FOOD ALLERGIES

Posted on Tue, 28 Sep 2010

Almost 1/3 people claim to have a food allergy. But the fact is that only about 2-8% children and 1-2% of adults have clinically proven allergic reactions to food. The reason for this vast difference ...

HANGOVER

Posted on Mon, 27 Sep 2010

WHAT CAUSES A HANGOVER? Overconsumption of alcohol results in a hangover. How much alcohol is necessary to produce a hangover depends upon the biochemical composition of the individual, and the type o...

ACNE

Posted on Sat, 25 Sep 2010

Almost everyone has experienced an occasional bout of acne at some time in their life. About 85% teenagers experience acne problems to some extent. Causes-HormonesIn rare instances, food sensitivity m...

CANCER AND CHEMOTHERAPY

Posted on Tue, 21 Sep 2010

Cancer is a disease in which there is uncontrolled cell division. In chemotherapy, medicines are used to attack the malignant cells in the body and stop them from multiplying. In some surgical cases c...

WEIGHT GAIN IN PREGNANCY AND BREAST CANCER

Posted on Wed, 08 Sep 2010

Weight gain of 25-35pounds (11-16 kg) is a healthy sign in pregnancy. But gaining extra weight is not a good sign. The Lombardi Cancer Center in Washington state that if a woman gains more than 50poun...

Managing Diabetes - PRACTICAL TIPS

Posted on Tue, 07 Sep 2010

There is an exapanding population of diabetes in China and India. Estimated that there are ove 120 million diabetics in India. Enlisted here are practical tips to manage your diabetes.Strictly follow ...

HOW TO GAIN THE RIGHT WEIGHT DURING PREGNANCY?

Posted on Tue, 07 Sep 2010

It is necessary to gain the right weight during pregnancy. The weight gain in pregnancy should ideally be 25-35pounds (11-16kgs). To gain this weight it is very important to follow a well balanced nut...

LIVING WITH PULMONARY ARTERIAL HYPERTENSION (PAH)

Posted on Wed, 01 Sep 2010

There is no permanent cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The prognosis for PAH is not good. Medical treatment cannot cure the disease permanently but can lessen the symptoms and improve t...