Several individuals ailing from a life-menacing cardiac problem called severe aortic stenosis can be benefited by a trial therapy which circumvents the need for open heart operation for replacing aortic valves, a novel research has indicated. Nearly one and a half million people in the U.S. have aortic stenosis – an advancing constricting of the aortic valve which thwarts pumping of blood supply from the heart to the rest of the body & brains. Around 300000 of such individuals have an adequately acute problem that necessitates the valves to be artificially replaced. However open heart surgery could carry significant risk for around 1 in 3 patients, several of them being aged for whom there is presently no effectual therapy. Edwards Lifesciences Corp, California has provided funding and is behind the development of this investigational treatment created for properly positioning a novel aortic valve sans major surgical intervention. The replaced valve is affixed to catheter and threading  [...]

Majority of the people suffering from headaches have individual ploys for respite – glugging down water, taking aspirin, exercising or possibly napping. However for over twenty-nine million people suffering from migraines, the anguish could be tricky in escaping. Novel study indicates that intravenous intake of aspirin – a migraine therapy that has been largely employed in EU – might be an effectual migraine therapy in the United States. Scientists accessed info of over 160 patients with hospitalization in U.K. for treating continual headache experienced on a daily basis and were offered standard of 5 dosages of aspirin intravenously. As per research finding appearing in the latest edition of the journal ‘American Academy of Neurology’ 2/3rds of the patients cited a lowering in pains post-therapy. Aspirin intake in pill form is effectual in the treatment of severe migraine types. However according to Doctor Peter Goadsby co-authoring the research, administering an additionally  [...]

Nutrigenomics is a nascent science that endeavours at marrying genetics along with diet, researching the manner in which genes are interacting with foods at the molecular-level. Genetic info of clients is presently being employed by health centres for developing customized diet to aid in preventing diseases or improving weight reduction. The procedure is astonishingly uncomplicated – taking swabs from the cheeks of clients employing custom-testing kits, dropping the swabs inside plastic bottles, sealing them and then transported them to laboratories for evaluation. In the interim, several nutrigenomics studies are being employed for developing purposeful or fortified food forms, particularly targeting varied conditions (like arteriosclerosis-staving shake). Candidacy for Nutrigenomics Any person could employ the DNA diet; an array of services are obtainable on the net that have not been properly regulated or screened, but, there is diminutive supervision in this process hence it  [...]

Many of us often resort to granny’s home cures and several of these truly do appear to have a favourable effect. Although science has not corroborated it, in case it is not causing any harm and one is able to comprehend the encouraging effects then they are definitely worth trying. Outlined herewith are several highly effectual, fascinating & unusual home cures. Foul Breath Yoghurt Eating a mini cup of curds or yoghurt daily could have an inhibiting action on odour-producing bacterial forms. Carrot Chomping down raw carrot is a good idea when one is sensing foul-smelling breath. Frequently, putrefying food specks lodged in the mouth trigger foul breath and chewing on carrots helps in stimulating salivation that provides riddance from them. Moreover, fibre presence in carrots has a tooth-brushing effect on the gum and tooth areas. Bruising Onion Mixing onion post-grating alongside some salt, packing it over the bruises and grasping it in place for around 10 minutes  [...]

A latest teen behaviour is bound to cause utter distress to parents in the United States. Physicians have uncovered a much-concealed type of intentional self-harm by teens – object-embedding using items like needle, wood-based sharp items underneath the skin. In the recent past, issues with self-mutilation, especially amongst teenagers have caught the notice of media & in scientific researches. Self-mutilation is inflicting oneself with wounds unintended to being terminal though there is proof that individuals into the habit of harming themselves are at a greater risk of committing suicides. However a novel research done of six hundred kids who underwent radiotherapy imaging method in the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Ohio has indicated to another little-known type of deliberate self-harm (DSH) wherein kids insert objects underneath their skin. The kids underwent radiotherapy to assist in removing the small objects inserted within their soft tissues and were part of a long-standing  [...]

A latest snippet appearing in the NY Times pondered whether the small numbers of patients who could manage to pay for added attention & admittance to their physicians in a boutique/ concierge practice of medicine may be ethically fraught as the additional bucks are deployed for supporting the conventional general practice which the huge mainstream of patients presently get. The word ‘concierge’ brings to mind plush hotel personnel tending to all your needs – answering queries, speaking multiple lingos, booking reservation to eateries, event and tour. Concierges at hotels are your insiders, people possessing personal information of whatever is necessary for you and one is given personal tending and pampering. Now envisage, your doctor offering the analogous thoughtful and considerate service. Undeniably, a petite yet rising numbers of doctors are providing such boutique care additionally dubbed retainer/concierge medicine. Doctors offer services classically not coming under  [...]

Limu moui or limu is the brownish aquatic macro algae thriving in oceans and the most wholesome algal type present beyond Tonga. It is a nutrient warehouse and deemed a useful food form containing an array of mineral, vitamin, EFA, antioxidant, phytochemicals, fiber and amino acids. Limu could proffer the apt recuperative means necessary for tiding over an illness. Fucoidan is an innate constituent present in limu that has potent cancer combatant features. In regards to boosting immune system, limu is comparable to breast milk since it offers commendable immune support. The extraordinary sugars known as glyconutrients present in limu are believed to egg on NK (natural killer) cells for combating varied ailments. In study findings, glyconutrients also aid in mobilizing WBC (white blood cells) for ably engulfing and destroying communicable micro-organisms. It has high levels of active plant enzymes which are totally lacking in foods post-cooking and are crucial for immune functioning, protein  [...]

Tai chi is a form of low impact, aerobic, weight bearing as well as unwinding exercise form practiced extensively in China for over two thousand years. It started off as a martial art form and gradually took on the function of improving health mentally and physically. Practising of tai chi is done in an array of styles involving gradual, gentle moves, deep-breathing and meditating at times known as ‘moving meditation’. Several tai chi practitioners have cited improved feelings of happiness & health alongside a plethora of health gains. It is also believed that tai chi helps in improving the flow of chi or energy via the body which leads to improved wellness and wide-ranging advantages that comprise of: Improvement in vigour, co-ordination, suppleness and conditioning. Lowered pains and rigidity. Improved equilibrium and lesser likelihood of falling. Improved sleep patterns. Heightened alertness, feeling calm and general feeling of well-being. Enhanced heart health. Lessening  [...]