Wondering About Fish Odor Syndrome?

Is there a test for fish odor syndrome, and if so, where can I get it? No matter how often I shower, use underarm deodorant or brush my teeth, my body and breath smell really bad. I can see how people react to me. Read more

Diagnostic procedures in Ayurveda

Diagnostic procedures in Ayurveda are two pronged; one is aimed to establish the state and type of pathology and second to decide the mode of treatment tobe applied. The former implies examination of the patient and make different investigations to diagnose the disease entity. Inspection, palpation, percussion and interrogation are the main modes of physical examination. Read more

Ayurveda health hubs in the red

A year and a half after a proposal was mooted, the state government is yet to establish ayurvedic health centres in rural areas.The existing medical centres (ayurvedic, allopathic and unani) are also reeling under problems, such as a shortage of staff, medicines and vehicles to take the doctors around. Read more

Ayurvedic verses have made it very clear

Ayurvedic verses have made it very clear in this Sanskrit phrase, "Samdosha samagnishch samdhatumalkriya, prasanatmaindriyamna swasth itiyebhidhiyete" or a person who has balance in his physiology (Doshas), balanced digestive abilities (Agni), balanced tissues (Dhatus), balanced excretion (Malas) and the person whose soul, senses, and mind are content, is considered healthy. Read more

Ayurveda to the rescue of cancer patients

Ten ayurveda practitioners, nutritionists and field assistants in the city have undertaken an ambitious clinical research project for the benefit of cancer patients. Read more

Time to Unwind - Your Relaxation Tool Kit

While some types of stress can be beneficial, helping you meet a challenge or a goal, other kinds of stress are, well, stressful. Chronic stress, in particular,... Read more

Naturopathy experts concerned over untrained professionals

Naturopathy experts in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, particularly in Coimbatore, are expressing concern over the mushrooming of a number of unprofessionally managed herbal massage centres. Read more

Pittaja granthi present with burning over the tumor.

Pittaja granthi present with burning over the tumor. The tumor or the region surrounding it will be yellow or red in color. The tumor suppurates quickly and easily and exudes a warm blood when pricked. Read more

Health Tip: Log Your Exercise

(HealthDay News) -- You may have tried tracking what you eat, but how about logging your daily exercise?




Keeping tabs on your activity routine may even inspire you to do more.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these suggestions on what to track in your exercise journal:

• Write down every physical activity that you do each day, including what you do and how long you spend doing it.
• Don't just log going for a run or lifting weights. Everyday chores that burn calories count, too. Track activities such as cleaning and vacuuming, or even walking the dog.
• Keep the journal with you, so you can write things down before you forget.
• Commit to entering information in the journal every day.