Oral Health: Essential for Children to the Elderly In Nepal, oral cancer is more common in men over 50 years of age, and smoking is the main cause, and new cases have increased by 35.71 percent. 'In today's busy lifestyle, not all of us are able to keep our mouths healthy, which directly affects our overall physical health. Therefore, a healthy mouth is a healthy life.' The slogan of World Oral Health Day 2026 is 'A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life'. Due to their damaged teeth, they are afraid and hesitant to speak or laugh in front of a crowd of people. This also affects their mental health. On the other hand, they feel inferior and consider themselves weak. There are many problems that arise from not keeping their mouths healthy. Nowadays, various types of problems are seen in the teeth of young children to the elderly. Dental problems and pain also affect a person's eating and sleeping habits, which negatively affects their overall physical health. Today, abou...
How to use tejpat beneficial to health? The tradition of using bay leaves to enhance the taste and appetite of food is old. Commonly used as a spice for flavoring tea or vegetables, bay leaf is also very beneficial from the point of view of health. Its leaves, which have an aromatic taste, contain essential nutrients and minerals. Tejpat contains high amounts of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, potassium, calcium and magnesium. It also contains enzymes, which help break down proteins and improve digestion. In Ayurvedic language it is called Sinamommam Tamla. In Nepal, the leaves of the tree are called tejpat and the bark is called cinnamon. Cinnamon is a different species, Cinnammum verum (synonymous Cinnammum gelenicum). It is found in Terai to mid-hill region. What is it useful for? In Ayurveda, bay leaf is used not only for flavor but also as medicine. It is used as medicine for problems like fever, cold, indigestion, constipation. It is also useful for skin diseases and hair. It is...