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Eucalyptus Oil (Nilgiri Tel): Uses & Benefits
What is Eucalyptus oil? Eucalyptus is a tall evergreen tree indigenous to Australia and Tasmania. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family. Specifically, Eucalyptus globulus is widely utilised in the pulp industry, as well as for the manufacture of eucalyptus oil, which is produced on a commercial scale in many countries and used as…
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World Pneumonia Day- A global event with the theme “Pneumonia Affects Everyone”
What is known as World pneumonia day? World Pneumonia Day is an annual global event held on November 12th to raise awareness and educate people about Pneumonia disease, which is the world’s worst infectious killer of adults and children, accounting for the majority of fatalities among children under the age of five worldwide. The day…
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Type 2 Diabetes Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Diabetes type 2 is characterised by a disturbance in the mechanisms by which the body controls and utilises sugar (also known as glucose) as energy. A deficiency of insulin causes blood sugar levels to increase continuously. High blood sugar usually causes cardiovascular, neurological, and immune system disorders. Two primary problems arise in type 2 diabetes,…
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Ghee Benefits, Side Effects, and How to Make It: A Complete Guide
What is Known as Ghee? Ghee also known as clarified butter is native to India and a vital ingredient available in almost every Indian household. It is used in various rituals be it performing pooja or cooking meals or using it as medication orally or applying topically as cosmetics. Ghee is obtained from cow’s milk…
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Why Drumsticks Deserve a Spot on Your Plate: 8 Health Benefits and Uses
You’ve seen them in sambhar. You’ve picked around them in biryani. But have you ever thought about what drumsticks actually do for your health? Also known as moringa, this humble vegetable is far more than a flavour booster—it’s packed with nutrients, antioxidants, and medicinal properties. In fact, almost every part of the drumstick tree—leaves, seeds,…
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National Cancer Awareness Day a move to combat cancer
In September 2014, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, the Indian Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, made the initial announcement that the 7th of November would be celebrated annually as National Cancer Awareness Day. This was done in an effort to raise public awareness about the importance of detecting cancer early and avoiding behaviours that increase…
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Top 10 Dry Cough Syrups: Benefits and Uses
You know that feeling—your throat starts to itch, the coughing won’t stop, and no matter how much water you drink, it just lingers? Dry coughs are incredibly frustrating. They’re often worse at night, disturb your sleep, and leave you feeling exhausted the next day. Pathological cough is a major concern in primary care. In India,…
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Best Protein Sources for Vegans and Vegetarians
The vegan lifestyle nowadays is becoming very popular. Each and everyone these days is now switching to vegetarian foods. Be it an act against animal cruelty or a way of a healthier lifestyle. People prefer having vegetarian or vegan foods over non-vegetarian or animal products. A vegan lifestyle is at times necessary for people having…
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Benefits of Castor Oil for Hair
Can we use castor oil on hair? The beauty industry has shown the benefits of each and every oil possible. May it be coconut, jojoba oil or any other, castor oil is nonetheless. One of the most popular ingredients nowadays is castor oil. Castor oil is one of the old traditional medicinal remedies which has…
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Generic Medicines: An Indian Perspective
Generic Medicines: an Overview A generic drug is a medicine that is made to be the same as a brand-name drug already on the market in terms of dosage form, safety, strength, route of administration, quality, performance characteristics, and the way it is meant to be used. These similarities help show bioequivalence, which means that…
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