ABOUT AKIK PISHTI Akik pishti is an herbal, mineral preparation in Ayurveda. As the name pishti suggests, it is mainly available in powder (bhasma) form and is used mostly in heart disorders. AKIK – AN OVERVIEW Akik – Agate (SiO2) is a semi precious stone. Chemically, it is a combination of silica and oxygen, but may contain manganese, iron, and…
Read Article →Introduction Anaplastic ependymoma is an abnormal type of cancer in ependymal cells of the central nervous system. An ependymoma is called as anaplastic when the cells get multiplied very quickly and rapidly. It’s a very rare kind of neoplasm. Adults are prone to anaplastic ependymoma (most commonly seen in spinal cord). In children, it is commonly seen in the brain…
Read Article →Introduction Erectile Dysfunction also known as impotency, is a sexual problem in males characterised by the inability to keep an erection firm enough during sexual intercourse. Having this trouble from time to time is not always a cause of concern but if it is an ongoing issue, it can cause stress, affects self confidence of the individual and contributes to…
Read Article →Introduction It is an inherited disease which is autosomal recessive. It damages the nervous system which is progressive. Initially it disturbs the gait coordination. It then leads to scoliosis,various heart disease and diabetes. It really does not affect the person’s cognitive function. The disease occurs slowly and becomes progressive. It sometimes leads to immobility. This happens due to genetic mutation…
Read Article →Overview Piles are also known as hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus and in the lower rectum.This condition is similar to varicose veins. Piles or hemorrhoids are very common. It is estimated that nearly 3 out of 4 adults have hemorrhoids from time to time.Sometimes, they do not cause any symptoms but at other times they can cause itching,…
Read Article →Introduction Atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema) is a skin inflammation which is characterized by relapsing, chronic, pruritic, eczematous eruptions of skin. It usually starts in early childhood but the severity of the diseases varies on years. The symptoms are worsened by scratching and have increased risk of infections. Risk Factors for Atopic Dermatitis The exact etiology of atopic dermatitis still remains…
Read Article →Goodpasture Syndrome is a rare disorder but considered as a serious disorder that affects lungs as well as kidneys. It occurs when immune system of the person mistakenly produces antibodies against collagen (protein that helps to form the connective tissue) in the kidneys and lungs. It mostly affects young men. It can affect the people in the age group of…
Read Article →troduction Seasonal allergies as the name suggests are most likely to occur at the onset of a particular season. People who suffer from allergies are more likely to experience migraines, feel tired and are more prone to sadness. The seasonal allergies show symptoms like sneezing, watery and itchy eyes, difficulty in breathing etc. Allergies are as a series of reactions…
Read Article →Introduction Ayurvedic remedy is the best one to cure any type of acute and chronic diseases. The main principle of ayurvedic medicine is to cure the body, soul and mind. In Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis disease, vata dosha is more prominent along with kapha. What is Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis ? Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is a disease that…
Read Article →Introduction This problem arises due to abnormal growth of cells. This happens when old cells do not die. This occurs when the body’s ability to kill old cells fails and keeps on producing new cells that are abnormal. These cells may form a mass of tissue called tumor, but there are tumors that do not lead to cancer such as…
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