Role of Garlic as a Nutraceutical

The scientific name of garlic is Allium sativum that belongs to the family Liliaceae.

It is used by the people since ancient times in the preparation of food. It is cultivated in all temperate climatic regions of the world. It is not only used as a food but also in medicine.
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Risk Factors for the development of Diabetes and the Long term effects of untreated Diabetes

There are several risk factors that lead to the development of Diabetes. The risk factors include:
The risk factors can be grouped into
1. Primary risk factors and
2. Secondary risk factors
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What are the Hazards of Smoking?

Some people are addicted to the habit of smoking cigarettes, cigars and beedis. These cigars and cigarettes are made of tobacco leaf. This tobacco leaf contains a chemical substance called as noctine, which stimulates the nervous system. People become addicted to smoking to get this stimulation.

The nicotine is poisonous to the human body. It enters the body while smoking and weakens the lungs and cause a number of lung diseases.
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Basic Introduction to The Islets of Langerhans

The pancreas contain many hundreds and thousands of clusters of cells which are randomly distributed called as islets of langerhans. Each of the little cell clumps contain millions of cells, which is a microscopic endocrine gland.

Hormones secreted by islets of langerhans:
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Some of the Useful Plants in the Treatment of Diabetes

Some of the useful plants other than bitter gourd, indian kinowood and black berry are

1. Neem

Biological Name : Azadirachta indica

The neem extract is found to have hypoglycemic properties. (more…)

Role of Black berry in the Treatment of Diabetes and Other Medicinal Uses

Botanical Name : Syzygium cumini

Family : Myrtaceae
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