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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This Ancient Practice Helps Improve Digestion

Acupuncture is part of ancient Chinese Medicine, which involves inserting very thin needles into certain points of the body to improve health. By inserting these needles, you are improving the flow of energy or Qi. Researchers at the Hunan University of Chinese Medicine wanted to explore whether or not acupuncture would be successful in boosting ...click here to read more

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is Common in Atrial Fibrillation Patients: Study

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when breathing stops and starts during sleep. The condition has the potential to become highly dangerous, as the lack of oxygen can eventually cause serious cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications. In this line of thinking, it has been proposed that obstructive sleep apnea may play a role in causing and worsening cardiovascular ...click here to read more

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New Treatment for Overactive Bladder Provides Hope

For those who suffer from an overactive bladder, the FDA may be offering hope with a new mode of treatment. The agency has just recently approved a supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for mirabegron (Mybetriq) as a combination therapy with muscarinic antagonist solifenacin succinate (VESIcare) for the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB). The new treatment ...click here to read more

Why You Should Eat More Eggs

The debate on eggs and health has been going on for a while. One minute they’re unhealthy as they increase cholesterol levels, while other studies have suggested they are unhealthy for diabetics. But researchers at the University of Sydney have come to answer. The study found that consuming up to a dozen eggs a week ...click here to read more

How to Relieve Fatigued Legs

If you stand a lot throughout the day, by the end of it, your legs can feel quite tired, fatigued, and heavy. Your feet feel sore, your legs swollen, your lower back hurts, and that stiffness and pain radiates all the way to your neck and shoulders. Any prolonged position can lead to strain and ...click here to read more

Can This Hormone Protect You from Disease?

It is known that when it comes to autoimmune disease, men have fewer cases than women. But why? When you look at the differences between men and women, there is a pretty clear one: testosterone. Testosterone is associated with men, macho-ness, masculinity, muscles, and libido. Although women have some testosterone, it’s far less than what ...click here to read more

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