High blood pressure, or hypertension, is more than just a number on a monitor. It’s a silent condition that slowly wears down the heart, arteries, and kidneys. This disease is responsible for about 18 ...

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Baba Ramdev, yoga guru, has promoted what he says is a powerful Ayurvedic cure for organ swelling and inflammation, especially of the liver and kidneys. His remedy? Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa), a ...

Studies on the cultural importance of unconventional food plants (UFP) have been scarce, in contrast to a vast literature focusing on medicinal plants. We adopted the widely used criterion of cultural ...

Inflammation is a common pathological process underlying a range of chronic conditions, from cancer to autoimmune diseases, and the search for natural anti-inflammatory agents continues to reveal ...

Engaging in eye exercises to strengthen the eye muscles and improve blood circulation to the eyes. (Image: Canva) September is also a month for raising awareness about visual health, highlighting two ...

Punarnav͏a, also known as tarvi͏ne, is a versatile plant widely used in A͏yurvedic medicine. Discover this traditional herb with strong healing properties. Punarnava has long been valued for its ...

Picture a serene lake, spanning 60 acres, encircled by a walkway and adorned with tall palm trees on one side. In the evenings, locals take a stroll, sit on benches and chat, occasionally pausing to ...

How To Reduce Uric Acid: Our bodies produce uric acid as a waste product following the breakdown of items called purines. These purines are present in various foods and drinks. If uric acid levels ...