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Urdhwahastottansana opens up the chest, improves blood circulation around the thoracic area and the heart and is beneficial for respiratory disorders, hypertension and heart problems Meaning Urdhwa means upward, hasta is hands, uttana is stretching and asana is posture. Benefits of Urdhwahastottansana 1. This asana stretches both sides of the body, so it massages, loosens and exercises the sides of the ribcage and the waist 2. Opens up the chest 3. Improves blood circulation around the…

Meaning Breath regulation (Pranayama) with the humming sound of the bee (Bhramara means bee, thus the sound created by the bee is bhramari). Benefits of Bhramari Pranayama 1. Bhramari is a stress-buster, helping in alleviating stress, anxiety, insomnia, depression, high blood pressure, anger etc. The practice is helpful in tackling all psychosomatic disorders. 2. One immediately experiences tranquillity and peace of mind after performing this Pranayama. 3. It relieves cerebral tension and has a…

Would be helpful for Diabetics, Children, those in need of painkillers at home. Next step Clinical Trials http://www.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/health/story/pain-free-injections-could-be-the-way-new-nus-patch-20140905#xtor=CS1-10

Google’s health startup Calico is teaming up with biotechnology drugmaker AbbVie in a $500 million joint venture that will try to develop new ways to treat cancer and other diseases such as Alzheimer’s. https://www.yahoo.com/tech/google-invests-250-million-in-partnership-working-to-96555623289.html

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Helps fight not just arthritis but Alzheimer's as well. Eat fresh fruit rather than drink juice http://www.arthritistoday.org/what-you-can-do/eating-well/healthy-foods/benefits-of-fruit.php

A day-care and recreation centre for senior citizens is set to come up in Mysore. Thanks to the ‘success’ of similar centres in Bangalore, Hubli-Dharwad, Gulbarga and Belgaum, the Directorate for the Welfare of Senior Citizens and Disabled has proposed the centres in the remaining districts, including Mysore. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/daycare-centre-to-be-set-up-for-the-elderly/article6268729.ece

Just as too much salt leads to health problems, so does too little. How much is just right? Hear it from Dr Gita Mathai, paediatrician and family practitioner. Salt was a precious commodity in historical times. The word “salary” is derived from “salt” and Roman soldiers were paid partly in salt. Valuable employees were described as “the salt of the earth” and dispensable ones as “salt that had lost its flavour.” Somewhere between the Roman era and the 21st century…

All you need to know about artificial sweeteners and sugar-free treats. By Dr Gita Mathai, a paediatrician and family practitioner.  Food is enjoyed if it looks, smells and tastes good. It needs to provide an appetising blend of salt, sugar, bitters, sourness and spice. The first three in excess are “injurious to health”, and, of these, sugar is considered the greatest villain of all. It is purported to be singlehandedly responsible for the global epidemic of…

Abnormally dry skin? Change in hair colour or shape of your nails? Even simple changes in the body may signify an underlying problem that you need to get checked out. By Dr Gita Mathai, paediatrician and family practitioner, shares tips to help you stay vigilant. The Skin should be a healthy colour.  • If it turns yellow, you may have jaundice.  • If it looks pale, get checked for anaemia. Here's how to manage iron-deficient anaemia. • Excessively cracked and…