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January 2010

  • Herbal supplements: Know what you must before you buy
    The use of herbal supplements is on a rise like never before. With a mega change in lifestyle today, people are experiencing varied health problems. These might be stemming from an array of factors like – stress, pollution, adulteration and even environmental changes. For their general wellbeing and often even specific ailments, many are turning to herbal supplements. However, it is vital to know that all herbal supplements are not for all people.
     
  • Study proves healthy and obese do not go together

    A recent research has finally ended the longstanding argument over the state of being ‘obese yet healthy’. According to the findings, if a man is obese then he cannot be truly healthy over a longer period in time.

    The research which seems to have silenced many who held dearly to the argument that a healthy metabolism is possible despite obesity was published online in the journal – Circulation.

  • Research declares St. John’s wort ineffective for irritable bowel syndrome

    According to a recent research, it has been found that the popular herbal supplement St. John's wort is not effective in relieving the symptoms of pain and discomfort caused due to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

    The herbal supplement has long enjoyed the reputation of being an effective anti-depressant, but surprisingly it did not qualify as being better than the placebo when tested as a cure for IBS. This is the first research of its kind indicating towards its ineffectiveness.

  • Aligarh Unani and Ayurvedic Medical College

    Aligarh Unani and Ayurvedic Medical College, Aligarh, UP