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Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine that originated out of Germany in 1796 when German physician Samuel Hahnemann propounded his “law of similars” that states “let like be cured by like”. The statement has no scientific underpinning and is taken on the good doctor’s word. The word homeopathy is derived from the Greek hómoios which means like and pathos that means suffering. It is interesting to note that it was Hahnemann who coined the term “allopathic medicine”.
Ayurveda translates into 'The science of long life'. It is a form of holistic medicine that has been practiced in the Indian subcontinent for the past 5000 years. Ayurveda traces its roots to the ancient Vedic texts that form the basis of all classical learning that ancient India has to offer. According to ayurveda five elements that pervade the universe are also the main builders of the human body, they nourish and maintain it. These elements are ether, air, fire, water, and earth.
Anaerobic exercise is a form of exercise in which energy for the activities performed comes from the sugars present in the muscle cells and not from oxygen in the blood. In fact, anaerobic means “in the absence of oxygen”. Such exercises are basically of short duration and intense.
What is anaerobic exercise?
Gene therapy is a nascent medical technology that involves the insertion of genes into human cells and tissues to treat diseases, particularly hereditary diseases in which mutant genes are replaced with functional healthy ones. The first approved gene therapy procedure was performed as early as 1990.
As the causes of obesity can often be attributed to degrees of physical, mental, and emotional imbalance, we hypothesize that Yoga can be one of the best health activities for obese individuals. Yoga is a traditional art that originated in India. Regular practice of Yoga often brings about improvements in physical, mental, and spiritual health. Yoga is thus a holistic approach to life that uplifts the practitioner.
