In the world of aromatherapy, essential oils play a vital role. Their usage for massages and other therapeutic relaxation techniques as well as to treat certain ailments is common in alternative medicine systems. Essential oils are the next big revolution in the cosmetic industry. Most of the ‘natural’ skincare products have them listed under ingredients. Of course, being completely natural, their goodness definitely surpasses the chemically loaded skincare routine the world has been following to date. So, let’s find out more about essential oils and their forms. ABC of Essential Oils Essenti ..read more

Being the largest internal organ of our body, the liver does myriad jobs to keep our body functioning and healthy. It aids in digestion, detoxifies the body, produces proteins and stores glucose, among many others. Any malfunction in the liver will lead to the digestive process going haywire. Even the brain will not function as effectively since it will be clogged with toxins. Knowingly or unknowingly, it is the bitter truth that we have been testing our liver strength far too much. Were you drinking at the bar last weekend? Or digging in the plate full of high fat and carb meals? Remember, wh ..read more

The newest superheroes in the world of skincare are essential oils. They have been a traditional part of the daily beauty regimen of women around the world. Aromatherapy and naturopathy hugely rely on various essential oils for their treatments. Scientists have recently accorded the benefits of these plant compounds and research is still continuing on their definitive use in the Western Medical System. Meanwhile, the beauty industry has welcomed them with open arms. They are being extensively used in cosmetic products. So this begs the question - what are essential oils? How do they help in ke ..read more

When I was a kid, my granny used to tell me a story of a superhero who used to chase all the monsters away. And then she used to tell me that superheroes are so very powerful, that they help the society by protecting it from all dangers and chase away the monsters. When I grew up, I got to relate this with my biology classes with various organs that do the same job. Take liver for example. It protects our body, carries out its duties like storage of glycogen, vitamins and minerals, production of bile, regulation of enzymes in the body, and driving away dangerous toxins from the system. Liver ..read more

We have all known through ages that many organs constitute our body and dysfunctional or damaged condition of any organ is enough to be troublesome. Every organ is essential for a smooth and hindrance free lifestyle be it external organs like eyes, skin or internal organs like heart, lungs and liver. Liver is one such organ in the human body which exists at the right side of one’s belly and weighs around 1200-1500 grams. It is the largest solid organ in the human body as we know it, and is the only organ that has a regenerative power. This means that even if a small part of the liver is in wor ..read more

Covid Consequences: Liver Damage Prevention and Treatment in Ayurveda It is strange how fate plays its cards. When I was a kid, I have faint memories of writing essays about how I imagine our future lives in 2020 would be like. It all sounded too good to be true and everything appeared rosy. After all, the future is always bright with so many new scientific advancements coming our way each day, right? Tables turned, 2020 has been one of the worst years in the history of mankind, hands down. And 2021 is proving to be one step ahead - when we had thought we could not see anything worse. Reason ..read more

Staphylococcus and Streptococcus are the common bacteria causing infection in skin. It commonly includes Boils and Cellulitis. Causes of Bacterial Infection of the Skin Even though everyone is exposed to bacteria, only a few get affected by infection due to certain factors like: Diabetes. Low immune power. Damaged skin due to burns, eczema, cracks or dry skin. Surgical intervention, giving injections without proper aseptic precautions. Any trauma or injury due to fall or accidents. Obesity. Spread of infection from infected person through razor, towels, pillow cover, etc. Certain diseases l ..read more

Varicocele is a condition in which the blood is unable to travel through the veins of the scrotum normally. The blood pools inside the major vein, pampiniform plexus, causing a blockage. Similar to varicose veins in the leg, varicoceles may result in pain and swelling. The scrotum is the loose bag containing the testicles. In the case of varicoceles, the arteries that supply blood to the reproductive glands do not function normally. The veins become enlarged and appear to be entangled making it look like lots of worms wriggling beneath the skin. That is why varicocele is also referred to as th ..read more

When the veins inside the scrotum become enlarged, the condition is called varicoceles. The scrotum is the loose bag of skin that holds the testicles. The vein which gets enlarged is known as the pampiniform plexus. 10% to 15% of men contract varicoceles. It is comparable to the varicose vein in the leg. The male anatomy differs on both sides. Varicoceles generally happen on the left side of the body. Pampiniform plexus on the left side of the scrotum gets enlarged and disrupts the blood flow. Varicoceles can start at puberty but will not be noticed as very rarely are they painful at that stag ..read more

When you look outside your window today, chances are that you may locate a few Neem trees close by. And to most of us, these lush green trees are a great reminder of grandparents’ home remedies. But instead of lowering its popularity, such bittersweet memories only add to the reputation of Neem in Ayurveda. It is worthy to note that every part of this simple-looking tree is used around India in the medicine, cosmetic and personal care industries. So what is it that makes Neem such an integral part of our life? Well, let’s find out! What Makes Neem a Popular Medicine Ayurveda discovered it cent ..read more