Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), the main yellow bioactive component of turmeric has been shown to have wide spectrum of biological actions. These include its anti inflammatory, antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, antimutagenic, anticoagulant, antiprotozoal, antiviral, antifibrotic, antivenom, antiulcer, hypotensive and hypocholesteremic activities.
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of the heel pain caused by excessive wear to the plantar fascia, a tissue band connecting the heel bone to the base of the toes.
Causes of Plantar fasciitis :
Because of the high incidence in runners, this condition is also termed as jogger’s heel and it is hypothesized to be caused by tissue breakdown of the plantar fascia. The condition is commonly [...]
Mango is a golden fruit of Indian origin. From ancient times, the Vedas and Upanishads, have praised the mango as a heavenly fruit. The mango is considered an Indian holy fruit.
At present, there are about 600 varieties of mango, out of which 40 varieties are cultivated in India. Among these 40 varieties, few are very popular within and outside India like Alfonso, Neelma, Langarda, Daseri and Magoba. [...]
June 13, 2010 in Diet and Diseases
Naturopathy is a drugless, non-invasive, rational and evidence-based system of medicine, imparting treatments with natural elements, based on the Theory of Vitality, Theory of Toxemia, Theory of Self-Healing capacity of the body and the Principles of Healthy Living.
June 11, 2010 in Therapies
Music is the finest of the fine art and so is the poetry. Both are interwoven and form significant segment of India’s cultural opulence. The poem that is sung can soothe, change and redirect energy at the same time almost imperceptibly. Music is regarded as a bridge between the world of matter and the world of spirit. Recognising this mystic connection saints in all religions attuned themselves [...]
Stress = Mental Tension
The term stress implies any condition that harms the body or the mind. The most common disorders associated with stress are heart disease, diabetes, headache, and peptic ulcer.