Once somebody asked Lord Buddha, “after meditating for years, I have not been able to gain anything.” Then Lord Buddha asked, “Did you lose anything?” and the disciple said, “yes, I lost my anger, desires, expectations and ego.” Buddha smiled and said, “That is what your gain is by med.... more

With the increase in the relative humidity more and more cases of heat disorders have started. Dehydration can precipitate heart attack in susceptible individuals. The normal fluid requirement is 30 ml per kg weight, but the same needs to be increased in the summer because of the loss of fluid from.... more

 Frequent urination during night, a condition doctors call nocturia, is common among snorers (men with obstructive sleep apnea). Nocturia means need to void two or more times each night. In obstructive sleep apnea soft tissues in the back of throat temporarily collapse during sleep causing brief m.... more

Every year, 17th May is dedicated to World Hypertension Day (WHD). The theme for 2012 is Healthy Lifestyle – Healthy Blood Pressure. If you change the oil in the car regularly, and don’t wait until it’s performing poorly to change it, then whytreat the body any differently.Cardiovascular disea.... more

 A defined Diet and Exercise Programme in people at high risk of diabetes, if followed for six years, can delay the onset of diabetes for 14 years as per a report published in the edition of "The Lancet".The study called China DA Quing Diabetes Prevention Outcome Study, 577 adults with high blood.... more

 One of the biggest components of patient-centered care is empathy. Empathy is the ability to put yourself in another person’s shoes. A lack of empathy can lead to a cold or rushed bedside manner, which makes patients uneasy. 1) Make empathy a priority: One often lose sense of priorities when wo.... more

Side effects from just three drugs are responsible for a full third of all emergency room visits by senior citizens who had adverse reactions to medications.In 2004 and 2005, in the US the blood thinner warfarin, the diabetes drug insulin and the heart drug digoxin caused about 58,000 emergency room.... more

Osteoporosis is termed as "The Silent Thief," because it can progress for years without symptoms, robbing the strength from bones until a fracture occurs. Osteoporosis is not an inevitable part of menopause or of aging. Risk of osteoporosis is so high in women that developing an osteoporosis-relate.... more

‘Heat index’ measures the combined effects of temperature and humidity on the ability of the body to lose heat. It determines how hot it really feels. Periods of high heat index adversely affect human health. The human body normally cools itself by sweating through evaporation, which carries he.... more

In summer there occur pitta ( metabolism) aggravation. One need to eat easily digestible foods. In summer follow the hygiene rules of “Heat it boil it cook it peel it or forget it”In summer increase the liquid intake by 500 ml to cover sweat loss. Most smumer fruits are high in water contents i.... more

1.Kauravas, numbering one hundred, and Pandavas will violate the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare family norms. 2.As per Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs one cannot show kings and emperors in this democratic age.3. As per Ministry of Science and Technology birth of Kauravas is suggestive of h.... more

Dementia is not a normal part of ageing – 12th May is Nurse’ DayA cause of serious disability among those who live with the condition, dementia has a wide–ranging impact on families and close friends, who can experience stress, frustration and exhaustion in caring for a loved one, as well as f.... more

Vedic science often teaches us the concept of non-violent communication in making one happy and healthy. Of late, we have seen a lot of people commenting initially when Sachin Tendulkar should retire and later whether he should or should not accept entry into Rajya Sabha. The Vedic laws are very cle.... more

When Swami Chinmayananda was alive, he used to be a patient of my guru  Late Dr. (Col.) K.L. Chopra and I happened to do all his echocardiogram in the last few years of his life.  Once I was alone with him doing his echo, I asked him to give me the gist of Bhagavad Gita and he said only one word .... more

Sometimes back, one of my patients was arrested by the police and was to be sent to Tihar Jail. It was Friday evening and, obviously, he could not have applied for the bail till Monday morning. It is unwritten law that most of the times police arrests a person on Friday evening so that at least two .... more

When I see a spiritual Guru as a patient I always request them to give me some Seekh (blessing). Once one of my anesthetist colleague brought a spiritual Guru to me and when I asked him for a seekh, he said 4 words, “Suno, Samjha, Jaano, Karo”. Later I realized that it was the best blessing I co.... more

The two approaches make all the difference. The successful people are the ones who make things easy. Take it easy is a route of escapism and follow the approach of chalta hai. When you take this approach, you do not live in the present and miss signals of the nature and opportunities of converting .... more

While there is no dispute that if a doctor is spiritual, he or she often prays for the recovery of the patient, but very often a request is made by the patient to pray with him. The extent, to which this is possible or appropriate, depends on the clinical settings and circumstances and the individu.... more

Christians believe in the doctrine of the holy trinity which affirms that there are only three persons in one God – Father, son (Jesus Christ) and Holly spirit. Christians believe that Jesus is both fully divine and fully human. The basic turret of Christianity is the Jesus. By his life, death an.... more

In Buddhism, Lord Buddha is not worshipped as a God; instead his life and teachings are worshipped and followed. The primary teachings of Lord Buddha are in the form of four noble truths:1.      Life is full of sufferings2.      The cause of sufferings is the desire3.      It is po.... more

 Over 60% of mothers believe their biggest health threat to be breast cancer but heart disease kills six times as many women as breast cancer. Some risk factors are different for women than for men. Heart disease symptoms may be milder in women. Heart attacks often strike without warning. If a wom.... more

Natural fast food is good for health as per a  programme organized by Zee Manthan. Natural fast food consists of eating fruits, vegetables, milk products, sprouts and sattu. On the contrary, unnatural fast food, also called as junk food, is bad for the heart’s health as it consists of items like.... more

Over 60% of mothers believe their biggest health threat to be breast cancer but heart disease kills six times as many women as breast cancer. Some risk factors are different for women than for men. Heart disease symptoms may be milder in women. Heart attacks often strike without warning. If a woman.... more

All heart diseases begin in childhood and, therefore, preventive measures need to be started at that age.Two major problems of childhood are pre–hypertension and obesity and if they can be tackled well in time, future heart diseases can be prevented. Pre–hypertension is a blood pressure of more .... more

May is International Blood Pressure and Stroke Awareness. Giving the details, Dr. Aggarwal said that blood pressure should be checked at the same time and in the same arm whether monthly, semi annually or annually. If one has borderline high blood pressure, one should take preventive measures immedi.... more

Ultrasound of the heart called echocardiography has now become like using stethoscope. Handheld colour dopler echocardiography devices are now available and used in every cardiologist’s practice. With or without contrast it is now possible to diagnose heart disease  in no time using these han.... more

Talking to a gathering of doctors, Dr. Nikhil Kapoor, Chief Radiologist, Moolchand Medcity and Padma Shri & Dr. B.C. Roy National Awardee, Dr. KK Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India, in a joint statement said that CT scan involves x–ray radiation and can be harmful to the body. Unle.... more

The first episode was aired on Sunday and the focus was on doctors involved in PNDT act violation. We agree that strict action should be taken if the doctors are involved in any violation. But why ever the punishment has not been taken against any father or the mother in law or the mother.Female fet.... more

Side effects from just three drugs are responsible for a full third of all emergency room visits by senior citizens who had adverse reactions to medications. In 2004 and 2005, in the US the blood thinner warfarin, the diabetes drug insulin and the heart drug digoxin caused about 58,000 emergency r.... more

Having a bowl of low-calorie soup prior to a meal can cut the total mealtime intake of amount of food and calories. As per the Penn State researchers, diners who were given, low-calorie soup made of broccoli, potato, cauliflower, chicken broth, carrots to volunteers before they ate lunch, consumed .... more

All heart disease begin in childhood and, therefore, preventive measures needs to be started at that age. Two major problems of childhood are pre-hypertension and obesity andif they can be tackled well in time, future heart diseases can be prevented. Pre-hypertension is a blood pressure of more th.... more

Aishwarya is in the news again post delivery. She has gained a lot of weight. It has become a talk on social media. Physiological changes relating to pregnancy result in weight gain in the absence of pathological water retention. Excessive weight gain causes increase in fat stores. Post partum wei.... more

Insulting someone invariably means hurting somebody’s ego. In politics, as per Chanakya Neeti, three types of insults a person will never forget. The first two of them are attacking someone with character assassination or financial irregularities. In politics, we have seen that whenever a person .... more

 I happened to listen to St. Vijay Kaushal who was narrating Rama Katha at Sirifort Auditorium. He was trying to differentiate between Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. He  said that Rama was blessed with 12 Kalaas and Krishna with 16 Kalaas (arts).  The only difference between Raam and Krishna was th.... more

I normally tell my patients to observe every Wednesday as a ‘Gift Day’. On this day, one should give and receive gifts. The gifts invariably should be non-materialistic and may consist of giving a compliment, smile, hug, respect or appreciation. The return gift will always be stronger than the .... more

An over-the-counter antacid is used to relieve mild cases of heartburn or acid reflux. Though they are available without a doctor's prescription they need to be taken only under doctor’s advice.As per American Academy of Family Physicians there are different types of antacids that work in differen.... more

TOI reported that a corporate executive landed in the emergency with palpitations after consuming over a dozen cups of green tea within the span of a few hours. Green tea contain caffeine and can boosts heart rate.The belief among some patients that "more is better" leads to significant side effects.... more

Anger is the reaction of the body and the mind to the interpretation of a known situation. Managing anger involves either changing the situation or the interpretation or preparing the body with yoga and pranayama in such a way that anger does not harm the body. 1.Changing the situations: for this o.... more

1.      Smoking cessation is associated with reduced risk of heart attack, cancer, lung disease, infections and hip fracture.2.      Smokers benefit from quitting smoking even after development of heart blockages or COPD.3.      Smoking cessation is associated with a cardiac benefits for bo.... more

 Anti-cholinergics, a commonly prescribed group of drugs, may cause elderly people to "slow down" in their daily physical activities.  Two reports from Wake Forest University School of Medicine support findings that anti-cholinergic drugs – Used to treat acid reflux, Parkinson's disease and uri.... more

 Two or more prescription or over-the-counter drugs interact negatively with each other and cause adverse drug reactions. To reduce the risk of drug reactions, one must abide by the following guidelines: • Read labels carefully.• Understand the ingredients in each drug.• Understand any pos.... more

Hand hygiene is the primary measure to reduce health care associated infections. The “My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene” approach defines the key moments when health-care workers should perform hand hygiene. This evidence-based, field-tested, user-centred approach is designed to be easy to learn, l.... more

 Heart Care foundation has released the guidelines for the immunization of immunocompetent health care workers. These guidelines are consistent with the one published by the CDC, the Association for Professionals in Infection and Epidemiology, Inc (APIC), the ACIP, and infectious diseases experts..... more

 Ranbaxy Laboratories has launched a new drug, Synriam,  for the treatment of uncomplicated falciparum malaria. Clinical trials in India, Tanzania, and Thailand have suggested that the drug yields a cure rate of over 95 per cent. The drug would be made available in India at Rs 130 for three tablet.... more

1.Sattu is grounded roasted powders of soaked pulses and cereals.2. It is prepared by grinded after roasting.3. It is consumed along with fruit slices, sugar or milk. 4. Some people add green chilli, lemon juice and salt for another flavour. 5. It was originally Seven Anaaj (seven cereals, millets.... more

 1.Ascend slowly is the best prevention. 2. If one lives below 5,000 feet (1,500 m) one should avoid ascending rapidly. On the first night, avoid sleeping above 9,000 feet (2,800 m).3.Between 5000-10,000 feet have a night halt.4. If one is planning to travel above 9,800 feet (3,000 meters) one sho.... more

 Chaar Dham ‘Yatra’ is observed every year in the month of April/May and is open to visitors for next six months. It usually starts from Akshay Tritya date till the day of Diwali. Chaar Dham ‘Yatra’ involves covering Yamnotri, Gangotri, Kedar Nath and Badrinath.  People can have ‘Yatra�.... more

Akshay Tritiya is one day which is never "absent" from the lunar Calendar.  It is one of the most pious festivals in Hinduism. It’s begging of 'Treta Yuga'.  Akshaya means imperishable. Japa, worship, purification of body, donations etc done on this day remain imper.... more

Talking to a gathering of 500 health professional, Padma Shri & Dr. B.C. Roy National Awardee, Dr. KK Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India, said that potbelly obesity is the new epidemic of the society, which is linked to diabetes, high blood pressure and heart blockages. The main culp.... more

Inaugurating a two days workshop on Stress Management and “how to be happy and healthy”, Sh. Rakesh Mehta, State Election Commissioner, Delhi & Chandigarh said that “hostility, aggressive behavior and anger” are the new risk factors for heart diseases. One should learn to manage anger.Padmas.... more

World Earth Day organized at DPS Mathura Road Flagging the World Earth Day Walk organized by Heart Care Foundation of India jointly with Delhi Public School, Mathura Road and Ministry of Earth Sciences, Military Secretary to the President of India- Lt. Gen. A.K. Bakshi, SM, VSM said that every scho.... more

Vote for Delhi: Heart Care Foundation of India  eMedinewS, a daily enewspaper has appealed to all the doctors in Delhi to come out and vote in the forthcoming MCD elections.  Voting is one’s fundamental right and should be exercised. He further added that all doctors should come forward and de.... more

Solobacterium moorei, a gram-positive anaerobic bacillus originally isolated from human feces has been shown to be responsible for chronic bad breath, or halitosis. Persistent bad breath, is often caused by the breakdown of bacteria in the mouth, producing foul-smelling sulfur compounds that reside.... more

Having a bowl of low-calorie soup prior to a meal may help cut the total mealtime intake of amount of food and calories. As per the Penn State researchers, diners who were given, low-calorie soup made of chicken broth, broccoli, potato, cauliflower, carrots and butter to volunteers before they ate .... more

 All over the world the cardiologists are being blamed for over stenting a patient. To prevent "over stenting," the Maryland General Assembly recently passed legislation establishing an independent review process to ensure the medical necessity of coronary stent placement. The legislation, passed .... more

  Vegetables and fruits help lower one’s chances of getting head, neck, breast, ovarian and pancreatic cancers. Even one additional serving of vegetables or fruits couldhelp lower the risk of head and neck cancer. The more fruits and vegetables one can consume, the better. As per an Internation.... more

Consumption of non food items by children, in medical terms is called pica. Such children may eat clay, sand dirt, plaster, chalk, baking soda, cigarette ash, burnt match heads, glue, paper, tooth paste or soap. Pica is often associated with iron deficiency anemia.Deliberate eating of earth substanc.... more

 Diesel exhaust particles contain a chemical component called phenanthraquinone (PQ) that can harm the ability of arteries to regulate blood flow to bone marrow. This can have a number of long–term health effects. Men, postmenopausal women, and elderly people are most likely to be affected. The .... more

Although Paracetamol is remarkably safe when taken at usual therapeutic doses, overdose of Paracetamol has been recognized to cause fatal and nonfatal hepatic necrosis. It is available in the market as 500 or 1000 mg tablets. Even repeated therapeutic or slightly excessive doses can be hepatotoxic i.... more

Swine flu is normally mild and requires no attention but if the following groups of people develop flu–like symptoms, they should contact their doctor. They include:-•Children younger than 5 years of age (particularly those less than 2 years of age)•Individuals 65 years of age or older•Indi.... more

  One loose motion is equal to one glass of ORS.  Most summer diarrhea is watery, effortless and painless diarrhea with no mucous or blood.  They need no antibiotics. The only treatment is oral rehydration solution. One loose motion is equivalent to loss of one glass of fluid. If a patient has .... more

Carotid bruit, an unusual, harsh sound a doctor can hear when passing a stethoscope over the main artery to the brain could indicate an increased risk of heart attack and death from heart disease and stroke.The sound is caused by turbulent blood flow due to buildup of fatty deposits in one of the tw.... more

 Different exercises produce different impacts on the knee joints. The best and safest exercises causing minimum impact on the knee for patients post knee replacement or knee arthritis are walking, biking, hiking, riding an exercise bike, riding an elliptical trainer and walking on the treadmill. I.... more

Blood lipid levels may exhibit mild seasonal variation with a peak in total cholesterol level in the winter and a drop in the summer. The variation can be up to 5 mg/dL. Serum total and good HDL-cholesterol can be measured in fasting or non-fasting individuals. There are only small clinically insig.... more

People contesting election for the MCD should take the election process with a strong heart or else the resultant stress can precipitate acute heart attack, paralysis or dangerously high blood pressure in susceptible individuals. Data from the Multicenter Investigation of the Limitation of Infarct.... more

In his felicitation function Sachin Tendulkar said that I want my record to be broken by an India. He even named at Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.You are what your deep rooted desires are, is old saying. The above statement of Sachin if used by Virat or Rohit, as an intent and persistent desire, can .... more

When it comes to losing weight cutting down on liquid calories is equally important.Weight loss from liquid calories is greater than loss of calorie intake from solid food, as per Dr. Liwei Chen, an assistant professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health at the LSU Health Science Center i.... more

This year’s WHO slogan focuses on ageing and health. The title is important to India in view of its increasing ageing population.  More and more people are toady crossing the age barrier due to advancements in medical fields.Recently India saw 2 advancements in elderly population with heart disea.... more

Only 2% water is used for drinking and cooking foods. Over 45% water is wasted during transport. The answer may be point of use filtration for drinking water and decentralizing water purification and sewage managing facilities.This was suggested by Dr Sadhna Women Empowerment Awardees who met the ci.... more

1.       National Urban Health Mission is being launched. 2.        Income tax exemption limit raised from Rs 1,80,000 to Rs 2,00,000; upper limit of 20 per cent tax slab raised from Rs 8 lakh TO Rs 10 lakh.  3.       Individual income upto Rs 2 lakh will be free from income tax; income.... more

Social Intelligence is the ability to get along well with others, and to get them to cooperate with you. Also called “people skills,” social intelligence, includes an awareness of situations and the social dynamics that govern them, and knowledge of interaction styles and strategies that can he.... more

The health industry is undergoing a major change, so top of your agenda should be how you can influence, or in other words, become leaders. Social intelligence is how you can connect with people. This was the crux of an enlightening and entertaining talk on Social Intelligence by Mary Keightley at M.... more

24X7 actually don’t work in the emergency services. Many studies now have established that heart pateints suffering cardiac arrest at night or on the weekend are less likely to survive than those who have a heart attack during weekdays or weekday evenings.  The above findings were true even for p.... more

Health is incomplete without happiness and happiness is incomplete without health, said Padmashri & Dr. B.C. Roy National Awardee, Dr. K K Aggarwal, while addressing a gathering of people on the subject How to be happy.The function was organized by Mind, Body & Soul Detoxification Department, Moolch.... more

High blood sugar in hospitalized patients is associated with a greater risk for complications, as reported by Umpierrez and colleagues in the March 2002 issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. 1.All patients, independent of a prior diagnosis of diabetes, should undergo blood gl.... more

Both obese men and women can face fertility problems unless they reduce their weight. Reducing weight as the first step can bring back their fertility. 1. Obese men are more than three times as likely to have low sperm counts compared with their normal-weight peers. A study published in the journal.... more

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that is one of the leading causes of blindness and visual impairment. What these diseases have in common is that they damage the eye's optic nerve.Damage to the optic nerve can initially cause blind spots at the outer edges of the field of vision, called the periphera.... more

Winter bP is 5 mm Hg higher The systolic (top number) and diastolic (bottom number) blood pressures rise and fall with the change of seasons. In a study by the Institute National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale of Paris and published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, of 8801 people aged.... more

The ankle-brachial index (ABI), a simple, non–invasive 10-minute test that should be incorporated into a routine physical exam for diagnosing peripheral arterial disease in the middle age, elderly especially with heart attack risk factors like smokers, diabetics and the ones with high BP or choles.... more

 Why was Anna admitted in the hospital on 31st night? Medically it looks he has developed pneumonia? Let us revise the subject. • If has no pneumonia what is Anna’s risk to life: Residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities; adults ≥65 years of age; pregnancy; asthmatics; he.... more

 There is enough data to suggest that mist heart deaths occur in winter morning on Mondays. Primary arrhythmic event occur in the morning because increased adrenergic activity at this time increases electrical instability or induce myocardial ischemia without heart attack. Mortality reports of the.... more

1.January 24: Eminent Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi died of old age related ailments. 2.January 26th : Renowned gynaecologist Indira Hinduja, cardiologist Jose Chacko Periappuram, orthopaedican S P Mandal, cardiologist Mansoor Hasan, endrocrinologist Sivapatham Vittal, gastroent.... more

 Heart Care Foundation of India Wishes Everyone a Very Happy and Healthy New Year. The New Year should bring physical, mental, social, spiritual, environmental and financial well being amongst the public at large. He also said that we must all greet our friends and colleagues with our traditional.... more

 Keeping in view the Christmas and New Year celebrations no level of alcohol consumption is safe for some people. Alcohol should not be taken in pregnancy or people who have strong family history of alcoholism, previous brain hemorrhage, liver or pancreatic disease, and while operating potentially.... more

 Food of animal origin and  saturated fats (solid at room temperature) contain cholesterol. 1% rise in cholesterol raises the chances of heart attack by 2%. Heart Patients should therefore avoid eating cakes during the Christmas and New Year Season as they are rich in both saturated fat and eggs..... more

While driving long distances do not get too close to trucks if they are carrying a load of live chickens warns Heart Care Foundation of India. It's a perfect breeding place for the transmission of germs from the chickens to humans. These germs may be resistant to many antibiotics, as per researcher.... more

 Winter sore throat in children needs to be differentiated, because the viral sore throat needs no treatment; however, bacterial sore throat, if ignored, can end up with permanent heart or kidney damage. Sore throat is a symptom, not a disease. During winter season if children between 5 to 15 year.... more

 It’s wrong to say eat less fat; the real message should be eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. He was interacting with a group of people at the Heart Care Foundation of India stall in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare pavilion at the IITF, Pragati Maidan. It is easier for patients to.... more

Winter can create health problems especially in women. Following are some of the problems women might have to face are: 1.Heart Disease: Heart disease kills more women than any other disease. It takes more lives than breast cancer, cervical cancer, or any other disease. Stroke and heart disease-re.... more

In people with type 2 diabetes, intensive drug therapy can significantly lower bad LDL cholesterol and reduce the thickness of the neck carotid arteries supplying oxygen to the brain.A study published in Journal of the American College of Cardiology has shown that every effort should be made to brin.... more

As per new guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics published in Paedatrics cholesterol checks should be part of periodic well–child visits for all children. One should screen cholesterol at least once between the ages of 9 and 11 and again at 17 to 21. Doctors previously had been direc.... more

Gasping, gurgling, moaning or any other noisy breathing increases the chances for survival when someone is suffering sudden cardiac arrest. Gasping is a sign that there is still blood flow to the brain, and the person can be saved even though the heart has stopped. A Phoenix study of 1,218 cases p.... more

Diabetes is Preventable: November is Diabetes Awareness Month Type 2 diabetes is due to a faulty lifestyle due to insulin resistance and the same can be prevented by change in diet and regular exercise.  With proper risk factor management it is possible to get rid of both insulin and drugs in typ.... more

 The advertisement on Indian TV “Sunday ho ya Monday, Roj Khao Ande” needs a revision as it is not based on scientific facts. A new study has shown that people who eat eggs every day may substantially increase their risk of type 2 diabetes. India is already the diabetic capital of the world an.... more

Women who smoke are at twice the risk of developing cancer of the rectum and the risk goes up with the increase in number of cigarettes smoked per day, smoke duration and older age at smoking cessation.  A study published in the Journal of National Cancer Institute, has shown that women should nev.... more

Daily dialysis is better than 3 dialyses a week and 3 dialyses are better than 2 dialyses a week . A new study has shown that three–times–a–week dialysis to cleanse the blood of toxins may not be enough. Deaths, heart attacks and hospitalizations are much higher on the day after the two–day .... more

Yoga is not just simple Aasans but involves eight limbs of discipline practice incorporating Aasans, Pranayams, withdrawal of senses, intention, concentration and contemplation. Twenty minutes of deeper relaxation can produce the same benefits which are seen with seven hours of deep sleeping. Don'.... more

 A Chest  X-ray can be normal in the first 24 hours of pneumonia.Pneumonia can be community-acquired or hospital-acquired. Community acquired pneumonia is pneumonia that is acquired in the community in a person without a history of contact with a patient or a health care worker and can be treated .... more

As per international guidelines, unless the platelet count is less than 2% of base line levels AND there is spontaneous active bleeding, no platelet transfusion is required.Minor episodes of bleeding need not concern one.  The cause of death in dengue is capillary leakage causing blood deficiency .... more

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus. JEV is the most important cause of viral encephalitis.  About 50,000 cases of JE occur each year. Fewer than 1 percent of JEV infections results in symptomatic brain disease. When brain is in.... more

Inaugurating a day long heart check up camp “ask drkk” Mr. Subhash Chopra local MLA said that special campaign should be started for the check up of the heart of the women. The camp was organised by Maheshwari club in association with Heart Care Foundation of India and World Fellowship of Relig.... more

Tomorrow is World Stroke Day (Oct. 29) and all doctors should revise their ABCs of stroke.ABC for stroke prevention is1.     Aspirin for people at risk2.     Blood Pressure control3.     Cholesterol management.Most people are not taking the precautions.a.     Less than 50% of those w.... more

Blood pressure drugs should be taken at night. Uncontrolled blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, paralysis and heart failure. Most attacks of them occur in the early morning hours. Pulse, blood pressure, thickening of platelets all are higher in early morning hours.  Controlling early mornin.... more

If you are forgetting things instead of worrying that you are going towards dementia get your vitamin B 12 levels done.Animal products (meat and dairy products) provide the only dietary source of B12 (Cbl) for humans. Strict vegans avoid all animal products, and are at risk of developing nutritional.... more

Diwali a festival of lights can be hazardous to people. Candles:  With Diwali approaching, one should be careful of candle pollution. Candles made from beeswax or soy, although more expensive, apparently are safer because they do not release potentially harmful pollutants.  However an occasiona.... more

Beware of noise pollution Everyday noise exposure over time has an impact upon our ability to hear and on the degree of hearing loss that develops. Constant exposure to loud noise can cause high frequency sensory neural hearing loss.Noise pollution causes direct mechanical damage to cochlear inner .... more

MTNL Perfect Health Meals ends Health information should be added to all events, said Dr Sadhvi Sadhna Ji Maharaj Chairperson World Fellowship of Religions during the closing ceremony of ten day long MTNL Perfect Health Mela.  Padmashri AND Dr B C Roy National Awardee Dr K K Aggarwal President He.... more

Around 200.000 people including a large number of students visited various events at the MTNL Perfect Health Mela 2011 organized by Heart Care Foundation of India in association with various government and non governmental bodies at Laxmi Bai Nagar. Heritage Inter Classical Dance School Competition.... more

Launching a special drive at the ongoing Perfect Health Mela being organized at Laxmi Bai Nagar by organized by Heart Care Foundation of India in association with Health Department, Government of Delhi, World Fellowship of Religions, NDMC, MCD and other NGOs and public sectors from 19-23 October, Dr.... more

18th Ecofest, a School Eco Club’s Festival was organized at MTNL Perfect Health Mela, NDMC Grounds Laxmibai Nagar, New Delhi. Over 3000 school children from Delhi/NCR participated in the event. Competitions which took place were Cartoon Making (Reduce Pollution), Paper Bag Painting (Pollution), Cr.... more

Harmony: Inter School Competitions Held The ongoing Perfect Health Mela was shifted to NDMC grounds Laxmi Bai Nagar and will end on Sunday 23rd. Exhibitions, checkups, competitions and non-stop entertainment are being provided at the mela ground. Harmony - inter school competitions were held wher.... more

In a message for the 18th MTNL Perfect Health Mela, Smt. Sheila Dikshit, Chief Minister of Delhi said that health mela concept now has established as a low-cost awareness module for creating health awareness and such melas should be organized in every JJ clusters on regular basis. Dr. Ashok Walia, .... more

Inaugurating a breast awareness campaign as a part of ongoing MTNL Perfect Health Mela Mr. Jaidev Sarangi Special Secretary Health Govt. of Delhi said that after the age of 18, all women should learn self-breast examination and become breast aware and notify to the doctors if they find any abnormal .... more

 On Sunday 16th October, 2011 at Garden of Five Senses a special Dandiya Show was organized as a part of MTNL Perfect Health Mela being organized by Heart Care Foundation of India and World Fellowship of Religions in association with Health Department, Government of Delhi. Dandiya Raas, a traditio.... more

Inaugurating a daylong conference on all pathy consensus on Prevention of Lifestyle Disorders, Acharya Dr. Sadhvi Sadhna Ji Maharaj, Chairperson of the World Fellowship of Religions, said that such a conference, arriving an all pathy consensus on prevention of lifestyle disorders, was the need of t.... more

Karva Chauth celebrated with a difference at MTNL Perfect Health Mela A special Karva Chauth ceremony was observed as a part of MTNL Perfect Health Mela and was dedicated to HIV-AIDS prevention. The theme of the function was “Be Faithful to Your Partner”. A HIV-Prevention message was also rele.... more

Kiran Walia, Navjot Singh Siddhu Launch Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Releasing a health message on the opening of the 18th MTNL Perfect Health Mela activities, Prof. Kiran Walia, Minister of Family and Social Welfare, Government of Delhi, said that women in the society should focus their attent.... more

 On Friday, 21st October, 2011, at MTNL Perfect Health Mela being held at NDMC Grounds, Laxmbai Nagar from 14th to 23rd October, 2011, over 2000 nurses from 22 nursing colleges and school will participate in a nursing festival Divya Jyoti.  The competitions like skit on Gandhigiri; health model on.... more

In the forthcoming MTNL Perfect Health Mela starting from 14th October, two days i.e. 19th and 20th October will be dedicated to inter-school festivals Harmony and Eco Fest.  Over 5000 children from various schools will participate in various competitions. The competitions during Harmony will be P.... more

A day long conference will be organized at YMCA on 14th October, Friday on Effects of Climatic Changes on Family Health. The speakers will include Padmashri & Dr. B.C. Roy National Awardee, Dr. KK Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Perfect Health Mela; Ms Arti Mehra, Former Mayo.... more

On Sunday 16th October, 2011 at Garden of Five Senses a special Dandiya Show cum DJ will be organized as a part of Perfect Health Mela being organized by Heart Care Foundation of India and World Fellowship of Religions in association with Health Department, Government of Delhi. The Dandiya Show wil.... more

 In the forthcoming Perfect Health Mela, on Saturday, 22nd October at NDMC Grounds, Laxmibai Nagar, New Delhi, over 30 colleges from NCR will participate in events like on the spot poster and slogan competition, western dance solo and group (theme: exercise is good for health); Mehendi (Theme: Indi.... more

 In the forthcoming MTNL Perfect Health Mela being organized from October 14 to 23, 2011 at various locations in Delhi, a full day on Tuesday, 18th October will be devoted to Science behind Rituals. Giving the details, Padmashri & Dr. B.C. Roy National Awardee, Dr. KK Aggarwal, President, Heart Ca.... more

 MTNL Perfect Health Mela will devote one full day for being breast aware on Monday 17th October.  Giving the details, Padmashri & Dr. B.C. Roy National Awardee, Dr. K K Aggarwal, President, Heart Care Foundation of India and Perfect Health Mela said that breast cancer is number one cancer in the.... more

 New Delhi: Friday, 7 October 2011: MTNL Perfect Health Mela will observe festival of Karva Chauth with a difference. The event will be dedicated to HIV-AIDS prevention on the theme “Be Faithful to your Partner”. Giving the details Padmashri & Dr. B.C. Roy National Awardee, Dr. KK Aggarwal, Pr.... more

In the forthcoming Perfect Health Mela, Heart Care Foundation of India will provide free metabolic profile including blood tests and clinical examinations for people with potbelly obesity. Addressing a press conference here, Padmashri & Dr. B.C. Roy National Awardee, Dr KK Aggarwal, President Hear.... more

For the first time, an all pathy consensus conference on prevention of lifestyle disorders will be organized as a part of MTNL Perfect Health Mela on Sunday, 16th October, 2011 at Acharya Sushil Muni Ashram, Defence Colony. The conference will be organized by Heart Care Foundation of India and Worl.... more

The circadian variation in frequency of heart attack, sudden cardiac death, and heart pain is characterized by a morning peak.Maximum heart attacks and sudden heart death occur between the hours of 6 am and noon compared to the rest of the day.Cardiac events are triggered stimulation of sympathetic .... more

There is a seasonal pattern of deaths from heart attacks with more fatal events (20 to 30 percent variation) occurring in the winter than the summer. But this seasonal pattern is absent in diabetics or those taking beta blockers or aspirin.The heart attack trends are independent of gender, geograph.... more

One can prevent heart attacks. Nine preventable risk factors are responsible for 90% of heart attacks. They are (in order of importance)1.       Increased LDL/HDL ratios (elevated bad LDL and low good HDL cholesterol levels)2.      Smoking3.      Diabetes4.      Hypertensio.... more

Blood pressure or hypertension is a silent killer. It affects approximately 11% of the population above the age of 40. Though it can occur in children, the commonest mode of presentation is is people after the age of thirty. In children the cause of blood pressure is always detectible and curable; .... more

 18th MTNL Perfect Health Mela being held from October 14 to 23, 2011 for the first time will be held at multiple locations. The main Mela with competitions, checkups and exhibitions will be held from 19th to 23rd October, 2011 at NDMC Grounds, Laxmibai Nagar, New Delhi. Other events will be held a.... more

Stressed muscles are tight, tense muscles. One must learn to relax the muscles. It will help the body to dissipate stress. Muscle relaxation takes a bit longer to learn than deep breathing. It also takes more time. Progressive muscle relaxation is performed in a quiet, secluded place. These are th.... more

Stress may be broadly defined as comprising of 3 components, namely a "known situation, interpretation of a situation and the physical and mental reaction to that interpretation of the situation". Stress is a situation: There cannot be a stress without a situation. One cannot be stressed about some.... more

Quit Smoking to Get Moksha : Smoking or health, you can not have both. One minute of smoking a cigarette take away one minute of one’s life. Smoking is the biggest menace of the mankind. It has over 4000 chemicals most of them are cancer producing. It is responsible for practically all life style.... more

Normal weight can be a risk factor for heart disease: A man's risk of developing high blood pressure rises along with his weight, even when it's within normal range.In a Harvard study published in Am J of hypertension, involving over 13,000 male doctors, it has been shown that the higher a man's bod.... more

 Most spiritual movements today follow the path of Seva, Satsang and Simran to achieve inner happiness. It forms the basis for both, Nirankari movement as well as Sikhism. It was earlier propagated by Adi Shankracharya in his book Bhaj Govindum, where he described all three in one path: Satnaam (Si.... more

 Shradhs are observed every year in Dakshinayana during Chaturmas in the Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. Many rituals are performed to satisfy the unfulfilled desires of our three generations of our ancestors.  As per Vedas every individual has three debts to be paid off, firstly, the Devtas (Dev.... more

Lord Krishna while performing the charioteer's duty for Arjuna in the Kurukshetra war, in the Bhagwad Gita (chapter 4.13) discourse to Arjuna stated that the "four Varnas (Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra) are created by `me' in accordance with the mental make-up of and the specific duties requi.... more

In Mahabharata, we had five Pandavas fighting with hundred Kauravas.  In terms of internal Mahabharata, the hundred Kauravas represents hundred negative tendencies a person can have. In Jainism, they are called ninety nine Atichars.  Negative tendencies are lead by Duryodhana (‘Du’ – Dusht a.... more

A new study of over 200,000 adults has shown that a combination of five healthy lifestyle factors is associated with a reduced risk of developing diabetes.  The study published in the September 6 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine and led by Jared Reis, Ph.D., of the National Heart, Lung, and Bl.... more

 Dharma is the path of righteousness and living one's life according to the codes of conduct as described by the Vedas and Upanishads. Its western equivalents might include morality, ethics, virtue, righteousness and purity. The term dharma can best be explained as the “law of being” without wh.... more

Natural Fast food means which is available readymade and does not require any preparation. The examples are milk, fruits, salad, dry fruits etc.There are also semi-fast foods which need preparation but once prepared are ready to eat in future. The examples are curd, roasted cereals, roasted rice, ro.... more

According to Prashna Upanishad, at the time of death, the Prana Vayu (respiration) merges with Udana Vayu (brain stem reflexes) and leaves the body. But this does not happen immediately after clinical death which is defined as stoppage of heart and respiration. Medically the term used for clinically.... more

Vedas describes three aspects of consciousness or life, the Senses (in mythology depicted by Gayatri); the Prana or the life force (depicted by Savitri) and the Speech or Vak (depicted by Saraswati). The three also represent purity in thought, word, and deed (thrikarana shuddhi). Savitri in the Ved.... more

 Blast injuries can be of four types. 1.Primary blast injuries are the injuries to the hollow gas-filled organs like the lungs, ear drum or intestines leading to their rupture. These occur as a direct result of the impact of the over pressurized blast wave on the body. 2. Secondary blast injuries.... more

 This is an open letter from Padmashri Awardee Dr K K Aggarwal, President Heart Care Foundation of India and Senior Physician Cardiologist at Moolchand Medcity to Mr. Krishan Kumar who represents his own past in the Medical College as a medical student.     Dear Krishan, I must congratulate an.... more

Every one cannot be a spiritual seeker.  Infact majority are not interested in seeking spiritual knowledge and they keep themselves busy in the worldly desires. To become a good seeker one need to acquire many qualities. In Bhagavad Gita Arjuna in a state of disturbed mind sought guidance from Lor.... more

I was born on 5th September, Friday, 1958. It being a Janmashtami day, I was named Krishan Kumar by my parents.   Whenever my birthday comes I start wondering why do we call our self as old (53 years old) and why we blow off the candles on that day. I personally feel blowing off the candles is not.... more

When I missed the diagnosis?We can also fault but each such instance should be an opportunity to admit so that others do not make the same mistakes.1.A middle aged female lost her young son on his birthday in a motor bike accident. She went into acute depression with insomnia. We saw her on many occ.... more

Why eating cereals is prohibited in any Vrata or spiritual fast? Terms like bypass surgery and angioplasty are of recent origin. In Ayurveda literature, we had not heard all these terms.  The mention of heart attack in Vedic era comes in Ramayana where Raja Dashrath died suddenly of cardiac arres.... more

Purusha means human being and artha means object or objective. Purusharthas means objectives of man.  According to Vedanta a person should strive to achieve four main objectives (Purusharthas) in his life. They are:  1.    Dharma (righteousness), 2.    Artha (material wealth), 3.    Kama.... more

 According to Buddhism, the three negative emotions that cause a disease are “desire, hatred and Ignorance”.  Accordingly physical sickness is classified into three main types. 1.Disorders of desire (Ayurveda equivalent of Vata imbalance): These are due to disharmony of the wind or energy. T.... more

Santoshi Mata Vrata is traditionally observed on every Friday. It is customary to eat Gur and Chana (Jaggery and Roasted Grams) on that day. There is a lot of medical significance of this Vrata. Jaggery is rich in iron and roasted gram in folic acid, proteins and minerals. Today iron deficiency ane.... more

The best description of four types of devotees comes from Bhagavad Gita where Krishna says to Arjuna (7.16)                                    “Chaturvidha bhajante mam janah sukrtino rjuna.                                     Arto jiijnasurarthasthi jnani cha.... more

If Lord Krishna was the first counselor who taught the principles of counseling, Lord Ganesha taught us the principles of stress management. We should worship Lord Ganesha and follow his principles whenever we face any difficulty or are stressed out. The elephant head of Ganesha represents that whe.... more

Lord Ganesha is shown with big tummy and craving for eating sweets (ladoo or modakas) and puffed rice.  Both sweets and rice are addicting in nature and consuming them regularly can lead to metabolic syndrome which presents with diabetes and high blood pressure. In Hindu mythology for this reason .... more

Today West claims that they can make human bladder tissue from the human skin cells. But was not lord Ganesha created by Parvati from the dirt of her body? The dirt from allopathic point of view would equate to the cells of her skin. In today’s terms Ganesha birth can be explained as the origin of.... more

None of us know the collar size, height, weight, age, waist size etc of Lord Krishna. When any one, irrespective of age, is presented to us with blue skin, yellow cloths and a flute in the hands we equate the person with Lord Krishna. Krishna therefore depicts three properties symbolized with colou.... more

Today the developing world is facing an epidemic of potbelly obesity related diabetes and the same has been linked to eating refined carbohydrates eespecially refined sugar.Lord Ganesha is depicted with big tummy and sweet (laddo) in his one of the hands and yet he never suffered from diabetes. The.... more

It is a traditional Ayurveda saying that one should not take green leafy vegetables in the month of Shravan, curd (yogurt, dahi) in the month of Bhadon, milk in the month of Ashwin and butter milk (mahi, matha), pulses and oil in the month of Kartik.  To answer these questions, we need to understa.... more

As we have been witnessing over the last few days, there is an ‘Anna wave’ in the country. People of all ages, from all walks of life have come out on the streets in large numbers in support of Anna. Till about few months back, Anna was a relatively unknown name to most people. Since then, he ha.... more

Fasting is generally good for health, but if you are suffering from an illness consult your doctor before you fast on Janmashtami. A Fast or Vrata purifies the mind, body and soul. It facilitates restraining of the senses. It advocates a Satvic lifestyle. Fasting also means fasting from negative tho.... more

Reading about Lord Krishna one understands the way of acquiring inner happiness. It can be understood by the four cycles of Krishna described in the Vedic literature: Krishna the Child, Krishna the Husband and Friend, Krishna the Preacher and Krishna the Sanyasi. The childhood of Krishna describes .... more

Krishna represents Brahman or God consciousnesses. Krishna avatar is synonymous with self-realization. Normally desires and negative thoughts core our consciousness with ignorance. The journey to self-realization involves removal or shedding of this ignorance which can only be done by the eight spir.... more

The recent Anna movement has opened a pandora of alternatives for fighting justice. From time immemorial people have been fighting for justice.Mahatma Gandhi fought a long battle against the British. His way of protest was based on non-violence utilizing the concept of Satyagraha. The Vedic concept .... more

Gandhigiri always works, weather it was Mahatma Gandhi, the movie “Lago Raho Munnabhi” or the Gandhian Anna. The Gandhian principles were so framed that it always united the common man.The four basic principles Gandhi taught were of Satya (truthfulness); Ahimsa (non violence); Sarvodaya (welfare.... more

Buddha represents the “enlightened one”. Buddha is a state of mind and not a person.   So is Anna today. He represents the corruption free state of mind. Anna represents the Satvic state of mind in each one of us which is not under the influence of Tamas or Rajas.Each one of us is controlled b.... more

Janmashthmi is celebrated as a festival of the birth of Krishna the “makhan chor” and on this day chappan bhogs (fifty six dishes) are served. Makhan in mythology symbolizes with spreading love but most ends up making dishes with butter and butter oil on that day.In any worship we use either uns.... more

 Lord Krishna was a great teacher of knowledge as well as healer. He gave perfect counseling to Arjuna when he was in the state of acute anxiety, confusion and indecisiveness or in other words in a state of despondence. His supreme knowledge, skills and understanding of human relationship were resp.... more

Any thought which arises in the mind is processed by intellect and ego then converted into action; action leads to memory and memory leads to desire and desire leads to action again. Repeated actions make the habits and habits to resultant personality. This trio of action, memory and desire is respo.... more

British are out and now get azadi from life style disorders: Forget the past as a history and live in the present. Celebrate 15th August every year as day of independence from eradicable diseases. Every year on 15th August the Prime Minister should announce a 'Quit' India Movement for a particular .... more

Traditionally, we recognise Raksha Bandhan as a bond of love between a brother and a sister. Rakhi is synonymous with purity of the relationship. The tying of the rakhi also denotes the brother’s vow to protect his sister. Give your sister the precious gift of good health on Raksha Bandhan. Gift h.... more

Tiranga Uncha Rahe Hamara: The Indian National flag is symbolic representation of the rich Vedantic heritage of our country. Different colours with a chakra in the center are the gist of Vedas. The flag consist of three colours; the top one saffron (orange), middle one white and the lower one green.... more

India is a land of diverse faith and myriad cultures. The festival of Rakhi, though rooted in mythology and ancient Indian history, has not really been understood for what it actually represents. We recognize Rakhi as a celebration of the bond of love between a brother and a sister. But how many of .... more

There is a misconception that once one has mastered spirituality one cannot fall prey to any disease. As per the Vedic philosophy anybody who has taken birth has to die. All the known God incarnations also had to leave the physical body and depart from this world.   The difference is that a spirit.... more

 With ‘Abhyas’ or constant practice, one can conquer all the obstacles in life. The sutra “Rome was not built in a day” has a deep spiritual meaning. In the path for self-realization, regular practice is the principle behind all paths: Bhakti, Karma or the Gnana marg. Persistence is the key.... more

Meditation is not concentration. Concentration is holding the mind to something within or outside the body. On the other hand, meditation is an unbroken flow of thoughts towards the object of concentration. It can be called prolonged concentration. Meditation is like pouring of oil from one vessel t.... more

One should not ignore warning signals as “time is life” in medical science. The three cardinal warning signals are: any symptom which is unusual, any symptom which cannot be explained and any symptom appearing for the first time in life.‘Time is life’ is an old saying. In acute heart attack,.... more

 The "Naga" is the divine aspect of the cobra found in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. The word ‘Naga’ in Sanskrit means "serpent". In Hindi it is called ‘Nag’. In mythology snake means duality of mind which needs to be controlled. In Srimad Bhagwad, Kalia the snake was tamed by Krish.... more

Nag Panchami is celebrated in the month of July. On this day, snakes are worshipped. People observe a fast one day before the festival and also on the day of the festival. The tradition is not to eat till evening on that day.In Hindu mythology a snake represents ‘ego’. A realized man is the one .... more

  Stress is the reaction of the body or the mind to the interpretation of a known situation. Stress management, therefore, involves changing the situation, changing its interpretation or preparing the body and the mind in such a way that stress does not affect them.Changing the situation is always .... more

  By spending thirty minutes each day for four days to write out your innermost thoughts and feelings, one can significantly boost mental and physical health.So called "expressive writing" or "journal therapy" requires only pen and a paper.In expressive writing therapy, patients are encouraged to .... more

Yatha Pinde Tatha Brahmande or as is the atom so is the universe, is a traditional Vedic saying, which has a deep social meaning in today’s context.As per the Vedic philosophy there are three different philosophies of human evolution. Firstly, the concept of “dualism” where people believe that.... more

Anger, hostility and aggression are three risk factors for heart attack with the fulcrum at the level of anger. A thought arises from the thoughtless state of mind called consciousness, which is then analyzed by the intellect and converted into an action, which is either egocentric or ego-fugal. All.... more

The blue neck (Neelkanth) of Lord Shiva represents that one should neither take the vices out nor suppress them but alter or modify them.  The blue colour symbolizes slow poison or the negative thoughts. The same in the neck indicates that the poison is neither to be drunk nor to be spitted out but.... more

In the month of Shravan Saffron-clad kanwarias congregate at the celestial town Haridwar to collect holy ganga jal from Har-ki-Pauri and return home traversing barefoot to offer the Gangajal to Lord Shiva Lingam on the occasion of Shivratri.Kanwarias are the ones who carry decorated ‘Kanwar’ or .... more

Vasudaiva Kutumbakam is the Vedic saying, which means “the world is my home” and it is one of the most ancient Vedic teachings coming from Rig-Veda. Today, in the era of rapid industrialization and globalization, people have started understanding and talking about this concept. The full stateme.... more

Combining eastern philosophy with the western technology: This concept is based on ancient eastern philosophy spread internationally by the new age guru Dr. Deepak Chopra. It deals with health not merely on physical grounds but also on mental, social, spiritual and environmental aspects.  The conce.... more

According to Charaka Samhita, the Bible of Ayurvedic text, one should not take curd, a predigested fermented food, in the night. This rule of Ayurveda has created a lot of controversy between doctors of Ayurveda and Modern System of medicine. In fact, both Chinese and Ayurveda medicine clearly docum.... more

Ayurveda classifies human personality and body into different types scientifically. As per the concept the universe is made up of five elements: space, air, fire, water and earth.As is the macrocosm so is the microcosm is a common Vedic saying. Human body according to Ayurveda is also made up of the.... more

 The word “Pranayama” is derived from two words - ‘Prana’ and ‘Ayama’. Prana means ‘Life force’ and ‘Ayama’ means ‘Control’. Pranayama is, therefore, control of life force through breathing. It is a well-known fact that in distress, the respiratory rate increases. One start.... more

 Recently one of the two old couples in a family died and the relations were concerned about losing the other one. Both of them have been living in each other’s company for the last 27 years. This “made for each other” situation is common as one cannot bear the loss of the other. Reaction, a.... more

In any worship we use either unsaturated oil or saturated butter oil (desi ghee) and never trans-fat riched vanasapti or hydrogenated oil. Whatever we do to the GOD we should follow to our body is an old saying. WE should not consume vanaspati ghee as it is harmful to the heart.  Oils and fats liq.... more

 We have been reading in Vedic literature that people have been praying for rain, drought or other natural calamities. It is a routine for people to pray in hospitals for the sick. People also pray regularly for the departed souls.  When Amitabh Bachchan was injured during the shooting of the film.... more

 Fasting and starvation are two different terms commonly confused with each other. Starvation means not eating or drinking altogether while fasting means control and restrain of five sensory and five motor senses. During fasting one may continue eating or drinking but under a discipline. Vedic fast.... more

Lord Shiva is worshipped along with his entire family in the month of Shravan on every Monday. Shiva is given a bath with milk, water, curd, ghee, honey or sugar, ganga jal etc.  Belpatra, Samipatra, Kusha and Doob are offered to please him.  Most of us worship Lord Shiva without understanding .... more

In his reaction to one of my Blogs, Vivek Kumar from Bangalore raised a point about the difference between a freedom fighter and a terrorist. Was the freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad not labeled a terrorist by the British?There is a very thin yet a clear-cut line which separates the freedom figh.... more

 Many couples often wonder will they get an opportunity to be each other’s partner in the next birth also or not. “Made for each other” couple often believes that they will have each other’s company for atleast seven births. “Janam Janam ka Saath”  or “ to live together I every birth.... more

Darkness is absence of light so are negative thoughts which are absence of positive thoughts. As per Deepak Chopra Negative thoughts can only be removed by inculcating positive thoughts. Vedanta has described various modalities regarding the same. 1.  Adi Shankarya in his book Bhag Govindum describ.... more

There are only two types of people in the community: leaders or followers. Most of us are followers with only a few amongst us with leadership qualities. A leader is the symbolic soul of a group who acts as a catalyst for change and transformation. The group may be a family, business, political par.... more

The Mumbai terrorist attack update: Bomb blast injuries are always hollow organ injuries How do bomb blast cause injuries? It is crucial that we know this to handle the aftermath of bomb blasts. Primary blast injuries are the injuries to the hollow gas-filled organs like the lungs, ear drum or intes.... more

More blasts in Mumbai… yesterday Mumbai was hit by serial blasts yet againWhat is it that makes people kill others? Why is there so much of unrest or turmoil in the mind of people that they can kill others. We need to understand the psyche behind the mind of a terrorist.“We are what deep rooted.... more

 Eating less calories can delay primary aging. “The less you live the more you live” has been a Vedic saying. Calorie restriction has previously been shown to slow aging and increase lifespan in small mammals. Adhering to a calorie-restricted diet over the long term ameliorates the normal age-.... more

 People who lack self-confidence and self-esteem face recurrent episodes of depressions. They suffer from inferiority complex as all the time they compare themselves with others.It’s a common saying that “everyone like someone else’s wife, money and their own buddhi or intelligence”. An or.... more

 In mythology the best description of the causes and treatment of insomnia comes from Vidura Niti a dialogue between Vidura and Dhritasashtra. In the text, King Dhritarashtra said: “O Vidura, Sanjaya has come back. He has gone away after rebuking me. Tomorrow he will deliver, in the midst of th.... more

Dattatreya, immortal GURU, Guru of the Guru’s, an Incarnation of the Trinity, was an Avadhuta—an ascetic who always remains naked. He preached the Truth of Vedanta. He taught Avadhuta Gita to Lord Subramanya. This is a wonderful book, which contains the truths and secrets of Vedanta and the expe.... more

GURU Purnima every year is observed in the month of Ashad (July) as a respect to  GURU or the teachers. Unfortunately the festival got diluted  when 5th September was announced as teacher’s day by the government. I personally feel there was no need of another day when Guru Purnima was already o.... more

 Yoga is not synonymous with doing Yogaasanas or body postures. The best definition of yoga comes from either Bhagwad Gita or Yoga sutras of Patanjali. According to Patanjali, yoga is controlling the mind or union of mind with the body. The word ‘yoga’ comes from the word ‘yolk’, which mean.... more

I recently saw an article in HEALTHbeat a Harvard publication on “mindful eating” and this is what we have been practicing in India and advocating under the names Yogic eating, conscious eating and meditative eating. In a classical Deepak Chopra program this type of eating is a part of a spiritu.... more

 The soul in Vedic description is described as ‘Satchithananda’ where ‘Sat’ means ‘truth or knowingness’; ‘Chitha’ means ‘conscious based’ and ‘Ananda’ means ‘bliss or inner happiness’. People in touch with their soul speak the truth, take consciousness-based decisions a.... more

 Cynicism is one of the recognized major risk factor for causation of coronary artery disease (blockages in the channels supplying blood to the heart). And anger, jealousy and irritability form the triad responsible for this. Anger is the enemy of peace, knowledge and devotion. According to Ayurve.... more

 Smokers end up with untimely premature death is a medical fact. When we read Hindu shastras the description of untimely death comes in Garuda Purana a dialogue between Garuda (the king of birds) and Lord Vishnu. The latter half of this Purana deals with life after death. In Hindus rituals this Pur.... more

Chanakya Neti Sastra (Political Ethics ) described that the cycle of corruption and any earning by unfair means cannot last for more than eight years. Chanakya  said that people who acquire money by unrighteous means will have to pay back to the society within next eight years. Right or wrong, whet.... more

Dharma, Artha, Kama, Moksha are the four basic purposes of life. It means earning righteously with a desire to fulfill the inner happiness. The word ‘Artha’ relates to righteous earning. Any unrighteous earning can put one into danger.There are enough references in modern medicine describing “.... more

Do not use 2 pin electrical appliances: they can be dangerous : In countries like India where 2-pin electrical appliances are still used, it is common to see 3-5 people dying every day due to electrocution in major cities. Most of these deaths are preventable. Like fire electricity is a good servant.... more

Why Subhadra is worshipped along with Lord Krishna in Jagannath Yatra is an often question which comes in our mind. As in most temples its the husband and wife who are worshipped.  In 2011 Jagannath Rath Yatra starts July 2nd and has a special significance when it comes to the relationship betwe.... more

July 1 is Doctor’s Day. Call your doctor or your doctor friends and wish them a Happy Doctor’s Day.  Medicine is a noble profession. Among all professions, medicine is the only profession which can be regarded as next to God. “Doctors treat, but God heals” is a well-known saying. Doctors .... more

In summer most people like to travel to mountains either for holidays or for a spiritual retreat.  In both situations it works like a detoxifier for the mind providing an atmosphere devoid of routine stresses of life. Most spiritual destinations are situated at high altitude and require a 7-10 day.... more

Amaranth Yatra Special, the Yatra starts from: 29th June to 13th August. There is a lot of research in modern medicine, which suggests that we should nick name our child before he or she is born, talk to the baby and make the baby listen to the music. It is said that between 12-16 weeks the baby is .... more

Amarnath cave was chosen by Lord Shiva for narrating the secrets of immortality and creation of Universe to Parvati. In 2011 the Yatra starts from starts from29th June to 13th August. Most of us have heard of Rishi Munis doing deep meditation (tap) and getting spiritual realizations. What about a co.... more

Ashad (Ashada) Maas ki mahimaAshad (Ashada) month, mausam, maas or mahina is the fourth month in traditional lunar Hindu calendar and consists of continuing summer with added humidity due to rain. It’s a part of dakshinayana with the start of longer nights compared to days.From Ayurveda context it.... more

 Dakshinayana is the start of negative state of mind:The uttarayana and dakshinayana are not only time periods mentioned in the Vedic literature but also the state of minds. Uttarayana means a period for a positive state of mind and Dakshinayana a period for relatively negative state of mind. Daks.... more

Recently I wrote a blog on www.itimes.com on can a doctor disclose patient information to relations. And now a law is coming on this subject.As per the new proposed law doctors and hospitals cannot disclose the health status of a person. If they do, they could face imprisonment up to six months and/.... more

The pitfalls and precautions in an elderly pregnancyAishwarya Rai was born on 1st November 1973 and is about 38 years old now. As reported, she is pregnant. Everyone wants to know about her pregnancy outcome. We wish her well and pray that the outcome is a healthy mother and child.Now more and more .... more

One should not ignore warning signals as “time is life” in medical science.  The three cardinal warning signals are: anything which is unusual, anything which cannot be explained and any symptom appearing for the first time in life. Time is life is an old saying. In heart attack time is muscle .... more

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that the use of the popular diabetic drug pioglitazone for more than one year may be associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer.According to the FDA’s Safety Announcement, information about this risk will be added to the Warnings and Pre.... more

In the USA the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services do not reimburse hospitals for the treatment of eight major preventable errors. The hospitals cannot bill a patient for the cost of fixing these mistakes, said Padma Shri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee Dr KK Aggarwal President, Heart.... more

1. One can normally get food allergy only after eating a food. 2. Touching or inhaling or smelling the food can only lead to localized hives in children but not systemic reactions. 3. However, inhaling tiny food particles from steaming, boiling, frying, grating, shedding, or grinding can trigger an .... more

If one is allergic to food he can still get allergy from certain non food items which may contain food ingredients.  Here is a list1. Gelatin, egg, and chicken products may be used in the production of certain vaccines. 2. Gelatin is included in measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), varicella, diphtheria.... more

As per Medical Council of India Code of Ethics Section Clause 7.14, "The registered medical practitioner shall not disclose the secrets of a patient that have been learnt in the exercise of his/her profession except – i) in a court of law under orders of the Presiding Judge; ii) in circumstances w.... more

19th June is Father’s Day: Medically, both men and women should complete their child bearing commitment before the age of 40 to minimize the effects of age on fertility and pregnancy outcome.Age of sperm donors as per recommendations should be less than 40 years of age. This age is 45years in UK.�.... more

 A medical doctor is accorded a status next to God as he or she has a duty to heal the sick irrespective of their caste, creed, race or financial status. The classical description of the duty of a doctor was depicted in the Hindi Bolywood movie ‘Achanak’ by Gulzar in 1973.  In the movie, Vino.... more

Observe fast in sutak period to prevent mood disturbances It’s safe to watch total lunar eclipse. Unlike solar eclipse watching total lunar eclipse does not damage the eyes. It’s safe for pregnancy as per alllopathy but Ayurveda restricts it to be watched by pregnant ladies. On lunar eclipse da.... more

Nine days fast by Ramdev, death of another swami in Uttarakhand after 115 days fast and now a threat by Anna Hazare to go into fast again has opened a new chapter for one to revise the knowledge as to how to deal with such a person especially one is breaking the fast. The 35 years old swami who died.... more

 Non-violent communication makes one a good leaderOne of the main reasons for any conflict is engaging in “violent communication” on a daily basis. A violent communication is based on judgment and not observations. A violent communication can be in thoughts, action, speech or writings. A non-vi.... more

Various pathies differ in their approach to the lunar eclipse. While allopathy is silent Ayurveda and Vedic text enumerate certain precautions said Padmashri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee Dr K K Aggarwal President Heart Care Foundation of India.A total and longest of 21st century lunar eclipse wil.... more

One should donate blood at least once every year which can be your or somebody else’s date of birth or on the blood donors day.Our Vedic Shastras also it is clearly written that donating blood is the bigger spiritual charity one can do in his life. In today’s era, by donating blood one can save .... more

  The doctor’s advice to the public is not to visit a hospital just for the sake of formalities. The hospital atmosphere is not safe and can cause infections in the visitors. Healthcare-associated infections are infections that occur in a non-hospitalized patient with extensive healthcare contac.... more

Inaugurating a daylong conference on ‘Importance of Health in Religion’, Smt. Prof. Rajni Abbi ji, Mayor Delhi said that the word Dharma means to live together and the purpose of every religion is to uphold the Dharma or the society. She called on all religious leaders to work together in harmon.... more

 Many medical professionals who graduated before 1990 may not be aware about the guidelines as regards hunger strikers. This is because the first declaration of World Medical Assembly was adopted in 1991, revised in 1992 and then again revised in 2006. It is called the ‘WMA Declaration of Malta o.... more

Many of the medical professionals who graduated before 1990 may not be aware about the guidelines as   the first declaration of World Medical Assembly was adopted in 1991, revised in 1992 and again revised in 2006. It is called WMA Declaration of Malta on Hunger Strike and talks about the duties o.... more

 WMA Declaration of Malta on Hunger Strikers Physicians must assess individuals' mental capacity. This involves verifying that an individual intending to fast does not have a mental impairment that would seriously undermine the person's ability to make health care decisions. Individuals with ser.... more

 Whenever a person participates in a Satyagrah, he invariably wants to win and, if he is not winning, he looks for excuse for face saving. Following are the outcomes of any Satyagrah:1.       Your demands are met and you break your fast.2.       Your demands are not met but promises ar.... more

I recall days of my joining in MBBS in 1975 when I met Vinoba Bhave ji for the first time and when I was an intern, I was a part of the medical team who looked after him when he undertook  a fast unto death. It was a willful decision taken by Vinoba ji after he was diagnosed to be suffering from LB.... more

Rough formula of 3 is that one can not live for three minutes without air, three days without water and three weeks without food. But this formula is for healthy muscular and fatty people. When you fast you can stay healthy for long if you have good muscles and have good fat content. Minus points w.... more

Sexual relationships with patients are unethical and may compromise patient care. The effects of physician-patient sexual contact are almost always negative or damaging to the patient. Patients are often left feeling humiliated, mistreated or exploited.Medical Council of India (MCI) deal with this i.... more

A famous couplet (doha) from Kabir says "Jaisa Bhojan Kijiye, Vaisa Hi Mana Hoye, Jaisa Paani Pijiye, Taisi Vani Hoye." "You are what your food is" is an old saying. This is based on a teaching from our shastras including yoga sutras of Patanjali, Bhagwad Gita and Upanishads.Even Chankaya in Chankay.... more

The pain and fever that may occur after vaccination can be attenuated by administering paracetamol at the time of immunization. However, this practice may be associated with decreased vaccine response1-4. The effects of prophylactic paracetamol on fever and immunogenicity were evaluated in a multic.... more

 As stated by Advaita (Non-dualism) philosophy, God is within us and therefore we all need to acquire the qualities of the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu to become a perfect person. These 10 incarnations also tell us about the 10 levels of awareness a person can have. Lord Vishnu is known as preser.... more

Repeated exposure to lead can cause cognitive brain damage and behavioral changes in children. About two-thirds cases occur when young children lick or ingest lead-containing paint as it peels or chips off the walls.Spices may have high lead contents. Researchers at Children's Hospital in Boston and.... more

Mayor Prof Rajni Abbi Releases Poster on World Environment  DayDelhi Mayor Prof Rajni Abbi released a poster with a message in a function organised to celebrate World Environment Day. Prof Rajni said "Think of metro as your personal limousine; public park as your personal farm house, city river you.... more