February 5, 2012

Masala Dosha

masala dosha_

Ayurveda is all about leading a balanced life, in harmony with changing climates. The three factors that rule your well-being are what, when and how you eat, so that your doshas are in harmony. The revered Ayurvedic text Charaka Samita describes three biological humors or psycho physiological energies called doshas which make up one’s constitution: [...]

Exercise Fights The Common Cold, Study Finds

exercise fights the common cold, study finds_

There may not be a cure for the common cold, but people who exercise regularly seem to have fewer and milder colds, a new study suggests. In the United States, adults can expect to catch a cold two to four times a year, and children can expect to get six to 10 colds annually. All [...]

Brisk Walkers Have Lower Breast Cancer Risk: Study

brisk walkers have lower breast cancer risk, study_

Women who take regular brisk walks have a lower risk of developing breast cancer after menopause — and it’s never too late to start, according to a US study. Research has shown that very active women are less likely to develop breast cancer than their sedentary peers, but little has been known about the effects [...]

Many Expats Do Not Have Health Cover

many expats do not have health cover_

A massive month-long survey of households across Dubai, including house help, shows that a significant number of Asian and Arab expatriates do not have health insurance cover. The Federal government is working on new laws to make sure these people have health coverage, said a senior Dubai Health Authority (DHA) executive on Sunday, announcing the [...]

“Export Of Cosmetics And Toiletries Up”

export of cosmetics & toiletries up_

The consistent growth trajectory in the export of cosmetics and toiletries could be exploited by entrepreneurs of Madurai region, which has good potential for the essential oil industry, according to Smita Samant, Executive Director, Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics Export Promotion Council (CHEMEXIL). Addressing reporters here on Saturday, Ms. Smita said that the export of [...]

All About Aloe Vera

all about aloe vera_

So far, it was just a juice recommended by nutritionists and dieticians. But dig more into the history of Aloe Vera and it has several benefits for the future of medicine Aloe Vera has fast become one of the most commonly used plants in herbal cosmetics and medicines. Whether its creams, gels, lotions, showergels or [...]

Experts Say Travel Health Insurance Can Be Crucial

experts say travel health insurance can be crucial_

Plane tickets, check. Passport, check. Medical evacuation insurance? It’s probably not something most people think about when packing for a vacation. But Louise Robbins says she’d probably be bankrupt without it. The University of Wisconsin library educator and her husband, Robby, were in southwest China last summer when Robby slipped and fell backward on a [...]