Pain is more than just a feeling of discomfort. It can affect the way you feel overall. It may also lead to mental health conditions, like depression and anxiety. When your joints are painful or your muscles ache, topical painkillers — those you apply to your skin — may offer
By far the most important thing to understand about treating pain is that it is difficult because it almost never has one cause: it is extremely multifactorial. Here are the major reasons: Prolonged improper postures Improper carrying / moving of heavy objects Obesity makes excess strain on knees and the back Cuts or wounds A congenital […]
Quality of life is an important health outcome representing the ultimate goal of all health interventions. General quality of life comprises several domains of life, and these are highly individualized. Quality of life is measured as physical, social functioning and mental well-being. There has been significant acknowledgement of the importance of assessing the impact of
Pain can challenge or change the activities you choose to do, the thoughts you have and even the sleep you get. Pain will increase your stress and frustration, sapping your motivation and activity levels, and contributing to fatigue. With so many different sources of information, narrowing recommendations down and implementing new lifestyle changes can be confusing. […]
Biological ageing and disease due to ageing are the inevitable natural process. No one knows when old age begins and interesting point is that the biological age of the person is not identical with his chronological age. Ageing Human ageing is the progressive construction of the homeostatic resume of every organ system (Homeostenosis). These changes […]
Almonds – packed with vitamin E and manganese – enhance natural killer cell activity Berries – full of antioxidants – helps body to fight oxidative stress caused by free radicals Yogurt – The probiotics in yogurt stimulate your immune system Salmon – rich in omega 3 fats – enhance the function of immune cells Eggs […]
Individual nutritional needs vary according to age and overall health status. Women have unique nutritional needs. Some requirements are specific to women, and they can also change during the lifespan. By eating well at every stage of life, you can control cravings, manage your weight, boost your energy, and look and feel your best. Healthy […]
“Unavae Marunthu” (Food is medicine) is the basic and famous proverb in Siddha system of medicine. In Ayurveda, it is referred as, “Aagara sambavam vasthu” (Health and disease are based on diet). The saint Thiruvalluvar says Maarubaadu ellatha undi maruthu unnin
Amukkara (Ashvagandha) is a widely known and commonly used medicinal plant in Siddha and Ayurveda systems of medicine. Its botanical name is Withania somnifera. It has first known 4000 years back and around 200 formulations made in ASU drugs. Part used and contents Roots are the most used part of this plant. Withania somnifera standardised […]