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Stress the Stress for a Change! 2008-06-20 11:49:58 Stress the Stress for a Change
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Frequently we find ourselves saying that we are tensed or stressed out at this or that. The thought of waking up early is stressful, the prospect of a traffic jam makes us nervous and the idea of writing an exam worries us. On the whole, anything in our daily life can offer a significant amount of stress. So let’s relax and think about Stress itself for a while.
Cosmetics - Are they safe ? 2008-07-11 04:07:34 Natural beauty is what we consider as trend in the past few decades. Today people are in a rat race or perhaps even a marathon race behind fads. It is worth thinking that what we consider in vogue and in line with the latest fad would only last for a few months and then we would perhaps change or living pattern or dressing sense to match the new fashion trends. Nothing is permanent - fads are the Read more:Cosmetics
Monsoon Ailments 2008-07-07 22:30:34 I am late!
Monsoon
has already struck its favourite parts in India with great zeal and enthusiasm. Can’t ignore the bumpy splashy precarious rides on the motor bikes through the heavy rain dressed up like an astronaut. Can’t forget the tricky rains which pour out only while you leave for office or while coming back.
The Edavappathy or Kalavarsham in Kerala (south-west monsoon) begins
Second trimester in pregnancy 2008-07-07 08:04:55 This is the most comfortable time throughout pregnancy and is the best time when the expectant mother feels the joy of carrying her child. By this time the morning sickness and other symptoms of the first trimester
generally subside and the foetus begins growing in size. The HCG hormone levels which cause most symptoms in the first trimester also stagnates and forms a plateau on account of which Read more:Second
Bitter Facts and Rumours 2008-07-06 12:21:57 Kukku, aged 6, was crying aloud in school and the teacher came running. To the relief of the teacher the child was not crying due to any injury. She started crying when she saw the Bitter
-gourd curry, her mother had given her for lunch. Kukku is not the only one who dislikes bitter guard. Many of us adults also do not prefer bittergourd owing to its bitter taste. My uncle can have bitter melon par
Gout Revisited 2008-07-05 14:30:38 Health is truly treasured and the importance of good health is truly valued by people who have experienced illnesses or diseases in their family. There is more to it. Illnesses and sickness are still accepted and taken care of as human body is known to be a bio machine and there are times when the machine can’t function normally and needs care and recuperation. However there are certain sickness Read more:Revisited
Management of pregnancy…first trimester 2008-07-04 08:57:29 Management of pregnancy : First trimester
The most common way of depicting signs of early pregnancy in movies, television and even in commercials is to show the lady puking or fainting. This had such a great impact on my mind that when I conceived, I was very conscious of the fact that I don’t have these normal symptoms and was hence concerned if everything was alright. Yes, the underlying st Read more:Management
I watch TV and my husband snores ! 2008-07-01 11:35:27 No gender bias. It is the reality that males snore more than females do. Snoring is quite irritating especially when it disturbs your sleep. It disturbs the person who snores and anybody around him or her. It is a cause for sleeplessness to both the doer and the sufferer. Hence it is a Problem!
Like any sound, Snoring is also the result of vibration. If the throat and the nose are blocked during Read more:watch
Water - do you know all about it? 2008-06-30 11:15:50 We all know that we are composed of 70% water. The body tissues, cells and reactions carried out within the body are all a failure in absence of water. But this is not a store which can be utilized for ever. There are continuous losses of water from our body. Water is lost in the air exhaled, through sweat on the soles of the feet and other skin areas, tears, and urine, the biggest loss of all. Co
An undiagnosed sleep disorder can cause a stroke 2008-07-24 13:20:16 Sleep disorder
s are likely to be treated less seriously than other disorders. But studies show that a neglected sleep disorder can even cause a stroke. The risk factors also include hypertension, diabetes and heart problems.
Apnea or apnoea is suspended breathing. It refers to a usual pattern of pauses in the breathing pattern .But you are possibly suffering from obstructive sleep apnea if you ha
Acupressure and Acupuncture 2008-07-23 13:18:14 Acupuncture and Acupressure
Every kid is a combination of his/her dad and mom. My dad is a scientist and does nothing unless his brain agrees. Infact his head rules his heart, rarely is he seen demonstrating his emotions without his head ruling them. That’s why the first lesson he taught me was to reason every statement made by others. Even if I was asked to drink more water and avoid soft drin
Would you prefer a lemonade over a carbonated drink? 2008-07-21 03:41:00 If you would then you are lucky.
We are talking about freshly squeezed lemon juice and not bottled ones!
Lemon juice in moderate quantity is a beneficial health drink. It is one of the easiest and the cheapest refreshments one can avail of on a sunny day. Citrus fruits are great for good health as they are rich in Vitamin C, ascorbic acid and folic acid. They are nutritious because of their high
Anti-ageing 2008-07-18 06:43:41 “Women never reveal their true age.
Never ask your girl friend about her age.”
These are well known sayings and are nearly universal in appeal. However, I feel that this is no longer valid for women only. Even men want to look younger than their age, youth is after all a symbol of an activity, vitality, productivity and strength. Today, cosmetics and technical advancement are even challengi
Stomach Noises and Bloating 2008-07-14 12:05:48 Car journeys through the free-ways always upset my stomach. To top it, my stomach started grumbling one day, as I was traveling in a car with my friends. I had heard of this expression without having any first hand experience. It was embarrassing as I thought what if they mistook the noise for something else. During another occasion, as soon as I swallowed some food there came a distant unseen noi Read more:Stomach
Anemia 2008-08-12 22:53:56 Anemia
The significance of blood in the human body is treasured. Most people treasure this vital power of life. Perhaps the most important function of the blood is that it carries oxygen to various body cells. The remotest among all the body cells at the point of the body which you may not even be aware of also waits for the blood for major nourishment. The major entity which is responsible for
Is it Heartburn or Heart Attack? 2008-08-11 22:42:17 The name “heartburn” is a paradox. Though called so, ‘heartburn’ does not have any relation with the heart or its function. Heart
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relates to some sort of discomfort and a burning sensation in the chest accompanied by a sour or bitter taste in the mouth. Heartburn troubles you when the opening between the esophagus and the stomach fails to close after the passage of food
Aromatherapy 2008-08-10 22:34:00 Aromatherapy
Perhaps the most sensitive of all sense organs is the nose. In fact its function is so subtle that many don’t understand its effectiveness. Even before you see what is being cooked in your kitchen, the aroma entices you and you are driven towards the dining each evening. On the other hand if you smell something unfavorable or if you suspect a burning smell, you wouldn’t even like Read more:Aromatherapy
Health is wealth 2008-08-08 23:28:04 HEALTH IS WEALTH
“Stress”, “busy”, “hectic schedules”, “appointments” are some of the terminologies of today’s worldly lifestyles. We don’t have time to wash remember birthdays, anniversaries and they are stored on the mobile phone or reminded on our mail account. Breakfasts are only an old age affair as today we step out of home after a cup of hot coffee. Patience is only a wo Read more:Health
Hypoglycemia is as dangerous as Hyperglycemia, if not more. 2008-08-07 23:20:04 Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia or low sugar level arises as a result of low glucose level in blood. You have hypoglycemia if your blood glucose is less than 70 mg/dl. There are different kinds of hypoglycemia namely Diabetes hypoglycemia, Reactive hypoglycemia, Fasting hypoglycemia. Hyperglycemia or Diabetes mellitus occurs when you have a high sugar level beyond 140 mg/dl. It is a common risk factor Read more:dangerous
Herbs..significance in modern world 2008-08-06 23:10:59 Herbs….significance in modern world
How lucky are we! When God created man, he also created the things we need. He provided us water to quench our thirst, air to breathe, fruits and vegetables to eat and even fiber in form of cotton and silk to cover ourselves. So, the most challenging part of surviving on this planter wasn’t that tough ever. The more critical tasks were already provided by mo Read more:Herbs
Pregnancy care in Ayurveda 2008-08-05 22:51:05 Garbhini Paricharya
Pregnancy
and childbirth have a great significance in the life of a woman. During this period, a woman needs great care and attention from her family members, especially her mother and husband. Ayurveda brings to a pregnant woman and a new mother the warmth and security of Mother Nature. The Ayurvedic texts like Garbhini Vyakaran discuss the possible diseases during pregnancy
Antioxidants in nature 2008-08-04 21:27:07 Antioxidants in Nature
The human body is a factory of many products and byproducts through various chemical reactions. Every function of the body is more or less a derivative of a reaction. Digestion of food takes place by reaction of food with acids, respiration is an oxidation process where energy is released and further utilized by different cells at various sites in form of tissues or organs. Read more:Antioxidants
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Liposuction 2008-08-29 12:30:22 Liposuction…when is it beneficial
Every technology is both a boon as well as a curse. It all depends on the usage. When the right applications are explored and the technology is used in the right way, you have a boon. However on other occasions if the technology is exploited in areas which are not indicated for the application, it may become a curse. Liposuction is one such technology. This is t Read more:Liposuction
Mushroom for cancer treatment in Japan 2008-08-28 12:37:41 The news surprised me. I never liked mushrooms. Well, in fact, I never liked any healthy foods like soya chunks (nutrine nuggets), tofu, mushrooms, carrots etc. My neighbor once gave me a packet of mushrooms which went to the dustbin uncooked, primarily because I did not know how to clean or cook them and even if I did, I wouldn’t eat them. Nowadays, I am more tolerant to healthy foods even Read more:Mushroom
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Menopause 2008-08-27 08:19:03 Menopause
Perhaps the human lady is most versatile. Not only does it provide emotional support, care and affection to the family but also offers a helping hand to the bread earner of the house. Over and above all of this, it is the woman who undergoes the turmoil of giving birth to her children. Right from her teenage when she experiences puberty, the young girl’s body experiences changes whi Read more:Menopause
Autoimmune diseases in women:Thyroid 2008-08-25 13:44:11 Of late, to my bewilderment, many Indian women I come across in the USA seem to be under treatment for thyroid. Thyroid diseases fall under the category of autoimmune diseases. I read about the thyroid problem in women extensively.
Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s immune system attacks itself by mistake. When I looked for more information I found that thyroid disease and systemic
Honey 2008-08-25 08:06:38 Nature’s blessings in honey
The most precious moment in anyone’s life is when she/he hears the first cry of their newborn. A myriad of feelings in form of joy, excitement, responsibility and perhaps even fear enroll the emotions of the new born parents too. It is truly said that child gives birth to a mother. Such a pious and auspicious occasion is marked by a tradition in India…an ancient
Oranges and health benefits 2008-08-24 07:58:48 There are not many who do not enjoy a glass of orange juice. I like the succulent fruit mainly available as Nagpur oranges in India. A while back, I used to wait for the season and once oranges were available, I would painstakingly squeeze the juice in our blender and relish it with my mom. But those are bygone days which would never come back. You don’t need to wait for seasons anymore. All Read more:Oranges