Sinusitis causes swelling of the tissues lining the sinuses. It often hurts sometimes a lot. It slashes your energy level, causes mental fog, sore throat, meddles with sleep, abates your senses of smell and taste, makes you hoarse and gives you bad breadth.Modern-day pollution has increased the number of people suffering from allergies. As a result, sinusitis is also on the rise. Normally tissues lining the sinuses are filled with air, but w Read more...

High Blood Pressure causes various dreadful diseases like coronary heart disease, kidney disease and stroke. The optimal blood pressure is considered to be 120/80 mm of mercury but it varies to a greater extent, depending on the age of the person and associated diseases such as diabetes or kidney disease.1. Stop SmokingEvade smoking. The nicotine in tobacco will make the arteries weaker and raise blood pressure. Never restart smoking bec Read more...

Even though men are more prone to heart disease, women are anatomically prostrate towards heart health. With narrower blood vessels, we need to take even better care of our hearts. A study by the New England Journal of Medicine in India concludes that the number of coronary diseases in women has increased by 300 percent. There is a lot more that keeps this vital organ agile, active and happy.Here are some steps to keep your heart fit and heal Read more...

Following a proper diet will speed up metabolism.Some useful tips are:Drink eight glasses of water every day. It helps to flush out the toxins.Exercise. It helps take of any aberrations in your calorie intake.Take small frequent meals a day. Three large meals lead to mid-meal deficit which lowers metabolism. Say no to alcohol, white bread and sweets.Fasting and feasting can disrupt the metabolic functioning. If you fast, the b Read more...

How is it diagnosed?Heartburn is the main symptom of acid reflux that causes severe stomach ache. Tests are recommended when the symptoms are severe or if treatment does not cure the acid reflex. Tests may also be advised if you are over age 50, when symptoms first appear.Endoscopy is the common test.When the diagnosis is not definite, a test is take usually to examine the acidity inside the oesophagus.If the symptoms are not usua Read more...

Coconut water is good for reducing acidity.Orange juice mixed with roasted cumin seeds and some rock salt gives immediate relief from acidity.Take a bowl to blend ginger and mint extract in equal proportion. Consume this 2-4 times a day to relieve from acidity.Alternatively, mix ginger essence with equal amount of honey. Take this in less quantity and placed it on the tongue. Two teaspoonful of amla powder [Indian gooseberry] taken o Read more...