Articles by Karuwaki
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…
Epilepsy... by Dr.Nandita Bajaj (Consultant paediatric neurologist, Germany)
Epilepsy, also known as “Mirgirog” or “Apasmar rog” in the Ayurvedic literature of Charaka Samhita, is a brain condition that causes repeated episodes of sudden, brief chang…
How little we know about the feelings of old people!June 15th is world elderly abuse awareness day!
Oscar Wilde said "The tragedy of old age is not that one is old, but that one is young". Our elders have lived and seen life & form the strong fabric of our society. Some are fortunate eno…