Posted by: Kapil Thakur in Blog on Jul 25, 2009
Saffron the common spice used in Indian, Spanish and Italian cuisine (also called the golden spice) has now been found to prevent loss of eye sight in old age, according to a new Australian study. The researchers at the University of L’Aquila in Italy, and Sydney University in Australia, found that eating saffron on a daily basis helps in protection against some common forms of blindness, by making the delicate eye cells more resilient against the disease.
The study carried out in animals, confirmed that a diet containing saffron can protect eye from damage caused by bright sunlight, and slow down the progress of genetic diseases such as Retinitis Pigmentosa. The researchers also found that saffron had a beneficial effect in humans suffering from age-related macular degeneration, one of the most common forms of blindness in old age.
Posted by: Kapil Thakur in Blog on Jul 25, 2009
A natural supplement extracted from tomatoes can help protect against heart diseases and stroke, says a new study. The active ingredient in the tomato pill, lycopene, helps in blocking bad LDL cholesterol, which clog the arteries.
Ateronon, made by a biotechnology spin-out company at Cambridge University, is being launched as a dietary supplement and will be made available in markets shortly. About a dozen preliminary trials have been conducted on about 150 people suffering from heart disease. Ateronon has the ability to reduce oxidation of harmful fats in the blood to zero level within eight weeks time, it has been found.
Posted by: Kapil Thakur in Blog on Jul 25, 2009
In what has been seen as a unique initiative, Ayurveda and Allopathy, two completely different streams of medicine, have joined hands in the field of spinal injury treatment for the benefit of general public.
The Ayurveda Palms and Indian Spinal Injuries Center (ISIC) have tied-up to offer a new and effective method for treatment of spinal and orthopaedic ailments. Both the institutes have so far been practicing two completely different forms of medicine.
Posted by: Kapil Thakur in Blog on Jul 25, 2009
Yogurt is made by adding culture of bacteria to milk. The bacteria consume sugar in the milk, and excrete lactic acid, which curdles the milk. Yogurt contains active cultures or live bacteria, with organisms such as Lacto-bacillus acidophilus, Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacilluys bulgaricus, known as pro-biotics brimming with health benefits that protect the body from harmful bacteria.
Hence, it is a good idea to store fresh yogurt in the refrigerator. Although yogurt has been long considered to be a multi-purpose healer, it is only during the last two decades that researchers have discovered the real benefits of yogurt.
Posted by: Kapil Thakur in Blog on Jul 02, 2008
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra), an herb with anti-viral properties, is being increasingly considered as a natural-defense against the H1N1 Swine Flu. Researchers believe that this antioxidant-rich herb can reduce the duration and severity of the flu.
One such popular preparation of Elderberry is Sambucol, the syrup available in most health-food stores, which has also been tested in several studies. The treatment may help in easing symptoms of flu such as muscle aches and chills, although typical Swine Flu signs also include lethargy, fever, lack of appetite, cough, nausea and sore throat.
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