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Following are the best household Swine flue fighters and immunity developers: 1. Tulsi and Bilwa kadha: Add 60 leafs of Tulsi, 30 leafs of Bilwa patra and 10 Kaali mirch to 4 liters of water. Boil the water (without covering it) for 30 minutes. Cool down this water and drink the same throughout the day. 2. Heat the milk and turmeric powder. Drink it before you go to bed. 3. Homeopathic medicine 'Arsenic' power 6 helps fighting Flue viruses - CONSULT HOMEOPATHY DOCTOR BEFORE BUYING THIS MEDICINE. **** 4. Kapalbhati and Bhastrika pranayamas are natural immunity developers against any viral infection. All these medicines can be given to all age groups. Specially small kids as they may be infected earlier. Prevention is always better than cure.

TORONTO: Lung cancer may now be detected early with a simple blood test, doing away with the need for invasive biopsies, according to new study by an Indian American. "These findings suggest that lung cancers interact with circulating white blood cells and change the types of genes that are active in these cells," explained Anil Vachani of the University of Pennsylvania. "We found that the types of genes present in these cells could tell us whether or not cancer was present," he added. The finding can be potentially used to develop a non-invasive diagnostic and painless test for patients suspected of having lung cancer, he noted. The possibility of developing such a test to differentiate between cancerous and benign lesions has enormous implications for the world of medicine and those awaiting conclusive biopsy results after preliminary testing. "CT screening results in the detection of lung nodules in 20 to 60 per cent of subjects," said Vachani. "Th...

Bananas prevent HIV infection Chemicals found in bananas are better at preventing HIV than two current synthetic anti-HIV drugs, according to new study. A banana a day to keep HIV away?Your favorite oblong fruit might be even healthier than you realized. According to The Gazette (Montreal) newspaper, a new study has found that chemicals commonly found in bananas are as potent in preventing HIV as two synthetic anti-HIV drugs. Researchers say the findings could lead to a cheap new component for applied microbicides that prevent sexual transmission of HIV. The miracle substance in bananas is called BanLec, a type of lectin, which are the sugar-binding proteins found in a variety of plants. Scientists have long been interested in lectins because of their ability to halt the chain reaction that leads to certain viral infections. In the case of BanLec, it works by binding naturally to the sugar-rich envelope that encases the HIV virus, thus blocking its entry into the body. "The proble...

Get active in your daily life: Burn calories without going to the gym The importance of a healthy diet and regular exercise cannot be overstated. Along with these essentials it also helps to lead an active lifestyle that helps keep your metabolism high and calories burning. Here are some tips you can incorporate in your daily life: Take the stairs Avoid the temptation to always take the lift. Taking the stairs instead will help keep you active and feeling energetic all day. Walk to your colleague Most communication in offices nowdays is done over some type of Messenger service. Instead of always "pinging" your co-worker, why not walk over and talk to him in person? Your legs will thank you for the break Don't lust after the closest parking spot Parking is usually a major source of stress in modern cities. Avoid the heartache that comes with trying to find the closest parking spot to your destination. Park where you get a spot easily and walk those extra few steps. It...

6 important factors which are very much important for the fast weight loss. These points are discussed below: - Take adequate rest: Sleeping is considered to the best way to cut down the excessive fats in easy manner. It has been revealed that people who are having less amount of sleep are more prone to become overweight. Hence it is preferred to sleep minimum of 7-8 hours a day. This is considered to be the minimum amount of rest that a person must take. - Consume lots of grapefruits and apples: These fruits are very much beneficial in terms of the weight loss. It is said that if a person is having 3 apples and day and is consuming the bowl of grapefruits after his every meals then he can increase his metabolic rate and a result the process of burning the fat will speed up. - Have a lot of pure water every day: The best way to lose the weight in easy terms is to drink a lot of pure water. Tap water is usually contaminated with the toxins. Hence it is recommended to have water at le...

The enzyme, MGAT2, determines whether dietary fat is used to generate energy or stored under the skin around the waist. The discovery of its role could be the key to preventing obesity, diabetes and heart disease Scientists found that mice missing the gene for MGAT2 were able to feast on a high fat diet without becoming flabby or overweight. Mice lacking MGAT2 were also protected against glucose intolerance - a precursor to diabetes - high cholesterol and a build up of fat in liver cells. Enzymes are biological catalysts that are essential for numerous biological functions MGAT2 is one of three MGAT enzymes found in the intestines of both mice and humans. Cutting MGAT activity with drugs could be another way to combat obesity, the scientists believe. Dr Robert Farese, from the University of California at San Francisco, and colleagues, reduced MGAT activity in mice by more than half by knocking out MGAT2. On a low fat diet, the mice developed in just the same way as normal animals. But ...