Thousands years ago, our ancestors had discovered some exceptionally useful medical and healing techniques to gift superior health, wisdom and quality of life to the mankind. However, as centuries passed, this ancient wisdom was hidden in our ancient scriptures and one man has took the challenge to bring it back to the practice for the society. Dr Pankaj Naram has amassed a treasure trove of information in India’s traditional medicinal […]
You might know bay leaves as a flavor in Asian dishes. It’s a refreshing and aromatic herb. But several people are unaware that bay leaf is incredible for your health as well. Bay leaf aka bay-laurel comes from the family lauraceae. Used widely in traditional medicine, the herb is also regarded as a symbol of honor. Ancient Greeks would crown their war heroes and Olympians with a wreath of bay […]
The Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine is being blocked by many of India’s net providers. The online tool allows the public to see old versions of websites and contains more than 302 billion saved web pages. Affected users are being shown a message saying that access has been restricted under the orders of the government’s Department of Telecommunications. However, no explanation has been given. “Courts and security agencies do block certain […]
NASA has already gained immense amount of insight into important aspects of Mars, thanks to its reliable Martian rovers, which have been scaling the rocky terrain for years. One such rover is Curiosity, which has shown its efficiency time and again by beaming back spectacular images of the Red Planet, which will assist the space agency in its future mission to Mars. The 4D droid is also responsible for one […]
It is a widely accepted notion that the brain controls all aspects of sleep, but a new research revealed that a muscle protien may hold key to certain sleep disorder. The study shows that the protein in the muscle can lessen the effects of sleep loss in mice. The finding gives scientists a new target besides the brain to develop therapies for people with excessive sleepiness. Joseph Takahashi, Chairman of […]
If you have severe abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting, then you might be suffering from an infection known as gastroenteritis. Gastroenteritis is a bacterial or parasitic infection marked by diarrhoea, cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever. It is caused by eating contaminated food. Though there are medicines easily available in the market to treat gastroenteritis, but one can also opt for simple natural remedies to get relief from the pain. Here […]
US space agency NASA is opening up an opportunity where eclipse viewers around the country can participate in a nation-wide science experiment by collecting cloud and temperature data from their phones. The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment, or GLOBE, Program is a NASA-supported research and education program that encourages students and citizen scientists to collect and analyze environmental observations. GLOBE Observer is a free, easy-to-use app that […]
For those who believe in the power of natural ingredients, the local grocery store comes as a boon. Indigenous fruits and vegetables can not only add zing to our everyday meals but also create effective, easy remedies for the most common health and beauty woes. Take potatoes, for example – these chunky tubers are probably one of the most popular ingredients in the world. From the all-time International favourite, French […]
Individuals with higher levels of neuroticism — a personality trait associated with negative emotions — are likely to have longer lifespan and lower risk of mortality, regardless of their health conditions, a study has claimed. Persons with high levels of neuroticism are more likely to experience negative emotions — including irritability, frustration, nervousness, worry, and guilt — compared with those who have lower levels of neuroticism. “Our findings are important […]
Alcohol may improve memory about information learned before the drinking session began, a new study from University of Exeter in Britain has claimed. The researchers are, however, keen to stress that this limited positive effect should be considered alongside the well-established negative effects of excessive alcohol on memory and mental and physical health. If someone is dealing with alcoholism and needs help, they can seek support by searching for an interventionist […]
