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Our kidneys work in tandem with the liver to detoxify our body. Practically all of us take them for granted. While some people torture their kidneys by popping in various drugs like candy, others manage to do so by drinking very little water, thereby concentrating the toxins and paving the way for kidney damage. Not [...]
Pyorrhea, medically known as periodontal disease, is a condition that is characterized by inflammation of the sockets of the teeth. This leads to pus formation, gum shrinkage, and loosening of teeth. Just about anyone can suffer from this disease, irrespective of age or gender. The condition is progressive; and if left untreated, it can lead [...]
 The winter season evokes varied responses across diverse geographies as well as different people. While some individuals love the comfort of the cold air blowing, others hate the idea of having to roam around wearing sweaters and monkey caps to keep off the cold. Well, that is a matter of personal choice, depending upon [...]
 Everybody knows what dandruff is. Commercials on television have made a lot of people very conscious about those snowy flakes that stand out on their black clothes and attract the attention of onlookers. Scratching one’s head publically is considered to be bad manners and is likened to such behavior in monkeys.  On the whole, [...]
 Everyone knows that an apple a day can help to keep the doctor away, but not many know the reason behind this. We will tell you why. First and foremost, apples are a fairly good source of dietary fiber; so, they do reduce the absorption of sugar and fat from the intestines, besides brushing [...]
 There has always been a raging controversy about which is better: vegetarianism or non-vegetarianism. While Vedic texts and many other spiritual scriptures advocate being vegetarian, this is based on certain principles such as the laws of karma and the modes of living. People who do not believe in these obviously do not follow any [...]
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