Sneezing: An Alarm from the Body
With its capacity to sense smells and prepare air for the lungs, the nose offers a feast of…
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For the Sake of Autism…
The courtyard vibrated at the sound of the school bell. Immediately the playground burst into life as children…
Coping with Autism
“When I took my one-year old son to the supermarket, he never responded to other mothers’ playful overtures.…
Mushroom: A Unique Blessing
Until recently fungi used to be considered plants. Today, due to their unique qualities, fungi have now been…
Keep Your Blood Pressure under Control
Hypertension occurs when the force of blood in the veins rises higher than the normal level. So what…
Playing with Genes: Gene Therapy
As we live our lives, we often come across problems that can block our way. If our car…
Sugar and the Human Body
In the world we live in today, while great efforts are being made to improve human health, diabetes…
Physiological Prevention of Cancer
The fine balance and order seen in living beings provides us with clues and directions as to which…
A Vitamin that Could Change Your Life: Folic Acid
To have a beautiful, healthy baby is the dream of all would-be parents. Nevertheless, dreams do not always…
Health and Natural Balance with Patchouli
Studies made recently in relation to aromatherapy show that aroma can be the preparation for many important functions…
Radiotherapy
As my brother-in-law had some health complaints such as palpitations, insomnia, irritability and excessive sweating, he asked me…
On Hibernation and Bedsores
You would have thought them awake though they were asleep. We caused them to turn over to the…
Reevaluating Cholesterol
The message to lower cholesterol to reduce the risk of heart disease has been widely circulated. However, recent…
Vitamin and Mineral Pills: The Right Answer for a Healthy Life?
In human health, the importance of vitamins is indisputable. Proof of this are the numerous illnesses associated with…
Tissue Engineering; Towards Spare Human Parts
Everyday, thousands of people from all age groups are treated for organ malfunction. Many of these patients require…