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Home Remedies for Backache

Posted: 2008-03-06 20:12:28 UTC+05:30

Backache is one of the most common ailments prevalent today. Sedentary living habits, hazardous work patterns and psychological conditions associated with emotional stress, which bring about spasm of the muscles, cause backaches. As the back bears the weight of the entire body, overweight persons feel the strain on the back when they have to carry an extra load.

Green Tea Prevents Cancer

Posted: 2008-03-06 20:10:37 UTC+05:30

It soothes tired nerves and is good for digestion too. And now here is one more reason to have green tea: It cuts the risk of prostrate cancer.

New device can spot cancer cells in blood

Posted: 2008-03-06 20:08:36 UTC+05:30

A highly sensitive microchip may help doctors detect rare traces of cancer circulating in the bloodstream, offering a way to better manage treatment, US researchers said on Wednesday.

Home Remedies for SINUSITIS

Posted: 2008-02-28 19:12:53 UTC+05:30

Sinusitis refers to an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the paranasal sinuses. It often follows a common cold, influenza, and other general infections. Infecting germs sometimes find their way into sinuses or chambers on either side of the nasal passage, leading to sinus trouble. Sinusitis symptoms Constant sneezing, headaches and low grade fever The symptoms of sinusitis

Home Remedies for the EAR

Posted: 2008-02-28 19:12:07 UTC+05:30

The key to relieving the pressure caused by airplane takeoffs and landings is chewing and swallowing. The American Academy of Otolaryngology in Rosemont, Illinois, advises that you should chew gum or suck on mints-whatever causes you to swallow more than usual. Stay awake as the plane ascends and descends so that you can consciously increase the amount of times you swallow. If you're

Home Remedies for BLACKHEADS

Posted: 2008-02-28 19:11:30 UTC+05:30

Blackheads are very common in young people but many of them do not know what they are. This is not a serious problem, for it leaves no permanent effect. However, taking regular care of the skin can prevent them. Blackheads are caused by excess of sebaceous glands (the oil producing glands of the skin). The excess secretion of oil expands and thickens the pores of the skin. The oil

25 Tips for a Healthy Heart by Novartis

Posted: 2008-02-27 19:15:20 UTC+05:30

Home Remedies for the Heart

Posted: 2008-02-27 19:15:18 UTC+05:30

The human heart is a marvelous organ. Its function is to supply blood through all pats of the body. The motions of the heart are maintained by a specially designed structure known as sinoatrial node or SA node. Palpitation of the heart is a common problem causing real discomfort in the heart and chest. It may arise from a number of causes, most of which are not related to the heart.

Home Remedies for TONSILITIS

Posted: 2008-02-26 19:36:38 UTC+05:30

Tonsillitis refers to acute inflammation of the tonsils, which lie, one on each side of the throat. Chronic tonsillitis is a term applied to cases in which there is enlargement of the tonsils accompanied by repeated attacks of infection Tonsillitis symptoms Fever, Headache, body parts pain and general weakness The main symptoms of tonsillitis are sore throat, fever, headache

Home Remedies for RINGWORM

Posted: 2008-02-26 19:36:34 UTC+05:30

Ringworm is one of the common skin diseases. The disease is caused by a fungus, a minute form of vegetable plant life that grows on the skin. The disease is more annoying than dangerous Ringworm symptoms Ringworm patches on body are round or oval The patches of ringworm on the body are usually round or oval, with raised pink and scaly rings which show a clean space in the

Home Remedies for Hair Removal

Posted: 2008-02-24 20:19:37 UTC+05:30

Natural Way to Remove Hair We spend more time on our hair than on any other portion of our body. We do several procedures to make them look beautiful and healthy. Many of us have too little hair, others have too much in the wrong places. Ingrown hairs are also common around the upper, inner thigh. Excessive hair growth on the face is particularly troublesome to some women. This may be

Home Remedies for DROOLING ---THROAT OBSTRUCTION

Posted: 2008-02-24 20:19:21 UTC+05:30

DROOLING DURING SLEEP / THROAT OBSTRUCTION: Drooling during sleep may occur for a variety of reasons such as posture and illness. Most of which can be controlled with minor treatment. While sleeping you salivate. Though the amount is less than how you salivate during the day, you also do not swallow as much. The frequency slows during the night. You are more apt to drool if you

Home Remedies for Diabetes

Posted: 2008-02-21 20:07:06 UTC+05:30

Healthy routine helps to minimize the risk of developing complications of diabetes. One can keep blood glucose levels normal by a healthy diet and maintaining physical fitness. Eating right, controlling your weight and exercising regularly will help you to control sugar level. Excess consumption of alcohol is harmful as it may lower blood glucose levels and cause weight gain. Smoking is

Home Remedies for PHLEGM

Posted: 2008-02-21 20:06:56 UTC+05:30

Phlegm is thick mucus that comes from the body airways, especially from the sinuses. Phlegm coughed up through the mouth is called sputum. Home Remedies for Phlegm Mix half a teaspoon of ginger with half a teaspoon of carnation and half a teaspoon of cinnamon.

High Blood Pressure

Posted: 2008-02-18 20:29:47 UTC+05:30

The number of people suffering from hypertension is growing at an alarming rate and the culprits are the lifestyles that we lead and the kind of food that we eat. So what is this blood pressure that we keep referring to? The blood circulating in the body exerts a certain force on the walls of the arteries, veins and the heart chambers. If the force increases, then the blood pressure

Home Remedies for ACNE

Posted: 2008-02-18 20:29:42 UTC+05:30

Acne treatment (naturally at home or otherwise) is the most sought after treatment among the younger generation. Acne is a common and chronic skin disorder. It is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands and hair follicles. The lesions are usually found on the skin of the face, neck, chest and shoulders. Nearly six out of ten young people between the ages of twelve and twenty-four

Herbal Remedies for Arthritis

Posted: 2008-02-18 20:29:28 UTC+05:30

Herbal arthritis remedies have been helping ease arthritis pain and inflamation for centuries. Unlike harsh modern drugs that can shock and weaken our system, medicinal herbs and herbal remedies soothe and strenghten our entire body and are good for arthritis relief 1 tbs juice of fresh leaves of bathua, drink every day on an empty stomach for 2-3 months. Do not add anything to the juice

Remedies for Sensitive Teeth

Posted: 2008-02-15 20:03:26 UTC+05:30

Sensitive teeth are usually caused by exposed dentin, the layer next to the enamel. A lot of things can cause dentin to be exposed. One most common is improper toothbrushing method. Too much pressure applied during toothbrushing using a hard bristled toothbrush causes abrasion on the enamel layer, exposing the dentin layer beneath it. Most common example of this is cervical abrasions

Dissolving Kidney Stones Naturally

Posted: 2008-02-15 20:01:50 UTC+05:30

Our kidneys suffer from a disorder known as kidney stones. Hard masses are formed within the kidney or the urinary tract. The stones vary in sizes. Some stones are so tiny that they can't even be seen by our naked eyes. The slightly bigger stones sometimes are an inch in diameter. The renal pelvis and tubes can be blocked completely by big kidney stones. With four types of kidney stones

Remedies for Heartburn

Posted: 2008-02-15 20:01:38 UTC+05:30

Almonds- can relieve hearburn. Eat several almonds when heartburn symptoms persist. Lemons- can prevent hearburn. Cut a lemon into thin strips and dip in salt. Eat before meals to prevent heartburn. Lemon rind can also be eaten to prevent heartburn.

Remedies for Arthritis

Posted: 2008-02-15 20:01:32 UTC+05:30

Herbal arthritis remedies have been helping ease arthritis pain and inflamation for centuries. Unlike harsh modern drugs that can shock and weaken our system, medicinal herbs and herbal remedies soothe and strenghten our entire body and are good for arthritis relief .. 1 tbs juice of fresh leaves of bathua, drink every day on an empty stomach for 2-3 months. Do not add anything to the

The Top Ten Brain Damaging Habits

Posted: 2008-02-14 19:19:22 UTC+05:30

1. No Breakfast People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration. 2. Overeating It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power. 3. Smoking It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease. 4. High Sugar

Dyslexia

Posted: 2008-02-14 19:19:15 UTC+05:30

HE was a child suffering from dyslexia. He could not tie his shoelaces. He used to lie to his parents about the test papers and many-a-times faced humiliation when he was compared to those around him.But,he also had a hidden talent that won him accolades once it was discovered. Sushmit Sen, lead guitarist/singer for Indian Ocean, shared his past at a recent summit organised by Times NIE with

Yeast Infection: Home Remedies

Posted: 2008-02-14 19:19:08 UTC+05:30

Before looking at the home remedy for yeast infection, it is important to understand this infection. The fact is that most people are afraid of suffering from infections and end up complicating things further because of their fear and discomfort. Some times they tend to overlook the symptoms as the develop hoping that a miracle will do away with the entire ailment. But this is not so?

Some Cures for Dandruff

Posted: 2008-02-14 19:19:01 UTC+05:30

Aloe Vera dandruff cure - with aloe vera gel . About 10-15 minutes before you wash your hair, rub a lot of aloe vera gel into your scalp. leave it on for 10 minutes, and shampoo your hair like you regularly do. if you do this everyday the dandruff will stay away. Using lime juice to wash hair. Soak 2 tablespoons fenugreek seeds in water overnight. In the morning grind into a fine