MRSA is an abbreviation for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. This bacterium is known to cause skin infections along with many other types of infections. MRSA is called a "super bug" because the infections caused by this organism are resistant to many common antibiotics like the ones belonging to the beta-lactam family, including methicillin and penicillin.MRSA belongs to the large group of bacteria known as Staphylococci,...more
Croup Cough, also called laryngotracheobronchitis is a common childhood viral illness. Like most viral illnesses, there is no cure for croup. Nonetheless, there are many symptomatic treatments that can help the infected child feel better faster.Children most prone to Croup lie in the age group of six months and three years. They are more prone to this viral infection during the late fall, winter and early spring. The common symptoms of Croup...more
Croup Cough is a viral infection which mostly affects small children. It causes the trachea (windpipe) and larynx (voice box) to swell, which results in the harsh "barking" cough associated with croup. This cough often lasts 5 to 6 days and is more common during the winter months and early spring.The most common symptoms of croup are fever, hoarseness of the voice and a barking, hacking cough. The symptoms of Croup cough generally become worse during night.How can this cough be treated at home?Make your child as comfortable as possibleMake sure that your child gets plenty of rest and drinks plenty of fluidsIncrease the amount of liquids that he or she drinksYou can give acetaminophen (brand names: Children's Tylenol, Infants' Tylenol) for chest discomfort or discomfort due to fever, though medication for cough is not recommended at such an early ageUse a humidifier in your child's bedroomCool air might help reduce the swelling in your child's airways. Therefore, you can take your child outside for a few minutes may bring some relief during cooler months.But even after taking all the necessary precautions at home, your child doesnt seem to improve, then you should call a doctor. You...more
You need not be overtly worried about these marks, since they occur in a majority of people. However, most of them do not waste time wondering what to do. They opt in for proven methods like using reputed and acclaimed skin repair creams like Celtrixa. The intense stretch mark therapy employed by Celtrixa is a stretch mark reduction formula that...more
This aging of the skin leaves behind stretch marks on the surface of our skin and is something that we all hate. Even the after effects of pregnancy might cause stretch marks. There is no use denying the fact that everyone wants to have a clear skin, devoid of any marks that has a Hollywood look. Do not fool yourself by thinking that you will never...more
Having brown age spots is enough to make you not want to leave the house. Many of us get them on our hands first. Then one day we look down and they're on our legs. Sometimes on our arms and faces. But the most prevalent area by far is on the hands.Do you wonder if your dermatologist would share an inexpensive way to fade them? When you go to your dermatologist have you ever seen brown spots on his or her hands? Probably not.Do you really think these doctors are so lucky they don't ever get brown age spots? Or are their colleagues taking care of the problem for them after hours? You know, one hand washes the other?Think about it. Wonder if you've ever seen skin doctors with scabs? Looking like they've had their sun damage burned off? Because that's what brown age spots usually come from. The sun.Maybe these dermatologists have concocted a special cream. Maybe they're not willing to share it with us because it would mean a loss of revenue. Believe it or not, even plastic surgeons seem to be feeling the pinch in this economy.They''re advertising on the radio! Somehow, hearing them trying to talk people into coming in for beauty procedures makes me lose confidence in them. These big...more
I recently had the fortune to interview Dr. Michael Merzenich, a leading pioneer in brain plasticity research, in his office at UCSF. You may have learned about his work in one of PBS TV specials, multiple media appearances, or...more
A chin that is well defined will help give balance to a person's face and will also create a major part of a person's profile. When a person looks in the mirror, they will usually focus on the shape and size of their nose, sagging jowls, ears, or...more
Have you worked for hours and hours and when you get home all you want to do is sleep? And even after a long night sleep you still feel tired and tensed in the morning?Many of people today have experienced that at least once in their lifetime. People...more
As more people encounter muscular pain caused, as often is the case, from a gradual build up from the effects of poor posture and movement habits, their body is set in an incorrect default mode that will forever result in poor flexibility. Yet by...more
Sinus irrigation has been around for thousands of years. It is an ancient Ayurdevic purification technique that clears the nasal passages off its debris and restores health to the sinuses. Uses of Sinus IrrigationThere are plenty of uses for sinus...more
The American Heart Association has now added "lack of exercise" to the list of major risk factors for heart disease. Currently 60% of the world's population does not get enough physical activity to benefit their health with women and older adults...more