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Turmeric benefits: uses of spice and its health benefits
Turmeric is a tall plant that can be found throughout Asia specifically in southern India and Indonesia and some parts of Central America. Other names for this spice include Indian saffron and gold spice. There are thousands of years of history behind its use in India as both a spice and a medicinal herb. It…
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Intermittent Claudication: Causes, Symptoms and treatments
What is meant by Intermittent claudication? Intermittent claudication is a type of irritation one experiences in their limbs, mainly in the calves and rarely in the thighs or buttocks. It is called intermittent claudication due to the irregular nature of claudication pain. In this condition, one experiences discomfort after a short amount of exercise or…
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Hyperthyroidism Diet: Foods to Avoid and Eat
Hyperthyroidism: An Overview Hyperthyroidism is a thyroid gland disorder which produces excess thyroid hormone. This disorder is sometimes referred to as an overactive thyroid. Graves’ disease, an autoimmune illness, is the most prevalent cause of hyperthyroidism. The thyroid gland at the front of the neck produces thyroid hormones known as T3 and T4. It has…
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6 Effective Exercises for Shoulder Pain Relief and Natural Remedies
Exercise is defined as any physiological action that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness.It is done for a variety of reasons, including helping with growth and strength, preventing ageing, developing muscles and the cardiovascular system, sharpening sports skills, losing or maintaining weight, promoting health, or simply for enjoyment.Many people prefer to…
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8 Side Effects of Over Consuming Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) has been used for decades in flavorings, food dressings, and preservatives, and is considered a home remedy for many health issues. According to a recent review, apple cider vinegar has components that may help manage various disorders and diseases like obesity, heart disease, cancer, and bacterial infections. Its consumption may also…
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Breast cancer diet: Foods to eat and avoid
Breast cancer develops when cells in your breast multiply and divide uncontrollably, resulting in a mass of tissue known as a tumour. Breast cancer is more likely to develop as you get older and gain weight. Feeling a lump in your breast, seeing changes in the skin on your breasts, and experiencing a change in…
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Coconut milk: Use, nutrition and health benefits
Coconuts belong to the palm family (Arecaceae). Many people think coconuts are nuts, however, they are drupes with one seed. They are grown in abundance in various parts of Asia. This tree is known as kalpa vriksha, or ‘tree that offers all that is necessary for life,’ in Sanskrit because practically all of its components…
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Home remedies for ear fungal infection
Concerning Ear Fungal Infection The presence and prevalence of fungal ear infections Fungal ear infections affect all three parts of the outer ear. The ear canal, connecting the outer ear to the eardrum, may also be affected during fungal ear infections. Otomycosis is the most common kind of fungal infection affecting the ear. Otomycosis can…
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Sexually transmitted diseases (STD) prevention
Each year, approximately 6% of India’s adult population is diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and reproductive tract infections (RTIs). With a population as large as India’s, a 6% infection rate translates to more than 30 million sick persons. sexually transmitted diseases (STD) prevention now needs to be focused more. Before we start with the…
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Foods To Eat During Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment in which one or more medications are used to fight cancer cells in the body. The best or easy method could be adapting to a diet during Chemotherapy. Its symptoms, which include dry mouth, a change in taste, nausea, and weariness, can make eating a chore. However, it’s…
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