Nasal allergy, also known as allergic rhinitis, has been a problem for many people, hampering their smooth day-to-day activities. The running nose along with nasal congestion and constant sneezing can be unbearable, forcing us to take complete rest. This chronic allergic ailment is also associated with itching eyes and headache. (more…)

We often find ourselves at our wits end to deal with some of the awkward situations that our own body lets us into. Be it the incessant hiccups or the unceasing bowl movements – all as if conspire to make our important moments embarrassing. And this can be at your work place or in a social gathering. It seems as though your body is no longer under your control. (more…)

One of the most common chronic illnesses that affects millions of people worldwide is diabetes. This medical condition is usually categorized into Type 1 or Type 2. With Type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin. As for Type 2 diabetes, the body is unable to properly process the insulin it is making. (more…)

Anger can be the reason for many mental health problems. So, it is necessary to be enlightened about them and the associated dangers of suppressed anger along with the various ways to deal with it. (more…)

According to FDA (U.S. Food and Drug administration), to gain FDA approval, a generic drug must: contain the same active ingredients as the brand name drug (inactive ingredients may differ), be identical in potency, dosage form and route of administration; comply with the same batch requirements for identity, potency, purity and quality; be manufactured under the same rigid standards of FDA’s good manufacturing practice regulations mandatory for branded medications. To put it differently, their pharmacological effects are identical to those of their brand name counterparts. (more…)

Dry skin, also known as xerosis, has often been an irritating, nuisance for many. At times, the skin may not only look dull, it may also feel rough and itching, which would make you self-conscious and miserable. Some people also find it difficult to sleep during night due to the constant itchiness. (more…)

Weighing about 3 pounds, the liver is the largest solid organ in our body. The different essential functions it conducts in the body include:

• Creating blood proteins that helps in the transport of oxygen, blood clotting and proper functioning of the immune system.
• It passes on certain nutrients into the blood, while conserving excess nutrients.
• Facilitates the storing of sugar (glucose) by the body as glycogen.
• It secrets bile, which is essential for the digestion of food.
• Frees the body from harmful toxins in the blood like drugs and alcohol.
• It manufactures cholesterol and breaks down saturated fats. (more…)