Ringworm, also known as tinea, is a common skin infection that is caused by fungus, and is related to other fungal infections such as ringworm of the scalp, athlete’s foot and jock itch. You’ll know you are experiencing ringworm when you notice scaly, itchy, round red spots on your skin. Ringworm can spread to other…
The mosquitoes consume blood from living vertebrates, including humans, they are always ready to attack us with their sharp needles. Mosquitoes can carry life-threatening diseases, but for many people, torturous itchiness feels like more of a threat. While you can buy treatments for mosquito bites, there are a lot of home remedies that can relieve…
Home remedies for pink eye will help reduce your pain and to get quick relief. Pink eye (also known as conjunctivitis) is an uncomfortable eye illness caused by allergies or infections. It can occur due to viruses, bacteria, and allergies. All types of pink eye cause itching, swelling, redness and watery eyes. Generally, pink eye…
Asked to describe an eggplant, most would mention dark purple, glossy, and shaped like a very large teardrop. The nutritious eggplant, also called brinjal or aubergine, is a very low calorie vegetable, it contains many vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to one’s health. Eggplants are a good source of antioxidants, dietary fiber, vitamin C,…
A toothache (also termed dental pain, odontalgia, or odontogenic pain), is any pain or soreness within or around a tooth or the jaw. The most common cause of toothache is tooth decay, dental trauma (e.g. a crack or fracture), or a filling with an imperfect seal. If you have toothache, it is best to seek…
Health benefits of almond milk include healthy heart, make your bones strong, weight loss, skin care, and so on. Dairy milk is known for its content of various vitamins and minerals but almond has been proven to contain extra nutrients. The nutritional content of almonds can be extracted through either grinding or juicing process. Almond…
Candida albicans is the most common agent of candidiasis in humans, also commonly referred to as a yeast infection. It generally affects the vaginal area but can also develop around dentures, under the breasts, lower abdomen, nail beds, and beneath skin folds. Most women are bothered at one time or another by vaginal yeast infection….
The peanut, or groundnut (Arachis hypogaea), is a species in the legume or “bean” family (Fabaceae). Contrary to popular opinion, peanuts are not nuts; they’re legumes. Peanuts can be found in peanut brittle, peanut butter and candy bars and is often a major ingredient in mixed nuts. At one time, the health benefits of peanuts…
Yoga is a practice that involves physical poses, breathing exercises, and meditation. It has been around for thousands of years and has many benefits for your health and well-being. In this blog post, we will explore some of the health benefits of yoga and how you can incorporate it into your daily routine. Some of…
Do you have symptoms of depression? Everyone feels sad sometimes, but these feelings usually pass after a few days. If these feelings become overwhelming and last for long periods of time, the first is to talk with your doctor, because depression is a serious illness that shouldn’t be self-treated. Different people have different symptoms. Some…