To diagnose anemia, your doctor is likely to ask you about your medical and family history, perform a physical exam, and run the following tests: Complete blood count (CBC). A CBC is used to count the number of blood cells in a sample of your blood. For anemia, your doctor will be interested in the levels of the red blood cells… Read More »
There are many conflicting diet theories when it comes to the best way to lose weight (and keep it off)…enough to make you want to dive head first into that chocolate sundae.“We’re constantly bombarded by so much confusing information about weight loss that it can be difficult to know what to believe,” says Karen Ansel, MS, RDN, author… Read More »
London: For a country that gets so much sun, it’s pretty unbelievable that so many Pakistanis are vitamin-D deficient. The first thing you need to know about Vitamin-D is that it’s not really a vitamin at all! It’s, in fact, more of a ‘sun hormone’ that is produced naturally in the human body when the skin is exposed… Read More »
Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold, but are they effective? Nothing can cure a cold, but there are some remedies that might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so miserable. Here’s a look at some common cold remedies and what’s known about them.If you catch a cold, you can expect to… Read More »
Are you noticing a decline in your vision? Perhaps it’s getting harder to read road signs or restaurant menus. Maybe it gets even harder at night under low lighting. What’s going on? For most people, a slow decline in their vision is a normal sign of aging. Luckily, there are lots of things you can do to improve… Read More »
Your head pounds, your gums throb, and your mouth is sore and tender. You’ve got a toothache. See your dentist ASAP. In the meantime, use these home remedies to get short-term relief.Saltwater RinseUntil you can get to the dentist, one of the best things you can do is swish warm, salty water around in your mouth. A good mix is 1/2 teaspoon… Read More »
If your doctor suspects you have a kidney stone, you may have diagnostic tests and procedures, such as:Blood testing. Blood tests may reveal too much calcium or uric acid in your blood. Blood test results help monitor the health of your kidneys and may lead your doctor to check for other medical conditions.Urine testing. The 24-hour urine collection test may… Read More »
Grey hair can be a nightmare, especially for women. This is a universal and widespread problem that occurs when melanocytes around the hair follicle reduces 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… Read More »
Lahore: According to new research carried out by University of the Punjab and Queen Mary University of London, high dose vitamin D supplements improve weight gain and the development of language and motor skills in malnourished children.Vitamin D – the ‘sunshine vitamin’ – is well known for its beneficial effects on bone and muscle health, and a study… Read More »
But there’s good news. There are a number of things you can do to lower your blood pressure naturally, even without medication.Here are 15 natural ways to combat high blood pressure.Exercise is one of the best things you can do to lower high blood pressure.Regular exercise helps make your heart stronger and more efficient at pumping blood, which lowers the… Read More »