Qi Gong-An ancient form of self-healingAs the first rays of sun lighten the sky, men and women of all ages begin moving in graceful patterns. Sometimes alone and sometimes in groups, they perform rhythmic, symmetrical motions, accompanied by deep-controlled breathing, to centre and balance their bodies, connect with their vital energy and direct that energy to achieve maximum health. Central to Qi Gong practice is the manipulation of the body's vital energy, called 'chi'. The Chinese practice Qi Gong at d... Read More...

Falling is a natural part of growing up. As a child, when we tumble down we feel a little embarrassed. We hope no one was watching and brush ourselves off. Then, in most cases, we get up and run to catch up with our friends. But as we age, a fall does not always mean you can get up and walk away. In older adults, a fall can set off a chain of events such as broken bones or torn ligaments, which will confine them to bed. This can lead to rapid deterioration in mental and physical health. Falls are the leading cause of in... Read More...

Serious emergencies may turn your own home into a temporary hospital at any time. Even a minor case of cold may bring gloom to the household and the "hospital" atmosphere begins to prevail with every family member wishing to help. But remember, only one person must be in charge of all the sick care given in the home. Bathing the patient Every morning, unless the doctor orders otherwise, thoroughly wash the patient all over. This will improve the circulation and help him feel better. It will also remove any secretions that... Read More...

The most common among all monsoon ailments are cold, cough and fever. These can be tackled easily by keeping a few homeopathic medicines at home. FERRUM PHOS 6X is the first drug that comes to my mind in such cases. This medicine contains iron and phosphorous and is useful in the early stages of inflammation. So the moment you start feeling that you are about to get a cold, cough or fever do take 2 tablets of the above medicine every 3 hours. Keep in mind that if the fever continues for more than just a few days it could be an indicat... Read More...

Magnet therapy was founded by Paracelsus , a well-known Swiss physician and alchemist of the sixteenth century. He was the first to investigate the therapeutic properties of the magnet. According to magneto therapists, every cell in the human body is electro magnetic in nature. Every human cell has a distinct and characteristic magnetic frequency. When a person's health fails, this frequency gets disturbed and there is a change in the optimal frequency. Ill health causes changes in the cell vibration. Magnet therap... Read More...

Em-power your hands Have you ever, ever-thought of how much we've taken our - hands for granted? Used, mis-used and abused them, often over looking their cry for help? For a moment just imagine if these appendages of ours started getting crippled... more>> Turn your back on M S Ds Until half a century ago, traumatic - injuries were the dominant cause of work-related disabling injuries. Since then, with advent of this modern era of constantly advancing world of science, technology & what have yo... Read More...

Have you ever, ever-thought of how much we've taken our - hands for granted? Used, mis-used and abused them, often over looking their cry for help? For a moment just imagine if these appendages of ours started getting crippled, how much would it decimate our life & the world around us. With our modern day life & work styles, it has become very important for our own good that we give them their due respect & nurture them with greater care .. After having covered WMSD's in general and back & spine related tr... Read More...

Aromatherapy is both a healing and preventive therapy, it strengthens the body's immune defenses and soothes away detrimental effects of stress. It really is a science of natural medicines.A fragrant therapy - it teaches us to listen through the nose for healing our physical and mental self. Our sense of smell is complex and fascinating. Though not completely understood, our sense of smell affects our perceptions and defines our reaction physically, emotionally. Research shows that the area of the brain that govern... Read More...

Chikungunya has taken India by a storm, emerging as an extremely rapid & intriguing epidemic, leaving the medical fraternity helpless & in utter disarray. Having shown it's presence more than 10'months ago in the country, it took nearly a couple of months for it to be diagnosed & understood. Currently it's spread into many districts of Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Andhra pradesh and Maharashtra, affecting thousands of people each day. The latest, it has spred like wildfire in Gujarat, with more than one and a h... Read More...

Breaststroke is fun and does not have any hard and fast breathing techniques to follow. The ideal time to start is when you are trying to add some swimming strokes to your repertoire. Arm motion:Lie flat on your stomach in shallow water, with your arms and legs extended straight out. Sweep your hands out, down, in, and up under your shoulders. Then reach forward for the next stroke. Move both arms together exactly the same way.Do not bring your arms out of the water. Make sure you pull your arms and hands downward in a rowing like mot... Read More...

If your back aches, believe me you're not alone..! Four out of five adults experience at least one bout of back pain [most often related to the cervical spine i.e. upper-back and lumbar spine i.e. lower-back] at some time during their lifetime. In fact, back pain & injury are the fifth-leading cause of trips to the doctor, & one of the most common 'work-related musculoskeletal disorders' [WMSD]. Even though they're rarely life threatening, the annual cost in terms of lost productivity, medical expens... Read More...

What is acupuncture?Acupuncture is one of the oldest of the medical sciences, developed in China more than 2000 years. In fact, acupuncture is said to have been in existence even during the Stone Ages where there has been evidence of the use of crude stone needles.Acupuncture is the system of treatment of ailments by the insertion of needles at some definite points in the human body. It deals basically with the bioelectrical and biophysical properties of the human body, thus affecting the functioning of the whole mind a... Read More...