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 »
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 »
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 »
Neurological disorders are doubtless among the most frightening illnesses that human beings face. Other kinds of dysfunction, such as cancer or viruses, are at least easily comprehended, if not so easily dealt with. A malfunctioning pancreas, troublesome though it may be, doesn’t strike to the heart of what it means to be human, and it will basically leave… Read More »
Growing your hair is a task and requires time and patience. With the amount of time your hair takes to grow, and the trims you cannot avoid, it’s hard to resist the urge to give up. I’m not going to lie, growing your hair does require a lot of patience, but it also doesn’t have to be as… Read More »
London: Iron deficiency anemia is caused by a lack of iron in the body, which is often a result of blood loss or pregnancy. It’s important to treat iron deficiency anemia as it can increase the risk of illness and infection, as a lack of iron affects the immune system. It can also increase the risk of developing… Read More »