Eczema diet refers to foods that one should consume to prevent the condition from flaring. Those who suffer from skin eczema must know that there are many things that can trigger and complicate it. For the uninitiated, eczema is an itchy inflammation of the skin that causes it to become patchy, red, itchy, cracked, inflamed […]
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The Joker’s laugh is a real medical condition; know what is it
"Diagnoses would include tests such as 'Pathological Laughing and Crying Scale', in which the doctor could ask various questions like how long the episode lasted, how they affect your mood and social situation, and how much distress did the individual feel afterwards." The Joker’s maniacal laughter stands for unbridled menace In the DC comic book […]
Can fish consumption help ward off depression?
Among other things, several dietary measures can be taken to ward off/fight this disease — fish consumption being one of them. What you eat has got a lot to do with how you feel on the inside. A person is considered to be healthy when their mind, body and soul are in sync with each […]
‘Novel drug may protect against Alzheimer disease’
Recent studies have found that Alzheimer's may develop without dementia in nearly 25 per cent of healthy 80-year-old patients, suggesting the body may turn to compensatory mechanisms to maintain the nervous system, said researchers from the University at Buffalo in the US. Scientists have discovered a new drug that may protect against memory loss, nerve […]
Your mouthwash could negate post-workout benefits, study reveals
Some bacteria living inside our mouth are known to convert nitrate into nitric oxide, which, when gulped, helps in the widening of blood vessels. Your anti-bacterial mouthwash may actually be doing more harm to your body. According to a recent study, using mouthwash immediately after exercising could potentially negate the cardiovascular benefits — particularly lowering […]
Faecal donations linked to death of patient, severe infection in another
The idea behind the transplants is to use stool from a healthy donor to restore the normal balance of bacteria and other organisms in the intestine, the microbiome. Two patients contracted severe infections, and one of them died, from faecal transplants that contained drug-resistant bacteria, the Food and Drug Administration reported. As a result, the […]
You may be eating a credit card’s worth of plastic each week: Here’s how it affects your body
A study revealed that the average person could be consuming about 2,000 tiny pieces of plastic every week, which is approximately 21 grams a month, just over 250 grams a year. A study commissioned by global environment charity WWF recently said that humans may be ingesting five grams of plastic every week – which is […]
Diabetes meal plan: Healthy food guide for diabetics
It is essential for people with diabetes to eat small meals and at regular intervals to keep their blood glucose levels in control. According to the World Health Organisation, India has an estimated 8.7 per cent people with diabetes in the age group of 20 to 70 years. A chronic disease, diabetes is caused when […]
What is Satiating diet? What you should eat and avoid
As the name goes, satiating diet claims to satiate your appetite. It proposes eating nutrition-rich foods that fill the stomach. Do you often come across new diet plans that claim to help you lose weight and give you the desirable physique? While some might be effective, the others might simply do more harm than good. […]
‘Diabetics can lead lives free from medication, insulin’: Dr Pramod Tripathi
Founder Dr Pramod Tripathi says, “It is an integrated approach to diabetes reversal and has been created in the last six years. The diet and exercise protocols are designed to detoxify, repair, rehydrate and intensify fat loss and initiate muscle building.” Based on four protocols — diet, exercise, inner transformation and medication — Freedom From […]