Swine flu is a human respiratory infection arising from an influenza strain in pigs. Every year this deadly disease claims millions of lives across the globe. Irrespective of age or gender, swine flu is a disease which weakens the immune system and increases mortality risk in people. The symptoms of this infection are not very different from any other respiratory influenza. They include: FeverHeadacheCoughWeaknessBody acheDifficulty in breathingChillsSore throat Although the […]

Nosebleeds, medically known as epistaxes, are a very common problem. The inner nose is full of tiny blood vessels and is one of the most sensitive parts of the body. When these vessels get disturbed, blood starts flowing from the nostril, or sometimes both nostrils. The bleeding can be light or heavy and can last from a few seconds to more than 10 minutes. At times, symptoms like dizziness, weakness, […]

Hemorrhoids, sometimes called piles, are swollen veins in your anus and rectum. Common symptoms of hemorrhoids can include pain, itching, and rectal bleeding. They can develop inside or outside of the anus and rectum, called internal and external hemorrhoids, respectively. Hemorrhoids are an extremely common problem. An estimated 75 percent of Americans experience them at some point. While they typically go away in a few weeks on their own, they […]

Home Remedies for Mouth Ulcers Mouth ulcers are quite common and irritating. These painful, open sores are white in color, surrounded by an inflamed red border. More often than not, they appear on the inside of the cheeks, lips, under the tongue, and on the floor of the mouth. Interestingly, it has been found that women (more than men), adolescents, and those with a family history of mouth ulcers are […]

The vagina is a complex ecosystem, with the good bacteria constantly locking horns with the bad bacteria – and usually winning. But sometimes, this delicate vaginal balance goes for a toss when the bad bacteria outnumber the good bacteria. The result is bacterial vaginosis. Typically, this condition, which affects many women, causes an abnormal vaginal discharge that may be gray or white in color, and watery and thin. You may […]

If you ever have a conversation with your grand mother, she’ll tell you that back in the day they mostly relied on natural home remedies to treat almost every ailment. A lot may have changed now, but granny’s treasure trove of home remedies is still as effective as it used to be. Time to go back to your roots and rediscover all the gems on your kitchen shelf that have […]

Tapeworm infection can hit you silently without any obvious symptoms right away – until you notice weight loss, experience abdominal pain, or, worse, discover larvae have made their way to your brain or blocked some portion of your intestine. If the idea of strong medication or surgical intervention worries you, it is a good idea to nip the problem in the bud with some simple home remedies. Or better yet, […]

Viral fever is one of the most common seasonal infections that can affect anyone at any age including infants and children. Besides many medicines available in the market, there are also various herbs that are effective to relieve the symptoms associated with a viral fever. Here are some home remedies to treat this seasonal infections:   Coriander tea One should drink coriander tea during viral fever as it acts as […]

Do you often suffer from acidity? Well, everyone must have suffered from it and excess stomach acid can cause uncomfortable symptoms, pain, and even severe health problems. One can opt for natural home remedies to treat acidity, instead of eating medicines. Here are some easy home remedies to get relief from acidity: Cold milk Drinking cold milk helps in getting rid of acidity as the calcium in it prevents acid […]

Dengue fever is one of the worst widespread viruses, affecting millions of people each year. It is also a leading cause of illness and death in the tropics and subtropics. This monsoon season, the mosquito-borne viral infection has claimed six lives in West Bengal, and nearly 120 cases have been reported in the national capital Delhi, as per reports. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that about half of world’s […]