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November 2009

  • Aromatherapy essential oils: Some properties
    Aromatherapy is based on the use of volatile oils derived from plants. These oils when used therapeutically help in the physical and emotional well being of an individual. Aromatherapy uses two kinds of oils – essential oils and carrier oils. Essential oils are the base of this therapy and are actually the true essence of the plants from which they are derived.
     
  • Stress busting pills do not fight stress for good: Herbalist

    On the eve of the National Stress Awareness Day, Deborah Grant a renowned herbalist world over, has warned people who resort to stress busting medications and pills that, this might only prove to be a temporary solution, as pills are not helpful in relieving stress for ever.

  • Green tea extract is helpful in keeping oral cancer at bay: Study

    After conducting studies on green tea extract, the University of Texas Cancer Center has concluded that this herbal extract plays a significant role in preventing oral cancer. It is helpful in patients having a pre-malignant condition called oral leukoplakia.

    A lot of studies have indicated the usefulness of green tea extracts against bone loss, for lung protection, in colon cancer, prostrate cancer, heart diseases and now oral cancer as well.

  • Alternative therapies aid painless natural birthing

    While thinking of natural birthing instantly brings labour pains to mind, doctors today are eagerly turning to alternative therapies to ensure a painless natural birthing process, devoid of all pain killing medication. 

     
  • Drinking tea everyday keeps heart trouble away: Study
    Through 47 published studies, on effects of caffeinated drinks, Independent dietician, Dr Carrie Ruxton at King’s College, London, has further strengthened the findings that caffeinated drinks like tea, coffee and cocoa are good for the heart, mind and longevity.
     
    These drinks have already been proven to be rich in antioxidants and the recent study by Ruxton proves that it is also quite beneficial for the heart, mental functioning, alertness, and short term memory.
     
  • Yoga meets aromatherapy at Old Town Yoga

    In a workshop never held before, acupuncturist and author David Crow is planning to bring two different therapies together and present an amalgamation of Yoga and Aromatherapy Old Town Yoga studio. The workshop will be held from November 13-15 and is called ‘Contemplative Aromatherapy’.

     
  • Yoga scores over Western medicines for back pain: Research
    A new research has shown an effective, consistent and drug free solution to a problem that ails almost everyone at one stage or the other. A recent study published by the journal ‘spine’ has found that people suffering from low back pain can find a more effective cure in the ancient practice of yoga as compared to the modern day medicines.
     
  • EU sounds herbal drug mix alert

    Following the reports of increase in drug trafficking in European markets, the European Union has sounded an alert regarding the same, as drug dealers are getting innovative in their strategies.

    Despite many drugs and herbal mixes being deemed illegal in the European markets they are still available to the customers. Despite being banned these herbal mixes are more easily available online, from where they can be purchased without a problem.

  • Global demand for nutraceutical ingredients expected to rise sharply

    As per the latest World Nutraceutical Ingredients report the global demand for the nutraceutical ingredients, is expected to increase by over 6.2 percent by the year 2013, to reach the $21.8 billion mark. This will ensure that the size of the industry reaches a whopping $236 billion globally.

     
  • Shahnaz Husain gets three prestigious global awards

    India’s top beauty entrepreneur and Padma Shree Awardee, Shahnaz Husain has once again been awarded for her tremendous efforts in the business of beauty and Ayurveda; this time internationally.