Alcohol overconsumption – not that’s a sure shot method of running your life, and that of people around you and dependent on you. The worst part – it’s easy to feel helpless and consider quitting simply More often than not, alcohol and alcoholic beverages are seen as solutions to problems and stressful situations but the … Read more
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) also commonly known as acid reflux is a condition of mucosal damage caused in esophagus by the acid coming up from the stomach. Also treating GERD must be a top priority because if left unattended it may lead to Barret’s esophagus, a type of intestinal metaplasia. While primary cause of acid … Read more
Skin diseases nowadays have become general and more common than ever before. Spider veins are one such problem which is evident in around 30-60% of adults today. Generally red, blue or purple in color with an appearance of spider web, spider veins are nothing but clusters of smaller blood vessels observed in the vicinity of … Read more
While an occasional release of gas is normal, but if your digestive system is the source to too many obnoxious gases, its time you understood that something really fishy is going on within your small intestine. Stomach bloating and gas trouble can destroy your whole day even though it’s not a serious issue. There are … Read more
Swollen lips can be triggered as a result of many events. From insect bites to accidents during, for instance, a particularly intense match, from a bad fall to lip piercings gone wrong, swollen lips from sunburn, swollen lip due to allergies, swollen lips can result from a range of causes or incidents. Not only is this embarrassing and … Read more
Bumps aren’t new to anyone who has used a razor – on any part of their body. Don’t you hate it when you’re shaving your legs to wear that great dress for a night-out with the girls, and you notice a bump (or two)? Or when you’re shaving yourself to look good for the dinner … Read more
Pregnancy is a wonderful phase in a woman’s life but, unwanted pregnancy can generate unnecessary trouble and anxiety. Taking birth control pills as pregnancy preventive measures often result in several alarming side effects which spoil your health. So it is important to know about some alternative methods regarding how to prevent pregnancy naturally. Mother Nature … Read more
A Poison Ivy leaf is bright-green, with three leaflets and pockmarks. Poison Oak has them too. For Sumac leaves, the number of leaflets shoots up to 7-13. If you have penchant for gardening or swimming in river, then there is high probability that you have been struck by Poison Ivy at some point of time. … Read more
Vaginal odor is a common problem faced by most women very frequently. The foul vaginal smell can occur due to a number of reasons. These can range from STDs to hormonal changes, poor hygiene, yeast infections and bacterial growth. It is extremely normal for your vagina to have a light odor due to the unavoidable … Read more
Keratosis Pilaris is a skin disorder of genetic nature which mostly affects over-weight women during pregnancy, puberty or childbirth. The usual symptom is the appearance of red spots on the skin. It usually appears on cheeks, buttocks, thighs and legs and makes the skin rough and dry. It is also known as “chicken skin”, “follicular … Read more