Vaginal discharge serves an important housekeeping function in the female reproductive system. Fluid made by glands inside the vagina and cervix carries away dead cells and bacteria. This keeps the vagina clean and helps prevent infection.Most of the time,vaginal discharge is perfectly normal. The amount can vary, as can odor and color (which can range from clear to a milky white-ish), depending on… Read More »
Bone and joint pain plagues many of us. Whether you’re dealing with long-term problems with arthritis or a recent sports injury, bone and joint pain can make even the easiest tasks painful.Instead of reaching for a bottle of aspirin, here are some natural remedies to help relieve the pain.The magnesium sulfate in Epsom Salt is absorbed through the… Read More »
A menstrual cycle is counted from the first day of a period to the first day of the next. The average menstrual cycle is 28 days, but this can vary from woman to woman, and month to month.Your periods are still considered regular if they come every 24 to 38 days.Your periods are considered irregular if the time… Read More »
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 »