Ear infections are most often caused by middle ear bacteria and viruses. Common symptoms include earache, diarrhea, headache, twitching in the ear, poor sound response, fluid leakage in the ear, vomiting, sleeping problems, high fever, etc. Children suffer more from ear infections than adults do. Our ear comprises three parts: outer, middle, and inner, and each part plays an important role in the hearing process. The outer ear is like a vine. It catches the waves of the moving vibration. Pinna is the part of the ear that allows the sound waves to reach the ear duct. The sound waves then enter…
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We’ve all learned that the human body is mainly made up of water and that we need to drink a certain amount of water to survive. Your muscles and kidneys are 73 percent water; your blood is 83 percent water; your lungs are 90 percent water and your brain contains 76% water. We lose water as we breathe, and every day by urine and sweat, so replenishment is essential. Many of us have been told to drink about 6-8 glasses of water a day, but when I ask patients about their consumption of water, I’m told that 2 cups are…
Think of vitamins and minerals as an army that can battle age-related illnesses. And the best way to build up this army is by eating a balanced, well-rounded diet, says Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, manager of wellness nutrition services at the Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute. Although it’s always important to eat healthily, it’s particularly important around the age of 40, because that’s when the rules begin to shift, she says. Your body probably doesn’t work the same way at 40-plus as it did at 20, “she says. Muscle mass is beginning to deteriorate, we are becoming more likely to lose…
Acidity in the body is caused by the buildup of excess acid. Every organ in the body is affected by acidity levels. Our lungs, bones, brains, hearts, liver, kidneys, stomach, intestines, and skin. Hence if your body is too acidic, you won’t feel that great. When our bodies go into a state of acidosis, it becomes the best breeding ground where illness and disease can easily manifest themselves. A body that retains its alkaline setting would have less chronic inflammation, one of the top causes of almost any illness. After a lifetime of eating the Basic American Diet Plan (SAD),…
Is all sex positions produce the same result? It could be when it comes to having a baby. Some of the sex position and after intercourse tips can help you to get pregnant. Believe it or not, researchers also lack definitive proof on the best ways to get pregnant. There isn’t a ton of research on the sexual position and its efficacy conception. Doctors realize that this is more of a logistical concern than anything else. It is very difficult to study particular sexual roles that might increase fertility. This is partly because there are a variety of other variables…
Research has shown that eating an unhealthy diet and becoming physically inactive could increase your risk of developing cancer. The World Cancer Research Fund reports that almost 20 percent of all cancer cases are associated with inadequate diet, physical inactivity, weight gain, and excess alcohol intake. Yet, like many other illnesses, cancer is also a preventable disease. So, you will reduce the risk of cancer substantially by: Consuming Balanced Diet Eating Organic Fruit and Veggies Quit Smoking Regular Physical Activity Maintaining Healthy Body Weight 8 Carcinogenic Food Items Present in our Diet We consume varieties of food items during the entire span…
We often have various questions about wet hair and its implication on body and hair health. Is it a bad thing to sleep with wet hair? Our mothers have always told us that it’s not safe to go to bed with wet or damp hair because we might catch a cold or pneumonia. Was that true? The truth is, in fact, not; going to sleep right after taking a bath and not drying your hair properly might prove to be a bad decision anyway. Why? That’s the answer that we want to give you today. Next, we need to remember…
Liver is undoubtedly one of the most involved organs in the body and performs a variety of functions. It’s a central player in our body’s digestive system, because whatever you eat, or drink goes through it. Our liver sits exactly under the lower rib cage on the right side of our body and is around the size of a soccer ball (the size-vary from person to person depending on the type of body). The most significant function of the liver is to cleanse the blood by removing toxic chemicals in the body. It also helps in the formation of bile,…
Dementia is a broad concept that encompasses several problems such as memory loss and other cognitive difficulties that greatly hinder daily life. It can occur in different ways, such as vascular dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and Huntington’s disease. The most prevalent form that happens in between 60-80 percent of cases is Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia is progressive if the cause of the condition can’t be treated. Its most common symptoms include apathy, depression, and difficulty in recalling recent events, conversations, and names. Some of the risk factors which may trigger dementia could be: Head Injury Thyroid Disorders Limited Physical Activity Malnutrition Neurodegenerative medications…
Everyone dreams of a decently leveled and healthy stomach however achieving a flat belly seems to be quite difficult for many individuals. A flat belly can be neither achieved through a controlled diet nor the exercises alone. The perfect balance of food and exercise can help in achieving the desired belly shape while fulfilling the micronutrient requirements. There are different exercises for the abdominals, but the best results are produced by this workout routine. To do the exercises, all you need is about 10 minutes of your day. You will soon notice the effects if the prescribed exercise will be practiced…