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Natural home remedies to prepone menstruation

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Irregular periods are medically known as oligomenorrhea, which is considered to be quite a common problem in women. Caused by various factors like weight loss, medical condition and lifestyle, this common problem has the ability to result in unwarranted stress and tension which lead us to look around for solutions that are safe and natural. And guess what, we found them in the nature’s basket. From the beneficial parsley to the healing vitamin C-rich fruits, nature has provided us a basket-full of home remedies to treat irregular and late monthly…

Diabetes control poor in 20% of patients: Survey

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Less than 20% of diabetes patients in India are able to maintain a desired blood sugar profile, cholesterol and blood pressure, despite availability of medicines for all three disorders, findings of a comprehensive scientific study evaluating diabetes management shows. Highlighting the need for improvement in care delivery at clinical level, the study pegs India’s diabetes population at 70 million -the second highest worldwide after China. Globally, 415 million people are suffering from diabetes, of which 75% are living in low and middle income countries The trials, led by researchers from…

Time for fat tax in Kolkata?

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Debjani Bhaumik of Behala is a self-confessed pizza-addict and she loves to punctuate her pizza meals with trips to a burger joint on Park Street. Despite being overweight, the homemaker has refused to go slow on her fast-food consumption. The imposition of a ‘fat-tax’ on fast-food by the Kerala government has set her thinking. Even though she isn’t planning to give up, Debjani has decided to cut down on her consumption to reduce the pocket pinch, in case the tax travels to Kolkata. “The tax is a steep one and…

These ten foods are natural germicides

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Greek scientist Hippocrates famously said “Let food be thy medicine.” While modern medicine pays less importance to food as a means of cure, Ayurveda and Homeopathy attach utmost significance to diet which is seen as a supplement to the medicines prescribed. For example, a number of Ayurvedic medicines are recommended to be taken along with honey or cow’s ghee and quite a number of foods like coffee and meat are banned when on homeopathic medication. We are what we eat and if we make a lot of diet mistakes, it…

9 Symptoms of Low Blood Sugar You Need to Pay Attention to

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Low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia, can be quite a dangerous condition. It is common among people who have diabetes and can occur even if you are managing it well. Hypoglycemia happens when the amount of blood glucose (the sugar in your blood) drops to a very low level, affecting your body’s normal functioning. This is often defined as a blood-sugar level below 70 mg/dl. A 2015 study published in the Journal Plos One shows that hypoglycemia is more common in people with type 2 diabetes or those who…

Home Remedies for Ear Pain: 5 Things That Bring Relief

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Ear pain can be sharp and piercing. There are many possible cause of ear pain. Cavities, sinus infections, earwax and tonsillitis are some common ones. The most common ear infection is acute otitis media or a middle ear infection. In this case, your middle ear may be swollen or inflamed due to the infection and the pain is caused by the fluid being trapped behind the eardrum. Ear pain may be accompanied by other symptoms like fever, slight hearing loss or flu.Ear infections are quite common amongst children. The American…