The month of October is the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. What better time could we have gotten to help you out with your most basic questions about breast cancer – the dreaded enemy!  Breast could affect almost anyone; but there are some women who might be slightly more prone to it. Read on to find out about some factors that might cause women to be slightly more prone to the condition. PCOD or PCOS: PCOD stands for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, while in the case of PCOD, the ‘D’ stands for Disease. These conditions have a lot to do with hormonal imbalances; and so does the condition of breast cancer. This would mean that the incidence of PCOD or PCOS could actually up a woman’s risk of being diagnosed with cancer of this sort. Women suffering from PCOS will have cysts  [...] 

The countdown for the number one germ hotspot continues… 5) Flight Attendant: Threat: Flight attendants are exposed to a number of snifflers and coughers. They end up catching a lot of germs from the passengers and from the surfaces that these passengers touch. Even when that attendant needs a pee break, they’re going to use the same latrine that you’re using. When commercial-jet bathrooms were tested in a recent study, it was found that most of the surfaces were contaminated by E.Coli. Given the fact that they’re exposed to so many germs, it should come as little surprise that they’re on this list. Solution: Pack in a green tea pill. Green tea supplements are said to make people more immune to cold symptoms. 4) Your Bed Threat: Around over 84% of the beds in US are said to be housing  [...] 

When we picture a white fluffy snowflake, wafting down from heaven and landing right on the tip of your tongue, we’re seeing a picture of timeless beauty and purity. But along come the science guys and ruin this one for us. They claim that bacteria called Psueudomonas syringae are said to be lurking in the earthbound crystals of frozen water. Well, with Frosty the Snowman being a target, what chance do we mere earthlings have? Here is a list of other unlikely places that you could find some germs. Germ Hotspot Countdown: 10) The Vacuum Cleaner: Threat: Around 50% of the vacuum brushes are said to be containing fecal bacteria, and of them 13% are said to be E.Coli. Most of them will also pack in mold. Vacuuming could, in certain cases, transfer germs from the contaminated area to the non-contaminated  [...] 

Fibromyalgia is really tough to treat. Medication might help in reducing the muscle pain and the fatigue; but the effect will only be about 30% to 50%.Due to this, patients are known to turn to their diet and lifestyle patterns to find a way out. If you do learn what foods to avoid and what to pile up on, it would be a good place to start at. Fibro patients are often known to have food sensitivities. The sad part, however, is that these might not show up in food allergy tests. In one particular survey, around 42% of the people reported that certain foods played the role of the culprit when it came to worsening the pain and making the stiffness worse. Can Food Affect Pain? Experts are known to believe that oversensitive nerve cells which are located in the brain and the spinal cord are known  [...] 

You feel like you’re hurting all over and feeling constantly exhausted? Even after numerous trips to your doctor, he/she couldn’t pinpoint what was really wrong with you? If this condition sounds familiar to you, then chances are you’re dealing with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is said to be a chronic condition which gets characterized by pain that is widespread and affects your ligaments, tendons and muscles. This is known to cause multiple tender points on your body – spots on your body where the slightest of pressure will also cause for a lot of pain. Fibromyalgia is said to affect about 2% of the total American population and women fall prey to it much more easily than men do. The risk of developing this condition is known to increase with age. Fibromyalgia is known to get triggered  [...] 

In today’s world almost all of us are used to living really hectic lives and our social lives seem to be adding to the all the commotion; and somewhere down the line all of this takes a toll on our overall wellbeing. Well, take a look around, and you’ll notice that almost everyone seems to be tackling some sort of ailment or the other. Read on to find the answers to some of the ailments that are doing the rounds these days and the most common questions that are asked about them, time and again. How should I deal with a migraine? The easiest thing to do would be to keep off the triggers. In this case it would be too much of cheese, alcohol, traveling or even the constant consumption of oral contraceptive pills. Chronic anxiety combined with excessive amounts of exercising could also cause  [...] 

So you’ve been coughing all week and this cough has been haunting you for a good two weeks now. Do you know how to distinguish between a cold and something that could be a little more serious? Read on to learn more about conditions like COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and other culprits for that persistent cough. Allergies and Asthma: People who suffer from allergies could react strongly to the inhalation of dust, pollen or pet dander. They would also suffer a reaction from other sorts of airborne irritants which could be known to trigger allergic reactions like allergic rhinitis, which is a condition that is known to trigger coughing. Asthma, on the other hand, is known to be a chronic disease that affects the lung and in this disease, and makes it prone to swelling and inflammation.  [...] 

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  [...]