tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-268566242024-03-12T18:52:21.878-07:00HEALTH TIPScochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-15075083948488348542022-10-20T05:12:00.001-07:002022-10-20T05:19:23.514-07:00Various rabies vaccines available in India This link from a reputed website shows the various anti-rabies vaccines available in India:<div><br></div><div><a href="https://www.1mg.com/generics/rabies-vaccine-human-211210" target="_blank">Different anti-rabies vaccines in India </a><br></div>cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-40980356441002311862019-11-28T02:20:00.001-08:002019-11-28T02:20:02.262-08:00health-benefits-of-jackfruit<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This short article by Dr. Weil highlights the usefulness of jackfruit:<br />
<a href="https://www.drweil.com/diet-nutrition/nutrition/why-eat-jackfruit/">https://www.drweil.com/diet-nutrition/nutrition/why-eat-jackfruit/</a></div>
cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-91035010398844621752019-10-17T02:27:00.001-07:002019-10-17T02:27:55.242-07:00That-bloated-belly-feeling <p dir="ltr">When most people reach middle age, it starts that bloated abdomen feeling. As a doctor and radiologist a good number of my patients especially women complain of a bloated belly.<br>
This article explains the causes of this problem:<br>
<a href="https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/ss/slideshow-bloating-reasons">https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/ss/slideshow-bloating-reasons</a></p>
cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-91286389755697885162019-08-18T08:03:00.001-07:002019-08-18T08:03:09.661-07:00MR-elastography<p dir="ltr">More recently functional MRI imaging of the brain is being replaced by MR elastography or MRE imaging to study changes in brain to thought. </p>
<p dir="ltr"><a href="https://speciality.medicaldialogues.in/new-mri-technique-can-capture-images-of-thinking-brain/">https://speciality.medicaldialogues.in/new-mri-technique-can-capture-images-of-thinking-brain/</a></p>
cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-44615171867441639332019-08-18T00:59:00.001-07:002019-08-18T00:59:31.979-07:00Google-artificial-intelligence-in-medicine <p dir="ltr">Google's masters are betting big<br>
on making significant inroads into medical diagnosis and management. <br>
<a href="https://www.firstpost.com/tech/science/googles-artificial-intelligence-in-hospitals-can-predict-patients-outcomes-stay-and-even-death-4539441.html">https://www.firstpost.com/tech/science/googles-artificial-intelligence-in-hospitals-can-predict-patients-outcomes-stay-and-even-death-4539441.html</a></p>
cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-30545378912870249232015-11-01T17:53:00.002-08:002015-11-01T17:53:48.659-08:00Plastic use and health issues- a good article<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-size: large;">The use of plastic as a container for food and drink is said to be one of the causes of excess hair fall, hypothyroidism and obesity among some of the many illnesses that are caused by plastic in daily life. Interesting read:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/Purge-the-Plague-of-Plastic/2015/10/31/article3103822.ece">http://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/Purge-the-Plague-of-Plastic/2015/10/31/article3103822.ece</a></span><br />
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cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-67896128089206549642015-07-21T18:32:00.002-07:002015-07-21T18:33:53.977-07:00The bionic eye- an implant that can treat some forms of blindness<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This may be the next big thing in the correction of certain forms of retinal diseases.<br />
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<a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/health-33612558">http://www.bbc.com/news/health-33612558</a></div>
cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-27413475999109124092015-05-14T01:04:00.000-07:002015-05-14T01:04:27.372-07:00Curd can do wonders for the skin and hair<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/did-know-curd-could-hair-150000119.html">https://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/did-know-curd-could-hair-150000119.html</a><br />
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Yahoo health article about the benefits of applying curd to the hair and skin. I think most Indian wives already know this fact, but do they know about the precise benefits and details of how to do it? Read on. <br />
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cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-75940674466475504062015-02-03T02:20:00.001-08:002015-02-03T02:20:44.010-08:003 parent babies- is this the next leap forward<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Britain is in the process of legalizing 3 parent babies in a novel form of embryo transfer to counter the effect of genetic abnormalities involving the mitochondria of the actual mother. The egg (ovum) of the mother has the nucleus removed from the ovum and transferred to another ovum from a healthy woman and which has normal mitochondria which later is used for fertilization from the father to produce what is called a 3 parent baby.<br />
There are a few such children who are healthy thanks to the 3 parent conception method. <br />
Read more at: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/health-30510647">http://www.bbc.com/news/health-30510647</a><br />
Also: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-28986843">http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-28986843</a></div>
cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-54468688208157265192014-12-05T22:31:00.000-08:002014-12-05T22:33:40.091-08:00tips to boost male fertility<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This interesting snippet says quite a few things about male infertility and in particular about improving sperm count and motility; some of these we knew, and some we didn't. Read on:<br />
<a href="https://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/9-everyday-things-that-lower-his-sperm-count-105220136.html">Health tips to improve male fertility</a> (again, this one is good and I round it on yahoo health)<br />
Of course, we all knew that drinks (alcohol) and smoking adversely affected sperm count and male fertility, but so do (as research suggests), prolonged use of cell phones and long hours of Television viewing. </div>
cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-47634344676792551782014-11-27T23:40:00.003-08:002014-11-27T23:40:37.461-08:00Tips on burning fat via fat reducing drinks<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Another nice set of dietary ideas from yahoo health. This time it mentions a few drinks that can actually reduce body fat. These include: coconut water, drinking plenty of water (advisable to to have more than 5 to 8 glasses per day), vegetable juices, green tea (3 to 4 cups per day), drinking skimmed milk etc.<br />
This link has it all:<br />
<a href="https://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/photos/8-fat-burning-drinks-to-boost-your-weight-loss-slideshow/8-fat-burning-drinks-to-boost-your-weight-loss-photo-1395410954389.html">drinks to reduce body fat</a></div>
cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-80548158297212875102014-11-07T22:26:00.002-08:002014-11-07T22:34:47.346-08:00Tips and home remedies to clear that nasty sinus problem<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Yahoo posted this nice link on helpful foods that can treat or control sinusitis.<br />
see: <a href="https://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/photos/the-best-foods-to-fight-sinus-congestion-slideshow/the-best-foods-to-fight-sinus-congestion-photo-1414474865972.html">https://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/photos/the-best-foods-to-fight-sinus-congestion-slideshow/the-best-foods-to-fight-sinus-congestion-photo-1414474865972.html</a><br />
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Among the foods mentioned in this article are- peppers, chilly and garlic. Also helpful are grapes, lemon and oranges, food loaded with Vitamin C.<br />
Caffeine containing tea and coffee are best avoided. Also sugar rich foods like pastries and ice-cream and fried foods are not advisable. <br />
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cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-22817221741872424192014-10-18T23:17:00.002-07:002014-10-18T23:17:22.287-07:00What all of us need to know about sweets, sugar and diet<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This article in the Indian Express casts a lot of light on many dark secrets and bitter truths about all things that taste sweet, yes the arch culprit sugar:<br />
<a href="http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/Sweet-Poison/2014/10/18/article2482427.ece">http://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/Sweet-Poison/2014/10/18/article2482427.ece</a><br />
It has a good bit about the statistics that make India the diabetes capital of the world. And yes, a good warning for Kerala too, where pastry shops and bakeries crowd every nook and corner of our cities. </div>
cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-46699593068883100132014-08-25T01:40:00.002-07:002014-08-25T01:40:39.095-07:003D printed body parts- artificial vertebra<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In the world's first use of 3D printing to create an artificial vertebra, doctors and scientists in China have used this technology to replace a young boy's 2nd cervical (neck) vertebra which was diseased due to a tumor.<br />
This allows quicker recovery according to the surgeons and allows greater mobility.<br />
Read this:<br />
<a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/3d-printed-vertebra-used-in-spine-surgery/">http://www.cbsnews.com/news/3d-printed-vertebra-used-in-spine-surgery/</a><br />
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Also:<br />
<a href="http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/25/3d-printed-vertebra-implant/">http://www.engadget.com/2014/08/25/3d-printed-vertebra-implant/</a><br />
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This is interesting as it was made with titanium powder and could be the next major leap forward in synthetic body parts. Obviously, sophisticated 3D CT and MR imaging techniques must have been used to aid in making the 3D printer data.</div>
cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-28373618998634138942014-08-09T09:35:00.004-07:002014-08-09T09:35:59.448-07:00More on the ebola outbreak<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This article on the BBC website suggests that unlike reports from many health agencies, there is a good chance that ebola can indeed be spread via the air i.e: airborne droplets from infected ebola patients can spread the disease. However, the study done by scientists on animals, in Canada, is still not conclusive enough.<br />
See: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-20341423">http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-20341423</a></div>
cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-76285938551955428822014-07-31T01:02:00.001-07:002014-07-31T01:02:37.105-07:00Ebola outbreak in West Africa<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Just a very graphic video on the ebola outbreak in Africa. It shows and describes the signs and symptoms in brief:<br />
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cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-84819210859311013022014-06-13T23:38:00.002-07:002014-06-13T23:38:15.257-07:00tomatoes and health<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Again yahoo health has a great article on the beneficial effects of tomatoes as an aid in prevention of certain cancers and heart diseases (read cholesterol reducer). The presence of certain antioxidants in tomatoes is said to be crucial in prevention of these diseases.<br />
See: <a href="https://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/diet-tip-3-eat-tomatoes-111525501.html">https://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/diet-tip-3-eat-tomatoes-111525501.html</a> </div>
cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-31100495713149588292014-06-13T23:33:00.003-07:002014-06-13T23:33:49.059-07:00Cumin seeds or jeera and cold<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Thought this link I picked up on yahoo health will be useful to some readers:<br />
<a href="https://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/instant-relief-cold-jeera-071220284.html">https://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/instant-relief-cold-jeera-071220284.html</a><br />
Indian spices like jeera or black cumin have a tradition as one of the common home remedies for minor diseases and as a health food. Jeera is said to help in cure of common colds.<br />
The age old Indian tradition of having boiled water with jeera (during meals) is now catching the attention of mainstream Western media. <br />
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cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-74066493108656762832011-03-22T21:30:00.001-07:002011-03-22T21:30:18.346-07:00A good video on healthy foods<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hpoAtwVyzZI" title="YouTube video player" width="480"></iframe></div>cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-41872114951882260622010-05-10T04:30:00.000-07:002010-05-10T04:36:52.270-07:00Breast cancer in menDoes breast cancer occur in men also? The question may seem weird- but yes, it can and does occur in men also. In fact statistics show that almost 1 per cent of all new breast cancer cases involve the male breast. The reason is that the male breast also contains breast parenchyma, although in a small amount.<br /> However the real danger lies in the fact that breast cancer in men is pretty lethal, the tumor being generally more aggressive (highly malignant) with rapid spread to other organs of the body (called metastasis in the medical world).<br />Reference: <a href="http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/mitchell_hecht/20100510_Ask_Dr__H__Men_can_get_breast_cancer__too.html">Male breast cancer</a>cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-38377416776737041912010-04-24T02:48:00.000-07:002010-08-23T19:25:33.281-07:00Vitamin D- there's more to it than rickets:There is more to vitamin D than rickets and osteoporosis. I had been found to have extremely low blood vitamin D levels. Ever since, I have talked to a lot many docs, endocrinologists, naturopaths, general physicians and done quite a bit of research on this topic.<br />
The results of this quest for the true story of this wonder vitamin have left me stunned. Modern medical thinking (mainstream medicine) now says that vitamin D has a spectrum of positive effects on the human body from bone health (we already know that), cell membrane integrity, autoimmune diseases, flu, heart disease, liver disorders, and more. In fact, diseases like diabetes are also strongly linked to vitamin D deficiency. One leading authority (in Cochin) on the subject went so far as to say that deficiency of this vitamin (cholecalciferol-D3) can be linked to almost 80 % of known human diseases, pathology. These 2 you tube videos spells out just that. Many modern medical experts now believe that even most forms of cancer from breast, prostate and the colon can be prevented (to a large extent) by a daily dose of this vitamin. See this short video by John Cannell, MD.<br />
(Also see this link for some basics of Vitamin D metabolism: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_D">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitamin_D</a> )<br />
Other links that might be useful: <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18541590" target="_blank"> http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/<wbr></wbr>pubmed/18541590</a><br />
<a href="http://www.vitamindcouncil.org/researchRequirements.shtml" target="_blank">http://www.vitamindcouncil.<wbr></wbr>org/researchRequirements.shtml</a><br clear="all" /><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2005-05-21-doctors-sunshine-good_x.htm" target="_blank">http://www.usatoday.com/news/<wbr></wbr>nation/2005-05-21-doctors-<wbr></wbr>sunshine-good_x.htm</a><br />
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The study states the possible reason for this could be the sugar content in soft drinks.<br /> Makes me wonder- where will all this end...the next research could well end up saying that sugar in any form is bad for health.cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-86176079695451631562009-08-16T07:16:00.000-07:002009-09-15T20:04:54.720-07:00A review of common scrotal swellingsI have just created a short page on common scrotal swellings and the role sonography plays in the diagnosis of these diseases. Visit:<a href="http://www.squidoo.com/scrotum"><br />http://www.squidoo.com/scrotum</a> In addition, to the loads of symptoms and common signs of the various diseases, there are labeled ultrasound images of each condition.<br />Have at look at <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/scrotum">common scrotal diseases</a>.cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-68607857620797958062007-08-18T04:02:00.000-07:002009-07-27T20:57:56.887-07:00Going bananas over bananas:BANANAS Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!!<br />This is interesting.After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.<br />Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one &g t; fruit with the world's leading athletes.<br /><br /> But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit.It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND among people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana.This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.PMS: Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.<br /><br /> Blood Pressure: This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure. So much so, the Food and DrugAdministration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.<br /><br />Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that &g t; the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.<br /><br /> Constipation: High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.Hangovers: One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.<br /><br /> Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood su gar levels up and avoid morning sickness.<br /><br /> Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.<br /><br /> Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.<br /><br /> Overweight and at work? Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.<br /><br /> Ulcers: The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases.It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.<br /><br /> Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling"fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.<br /><br /> Seasonal A ffective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because t hey contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.Smoking & Tobacco Use: Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance.When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.&n bsp;<br /><br /> Strokes: According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine, 'eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%!Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.<br /><br /> So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!" Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time! Amazing fruit.PS: I will add one here; want a quick shine on our shoes?? Take the INSIDE of the banana skin, and rub directly on the shoe...polish with dry cloth.<br /><br /><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=ultrimaggall-20&o=1&p=13&l=ur1&category=books&banner=1N4P1140VP34Z6816KR2&f=ifr" border="0" marginwidth="0" style="border: medium none ;" scrolling="no" width="468" frameborder="0" height="60"></iframe>cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26856624.post-1156840914279324322006-08-29T01:27:00.000-07:002009-08-01T00:28:51.815-07:00<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5230/2600/1600/Aloe%20Leaf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left;" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5230/2600/320/Aloe%20Leaf.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>The magic of Aloe Vera: (called Kattar Vazha in Kerala)</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I had heard of Aloe vera since a long time. But I was surprised with the results.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">My wife had rather rough, dry skin along her palms (due of course to repeated dish-washing</span> <span style="font-size:130%;">and other toils) . But, just a few days back,</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">she started applying the gel from within the leaf of this plant, on her palm and face.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">After just 5 days of daily application for a few minutes, her skin (palm), felt soft</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">and delicate. I could not believe it.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Method: cut off the leaf (say about an inch of it); extract the gel like stuff from within the</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">thick leaf and apply it liberally, spreading it on the skin. Leave it for 10 to 20 minutes.</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Then wash it off. See the difference after just 4 to 5 days of daily application.</span><br />See the picture above: the gel is seen being squeezed out of the leaf.cochinblogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13349065906287117875noreply@blogger.com3