Saudi Arabia polarizes expat opinion like few other places. While some enjoy living in traditional expat compounds, others struggle to deal with aspects such as gender segregation, human rights issues, and the country’s intolerance to alcohol. Either way, though, guest workers, as expat staff are referred to, agree on a couple of things: life in Saudi Arabia is vastly different… Read More »
Fact: Dirt may be organic but is definitely not good for you. Dirt, chicken poo and feathers sometimes contain harmful bacteria, including Salmonella. Discard dirty eggs. Myth: Eggs stored on the benchtop make better cakes Fact: Refrigerating eggs not only keeps them fresh but also minimises the risk of Salmonella growing. If desired, air eggs for several hours immediately prior to making a cake. Myth: Bad… Read More »
The liver may not be the CEO of the body, but it is still sitting in one of the corner offices. For an organ that measures just two to four inches and weighs two to three pounds, the liver has two titles (organ, gland) and more than 500 roles to carry out on a day-to-day basis. As the… Read More »
Pain is the most common symptom of kidney stones, and, unfortunately, it can be excruciating.Many women describe the pain of passing a kidney stone as “worse than childbirth,” notes Seth K. Bechis, MD, an associate professor of urology at UC San Diego Health. That said, the pain does vary from person to person, adds Dr. Bechis. If the stone does… Read More »
Constipation affects around 20% of people in the United States, resulting in 8 million doctor visits per year). People may experience constipation due to the foods they eat or avoid, their lifestyle choices, the medications they take, or the medical conditions they have. For many, the cause of their chronic constipation is unknown. This is known as chronic idiopathic constipation.… Read More »
Uric acid is a natural waste product from the digestion of foods that contain purines. Purines are found in high levels in some foods such as: Purines are also formed and broken down in your body. Normally, your body filters out uric acid through your kidneys and in urine. If you consume too much purine in your diet,… Read More »
It is very common to feel weak, tired and drowsy. Eyes become so heavy that you are not able to do a simple set of work. What if this condition keeps on disturbing you daily? Your productivity reduces and badly affects your performance. Although it may indicate some underlying disease but in many patients there is nothing in… Read More »
We used to believe that type 2 diabetes was a problem of obesity: eat too much sugar and junk food and you’ll gain weight and get diabetes. Simple. But through using sophisticated scanning technology, my team has been able to show that diabetes can strike whatever your girth. Interestingly, this is never a random attack problem that only… Read More »
Here are eight tips to give your hands a youthful look: 1. Wear gloves: Wear gloves while gardening, washing clothes, or doing kitchen work. Otherwise, simply oil your hands before any work involving water so your hands don’t look depleted and painfully dry. 2. Treat yourself to a manicure: It’s advisable to get a manicure from a reputed… Read More »
The color of the human skin is due to a brown pigment called melanin. Pigmentation or coloration of the skin is dependent on the amount of melanin present in the skin. People with pale skin produce very little melanin and people with darker skin produce higher amounts of melanin. Pregnancy and sun exposure can also make skin darker,… Read More »