Because of constant pressure, blood supply reduces in the skin and tissues underneath, thus resulting in bed sores. Bed sores are common among people who are wheelchair bound or bed ridden because of medical reasons. Pressure sores or bed sores are injuries developed when the skin faces pressure for a long time. Bed sores are common among people who are wheelchair bound or bed ridden because of medical reasons. Because of constant pressure, blood supply reduces in the skin and tissues underneath. This results in sores in the area. Pressure…
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World Malaria Day: How To Spot The First Symptom Of Malaria? All About Malaria And Preventive Tips
World Malaria Day: Malaria is most commonly spread by a mosquito bite. Read here to know how to spot the first symptom of malaria and what you can do to prevent this disease. April 25 is observed as World Malaria Day. Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that is transmitted to humans through mosquito bite. People who have malaria usually have high fever, experience shaking chills and feel very sick. On the occasion of World Malaria Day, we take a look at common causes, signs and symptoms of malaria and…
Read MoreWorld Tuberculosis Day: Theme, Significance And Some Effective Home Remedies To Treat TB Naturally
World Tuberculosis Day: The theme is “It’s time”, referring to the urgency to act on the commitments made by global leaders to build accountability regarding TB and increase access of prevention and treatment of TB. World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2019 is observed on March 24. Every year, the day is meant to raise awareness about the devastating consequences of TB and how to end the global epidemic of this lung disease. On march 24, 1882, TB bacterium was discovered by Dr Robert Koch. This marked the first step towards diagnosis…
Read MoreManifesting Good Health
by Arogyadham Maa Yoga Ashram What is a good health? The person who is able to dance like a child, who is able to jump like a child, who has no burden in his mind, a person who stands instantly as a child and sits instantly like a frog. How active is he? He is definitely a healthy person from which the energy is bursting every day. When we come to the point of health, everyone is definitely concerned with the healing of body organs, mental and physical affairs. “Natural…
Read MoreTop Secret Revealed – Nature’s Shield against Lung and Throat Infections
Relieve Pain & Fight Infections without Pills and Antibiotics Consider Infections and Allergies as text messages that your body sends to you, stating that something is wrong. Stress and improper diets are often the main reason for an overtaxed immune system. In this article, we take a look at what you can do to prevent, cure or alleviate chest and throat infections naturally. Your lungs are one of the most worked organs in your body. Sadly, they are the most abused as well. Meaning, you end up with respiratory tract…
Read More7 Home Remedies for Chickenpox
Chickenpox is a viral infection that causes itching and flu-like symptoms. While the varicella vaccine is 90 percent effective in preventing chickenpox, the varicella-zoster virus that causes chickenpox doesn’t have a cure. If you do get chickenpox, treatment involves managing symptoms until your body fights off the infection. The disease most often affects children under age 12. Here are some kid-friendly remedies that can help you or your little one feel better until your immune system fends off the virus. 1. Apply calamine lotion Calamine lotion can help reduce itching. This lotion contains skin-soothing…
Read More5 Best Drinks To Soothe Your Sore And Scratchy Throat
By: Sarika Rana A sore throat can be very annoying; the itchy feeling that refuses to go away and the constant irritation makes you highly uncomfortable. A sore and scratchy throat occurs as a part of your body’s immune response to viral or bacterial infections. Your immune response leads to inflammation and swelling of the mucous membranes in the throat, resulting in soreness. Some of the factors causing sore throat are common cold, flu, allergies, pollutants, smoke, dryness and muscle strain by yelling or talking loudly. Some of the symptoms of…
Read MoreDON’T GIVE IN TO ANTIBIOTICS JUST YET
Get Smart about Antibiotics Every year, you face your share of common cold, flu, and sore throats. When you check with your doctor, do you automatically ask for a prescription for antibiotics? Or is it the other way round? Your doctor reaches for the prescription pad to give you an antibiotic always? However, this isn’t the best solution always. While there’s no denying the fact that antibiotics are potent pills and have saved many lives over the years, did you know that over-prescription leads to other deadly problems? Before, we…
Read MoreDo you know why we fall sick during monsoons?
Cold, flu, throat infection, viral fever and what not; A number of diseases tag along monsoons. Do you know why? Monsoons in India aren’t a cakewalk. It is followed by a myriad of problems including water-logged streets, frequent power cuts and not to forget, frequent breakouts. But apart from this, there’s one negative aspect of monsoons we cannot ignore. Have you observed the pattern that people often fall sick during monsoons? Look around yourself, you will find everyone either struggling with their runny nose or calling sick due to viral…
Read MoreWorld Hepatitis Day: Top Dietary Changes For Preventing Liver Damage In Hepatitis
World Hepatitis Day: Every year, July 28 is observed as World Hepatitis Day. Read below to know the top dietary changes you need to make in order to prevent liver damage because of hepatitis. World Hepatitis Day 2018 falls on July 28. Every year, the day is celebrated all across the world in order to raise awareness about hepatitis and preventive measures for liver damage. Hepatitis is an inflammatory condition of the liver. Commonly, hepatitis is caused because of a viral infection. Autoimmune hepatitis and hepatitis occur because of medications, drugs, alcohol abuse and…
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