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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Mindfulness is linked to better blood sugar levels and cardiovascular health. Mindfulness is the inherent trait of being aware of one’s present thoughts and feelings. The study from Brown University looked at 399 people, using health indicators that included dispositional mindfulness and blood glucose. The researchers found that higher scores of mindfulness were associated with ...click here to read more
Heart disease patients benefit from performing tai chi exercises as reported by a new study. The study reviewed 35 previous studies, which included over 2,200 individuals from 10 different countries. The researchers found that those with heart disease benefitted from tai chi, as their blood pressure lowered along with their cholesterol and other heart-related factors. ...click here to read more
Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is linked to rheumatoid arthritis and increased depression symptoms. It is well known that if a person has one autoimmune disease their risk of developing another is much greater compared to those individuals without an autoimmune disease. Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to develop hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or Hashimoto ...click here to read more
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Norovirus 2016 outbreak update: Stomach flu confirmed on cruise ships (Ocean Princess and Anthem of the Seas) and the University of Michigan is conducting a new stool study to find a potential cure. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed gastrointestinal illnesses on the cruise ship Anthem of the Seas. Royal Caribbean previously ...click here to read more
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death. Nutritionists and cancer experts have compiled a list of six tips that can help reduce your risk of colon cancer. Alice Bender, head of nutrition programs at the American Institute for Cancer Research, said in a news release, “Research now suggests that 50 percent of ...click here to read more
Sleep apnea risk in women may increase with gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is far more common in men, but women are not immune to this sleep disorder that causes the stoppage of breathing throughout the night. A Thailand study found that obese Asian women with gestational diabetes are at highest risk ...click here to read more
Lupus patients face anemia risk from inflammation, iron deficiency, and renal insufficiency. Anemia is a common occurrence in lupus patients, affecting nearly 50 percent of them. There are many reasons why lupus patients are at a greater risk for anemia, including inflammation, renal insufficiency, blood loss, dietary insufficiency, medications, and infection, just to name a ...click here to read more
Research suggests a simple way of cutting calories is increasing water intake, which can aid in just about any diet. The researchers found that increasing water intake by one percent had improved sugar, salt, saturated fat, and cholesterol. Study leader Ruopeng An said, “The impact of plain water intake on diet was similar across race/ethnicity, ...click here to read more
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