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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Why It’s so Important to Maintain a Healthy Weight

Being overweight is generally not considered good for your health. Carrying around extra pounds has been linked with metabolic syndromes and even joint pain. And the latest research suggests that women who are overweight are more likely to experience bladder leaks. The study, carried out by Australian researchers, suggests that overweight women are twice as ...click here to read more

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Symptoms Reduced by Eating Strawberries

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an umbrella term that includes many conditions that cause inflammation in the bowels and are characterized by pain, severe diarrhea, and fatigue. Approximately three million people were diagnosed with IBD in the United States in 2015. In the past, treatment options for the condition have been limited to medications or ...click here to read more

Do This One Thing to Protect Your Brain

It is known that exercise is a beneficial habit when it comes to supporting and improving your health. The latest study on exercise explored exercise and its benefits to the brain. The research comes from a Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) team that found that exercise could “clean up” areas of the brain to allow for ...click here to read more

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Light or Moderate Drinkers Face Lower Dementia Risk Than Heavy Drinkers and Teetotalers, Study

According to new research, whether you are someone who avoids drinking alcohol entirely or drink wine like it’s water, you have a higher risk of developing dementia than people who have only the occasional brew. The study followed 9,087 adults over the course of the (on average) 23-year follow up period. The researchers assessed alcohol ...click here to read more

Crohn’s Disease Diet: Foods to Eat and Avoid

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can be complicated by certain foods, but there is a Crohn’s diet that can help sufferers prevent flare-ups. The disease causes inflammation in the digestive tract, triggering various uncomfortable symptoms including diarrhea. In some cases, this inflammatory bowel disease can lead to malnutrition. Research tells us that ...click here to read more

Surprising Cause of Arthritis in Later Life Revealed

The latest research findings have uncovered a link between early childhood exposure to secondhand smoke and arthritis in later life. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease and although the cause isn’t fully understood, it is believed that it’s a result of environmental factors interacting with genetics. The hypothesis states that environmental factors may induce changes ...click here to read more

Why It’s so Important to Manage Your Blood Pressure

The importance of lowering and managing blood pressure is continuously stressed, as high blood pressure is linked with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. But research findings have uncovered another benefit of lowering your blood pressure. Research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference suggests that treating high blood pressure aggressively could protect ...click here to read more

Low Back Pain in Elderly Can Be Reduced with Home-Based Video Game Exercise

The most common complaint people have as they start getting older is pain in places they haven’t experienced it before. This often occurs in the joints, knees, and in the back. If left untreated, the condition will worsen and become more debilitating with age. Many times, treatment plans for this type of low-intensity chronic pain ...click here to read more

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