After the scorching summer, rains, unarguably, is a pleasant experience. However, these pleasing moments might be spoiled by non-desirable health problems like a cough, cold, diarrhoea, etc. Therefore, taking precautions during the rainy season is important to stay healthy and happy throughout the monsoons. Tips to stay healthy this monsoon: Take your umbrella/ […]
Mouth ulcers are sores that appear in the mouth, often on the inside of the cheeks. It’s usually painful can be extremely uncomfortable and make it difficult for some people to eat, drink, and brush their teeth. They are round or oval with a white or yellow center and a red rim. Causes of mouth ulcers: […]
Your skin has a lot of enemies like excessive heat, pollution, dust and the likes of it. Adding to that, acne and pimples breakouts make it difficult to recognize yourself in the mirror! Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Acne pimples vary […]
We all know that Obesity is a growing problem all over the world. What you eat in private, you will wear in public. Excess Weight can be dangerous. There are many health risks involved with being overweight or obese. The physical health problems can range from contributing to a range of life-threatening illness, including Type […]
Antioxidants neutralize harmful free radicals in your body, which can cause several serious or life-threatening diseases and health problems including heart disease, cancer, immune dysfunction, diabetes, etc. Free radicals in your blood vessels -usually caused by things like deep-fried foods, cigarette smoke, or air pollution – change the structure of the (bad) LDL cholesterol so […]
Diabetes can strike anyone, from any walk of life. We all know someone who has diabetes if we don’t have it ourselves. Obesity, especially central obesity and increased visceral fat due to physical inactivity, and consumption of a high-calorie/high-fat and high sugar diets are major contributing factors for diabetes in Indians. There is also strong […]
While we all believe that green leafy vegetables are to be included as part of our regime, not all of us know in detail the amount of goodness that is packed in these. The first thing that comes to mind at the thought of leafy green vegetable is the tender, green, luscious looking spinach. However, […]
Summer, though really a great time to be outdoors, is also a time to be extra caring towards your hair. Like sun damages your skin, it also damages your hair as well. Excessive exposure to the sun can cause weak, dry, brittle hair and also more susceptible to split ends. Sweat and dust contributed by […]
Summer has finally arrived! During school, summer was probably the most-awaited season, since it coincided with the start of the long vacation. Though summer is the season of outdoor fun, barbecues, and sunshine, it can also be the season of sunburns and stifling heat. Tips for protecting yourself from the extreme summer heat: Hydrate your […]
One in five women gets a UTI at least once in her life. Urinary tract infections are caused by microbes such as bacteria overcoming the body’s defences in the urinary tract. They can affect the kidneys, bladder, and the tubes that run between them. Symptoms: Strong and frequent urge to urinate Cloudy, bloody, or […]