Its winter time and is not easy on your skin. We are constantly staying between the warm, heated rooms indoors and the cold, dry air outside. We also tend to wrap up more at this time of year, which can cause problems if clothes are rubbing on our skin or if we over-heat and sweat […]
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Rainy season is the most notorious season where spread of common cold and flu is the fastest. Common cold during this season comes along with headache and sore throat. Other symptoms like runny nose and nasal congestion also accompany cough due to the damp weather. Whether it’s the cold spells, pouring rains or hot and […]
Overall, 39% of the total adult population globally had high total cholesterol levels. Cholesterol, a waxy, fat‐like substance (lipid) found in the cell membrane, is a precursor of bile acids and steroid hormones. Because it is insoluble in water, cholesterol is transported to the blood through compounds made of lipids and proteins called lipoproteins. There […]
Most of the health problems in general would reveal pain as one of the early symptoms. Certain problems like arthritis, cervical spondylitis, sports-pain and muscle cramp due to over exertion of the muscles etc. do causes varying degrees of pain and such pain might last for prolonged period of time. NSAID and Non- NSAID (Non-Steroidal […]
Pain is more than just a feeling of discomfort. It can affect the way you feel overall. It may also lead to mental health conditions, like depression and anxiety. When your joints are painful or your muscles ache, topical painkillers — those you apply to your skin — may offer relief. Pain-relief methods range from at-home treatments and […]
By far the most important thing to understand about treating pain is that it is difficult because it almost never has one cause: it is extremely multifactorial. Here are the major reasons: Prolonged improper postures Improper carrying / moving of heavy objects Obesity makes excess strain on knees and the back Cuts or wounds A congenital […]
Hair and sebaceous glands are collectively called that one fundamental unit which is responsible for hair production and these are penetrating up to the dermis of skin. Hair follicles form before the ninth week of foetal life. The hair matrix is the germinative part of hair follicle. Your hair begins growing from a root in […]
Quality of life is an important health outcome representing the ultimate goal of all health interventions. General quality of life comprises several domains of life, and these are highly individualized. Quality of life is measured as physical, social functioning and mental well-being. There has been significant acknowledgement of the importance of assessing the impact of
Pain can challenge or change the activities you choose to do, the thoughts you have and even the sleep you get. Pain will increase your stress and frustration, sapping your motivation and activity levels, and contributing to fatigue. With so many different sources of information, narrowing recommendations down and implementing new lifestyle changes can be confusing. […]
Pain is an unpleasant feeling or body’s reflection telling us something isn’t right. Every person’s body is different, the pain perception and pain tolerance can differ so much from one person to another. Here are different classes of pain. Get to know what kind of pain you are going through. The most important thing to […]