Author Archives : Mohan Garikiparithi

Mohan Garikiparithi got his degree in medicine from Osmania University (University of Health Sciences). He practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before he shifted his focus to the field of health communications. During his active practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in a diagnostic centre in India. On a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed a keen interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine. He now advocates treating different medical conditions without the use of traditional drugs. An ardent squash player, Mohan believes in the importance of fitness and wellness.

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Can You Fill Up on a Heart-Healthy Meal?

There’s no doubt you’re trying your hardest to rescue your heart from a dangerous future. But it’s hard. Heart-healthy meals aren’t exactly filling. Leafy greens and fruits may taste delicious and leave you feeling good, but they also leave you feeling something else: hungry. These items, even with their high-fiber content, aren’t exactly filling. But ...click here to read more

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When Sleep Is Unhealthy

This may come as a huge surprise: sometimes napping can be unhealthy. I know it seems blasphemous to suggest that not all sleep is good sleep. But new research is showing a close link between regular naps, heart disease, and early death. How can this be? It likely isn’t the nap itself that is harmful. ...click here to read more

Do Weak Bones Mean Osteoporosis?

Weak bones are a major health risk for people over age 50, particularly women. When bokes are weak, the risk for a potentially devastating break goes way up. It’s possible to have weak bones without osteoporosis. There is a condition that generally occurs before osteoporosis called osteopenia, and it affects about half of Americans over ...click here to read more

Polyphenols for Prostate Health

So, you’re up at night with the urge to pee, but when you get to the toilet, all you release are a few dribbles. It can leave you feeling powerless. When an enlarged prostate is controlling your life, using any means necessary to manage its inconvenience is all you can do. A bowl of grapes ...click here to read more

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