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         Medline

 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/ 

Medlineplus Health Information

 http://www.medlineplus.gov

Medscape

 http://www.medscape.com 

Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy

 http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual/  

Moody Medical Library Links

 http://libux.utmb.edu/links/ 

National Guideline Clearinghouse

 http://www.guideline.gov/ 

PubMed

 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/PubMed/    

PubMed

 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Search the Studies: Clinical Research Database

 http://clinicalstudies.info.nih.gov/

E-Books for Health Care professionals

Free E-Books section 

1 NCBI Bookshelf: -

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=Books

These electronic books can be accessed from specific chapters or sections, it is more like an electronic journal in the ability to search it and go to a specific area rather than scrolling through the whole book to reach the part that is needed.Links within PubMed articles are linked to the NCBI books so you can use information chaining, and the books are also linked to PubMed articles. Books and new features will be added as they become available as this service is evolving.

 2 Free Books 4 Doctors: -

www.freebooks4doctors.com

Created and maintained by the same organization as Free Medical Journals. Like FMJ, the web site has the same interface and searching is not provided. The books are listed in alphabetical order and by subject specialty. This site offers books in several languages other than English.

3 Medical eBooks: -

http://medical-ebooks.blogspot.com/

Medical eBooks provides links to over 1,400 free ebooks. A description of books, ISBN, and publisher information is provided. Searching is done by a keyword and subject areas are provided for specific health/medical area. This site sends you to other sites to download the material.

4 Project Gutenberg: -

http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Category:Health_Bookshelf

Project Gutenberg is the first and largest single collection of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.

5 Feed Books: -

http://www.feedbooks.com/original

A description of books, ISBN, and publisher information is provided. Searching is done by a keyword and subject areas are provided for specific health/medical area. This site sends you to other sites to download the material.

6 Book Wire: -

http://www.bookwire.com/

Bookwire makes it easier for people to discover, evaluate, order, and experience books. Powered by Bowker's Books in Print® database, Bookwire makes it easy to search and discover over 20 million book titles, including print, e-books, audio books and more.

Bookwire features popular category pages that readers can access to get information about bestsellers and new releases, and find titles that match their discovery interests. Bookwire™ Author Pages and the Bookwire Author Index features author biographies and links to all titles available on Bookwire.com. Bookwire and Bowker’s SEO Title Cards make it easy for readers to share titles with their friends on major social networks.

  

Some Others are 

1. Book Spot

http://www.bookspot.com/
 

2. Books2Read.com Bookstore

http://www.books2read.com/servlet/ssitest
 

3. BookWire (Bowker)

http://www.bookwire.com/

4. The eBook Directory

http://www.ebookdirectory.com 

Medical Search Engines on the Web

1 Medical Search Engines:-

To search the millions of documents available on the web, a number of tools for search are available. Each search engine has its strengths and weaknesses. Selection of the most powerful search engines which has more powerful search strategies can certainly help the user in getting what is actually wanted. Some of best search engines are.-

2 Search-22:- http://www.search-22.com/:- Search-22 is a very special directory of search engines. There are thousands of great search engines online that you may have never heard of. Search-22 provides direct access to some of these search destinations, making it easy for you to write your query one time and get the results from different resources by clicking the different search buttons. Search-22 is aimed to help you become an expert in Web searching in no time by providing you with links to some of the best search tools available online. 3 IMedsearch:- http://www.imedisearch.com/ IMedisearch is a customized Google engine specifically built to search medical-related resources. Hence, it enjoys the same advantages of a normal Google search engine - fast speed, deep search and highly relevant results. The difference between iMedisearch and normal Google search is that iMedisearch overcomes Google's weaknesses; thereby its results are from reputables sources and more fitting for the searchers. 4 SearchMedica:- http://www.searchmedica.com/ SearchMedica is to improve the practice of medicine by allowing physicians and medical practitioners to discover the most relevant, authoritative, and timely clinical information on the Internet and to find it quickly and easily. Specifically, we aim to: ·         answer your clinical question ·         offer additional medically-relevant information and ·         satisfy your curiosity 5 Modern Medicine:- http://www.modernmedicine.com/ ModernMedicine brings together best-in-class content and tools from credible and trusted information sources and from a leading group of advisors, consultants, and key opinion leaders to create a web community for health professionals. ModernMedicine is an editorially neutral information resource; a diverse group of content affiliates provide the tools and information which populate over 65 resource centers on ModernMedicine—covering medical and surgical specialties, the business of medicine, and education/learning programs. 6 Health Line:- http://www.healthline.com Healthline is a medical information search engine. Healthline is solely dedicated to finding medical information online, and it offers medically filtered results developed by trained medical personnel. It's really an excellent tool for finding all kinds of medical information. Healthline's search results are powered by a combination of open source and proprietary algorithms. Results are filtered in that we crawl and index about 62,000 websites that we have identified, by virtue of their organizational, governmental or educational affiliation, accreditation, and other means, as the excellent sources for relevant consumer health information.

Medical encyclopedias on the Internet

Encyclopedias:- Medical encyclopedias on the Internet include: 

1 Medscape:-  

http://www.medscape.com

Medscape offers specialists, primary care physicians, and other health professionals the Web's most robust and integrated multi-specialty medical information and education tool. After a simple, one time, free registration, Medscape automatically delivers the users to the site specified or that best fits the profile if no specification is made. Other Medsacpe resources include treatment updates, practice guidelines, conference summaries, library services, patient resources and multispeciality links.

2 Healthfinder: -

http://www.healthfinder.gov/search.htm

Healthfinder is a free gateway to reliable consumer health and human services information developed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthfinder can lead to selected online publications, clearinghouses, databases, web sites, and support and self-help groups, as well as the government agencies and not-for-profit organizations that produce reliable information for the public.

3 Dictionaries:-

Internet provides a number of sites for dictionaries, encyclopaedia and other guides. Because of the highly specialized language of medical questions, it is important to use reputable dictionaries and guides to affirm the spelling and nature of a medical query. There are a number of good dictionaries and guides that are available for this purpose. Some of the online dictionaries available on net in the field of medicine are as follows:

4 Infomedical:- 

http://home.ipoline.com/~guoli/med/dict0.htm

Infomedical is a dictionary of On-Line Medical Resources. It contains about 1400 entries of medical terms with explanations and hypertext links to resources on the Internet. Terms are arranged alphabetically. Users can click on to the particular word they want to know and get more information.

5 Kaiser Permanente's Medical Glossary:-

http://www.scl.ncal.kaiperm.org/glossary/

Kaiser Permanente is a nonprofit, group practice prepayment health plan that seeks to improve and maintain the health of its members through affordable and quality healthcare. Activities include Online health care and offers hundreds of health education classes. Links to various directories and phone numbers are also given as part of the service. The medical glossary contains new terms and medical conditions.

Exercise and Physical Activity Ideas

Aerobic activity raises your heart rate and keeps it up for a while. This increases the amount of oxygen delivered to your heart and muscles. Over time, this kind of activity benefits your heart, your muscles, your mood and self-esteem, and your amount of energy. It can lower your blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, body fat, anxiety and depression, and fatigue.

Finding the right activity

Experts say to do regular moderate activity and/or vigorous-intensity activity.
Here are some ideas for both types of activities. You can boost many of the moderate activities in the left column to a vigorous level by doing them faster or harder.¹

Moderate intensity	Vigorous intensity
General exercise: Brisk walking Light to moderate calisthenics (for example, home exercises, back exercises, getting up and down from the floor) Low-impact aerobic dancing Jogging on a small trampoline Weight lifting, body building, using a lot of effort Light to moderate workouts on gym equipment like Nautilus or Universal machines or a rowing machine	General exercise: Walking uphill, jogging or running Heavy calisthenics (push-ups, sit-ups, jumping jacks, etc.) High impact aerobic dancing Jumping rope Using a stair-climber or skiing machine Stationary bicycling, with vigorous effort
Water exercises: Treading water with moderate effort Water aerobics or water calisthenics Kayaking, canoeing, white-water rafting Springboard or platform diving Paddle boating	Water exercises: Swimming laps with fast, vigorous effort Treading water with fast, vigorous effort Water jogging Rowing a canoe in competition Skin diving and scuba diving
Outdoor activities: Fishing and hunting Playing with a Frisbee Children's games, like hopscotch, 4-square, and dodge ball Playing on playground equipment Downhill skiing Shoveling snow	Outdoor activities: Horseback riding—trotting or galloping Competitive sports like rugby, field hockey, and soccer Hiking with a backpack Mountain biking Ice skating quickly (more than 9 mph) Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
House and yard work: Sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping floors Washing the car with vigorous effort Sweeping the garage, sidewalk, or patio Washing the dog Mowing or raking the lawn Digging in the garden	House and yard work: Carrying groceries upstairs Carrying boxes or furniture Baling hay or cleaning the barn with vigorous effort

Adding variety to a fitness program is a good way to keep motivated.

• Vary the activity. If you are getting bored with walking, try swimming or an aerobics class.
• Vary the place. Try a new route for walking or biking or even a different room for your exercises or stretching. By having several options, you can pick one that suits your mood or schedule.
• Vary the time. Do your exercises at different times and for different amounts of time. If you become bored with your noon walk, try exercising in the early morning or after work or school. Instead of doing one 45-minute session, do three 15-minute sessions.

Activity at the office

If your job includes lots of sitting, try adding these short bursts of activity to your day:

• Use your commute to do some extra walking. Park several blocks away, or get off the bus a few stops early.
• Use the stairs instead of the elevator, at least for a few floors.
• Suggest holding meetings with colleagues during a walk inside or outside the building.
• Go the extra distance when possible: Get your coffee on another floor (use the stairs) or use the restroom that's the farthest from your office.
• If you need to speak to a coworker, walk to that person's office or station rather than using e-mail or the phone.
• Use your morning and afternoon breaks to take quick 15-minute walks.

Coaching and teaching

If you are bored with a sport or activity you once enjoyed, coaching or giving instruction can renew your interest.

• Youth leagues for organized sports are often seeking good coaches.
• If you ski, offer instructions at a ski resort.
• If you cycle, offer to lead a group of schoolchildren on a bike ride to teach bicycle safety.
• Offer to lead an informal fitness class at your workplace during lunch or after work.

Competition

Competition can be a good motivator because:

• It gives you a specific and measurable goal to work toward.
• Learning the details of a new course or event and then preparing for it can restore the excitement and challenge that's gone from more familiar competitions.

Helping to plan or organize a competitive event instead of entering it can provide friendship and fun with others interested in the same activity.

Cross-training

Cross-training is the combination of various activities to spread the work among various muscle groups. Cross-training has some important advantages:

• It prevents boredom by providing variety. It can help you break out of a slump.
• It helps you maintain balance among your various muscle groups. For instance, runners who have developed powerful leg muscles might cross-train to strengthen the upper body, which does not get a good workout from running.
• It reduces the risk of injuries because the same muscles are not being stressed in the same way during every workout.

Some exercise machines, such as elliptical cross-trainers, can help you cross-train. Or you can use exercise machines that give variety to your program by working muscle groups that aren't heavily used in your primary activity.

Migraine Headaches

Is this topic for you?

This topic is about migraine headaches. If you are looking for information about tension headaches, see Tension Headaches.
If you are looking for information about headaches in children, see Headaches in Children.

What are migraine headaches?

Migraines are painful, throbbing headaches that last from 4 to 72 hours. When you have a migraine, it may be so painful that you are not able to do your usual activities. But even though migraines make you feel bad, they don't cause long-term damage.
Migraines are a health problem that can be treated. Talk to your doctor about your migraines.

What causes migraines?

Experts are not sure what causes migraines.
Migraines run in families, but it isn't clear why some people get migraines and others don't.
Some things can cause a migraine to start. These are called triggers. Your triggers may be different from someone else's. Some common triggers include:

• Stress.
• Not eating.
• Poor sleep habits.
• A change from your normal routine.
• Red wine.
• Monosodium glutamate (MSG).
• Strong odors.
• Chocolate.

What are the symptoms?

The main symptom of a migraine is a throbbing headache on one side of your head. You also may feel sick to your stomach and vomit. Activity, light, noise, or odors may make the migraine worse. The pain may move from one side of your head to the other, or you may feel it on both sides at the same time. Different people have different symptoms.
Some people have an aura before the migraine begins. When you have an aura, you may first see spots, wavy lines, or flashing lights. Your hands, arms, or face may tingle or feel numb. The aura usually starts about 30 minutes before the headache. But most people don't have auras.

How are migraines diagnosed?

A doctor can usually tell if you have a migraine by asking about your symptoms and examining you. You probably will not need lab tests, but your doctor may order some if he or she thinks your symptoms are caused by another disease.

How are they treated?

You can't cure migraines. But medicines and other treatments may help you feel better and limit how often you get migraines.
At first, your doctor may want you to try an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen. Brand names include Tylenol, Bayer, Advil, and Aleve. Some over-the-counter medicines (for example, Excedrin) combine acetaminophen, aspirin, and caffeine. If these medicines don't work, your doctor can prescribe stronger medicine to stop the migraine. Your doctor also may prescribe medicine to prevent migraines.
You may not be able to use some medicines if you are pregnant or have other health problems, such as heart problems.
If the first medicine doesn't work, ask your doctor if you can try something else. It may take time to find what works best for you.
Some people also use other kinds of treatments , such as acupuncture. These may help reduce the pain or the number of migraines you have.
When you feel a migraine coming on:

• Stop what you are doing, and take your medicine. Don't wait for the migraine to get worse. Take your medicine exactly as your doctor told you to.
• Rest in a quiet, dark room. Close your eyes, and try to relax or go to sleep. Don't watch TV or read. Put a cold pack or cool cloth on the painful area.

Be careful when you use your migraine medicines. Taking them too often can cause you to get another headache when you stop taking the medicine. This is called a rebound headache. If you are taking headache medicine more than 2 days a week, or if you get more than 3 headaches a month, talk to your doctor.

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Yoga Health Benefits

Yoga health benefits are vast as they help to stretch, tone and strengthen every part of the body; they also massage internal organs and allow the practitioner to find a healthy balance in life. Yoga benefits are evident. One simple recommendation: don’t overload. Yoga health benefits are countless as you will be stress free, smooth movements of your joints, reduces your joint pain and improvement of immunity system helps to fight with other diseases.
Stress is the number one suspect affecting all parts of our physical, endocrinal and emotional system. And with the help of yoga this things can be corrected. At the physical level, yoga and its cleansing practices have proven to be extremely effective for various disorders.

Listed below are just some of the yoga health benefits that you can get.

Yoga Benefit 1: Yoga is known to increase flexibility; yoga has postures that trigger the different joints of the body. Including those joints that are not acted upon with regular exercises routines.

Yoga Benefit 2: Yoga also increases the lubrication of joints, ligament and tendons. The well-researched yoga positions exercise the different tendons and ligaments of the body.It has also been found that the body which may have started doing yoga being a rigid one may experience a quite remarkable flexibility in the end on those parts of the body which have not been consciously worked upon.

Yoga Benefit 3: yoga also massages all organs of the body. Yoga is perhaps the only exercise that can work on through your internal organs in a thorough manner, including those that hardly get externally stimulated during our entire lifetime.

Yoga Benefit 4: Yoga acts in a wholesome manner on the various body parts.  This stimulation and massage of the organs in turn benefits us by keeping away disease and providing a forewarning at the first possible instance of a likely onset of disease or disorder. One of the far-reaching yoga health benefits  is the uncanny sense of awareness that it develops in the practitioner of an impending health disorder or infection. This in turn enables the person to take pre-emptive corrective action.

Yoga Benefit 5: Yoga offers a complete detoxification of the body. It gently stretches the muscles and joints as we;; as massaging the various organs, yoga ensures the optimum blood supply to various parts of the body.This helps in the flushing out of toxins from every nook and cranny of your body as well as providing nourishment up to the last point. This leads to benefits such as delayed ageing, energy and a remarkable zest for life.

Why amla is so great for your health

Source:- http://health.india.com/diseases-conditions/why-amla-is-so-great-for-your-health/

Ever wonder why almost all Ayurvedic preparations contain amla? Or why it is suggested that everyone should have one piece of amla on a daily basis? Well studies have shown that amla or the Indian gooseberry is packed with nutrients and can actually help you live a longer healthier life.  
One of the most important fruits in Ayurveda, the fruit grows well in a warm climate. It is known to be a rich source of Vitamin C. So much so, that one small amla has as much Vitamin C as 2 medium oranges. Packed with compounds like polyphenols, minerals like Iron and zinc and vitamins like Carotenes and Vitamin B complex, amla can definitely keep a number of diseases at bay. Here are a few benefits of this amazing fruit: 
Acts as an antioxidant:  Rich in Vitamin C and polyphenols, amla is a great source of antioxidants. Research has shown that it has a high content of tannins, which when combined with polyphenols gives the fruit a unique free radical scavenging property. This unique asset helps reduce the damage caused by free radicals on the body.
Protects your heart:  Amla is known to reduce cholesterol, and keep heart disease under check. Rich in fibre and iron, it is very effective in controlling the oxidation of LDL (Low density lipoprotein). Oxidation of LDL releases free radicals which are known to cause coronary artery disease, therefore stopping this oxidation is essential for preventing heart disease. Amla also helps to maintain cholesterol levels by inhibiting the oxidative properties of a chemical called thiobarbituric acid (TBA) that induces LDL oxidation. Another benefit of this wonder fruit is that it prevents arthrosclerosis (accumulation of plaque in the arteries) thereby protecting you from heart disease.
Controls diabetes and its complications: Research studies show that the polyphenol- rich fruit actually has properties that can protect the body from the oxidative properties of high blood sugar. The same compound is also effective in preventing the insulin resistance caused due to a high fructose diet. What this means is that the fruit can actually assist in the proper absorption of insulin leading to a drop in blood sugar in diabetics. Read more about natural ways to control diabetes.
Reverses the ageing process: The extract of amla is rich in Vitamin A. This vitamin is essential in collagen production, a compound that keeps the skin looking young and elastic. Amla when consumed on an empty stomach has properties that slow down the degradation of collagen and helps the body produce more. Here are more articles on healthy ageing. 
Improves your sex life: In a recent study, it was found that the iron content in amla has sperm enhancing properties. Ayurvedic practitioners suggest, drinking amla juice once a day helps increase the virility as well as sexual vigour. Amla has also proven to increase the motility of sperm and increase sperm production in men suffering from Oligospermia (a condition where a man has a low sperm count). Here are some exercises that can help you to improve your sex life. Incorporate these lifestyle changes for a better sex life.
Protects you from cancer: Packed with antioxidant properties, amla has the potential to keep cancer at bay. Research into this particular property of the fruit, has found that it had the potential to prevent cancer by helping the body fight the harmful effects of chemicals that are carcinogenic. It also helps to inhibit the further growth of cancer affected cells. Apart from this, Amla extract can reduce the harmful effects of radiation and chemotherapy without reducing their beneficial effects as an anti cancer treatment. Here are food habits that can prevent cancer.
Gastric problems: The fiber, polyphenol and water content of amla combined with its anti inflammatory properties make it a great antidote for an upset stomach. Having one teaspoon of amla juice on an empty stomach can take care of acidity and resolve a stomach upset. Try these home remedies for acidity.
Soothes the throat: Amla juice mixed with some ginger provides instant relief from a sore throat and cough. Here are some tips to treat sore throat.
Protects your liver: Studies have proved that amla has properties that protect the liver from oxidative damage caused by chemicals or alcohol. So after a long night of partying, have a piece of amla first thing in the morning, to get rid of that hangover and keep your liver safe. Try these natural remedies to keep your liver healthy.
Being indigenous to India, amla is a real boon to the world of natural medicine. Amla powder is brown in colour and so is the juice. If you do plan to purchase either amla powder or juice, make sure you buy it from a trusted source. Adulterations could be dangerous.

Health benefits of cinnamon (dalchini)

Source:- http://health.india.com/diseases-conditions/health-benefits-of-cinnamon-dalchini/


Cinnamon or dalchini is a staple addition to curries, pulav and biryani, but did you ever think that that tiny little bark could protect you from a host of illnesses right from cancer to cough and cold? Well, it sure can. Here are the top ten health benefits of cinnamon:
Helps keep diabetes under check: According to a study published in the Diabetes Care Journal ^[1], cinnamon was a highly effective remedy against diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes. The study stated that the spice has the ability to improve one’s glucose levels and lipid levels by activating his/her insulin receptors. It also reduces the total serum glucose, triglycerides and the total cholesterol of a person since it stimulates the enzyme systems that regulate one’s carbohydrate metabolism. Cinnamon also has amazing vasodialatory properties that help beat the risk of cardiovascular disease – a common condition seen in diabetics. (Read: Home remedies for diabetes)
Tip: Cinnamon tea is one of the most beneficial methods to beat diabetes. To make the tea, boil cinnamon in water for 15 minutes. The water will turn brown in colour, strain the liquid and drink. To add flavor you could add a few leaves of tulsi while boiling and add a spoon of honey for sweetness. Keep sipping on this tea throughout the day. Here are more health benefits of tulsi.
Can help delay the onset of Alzheimer’s:  A study conducted at the Tel Aviv University ^[2] found that the extract of cinnamon, when administered on a daily basis to patients with Alzheimer’s improved their longevity and bettered the locomotor defects they experience once afflicted with the disease. Cinnamon extract also known as CEppt, inhibits tau aggregation (tau is a type of protein that aggregates around that part of the nerves that is responsible for transmitting impulses of the brain) and filament formation (a process that is thought to be due to the accumulation of tau protein) which in turn protects the brain from the onset of Alzheimer’s and can also help in slowing down the progression of the disease. (Read: Alzheimer’s disease – it’s more common than you think)
Tip: To help protect you from disease, have a teaspoon of freshly ground cinnamon with a little bit of honey. Have this every day on an empty stomach. If you find this mixture too pungent, try having it as tea. Here are more health benefits of honey.
Helps protect you from cancer: In a study done by the USDA (United States Agricultural Department), it was found that cinnamon extract was a potent weapon against leukaemia and lymphomas. The study found that the extract worked by blocking the path of certain components that were important for the regeneration of the cell, inhabited the further multiplication of cancerous cells, and slowly reduced their spread. It also found that the higher the amount of extract the better the results. Remarkably, the extract only inhibited the growth of unhealthy cells and left the healthy cells untouched unlike conventional therapies like chemotherapy, etc. (Read: Can herbal remedies beat cancer?)
Tip: Add cinnamon to your daily diet either by sprinkling it on your food or with honey.
Relieves arthritic pain: Cinnamon is packed with a compound known as cinnamomum, which has very strong antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that make it a great home remedy for arthritic pain. Its natural heating mechanism provides added relief to aching joints. Read more about how exercise can help you to prevent arthritic pain.
Tip: Grind cinnamon into a fine paste with water and apply on the aching joints. You can place a soft muslin cloth on the paste to keep the paste wet for longer.
Helps in digestion: Cinnamon is packed with mineral manganese, fibre, essential oils and calcium. The calcium and fibre combine with bile salts and help in their transport outside the body. The essential oils, help regulate the action of gastric juices on food, improves digestion, assimilation and its anti inflammatory properties helps reduce the inflammation caused due to indigestion, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and ulcers. Moreover the fibre content helps to relieve constipation and diarrhoea. (Read: 10 Home remedies for constipation)
Tip: To relieve a stomach upset have cinnamon tea infused with mint leaves about two to three times a day.
Helps with weight loss: Cinnamon has great digestive properties, it helps with weight loss by regulating the breakdown of carbohydrates and the production and use of insulin by the body. It also helps improve the digestion and assimilation of food within the body, helping one lose weight. (Read: Herbs for weight loss)
Tip: Drink cinnamon tea with a teaspoon of honey every day, half an hour before breakfast. Alternatively you could add cinnamon powder to your meal by sprinkling it on your salad, coffee or other foods.
Helps beat acne: Cinnamon is a common spice and flavouring agent but the essential oil it contains also has strong anti-microbial properties. The water activity of honey is very low and this means that it does not contain a lot of moisture which can promote the growth of microorganisms. Considering that pimples often arise from an infection within the pores of the skin, combining cinnamon with honey is an effective remedy. (Read: Herbal remedies to get rid of pimples)
Tip: Crush a little cinnamon, and add a bit of honey to make it into a paste. Now apply it on the pimple and leave for a few minutes. You can leave it on overnight also for added benefit. Wash off the paste with warm water and watch that pimple vanish.  
Helps cure a cold and cough: Known for its antibiotic and body warming properties, cinnamon is a formidable remedy against a cold and cough. It not only helps to relieve the congestion commonly experienced with a cold, it is also great for a sore throat when combined with ginger, tulsi and honey. Here are more natural remedies for cough and cold.
Tip: Boil a small crushed piece of ginger, a few leaves of tulsi  leaves, crushed black pepper in two cups of water. Cover the vessel with a lid and let the mixture boil at a low heat. When the solution has simmered for about ten minutes, strain the liquid, add a teaspoon of honey and drink. It should be warm. This solution will not only soothe an irritated throat, it will also clear up the blocked nasal passage and sinuses.
Beats heart disease and atherosclerosis: Packed with fibre and calcium, cinnamon is great for the heart. Since the fibre and calcium and help transport bile salts outside the body, the body produces more bile salts for other bodily functions by breaking down cholesterol. This directly translates to lower cholesterol levels which protect the heart from blockages and the arteries from atherosclerosis. Read more about ways to use cinnamon to keep the heart healthy.
Tip: Have a teaspoon of cinnamon powder everyday on an empty stomach. You can add honey or drink it with warm water.
Fights tooth decay: Cinnamon oil is known for its antibacterial properties. It is essentially good for the teeth and gums. Cinnamon not only beats tooth decay but also helps prevent gingivitis and bad breath. Here’s more information on how you can prevent tooth decay.
Tip: If you are suffering from bad breath, gargle with cinnamon infused water (cinnamon boiled in water). For toothache and gingivitis, chew on a small piece of cinnamon, to get some relief.
Finally, do what you may with it, but adding just that exact amount of cinnamon is the best thing you can do for your body.

Health Benefits Of Honey

Link:- http://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/healthyliving/

Honey is considered to be an elixir of life. This lustrous brown liquid works wonders for your health in more than one ways.

1. Immunity booster

The antioxidants and anti bacterial properties that honey contains, aids the improvement of the digestive system. Consuming this liquid can help boost your immune system and keep you healthy and fit in life.

2. Skin Care

Variety of beauty products available in the market contains honey as their prime ingredient. Honey not only helps to smoothen your skin but also keeps acne at bay. The anti-bacterial properties of this liquid can give your skin a nourishing look and feel.

3. Aids Weight Loss

Experts recommend eating honey mixed with warm water every morning. This unique combination helps you digest the fat in your body and aid the weight loss process.

4. Cancer preventive properties

Honey contains a number of antioxidants and flavanoids that help diminish the risk of a few types of cancer. These antioxidants kill the collagen in the body.

5. Vitamins and Minerals

Honey is rich in a number of vitamins and minerals too. Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron are primarily derived from this golden ingredient.

6. Relaxes the throat

A commonly known benefit of eating honey is the soothing effect it provides to the throat. You must consume it or gargle with a honey and water mixture when you have a sore throat. It is known to kill the infection causing bacteria, reliving you of the irritation.

7. Healing Properties

Honey is considered to be a natural healer when applied to wounds. It cures the wound by killing the bacteria and cleans the infection too. The antibacterial property it contains does this magic to any kind of injury.

8. Induces Sleep

Enjoying a sound sleep is a problem for many especially amongst the older people. Drinking a glass of warm milk mixed with honey can solve your problem. This mixture is known to soothe you and induces sleep too.
Consuming a spoonful of honey on a daily basis can help you extract a number of golden benefits from this thick liquid. Making this tad bit effort can shower your body with miraculous benefits and promise a healthy life too.

Home Remedy for Sore Throat

Home Remedy for Sore Throat

There are Following home remedies for sore throat , they are given below :

• Drink Fluids-Drink lots and lots of fluids in the form of juices and water ,it will help you keep hydrated .
• Sage-Sage is another popular alternative medicine used in the treatment of sore throats. Sage is beneficial in treating pharyngitis and other throat pains by reducing inflammation and protecting the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat.
• Garlic-Garlic ,a nutural antibiotic ,can be helpful in the speeding up of recovery and removal of bacteria ,especially if your sore throat is caused by the flu or bacterial infection. Garlic can be taken in pill form by all age groups.
• Lemon juice , Honey and Hot Water -Now here is a little drink that will help sooth a sore throat . Add lemon juice (from one lemon) some honey, to a glass of hot water. Now you may drink this drink, It will help to sooth your throat and make your feel better.
• Throw your Toothbrush -Once you get rid of the sore throat, get rid of your toothbrush as it may give you the sore throat again.
• Slippery Elm -Slippery Elm (Ulmus rubra) is another good Ayurvedic remedy for the treatment of sore throat. It will help you to soothe the throat.
• Rest -Give your throat lots of rest ,and try not to speak .

Mobile radiation causes no health risk: WHO

Mobile radiation causes no health risk: WHO

Link:- http://health.india.com/news/mobile-radiation-causes-no-health-risk-who/

Mobile towers and mobile phone radiations have no health risks and do not cause cancer, a World Health Organisation (WHO) expert said on Thursday.
‘WHO studies have already proven that mobile phones do not affect human health. Cancer or brain tumour apart, it doesn’t cause even headaches or sleep disorder,’ said radiation expert Michael Repacholi, the first co-ordinator of WHO’s radiation and environmental health unit.
Talking at the launch of the book ‘Mobile Phones and Public Health – Myth and Reality’ here, Repacholi added: ‘A person absorbs five times more radio frequency (RF) from FM radio or television than the base station tower. Mobile tower radiation is lower compared to RF emissions from radio FM or television.’ (Read: Can electromagnetic radiation from mobile towers harm you?)
He also dismissed the views that mobile radiation levels higher than the prescribed limit can have ill effects on human health.
The book’s editor Ravi V.S.Prasad said: ‘Scientific studies from all over the world failed to prove any adverse effects from use of mobile phones and towers. Their energy emissions are one-thousandth of the energy from sunlight, and so can’t impact on health.’
Prasad also highlighted that the Indian standards are ten times more stringent than the already strict international norms, which in turn are one- fiftieth of the level at which there can be any impact on health.