It’s time to stand up and be counted among those who pledge to donate organs after death. After all, you won’t need them any more Nobody wants to think about what will happen to our bodies (or properties!) after we die. Just as sensible people make wills, sensitive persons should sign a pledge to donatie […]

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They are as common as heart attacks for people over 55. The best way to avoid stroke is to be aware of the risk factors and modify your lifestyle accordingly You know about heart attacks, but have you heard the term “brain attack”? This term is frequently used in the corridors of major hospitals. And […]

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Do yourself a favour and help the body flush out the toxins that accumulate over time. It will kickstart a healthier, more energetic phase of your life Detoxification (detox for short) is a process in which one rids the body of toxic or unhealthy substances. A medical detox usually meant the three-week period when an […]

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Breathe a sigh of relief that the sun is now hiding behind clouds most of the time. For direct exposure to harmful UV rays is not good for the skin The US celebrates July 5 as ‘Stay Out of The Sun’ Day. Yet our doctors, especially orthopaedic specialists, advise city folks to get at least […]

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Among alternative therapies, acupressure is one of the most pleasant, non-invasive treatments a patient could hope for. I have always been a big advocate of complementary healing modalities, especially for chronic diseases. Personally, I get acupressure therapy on a weekly basis to help strengthen my immune system — anyone with an autoimmune condition will benefit. […]

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Learn Yoga from a good teacher who understands your personal needs and requirements. remember, this ancient form of exercise has preventive and curative powers, besides being good for mind and soul I was introduced to this ancient practice of yoga (yuj means union ) nine years ago. The alternative medicine practitioners who were helping me […]

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If enough blood is in stock with hospitals and banks, there is no need for last-minute panic when a patient needs transfusion. that is why volunteers need to step up If you want to give back to society, there’s one way you can do it without pinching your pocket. Yes, you can do your good […]

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My interest in autoimmune disease started 10 years ago — not as a doctor, but as a patient. I went to a dermatologist to have my moles (collection of melanocytes) removed by laser therapy. I had been told it could lead to melanoma (skin cancer). Long story short, the laser treatment was not done properly, […]

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