Herpes is a disease caused by the herpes simplex virus. It exists in various forms, and can manifest itself on the lips or mouth in the form of cold sores, or in the form of ulcers in the genital area. It is a fairly common sexually transmitted disease, and is not life-threatening. Normally, it heals … Read more
If you’re eager to let loose a few pounds, you have to keep a strict watch on your diet. This doesn’t mean that you linger towards an anorexic lifestyle! A healthy and balanced diet is an essential form of losing weight. Tone your fitness regime with a few exercises and yoga and you’re all set, … Read more
We all have had our share of blotchy skin – those colored patches spread out over our skin. Blotchy skin usually affects the face and the neck, but can also appear on the arms or other parts of the body, especially those exposed to the sun. While there is a tendency to cover up the … Read more
We have all dealt with an annoying, nagging dry cough at some point of time in our lives. This exhausting illness often keeps you up all night, drastically reduces your overall productivity and makes you extremely cranky. Even with the help of modern medicine, this stubborn ailment sometimes takes forever to cure, and keeps you … Read more
Health and life are two bosom friends, inseparable. Your nose, much like every part of the body, needs care and hygiene. From time to time, however, you may experience a few hitches. These could be diseases in themselves, or indicate to you that something somewhere is not going right. So today we bring to you … Read more
A ‘bad hair day’ inevitably turns out to be one of the most nightmarish experiences for the victim. One of the leading causes behind this problem is excessive dryness of hair. Putting up with unmanageable, frizzy hair on a daily basis seems to be a never-ending struggle, but fortunately there are a number of fabulous … Read more
Summers are the most active time for ticks to go around with their business, so whether it’s you or your pets, almost everyone at home is at risk of getting a tick bite. Though a number of over-the-counter medications are available to get rid of ticks, they are both expensive and not always skin friendly … Read more
Toenail fungal is also known as Onychomycosis. It is a very rampant problem. It is a fungal infection, which affects nail especially between the toes. It can be persistent and embarrassing sometimes. The condition arise due to certain conditions such as abnormal pH levels of the skin, weak immune system, regular exposure to a moist … Read more
We understand dealing with pimple is tough, especially for pubescent teenagers, but a bad acne breakout is a whole lot more difficult. Now imagine having this difficulty on your back, causing you discomfort every time you toss and turn on the bed, wear nice and tight clothes and anything that creates a possibility of friction … Read more
A person’s height has what is considered a healthy weight and if this weight exceeds the required value, such a person is considered overweight. To calculate this weight, the BMI value is calculated. BMI is the body mass index and it is considered to mutually relate with the body fat. However, it is important to … Read more