It’s thought to affect around 20% of Americans, resulting in 8 million doctor visits per year.It can be caused by foods you eat or avoid, lifestyle choices, medication or disease. But for many people, the cause of their chronic constipation is often unknown. This is referred to as chronic idiopathic constipation. Constipation is characterized by less than three bowel… Read More »
Managing your weight is important for both your health and your appearance, but once it gets out of control, it can be hard to come back. Weight loss is a difficult process, but there are things you can do to make it easier. Read this article for some helpful tips on losing weight safely. Avoiding soda is an… Read More »
It is estimated that about one billion people have inadequate levels of vitamin D in their blood. All age groups are vulnerable to vitamin D deficiency, though children below five, women and people over 65 are at a much higher risk. One primary reason for this deficiency is the lack of adequate exposure to sunlight and the fact that… 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 »
Skin color is by no means a measure of beauty. But once you’re in your twenties, you realize that your skin is not what it used to be. Pigmentation, dark spots, and blemishes start to appear and seem as if they’re there to stay. In cases like this, the sooner you take action, the better. Following, I’ve put… Read More »
Summers do bring in beautiful fruits like watermelon, melon, falsa, plum, litchi (lichee), peach and the king of all fruits, mango. Instead of going for carbonated drinks and canned juices, make it a habit to take plenty of fruits. It increases your body metabolism and keeps you fresh in the heat. Our body care largely depends on what… Read More »
According to statistics posted by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, in 2017, 17 million women sought out Botox in order to tighten their sagging skin on both their face and neck! Even though Botox can be the easy way out, especially when someone has the financial ability to do so, there are many natural ways which are not widely known to get rid of sagging skin. Mostly because it takes time, dedication,… Read More »
Sweet Potatoes: This delicious vegetable contains large amounts of beta carotene which is converted into Vitamin A upon entering the human body and enhances the scalp and quality of existing hair.Vitamin A is essential for the functioning of all cells in the body and also sustains the natural oils produced by our scalp. Sweet potatoes are an excellent… Read More »
Sesame seeds are tiny, oil-rich seeds that grow in pods on the Sesamum indicum plant. Unhulled seeds have the outer, edible husk intact, while hulled seeds come without the husk. The hull gives the seeds a golden-brown hue. Hulled seeds have an off-white color but turn brown when roasted. Sesame seeds have many potential health benefits and have… Read More »
The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis. Other common rheumatic conditions related to arthritis include gout, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Rheumatic conditions tend to involve pain, aching, stiffness, and swelling in and around one or more joints. The symptoms can develop gradually or suddenly. Certain rheumatic conditions can also involve the immune system and various internal organs of the body.Some forms of arthritis, such… Read More »