Blood transfusion is the taking of blood or blood-based products from one individual and inserting them into the circulatory system of another individual. It is very important to take care while blood transfusion, to ensure that the recipient's immune Read More...
We have all grown up hearing that "prevention is better than cure" and this adage is true for cancer too. Research has shown that only five percent of cancers are hereditary. Read More...
Beauty Aids from the Kitchen Caboose
Beauty salons offer a bewildering variety of treatments and almost every day one or the other type of skin care product is launched. Read More...
World Vegan Day - Vegan Diet
Vegan diet is the latest trend to lose weight. UK claims to have 3 million vegetarians and vegans including thousands of Hindus. Read More...
A recent visit to my daughter’s Pediatrician seemed like a Tsunami had washed over me. Sitting impatiently in the waiting area for an hour, the unpleasant purple poster kept glaring at me.
"9 OUT OF 10 INDIANS ARE VIT D DEFICIENT"; Read More...
I Know - I Should Quit Smoking
I know Smoking Kills!
This is a fact but the road downhill can be very treacherous is a recent realisation.
I remind myself everyday that one day I will get rid of this habit, sooner the better; because:
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Dietary Care Post Hysterctomy
What Dietary Modifications should be expected immediately prior or after surgery (Hysterectomy)?
Diet prior to the surgery: Depending upon the surgeon’s discretion the patient can be expected to consume a very light low fat semi solid Read More...
So, we have all thought about this - but, what is in your Drinking Water?
What we do not know is that the only way to know is to have it tested.
Drinking water can become contaminated at the original water source, during treatment, or during distribution to the home.
If your water comes from surface water (river or l Read More...