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Boost Your Digestion with Yoga
Almost all of us have experienced tummy woes at some time or the other that has manifested itself in the form of indigestion, bloating, nausea, flatulence, stomach ache and more, making us feel fairly irritated. The MedGuru brings to you Yoga benefits that effectively help you resolve your problems providing smooth digestion and well being.
by Manisha Mishra - September 28, 2011

An ancient practice involving exercise and meditation, Yoga treats the body both mentally and physically, thus hitting the root causes of indigestion.

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POSTED May 27, 2011 - 13:31 | POSTED BY Dipankar Roy

New drug to erase bad memories in the offing

Forgetting painful memories may now get easier, as a new research by Canadian researchers finds a decrease in the brain’s ability to recall bad memory under the effect of the drug metyrapone.

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University of Montreal researchers found that metyrapone reduces the levels of the stress hormone cortisol, which is associated with memory recall.

"Metyrapone is a drug that significantly decreases the levels of cortisol, a stress hormone that is involved in memory recall," stated Marie-France Marin, the lead author and a doctoral student at the university.

POSTED March 23, 2011 - 14:19 | POSTED BY Dipankar Roy

Stress alters immunity through bacteria in gut--study

A new research has shown that stress can alter the balance of bacteria living in our gut, affecting immune function.

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Scientists from The Ohio State University said diversity, number, and constitution of gut micro-organisms changes when exposed to stress.

"These bacteria affect immune function, and may help explain why stress dysregulates the immune response," said lead researcher Michael Bailey of the Ohio State University.

Changes due to stress
Gut bacteria activates the production of antibodies by stimulating the lymphoid tissue associated with the gut mucosa, thereby, helping the immune system in fighting harmful bacteria.

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