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Ayurveda -- The Ancient Elixir of Life

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Ayurveda -- The Ancient Elixir of Life For millennia, Indians have relied on Ayurveda to lead healthy and happy lives. The traditional Indian system of medicine has offered (and continues to offer) holistic cures to many a disease of the body and the mind, providing comprehensive healthcare to the people of this South Asian country. In recent decades, the popularity of Ayurveda grew immensely, extending far beyond Indian shores. As one western healthcare expert put it, Ayurveda is truly the greatest gift of India to mankind. What makes Ayurveda so special? Unlike various western systems of medicine, Ayurveda considers healthcare to be a continuous process and not a one-time affair. It calls for a 360 o focus on all components of human life � physical, mental, spiritual and biochemical. Ayurveda is based on the philosophy that a proper balance of all these aspects of an individual�s life is critical to ensure his well-being. The traditional system of Indian medicine goes beyo
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How to grow Long STRONG hair?

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How to grow Long STRONG hair? Yao women: China's Huangluo Village "Longest Hair Village"  How to grow Long STRONG hair? @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Are you battling with dry hair, split-ends and dandruff, and need a natural way to level-up your crowning glory--hair. Then meet the Yao women from China's "Longest Hair Village" Huangluo Village. The Yao women are renowned for their black, long, and beautiful hair. It is amazing that they can maintain their long black hair even when they reach their 80's. As we age, our hair naturally loose it's pigment causing it to whiten, so how was it that these women were able to fight this aging sign? Maintaining a black long hair is a symbol of beauty and weath for Yao women. To the Yao women, maintaining long black hair is sacred. It is a tradition that has been passed on for thousands of years. Want to know their beauty secret? You'll be glad to know that it's not some fancy salon or a pricey form
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What is root canal?

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What is root canal? What is root canal? @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Root canal is a dental treatment in which the pulp inside a tooth is removed, then, the area is disinfected, and is sealed off with a filling (usually gutta percha. This procedure is usually prescribe by a dentist when the tooth infection is severe and penetrates deep into the roots of a tooth. The purpose of root canal is to relieve inflammation and pain while preserving the tooth so it wouldn't have to be pulled out for extraction. In a root canal procedure, blood vessel, nerves, connective tissue, and necrotic tissues inside an infected tooth are removed. A professional called an endodontists performs this dental procedure. Root canal is done using local anesthesia in a dental clinic.  It usually only takes 2 dental appointments to be completed. On your initial visit for a root canal procedure, visualization diagnostic procedure will usually be performed such as dental x-ray. Local anesthesia will be used
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Is kawasaki disease a lifelong disease?

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Is kawasaki disease a lifelong disease? Is kawasaki disease a lifelong disease? @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Kawasaki disease is not a lifelong disease, but this disease can leave complications individuals bear for the rest of their lives. In fact, kawasaki disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease among children. Kawasaki disease is characterized by inflammation of blood vessels throughout the entire body. Without prompt treatment, this disease is life-threatening. Complications of kawasaki disease includes: aneurysm -- weakening and bulging of blood vessel wall which can potentially rupture (causing internal bleeding and blockage of blood flow) dysrhythmia --irregar heart rythm myocarditis -- inflammation of the heart vasculitis -- inflammation of blood vessels
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18 Facts about Asthma

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18 Facts about Asthma What usually comes into our mind when we hear the disease "asthma" is it's main symptom of difficulty breathing caused by an inflammed narrowed airways. 18 Facts about Asthma @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan 1. Asthma is a chronic disease marked by inflammation of the respiratory tract causing constriction and swelling of the airways (bronchial tubes) and overproduction of mucus. 2. Asthma is a non-communicable disease. It does spread from person to person. Although the exact cause of asthma is unknown, factors like genetics plays a role in it's development. 3. Asthma inflicts a staggering number of the population. In America alone, 27 million people suffer from this chronic disease. 4. Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children. In fact, in America, 1 out of 12 children suffers from it. 5. There is no cure for asthma. It is marked by remissions and exacerbations. 6. Being infected with a viral infection as a child increases an indiv
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Blood doping: How Athletes Cheat the Game

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Blood doping: How Athletes Cheat the Game Is winning so glorious that an athlete would want to win a medal out of cheating through blood doping? Blood dopping is an illegal way to enhance performance among athletes. This method to boosts athletic performance is banned by sports organizations including the world-renowned Olympics. Blood doping to boost athletic performance is cheating! @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Blood doping: winning by cheating How does blood doping works? Blood doping works by boosting the oxygen carrying capability of the blood. When muscle receives more oxygen supply, the individual is able to perform better and endure longer duration of physical activity with minimal fatigue. Blood doping is especially advantageous to athletes who participate in a sports activity where endurance and stamina is a key to victory like marathon and cycling. However, this method is strictly banned in sport events because it is an unnatural way to boost physical performance. Stre
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Localized tetanus

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Localized tetanus Localized tetanus is a form of tetanus that is restricted to a localized area of the body -- the site of entry of the Clostridium tetani bacteria. Localized tetanus @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan In localized tetanus, the tetanospasmin, the neurotoxin produced by the bacteria, does not spread to the central nervous system. This form of tetanus is rare. Sign and symptoms of localized tetanus includes weakness of the affected site and localized painful muscle contraction of the area. Tetanus is not a communicable disease. Infection can occur when the bacteria Clostridium tetani contaminates burn, cuts, and wound. Deep wounds and improper wound care provides a suitable environment for Clostridium tetani growth. Clostridium tetani , the bacteria responsible for causing tetanus, is an obligate anaerobe which means it can only grown in an environment where their is an absense of air. Deep wounds, dead tissues, and poorly debride wound offers a viable condition for thes
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