What is Acidity? Acidity or acid reflux happens when there is an excess secretion of acids in the gastric glands of the stomach. The lower oesophageal sphincter, a circular muscle, joins our oesophagus and stomach. It is in charge of tightening our oesophagus after the food passes to the stomach. If this muscle becomes weak … Read more
Have you ever heard of this term ‘Punarnava’? If you haven’t, you will now know what we are talking about. Punarnava, in scientific language, is known as Boerhavia Diffusa. The word punarnava translates into something that revives the body and brings the youth back. It has been used in India in ancient times and is … Read more
The word diabetes is as common as it can get. It has become a worldwide problem with more and more people being diagnosed at younger ages. How does this occur? When glucose builds up in your bloodstream, your blood sugar rises. This is because diabetics can’t use up insulin effectively. In the case of Type … Read more
Hypertension is one of the most common ailments in the world, affecting millions every year. If it is not controlled using medication and a healthy lifestyle, it could lead to life-threatening complications like heart disease and stroke. The ill effects of hypertension on the body All you cherry-philes out there, there’s good news for you. … Read more
Snoring is a very serious sleep condition, where the relaxed structures in the throat vibrate and make noise. It is an annoying phenomenon, especially if you share a room with someone as it can ruin their good night’s sleep. Snoring can also be an indication of serious health issues like Sleep apnea, obesity, insomnia and … Read more
Summer takes a heavy toll on the body, including dehydration, sunburn, and a lot more. Apart from all that, the season affects the eyes, and we somehow do not give much-needed importance to this problem. Eyes are a very sensitive part of the body and also very essential. Eye allergies, dry eyes, conjunctivitis, etc, are … Read more
Ankle pain is basically inflammation or any sort of discomfort felt in the ankles, which occurs mainly due to sprains, arthritis, tendonitis nerve injury, gout or any infections. Ankle pain can be accompanied with few common symptoms like swelling, redness, tenderness etc. Sudden pain can occur due to trauma, accidents, sports and more. The severity … Read more
Summers are meant to be enjoyed by the pool, right? Who wouldn’t want to have a fun dip on a blazing hot day and chill by the pool? In fact, an ideal summer’s day would be a dip in the pool, followed by a chilled drink and a book in hand, lounging by the poo! … Read more
Hives, also medically known as Urticaria, is a skin condition that causes red, itchy, raised welts on the skin that last for a maximum of six to twelve hours. They can appear anywhere on the body and vary in size and shape. The exact cause of why hives are formed is unknown, though it is … Read more
Headaches are a very common phenomenon that affects anyone regardless of age. It is a form of stress that causes pain in the head, scalp, or neck. Headaches are caused when structures surrounding the brain suffer compression, tension, or irritation. Stress, hunger, dehydration, etc, trigger headaches. There are a lot of types of headaches, like … Read more
