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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Many people have a fear of the dentist and new research found this can be combated with cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). CBT can help reduce the use of sedatives for those who have a dentist phobia. Anxiety and fear of the dentist are common but can affect a person’s life – they may avoid the ...click here to read more
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – enlarged prostate – can raise the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). BPH is an enlarged prostate that is not cancerous. In males, the prostate goes through two growth periods, once during early puberty and again around the age of 25. As the prostate enlarges the gland can press and ...click here to read more
Western guidelines for healthy blood pressure have been found to be harmful for the Asian population and may actually increase stroke risk. High blood pressure is a known risk factor for stroke, and there is a stronger link between blood pressure and stroke in Asian than Europeans or North Americans, meaning what may work for ...click here to read more
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Researchers have identified a common gene molecule in type 2 diabetes and schizophrenia. Other research has suggested that those with schizophrenia have higher incidences of type 2 diabetes. In fact, one in every five individuals with schizophrenia is found to have type 2 diabetes. Although cases of type 2 diabetes are higher in the general ...click here to read more
Researchers found a new way to treat cardiovascular disease in those who have suffered a heart attack by identifying a pigment in our bile that could protect us. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder and aids in the digestive process. Researchers found that a mildly elevated pigment of bile – ...click here to read more
Chronic constipation can be a warning sign for serious gastrointestinal disorders in adults. Constipation is the inability to have a bowel movement. A person may feel as if they need to have a bowel movement but spend unnecessary time just sitting on a toilet with no relief. This can lead to abdominal cramping, bloating and ...click here to read more
Older adults with visual impairment often report dizziness, but a recent study found that it can improve with cataract surgery. Senior author, Professor David Elliott, M.D., said, “Dizziness is caused by lots of factors, but the results indicate that cataract surgery removes symptoms of dizziness for some people, so it is an important intervention to ...click here to read more
Depression, anxiety and stress levels have been shown to increase the risk of death by liver disease. The findings come from the University of Edinburgh, and it’s the first study to identify a possible link between psychological distress and death resulting from various forms of liver disease. The researchers are still unsure as to the ...click here to read more
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