Bacterial vaginosis is the bacterial infection of the vagina. There are a lot of good bacteria and some “bad” bacteria in the vagina. The good types immensely help control the growth of the bad types. In women with bacterial vaginosis, the balance is upset. Bacterial vaginosis does not usually cause any vaginal itching or soreness, […]
Category Archives: Health
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“Addiction” is defined as a mental disease that causes individuals to feel obsessed with something. They have cravings for that particular thing and they are unable to control their desire when it comes to them. When they compulsively partake of the substance or behavior that they are addicted to, certain chemicals, including endorphins, are released […]
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In our eat-and-run, massive-portion-sized culture, maintaining a healthy weight can be extremely tough—and losing weight, even tougher. Your weight is a balancing act, but the equation is very simple: If one eats more calories than one burn, one gains weight. And if one eats fewer calories than one burn, one loses weight. When you feel […]
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Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients the body needs in small amounts to work properly. Human body needs various minerals; these are called 7 major minerals. Essential minerals are mainly divided up into trace minerals (microminerals) and major minerals (macro minerals). These two groups of minerals are equally important, but major minerals are needed in […]
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Lack of time is one of the excuses for not exercising. But it has been found that those who exercise daily are just as busy with their families, jobs, and other responsibilities as those who do not exercise. If you look closer, you will discover that you do have the time to work out, and […]
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Type 2 diabetes is one of the silent killers because it progresses gradually over a period. Insulin is an important hormone in the pancreas that allows glucose (sugar) to leave the bloodstream and enter the cells to be utilized as fuel. Type 2 diabetes mellitus occurs when the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin, or the […]
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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the world after cardiovascular diseases. Whether one has a history of cancer in the family or are currently battling the disease, lifestyle factors, including one’s diet, can make a huge difference in helping one fight off cancer. Some foods enhance the risk of cancer while others […]
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Chitosan is a linear polysaccharide mainly composed of randomly distributed β-(1-4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit). It a sugar that is usually obtained from the hard, rough outer skeleton of shellfish, including lobster, crab and shrimp. The chitosan benefits are widely used for medicines. Chitosan is a chemically processed form of the chitin. […]
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Gymnema Sylvestre is widely regarded as one of the plants with potent anti-diabetic properties. It is a woody climbing plant native to Africa and India. The leaves of the plant are mainly used to make medicines. It has been used in India’s traditional Ayurvedic medicines since ancient times. The Hindi name, gurmar, means “the destroyer […]
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Want to feel better, have more strength and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than exercise. One doesn’t have to spend several hours in a gym or force oneself into painful or monotonous activities one hate to experience the emotional and physical benefits. Adding just a little physical activity to one’s weekly routine can […]