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 | | 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(1) Liked It: 1 |
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 | | Athlete’s Foot: Fungus Infection of the Foot | | by Swapna P, Aug 2, 2008 | | This is basically a fungus infection of the foot, and most of us are liable to catch it to some degree through some people are especially sensitive to the fungus. The name of this disease comes form the fact that it is often spread among athletes who share a common shower bath. | | Comments(1) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Why Does One Become Deaf? | | by Swapna P, Jul 24, 2008 | | At the outset, we must understand that deafness and hard of hearing are not the same. Deafness means nearly complete or total loss of hearing. Hard-of-hearing applies to those who lose some ability to hear sounds. Deafness is either congenital or caused by some disease or accident after birth. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | T.B.: Extremely Infectious Diseases | | by Swapna P, Jul 24, 2008 | | Pulmonary tuberculosis is an extremely infectious and dangerous disease. It is generally called T.B. this is spread by bacteria called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Lemon: Remedy for Multiple Ailments | | by Swapna P, Jul 16, 2008 | | Once the seasonal summer heat sets in, we run for a cool shade and stretch our hand for a chilled drink. Yes, it is time to think of a way to beat the heat. When we think of the hot summer season, we certainly think of our ‘desi’ drink, lemonade which not only quenches our thirst but also strengthens us with its rich Vitamin C supplement. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Lemon – Remedy for Multiple Ailments | | by Swapna P, Jul 12, 2008 | | Once the seasonal summer heat sets in, we run fir a cool shade and stretch our hand for a chilled drink. Yes, it is time to think of a way to beat the heat. When we think of the hot summer season, we certainly think of our ‘desi’ drink, lemonade which not only quenches our thirst but also strengthens us with its rich Vitamin C supplement. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Bean: Nitrogen-fixing Legume | | by Swapna P, Jul 9, 2008 | | Beans are the fruits of many different plants and in many cases the plants themselves are called beans. In Europe and America, the common garden bean with its many varieties is in cultivation. This plant is a tender annual, probably originally native of South America and grows either as a low bush or as a twiner. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | High Heels: Foot-related Problems | | by Swapna P, Jul 9, 2008 | | There are many types of heels available in the market as beautiful footwear. Today’s make over of youngsters is incomplete without these fashionable accessories. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 1 |
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