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Everything You Need to Know About Scabies
What is Scabies? Scabies can be simply explained as a bug infestation under the skin. It is caused by a very tiny human mite scientifically known as Sarcoptes scabiei. This tiny bug digs under the skin in search of food and lays eggs. Once it crawls under the skin laying eggs, our immune system detects…
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10 Natural Ways To Check Pregnancy At Home
For couples who have wanted to have a baby, pregnancy is a truly joyous moment filled with excitement. The parenthood journey is often marked by hopes, dreams, and a deep desire to start a family together. For them, confirming pregnancy at home is a significant step. Natural pregnancy tests performed at home are simple yet…
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What is Pneumonia and How To Manage It
What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia disease is inflammation of the air sacs in the lungs due to infection. It can infect one area of a lung or several areas. It is typically caused by a virus or bacteria you have been exposed to in the environment. It is also contagious, which means it can pass to…
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Everything You Want to Know About Migraine
What is Migraine? A migraine is a severe headache in which you experience intolerable throbbing pain or pulsation on one side of the head. During migraine attacks, you may also experience severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, and light and sound sensitivity. These attacks can last 4 hours to 3 days and make you incapable of performing…
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Causes of Fatigue and How to Manage It
Introduction to Fatigue Fatigue is the sensation of tiredness, weakness and lack of energy. It is different from drowsiness. Drowsiness is feeling of wanting to sleep, while fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation to do daily tasks. It can occur due to various factors such as any underlying health condition, poor sleep patterns,…
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What is Depression and How to Manage It?
What is Depression? Depression is a mood disorder characterised by continual feeling sad and a lack of interest in routine activities. If someone is experiencing drained, with other symptoms such as abnormal appetite, disturbed sleep, anxiety, and restlessness, he/she may be suffering from depression. If left untreated, depression can worsen your health. Most often, the…
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Home Remedies for Kidney Stones: How to Remove Kidney Stones?
Understanding Kidney Stones Kidney stones are mineral and salt-based hard lumps that are present in one or both kidneys with different sizes and shapes. You may have them if you have intense pain in your back, side, or beneath your ribcage or you are experiencing frequent urination and wondering how to stop frequent urination. You…
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What is Insomnia? How to identify Insomnia and ways to cure it?
What is Insomnia? Did you know that about 30 percent of adults have insomnia symptoms? Insomnia is a common sleep complaint that occurs when you have a hard time initiating sleep, struggle to maintain sleep, and wake up frequently during the night. During this condition, you tend to wake up too early and cannot go…
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Karela (Bitter Gourd): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More
What is a Karela? Karela, also known as bitter gourd or bitter melon, is a unique vegetable which is elongated, bumpy, and oblong in shape, resembling a small cucumber with rough, green skin. It contains soft, pale-green flesh with small, flat seeds clustered in the centre. While the entire karela plant is edible, including its…
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Kodo Millets: Uses, Benefits, Potential Side Effects, and More
What is a Kodo Millets? Kodo millet, scientifically termed Paspalum scrobiculatum, is a small, gluten-free grain that has been cultivated for centuries. These millets belong to the Poaceae family and are primarily grown in parts of India, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Kodo Millets are characterised by their resilience in diverse climates and are well-adapted to…
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