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8 Health Benefits of Nettle Tea: Flush Out Toxins With This Detox Drink

February 3, 2017 Srijita8, Benefits, Detox, Drink, Flush, Health, Nettle, of, Out, Tea, This, toxins, With

The world of herbal teas is gigantic – you can mix a range of herbs and flowers together to brew soul-soothing teas at home. Kashmiri Kahwa is a quintessential example of merging the goodness of herbs, nuts, and spices in a way that is not just palatable but also provides many health benefits. One of the recent additions to the club of herbal teas is nettle tea, derived from stinging nettle leaves. Interestingly, the leaves in their natural form can cause much pain to the person who grabs or holds…

Having Sleepless Nights? You May Be at Risk of Asthma

February 2, 2017 Srijitaasthma, at, be, Having, May, Night's, of, Risk, Sleepless, You

Don’t be all wish for a good night’s sleep to take away the tiredness? We wish it even while working, commuting, being stuck on deadlines, etc. Good sleep doesn’t come easy for all. In this competitive world, stress is everywhere; right from home, to the office and even on weekends. Continuous stress and mental burden from work and society leads to poor sleeping habits, often referred to as Insomnia. If you are an insomniac, having poor sleep quality or facing difficulties in maintaining good sleep, we suggest you take some…

Brain Scans Can Predict a Baby’s Future Risk of Anxiety and Depression

February 2, 2017 Srijitaa, and, Anxiety, Baby's, Brain, Can, Depression, Future, of, Predict, Risk, Scans

Not too long ago mental diseases were not really spoken about openly. If anyone was undergoing any treatment, it was all hushed about and done behind closed doors. Now, with more and more people and celebrities voicing their opinions and sharing their experiences on social platforms, those affected are learning to open up rather than ignoring the issue at hand and suffering alone. The kind of lifestyles we lead today, stress is almost inevitable. And stress is what gives rise to many other health issues, as we start ignoring our…

Experts shed myths of ‘Harlequin Ichthyosis’- a rare skin disorder

January 31, 2017 Srijita'Harlequin, a, disorder, Experts, Ichthyosis', myths, of, rare, shed, skin

Bursting the myth of a rare genetic disease, which causes thickening of the skin, experts say that by rigorously following all the precautions and treatment, the newborns can lead a normal life. Harlequin Ichthyosis- is a very rare type of severe, inherited, genetic skin disorder and is characterised by thick white plates of skin with deep cracks, which are vulnerable to bacteria and other contaminants, putting the person at the risk of fatal infection. “The main cause of this rare genetic disorder is the mutation in a gene — the…

Protein can cut progression of both inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer: Study

January 31, 2017 Srijitaand, Both, Bowel, Can, Cancer, colon, Cut, Disease, Inflammatory, of, progression, Protein:, Study

A new study finds that altering the shape of a protein can significantly reduce the progression of inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer. According to researchers, modifying the shape of IRAK-M, a protein that controls inflammation, can significantly reduce the clinical progression of both diseases in pre-clinical animal models. The findings appeared in the eBioMedicine journal. “When we tested mice with the altered IRAK-M protein, they had less inflammation overall and remarkably less cancer,” said Coy Allen from the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. The next step, he said, will…

7 Signs and Symptoms of Vitamin D Deficiency People Often Ignore

January 31, 2017 Srijita7, and, D, Deficiency, ignore, of, Often, People, signs, symptoms:, Vitamin

Once considered an ageing problem, vitamin deficiencies have now become very common amongst all ages – especially teenagers and adolescents. It is during the growing years that one needs an extra dose of healthy vitamins and nutrients but instead of loading up on a balanced diet most people seem to be depending on supplements to meet various vitamin deficiencies that perhaps their diet cannot fulfil. Our sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits and need for convenience are all to blame. Vitamin D is one such essential nutrient that helps your bones…