The Pancreas

This organ occupies a transverse position in the abdomen, posterior to the stomach and anterior to the first lumber vertebra. It extends from the concavity of the loop of the duodenum on the right to the mesial surface of the spleen on the left side of the body. It is...

Eat Food of the Season Only

Rishis-Sages have taught us that the body consists of five elements namely, Earth (Prithvi), Water (Jal), Fire (Agni), Air (Vayu) and Space (Akash) and all these are governed by Bio-Electricity or Life Battery. In order to maintain proper balance of these in the body,...

Nails

Damage to the nails as a result of trauma or disease results in nail dystrophy. Trauma to the tips of the digits occasionally results in the formation of a subungial haematoma. The severe pain which accompanies this problem can be relieved by piercing the nail place...

Hair Loss

Hair loss is separable into two major categories: that which occurs with associated scalp disease and that which occurs in absence of scalp disease. Under Tinea Capitis, the hair loss is characterized by the fact that the hair is broken off at, or close to, the...

Dermatitis & Eczema

In eczema, the main problems occur in the epidermis where the keratinocytes become less tightly held together. As a result, they become vulnerable to external factors such as soap, water and more aggressive solvents such as washing up liquid, or solvents used as part...