Blackheads form when the openings of your hair follicles get clogged with oil and dead skin. Due to these oil oxidize, they darken, giving blackheads their trademark color. People of any age can have problems with blackheads on their skin, but most often it is an issue during the teenage and adolescent years. We all…
Black pepper, or Piper nigrum, is widely believed to be the most common culinary spice in the world. We use it to spice up our omelette, or add that extra zing to Indian dishes, but did you know that humble black pepper can add a lot more to your food than just flavour. It is…
Tonsils are lymph nodes, located on both sides of the throat. The tonsils play an important role as part of your body’s immune system, helping to fight off viral and bacterial infections before they reach the respiratory tract and other parts of the body. At times, however, the tonsils itself may get infected by the…
Aloe Vera is really quite an incredible plant. Aloe Vera contains over 200 active components including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, polysaccharide, and fatty acids- no wonder it’s used for such a wide range of remedies. The leaves of the plant are where you will find the gel, that is rich in a wide variety…
Eczema, also known as dermatitis, is a common inflammatory skin condition that affects millions of persons across the globe. Eczema causes the skin redness, itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. The cause of eczema is unknown but is presumed to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors. If you’re reading…
Carrots are scientifically classified as Daucus carota, and it is categorized as a root vegetable. A medium-size carrot has 25 calories, 6 grams of carbs, and 2 grams of fiber, however, they provide only 41 calories per 100 g, negligible amount of fat and no cholesterol. Consuming carrots are known to be good for the…
Dandruff is a common skin condition, generally affecting the scalp, especially in the winters. Dandruff is the result of excessive shedding of dead cells from the scalp. In this case it’s not contagious, but on the other hand, occurs due to growth of fungal infection on the scalp and is an infectious condition. Dandruff is…
Characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture and sweetness, strawberries are among the most popular berries. Strawberry is consumed in large quantities, either fresh or in such prepared foods as preserves, fruit juice, pies, ice creams, milkshakes, and chocolates. This fruit is rich in antioxidants and other essential nutrients that can help you reduce your…
While many of us are aware of the hazards of high blood pressure, low blood pressure (Hypotension) is equally prevalent and dangerous. The normal pressure value is 120/80 mmHg, where 120 denotes the systolic pressure and 80 refers to the diastolic pressure. If blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg or less, it is referred to as…
Hiccups are a reflex action; which means that we do not have any control over them. Once triggered, the reflex causes a strong contraction of the diaphragm followed about 0.25 seconds later by closure of the vocal cords, which results in the classic “hic” sound. Common causes of hiccups include: very hot/cold food or drink,…