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 ta...

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...

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 co...

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 c...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 le...

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...

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 t...