London: My wife is a keen walker but has not been able to walk for months due to heel pain. Her doctor and podiatrist both suggested plantar fasciitis, but it does not hurt in the typical area, and she has not responded to treatment. She is 67. Heel pain, as your wife has found, can be a troublesome… Read More »
Being a mother is the toughest job in the world. It requires immense patience, diligence, and courage, in the course of molding young souls into responsible individuals who will be capable of obtaining a livelihood one fine day. While the importance and due respect of any job shouldn’t be suppressed, we as a society are at consistent risk… Read More »
London: Taking magnesium helped four out of five people suffering leg cramps at night, say, researchers. Lack of the mineral found in broccoli and green leafy vegetables is one of the most common causes of leg cramps, but only one in six people surveyed is aware of the connection. Two studies show taking magnesium oxide supplements can ease… Read More »
More severe cases (sun poisoning) are complicated by severe skin burning and blistering, massive fluid loss (dehydration), electrolyte imbalance, and possibly infection. With too much exposure, severe untreated sunburn can cause shock (poor circulation to vital organs) and even death. First aid treatment for sunburn includes over-the-counter pain relievers (for example ibuprofen or naproxen, which are anti-inflammatory drugs), and sunburn gels or creams. If medical… Read More »
London: Piles or haemorrhoids are swollen or irritated veins near the anus or in the lower rectum of the body. Piles generally is a genetic disorder. The common symptoms of piles are pain, itching and rectal bleeding around the anal area. It is also believed that as one age, the risk of developing piles increases. Pregnant women are… Read More »
Oiling or massaging your body (and the hair) is considered a traditional remedy that we have seen our parents and grandparents practice and talk about. Oiling has a lot more benefits to offer apart from nourishment. The belly button is not just a tiny dot on your navel but it is a chamber that holds the solution to… Read More »
London: Everyone has at one point or the other looked up ways to grow their hair faster. Sadly, almost every one of them has ended up in utter disappointment. Worry not – we’re here to help you out. As compiled from Style Caster, here’s a list of the top eight foods that stimulate hair growth, as recommended by… Read More »
London: Traditional diet rules suggest in order to lose weight we need to burn more calories than we eat, but when it comes to burning fat, research shows that eating more of certain foods might be more effective. Coffee: Coffee lovers rejoice! Coffee not only boosts your mood and improves your mental and physical performance, but it also helps… Read More »
London: Eating fruit, vegetables, and low-fat dairy could be successful in helping gout sufferers, according to a new report yesterday. The latest research indicates that a healthy diet can effectively lower blood levels of uric acid, a known trigger of gout. The findings are published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology. High… Read More »
London: Boosting levels of bacteria in your gut could be a new form of treatment against food poisoning, a new study has found. Researchers say that the byproduct of a group of bacteria found in the intestines hinders Salmonella from growing and multiplying. The byproduct, known as propionate, does not activate the immune system’s response to the infection… Read More »