Gonorrhea is said to be a sexually transmitted disease which can actually cause for a loss of fertility. When this condition affects women, it is known to cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which is known to increase the chances of her having an ectopic pregnancy. Women suffering from a gonorrhea infection might be at the risk of having a premature delivery and in many cases, the child is stillborn. It is important that you learn the truths about this condition and how to diagnose and treat it. How does this condition get transmitted from one person to another? In most cases, this condition, which is also known as the clap, is caused by bacteria called the Neisseria gonorrhea. These bacteria are known to inhabit moist areas of the body, which will include the throat, rectum, eyes, vagina  [...] 

Researchers themselves claim that they have only recently, probably, begun to fully understand the complexity of a number of diseases that affect and cause trouble for the digestive systems.  According to folklore, and the old wives’ tales, there were a number of digestive diseases that were said to be brought about by the wrath of God. But now, finally, there is up-to-date information that is available about these conditions. There will, however, be misunderstandings that exist. Some folklore may seem relatively harmless, while others might even come across as being dangerous if the person actually keeps away from taking medication for it or treating it. Here, we will bust some myths about the kind of digestive disorders that we’ve dealt with over the years. Myth # 1 – Spicy foods are  [...] 

There are a number of imbalances that our bodies suffer from time to time. As a result of these, we end up experiencing mood swings, a sudden disinterest in work, or plain cases of fatigue. All of these end up having a draining effect on us by making us mentally or physically weak. According to the Indian Vedas, there is a spinning wheel inside our bodies which is responsible for all these resulting and impending imbalances. This wheel can be balanced for us to reap a healthier and more fruitful life. About our body: Our body consists of around 7 centers of energy. These are responsible for transmitting energy. Each and every energy center is situated at what is a major endocrine gland; which is called the ‘plexus’. Each chakra is then associated with a different body part. The Sanskrit  [...] 

The next time you’re at the park, taking that walk, don’t let the runners sneer at you. My only guess is that they haven’t read about the latest study conducted by the Washington University School of Medicine, which has been reported by NaturalSPORT. According to the study, if you are walking at the speed of 4.5 mph or faster; you would end up expending energy which is higher than running at around the same speed. Great news isn’t it! If you walk faster over the same distance, you will end up spending more calories than you will if you walk slower over the same distance. The results indicate that if a person increases his/her speed of walking, it would end up helping him/her in spending around 33% more calories. Walking Correct – Very funnily, people associate injuries only with those  [...] 

There is a term doing the rounds these days and seems to have caught the fancy of many a fitness enthusiasts. If you are from the ranks of people who do not fancy going to a gym to workout regardless of the kind of music they play, then maybe this is the choice for you. It is called ‘Dancercise’. It can alternatively be spelt as ‘DANCERSIZE’. Dance your way to health, because unlike other workouts, this one focuses on your entire body. It helps you in strengthening, toning and improving your flexibility and overall posture. It also ends up doubling up as a superb cardiovascular workout. Let’s look at how Ballet and Tap Dancing can help you achieve this fun workout. Ballet Gone are the days when ballet was relegated to just being for little girls in pink tutus. It’s so much more  [...] 

Mad cow disease happens to keep popping up in news every now and then, but people hardly know enough about this condition. What is the mad cow disease? It is, by nature, an incurable disease that is known to affect the brain. It is generally known to affect cattle and in some rare cases, other animals like sheep and goats. The medical term for this condition is bovine spongiform encephalopathy or BSE as it is called. The name mad cow disease was derived from the fact that it ends up affecting the nervous system of the cow; and thus, the cow begins to act strangely and it ends up losing control of its ability to function normally. In some cases, the animal might not even be able to walk anymore. How does it affect humans? A lot of us may have wondered how the mad cow disease, something that  [...] 

Do you find yourself looking in the mirror and not liking what you see? This happens with a lot of us. It isn’t like we dislike the features of our face. It isn’t like we have an issue with that nose (Trust me, some of us don’t!) But then again, it’s the existence of those numerous blackheads that can get onto our nerves sometimes. What Causes Blackheads? They are most often caused due to a build up of skin cells that are dead. These dead skin cells have an impairing effect on the oil flow out of the pores. The oil may then get clogged in the pores; and this could result in blackheads or ‘comedones’ as they are called. What Areas Of The Skin Are Prone To Blackheads? The most commonly affected areas are the nose, chin and the forehead. Ways Of Treating Blackheads  [...] 

Swelling of gums usually occurs due to lack in oral and dental hygiene. You cannot categorize swelling of gums as disease, but yes, it is a symptom for any other underlying ailment. This symptom can arise due to many reasons. The causes for swelling of gums are as follows: Infection of gums or the oral cavity Allergies Lack of proper nourishment Gingivitis Pyorrhea or periodontitis Leukemia Monilia When the gums get swollen, they show various abnormalities such as: Reddening of gums Yellowish patches of pus are seen in them Raised gums Severe pain in gums Shaky teeth and loosening of tooth Increase in the inter-spaces between teeth In certain severe condition, the gum may start bleeding This symptom can be cured with various medicated drugs. Well, these medicated drugs leave harsh impact  [...] 

Colon cancer is also known as colorectal cancer. In this kind of cancer, cells lead to cancerous growth in the rectum, appendix, and colon area. Approximately 655,000 deaths is recorded world wide per year. According to health survey, it is the fifth most common form of cancer in the United States of America. Colorectal cancer usually occurs from adenomatous polyps in the colon area. This tissue grows in mushroom shape that is usually benign in nature. Later on, it develops into cancer. Focalized colon cancer is generally, diagnosed through colonoscopy. In the United States of America, colon cancer is the second leading cause of death. Invasive cancers are restricted within the walls of colon. If this kind of cancer diagnosed in the first and second stage, it can be cured with surgery. Nevertheless,  [...] 

Many times, we end up shopping things that are harmful to health or may react adversely on the health. Due to hectic lifestyles, women generally purchase easy made recipes. These recipes might be time saving, but they are not at all good for health. In addition, we end up spending lot of money. You should spend money smartly. Here is the list of foods, which should be excluded from shopping list. Many health nutritionists also recommend avoiding such processed or instantly made food products. Gourmet frozen veggies: You can buy a packet of peas mixed with herbed butter sauce for some pennies. Nevertheless, the preservative added to this packet does no good to your health. Instead, you can prepare this recipe at home and enjoy more healthily. Vegetables prepared at home are loaded with nutrition.  [...]