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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Multiple sclerosis patients can improve brain connection using video game therapy

Multiple sclerosis patients can improve brain connections using video game therapy. The researchers suggest video game therapy can help strengthen neural connections. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that affects the central nervous system. Patients may experience brain fog, muscle weakness, and difficulty thinking. When the thalamus – a structure that works as the brain’s ...click here to read more

Heart disease and stroke risk dictated by profession in older workers, says new report

Heart disease and stroke risk is dictated by profession in older workers, according to new findings. The study uncovered that those workers over the age of 45 in sales, office support, or other service occupations have more risk factors for heart disease and stroke, compared to workers in management and professional jobs. Overall, over 88 ...click here to read more

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FDA warns of contact lens misuse

The FDA has put out warnings on misuse of contact lenses, more specifically, if you use a contact lens solution with hydrogen peroxide and do not correctly follow the instructions, you are putting your eyes at danger. Hydrogen peroxide contact lens solutions are good options as they do not contain preservatives, which many individuals may ...click here to read more

Watermelon juice can relieve sore muscles after exercise

Watermelon juice has been found to relieve sore muscles after exercise. Watermelons are mainly made up of water, but they also contain essential vitamins and minerals that your body requires to feel great. For example, watermelons actually have high antioxidant content known to help the body produce nitric oxide, which helps improve blood circulation. Much ...click here to read more

Diabetes 2016 update: 382 million diabetics worldwide, 13 million California adults have prediabetes

Diabetes 2016 update: 382 million diabetics worldwide and 13 million California adults have prediabetes, which is a preventable precursor to diabetes. Diabetes is a global health problem. To address the many issues surrounding diabetes, experts worldwide have come together to offer recommendations on optimizing global diabetes care, which may help tackle the diabetes epidemic. The ...click here to read more

Abdominal hernia repair recovery takes longer than expected, especially in women

Abdominal hernia repair recovery has been found to take longer than expected, especially in women. The findings from the Mayo Clinic suggest that patients should be able to quickly return to their normal activities following an abdominal hernia repair, but many patients still experience pain and fatigue up to several days after the surgery. Furthermore, ...click here to read more

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