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A person is said to have insomnia if he is not able to sleep properly at night. He may have snatches of sleep but not sound sleep and does not wake up refreshed. Insomnia normally is a side effect of other problems and is not a disease by itself. Various factors which contribute to insomnia [...]

Many people suffer from aches that occur in teeth, jaws and gums and all these pains are referred to as toothaches. A toothache may be caused due to a variety of problems namely dental cavities, exposure of roots, cracked teeth and also due to gum disease. The pain can be normal or very severe. You [...]

Arthritis means irritation of the joints. This disease relates to different joints of the body which get swollen and is a chronic sickness. This occurs in a variety of forms the common being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The former is a degenerative joint ailment that occurs in older age and the latter is a severe [...]

When very young children get lice, it is difficult to remove the pests by using poisonous substances on the little heads. Children have sensitive skin and chemicals are liable to cause irritation and other side effects. You can use safer alternatives from your kitchen. However, repeated application of these things will be necessary for up [...]

Fungal infection strikes mostly in areas that are damp and dark like ears and toes. The fungus that infects toe nails is very difficult to cure. Medicine has to be taken for a long time and topical creams applied. It spreads mostly by contamination from infected articles of personal use like shoes, sandals, socks and [...]

Nail problems are caused by trauma, infection, and many kinds of skin diseases like eczema and psoriasis. Malnutrition causes abnormal changes in nail. Dermatologist must be consulted in case of serious nail problems. Keratin is a protein of which nail is made of. Nails get discoloration due to nail polish, antibiotic, anti-malaria drugs, nicotine got [...]

Hair problem is common to every body. Hair damage happens on getting heat from blow dryers, curling, irons, over exposure to  hair coloring, harsh chemicals and over production of oil from the sebaceous glands.  Hair damage is done by certain internal and external agent. Lifestyle and  habits affect the health and hair appearance. Use of [...]

Fewer bowl movements, unable to evacuate fully, not feeling urge to evacuate, are some common symptoms of constipation.  The stool gets hard, dry, small in size and difficult to evacuate. Some people experience pain, bloating, straining and sensation. It is not disease but only symptom. In it’s causes, poor diet is the main factor of [...]

Body odor is usually affected by sweat glands in the body. It is unpleasant thing to have in the body which can disturb the social life. It is treated by wearing cotton clothes or using antiseptic soap or using deodorant. Avoid taking medicines unnecessarily but consume natural things or products and stay clean will help [...]

There is not even a single highly effective over the counter medicine that can be called a complete cure for Cold sores. Contrary to this, certain common medicines are known to have side effects. So, natural treatment and home remedies for cold sores are considered to be the best option. The trick lies in acting [...]

Allergies can be relieved with a variety of medication systems. Natural remedial system for curing allergies has the additional benefit that it’s mild on your body, does not make you feel groggy and saves you from different kinds of side effects. Chemicals called ‘histamines’ are produced by our body to take care of the foreign [...]

Excessive alcohol will ruin the body and mind. The feeling of hangover can be seen from these symptoms like dehyderation, uncontriollable thirst, dizziness, muscle pain, redness of eyes, irritation, nausea, fatigue and light sensitivity and fill the body with toxic chemicals. Some may experience diarrhea, tremors and difficulty in sleeping. Hangover can be stronger by [...]

High blood pressure is always related to cholesterol level of the body. The doctor usually prescribes the diet to patient for at least six month and if the blood pressure is not lowered sufficiently. The doctor may advise cholesterol-lowering medications with some dietary treatment. Medications are really more effective when combined with diet. Eat foods [...]