1 February, 2012
Seasonal Affective Disorder, also referred to as winter blues or seasonal depression, is a common form of depression in the winter season which is known to affect more than half..16 January, 2012
The staphylococcus bacterium that normally lives on the skin and in the nose is responsible for the staph infection. Staph infection is more likely to occur in a person with..20 December, 2011
Ear wax, apart from being an unwanted object, acts as a cleansing agent. Our body has its own mechanisms to remove excess wax. Our jaw actions, chewing and talking, are..14 December, 2011
Also known as onychocryptosis, an ingrown toenail is a painful condition of the toe. It happens when a sharp edge of the toenail digs into the skin at the side..30 November, 2011
Trigger finger or trigger thumb is a medical condition in which any of your fingers, especially your thumb, catch in a bent position, and suddenly get straightened. This straightening occurs..22 November, 2011
HT or Hypertension which is also known as High Blood Pressure, refers to that situation in which BP in veins or arteries is high in comparison to normal conditions. High..21 November, 2011
Oedema, Bloating, or Water retention, (depending upon the cause), is an accumulation of fluid in the body. This causes tenderness and swelling around the abdomen areas and the limbs. There..18 November, 2011
The Sweet rich and creamy bananas happen to be a favourite food of all irrespective of age. They contain high fibre mixed with sucrose, fructose and glucose, the three natural..18 November, 2011
Allium Sativum is the plant name of garlic. It is a plant with a bitter and pungent flavour, used for medicinal and culinary purposes. Allicin is the key medicinal ingredient..17 November, 2011
Acne is a severe problem in people around the world especially teenagers. People suffer from acne during pregnancy, menstrual cycle, usage of birth control pills, irregular diet with more fatty..10 November, 2011
Cloves are antiseptic in nature and are also known as caryophyllus, clovos, etc. Cloves contain minerals like iron, potassium, calcium, sodium, vitamins (A, B, C), manganese, etc. which are essential..7 November, 2011
Athlete’s foot (Tines pedis) is a very common fungal skin infection that affect some part of your foot. Caused by a fungus called dermatophytes, Athlete’s foot occurs mainly between the..17 September, 2011
Eczema refers to the skin condition in which pustules may be formed that hive out pus in the form of clear liquid. It is an inflammatory skin disorder that is..17 September, 2011
Acne is an embarrassing skin problemaffecting thousands of young men and women. It is also called as pimples, zits and blemishes. Severe acne can cause acute scarring and can mar..17 September, 2011
Dandruff or Sebhorreic dermatitis is a grossly underestimated scalp condition affecting a large percentage of the country’s population. It is characterized by a crusty, flaky scalp, itching and dry skin...16 September, 2011
Toe nail fungus is characterized by blackening of toe nails, discolouration and eventual crumbling. The toe nails become thick, yellow and discoloured. While the fungus may infect the toe without..16 September, 2011
Lice are wingless insects found on the host’s body like scalps where they can be easily disguised. They are scavengers and feed on the host’s skin, secretions and blood. Lice..16 September, 2011
Ingrown toe nails occur when the sharp edges of the nail burrows itself into the skin surrounding the nail and starts to grow inside the skin. This can be very..15 September, 2011
Halitosis or bad breath can cause acute embarrassment in social situations. People suffering from bad breath are avoided like the plague and this may hamper their self esteem and psychological..15 September, 2011
We all have been plagued by that pounding, throbbing feeling in our head known as a headache. The reasons for headaches are aplenty ranging from stress, illness, hunger and hormonal..15 September, 2011
Cold sores are painful blisters which generally occur in the mouth along the gums or the roof of the mouth. They take the form of clusters. Cold sores are highly..14 September, 2011
Constipation is a symptom in which a person can not perform his nature calls in the morning and there by becomes sick to do his routine physical activities. As such,..14 September, 2011
Snoring a very common problem prevailing in the world today and both men and women suffer from it. It is a loud sound made by the mouth or nose while..14 September, 2011
Toothache is the pain in and area around the tooth. It may be due to a cavity, inflammation of the gums, broken tooth or tooth decay. Toothache may vary from..8 September, 2011
It is said that human being is the most intelligent creatures in the world. But they also have to bow their heads (consciously or unconsciously) in front of the very..
