Malaria Tips

Normally, the body s immune system recognizes any foreign body as an antigen and produces what are known as antibodies. However, in autoimmune disorders, the body produces antibodies against the body s own tissue. This is an abnormality and depending on what factor is triggering the production of antibodies, there are various types of autoimmune disorders (aid). When we look at the musculoskeletal system, there are quite a few, the top 4 beings:

Scleroderma
Systemic lupus erythemato...more

Our ancient Ayurveda Science and Sages have been always given 1st preference to the maintenance of health. In the present era, the WHO (World Health Organization) and the world has accepted the vision of Ayurveda -i. e. who are healthy should maintain their health, secondary who are sick treat them. In Ayurveda Science different varieties of Food (Annapan), Medicines (Aushadha) and Procedures (Prakriya) are mentioned to maintain a healthy status of life and for long life span.
Oja-Bal-Immuni...more

Polio is a virus that has the potential to infect any parts of the body including, but not limited to nerves and muscles. Primarily there are 3 types of polio namely, non-paralytic, spinal paralytic and bulbar. This disease shows minimal to no symptoms in more than 90 percent of the cases. 5 percent of the cases can show symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, sore throat and abdominal pain. Polio is a communicable disease and can cause massive damage if a proper dosage is not taken. It can...more

In this rainy season, there are many mosquito breeding places around you.

1. Try to avoid water collection. Fresh or old.
2. Avoid dark, shady area and corners.
3. Use mosquito repellants whenever going out in day or night.
4. Get insecticides sprayed around your house or offices.
5. Drink plenty of water and eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
6. Watch for headache, joint pain, fever, yellow urine and talk to your doctor early treatment will save complications.
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The recent outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has hit the headlines worldwide. The outbreak in Central Africa is the second largest in history and the worst the country has ever seen. 811 people have reported symptoms of the deadly disease, and 750 have tested positive for the same. The first case of Ebola this week was confirmed in Goma. The World Health Organization (WHO) has considered the risk of transmission in the recent outbreak very high at the regional and national ...more

The tiny mosquito can pose a lot of health issues. While malaria was the only dreaded disease until some time ago, the incidence of chikungunya is constantly on the rise. In fact, the nonspecific symptoms and absence of vaccination make it extremely difficult to prevent and diagnose this in the early stages.

Causes: First described in the African continent (Tanzania), the word chikungunya means to walk bent over in the Makonde or Kimakonde language. This appearance is because of the e...more

Ever wondered why some people fall ill more often than others? Part of the reason is a poor immune system. The immune system is the body s defence mechanism against all types of infections. There are a number of ways to strengthen one s immune system. Here are 10 tips that could help.

Eat Probiotics: Contrary to popular belief, not all bacteria are bad. 80% of the immune system is in the gut. Keeping gut bacteria healthy can help boost the immune system. An easy way to do this is to hav...more

Monsoon in Delhi is about to strike and at many places, there will be waterlogging. Increase in Typhoid fever, jaundice and chicken pox is already there. There will be high humidity leading to various skin infections. Worm infestation in adult and young children will be on rising. Poor water hygiene coupled with poor personal hygiene will add to the problem.

Prevention is better than cure. All personnel should maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and sanitation and also of surr...more

A healthy person can be more productive; increased productivity will eventually lead to success and happiness. However, all of this goes for a toss when you suffer from frequent illness. The frequency of falling sick is also known to reduce a body s immunity further.

And, exercise is known to boost not only the immune system of the body, but also keeps the bones and the heart healthy, preventing the risk of many diseases and illnesses. It is in the last few decades that various studies ...more

When the immune system of the body reacts against the tissues of its own body, it is called an autoimmune disorder. To put it more dramatically, the body becomes its own enemy. The immune system of your body keeps fighting disease-causing germs and bacteria, but in rare cases, the immune system might malfunction and fight its own body causing different disorders. These disorders may be caused due to genetic issues or due to mutations. According to ayurveda, autoimmune disorders are a result of c...more