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The immune system of the body is basically the collective army of trillion white blood cells, the thymus gland, bone marrow, antibodies and cytokines. All of these together help the body identify and then destroy millions of microbes such as viruses, fungi, bacteria and parasites which tend to penetrate one’s body on a daily basis. [...]
Attention deficit/Hyperactive disorder is a behavioral disorder which constitutes to hyperactivity and attention seeking in children. Close to 3% to 5% of children are affected with this ailment worldwide, out of which 2% to 16% are school going children. The frequency of boys being affected by it is three times more often as compared to [...]
The term “spider veins” usually refers to the appearance of small clusters of red, purplish or blue veins mainly on the leg area. These are normally seen on the shins, ankles, thighs and calves or at times, the face. They appear like tiny little spiders and can be quite unsightly. In addition to that, they [...]
Night blindness is characterized by defective vision in reduced light. It may result from a genetic disease, intake of certain drugs or a deficiency of vitamin A. Night vision blindness can vary in intensity. In some cases it may be mild, while in other cases it can be severe. It can also hamper daily functioning [...]
No one would want to be fat and if given a choice, every single individual would want to be thin and stay healthy. However, that doesn’t always happen and the major cause is attributed to the lifestyle that most of us lead. Irregular eating habits, long hours of work and lack of exercise are the [...]
Poison ivy is a type of vine that grows in the wild. It is not actually related to the family of ivy. It contains a substance that is known as urushiol. Urushiol is likely to cause itching and irritation on the skin of an individual who has come into contact with the substance. The irritation [...]
Weight reduction, for many people, is a chronic endeavor, mainly because the shedding of the extra pounds is a short-term and temporary occurrence. Many popular diets fail after a while, since they do not cater to a person’s long-term goals. Fortunately, permanent weight loss is not an impossible dream. Given below are some tips that [...]
Vaginal itching is essentially irritation of the skin in the vaginal area. This is a common problem that all women experience at some time or the other. In most cases, the cause is rather benign, but sometimes there may be a more serious underlying problem such as an infection. Vaginal itching treatment depends of course [...]
Dancing is an enjoyable social activity, but it can also be a great form of exercise, with numerous health benefits. The benefits of dancing include both the physical as well as the emotional level as it is an excellent method to de-stress. You could actually substitute low-impact exercises like walking, aerobics, and cycling with dancing, [...]
Yoga encourages muscle tone and flexibility and is also beneficial in relieving stress. But is it possible to also use yoga for a better sex life? Yoga and health benefits are known to go hand in hand, but is improved sexual functioning also one its benefits? Many believe that this is true since yoga, in [...]
Aging is an inevitable natural process that brings with it great changes in our physiology and body composition. These changes that are unavoidable are also compounded by other factors such as our lifestyle, socio-economic situation, medical conditions, and environmental factors. Diet is probably the single most important influencing factor, and all of the other mentioned [...]
Sun protection for hair is one of the most neglected aspects of ones beauty regime during the hot summer. However it is important to realize that although we may not feel the damage done by the sun’s rays to the hair as easily as it is observed on the skin, the sun’s rays actually tend [...]
A Paleolithic diet can be described as “A Caveman’s Diet”, which suggests that you eat the same foods that were eaten by the cavemen. Hence, this diet consists mainly of certain varieties of vegetables, fruits, meat, berries and nuts. This diet supports the tenet that most medical problems like heart diseases, cancer, arthritis and other [...]
Being a prospective pet owner is not easy. There are many important decisions and considerations that you need to make, before you take on your new responsibility. You may need to carefully assess your lifestyle, family setup, budget, requirement and experience with dogs, before you commit yourself to being a dog owner. Once you consider [...]
The acid vs. alkaline diet is a somewhat uncommon synonym for the alkaline diet. It is often thought to be an opposition between alkaline and acidic elements. It is far more beneficial to call it the acid alkaline balance diet or the acid alkaline diet or alkaline ash diet. These different phrases all refer to [...]
It is a well-known fact that Aids/ HIV is one of the leading causes of death in people between the age groups of 25 to 45, all across the world. However, not a lot of people have adequate AIDS and HIV information. In fact, many of us are not even aware of the difference between [...]
Adding fiber to your diet is very essential as it offers a lot of health benefit. Many dieticians will suggest that you add fiber to your diet if you are trying to gain weight. If you suffer from constipation; fiber will help you fight this problem. It is found in two forms; soluble and insoluble [...]
Fast food is viewed as different things from convenient to comfort food and almost every single person has availed of fast food at some time or the other. As a nation, fast food or junk food has been embraced quite easily and this has consequently led to unease and greater worry about the health of [...]
The immune system is the body’s natural way of combating illnesses and diseases. Building up your immune system will guarantee a healthy and happy life for you and your family. There are several things that one can do to boost immunity. 1. Eat healthy: Stick to naturally grown products that do not have chemical or [...]
Wrinkles are an inevitable part of the aging process and we all get them, as we grow older. Some people get wrinkles a lot sooner than they should, because of various factors. Although it is not really possible to permanently avoid wrinkles through natural ways it, it is possible to delay them and stay free [...]
