International Day of Yoga 2017: A Round Up Of Some Of The Events Taking Place
In 2014 the UN declared June 21 as the International Day Of Yoga after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the day to be adopted as a global celebration of yoga, which began in India more than 5,000 years ago as a mental, physical and spiritual practice. Today it is practiced across the world […]
How Yoga Could Ease Cancer Patients’ Pain and Fatigue
Researchers in one study find patients who do yoga sleep less but are less tired, while another study sees mood benefits among those who add yoga to exercise Yoga may help ease the pain and fatigue of cancer treatment, according to new research. One study conducted at the University of Rochester used two surveys to […]
After Several Rejections, JNU Council Approves Course In Yoga
After several rejections and objections raised by a section of students and teachers, JNU’s proposal to introduce short-term course in yoga has finally been approved by the varsity’s top decision making body. “A decision in this regard was taken at a meeting of the Academic Council on Thursday. It will be an excellent idea to […]
What Is Bacterial Infections
Bacterial infections term is used for diseases, caused by microorganisms – bacteria. Various microorganisms, like bacteria, can be both harmful and useful for the human body. Bacterial infections arise if a microbial population greatly increases, poisoning the body with toxins. There is a huge and diversified list of bacterial infections. These microorganisms are among the […]
Can Cutting Out Bread Help You Lose Weight
I have a huge snacking problem. Chips, crackers, pizza you name it, and I’m probably snacking on it. I’m especially fond of snacks made from refined and processed carbohydrates. These foods were making me gain weight and feel tired. And it’s no wonder, because refined grains (like white bread and crackers made with processed flour) […]
The Seven Chakras Information
The word ‘chakra’ means ‘wheel’ in Sanskrit. The yoga Upanishads (circa 600 A.D) refers to the chakras as psychic centers of consciousness. The seven chakras are located in the spine, in the subtle body surrounding the gross physical body. The subtle body is not visible to the ordinary eye. What Are Chakras? Chakras are constantly […]
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
Unfortunately, all bacteria that cause various diseases in the human body develop antibiotic resistance over time. This is a natural process of bacteria adaptation to a harmful effect of an antibiotic agent. Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest problems the humanity has to deal with today. Found in 20’s of the last century, antibiotics […]
Antibiotics For Flu
Treating flu Usually, you can manage flu symptoms yourself at home and there’s no need to see a GP. Most people feel better within a week. You should consider seeing your GP if you’re at a higher risk of becoming more seriously ill. This includes people who: are 65 or over are pregnant have a lung, heart, […]
Why Smiling Feels So Good
I’ve never really been fully aware of my facial expressions until I recently caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. I wasn’t feeling particularly gloomy or angry or even a wee bit sad. But the mirror reflected otherwise. The corners of my mouth were turned downward, and anyone who didn’t know me might think […]
The Scary Truth About Hospital Stays
Up to 400,000 people are killed each year due to preventable medical errors. A new study recently released by the Journal of Patient Safety indicates that between 210,000 and 400,000 hospital patients each year suffer some type of preventable harm that contributes to their death. This new study estimates preventable medical errors are the […]
Join The Fight: Stand Up To Lung Cancer
At 28 years old, I was naively unaware as I sat in my doctor’s office. She wanted to discuss the results of my recent CT scan, ordered after a chest X-ray, which had come after several months of coughing, wheezing and shoulder pain. Perhaps, looking back, I should have been more worried. But as a […]
Have Fun Getting Healthy
Are you tired of hearing the pleas to get out there and exercise for your health? Yeah, I know. While I happen to be one of those people who actually likes going to a gym, I know so many people who say that’s boring, tedious, mind-numbing work. Lest you take me for a total hero, […]