Humans have for long borne the burdens of disease and ill health brought on by the stress and unhealthy lifestyles of modern living. Nature cure or naturopathy is a branch of medicine that seeks to diagnose and treat diseases using natural elements. Nature cure seeks to help the body cure itself with appropriate conditions of rest, nutrition, exercises, and other natural methods. The fundamental belief of nature cure about ailments is that a single cause viz. the buildup of toxins and waste materials... 

What are the sinuses and sinusitis: The human skull has four pairs of hollow cavities called the sinuses or para-nasal sinuses. These air-filled cavities are in the space between the nasal-passage, from the nostrils to the forehead. Tiny sinus openings are found in the nose. The sinuses help the voice to resonate, produce mucus to keep the nasal and upper respiratory passage moist, insulate the skull, and reduce its weight. Sinusitis is an infection of the sinuses resulting in the inflammation of... 

To assess a person’s weight and the health risks that the weight may pose, some key factors are considered. These are the body mass index or BMI, waist circumference, and some factors and conditions in conjunction with obesity that can raise the risks of serious ailments. Body mass index: BMI is a measure that tells you about obesity and excess weight in a person. Though it does not give the exact percentage of body fat, you get a very good estimate of the weight status category the person will... 

A person is said to be anemic, if the red blood cell count in the blood is lower than normal and this measured by a blood test that shows decreased hemoglobin count. Hemoglobin is the carrier of oxygen in the red blood cells and is responsible for the red color of blood. A person can be anemic due to several reasons and here are some of the causes of anemia. Anemia caused by B12 and folate deficiency: The body needs vitamin B12 and folic acid to make red blood cells. If the body does not get enough... 

Smoking is harmful and kills the smoker. Well, it is time to modify that statement and a first-of-its-kind study reveals that passive smoking kills too. The study was part of WHO’s Tobacco-Free Initiative, led by Armando Peruga. The global study concludes that passive smoking claims over 600,000 lives every year and a third of those dead are children, who face passive smoking in their very homes. The study spanned 192 countries and found that passive smoking caused heart disease, lung cancer... 

Exercises are good for everyone and that includes pregnant and expectant mothers. Women who exercise vigorously should however, tone it down because heavy exercise may divert the blood flow from crucial areas, which is undesirable in pregnant women. Women who are expecting a baby should be doing light exercises during the initial weeks of pregnancy, as their bodies are adjusting to so many changes. Doctors recommend light exercises 3 to 4 times a week, unless there is a medical condition, which... 

A new Danish study has revealed that those who have shed pounds can maintain their reduced weight by consuming more of protein rich foods and cut down heavily on refined carbohydrates. According to the researchers, low-glycemic index carbohydrate and high protein diet help maintain body weight. The Atkins Diet was one that advocated the consumption of protein rich foods like lean meats, eggs, and fish and now the Danish study has endorsed the same, but they say that the diet should also include... 

Oral hygiene is important to prevent bad breath and dental diseases and it is an ongoing process. Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly may sound easy but most people do tend to ignore these practices. Good oral hygiene prevents dental plaque, calculus, caries, and gum disease or periodontal diseases all of which indicate the harm that bacteria has caused. The mouth being warm and moist is the perfect breeding place for bacteria and can they easily overwhelm the immune system, which protects... 

Beta-carotene has been known to boost health and now a new study puts the spotlight on alpha-carotene. Researchers have found that high levels of alpha-carotene in the blood, prolongs life. Both alpha and beta carotenes belong to the carotenoid antioxidants family and both help combat oxygen-induced DNA damage. It has been known all along that fruits and vegetables are extremely beneficial for health, lowering risks from cancer and heart diseases, but what remained unclear was which specific element... 

Osteoporosis is a bone condition, wherein bone density reduces rendering the bones weak and fragile. A person suffering from osteoporosis will have abnormally porous bones, like a sponge that can be compressed. Though fractures caused because of osteoporosis can occur in any bone in the body, generally it is seen that the spine, hips, wrists, and ribs are prone to fractures easily. Osteoporotic fractures results in considerable pain, disability, and decreased quality of life. Osteoporosis is a silent...