Rheumatoid Arthritis: Early Signs, Symptoms & Treatment

By: Abha Toppo Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is a long-term systemic autoimmune inflammatory disorder of the joints. The problem or situation starts insidiously with nonspecific pains and aches in the musculoskeletal system of the body that come-and-go. The symptoms of RA develop over a period of time maybe in weeks or even months when actual joint inflammations become noticeable along with growing stiffness and pains. A Top Rheumatologist said, “About 1 in 100 people could be suffering from Rheumatoid arthritis in the society. The condition generally occurs in people between the…

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World Cancer Day 2019: What Foods And Drinks Are Most Likely To Cause Cancer?

World Cancer Day 2019: The estimated number of deaths due to cancer in 2018 was 9.5 million, which amounts to a whopping 26,000 deaths a day. This number is expected to increase as environmental stresses increase, air quality worsens, lifestyles and eating habits too! World Cancer Day is an international day, marked on 4th February to increase awareness of cancer, and to encourage its prevention, early detection and treatment. The theme for World Cancer Day 2019 is – ‘I am and I will‘. The estimated number of deaths due to cancer…

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Eat smart this Diwali!

By: Shimpli Patil The festive season has begun and the excitement sees no bounds. After having loads of fun during Navratri it’s now the festival of lights- Diwali. With Diwali comes outings, guests visit, dinner parties, etc. all of which are inevitable. More often than not we end up indulging in sweets and other sinful foods and then feel guilty for all the wrong eating, which then makes us look for some easy and quick ways to shed off those extra kilos that we gained during the festive season. But,…

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Playing Action Video Games May Affect Your Brain Power: 5 Foods to Boost it Naturally

Habitual players of action games may have less grey matter in their hippocampus. A new study, conducted by the researchers from the Universite de Montreal, has found that playing action-packed video games may do more harm than good. There is a general perception that playing interactive video games improves your cognitive skills and boosts brain power, but these new findings reveal that habitual players of action games may have less grey matter in their hippocampus which is a major part of the brain associated with cognition. The hippocampus is the…

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Sweet Remedy: Eating Grapes May Help Prevent Tooth Decay

Grapes are the new wonder berries that are being praised for their powerful antioxidants called flavonoids. These help in fighting free radicals in the body and reduce the incidence of inflammation that can be a cause of many chronic ailments. They are also rich sources of vitamin A and vitamin C in addition to essential minerals like potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and selenium. Regular consumption of grapes has been known to be helpful in treating constipation, indigestion and kidney disorders and now; a new study indicates that they may…

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FOODS TO KEEP YOUR TRIGLYCERIDE LEVELS IN CHECK

While genetic factors often play a role, triglyceride levels of 400 or higher can generally be normalized within 6 weeks with appropriate dietary intervention & right lifestyle altercations. People having high triglycerides may also have high blood pressure and blood sugar and be overweight.  Triglycerides are particles in the blood that transport fat. They come from excess sugar and fat intake in the diet and can also be made in the liver. High levels of triglycerides in the blood stream are a risk factor for heart disease and stroke as…

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10 Natural Cure For Brain Tumors

BrainTumor is an intracranial tumor resulting from abnormal cell division. Brain tumor may develop in the brain itself, within the cranial nerves or in brain envelops. This is referred to as primary brain tumor that is normally found in brain meninges, glands and nerves. Brain tumor may lead to edema, loss of sensation, blurred vision, and difficulty in speech. In most cases Surgery is the only option to cure brain tumor. Recent studies have revealed that certain kinds of natural treatments are effective in treating brain tumor. Brain tumors are…

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7 Foods that Help relieve Hemorrhoids

Inflammation of the veins in the lower rectum and anus is known as hemorrhoids. People prone to constipation are susceptible to hemorrhoids or piles. The pressure exerted on the veins while straining the anus to pass hardened stool, leads to this condition. People suffering from hemorrhoids experience pain, irritation, itching and discomfort in the anal region. Painless bleeding may occur while passing bowel. Fortunately, hemorrhoids can be reversed with appropriate treatment. Foods that help to soften stools and ease bowel movement provide rapid relief from the symptoms of hemorrhoids. The…

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