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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Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) can cause brain fog, memory problems

Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) can cause brain fog and memory problems. Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by the body’s immune system attacking itself – also known as an autoimmune disease. Unfortunately, lupus can affect joints, skin, the kidneys, blood cells, the heart, lungs and the brain. When lupus affects the brain is can ...click here to read more

Smoking rates on decline, except in three groups

In the U.S. there has been a noticeable decline in smoking rates, with the exception of three population groups: American Indians, those part of the LGBT community, and those with mental health issues. Amy Lukowski, Psy.D., director of Health Initiatives at National Jewish Health in Denver and QuitLogix® (smoking cessation program), said, “We’re making great ...click here to read more

Weekly sex leads to greater happiness

Frequent sex is not linked to happiness as much as once weekly, according to the latest findings published by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Lead researcher, Dr. Amy Muise, said, “Although more frequent sex is associated with greater happiness, this link was no longer significant at a frequency of more than once a ...click here to read more

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Dietary potassium protects type 2 diabetes patients against heart, kidney disease

Dietary potassium has been found to protect type 2 diabetes patients against heart and kidney disease. The researchers found that higher levels of urinary potassium excretion – which is related to the amount taken in – is linked with the slower decline of kidney function and lower incidences of cardiovascular complications among type 2 diabetes ...click here to read more

Many Europeans unaware how to lower diabetes risk

Even though much information is now publicly available, new research found that many Europeans are still unaware of how they can lower their risk of type 2 diabetes. Additionally, the researchers also found that health awareness in regards to type 2 diabetes varies considerably across Europe; there are large gaps between what Europeans should do ...click here to read more

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