Archive for October, 2009

Health Benefits of Seaweed

Health Benefits of Seaweed Seaweed is a marine miracle plant that is used for several culinary purposes. It is also found to have many therapeutical uses. Even a little quantity of seaweed if found to...

Symptoms and Causes of Oral Candidiasis

Oral Candidiasis Oral candidiasis is caused by a type of fungi called candida albicans. Oral candidiasis is otherwise called oral thrush. These fungi will affect the lining of the mouth and at times it may...

Causes and Symptoms of Jock Itch

Jock Itch Jock itch is a fungal infection commonly seen in upper thighs and groin. It is also known as tinea cruris.  Jock itch is also known by other names called bag rot, crotch rot,...

Remedies for Jock Itch

Remedies for Jock Itch Jock itch is a fungal infection caused by a group of fungi called dermatophytes. Jock itch is usually seen in groin and it spreads to inner thighs, genitals and pelvic region....

Ganglion Cyst Remedies

Non-cancerous cysts that sometimes occur on the joints and tendons of wrists, hands and feet are known as ganglion cysts. ...

Remedies For Swimmer’s Itch

Swimmer’s itch, also known as cercarial dermatitis, develops from exposure to water inhabited by ducks or snails....

Causes And Symptoms Of Pernicious Anemia

Anemia is a condition characterized by increased level of unhealthy red blood cell. These unhealthy blood cells have poor ability....

Importance Of Thiamine

Thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, is an important member of the vitamin B complex group. This vitamin is needed by the body....

Causes And Remedies Of Freckles

Freckles are the pigment cells on the skin. Usually they are very small, flat and brown or tan colored areas on the skin....

Causes And Symptoms Of Tinea Versicolor

Tinea versicolor is a fungal infection that affects the cutaneous tissues. It is found to affect the people between the age....

Treatment For Bed Bug Bite

Nothing can be as difficult as sleeping on a bed infested with bed bugs. Bed bugs are tiny flightless insects that could grow....

Jock Itch Home Remedies

Jock itch is an itchy rash that occurs in the private parts of your body. It is usually caused by fungal infection....

Health Benefits of Marshmallow

Marshmallow is noted for beautiful violet pink colored flowers that blossom during summer. You will come across marshmallow....

Treatment for Tooth Plaque

Tooth plaque is a film of bacteria that is colorless and sticky. These bacteria get accumulated on the teeth, gums, dentures etc....

Remedies for Dry Eyes

Dry eyes are a condition in which the eyes become dry due to the lack of tears. The tears contains proteins, water, oils, mucus....

Living With Frozen Shoulder

If you are experiencing stiffness and pain in the joint of your shoulder, it is possible that you are suffering from frozen shoulder....

Prevent Hay Fever

Increase in pollen count in the spring, summer and fall increases the risk of hay fever. This is a common form of allergy that affects....

Medicinal Uses Of Butterbur

Butterbur is a perennial herb that can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, North America and Asia. ...

Preventing Cholecystitis With Diet

Inflammation of the wall of the gallbladder is known as cholecystitis. Cholecystitis is usually associated with development....

Treating Illnesses With Black Seed Oil

Black seed is a popular spice used in cuisines of several Asian countries. The oil derived from the seeds is packed....

Remedies For Tennis Elbow

Tennis elbow is characterized by pain, inflammation and soreness of the upper arm near the elbow. Overuse of muscles of the forearm....

Medicinal Uses Of Celery Seeds

For centuries, celery seed is a popular herbal medicine used in Ayurveda. Modern studies have confirmed the benefits of consuming....

Prevention And Remedies For Nasal Polyps

Teardrop shaped growths that occur in the nose are known as nasal polyps. The growths, known as polyps, are inflamed lining....

Bach Flower Remedies – Healing With Flower Essence

Bach flower remedies was developed by Dr Edward Bach, a physician, homeopath, bacteriologists and researcher....

Living With Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis or MS is an autoimmune disease. The immune cells of the body attack the spinal cord and the nerves of the brain....

How To Prevent HPV Infection

It is estimated that nearly half of the sexual active population suffer from HPV infection. HPV is the abbreviation of human papillomavirus....

Causes And Treatment For Infertility

The infertility is referred to a medical condition in which a female fails to achieve state of pregnancy post a year of sexual intercourse....

Bacterial Vaginosis In Women

Bacterial vaginosis is a condition caused by the infection in vagina. This infection in turn is caused by the excessive growth....

Steps To Perfect Skin

Skin is the largest organ that we have in our body and it protects us from the invading microorganisms and maintains our body temperature....

Weight Loss With Hoodia Gordonii

Hoodia gordonii, often simply referred as hoodia, is a succulent plant, which grows primarily in South Africa and Namibia. ...