Author Archives : Mohan Garikiparithi

Mohan Garikiparithi got his degree in medicine from Osmania University (University of Health Sciences). He practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before he shifted his focus to the field of health communications. During his active practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in a diagnostic centre in India. On a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed a keen interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine. He now advocates treating different medical conditions without the use of traditional drugs. An ardent squash player, Mohan believes in the importance of fitness and wellness.

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Tips to prevent metabolic syndrome

You may have heard of the condition metabolic syndrome, but it’s not easy to fully understand it. Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that increase your risk for heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. The risk factors for metabolic syndrome include having a large waistline, having high triglycerides (fat in the blood), low HDL cholesterol ...click here to read more

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Understanding stroke rehabilitation: Exercise tips for stroke recovery

Stroke rehabilitation often involves exercises to improve post-stroke recovery. This is because many motor skills can become affected after a stroke, depending on what area of the brain is affected. For example, patients may need to redevelop their ability to walk or even use their hands. Rehab is often conducted alongside a physiotherapist who will ...click here to read more

Women who exaggerate pain found to take more prescribed pain medication: Study

Positive thinking can help us get through the toughest times in our lives, for every cloud has a silver living. Unfortunately, not everyone can maintain this level of positivity, often catastrophizing every minor setback. This was seen to more prevalent in women suffering from chronic pain, as they often exaggerate or irrationalize their level of ...click here to read more

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