Lengthening of the skin more than its capacity causes the elastic tissues stop working thereby causing stretch marks. Human body is elastic in nature. Because of fat deposition in the body there are changes in the sizes of human bodies. There can be many side effects of this elasticity. Stretch Marks are one of the … Read more
Dragon fruit – the new super fruit, is also known as Pitaya. It is said to possess remarkable health-giving properties. It is native to South America and grows from a cactus plant. Because of the growing nature of its popularity it is being widely harvested in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Philippines and even Bangladesh. The … Read more
Neck Pain is a common complaint these days that forces the afflicted individuals to look for a number of conventional as well as natural home remedies for Neck Pain that sometimes work and sometimes do not work. The reason behind this inconsistency is the lack of knowledge about the actual reason causing this non specific … Read more
Jet Lag is an extrinsic circadian rhythm sleep disorder that causes disruption in the internal body clock of individuals travelling across several time zones. This temporary disorder causes symptoms like insomnia, fatigue, headache and several other symptoms. In medical terms, Leg Lag is known as Desynchronosis. The rapid transitions across multiple time zones are more … Read more
The term ‘psoriasis’ is quite complex but it is a very common skin disease. Simply put, psoriasis occurs when skin cells grow in quick succession. The body does not get rid of these excess skin cells which results in their accumulation. Ultimately, these skin cells pile up on the surface of the skin. Psoriasis is … Read more
Burn is an injury caused to the skin surface, when it is exposed to a source of heat and electricity. Burns vary according to the tissues affected, the severity of harm caused and the resultant complications. Muscle, bone, blood vessel and epidermal tissue can all be damaged during burns. There are three main degrees of … Read more
Dry Hair refers to a condition characterized by dull and rough hair lacking adequate moisture. This problem is usually caused by chemical and mechanical damage or as a symptom of certain diseases. In addition, like skin, individuals tend to have dry, normal, or oily hair naturally. As this is a fairly common problem, it is … Read more
Ear Congestion is a complicated and irritating ear condition characterized by congestion in the Eustachian tube of the ear. The most annoying symptom of this condition is muffled hearing. It is considered as a more serious problem in case of children. Basically, any partial or complete blockage in the Eustachian tube gives rise to Ear … Read more
Intestinal worms can be found in any part of the world, especially the tropical regions. Generally, children are more prone to suffer from this disease. Though, adults are no exceptions. These worms are actually parasites that mostly reside in the gastrointestinal tract and fed on the nutritious bowel contents and blood of the affected individual. … Read more
Jellyfish Stings are intensely painful stings caused by the tentacles of these transparent, gelatinous vertebrates. The most dangerous varieties of jellyfish are most commonly found in the Australian and Indo Pacific waters. Of the two thousand species of jellyfish, approximately hundred or even lesser number of jellyfish are considered dangerous for humans. As the free … Read more