Monthly Archive:: June 2014
Lemon is one of the most widely used citrus fruits in the world. It belongs to the Rutaceae family and is known as citrus Limon botanically. It is commonly used to flavor dishes and tea. Lemon peel contains several volatile oil glands in the pits. In spite of being small in size, lemon contains more
From infants to elders, banana is a favorite of everyone . This staple fruit of India is not only delicious, but is available throughout the year. It is generally preferred by the masses due to its low cost and delicious taste. Image Source Banana is a perennial herbaceous belonging to the Musacea family. The plant
Adopting a few simple steps can go a long way in keeping your health at its best. One of the easiest ways of staying healthy is by drinking plenty of water every day. You can never overstate the need for water. The amount of water you consume daily plays a very important role in maintaining
What is Gout? Gout is a medical condition where uric acid crystals accumulate in the joints and extremities of the body causing a person to suffer from severe pain that is also accompanied by redness and tenderness in the joints. Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis which can affect near about anyone. The
Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of death in the world today. An unhealthy diet contributes in large part to an unhealthy heart. While genetics plays an important role, taking control of one’s diet and eating healthy food can in some way stem the onset of this dreaded disease.People who are at risk
What are Allergies? Our body’s immune task performs the very important task of protecting us against the attack of bacteria and virus. Under impending threat from these microorganisms the immune system produces antibodies to counterattack them. At times, our body confuses a harmless substance such as dust, pollen, pet dander, etc. for a potential
What is Ringworm? Ringworm or Dermatophytosis is a very common fungal infection of the skin which affects humans. Going by the name, one would assume ringworm to be caused by worms but actually it is caused by fungi. The fungi derive sustenance from keratin which is the material that makes up the outer layer
Scabies is a highly contagious form of skin disease that is caused by the itch mite Sarcoptes scabiei. These 8-legged mites penetrate into the skin and lay eggs which spread the disease further. The most common symptom of scabies is the skin breaking out in rashes with there being a constant urge to scratch the
Canker sores, also known as mouth ulcer, are disruptions of oral mucosa that forms on the inside of the lips, cheeks and under the tongue. It has a yellow to white center with a defined red border. It is usually five millimeters in diameter and causes a burning sensation that gets worse with time. Canker
Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as dandruff is one of the most common and embarrassing hair problems that affect people. It is a common medical condition in which a fungus called malassezia grows out of control, causing blockage in the sebaceous glands. Clogged sebaceous glands lead to inflammation, itching and flaky scalp. These flakes, when mixed