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11 Jul 2014
Common Heart Disease Signs and Their Treatment
Heart disease doesn’t refer to a single disease; rather it refers to a group of diseases that affect the cardiovascular system. The numerous diseases that fall under its ambit include coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, heart attack, stroke, heart infections etc. Although heart disease is more prevalent among the older population, today the younger populace is
07 Jul 2014
18 Super-Foods for Glowing Skin
It is true that cosmetics can make us look beautiful and young for the time-being but no amount of botox or expensive creams will show any outcome in the long-run unless and until our skin is well-nourished from within. Cosmetics can only be applied on the outside of the skin while foods have the
04 Jul 2014
Top 20 Foods for Weight Loss
There is no shortcut to losing weight. You have to exercise and maintain a strict control on your diet – only then can you expect to see some positive results. Though losing weight involves a lot of sweat it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to starve yourself. Partaking of a wholesome diet rich in fruits,
03 Jul 2014
Diabetes 1 – Symptoms and Prevention
What is Type 1 Diabetes? Diabetes 1 or Diabetes Mellitus is a form of diabetes where the insulin producing beta cells in the pancreas is destroyed resulting in the body producing insufficient insulin. Insulin is a hormone which is required to convert sugar and starch into energy since our body cannot directly utilize the sugar/glucose
02 Jul 2014
14 Wonderful Foods for the Brain
Just as our body needs food to survive, so also our brain needs food to perform well. But that doesn’t mean we consume any which food to meet our brains requirement. There are certain foods which are specifically rich in nutrients that are essential to the proper functioning of the brain. Consuming them assumes importance
30 Jun 2014
15 Awesome Home Remedies for Gout
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
27 Jun 2014
15 Amazing Foods That Are Good for the Heart
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
27 Jun 2014
12 Great Home Remedies for Allergies
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
26 Jun 2014
14 Effective Home Remedies That will Help you Get Rid of Ringworm
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
25 Jun 2014
14 Effective Home Remedies Against Scabies
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
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