With the temperatures in summer soaring, most of us make a rush to buy coolers and air conditioners to regulate the temperatures in our houses to help us live through the summers comfortably. But, we forget the fact that just regulating our external environment isn’t enough. We also need to take care of our internal environment and take steps to manage our body heat so that the body can function well. The normal body temperature of a human body is 98.6 degrees. A steep spike or sharp decline or any imbalance in this body temperature can ... Read More...

Acidity is often considered a very slight discomfort. Only those who suffer from it can tell you how difficult it is to even breathe when you are suffering from acidity. If you suffer from it often too, there is no need to go pill popping. Here are some simple home remedies to help you: It is a common misconception to drink aerated drinks or soda to cure acidity. If you must, drink about 20 ml of Limca or any other lemon based drink with half a lemon squeezed into it. Otherwise, opt for chamomile or any other herbal tea instead. A g... Read More...

Is there a tingling, burning or stinging sensation in your mouth when you eat something hot or spicy? Are there small circular white patches in your mouth that hurt a lot? If yes, then you are suffering from mouth ulcers. Mouth ulcers are open lesions that occur in the mouth cavity. They are very common and can occur as a single large lesion or as clusters. These lesions are so painful that even talking and eating becomes difficult for a person. Mouth ulcers can be of two types-simple and complex. Simple mouth ulcers are common in people of th... Read More...

If you have recently had a blood test and have been informed of low hemoglobin levels, it might be a matter of concern. Hemoglobin is a very important component of blood and is used for transportation of oxygen in the body. It is responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs and releasing it into cells and tissues for the optimal functioning of the body. It then collects carbon dioxide from these cells and tissues to take back to the lungs. With some simple lifestyle and dietary changes, you can increase your hemoglobin content. Here’s... Read More...

Diabetes is one of the most widespread lifestyle diseases. Men and women who suffer from diabetes or high blood sugar have to take really good care of their diet. In addition to maintaining a healthy diet with a low glycemic index, you need to make certain lifestyle changes as well. Since high blood sugar is linked to heart diseases, infertility and memory problems, it is important to keep sugar levels in check. So if you want to keep your sugar levels in check, here’s what you can do:  Read More...

Cold, sore throat as well as coughs is some very common ailments that affect almost all individuals during the changes in the seasons. While coughing might sound irritating, it is yet the most effective means of clearing the lungs and the airways. Coughing tends to flush the mucus out and also helps in catching the breath if food or even drink has gone down through a wrong pipe. Several drugs available in the market today tend to hamper this natural activity of eliminating toxins from the body. For instance taking nasal drops tends to dry the ... Read More...

Advancement in technology brings with it a set of health problems and ailments that never existed before. With more and more people spending long hours in front of the computer, there is an increase in the number of people suffering from headaches and migraines on a regular basis. If you are in the same boat as millions of people around the world, then these headache remedies will help you get rid of your pain and suffering once and for all. Ice towel If you have ice cubes at home, wrap them in a towel and keep the towel on your head ti... Read More...

Menopause affects women emotionally and physically. It is a normal process of ageing, where a woman is no longer fertile. It saps the energy of a woman, and is accompanied with feelings of loneliness, sadness and loss. The changes in the hormones and the reduction in the progesterone and estrogen lead to these experiences. These are some of the effects of menopause: •Lower fertility rates •Irregular periods Symptoms of menopause are as follows: •Vaginal dryness •Disturbed sleep •Hot flashes •Mood... Read More...

Thyroid problems are very common among women. There are many types of thyroid problems but the most common is hypothyroidism.  The thyroid is a small butterfly shaped gland situated just in front of the voice-box. The thyroid hormone regulates our body’s metabolism; they are necessary for our physical and mental growth, utilisation of carbohydrates in the body and control our body temperature. The symptoms are: •Low BMR (basal metabolic rate) •Low heat production –increased sensitivity to cold •Sluggi... Read More...

Caring for a pet is as much tiring as taking care of a child – one must constantly watch it, check whether it's hungry or sleepy or even bored, potty-train it, take it out for walks, play together, get it vaccinated on time, just to name a few. It's the owner’s responsibility to do everything possible for keeping the pet happy and healthy. A healthy pet is a happy pet. And so as to ensure its sound health and happiness, one must follow some simple steps.  First of all, the owner should take his pet to the vet for ... Read More...

We all have heard of heart problems. We have read about them, talked about them, and know many who have suffered from 1 or more of these problems:   •High BP     •Cholesterol •Angina •Heart attack  •Stroke There are many risk factors for these, such as cigarette smoking, family history, lack of exercise, stress etc.  But the one with which we can change and improve the health and /or reverse these health problems is DIET.  Diet and exercise when done together will give you the bes... Read More...

An acute respiratory illness, asthma occurs in a person when the bronchi in the lungs have a reaction and they start to spasm. While asthma attacks, the bronchial sacs are filled with mucous and hence the patient suffers from breathing difficulties. The reason behind the occurrence of asthma is that the skin of lungs begins to swell gradually and face difficulty contracting and expanding when a person breathes. These attacks can be mild and can sometimes be very serious. These sorts of attack may affect a child, a middle aged person, an old per... Read More...