We face many common ailments in everyday life. Headache is one of the most common problems in most of the people What is a Headache? Headache is a pain in the forehead or within the head which may be mild or severe and lasts for half an hour to three or four days depending on […]
Tension headaches Tension headaches are the most common type of headaches associated with stress. Persons involved in continuous work without proper rest, people working with computers, lab technicians working with microscopes, welders, people working in factories with a lot of noise and sound are some of the people most affected with this type of headaches. […]
Continue reading …What are corns? A corn is a form of callus which occurs on or between the toes. If the thickening of the callus occurs on the outside of the toe, it is called as “hard corn”. When its location is between the toes, it is called as a “soft corn”. The pain in the affected […]
Continue reading …Causes of Blisters: Blisters may be due to allergy, fungal infection or sunburn, which commonly appear on the feet because of the friction of the shoe or of hosiery which does not fit properly. A water blister is a collection of lymph that forms inside the upper level of the skin. A blood blister goes […]
Continue reading …What is Frostbite? Frostbite refers to a condition where a part or parts of the body do actually get frozen due to exposure of the skin to extreme cold conditions. Which parts are affected by frostbite? The most vulnerable parts of the body to frostbite are fingers, toes, nose and ears. These parts become numb […]
Continue reading …What are Chilblains? Chilblains (also known as Pernio and Perniosis) is a skin condition in which acral ulcers are caused to a person who is exposed to cold weather. This condition results in a local inflammation which may occur on the skin. It is mostly affected by the people who are sensitive to cold due […]
Continue reading …Herbal Tips to treat Constipation at Home The best method to deal with the constipation is to change the food habits. Milk, boiled vegetables, fruits and their juices should be taken in large quantities. The food which contains a lot of roughage and fibrous matter should be taken. Senna leaves – 10g, Aniseed – 5g […]
Continue reading …What is meant by Allergy? Allergies are discomforts of various kinds caused by ordinary harmless substances. The substances which cause allergies are termed as ‘allergens’. What are Allergens? Allergens are the substances that trigger an allergic reaction. Our immune system produces antibodies when the body is exposed to the allergens as if they are germs. […]
Continue reading …There are several age old practices done commonly by old people in the homes whenever any body falls sick. Even though these methods are not forgotten but being done in luxurious hotel and spas and are highly expensive for a common man. These age old practices can easily be done at homes without much expenditure […]
Continue reading …Cluster head aches: Cluster head aches are not so common like migraine. However it is not uncommon. Men are more prone for the cluster attacks more so in smokers and persons habituated to drink alcohol. It is characterized by severe pain on one side of the head and attacking at regular intervals as the name […]
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