Detox, or detoxification is the process of neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body.Toxins are chemicals that we take into our bodies such as oral contraceptives, perfume and after shave, cigarette smoke and alcohol, food additives, pesticides, cleaning agents and Mercury. Our bodies naturally detoxify these chemicals and excrete them via our stools or urine.So why the need to aid detoxification?Experts believe that the sheer amount of...more
In laymens terms, Insomnia is a medical condition characterized by the patient's inability to sleep or rest his/her mind for a reasonable time. The common symptoms include trouble falling asleep, waking up frequently at night and finding it difficult to go back to sleep again, waking up very early before dawn, or feeling non-refreshed even after an apparent 7-8 hrs sleep at night. The direct outcome of this condition is that the patients,during...more
Today's fast paced society has lead to many diseases that did not exist in the past. One such illness is the psychiatric illness - ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). People suffering from ADD exhibit hyperactivity, mood swings, lack of impulse control, inattention, and forgetfulness and this illness usually starts in childhood and may continue to adulthood.It is rather difficult to distinguish between a child acting child like, and one who is suffering from ADD. Though there are many symptoms for ADD, it is always better to have the child diagnosed by a trained health care professional to get the final and right diagnosis.The impulsive ADD patient tends to react rather than act. They tend to make decisions without considering consequences and spend more money than they have. They don't have the capacity of concentrating on a subject for long; however, they may pay attention to different things at a time, instead of concentrating on a single thing. The hyperactive, can't sit still and are always restless and in constant motion.There is no actual reason for ADD; but research has shown that genetics, neuro-chemical imbalances, nutrition and pregnancy health all have an effect on ADD....more
The virus Herpes simplex primarily causes cold sore or the fever blisters. This virus is known to be naturally present in human bodies but will infect it if some elements may trigger this condition. This disease is characterized by the eruption of tiny blisters around the mouth when a person has a fever or colds. Cold sore is most prevalent during...more
Overweight is always of a matter of deep concern for people of all age-group. It doesn't only make people look uglier, but also it creates several disorders in their health. It is necessary, thus, to take proper care to maintain one's figure by keeping himself fit and slim. Adipex is a popular medicine to take people's worry off of gaining...more
If you would, imagine for a moment, that as you moved through life, with every emotionally bothersome event, the people around you gave you a potato to carry. You thank them and put it in your potato sack(the type you carry on your back). Of course at first you'd be happy carrying those potatoes around for your Mother, Father, siblings. It goes without saying.But as you grow, friends and teachers each add their potatoes too, and eventually colleagues, loved ones, and even children add their contribution too.Over the years it's slipped your mind about these potatoes you've been carrying for everyone. At first it was barely noticeable. Only recently you've noticed how heavy they've become. And as an adult now with responsibilities, there's more potatoes than ever.Life feels clumsy, awkward. Things run slowly. It definitely takes more effort to make good things happen than it used to. A deeper part of you senses that something is not right.All of us carry around other's potatoes every day. These unresolved emotional aspects to the situations of our lives weigh us down in more ways than one.But the interesting thing about the potato sack is that once we make a hole big enough for the...more
Tennis elbow is also known as 'lateral epicondylitis'. Contrary to popular belief, playing tennis is not the only cause for tennis elbow. In fact, people who suffer from this problem have hardly played the game. In this condition the outer part of...more
Vitamin A can be found in animals through retinol and vegetables through carotenes. An important vitamin, it's used for growth, healthy skin and cells, and the linings of the body. It is also important in maintaining good vision.Vitamin A can be...more
To reach the age of fifty is a milestone, but unfortunately this is also the age when men start developing prostrate problems. Four in every five men are known to suffer from prostrate disorders. It is a gland present in all males with the shape and...more
An elliptical trainer has become one of the most popular forms of exercise equipment to date. This newer form of exercise equipment is fast replacing other common equipment such as treadmills. There are many reasons for this; one very appealing and...more
Obesity is becoming one the most dreaded diseases in recent years. The average weight of an individual all over the world is increasing like never before. If obesity was only about looks than one could have gone without its treatment but the risk of...more
Looks like that the problem of obesity would be gaining momentum in the coming days. Around a third of human race is already obese and the number is growing at a faster pace than ever. Developed countries are the ones who are mostly affected by...more