Saturday, October 09, 2010

Health (General) – Newsletter for October 9, 2010

Saturday, October 9, 2010


Lauding few Arizona schools for introducing yoga, Hindus urge all USA schools to launch yoga

NEVADA – Hindus have commended Tucson Unified School District in Arizona (USA) for introducing yoga in curriculum and have urged all schools in USA to do the same for their pupils.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, suggested …. Source article  : Lauding few Arizona schools for introducing yoga, Hindus urge all USA schools to launch yoga.

Mummy tattoos offer clues to ancient acupuncture-like healing therapy

LONDON – Experts have identified that mysterious circle tattoos on a Peruvian mummy contained burned plant material-a feat that sheds light on a possible ancient healing practice that may have been based on similar principles to acupuncture.

The 1000-year-old female mummy was found unwrapped in the sand of the desert at Chiribaya Alta in southern Peru …. Source  : Mummy tattoos offer clues to ancient acupuncture-like healing therapy.

A cuppa thrice a day can ‘protect against heart attacks’

LONDON – Just three cups of tea in a day are enough to protect you against heart attacks and stroke, claim researchers.

A new review has demonstrated that regular drinking of either black or green tea can reduce the risk of heart problems by 11 per cent.

It cuts the build-up of plaque in the arteries – …. Read the original article  : A cuppa thrice a day can ‘protect against heart attacks’.

Rams defensive tackle Ryan back after suffering from migraines

Ryan returns to practice for Rams
ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Rams defensive tackle Clifton Ryan returned to practice Friday, the latest step in recovering from migraine headaches that kept him out of two games.

The workout was his first since Sept. 15. He played in the Sept. 12 season opener against Arizona.
“It feels real good to …. Read the original article  : Rams defensive tackle Ryan back after suffering from migraines.

Dantonio returns for Spartans vs Wolverines in undefeated Big Ten showdown

Wolverines vs Spartans in undefeated showdown

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Rich Rodriguez has coached in just two Michigan-Michigan State games, losing them both, and yet he can sense the next matchup is different.
The 17th-ranked Spartans (5-0, 1-0 Big Ten) and 18th-ranked Wolverines (5-0, 1-0) will play Saturday at the Big House without a loss between them … Read more »».

Undefeated Spartans and undefeated Wolverines drawing interest from beyond the state borders

Michigan St-Michigan game isn’t provincial this yr

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Rich Rodriguez has coached in just two Michigan-Michigan State games, losing them both, and yet he can sense the next matchup is different.
The 17th-ranked Spartans (5-0, 1-0 Big Ten) and 18th-ranked Wolverines (5-0, 1-0) will play Saturday at the Big House without a loss between …. Original article  : Undefeated Spartans and undefeated Wolverines drawing interest from beyond the state borders.

79 new dengue cases in Delhi

NEW DELHI – As many as 79 new cases of dengue were reported in Delhi Friday, taking the total number of people affected by the mosquito-borne disease to 3,938, an official said.

Civil Lines zone in the capital is the worst affected area with 508 cases, said an official of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi [..] Read the original article: here.

US life expectancy below developed worlds’ despite double healthcare spend

WASHINGTON – Despite spending twice as much on healthcare than other countries, the life expectancy rate in the US is considerably low, a new study has revealed.

The study looked at health spending; behavioural risk factors like obesity and smoking; and 15-year survival rates for men and … Original source on Gaea Times at : US life expectancy below developed worlds’ despite double healthcare spend.

US evangelical leader’s ‘yoga at odds with Christianity’ comment stirs controversy

NEW YORK – An American evangelical leader, Albert Mohler, who has cautioned Christians against the practice of yoga, saying that its spiritual basis violates the tenets of Christianity, has sparked a storm.

“Yoga begins and ends with an understanding of the body that is, to say the very least, at odds with the Christian understanding,” Mohler …. Source  : US evangelical leader’s ‘yoga at odds with Christianity’ comment stirs controversy.

Salmonella alert over raw bean sprouts

LONDON – Eating raw bean sprouts could be dangerous for your health, say scientists.

Researchers warned of the dangers of eating raw bean sprouts after they were linked to at least 141 recent cases of a normally rare form of salmonella, reports the Daily Express.

An old woman passed away and … Original source on Gaea Times at : Salmonella alert over raw bean sprouts.

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