Paroxysmal retrenchment of the diaphragm, the large circular muscle of the body that separates torso from the stomach, can cause hiccups. Hiccups occur more recurrently after eating spicy food, alcohol consumption or the intake of certain drugs that irritate nerves of the digestive system. Few hiccups can be a matter of fun but constant hiccups…
Hair is a beautiful part of human body. Soft, silky and long hair is the dream of every woman’s eye. Men also look smart and handsome if they have good hair cuts. Mustache and beard also look good on men’s face. Many people take moustache to be a symbol of manhood. On the other hand,…
Prickly heat also called as heat rash or sweat rash is a very common problem in summers. In this problem our skin gets red and itchy. It affects people particularly in the rainy season. Due to humid atmosphere there is abundant sweating and this sweat intermingle with bacteria, dust and sebum. The result is a…
Many from us have pets in our homes. We all agree with the fact that pets are not mere animals for us, rather they are like family members. Therefore, before using herbs for treating pets, one thing should be keep in mind that pets have short digestive system than human beings. Pets are unable to…
Sprain is a very painful injury, in which tissues in the region of the injured area have been torn. It is not a fracture. It is a stretch in the ligaments that join two or more bones. It can happen because of some accident, over exertion of joints, walking on rough ground, wearing high heals…
Swelling can occur on feet and ankles because of a variety of reasons. It may occur because of medical reasons like increase in uric acid, high blood pressure, heart diseases, liver diseases, kidney diseases, renal problem, high cholesterol level, thyroid, certain allergies, pregnancy, low blood protein content and malnutrition. It is a very common problem…
Fever blisters are caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV attacks humans with weak immune systems. Actually, this virus lives in the body in an inactive form and fever blisters are the reactivation of this virus. Fever blisters are also known as cold sores because they appear usually after the attack of cold or flu….
Blood sucking mosquitoes belong to the culicidae family. When they bite a small area of the body, it becomes red and a little bit swollen. The victim feels irritation and itchiness at the affected area. Everyone is familiar with a mosquito bite. In summer season, particularly during rainy season, we can see mosquitoes in thousands…
Glandular fever (Infectious Mononucleosis) is a viral infection caused by Epstein – Barr virus. Epstein – Barr virus is closely related with herpes virus. It is also known as ‘kissing disease’ because this infectious disease travels through saliva from one person to other. This disease attacks teenagers and young adults. People of 10-25 years age…
Dengue fever is a name that becomes a cause of worry for every one in tropical regions particularly in the summer season. It is a viral disease and is caused by the Aedes mosquitoes. Its agents are viral infected mosquitoes. These mosquitoes live in stagnant water. This water may be present in water coolers, jars,…