As far as its medical use is concerned, cannabis is legalized in about 45 countries around the world, including many states and territories in the United States. The word “cannabis” refers to all products derived from the plant Cannabis sativa L, which is native to central and south Asia. Marijuana, …
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A dreaded disease with environmental, genetic, and immunologic factors playing a role, psoriasis is a disease that waxes and wanes with flare-ups, and it has no cure, as yet. Psoriasis is a complex, chronic, proliferative, and inflammatory disease of the skin. It involves hyperproliferation of the keratinocytes in the epidermis …
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Landfills must always be the last resort when it comes to waste management, not the first! Throughout this last local election and the month following it, the topic of discussion at every tea shop, dinner table, and gathering was the garbage piling up on the streets of Kathmandu. Why was …
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Various political parties have been taking the responsibility of Kathmandu for the last 30 years. We, who have been living here for ages, have been seeing and suffering the mode of governance here. We know what Kathmandu was like, and how it is now. The problems grew, but there were …
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The 586.3-km-long Bagmati River, which originates at Bāghdwār Falls in Shivpuri National Park, is considered to be sacred, and the source of Kathmandu Valley civilization. However, this great river contains large amounts of untreated sewage due to the influx of industrial and other waste, with many residents emptying garbage and …
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I think everyone will agree that Kathmandu is far from being a clean city. The piles of garbage on roadsides, exuding all kinds of disgusting smells of putrefied waste, gags your breath and make you want to puke. And, if you think this is maybe a temporary problem, think again. …
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Clinically, diarrhea is defined as three or more loose stools or watery bowel movements daily, or a frequent increase above an individual’s baseline. The normal diary stool can weigh as much as 300 g/mg when high fiber diet is consumed. Hence, the frequent passage of formed stool is not diarrhea. …
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Home glucose monitoring device can help in the management of diabetes and prevention of complications. A glucometer can help you understand the factors in your life that cause your blood sugar to rise or fall, from exercise to illness, stress to dehydration, and more, in addition to therapy. Accu-Chek Instant …
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Our tradition, culture, religion, and geography have guided our food preparation techniques and eating habits, and spices have always had their special roles. Since time immemorial, spices have been a significant part of our cuisine. It is difficult to imagine a single meal without a blend of spices or herbs …
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A 35-year-old female gives birth to a healthy female child after trying to conceive for six years. Both parents and all the family members are overjoyed because of the newest addition to the family. The couple feels on the top of the world. Contrary to expectation, the mother, within few …
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