 | | Orchids: Beauty and Medicinal Value | | by Swapna P, Aug 22, 2008 | | Orchids are the most fascinating among all the ornamentals. They belong to orchidaceae, one of the three largest families of plant kingdom. There are about 30,000 orchid species across the world. About 1300 species are found in India. | | Comments(3) Liked It: 2 |
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 | | Deep Venous Thrombosis: The Causes, Treatments, and Preventions | | by Shergill, Aug 19, 2008 | | Written in response to recent studies which show that the incidence of DVT is rising during long distance travel. Hospitals have known that venous stasis caused DVT and they have been successful in reducing DVT. The airline industry can do more to reduce DVT during long flights. Reducing the intake of caffeinated products and alcohol when combined with increased water intake and short walks can reduce the incidence of DVT significantly. | | Comments(3) Liked It: 8 |
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 | | How to Find the Right Dermatologist for Acne Treatment | | by balisunset, Aug 9, 2008 | | All dermatologists aren’t created equal. Some are very talented and up-to-the-minute on the latest knowledge for treating your acne, while others may lag in their capabilities. Start by asking your regular PCP for the person who might best treat your acne. You may want to ask him whom he would send a member of his own family to if they had acne. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Spicy, Sweet, Sour, Bitter, and Salty: The Five Tastes of Chinese Herbs | | by Dr Pharm Tao, Aug 7, 2008 | | The five tastes are also called the flavors of herbs that describe the properties of herbs. Herbs with different tastes or flavors have different pharmacological and therapeutic effects. Here the tastes do not refer to their real tastes in the mouth, but indicate the actions they have on the human body. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 2 |
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 | | How to Use Herbs in Chinese Medicine: Cold and Hot Herbs | | by Dr Pharm Tao, Aug 6, 2008 | | Features of the herbs in Chinese herbal medicine are described from different angles, including four energies, five tastes, four action directions, meridians, and toxicities. It is very important to understand these features of herbs before using them. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 2 |
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