Aloe vera: Beauty benefits for all skin types
A succulent plant with rejuvenating and soothing properties, aloe vera holds many benefits for the skin and health. It has been used in alternative medicines and cosmetics for centuries due to its benefits. It is used it various forms – as a gel, oil, juice, the whole plant and in creams, soaps and tablets. People who have sensitive skin can also use […]
10 tips to reduce coughing bouts at night
Who amongst us doesn’t know how frustrating and bothersome chronic, persistent coughing at night can be! Loss of sleep, exhaustion, irritability, urinary incontinence, and inability to perform daily activities the next day are just some of the negative outcomes we experience with this type of cough. So, is there a way we can at least […]
Delhi Reinvents Itself Again — But Just Can’t Clean Up its Act
By Jawahar Malhotra NEW DELHI, India: A few days ago, on March 12, a huge Indian tricolor on a 207 foot tall pole was raised in the heart of Delhi’s commercial district by the Flag Foundation of India, with hopes that it would send a message of pride, national identity and raise the spirits of […]
Health benefits of curry leaves
Kadi patta or curry leaves is a staple in Indian dishes. Commonly used as seasoning, this leaf adds a special flavour to every dish. But there is more to the humble curry leaf than simply flavour. Packed with carbohydrates, fiber, calcium, phosphorous, irons and vitamins like vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin E, curry leaves […]
Masala chai – a tasty cup of health!
There has always been a great controversy about whether green tea or masala chai is better for the body. While the debate rages on there has been news that Olympic athletes drink masala chai to help them better deal with the pain, inflammation and fatigue they experience after a grueling session. So what is it that this unique drink […]
Morning to Asia by Tunnel – and Back to Europe over Bridge by Evening
By Jawahar Malhotra ISTANBUL, Turkey: The haze that had descended overnight like a thick grey veil over the mouth of the Bosphorus had brought all ship traffic to a halt, with visibility over water down to nil and over land to just 400 meters, and forced many Istanbulites to make huge changes to their commuting […]
CANCER CURE & PREVENTION SERIES – Steady Progress in the War on Cancer
Editor’s Note A folk tale describes a young woman, who wanted Gautama Buddha to revive her dead child. Buddha told her he could do so, if she could bring mustard seed from any household that had not experienced a death. In modern times, cancer seems to be a pervasive cause of chronic disease and death. […]
Holi special: Tips to prevent hair damage pre and post Holi
Hair salons claim that they have maximum customers after Holi as women rush in to repair their damaged locks. Evaluating the damage done to your hair and skin during Holi, scientists opine that much more care has to be taken of your hair than your skin, as the skin’s recuperating capacities are more. Chemical colours […]
5 tests diabetics should take regularly
Diabetes is linked to a number of health conditions and complications. The most scary part of diabetes is that the associated complications progress gradually and become a huge problem later on when controlling them becomes really difficult. Therefore, ideally people with diabetes should be aware of physical changes that take place in them and should […]
Donating Bone Marrow: Win-win Situation
HOUSTON: The main goal of our project is to bring awareness to the need for potential bone marrow donors and the importance of bone marrow donations. This applies to not only the public as a whole, but also to certain communities that are under-represented in the donor registry. Coming from the South Asian community, an […]
Tram Riders, Bridge Anglers and Gypsy Children in Istanbul
By Jawahar Malhotra ISTANBUL, Turkey: The tram token machine besides the back edge of the sidewalk had taken my 5TL (for Turkish Lira) note and was now asking a question in Turkish. The right button had an OK below it, the left one was more incomprehensible, so I hit ‘OK’ and guessed right. In the […]
Exercise May Be the Most Effective Weapon Against Aging
Keeping active may be the secret to staying young for both mice and men. Researchers from Canada’s McMaster University discovered that endurance exercise could halt the aging process in a group of mice, even though they were genetically engineered to age faster. These furry creatures continued to exhibit the same youthful appearance as normal mice […]
5 reasons why vitamin A is really good for you!
While we need all vitamins for our body to function in the optimum manner, we need to know how each of them work individually to better our health. Here’s how vitamin A helps us. Can prevent cancer: The dreaded C-word can be kept at bay by including foods rich in vitamin A in your diet. According […]
Yoga a boon for breast cancer survivors
Breast cancer survivors, if they practise yogafor as little as three months, may significantly reduce fatigue and inflammation, shows research. “Modest yoga practise over a period of several months could have substantial benefits for breast cancer survivors,” claimed Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, professor of psychiatry and psychology at Ohio State University in the US. “The results could easily generalise to other groups of people […]
New Katy Location Flourishes; Best in Class Looks to Further Expand in Texas
Best in Class Looks to Offer Top Rate Education Services to Students across the State KATY: Best in Class Education Center, a top-of-the-line education enrichment center focusing on Math and English, is looking to further expand in the state of Texas after seeing great success with local resident Ira Giri and her new center in […]
50% of diabetics do not adhere to insulin treatment practices
More than 80 percent of people have psychological resistance to taking insulin injections which remains a critical component of treatment of diabetes, medical experts said. ‘Insulin remains a critical component of treatment of diabetes. At present injection remains the only practical means to deliver insulin,’ S.V. Madhu, secretary, Research Society for Study of Diabetes in India […]
Beat hair loss at home with these yoga asanas
Hair loss is one of the most talked about and common conditions that people suffer from, and ironically is one of the most common problems that people want a solution for. But, instead of reaching for artificial methods to stop hair fall and stimulate hair growth, try an all natural method – yoga. Here are […]
Exercise May Be the Most Effective Weapon Against Aging
Keeping active may be the secret to staying young for both mice and men. Researchers from Canada’s McMaster University discovered that endurance exercise could halt the aging process in a group of mice, even though they were genetically engineered to age faster. These furry creatures continued to exhibit the same youthful appearance as normal mice […]
Migraine in teens linked to chewing gum
There’s good news for parents who suffer sleepless nights due to the headaches suffered by their adolescent children. All they need to do now is to find out if their children are chewing gum. And put an end to the habit. That’s the finding of a study by Nathan Watemberg of the Tel Aviv University-affiliated […]
A Tribute to a Benefactor and His Vision to Educate Young Kids
By Jawahar Malhotra HOUSTON: As twenty young kids stood on the steps of the stage of the cafetorium playing “Amazing Grace” on their musical recorders and four elder ones stood above them accompanying on their violins, the projected picture of a beaming, robust David Raj smiled down on them and the audience and eerily, it […]
