Herbs, Herbal, Ayurved, Nature and Healthcare

An antibiotic is an agent that either kills or inhibits the growth of a  microorganism The term  antibiotic  was first used in 1942 by  Selman Waksman  and his collaborators in journal articles to describe any substance produced by a microorganism that is  antagonistic  to the growth of other microorganisms in high dilution...... As the availability of antibiotic increased, there is also increase in misuse of antibiotics. Antibiotic is playing life saving drugs role in modern time. But resistance of body to antibiotics is major problem for all antibiotics.  If you think antibiotic resistance isn't a problem or doesn't affect you, think again. Antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections, certain fungal infections and some kinds of parasites. Antibiotics don't work against viruses. So for every illness use of antibiotics is not reasonable. Main Problems with antibiotic over use : 1. Antibiotic Resistance bacterial diseases 2. Destruction of bene

Plague  is a deadly  infectious disease  that is caused by the  enterobacteria   Yersinia pestis , named after the French-Swiss bacteriologist  Alexandre Yersin . Until June 2007, plague was one of the three epidemic diseases specifically reportable to the  World Health Organization . Depending on lung infection, or sanitary conditions, plague can be spread in the air, by direct contact, or by contaminated undercooked food or materials. The symptoms of plague depend on the concentrated areas of infection in each person:  bubonic plague  in lymph nodes,  septicemic plague  in blood vessels,  pneumonic plague  in lungs, and so on. It is treatable if detected early. Plague is still  endemic  in some parts of the world. In a recent case:  China has sealed off parts of its northwestern city of Yumen after a resident died of bubonic plague last week, state media reported on Tuesday. A 38-year-old victim was infected by a marmot, a wild rodent, and died on July 16. Several districts of

Seafood (Cooked Oysters) Wheat Germ (Toasted) Spinach Pumpkin Nuts (Cashews) Cocoa and Chocolate (Cocoa Powder) Pork & Chicken (Cooked Lean Pork Shoulder ) Beans (Cooked Mung Beans) Mushrooms (Cooked White Mushrooms)

Zinc deficiency  is insufficient  zinc  to meet the needs of biological organisms. It can occur in both plants and animals. Zinc-deficient  soil  is soil in which there is insufficient zinc to allow plants to grow normally....... Signs and symptoms Signs of zinc deficiency include diarrhea, and wasting of body tissues. A lack of zinc can contribute to acne. Eyesight, taste, smell and memory are also connected with zinc. A deficiency in zinc can cause malfunctions of these organs and functions. Congenital abnormalities causing zinc deficiency may lead to a disease called acrodermatitis enteropathica.   Effect of Zinc Deficiency to Body: Anorexia Cancer Cognitive and motor function impairment Diarrhea and pneumonia Dysmenorrhea Hunger Hypotonic fluids can exacerbate some symptoms Pregnancy Sexual health of men Vitamins A and D

Podina or mint  is a genus of plants in the  family   Lamiaceae  ( mint family ). The  species  are not clearly distinct and estimates of the number of species varies from 13 to 18.   Hybridization  between some of the species occurs  naturally . Many other  hybrids , as well as numerous  cultivars , are known in  cultivation .... Medicinal and cosmetic Mint was originally used as a medicinal herb to treat  stomachache  and  chest pains . In Rome,  Pliny  recommended a wreath of mint for students to wear since it was thought to "exhilarate their minds". During the  Middle Ages , powdered mint leaves were used to whiten teeth. Mint leaves are commonly  steeped  with water to make  tea  used as a  home remedy  to help alleviate stomach pain  and as a  sleeping aid .Mint tea is a  diuretic . A common use is as an  antipruritic , especially in insect bite treatments (often along with  camphor ). The strong, sharp flavor and scent of mint is sometimes used as a mild  deco

The Science of Hygiene All of us are taught about hygienic living and this subject should be included as a chapter in the curriculum of every school. There are many different kinds of hygiene. Respiratory hygiene: To prevent cross infection, specifically, from flu and related respiratory illness. One should be at a distance of minimum 3 ft, from a person who is coughing, sneezing or singing. Most respiratory particles are more than 5 microns in size and do not travel a distance of more than 3 ft. This may be one reason why in the ancient times, sneezing was considered a bad omen and people were asked to stay away for few seconds from someone who sneezes in front of them. This respiratory hygiene, however, will not prevent transmission of tuberculosis whose bacteria are less than 5 microns which keeps circulating in the area. Hand hygiene: This is the fundamental principle for any disease prevention and the catch phrase is "before and after", which means – one

Do I Need Multivitamin Tablets? Multivitamin tablets are not needed unless there is a scarcity of a particular vitamin. If you include all seven colors and six tastes in your food, there is no need for vitamin supplementation. Wheat grass and barley grass juice contain folic acid and vitamin B12. Anything which is green contains vitamin B. Anything which is red contains lycopene. Citrus foods contain vitamin C. All dry fruits contain vitamin E. Sunlight is an excellent source of vitamin D. Carrots contain vitamin A. Folic acid is lost if the food is boiled and the water is discarded. Vitamin D is not absorbed if exposure to sunlight is through glass. Vitamin D is not absorbed through clothes if you are fully–clothed in sunlight