A painful condition that involves the inflammation of joints and causes them to become red and swollen is called gout. Genetics and lifestyle play a major role in increasing the risk of gout. Diet is an important modifiable factor and the best foods to... -

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  Detoxification with lemon  has gained popularity among the youth after several Hollywood celebrities (including Beyonce) lost more than 12 pounds in just a couple of weeks following lemon detox diet. So, if you want to follow your... -

  Symptoms of gluten sensitivity are caused by gluten intolerance , a condition  usually seen in children. Gluten sensitivity symptoms, or GS are a collection of symptoms of reactions that occur on... -

  If you are addicted to energy drinks,  then you should know about the long term effects of energy drinks . For all the energy they promise to give you, energy drinks are not without any side effects. Energy drinks are... -

  Many people experience nausea after eating sweets.  If you want to know about what causes nausea after eating sweets, read on.   Eating sweets can lead to nausea for several reasons. Eating them on an... -

Saturated fat is probably the worst offender of the three bad fats in  terms of raising LDL levels and promoting inflammation because  Americans eat so much of it. We eat  it in steaks, in butter, in ice cream, in milk, in cream cheese, in bacon, and in... -

There are many dangers of eating raw kidney beans. Before we explain why eating kidney beans raw is not good, let’s see what kidney beans are. Red kidney beans are a common legume, which is an excellent dietary selection since they contain zero cholesterol.... -

Gout is a type of arthritis that is common in middle-aged men. Gout is caused due to presence of uric acid in excess in the blood and can be kept at bay by avoiding foods that cause gout . Gout flare ups are the cause of painful, red, swollen joints... -

What is a galactagogue ? Some mothers may not have enough breast milk to feed their babies, under such circumstances they tend to rely on some external supplements to increase their milk supply, these external agents are called galactagogues.   ... -

  The U.S. is battling against increased obesity costs , which is causing a loss in productivity and medical care. A new study found in the U.S. the total money lost due to obesity was about $270 billion each year. Obesity and overweight are proving to... -

Lets talk about how does caffeine affect you .   Caffeine, a naturally occurring plant-based substance, is a central nervous system stimulant that has a number of effects on the brain. Let us read further to know how does caffeine affect you... -

  Changing lifestyles and diet are the primary cause of increase in diabetes the world over. A significant rise in type-2 diabetes with the highest prevalence among Asians, is the latest findings . Diabetes-the new pandemic in Asia , screams the... -

  As most of us know Colon cleanse is helpful to take out the toxins from wall of colon and boost energy levels. But are you aware about the colons cleanse side effects .  Colon cleanse can create negative influence in your body, so before... -

  Are you planning to have a gastric bypass surgery and doubt if the  gastric by pass works .  Here is some information for you to consider the surgery.  This surgery will help you to loss weight very quickly, you can lose one third of your... -

We all are aware of many obesity related health disorders; diabetes being one of the most important among them. Long before, obesity was blamed for type 2 diabetes. But scientists in their research studies have also linked obesity with type 1 diabetes.... -

  The moment I hear the word surgery, and that too Gastric Sleeve Surgery, there is an instant stinging pain in my stomach just thinking about the Gastric Sleeve Surgery complications. Just the thought of a method of weight loss where a part of... -

  Gastric banding surgery  or lap banding surgery is a popular weight loss surgery; however, people who opt for it are rarely aware of the various gastric banding complications involved. Though, this is basically performed to avoid... -

The various complications of gastric bypass surgery tell a story of people opting for surgical intervention in order to get rid of their excess flab. However, the procedures are not totally danger free and cannot be looked upon as a panacea for one and all.... -

 Though the word 'gastric bypass' is self-explanatory it might be interesting to know how gastric bypass works . It is estimated that over 200,000 gastric bypass surgeries were performed since 2008. The first laparoscopic Gastric bypass ,... -

Food-related illnesses are caused by eating foods that harbour harmful bacteria, parasites, viruses and toxins produced by them. It can cause illness or make you bed-ridden for weeks, months and in some cases even years. Although food-borne illness only has... -

Knowing what to do in case of food poisoning , can prevent one from getting hospitalized and control the health disorder at home with ease. Food poisoning may not be fatal but it could be very painful so knowing about the things to do in food processing... -

Whenever we talk about McDonald, all that we think about are the fast foods – burgers, French fries, wraps, etc. But it’s time for an image change, for McDonald has come up with its new nutritious oatmeal. So how nutritious is McDonald’s new oatmeal ... -

At times, we tend to take food safety norms for granted. We tend to overlook and ignore the basic food safety and hygiene guidelines because we do not have the time or are too preoccupied to follow these little tips. This neglect sometimes results in bouts of... -

The readily packed orange juice or other sweetened fruit juice has been a favorite drink to start the day for many people. However, a study conducted by the scientists of the University of British Columbia revealed the fact that sweet drinks can give you... -

The saying 'you are what you eat' is an Ayurvedic Philosophy and is similar to the Chinese Philosophy of Yin and Yang. Ayurveda has classified human beings into three mains types Vata-Pitta-Kapha to advise people how to live healthy... -

Did you know that saturated fat consumption can damage your sperms ? Sperms affected by excessive saturated fats - is one of the major causes of infertility in males. Saturated fats damage sperms and reduce its count in men. Processed foods, meat,... -

Barbecuing is probably the oldest method of cooking food, and has been practiced for thousands of years by man.  However, recent studies have found substantial health risks associated with barbecuing food.  -

If you think that your friend is becoming a bag of bones or if you notice that she or he is puking whatever food consumed the minute they are out of sight, then you don’t have a minute more to waste as your friend is definitely building her way to a health... -

How would someone survive if they were afraid of food itself?!! Amazed yet this fear of food is a reality for many and is called cibophobia (Sitophobia, Sitiophobia). I couldn’t wait to know more about "cibophobia- Fear of food” and it is... -

In today’s world, almost everyone is aware of the term – alternative medicine. Before you start to learn everything about alternative medicine , you must know that it is a kind of treatment, which does not use synthetic drugs.   So,... -

If you are living with someone suffering from bulimia or know anyone fighting the disorder you will surely understand how scary it can be. Bulimia is one type of eating disorder which is characterized by binge eating ( too much eating). This follows some... -

Salt is one of the most common ingredients used in almost all cuisines. The food stands incomplete if it lacks proper amount of salt. But, a recent study stated that excess sodium can host various health problems . Adding too much salt to the diet can even... -

As we set to explore the aspects of whether “can beans affect gout?”; a briefing of what gout is, will throw light about the subject under discussion. Gout is a condition/ailment, which is similar to arthritis causing severe pain in the joint-regions. The... -

Lipophobia, an insane fear of fat in edibles, is a psychological disease that is catching on the present society, especially the size-zero fanatics. After anorexia nervosa (an insane tendency to starve) and Orthorexia( insane desire to eat only healthy... -

Over the past few years, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of people using computers , and that too for long hours. This has resulted in a substantial increase in computer-related health problems like neck strains , carpal... -

Mouth ulcer is a very common yet painful condition leading to an open sore inside the oral cavity . Most of the people in the world at least once suffer from this mouth ulcer in their lifetime. It cannot be transmitted from one person to another.... -

Cancer itself is a deadly disease and the pain caused due to it is a horrible factor added to this not so much curable disease. But why pain is a prominent factor in cancer patients? In my family, a very close relative of mine is suffering from this... -

We all grow up hearing this phrase “ early to bed and early to rise ”. When this phrase came into existence, it was not mentioned to have a good sleep. That might be because people did not have as much stress as nowadays. But now the scenario is... -

Raw green food and diet has long been claimed by many as the cure to man’s many health problems. Here at last is a remarkable proof of the miracles it can do for your body provided you have the discipline to stick to it and at the same time enjoy it as an... -

The Raw Foodism life style certainly worked wonders for Angela Stokes. The under active thyroid gland was one of the culprits of her condition, which seemed different from the usual obesity disorders many others are victims of. Raw Foodism worked... -

Have you ever got any headache? Most likely your answer would be yes. Do you know why? Actually there can be many root causes for that. Do you know that even hot air, high temprature or low air pressure can also cause headache? A study on around 7000... -

All over the world, we are listening that alcohol consumption is bad for health. But, a review of 44 studies published since the 1990s, in which more than half were confirming that moderate drinkers of wine, beer and liquor had lower dementia risks than... -

Sometimes back I read an article on Food Intolerance about which most of us are ingorant to. So, I thought to share it with you guys.   Food intolerance is a particular type of food allergy. It cannot be detected in the initial stage coz; the body... -

  My nurse friend sent this and encouraged me to post it and spread the word. I agree. If everyone can remember something this simple, we could save some folks. Seriously.. Please read: STROKE IDENTIFICATION: ... -

Happy Monday! Talk about unexpected. I woke up this morning feeling extra spunky — and that was even before my first cup of coffee. It’s standard operating procedure for me to wake up on Mondays feeling grouchy, so to celebrate this minor miracle I... -

Ten million Americans and people all over the world over the age of 50 have osteoporosis, a disease characterized by porous, frail bones and increased risk of fractures. While there are some risk factors for osteoporosis that you just can’t control, the... -

How to get rid of liver spots If you have liver spots, it is up to you to get rid of them. May be you took too much sun, without using the proper precautions like sunscreen, gradual exposure, etc. If you continue ... -

4. How to avoid cancer caused by smoking If you smoke, you can greatly reduce the risk of contracting cancer by drinking carrot juice. This according to the German Doctor Hans Nieper, founder of Eumatabolic Medicine, a new... -

  I find this quite interesting indeed, but diet obviously is an issue for the thousands of over weight Americans, and lack of exercise so no one can just point the finger for being over weight at hormones. ... -

LOS ANGELES, California (Reuters) -- A U.S. sheriff opened an investigation Wednesday into the death of a 28-year-old woman who died after taking part in a California radio contest in which contestants had to drink as much water as possible. ... -

  Diabetes is a chronic illness and needs to be continuously managed. However, it does not mean that diabetics cannot travel or will have any problems while on a trip. There are only some tips that the patient needs to keep in mind to have a... -

What is food poisoning? Food poisoning refers to poisoning that occurs due to eating foods contaminated with toxins or poisonous substances secreted by some bacteria. Food poisoning is more common in areas with poor sanitation or living conditions (often... -

Combining resistance training, such as weight lifting, with aerobic workouts is beneficial for long-term control of blood sugar. Researchers from the Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand found that the effects of exercise on blood sugar were small... -

Depression a common mental illness which is estimated to affect up to one in five Britons at some point in their lifetime and to cost the UK about £8bn a year in medication, benefits and lost working days. It can strike at any age and the feelings of... -

Some interesting, but lesser known facts about Diabetes. Did you know that… Insulin, was discovered by Dr. Frederick Banting and Dr. Charles Best in 1921 at the University of Toronto. In 1924, a 14 year old boy Leonard Thompson was the first human with... -

Children with recurrent abdominal pain often have anxiety and depression. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, in Pennsylvania, examined 42 children between 8 and 15 years old who were seen in primary care practice because of chronic... -

Facts are * 3.6 crore diabetic patients in India * Inherently Indians are prone to diabites * India is number one in sweet food in the world * Fast food market is rapidly growing in India ARE YOU IN DANGER......... Don't Worry-----> Reply these... -