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Swine Flu: What to do and what not to do!
Swine flu- the first pandemic of the 21st century! However there is no need to panic just now. The virus responsible for the current pandemic – Influenza A H1N1 does not appear to be too virulent. Here are few simple things which you can do to prevent the infection.
Continue reading...Ways to prevent bladder infection!
2. May 2009
Bacterial infection of the bladder is known as Cystitis. Urinary tract infections are quite common among especially among women. The organisms commonly involved are – E.coli, Proteus, Pseudomonas, Streptococci, etc. Patients suffering from cystitis often complain of burning sensation and pain while passing urine. It is often associated with fever and chills. The urine can [...]
Continue reading...10 Risk Factors for Osteoporosis!
25. April 2009
Osteoporosis is a common bone disorder, affecting mostly women after menopause. It is a condition in which the bone becomes weak and more prone to fractures. The bone mineral density or the BMD is lowered in osteoporosis. Are you at risk for osteoporosis? Check out the 10 important risk factors below:
Continue reading...Simple ways to tackle Gout!
29. January 2009
Gout is a painful, inflammatory condition wherein uric acid crystals get deposited in the joint spaces. Due to crystal deposition, the joint swells up leading to extreme pain, redness and tenderness. Here are some simple ways which can help you in managing this painful condition. *You must avoid consuming alcohol if you are suffering from [...]
Continue reading...Try the blood group diet plan!
5. December 2008
Are you unable to lose weight and are tired of the various diet plans? Well here’s something new that you can try- The blood group diet! According to this diet plan, a person should eat according to his or her blood group. The diet plan is based on the theory that different blood groups evolved at [...]
Continue reading...10 ways to prevent heart diseases!
7. October 2008
The incidence of heart diseases is on a rise. They are becoming increasingly common all over the world. Middle age men are most commonly affected but it can affect other age groups also. It is not very difficult to prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases. Few changes in your lifestyle can make a huge difference. [...]
Continue reading...Good bed time habits- best cure for insomnia!
27. September 2008
Are you suffering from insomnia and take sleeping pills regularly? Think again! A study has shown that good bed time habits can really do wonders for people who are having sleep problems. Good bed time habits and being free of daily tensions and worries can make a significant difference to your sleep. Medications provide relief but [...]
Continue reading...Bulimia Nervosa- An eating disorder!
19. September 2008
Bulimia nervosa is another common eating disorder. Unlike Anorexia nervosa, here the patients are usually at or near normal weight. However they have a grave fear of gaining weight. The interesting part though is that in spite of this fear, they recurrently have these ‘eating binges’. And to compensate for this over eating they do [...]
Continue reading...Anorexia nervosa: Are you suffering from it?
12. September 2008
Anorexia nervosa is a well known eating disorder. It is more common in females. In fact ninety percent of such patients are females. So what it actually is? This condition is characterized by an irrational fear of becoming fat. The patient tries to avoid food as much as possible. This leads to marked weight [...]
Continue reading...4 cardinal signs that indicate a urinary tract infection!
5. September 2008
Urinary tract infections or UTIs as it is usually known is quite common, especially in women. The bug which is mainly responsible for causing UTI is a bacterium, named E.coli. UTI is basically an infection of the urinary system which includes the kidneys, the bladder, the ureters and the urethra. There are some cardinal signs [...]
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21. June 2009
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