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Women Achievers- DR DEEPA BHAJEKAR- Realising strengths to achieve goals

Women Achievers- DR DEEPA BHAJEKAR- Realising strengths to achieve goals

Beginning with a small food testing laboratory, Dr Deepa Bhajekar stands tall today as a founder of D technology. With fifteen years of experience in analyzing more than 20 lakh samples of processed foods, beverages,

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Trends in NEW GENERATION FOODS

Trends in NEW GENERATION FOODS

The wellness industry itself is undergoing functional and structural changes and more focused on prevention of chronic diseases concept than simply maintaining health. This movement is currently experiencing renewed impetus as several food/nutritional components are

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Drug Nutrient Interaction

Drug Nutrient Interaction

The management of many diseases requires drug therapy, frequently involving the use of multiple drugs. Food – drug interactions can change the effects of drugs, and the therapeutic effects or side effects of medications can

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HEPATITIS A & E – a leading cause of death

HEPATITIS A & E – a leading cause of death

Hepatitis represents the most common liver disorder characterized by an inflammatory condition resulting in degenerative changes in the organ. Liver dysfunction can therefore significantly impact many other organs and systems throughout the body.   The

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Business trends in New Generation Foods: What more does it do?

Business trends in New Generation Foods: What more does it do?

It does not seem to long ago that food seemed to serve a rather innocuous function. It satiated your hunger. Nothing more. Nothing less. Medicines were to be taken when ill. The diet reverted quickly

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Nutraceuticals and Osteoarthritis

Nutraceuticals and Osteoarthritis

There is some evidence for benefits of antioxidant supplements in pain relief and function in knee OA. These supplements with the most evidence include curcumin, avocado-soya bean unsaponifiables, Boswellia and several preparations used in Ayurvedic

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Myths and Realities of using botanical products in therapeutic Practice by physicians

Myths and Realities of using botanical products in therapeutic Practice by physicians

The above was the topic covered in a KLE University Foundation Oration Lecture delivered by the author on 9th June, 2017 at the Prestigious University, Belagavi, Karnataka. This University has a long cherished history and

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Demand for packaging to grow rapidly

Demand for packaging to grow rapidly

The packaging industry in India is a mix of both organised medium to large players as well very small players. Domestic demand for packaging is expected to grow rapidly in coming years. FMCG companies are

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Government allures foreign investors by relaxing FDI norms

Government allures foreign investors by relaxing FDI norms

India has shifted its gear by reforming the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms to speed up the process. The government has recently relaxed the norms and allowed 100 per cent FDI in manufacturing under automatic

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Antioxidants and Wound healing

Antioxidants and Wound healing

Wound may be defined as interruptions of cellular and anatomic continuity of living tissue. Wound may arise due to physical, chemical or microbial agents and electrical. Every wound is unique and each deserves individual care.