Alcohol Abuse Tips

Fatty liver is a condition where excess fat is deposited on this organ. Also called as steatosis, this condition happens when more than 5- 10 percent of the weight of the liver is made up of fat.

Fatty liver is a common condition among people. A study from coastal regions of India found ~ 25% of healthy persons had patients had fatty liver on ultrasound.

It can occur at all ages including childhood, highest prevalence is in 40 50 year age group. Prevalence more in patient who a...more

The daily stress and responsibilities of modern life mean that it is hard for a person to feel on top of the world all the time. Many people have gone ahead and accepted this as a truth of life. But what if there was the possibility of feeling good each day? Can you imagine the effect it would have on the satisfaction and productivity of a person? Well, the ancient field of Ayurveda, to a certain extent, is beneficial in this case.

Here are a few tips, which may help you feel better.more

Music is a major relaxation technique used across different age groups. Music helps in soothing the mind and release many feel good hormones.
The use of listening to music as an economic, non-invasive, and highly accepted intervention tool has received special interest in the management of stress and stress-related health issues.
Current findings indicate that music around 60 beats per minute can cause the brain to synchronise with the beat causing alpha brainwaves (frequencies from 8 ...more

Liver disease is a wide term that describes a number of problems associated with a damaged liver. In simple words, liver disease is a condition that causes swelling of the liver cells/hepatic cells or harms the tissue of the liver. The functioning of this important organ is drastically affected in severe stages which causes many gastrointestinal disturbances as well. If not treated on time, it can prove to be fatal.

The liver is responsible for many important functions such as providing...more

The liver can be transplanted either from the living-donor or from the deceased donor. Liver transplant surgery includes the transplantation of a part of the liver from the donor to the donee who has a damaged liver and does not function well. Living-donor liver transplant is more common especially among children as the number of liver donee are more than the available deceased donors of the liver.

Living liver donors are the alternative for the donee waiting for a liver transplant from...more

It is very vital to prevent the onset of disease before it can turn your life upside down. One of the most popular forms of alternative medicine, Unani stresses on the importance of prevention of diseases. Here are the six essential prerequisites that have been laid down by the Unani system for the promotion of good health and overall well-being:

Air: Good and clean air is vital in order to maintain good health. Today, many people are affected by several diseases due to excessive levels...more

Chai our good old stress tonic, freshens & energizes us through the daily grill of life!

How many of you love to sip on chai & how often you have it??

Well, if you are chai lover, here s a simple way to make your daily cuppa healthy- just add in a pinch of elaichi (cardamom) powder to it!!

A regular intake of elaichi powder helps to -

Add antioxidants which protect our body cells
Detoxify
Improve digestion & reduce stomach discomfort
Reduce infect...more

Psychologists and other researchers study the antecedents of substance use and how what we know about the human brain and its development can inform our understanding of why people use substances and how their use becomes problematic.
They often study specific types of alcohol and drug problems, their origins and effects, how these problems change over time, how they are distinct from or may overlap with other conditions and how they may interact with biological, social, behavioral and othe...more

The Unani system of medicine evolved in Greece and was first introduced to India by the Arabs. It is also called Unani Tibb or Arabian medicine. Hippocrates is known as the father of the Unani system of medicine and the theoretical framework of this system is based on his teachings.

This traditional medicinal system was later developed and refined through systematic experiment by the Arabs.
Unani medicines are safe and effective as they are prepared from medicinal plants, minerals,...more

Anger is good. It protects you. But intense, uncontrolled anger may destroy valuable relationships. Anger is a result of anxiety and fear. When we assume that our expectations will not be met, we become anxious. When we feel unsure about our own capabilities we become anxious. This anxiety creates fear. Anxiety comes from our beliefs. All beliefs can be modified.

Anger has lots of energy. Avoid arguments/confrontations when you are very angry. When you are very angry you are likely to u...more