Sinusitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the nasal sinuses-the hollow cavities found within the cheek bones and near the eyes. The inflammation is usually triggered by inadequate draining due to allergies, infections or structural problems of the nose such as narrow drainage passages or a deviated septum. Sinuses help warm, moisten and filter [...]
Hairs are an integral part of the vanity in men and women. Hair gives frame to face,complements your life- style and accentautes fassion-apeal.Almost all people at one stage of life suffer from some hair problems like graying of hair,hair-fall,dandruff and baldness.Heridity determines characteristics of colour,thick or thin,straight or curly,Premature greying and baldness is most of [...]
What is Pancreatitis? Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the Pancreas. The pancreas is a large gland behind the stomach . It secretes insulin, which is of fundamental importance in the handling of glucose. If the pancreas is not functioning properly diabetes may develop. Another function of the pancreas is to secrete digestive enzymes into the [...]
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack [...]
Image via Wikipedia There are over 250 species of Aloes in the world, mostly native to Africa. They range in size from little one inch miniatures to massive plant colonies consisting of hundreds of 2 foot diameter plants. Although most Aloes have some medicinal or commercial value, the most commonly known is the Aloe barbadensis… [...]
Family Name: Lamiaceae Botanical Name(s): Mentha Arvensis / Pipertia Popular Name(s): Field Mint, Corn Mint, Japanese Mint and Podina Parts Used: Whole Plant, Oil Habitat: Found through out India and is grown all over the world. Description: It is an herbaceous perennial plant growing up to 10-60 cm. The leaves are in opposite pairs, simple, [...]
Sore throat refers to the inflammation of the pharynx or back of the throat. It occurs frequently when a person has a cold or an attack of influenza. Sore throat may also involve the tonsils and adenoids. What causes a sore throat? A sore throat can have many causes. Some of these are listed below: [...]
The term coronary heart disease covers a group of clinical syndromes arising particularly from failure of the coronary arteries to supply sufficient blood to the heart. They include angina pectoris, coronary thrombosis or heart attack, and sudden death without infarction. Symptoms: 1.Shortness of breath :A common symptom of heart disease is shortness of breath, which [...]
Botanical Name:Curcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae) Syn : Curcuma domestica Val. English name: Turmeric. Sanskrit name: Haridra. Vernacular names: Asm : Holodhi; Ben: Halud; Guj : Halada; Hin : Haldi; Kan : Arisina; Kon : Holldi, Ghor hollad; Mal: Manjella-kua; Mar: Halede; Mun : Hatu sasang, Sasang; Orn: Balka; Ori : Haladi; Sad: Haldi; San: Oerel [...]
Flue is a viral fever.Symptoms of flu includes: fever (usually high), headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are more common among children than adults.Symptoms usually start four days after becoming infected with the virus. There are three types of influenza, [...]
