This is not a diet—or a rigorous exercise program. (Nobody can stick to those for long.) Instead, it’s a simple way to make weight loss a natural part of the life you already live. And guess what? It’s fun! You don’t have to give up the foods you love or join a gym. It’s about balancing calories in… Read More »
The answer lies in a chemical called melanin. The root of every hair strand under the scalp is surrounded by a tube off hair tissue called hair follicle which contains pigment cells. These pigment cells produce the chemical called melanin that gives the hair stand its colour – black, brown, blonde, red et al. When a person grows… Read More »
With many of us busier than ever and barely having time to eat let alone cook something healthy, it’s easy to fall into the trap of eating convenience foods and ordering a takeaway. But one personal trainer said you can get rid of your belly fat in just 10 days, provided you know-how. Sydney-based PT Rachael Attard revealed… Read More »
Many of us these days are unaware of the uses, nutritional facts and medicinal value of basil seeds. Whenever you get time, especially in the summer season, ask your grandmother about the importance of this nutrient-rich food, popularly known as tukh malanga.Mix a handful with chilled faluda, limo pani, Rooh Afza or water, and it will surely keep… Read More »
If you have an abnormal urge to urinate, your doctor will check to make sure that you don’t have an infection or blood in your urine. Your doctor may also want to make sure that you’re emptying your bladder completely when you urinate. Your doctor will look for clues that might also indicate contributing factors. The work-up will… Read More »
Vitamin D deficiency affects persons of all ages. Common manifestations of vitamin D deficiency are symmetric low back pain, proximal muscle weakness, muscle aches, and throbbing bone pain elicited with pressure over the sternum or tibia. A 25-hydroxyvitamin D level should be obtained in patients with suspected vitamin D deficiency. Deficiency is defined as a serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D… Read More »
Tonsillitis is a common infection of the tonsils. The tonsils sit at the back of the throat. They are collections of lymphoid tissue that form part of the immune system.Although tonsillitis can be uncomfortable and unpleasant, the condition is rarely a major health concern. Most people will recover from tonsillitis within a few days, whether they take medication… Read More »
Super-cold air, wind, or water can make you sick. It’s called cold stress. It can affect you in different ways, depending on climate conditions, how you’re dressed, medical conditions you might have, and how long you’re out in it. Chilblains: Chilblains, or pernio as it is also called, happens when the small blood vessels in your skin get inflamed… Read More »
Trying to maintain a weight loss plan without any support can sometimes leave you feeling discouraged. Having a friend or a group of friends who are like-minded and following the same weight loss plan can help enormously to keep you on track. This article will give you some advice about starting a group weight loss plan. Exercise is… Read More »
Does it makes sense to spend a fortune on these products, or should one embrace aging and age gracefully? Dr. Amber Usman, a cosmetologist, and dermatologist say that over-the-counter cosmetic products are not very useful since the manufacturers are not allowed to use beyond a certain percentage of medication in their formulation. She says that cosmeceutical products (a… Read More »