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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Gluten-free diet can relieve brain fog in celiac disease patients

A gluten-free diet can relieve brain fog in celiac disease patients. Common symptoms of celiac disease include abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and cramping, but another symptom, which is often overlooked, is brain fog. When a person experiences brain fog, they feel fatigued and tired, they may fumble during conversations, their thoughts may appear slower, and ...click here to read more

In frontotemporal dementia (FTD), abnormal eating is influenced by neural networks

In frontotemporal dementia (FTD), abnormal eating is influenced by neural networks. An increase in appetite (hyperphagia) is commonly seen in frontotemporal dementia patients, and researchers have found that that disassociated neural networks are responsible for this change in eating habits. Atrophy in the cingulate cortices, thalami, and cerebellum was observed on MRI in patients with ...click here to read more

Anemia medications don’t improve kidney patients’ well-being

Kidney patients are often given anemia medication, but new findings suggest that it may do very little to improve their well-being. The anemia drugs are called erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs), and the findings work to back up the current implemented guidelines on using ESAs. Senior researcher Dr. Navdeep Tangri said, patients may still benefit from the ...click here to read more

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Alzheimer’s disease connection with immune cell-related arginine deprivation investigated

Up until now, causes of Alzheimer’s have only been speculated. Current ideas surround genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. One thing is for certain, though, Alzheimer’s disease has a huge impact on the brain – killing brain cells which leads to memory loss and impaired ability to function. As scientific research into Alzheimer’s continues, we may ...click here to read more

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), group of inherited tissue disorders, affecting skin and joints

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited tissue disorders that affect the skin and the joints. Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome stem from defects in connective tissues that support the skin, bones, blood vessels, and other organs and tissues in the body. Symptoms can be mild, severe or life-threatening. There is no cure for Ehlers-Danlos ...click here to read more

Heart attack risk not increased by consuming high-cholesterol foods

Consuming eggs and other high-cholesterol foods does not increase the risk of heart attack. Furthermore, there is no association between those with the APOE4 phenotype and a high-cholesterol diet. Dietary cholesterol only affects serum cholesterol. A minor and limited research has found a link between dietary cholesterol and an increase in cardiovascular disease. Worldwide, there ...click here to read more

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