http://www.boloji.com Boloji is the world's biggest Articles Database. en-us Sat, 09 May 2026 12:49:46 -0500 Sat, 09 May 2026 12:49:46 -0500 http://www.boloji.com/feed/health-rss.xml Boloji rk@boloji.net (Boloji) ideas@ekant.com (Ekant Solutions)https://www.boloji.com/articles/55382/marvels-of-self-healing-bodyHuman body and other life forms are a masterpiece of engineering. Our bodies are the product of the same time frame as the Universe and hence it is possible that they may contain the knowledge of all aspects of every complex machinery which exists in the Universe. We still do not understand its workings, but it is my belief that full understanding of how the body works will give us the mastery over nature and will greatly enhance inventions in science and technology.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/55382/marvels-of-self-healing-bodyhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55380/health-medicines-and-conspiraciesWorldwide, many people suffer from three major health issues — BP (hypertension), sugar (diabetes), and cholesterol. These are no longer just personal problems; they affect families and national economies. According to the WHO, about 1.4 billion adults globally have BP. Diabetes affects millions too. In this context, a doubt is growing among many:Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/55380/health-medicines-and-conspiracieshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55242/drinking-water-and-public-healthWater is not just essential for life; it plays a crucial role in public health. The quality, source, and treatment of drinking water greatly affect human well-being, disease prevention, and long-term health. In recent years, concerns about water safety have grown due to industrialization, urban growth, climate change, and poor regulation. In this context, a comparison of common drinking waters—mineral water, well water, still water, and river water—shows the complex relationships between natural compositions, human actions. Water is not just a life-sustaining resource; it is a key factor in public health. The quality, source, and treatment of drinking water greatly affect human health, disease prevention, and long-term outcomes.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/55242/drinking-water-and-public-healthhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55240/from-sacred-kitchens-to-sterile-factoriesThere was a time when food was not a product but a relationship. A relationship between soil and season. Between fire and patience. Between the human body and the intelligence of nature. Today, food has been downgraded to an industrial input — standardized, packaged, shipped, frozen, reheated, and monetized. It still fills the stomach, but it no longer speaks to the body. Civilization once ate to align. Modernity eats to optimize.Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/55240/from-sacred-kitchens-to-sterile-factorieshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55219/the-intelligence-asymmetryWhy do hospitals demand blind trust while reserving total opacity for themselves? Why does early diagnosis remain a ‘slogan’ rather than a ‘system’? Why are insurance contracts written to ‘exhaust’ rather than ‘protect’? And why, in an age of unprecedented computational power, does illness still push ordinary families toward ‘financial ruin’?Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/55219/the-intelligence-asymmetryhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55210/when-cures-become-bad-for-businessWhat if the greatest threat to human health today is not ‘disease’ but the ‘business model’ built around it? When profits depend on prolonged illness, can cures ever be commercially welcome? At what point did medicine quietly shift from ‘healing patients’ to ‘managing them indefinitely’?Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/55210/when-cures-become-bad-for-businesshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55209/healing-hearts-personal-emotional-challenges-and-counsellingEmotion is what we are born with. We grow with feelings of love, anger, fear,frustration, gratitude and empathy in our life. We pass through different stages of life viz. Infancy, childhood, adolescence knowing, recognising ,processing and manifesting in our day to day life. Psychologists have named these emotions differently based on their intensity. Some emotions are positive while other emotions are negative in nature. The manifestation of emotions may depend on stimulus or triggers registered by our consciousness.Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/55209/healing-hearts-personal-emotional-challenges-and-counsellinghttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55164/winter-blues-cope-with-polluted-atmosphereThe common parameter impacting atmospheric conditions as well as suitability for the man for the outdoor activities including walking is the air quality index (AQI) which is sum total of several factors impacting human health. Air quality in the Northern India deteriorates in winter months in most of the cities requiring special care of health both outdoors and indoors. One should follow health experts' recommendations as also to own inner voice for dos and donts to stay healthy and fit in such conditions.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/55164/winter-blues-cope-with-polluted-atmospherehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55047/misleading-social-media-knowledge-on-cancerThe fight against a serious disease like cancer is not limited to medical science alone; it has also become a struggle between accurate and misleading information. In the modern digital era, countless videos, posts, and messages go viral on social media platforms, making false claims about cancer treatment without any scientific evidence. Such misinformation not only misleads patients but also puts their lives at risk.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:01:10 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/55047/misleading-social-media-knowledge-on-cancerhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/55007/the-bitter-truth-behind-sweet-tasteModern life in India is changing at a rapid pace. From metropolitan cities to small towns, every street and neighborhood today is surrounded by fast food and street food stalls. Outside colleges, you’ll find chaat and pakoras; around offices, burgers and noodles; and in night markets, cheap food vendors — all of which have become an inseparable part of urban lifestyle. People are often drawn by taste and low prices, choosing where to eat based on crowds rather than hygiene. But few ever stop to think about how clean or safe that food really is. This very carelessness has now turned into a silent crisis threatening the health of Indian society.Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/55007/the-bitter-truth-behind-sweet-tastehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54981/foods-for-liver-detox-expert-recommendedThe liver is one of the most vital organs in the human body, responsible for filtering toxins, processing nutrients, and supporting digestion.  With the rising consumption of processed foods, refined sugars, and environmental pollutants, experts increasingly emphasize the importance of nourishing the liver through natural, wholesome foods. A diet rich in detoxifying foods can support liver health, boost energy levels, and enhance overall well-being. Here are five expert-recommended foods that aid liver detoxification.Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54981/foods-for-liver-detox-expert-recommendedhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54980/impact-of-arishadvargasMan lives under so many temptations. These temptations become his enemies in the end. They work against his life. Man loses his social identity. What then is Arishadvarga?Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54980/impact-of-arishadvargashttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54954/mental-health-psychological-amp-physical-health-advantages-of-sports-participationPhysical activity triggers the release of endorphins, often called "feel-good" chemicals, which naturally combat stress and create a sense of well-being. When you engage in sports, your body produces these powerful neurotransmitters that act as natural painkillers and mood elevators. This biological response helps break the cycle of chronic stress that many people experience in their daily lives. Regular sports participation provides a healthy outlet for releasing built-up tension and frustration.Sun, 31 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54954/mental-health-psychological-amp-physical-health-advantages-of-sports-participationhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54897/teen-smartphone-ownership-fuels-mental-health-crisisSmartphone use among teenagers in India is rising, fueling mental health issues like anxiety, addiction, and depression. Urgent action and awareness needed.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54897/teen-smartphone-ownership-fuels-mental-health-crisishttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54889/forgotten-pioneers-who-defeated-choleraWhat if two Indians changed the world — yet their names vanished from memory? What happens when discovery meets silence and lifesaving breakthroughs go uncelebrated? How can a nation forget the men who saved more than 70 million lives?Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54889/forgotten-pioneers-who-defeated-cholerahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54860/the-global-crisis-of-oral-healthThe threat of toothlessness is rising fast. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that around 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases. In India, an alarming 95% of the population has dental caries. Globally, oral diseases now surpass mental disorders, heart disease, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, and even cancer in terms of burden. This surge is driven by poor oral hygiene awareness, limited access to affordable care, high-sugar diets, and tobacco use. Sat, 28 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54860/the-global-crisis-of-oral-healthhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54849/gut-genome-amp-the-gitaWhat if the future of medicine lies not just in molecules and machines — but in memory and mantra? What if a breakthrough in modern science leads us right back to the knowledge we once considered old-world mysticism? Are we finally entering an era where science has caught up with tradition?Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54849/gut-genome-amp-the-gitahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54848/will-there-be-no-cure-for-diabetesPeople all over the world become chronic victims of diabetes. It affects people of all age-groups. This disorder has taken away millions of lives irrespective of age, gender, class and race. It has become a global threat now. The reasons are fairly obvious. Lifestyles changed the lives drastically. Diabetes is not a disease but a disorder that reflects a man’s disorderly food habits.Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54848/will-there-be-no-cure-for-diabeteshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54743/science-behind-pranayamaPranayama means regulation and control of prana or breath. It is one of the major tenets of Indian Yogic System. The first definition of Pranayama was given by Sage Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras (sutras II:49-53). He also identified prana as breath and nothing else. Nevertheless, lots of commentators and practitioners later on defined it unscientifically as a vital force, cosmic energy, etc.Sat, 12 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54743/science-behind-pranayamahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54730/super-foods-are-super-fadsThey are imported, exotic, nutritious and super expensive. Yes, super foods capture our imagination.  Widely promoted by social media influencers, super food trends can be a pain as they compel the wannabe and aspiring classes to conform. The social pressure to follow trends is immense as nobody wants to be left out.Sat, 05 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54730/super-foods-are-super-fadshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54719/rewriting-the-script-at-40Have you ever woken up one day and questioned everything you once worked for? Have you found yourself staring at the ceiling, wondering why the things that once excited you now feel empty? Do you sometimes feel like you’re living on autopilot, chasing goals that no longer bring fulfillment?Sat, 29 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54719/rewriting-the-script-at-40https://www.boloji.com/articles/54705/food-as-medicineWhat if the key to long life wasn’t in the hands of doctors but in the choices we make at the dining table? What if pharmaceuticals were merely an expensive shortcut for what nature has already provided in abundance? Why have we drifted so far from the ancient wisdom that saw food not just as sustenance but as the first and most powerful medicine?Sat, 15 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54705/food-as-medicinehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54672/how-can-you-support-your-immune-system-during-flu-seasonFlu season can be actually a really worrying time; after all, considering the very erratic nature of seasonal illnesses. In the circulation of viruses, you need to do something proactive to protect your immune system from falling into illness. Actually, it is possible to strengthen one's immunity by some lifestyle changes and proper nutrition, supported by some recommended supplements like Zincovit capsule. Here is how to build up that immunity and keep away the influenza season.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54672/how-can-you-support-your-immune-system-during-flu-seasonhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54573/probiotics-and-slimmingSat, 23 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54573/probiotics-and-slimminghttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54445/the-crying-clubIn a world that often values stoicism and emotional restraint, the concept of a crying club might seem unusual. However, such clubs are gaining popularity as safe spaces where individuals can express their emotions freely and find solace in shared experiences. The crying club is not just about shedding tears; it is about embracing vulnerability, fostering emotional healing, and building a supportive community. Crying doesn’t always indicate weakness, since birth it’s a sign of being alive. Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54445/the-crying-clubhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54404/superbrain-yogaHave you ever wondered how ancient practices might hold the key to modern-day mental and physical challenges? Could there be a mysterious blend of body movements and cognitive engagement that unlocks untapped potential within us? In the realm of mind-body exercises, Superbrain Yoga stands as a shining beacon of possibility.Sat, 27 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54404/superbrain-yogahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54375/petos-paradoxWhat if I told you that an elephant, a creature with a hundred times more cells than a human, is less likely to develop cancer? Or that a tiny mouse has a greater chance of suffering from the same disease than the colossal whale, the largest creature on Earth? You might wrinkle your forehead in confusion, and rightly so. After all, the more cells an organism has, the higher the chances of one of them becoming cancerous, right? Well, step into the puzzling world of Peto's Paradox, an enigma at the heart of evolutionary biology that challenges this logic.Sat, 06 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54375/petos-paradoxhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54362/flowers-to-our-rescueLife in the digital times is fast paced. So fast that it has removed us from our very source of sustenance and healing. Technology, growth and development have replaced the green environment in which our parents and grandparents lived, giving rise to a whole range of new age lifestyle ailments. Nobody had heard of carpal tunnel syndrome, computer vision syndrome, hearing problems in young people (thanks to headphones and high decibel music) a few years ago. Sat, 22 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54362/flowers-to-our-rescuehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54278/proteomicsProteomics is the study of the complex interactions between proteins in the cell, and how these chemical reactions form healthy or diseased cells. It has become a major area of focus since mapping of the human genome. We are in the early stages of revolution that started with genomics and proteomics.Sat, 20 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54278/proteomicshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54221/fall-challenges-with-agingThere is an interesting UN report out there about the demographics shifts in society, it is called: World Population Prospects 2022. In this report the population trends for a century 1950 to 2050 are discussed. Some of the interesting facts are as under:Sat, 09 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54221/fall-challenges-with-aginghttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54163/indian-massage--maalishHow can I forget that day when I got pain in my right shoulder. It was the first day March 15, 2020 when the nation was shutdown with Covid 19. The pain though not agonizing yet it was more of an annoyance, even combing hair was challenging. Raising the right hand above the shoulder was like moving a mountain. As the situation stabilized a bit and shutdown was relaxed, I secured an appointment to find out what was wrong.Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54163/indian-massage--maalishhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54140/mental-health-and-ageismThe article points to a problem becoming increasingly widespread in society as the world ages. It is the issue of the mental health of older people. While physical health is taken care of more commonly, it is mental health that is neglected. It also indicates what an older person can do to help himself or herself. Sun, 07 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54140/mental-health-and-ageismhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54099/vita-raaga-bhaya-krodhah-gita-2.56As I hurriedly concluded my presentation drawing the attention of the audience to a verse from Yajurveda, “… may we look on one another with the eye of a friend” (xxvi-18), a young lady from the front row of the auditorium posed a question: “some people, for no valid reason, shout at you and you can’t give them back but it causes a lot of stress. How to handle that stress? Am I to simply accept it? But it causes a lot of stress … a lot of stress.”Sun, 10 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54099/vita-raaga-bhaya-krodhah-gita-2.56https://www.boloji.com/articles/54073/hormonal-balance-amp-healthHormones are the body's chemical messengers. They affect the rate of metabolism, sleep, and appetite, keeping you hale and hearty in the long run of life. Following are the main hormones tuning life to continue normally.Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54073/hormonal-balance-amp-healthhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54063/water-gives-healthSun, 12 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54063/water-gives-healthhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54025/the-harmonic-dance-of-yogaThe vast plains of human health, intertwined with its countless mysteries and wonders, seem to echo a single, resonant question, “What if the power to heal, rejuvenate, and rebirth lay latent within us? What if we could unlock it through a millennia-old practice – yoga?” Driven by this curiosity, a team of researchers at the prestigious AIIMS embarked on an extraordinary journey over a decade ago to unravel the health benefits hidden within the ancient ritual of yoga.Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54025/the-harmonic-dance-of-yogahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54020/music-therapy-as-alternative-medicineSat, 07 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54020/music-therapy-as-alternative-medicinehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54009/natures-elixirHave you ever paused to wonder why a quiet stroll in the park leaves you feeling rejuvenated? Or why the sight of a fluttering butterfly, a blossoming flower, or a tranquil lake stirs up a sense of peace and joy within you? Could these experiences in nature hold the secret to improved mental and emotional health, as well as cognitive abilities?Sat, 30 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54009/natures-elixirhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53934/harnessing-the-mighty-microHave you ever considered the vast potential that lies in the microscopic world, right under our noses yet so beyond our typical reach? Can you imagine a future where tiny particles, millions of times smaller than a grain of sand, are transforming healthcare? That future, incredibly, is now. Welcome to the world of nanoparticle drug delivery, an arena where science merges with sorcery, shaping our health and well-being in ways we once only dreamed of.Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53934/harnessing-the-mighty-microhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53931/the-exercise-of-the-futureHow would you react if someone told you that a mere 20 minutes of your weekly schedule could lead to a fitness revolution in your life? Intriguing? Unbelievable? Yet, the world of fitness stands on the cusp of a paradigm shift, the harbinger of this change being Electric Muscle Stimulation (EMS). Would you jump onboard and become a part of this revolution?Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53931/the-exercise-of-the-futurehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53882/anatomy-and-physiology-of-ananl-canalAnal canal is the terminal part of large intestine. It is situated below the level of pelvic diaphragm, lies in anal triangle of perineum between right and left ischiorectal fossae.Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53882/anatomy-and-physiology-of-ananl-canalhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53847/man-and-his-maladiesThat does not leave women out. So let us make it 'Maladies of Mankind,' nay, humankind. One that has persistently daunted us, persistently held as obscure across oceans and continents, is not what Siddhartha Mukherjee calls the 'Emperor of Maladies.'  It is syphilis, a disease with a hoary history, discussed in comparative secrecy and shame, patients and doctors avoiding its mention by name, settling for an innocuous communication moniker, STD, which stands for sexually transmitted disease.Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53847/man-and-his-maladieshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53806/a-brief-introduction-to-yogaThe article explains Yoga in its entirety and yet, briefly! Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53806/a-brief-introduction-to-yogahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53781/how-diabetes-amp-heart-attack-are-linkedSat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53781/how-diabetes-amp-heart-attack-are-linkedhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53759/behavior-betrays-ageingIt is said that with ageing maturity, patience and tolerance will automatically set in. I am afraid it is an erroneous statement. I am a senior citizen and I beg to differ. Just to make the elderly pleased this observation can be said. But, in reality it is not. Conversely, many aged easily lose their patience, composure and express intolerance and anger at the drop of a hat.Sat, 27 May 2023 16:48:40 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53759/behavior-betrays-ageinghttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53758/diabetes-reversal-through-ayurvedic-lifestyleTo Understand, Detect, Diagnose & Prevent Type 2 DiabetesTo Understand The Root Cause of Type 2 DiabetesTo Identify Insulin Resistance MechanismSat, 27 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53758/diabetes-reversal-through-ayurvedic-lifestylehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53742/the-link-between-diabetes-and-obesityDiabetes and obesity are two of the most prevalent chronic health conditions in the world today, and there is a clear link between the two. In fact, obesity is one of the leading risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes, which accounts for the majority of diabetes cases worldwide. In this article, we will explore the relationship between diabetes and obesity and how they are linked.Sat, 20 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53742/the-link-between-diabetes-and-obesityhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53736/living-artfully-with-dhyana-yogaThe article explores the practice of Dhyana Yoga, a form of Raja Yoga that emphasizes the importance of meditation and mental discipline in achieving spiritual enlightenment. It explains the stages of the practice, including concentration, meditation, and contemplation, and highlights the relevance of Dhyana Yoga in today's world as a tool to manage stress, improve focus and concentration, regulate emotions, and enhance creativity and spiritual growth. The article emphasizes that practicing Dhyana Yoga can lead to a more balanced and harmonious way of life, where individuals can cultivate inner awareness and mindfulness.Sun, 14 May 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53736/living-artfully-with-dhyana-yogahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53713/quantum-healing-the-science-of-mind-body-connectionsSun, 30 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53713/quantum-healing-the-science-of-mind-body-connectionshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53576/worthless-dirtSat, 28 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/53576/worthless-dirthttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53310/improving-mental-health-to-achieve-happinessPresently world over there is tremendous anxiety among the youth. The reasons could be many, but anxiety leads to greed, anger, violence, and a whole horde of very poor behavior exhibited by a good many citizens of the world. It is estimated that in India up to 30% of youth population might be suffering from severe anxiety disorder and the pandemic has made it worse. With mounting pressures of society and increased competition these levels will increase further.Sun, 24 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53310/improving-mental-health-to-achieve-happinesshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53268/good-health-and-well-being-amid-pandemicIt is difficult to maintain healthy habits during emergency period. The financial worries the developing country people experience make it difficult to live normal lives and can have a negative impact on the mental health of the citizens. The constant news coverage and uncertainty about the future can increase anxiety. Stress is a natural response to these types of situations. Stress can disturb our sleeping and eating patterns, leading to irritability or emotional outbursts, low motivation, and changes in the use of alcohol or other drugs.Sat, 25 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53268/good-health-and-well-being-amid-pandemichttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53208/panchgavyam-its-role-in-human-plant-and-animal-healthPanchagavyam is a unique cow product-based blend that is used in several Hindu rituals. There is mention of panchagavyam in Charaka Samhita and Vrkshayurveda (an ancient Indian text on plant health). Its use was standard practice in disease management in Vedic times.Sun, 29 May 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53208/panchgavyam-its-role-in-human-plant-and-animal-healthhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53154/pandemic-related-mental-issues-need-immediate-attentionChildren and adolescents. Long before the Covid-19 pandemic struck, they faced several challenges and issues impacting their metal wellness. These are some alarming statistics before the pandemic: At least 50 million children and adolescents were affected with mental health issues of which 80-90% did not seek treatment. (Indian Journal of Psychiatry, 2019).Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53154/pandemic-related-mental-issues-need-immediate-attentionhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53107/solution-and-prophetic-dreamsDreams as one of the attributes of brain are the least understood and yet most written about. Though science has progressed rapidly in trying to understand the workings of brain and sleep but why we dream and what do they signify has still remained a mystery.Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/53107/solution-and-prophetic-dreamshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/53074/walking-good-for-mind-and-bodySat, 05 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/53074/walking-good-for-mind-and-bodyhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52991/road-to-nirvana-goes-through-stomachSat, 15 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52991/road-to-nirvana-goes-through-stomachhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52952/baldness-solar-energy-happinessBaldness gives unhappiness to a person. People feel it as a sign of getting old and the person feels that because of his baldness his looks suffer. People will do anything and go to any length to get a good crop of hair on their head. Worldwide hair loss treatment industry is worth $ 3.5 billion/year.Sat, 25 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52952/baldness-solar-energy-happinesshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52921/think-positively--live-happilyAnytime you ask people about some of the happy moments in their lives, they have to really think about them. However, if you ask them about some unpleasant or sad moments, they will tell you hundreds of instances.Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52921/think-positively--live-happilyhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52913/how-to-stop-unpleasant-thoughts-affecting-usFrom my younger days I have had the ability to sense when somebody is thinking about me. This ability has allowed me to react even before the person has spoken or made his intentions known - most of the times with disastrous results!Sat, 04 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52913/how-to-stop-unpleasant-thoughts-affecting-ushttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52897/do-boot-scan-on-yourselfSat, 27 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52897/do-boot-scan-on-yourselfhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52893/chant-your-alzheimer-awayWhen the brain is under deep meditation or concentration, Gamma waves are produced. These waves range anywhere from 25-100 hertz but have an average frequency of 40 hertz. Large number of studies on meditating yogi’s brain has revealed that these waves are produced under deep meditation and concentration. Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52893/chant-your-alzheimer-awayhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52574/memory-formation-and-removal--a-conjectureWe are defined by our memories. They are the only things we can call our own. All our experiences, ego, I, and our existence is sum and substance of our memories. They also guide us on our future journey in life and till the end of our existence those memories are with us. Sat, 05 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/52574/memory-formation-and-removal--a-conjecturehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52533/investigations-to-diagnose-covid-19Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/52533/investigations-to-diagnose-covid-19https://www.boloji.com/articles/52517/how-to-practice-correct-tratakaBefore going to bed try 15 minute trataka meditation to relax your body , mind and soul after a hectic burn out day. Trataka is concentrated gazing a light source or a point.Sat, 08 May 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/52517/how-to-practice-correct-tratakahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52487/supportive-care-to-fight-covid-19-infectionSat, 24 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/52487/supportive-care-to-fight-covid-19-infectionhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52430/diabetic-reinopathyDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a silent killer disease which slowly damages all the systems of the body including heart, brain, kidneys, eyes etc. There are two main types of diabetes as type 1 and type 2. type 1 is known as insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) and type 2 is known as non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM). The pathological manifestations of DM occurs in response to hyperglycemia and are time related. When these manifestations occurs in eye and retina they are called as diabetic retinopathy.Sat, 27 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/52430/diabetic-reinopathyhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52362/mental-health-crisis-of-agingCrisis of mental health of aging is the prime burden of successful aging to-day. In order to discuss this aging issue, we have to understand phases of human life. There are two phases in a human life – (i) the forenoon phase and (ii) the afternoon. The forenoon phase is the initial phase of life for preparing oneself (i.e. education, occupation, marriage, rearing of family and social citizenship responsibility, and so forth). On the other part, afternoon phase (i.e. middle age of life) directs to follow the principle of detachment (i.e. limitation of activities outside for earning and spiritual development, etc.). Tue, 16 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52362/mental-health-crisis-of-aginghttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52345/the-philosophy-of-health-redefinedWhat is health? Whether it is a state of the body or the mind or the both? The World Health Organisation (WHO) (2010) suggested that health is ‘a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being.’ There are several views recorded about the definition of health. According to Naturalistic views, ‘health is a physical, natural, biological or physiological processes’ that ‘are tangible, observable, and measurable with modern technology.’ While Holistic views argue that health is ‘a value laden phenomena (i.e. vital goals, meaning, and purpose)’ played a central role in population health. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52345/the-philosophy-of-health-redefinedhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52326/how-elderly-can-cope-with-covid-19For all those people who are in the age group of 65-70 and above, COVID has been quite bad. Their age has weakened their immunity and increased their social isolation. I and my wife Nandini Nimbkar are in this age group and I would like to share how we were able to cope with the the situation created by this pandemic during the past year. I also hope others in the same age group share their experiences so that this knowledge can be pooled together to help elders cope up in future pandemics.Sat, 06 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52326/how-elderly-can-cope-with-covid-19https://www.boloji.com/articles/52301/acharya-sushrut-600-bceAcharya Sushrut was a genius in the history of Medical Science, born to sage Vishwamitra. He has detailed the surgical procedures in "Sushrut Samhita", a unique encyclopedia of surgery, and is considered to be the "father of plastic surgery" and "science of anaesthesia". Sat, 23 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52301/acharya-sushrut-600-bcehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52278/psychosocial-pathology-of-the-pandemicThe COVID-19 is a ‘unique threat' to the world. It is the cause of ‘panic, stress, and the potential for hysteria.’ It threats ‘to manifest as sheer anxiety and panic : worry about getting an infection, worry about loved one getting ill.’ The ‘absence of a definite treatment for Coronavirus easily exacerbate anxiety.’ ‘The lives of infected individuals, family and friends, and the society are at stake.’ It has affected the world economy , social and cultural aspects of the entire world. It is not only affecting the humanity during the pandemic.Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52278/psychosocial-pathology-of-the-pandemichttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52248/how-homeopathy-might-work--a-conjectureHomeopathy is an alternative system of medicine. It is used by about 1/7th of mankind. Yet how it works has remained a mystery. In this article I present a possible mechanism on how it might work. The idea was triggered by my study of the science of Pranayam.Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52248/how-homeopathy-might-work--a-conjecturehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52188/self-control-how-to-build-itWe all have this important element for success, 'self-control', albeit some have more of it while some are endowed with less of it. It is also true that even those who have a lot of self-control sometimes run out of it. For instance, people who have succeeded in accomplishing goals by dint of self-control, suddenly find themselves running out of it. For, self-control, like any other muscle, also suffers from fatigue. In other words, self-control, like any other muscle, can also be built up and strengthened with time and effort. Sat, 05 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52188/self-control-how-to-build-ithttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52164/biochemistry-of-happy-hormonesGenetics and lifestyle factors play an important role in the mechanism of the feeling of happiness, and elevation of mode. The happy hormones include hormones and neurotransmitters.Thu, 26 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52164/biochemistry-of-happy-hormoneshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52161/diagnostic-methods-of-covid-19Positive viral tests indicate a current infection, while positive antibody tests indicate a prior infection. Other techniques include a CT scan, checking for elevated body temperature, checking for low blood oxygen level, and the deployment of detection dogs at airports.Wed, 25 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52161/diagnostic-methods-of-covid-19https://www.boloji.com/articles/52044/torch-syndrome TORCH infection can be a misleading term as it sounds like a single illness. However, the term is an acronym of five infections caused due to pathogens. These can cause some serious problems for the unborn foetus and the mother if it is not diagnosed at the right moment. These pathogens are transferred from the expectant mother to her foetus during pregnancy or at childbirth. Sat, 10 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/52044/torch-syndromehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51945/what-is-ego-and-how-to-tame-itSince time immemorial humans have been intrigued by the idea of who am I or the nature of ego, ‘I’, etc. Philosophical and psychological tomes have been written on it. One of the tenets of Indian philosophy is to reduce or eliminate the ego so that liberation from cycle of birth and death takes place.Tue, 18 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51945/what-is-ego-and-how-to-tame-ithttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51873/six-ways-to-keep-your-mental-sanity-during-the-pandemicThe Covid19 pandemic is unlike anything we have experienced so far and while our mind is busy creating a list of worst what-if scenarios, it is important to pause and reflect “ Are we losing our mind?Sat, 25 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51873/six-ways-to-keep-your-mental-sanity-during-the-pandemichttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51864/health-benefits-of-adho-mukha-svanasanaAdho Mukha Svanasana is also known as the downward-facing dog pose because the Sanskrit words Adho means downward, svan means dog, Mukha means face and Sana means asana or pose. There are numerous health benefits to this pose, and many yogis consider the health benefits of this pose to be same as that of SarvangasanaWed, 22 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51864/health-benefits-of-adho-mukha-svanasanahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51863/parenting-tips-when-you-have-chronic-painIf you’re living with chronic pain, you probably have some days that are fairly normal while other days, it might be hard to get out of bed. If you have kids, coping with chronic pain makes it hard to be the best parent you can be. The good news, it isn’t impossible.Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/51863/parenting-tips-when-you-have-chronic-painhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51844/can-surgical-masks-or-respirators-prevent-corona-virusThe world is suffering from the deadly infection of Coronavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the infection as ‘pandemic’. The early symptoms of this deadly infection are high fever, shortness of breath, tiredness, and dry cough. So, the entire world is under lockdown to break the chain of COVID-19 with certain precautionary steps is to be ensured. Fri, 17 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51844/can-surgical-masks-or-respirators-prevent-corona-virushttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51787/how-to-induce-good-sleep-for-better-body-and-mind Good sleep tones the body and removes toxins from the brain. It can be induced by good exercise and meditation.Sun, 21 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51787/how-to-induce-good-sleep-for-better-body-and-mindhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51781/diabetes-mellitus-amp-insulinInsulin is secreted by the Beta cells of the Islets of Langerhans, which are highly vascularised cells scattered throughout the pancreas. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder, resulting from insulin deficiency characterised by hyperglycaemia, and altered metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and lipids.Sat, 20 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51781/diabetes-mellitus-amp-insulinhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51664/water-amp-human-healthNext to oxygen, water is the most important material for sustenance of life on this planet. Water and the solute made up of electrolyte and non-ionised organic molecules constitute the body fluids. The volume and composition of the body fluids varies within a narrow range from day to day. Tue, 12 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51664/water-amp-human-healthhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51663/sans-medicine-can-all-overcome-corona-attacks-by-any-meansTill new medicines are found out, social and physical distancing are advised to follow by confining at home to contain spread of deadly virus further so that disease chain can be disconnected and that way people can be saved from deaths all over the world!Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51663/sans-medicine-can-all-overcome-corona-attacks-by-any-meanshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51640/drug-abuse-a-preventable-misadventureA rational diet, adequate exercise, and wholesome hours of sleep are the foundation upon which a reserve of strength (health) must be built"Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51640/drug-abuse-a-preventable-misadventurehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51575/covid19-need-to-embrace-challenge-for-existenceToday everyone is familiar with the deadly impact of COVID- 19 originated from the Wuhan city of China. It has travels very far in the world. Everywhere its panic and fear are perceptible. It has stopped the fast speed of the world. It is addressed as a biological weapon against the devastation of mankind. WHO has declared this ‘Novel COVID 19’ a pandemic to the whole world. Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51575/covid19-need-to-embrace-challenge-for-existencehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51571/margaret-higgins-sanger-amp-planned-parenthoodMargaret Higgins Sanger (1883-1966) was an American nurse who campaigned widely for birth control and in 1929 founded an organisation which became the Planned Parent Federation in 1942.Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51571/margaret-higgins-sanger-amp-planned-parenthoodhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51559/covid-19-india-goes-to-a-lockdown-modeNow considering the global outbreak and gravity of situation in several states, a complete 21 days lockdown has been enforces across the country by the Union Government.It would not be an exaggeration to say that the Covid-19 disease has put the entire global economy under ICU. With ever spreading infection across the country, the United States is now worse affected on economic front as well as by increasingly losing its control over the disease. Situation of the entire Europe is equally bad but the worst affected countries are Italy, Spain, Germany, France, UK and Switzerland. All this is bound to put the world economy including US, Western Europe and India in yet another phase of severe recession after the painful experience post 2008. On the other hand, China has totally quarantined itself from the world and appears to be rejoicing their victory over the virus. All civil activities, malls, cinema, business establishments, capital market etc. in China are returning to normal, investors have resumed their activities and the country has even offered assistance to other nations. In a nutshell, it appears as if one virus outbreak has changed the complete world order from US & Western Europe to China.Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:47:32 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51559/covid-19-india-goes-to-a-lockdown-modehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51548/almonds-and-healthNuts contain monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats which improve heart health by reducing LDL (low density lipoprotein) cholesterol. LDL is responsible for blocking blood vessels including those of the heart. Nuts and seeds taken as "snacks" curb hunger and control appetite.Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51548/almonds-and-healthhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51544/a-mantra-to-fight-coronavirusThere is a worldwide scare about coronavirus. Such viruses in one form or the other have been with us through eternity. We inhale or get them in our system all the time but our body’s immune system most of the times nullifies them. However when our immune system is down or compromised then they create diseases like flu, dengue, etc.Mon, 23 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51544/a-mantra-to-fight-coronavirushttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51535/covid-19-the-global-corona-coronagePortraying serious domestic threats like spread of coronavirus to external agencies are not going to help nations in anyway. At one end there is a country like India which has quietly prepared to fight all possible exigencies due to coronavirus since its outbreak reported in Wuhan, China in January 2020, on the other end there is world's most powerful country USA which was almost caught unprepared. Like many other epidemics and disasters in the past, the man will undoubtedly win and survive the Covid-19, even if we call it a holocaust. So there is no need to fear or panic but to face the threat like a brave-heart with due precaution and care.Sun, 15 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51535/covid-19-the-global-corona-coronagehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51528/tips-for-taking-iron-calcium-and-protineThu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51528/tips-for-taking-iron-calcium-and-protinehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51502/chakras-the-subtle-wheels-within-youChakras play an important role in balancing the inner self. The gurus of ancient times spoke a lot about Chakras over centuries.Sat, 29 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/51502/chakras-the-subtle-wheels-within-youhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51494/tea-a-potential-health-giverAll varieties of tea - green, brown or black are derived from the leaves of the same evergreen tree or bush, named Camellia sinensis. The first description of tea drinking is found in the ancient Chinese literature dating back to 350 AD.Sat, 22 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/51494/tea-a-potential-health-giverhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51477/stress-and-the-burnout-syndromeStress today is a fact of life, as the modern man is living life in the fast lane. Various stressors like physical, chemical, psychological, and environmental have to be faced daily. For optimal health we have to maintain a constant or near constant 'internal environment' in relation to our 'external environment'. This complex body process was designated by the Canadian endocrinologist Hans Selye (1972) as the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS). Tue, 11 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/51477/stress-and-the-burnout-syndromehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51458/are-melting-icecaps-bringing-corona-virus-to-lifeCould there be a link between climate change and corona virus outbreak? If you go by what scientists at National Institute of Nutrition say, that could be true. Melting ice caps are releasing some viruses that were lying frozen and dormant for ages.Mon, 03 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/51458/are-melting-icecaps-bringing-corona-virus-to-lifehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51450/important-investigations-during-pregnancyWed, 29 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/51450/important-investigations-during-pregnancyhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51433/hippocrates-the-greek-physicianHippocrates (460-375 BC) was born on the island of Cos. He was the son of the Greek physician named Hiraclides, and he followed his father's footsteps and pursued a medical carrier. Hippocrates became a renowned physician, and is often called the 'father of medicine'. He wrote over 100 books and monographs that influenced the practice of medicine over centuries.Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/51433/hippocrates-the-greek-physician