Diseases
New psychotherapy effective against eating disorders
Dec 15th
A new form of psychotherapy has been shown to have the potential to treat more than eight out of ten cases of eating disorders in adults, according to a new study.
This new “enhanced” form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-E), developed by researchers at Wellcome Trust, builds on and improves the current leading treatment for bulimia nervosa as recommended by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).
CBT-E is the first treatment to be shown to be suitable for the majority of cases of eating disorders.
According to NICE, eating disorders are a major cause of physical and psychosocial impairment in More >
Mobile phones really do up brain cancer risk
Oct 17th
It’s official: mobile phones do raise the risk of brain cancer, claim boffins.
According to the experts, the chances of developing a malignant tumour are “significantly increased” for people who use a mobile for ten years.
The shocking finding is the result of the biggest ever study by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, part of the World Health Organisation.
The experts found a type of brain tumour called glioma is more likely in long-term mobile users.
French experts analysed data from 13 countries, including Britain.
Although researchers admit the cause is unknown, but according to them radiation from handsets could be the trigger.
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Eating yogurt every day cuts bladder cancer risk by 40pc
Oct 17th
Eating two pots of yogurt a day can cut the risk of developing bladder cancer by up to 40 per cent, suggests a new research.
The boffins found that individuals who ate the milk product saw their risk of suffering from the disease drop by 40 per cent compared to those who rarely touched yogurt.
Researchers reckon that bacteria in yogurt gives the protection.
To reach the conclusion, the experts looked at the diets of more than 80,000 volunteers over nine years and found that the 500 who developed bladder cancer were likely not to have eaten much yogurt.
The scientists said that having More >
Doctors warn of rash from mobile phone use
Oct 17th
LONDON (Reuters) – Doctors baffled by an unexplained rash on people’s ears or cheeks should be on alert for a skin allergy caused by too much mobile phone use, the British Association of Dermatologists said on Thursday.
Citing published studies, the group said a red or itchy rash, known as “mobile phone dermatitis”, affects people who develop an allergic reaction to the nickel surface on mobile phones after spending long periods of time on the devices.
“It is worth doctors bearing this condition in mind if they see a patient with a rash on the cheek or ear that cannot otherwise be More >
any diseases ? bow humbly at holy feet of Doctor Dhanvantri , 18th incarnation of Lord Sri Hari
Sep 26th
Lord Sri Hari’s 24 incarnations is so divine that need to be referred again & again . In fact ,His 24 famous incarnations have been illustrated so beautifully in 7th chapter of second scanto of Srimad Bhagwatam .comment on TV channels’ breaking news ( 19th Dec to 5th May 2008 )
If famous Lord Ramji and Krishna incarnations are at no. 20 & 21 , that as Doctor Dhanvantri is mentioned at no. 18 as under :—
DHANVANTRI………….LOKE ( verse 21 )
i.e. like Vishnuji’s names , chanting of His incarnation as Doctor Dhanvantri also cures us from all diseases. Lord More >
Ulcer in Intestine.
Sep 26th
Few days back one of friends told me about a typical disease that her son is suffering. It was about a year he was suffering so. After thorough diagnosis doctor said he has developed an ulcer in his intestine. Yesterday one my husband’s colleagues has to sign off from ship in an urgent basis , as his daughter is also suffering from some infection in intestine and admitted in Yashlok hospital .After this one question made me think why more and more children getting this infection. After diabaties, high BP now is it spreading among the younger ones. As the normal opinion is -it More >
Depression & Homeopathic Treatment
Aug 21st
It came as a shock to her. Sudden and untimely death of Divya’s father had left her grief struck. Divya (33 ) was deeply attached to her father. Although her husband was a big support for her, she was unable to cope up with the tragedy. From being a very vivacious person, within four months she was reduced to a nervous wreck. She suffered from very low moods, loss of appetite, low energy levels, sleeplessness and was clinically diagnosed as suffering from depression. Divya knew that if she wanted permanent relief from it, she would have to look for a More >
SUMMER DIARRHEA
Aug 21st
SUMMER-time woes get the better of the best of us. It needs no mention how horrifying summer diarrhoeas can be. Thankfully, homoeopathic medicines are of a great help in such cases. Here are some of the best bets available for treating summer diarrhoeas fast and effectively.
Veratrum album is one of the most frequently prescribed homoeopathic medicines in violent cases of gastroenteritis. Sudden diarrhoeas with large evacuations and profuse, violent vomiting associated with great weakness and coldness in the body is most characteristic of veratrum album. When such symptoms develop after eating watery fruits (melons), veratrum is the best bet. It More >
Cervical ,Neck pain cure- Homeopathy
Aug 21st
Neck pain or cervical pain is perhaps one of the most common disorders that are caused by the modern life-style. Lack of exercise, poor posture, prolonged working hours and long driving hours are the primary factors that lead to neck-related disorders. And for some who suffer from chronic neck pain, cold weather adds to their woes.
Homoeopathic treatment of neck pain or cervical pain can provide great relief to the patients as it not only treats the pain but also cures the underlying causes to make sure that pain does not recur.
Although neck pain may be caused by many factors, cervical More >
CURING-IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME
Aug 21st
ALMOST everyone experiences an occasional bout of abdominal pain, bloating and diarrhoea or constipation. However, if you are having either of these problems very frequently or if it has become chronic, chances are that you may be suffering from the irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is one of the most common gastro-intestinal disorders and although it is not a serious one, its impact on one’s life can be tremendous. Chronic and recurring symptoms of IBS can disrupt personal and professional activities, upset emotional well-being and limit individual potential.
IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is not a disease. It is a functional More >