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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Prebiotics may help improve sleep and reduce stress: study

While the benefits of probiotics have been widely touted—encouraging people to consume yogurts and kefir in order to get their dose of good bacteria—new research has found that another form of gut-health agent, prebiotics, can also improve your overall health and well-being. Prebiotics function as food for healthy gut bacteria and have been found to ...click here to read more

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Tips to reduce stress

Stress is an almost inevitable part of life, and whether it is due to work, familial obligations, or finances, Americans have been looking for natural ways to reduce this anxiety. Below is a list of some popular and effective natural stress relief techniques to help you better manage and cope with daily stressors and anxieties. ...click here to read more

Losing your hair? Genetics may be to blame

Men who suffer from hair loss may have genetics to blame, according to new research from the University of Edinburgh. Previous research has found only a small group of genetic regions associated with baldness, but this newest study has identified almost 300, meaning scientists are another step closer to potentially preventing male pattern baldness. The ...click here to read more

Tips to improve your focus

Staying on task can be especially difficult in today’s society, as we are bombarded with so many distractions that can cause us to lose focus. If you find you sometimes have trouble focusing or concentrating on the task at hand, continue reading to discover what may be causing this and how you can remedy the ...click here to read more

Wearable devices used to help detect dementia

Professor Rhonda Au of Boston University is developing a new way to detect the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease through the use of wearable devices. These digital devices are designed to collect data from individuals over a period of time which Au can then analyze with the goal of marking the small physical changes ...click here to read more

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