to be shot and hence, the name Dhanurasana.
Technique of doing the exerciise:
Pre position Sitting Position.
1. Bend the left leg in knee and keep the foot [...]
In Sanskrit Dhanur means Bow.
Posture: In this Exercise the body is stretched more like a string of bow when pulled at the time of archery.
Technique of doing the exercise:
Pre position : Sitting Position.
1. Bend the left leg in knee and keep the foot on the thigh [...]
Anything Can Be Overcome
The journey that each human being makes through earthly existence can have hardship as often as it is touched by joy. When we encounter adversity, the stress we feel can erode our optimism, eventually convincing us that the issues we face cannot be overcome. In truth, there is no situation so [...]
Definition:
Cracked heels are a common foot problem that are often referred to as heel fissures. Cracked heels are commonly caused by dry skin (xerosis), and made more complicated if the skin around the rim of the heel is thick (callus). For most people this is a nuisance and a cosmetic problem but when the fissures [...]
“In the healthy human state, the spirit-like life force that enlivens the
material organism as dynamics, governs without restriction and keeps all parts of
the organism in admirable, harmonious, vital operation, as regards both feelings
and functions, so that our indwelling, rational spirit can freely avail itself
of this living, healthy instrument for the higher purposes of our existence.”
Samuel [...]
Pose &Posture : In this Exercise the whole body in Padmasana is lifted up with the help of the hands, and therefore it can be called Raised Padmasana. The whole body weight is on both the hands.
Technique of doing the exercise:
Pre position : Padmasana [...]
Amnesia is a term used to cover the partial or complete loss of memory. It is most often a temporary condition and covers only a part of a person’s experience, such as immediate memory. The causes of amnesia range from psychological trauma to brain damage caused by a blow to the head or conditions such [...]
India is sweltering under relentless heat. Everyone seems to be exhausted, covered with prickly heat and rendered inefficient. The longing for the cooler monsoon days is palpable. There might be amenities such as fans, coolers and air conditioners to help us cope, but in the face of frequent power cuts and inadequate voltage, we are [...]
Breathing Exercise perhaps the best form of exercise which keeps our body & mind free from several ailments.Some techniques are mentioned below which may be learned and practiced at home without the help of an expert.
QUIET BREATHING TECHNIQUE:
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All the inside activities of the body are due to the ever going process of combustion or [...]
HOUSTON: For a healthy smile, always brush between meals, floss regularly and eat plenty of chocolate?
According to Tulane University doctoral candidate Arman Sadeghpour an extract of cocoa powder that occurs naturally in chocolate, tea, and other products might be an effective natural alternative to fluoride in toothpaste.
In fact, his research revealed that the cocoa extract [...]
Being too tight to stand and sit upright instead of slouching forward is common, even among people who stretch regularly. The reason is that they usually practice stretching forward, rarely stretching the front muscles by stretching back. In turn, holding your body bent forward instead of upright perpetuates tightness. To get the stretch in the [...]
Promises :
Ever since human beings could speak to one another, they have been making promises and keeping them or not keeping them. Those who keep their promises are regarded as people of integrity, while those who don’t keep their promises are regarded as people who at best can’t be taken seriously and at worst can’t [...]
KnowHow team explains: Nature has endowed all life forms with one essential quality: growth. Embryos turn into large animals from a few cells. Seedlings become plants. And in biosphere, no other creature grows as big as trees.
But unlike animals, trees can be trained to become dwarfs. Although the Japanese claim credits of mastering the craft [...]
BANGKOK: Wearing a life jacket like any good swimming student, five-year-old golden retriever Jasmine is being lowered on a winch into a pool for her weekly doggie-paddle workout.
Her swims are aimed at shedding pounds, which her owner Gunyarat Kloy-Iam says she packed on because it’s just too hot in Bangkok for her to go out [...]
