Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses. Healthy sinuses are filled with air. When they become blocked due to the Common cold, Allergic rhinitis (swelling of the lining of the nose), Nasal polyps or a Deviated septum, then the germs can grow and cause an infection. The most common symptoms […]
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, Sciatica affects only one side of your body. Before resorting to heavy medications like Anti inflammatory drugs, Muscle relaxers or Steroids to treat sciatic nerve pain, […]
Acne is a condition that occurs when your hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells, which cause white heads, black heads and pimples. Acne is a hormonal issue so you are more at risk for breaking out when you are a teenager. However, sometimes, adults who have Androgen excess (a male hormone) […]
1. Cancer Prevention : In Men, it improves blood health which increases the level of prostate specific antigens, thus, combatting and reducing the development of Prostate cancer. In women, it reduces the rise of cancer cells developing in Breast cavities. 2. Raises Haemoglobin and alleviates Anemia: Pomegranate contains large quantities of Iron, Vitamins and Minerals […]
Acid reflux is when some of the acid content of the stomach flows up into the Esophagus, into the gullet, which moves food down from the mouth. The lining of the stomach is specially adapted to protect it from the powerful acid, but the Esophagus is not protected. A ring of muscle, the […]
Constipation is more serious than we think it is. It is a real nuisance and if persists over a period of time it can cause various ailments such as piles and can lead to the risk of carrying a lot of toxins in our body. The best parameter for assessing constipation is not how often […]
When the level of Haemoglobin – the vital protein molecule which carries oxygen to the bloodstream – is lowered, or the number of red blood cells falls below normal levels, the supply of oxygen to the tissues is reduced. The Anaemia which results may be mild – manifesting itself as a general weakness or tiredness […]
Tinnitus is the perception of Sound when no actual External Noise is present. While it is commonly referred to as “Ringing in the Ears,” Tinnitus can manifest many different perceptions of sound, including Buzzing, Whooshing, Swooshing and Clicking. Sometimes people with Tinnitus report hearing Music. Only the person who has Tinnitus can hear it, so […]
Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid) occurs when your Thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone Thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body’s metabolism, causing unintentional weight loss and a rapid or irregular heartbeat. This is opposed to Hypothyroidism where the gland is underactive. (see blog of last week). Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include increased appetite but unintentional weight […]
As we all know 25th May was World Thyroid Day The Thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped gland, located below the Adam’s Apple, in the base of the neck. Although it is small in size, the gland plays a huge role in our body, regulating our metabolism, and influences the function of the Heart, […]