Entries by seshunarayana

The C word: Cancer

Love, hope and miracles are the most powerful words in any language. To be able to love and be loved is the greatest gift one can ever receive. To be able to hope and dream for a better tomorrow is the only way some people live their today. Miracles are the only reason why so […]

Dentophobia

Dentophobia!!! An intense fear of visiting the dentist… Scared of visiting your dentist?? Trust me most people who come to us are… Majority of people don’t look forward to taking a seat at the dentist’s office, some to such an extent that it paralyses them from actually getting the treatment that they need which eventually […]

Gangrene

GANGRENEIt is a condition that occurs when body tissue dies is caused by a loss of blood supply due to an underlying illness, injury, and/or infection. Fingers, toes, and limbs are most often affected, but gangrene can also occur inside the body, damaging organs and muscles. There are different types of gangrene and all require […]

Health benefits of milk

Cow’s milk has long been associated with good health, making it one of the most consumed beverages throughout the United States and Europe.Milk has long been seen as a healthy drink, because it is high in a range of nutrients. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) guidelines for 2015 to 2020 suggest that Americans should […]

When someone gets cancer in family…

An article by our Director Raksha Pai, explains how a family members suffer when loved one gets diagnozed with cancer… When we were first told my aunt has cancer we could not believe it. Although cancer had struck our extended families before we always thought of it as something that will not come back again. […]

Slipped (Herniated) Disk

What is a slipped disk?Your spinal column is made up of a series of bones (vertebrae) stacked onto each other. From top to bottom, the column includes seven bones in the cervical spine, 12 in the thoracic spine, and five in the lumbar spine, followed by the sacrum and the coccyx at the base. These […]

HEART VALVE SURGERY and RISKS

OverviewHeart valve surgery is a procedure to treat heart valve disease. In heart valve disease, at least one of the four heart valves that keep blood flowing in the correct direction through your heart doesn’t function properly. These valves include the mitral valve, tricuspid valve, pulmonary valve and aortic valve. Each valve has flaps called […]

Tips for Cancer patients and people to avoid cancer

To avoid cancer and after healing, may be these steps need to be followed.(1). First step is to stop all sugar intake, without sugar in your body, cancer cell would die a natural death. Avoid sweets, soda, donuts , muffins and sugary drinks!(2). Second step is to blend a whole lemon fruit with a cup […]

Why Physiotherapy is important?

A customized physical therapy program can help individuals return to their prior level of functioning, and encourage activities and lifestyle changes that can help prevent further injury and improve overall health and well being. Primary care doctors often refer patients to physical therapy at the first sign of a problem, since it is considered a […]

WHAT IS MARFAN SYNDROME?

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue. Connective tissue holds all the body’s cells, organs and tissue together. It also plays an important role in helping the body grow and develop properly. Connective tissue is made up of proteins. The protein that plays a role in Marfan syndrome is called […]