Articles by Karuwaki
Eat Right Campaign
If it is not safe, it is not food •Food Safety is an important aspect of public health. Eating safe & eating right is the key to good health. Let’s look at the present scenario; g…
Combating diabetes in pregnancy
Diabetes, a metabolic disorder, encompasses a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. Approximately 2 to 5% o…
Somewhere in Northern California
The heat had fallen away in the dark. The humidity had gripped the air; guarded it, protected, and patrolled it like an invisible prison warden. The night had negotiated its release. The air now fe…
The world of Bipolars
Bipolar disorder or bipolar affective disorder(BPAD) previously known as manic depressive psychosis (MDP) is the most important neuropsychiatric disorder not because it is so common affecting aroun…
Hypertension... understanding the basics!
Hypertension or high blood pressure (BP) is a condition where the pressure on the blood vessel wall is increased from inside. It is a common condition worldwide. We all know someone in the family …
Exercise Is Medicine- Being Active For A Better Life
The three major factors that influence our health and longevity are genetics, the environment, and behavior. Because we have very little control over genetic factors, it is critical that we focus o…