Here’s a radical idea for you, one that could land you in big trouble in some of the darker corners of the world. And by darker corners, I mean the U.S. or Europe. “No disease that can be treated by diet should be treated by any other means.” That sentence was uttered by Maimonides, the famous Spanish-born, Sephardic physician of medieval times. It could also have been uttered by Dr. […]
Google’s uber-geeky research into neural networks — to make computers work more like human brains — looks a lot smarter. While most of us were thinking that research would turn out speech recognition consumer products, it actually turns out that Google has applied its neural networks to the challenge of making its vast data centers run as efficiently as possible, preventing the unnecessary consumption of energy and thus saving money. […]
MERS-CoV, short for Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus, first surfaced in Saudi Arabia in spring 2012. As of Wednesday, 571 cases of MERS have been confirmed in 18 countries, according to the World Health Organization. Two of those cases were in the United States. There have been 171 deaths worldwide. Here are five things you should know about MERS: It’s a coronavirus MERS is in the same family of viruses […]
Main nerve from gut found to send signals to the brain that effect behaviour When vagus nerve is cut wariness and fear are reduced Relearning a new response to a stimulus also becomes slower The old adage that you should always ‘trust your gut’ has some weight, new research reveals. We often ‘feel’ threatening situations in our stomachs and, while the brain has long been viewed as the […]
A pregnancy is a certainly something to celebrate, and now, a growing number of women have discovered a new way to showcase their treasured bumps. California-based company Pacific Face Painters is just one of the services available today to paint the bellies of expectant mothers with beautiful art. From Hindu elephants and birds to floral nature scenes and even the imaginings of an unborn baby resting just beneath the surface, […]
Much of 21st century chronic disease is due to a breakdown in the coordination and balance of the immune system. Immunomodulation is a key term that refers to the control and coordination of the immune system. Specific herbs, nutrients and botanical co-factors help to improve the immunodulatory systems of the body. Beta glucans have been shown to be one of the best immunomodulation substances with powerful health benefits. The immune […]
Why a colon cleanse is necessary first Before you consider maximizing your liver function, be sure to cleanse your colon first. Why? A major function of the liver is to clean your blood, and the best way to make it as easy as possible for the liver to do this is to cleanse the colon first, so the blood that comes to your liver is as toxin-free as possible. If […]
A ring belonging to an 18th Century Indian ruler has been sold at an auction in London amid criticism from heritage groups. The jewelled golden ring was sold for £145,000 by Christie’s auction house. It belonged to Tipu Sultan, a Muslim king, and is notable because it was inscribed with the name of a Hindu God. Tipu Sultan is best known for fighting against British rule in India. The ring […]
Kolkatta: Mountaineer Chhanda Gayen, the second civilian woman from West Bengal to scale Mount Everest, has gone missing after she was caught in an avalanche on the Kanchenjunga peak, a state minister said on Wednesday. The West Bengal government has swung into action to rescue the missing woman, Housing Minister Arup Biswas said in Kolkata. “Gayen and two of her Sherpas who had gone on an expedition to Kanchenjunga have gone […]
Colony of 30 Aesculapian snakes has been living by Regent’s Canal They are not venomous but kill prey like rats by constricting them Snakes now face possible cull by London Invasive Species Initiative Expert criticised decision and said colony already lives peacefully in Wales Of all the places you’d expect to find an 8ft snake that squeezes rats and birds to death, central London probably wouldn’t be the first. But […]
