I have a weird craving for Multani Mitti or Fuller’s earth. As a child, I would eat mud and this has transformed into a craving for multani mitti. Even though I haven’t faced any health issues due to this habit, I wonder if eating multani mitti is harmful. Can you please tell me if this is a dangerous habit? Can I get some disease because of this habit? All my friends and my family stop me from eating multani mitti and tell me that it will harm my digestive system. Is this true? I wo...

Blocked tear duct problem is generally noticed in infants but it goes away by its own. There are very few blockages that call for a surgery. I am not aware of any ayurvedic treatment for this problem but apart from this, I have heard that massaging the area of the nose near the tear duct proves to be quite beneficial in relieving the blockage. I have also heard that humble pressing of that part with warm cloth can relieve pain to quite an extent. However, don’t press too hard as it may tur...

Smoking is a disgusting habit. I do not understand why people smoke. What is the fun in dragging harmful smoke down your lungs? And the most annoying part about these smokers is that they are present everywhere- in offices, in parks, in restaurants, clubs, and airports-everywhere! Wherever you go, you will definitely find someone which a stub somewhere. These people do not even care for those who do not smoke. Thankfully, because of the ban on smoking in public places, people do not dare to blow...

Asthma is one really big problem that can see today. I know some of my friends who are suffering from this condition since quite a young age. My husband is also suffering from the same condition. You cannot completely eradicate the attack since these attacks are usually caused by something that you are allergic to. So, make sure that your first step is to find out what you are allergic to. Dust and dirt particles are the major contributors to these attacks. So make sure you dust your room pro...

There is an age-old saying: Health is wealth. This saying says very clearly that one should preserve health just like wealth. It is often said that we can earn lost wealth but it is nearly impossible to earn lost health. Good health is a very precious thing and I advise everyone to try to keep themselves fit and fine. Recently, I wrote a letter to my younger brother who lives in a hostel, advising him to take proper care of his health. In the letter I told my brother that he should get up ...

AIDS stands for Acquire Immuno Deficiency Syndrome. AIDS is a deadly disease and scientists across the world are working overtime to find a cure for this disease. AIDS can be transmitted sexually or by using infected needles. One of the best ways to prevent AIDS is protective sex. We should use condom if we do not want to catch this disease. We should never use old or used needles as they also transmit AIDS quickly. There are some misconceptions about AIDS too like it spreads by shak...