Turmeric is a globally popular spice with origins and roots in Asia. It’s been used as a healing and herbal remedy for thousands of years.Today, turmeric is a popular home treatment for various minor health problems. It’s even found a place in home dental care for the purposes of teeth whitening.Using turmeric is safe, and it works better than other… Read More »
According to statistics, hirsutism — also known as excessive hair in unusual areas — affects about 5-10% of women of all ages. However, no matter how healthy we may be, we all have to use tweezers on our faces from time to time in order to look gorgeous. We’ve found that it’s not always necessary to use such painful methods of facial hair removal — especially when other less painful methods can be found right in your kitchen! Bright Side made a list of the… Read More »
Grey hair can be a nightmare. This is a universal and widespread problem that occurs when melanocytes around the hair follicle reduce the amount of melanin it produces (or stops completely). The hair is mainly made from a protein called keratin, and as the hair grows, the melanocytes around the hair follicle inject melanin into the cortex of… Read More »
Arthritis is a group of painful and degenerative conditions marked by inflammation in the joints that causes stiffness and pain. Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, gets worse with age and is caused by wear and tear over the years. Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by the immune system attacking the joints as if they were foreign tissues. Because of this,… Read More »
Tonsillitis is a condition that occurs when your tonsils become infected. It can be caused by both bacterial and viral infections. Tonsillitis can lead to symptoms such as: swollen or inflamed tonsils sore throat pain when swallowing fever hoarse voice bad breath ear pain Viral infections that cause tonsillitis pass on their own. Bacterial infections may require antibiotics. Treatment may also… Read More »
High blood sugar occurs when your body can’t effectively transport sugar from blood into cells.When left unchecked, this can lead to diabetes.One study from 2012 reported that 12–14% of US adults had type 2 diabetes, while 37–38% were classified as pre-diabetic (1).This means that 50% of all US adults have diabetes or pre-diabetes.Here are 15 easy ways to… Read More »
Consumption of dried fruit is not readily recommended during weight loss despite evidence it enhances feelings of fullness.However, a study by the University’s Institute of Psychology, Health and Society of 100 overweight and obese low fiber consumers tested whether eating prunes as part of a weight loss diet helped or hindered weight control over a 12-week period.It also… Read More »
Let’s face it. Unwanted hair on the face is our biggest nightmare. But the moment we try to thread it off, we get angry red blotches on our face. So, we try waxing next.Now, our face is not only red and spotty, but also swollen and sore.We solemnly vow that we are not going to experiment anymore. But… Read More »
The road to losing weight, specifically stomach fat, can be such a discouraging process, especially when you have to deal with stubborn belly fat. But it is possible to trim off a muffin top even while you sleep. We want to share several bedtime drinks that will help burn stomach fat faster: Juice fresh cucumbers for a flavorful… Read More »
To diagnose obesity, your doctor will typically perform a physical exam and recommend some tests.These exams and tests generally include:Taking your health history. Your doctor may review your weight history, weight-loss efforts, physical activity and exercise habits, eating patterns and appetite control, what other conditions you’ve had, medications, stress levels, and other issues about your health. Your doctor may… Read More »