Author: Aiman Usman

Are you afraid of natural childbirth? Or you have heard a birth story that is like a nightmare for you? Although there are so many smooth birth stories out there, the horrible ones are more common to catch. Nonetheless, childbirth is as natural as having a fear of delivering a child naturally. So before going through this phase of life, educate yourself about the choices for childbirth plans. What is Epidural? Epidural is like a way of providing redemption from pain during childbirth. It is predominantly a nerve blocker that is administered through a catheter having a large needle that…

We all are well familiar with the term cancer. It has still no cure rather it’s a manageable ailment. The prevention of cancer is not an easy option because most of the cancers are due to the defected inherited genetic makeup. If we talk about the prevalence of cancer in Pakistan, the data available is still very less. To date, Pakistan does not have a national cancer registry. That’s why the exact prevalence of the different types of cancers is still not clear. Pakistan Health Research Council (PHRC) is receiving data from 8 hospitals in the country since May 2015.…

Have you ever scared of something that haunts you since your childhood? Something so traumatic that is still a fear in your mind? Or look around and observe, is any child going through any difficulties? Do you think these difficulties and tragedies can lead to mental disorders in his/her adulthood? Come and let’s find the answer according to the experts…! According to the National Institute of Mental Health, childhood trauma is defined as: “The experience of an event by a child that is emotionally painful or distressful, which often results in lasting mental and physical effects.” As we grow from…

The word Chiropractic literally means done by hands. It is a health care profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health. The main chiropractic technique involves manual therapy especially spinal manipulation therapy (SMT), manipulations of other joints and soft tissues. Basically, the foundation of chiropractic treatment is pseudo-scientific that are not based on sound science. Therapeutic spinal manipulation has existed for at least 2500 years and chiropractic care as we know today started over a hundred years ago. In the 1890s this technique becomes famous…

Migraine is a type of a headache in which severe throbbing pain with pulsating sensation affects the one half of the head. It is often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light, sound, and smell. Migraine attacks can last for hours to days. It may start in your childhood or may not occur until early adulthood. The most important risk factor of migraine is a family history. Types of Migraine There are basically two types of migraine Migraine with aura Migraine without aura What is Aura? Aura is a stage when you may have problems with your vision,…

A glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the eye’s optic nerve and leads to blindness if left untreated. The optic nerve is a bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers that connect the retina (a light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye) to the brain. A healthy optic nerve is necessary for good vision. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the world and is listed as a priority eye disease by the World Health Organization (WHO). But, glaucoma is still under-diagnosed, even in developed countries. Glaucoma is known as the silent…

The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that controls metabolism and energy. This small gland is famous as the Master gland of our complex interdependent endocrine system (glands and hormones). It’s the trigger that controls the hormonal network by producing several hormones which transfer energy to every cell of the body. The gland acts as a “head” of our metabolism. Despite its small size, it is the very important gland of the human body which affects the whole body functions directly or indirectly. It is present at the base of the neck. According to the American Thyroid Association, about 27…

The term Soft-drink was used by the makers of flavored carbonated beverages a long time ago to differentiate them from alcohol containing drinks known as Hard-drinks. This term covers all the sodas and sugar-containing beverages. They are famous for the variety of names in different parts of the world. They are the most common type of drinks that are used worldwide. But despite their heavy consumption, there is no doubt that soft drinks have more bad effects than good ones on our health. You might hear this adage of Paracelsus …“the dose makes the poison.” This saying beautifully explains the…

When it comes to beauty, eyes are the most important and prominent feature on your face. And if you have dark circles under your eyes, they nullify the beauty of your eyes. Dark circles are basically the discoloration of the skin under your eyes. Many people claimed that the causes of this problem are tiredness, working too hard, staying up late at night and most importantly stress and poor diet. They may be the sign of any deficiency in your body. They should be treated on time and the root cause should be evaluated. If you have a serious issue…

Helicobacter pylori (H.pylori), a spiral-shaped bacteria, lives in the stomach and the upper part of the small intestine that causes peptic ulcer disease. Peptic ulcers are open sores in the lining of the stomach and upper part of the small intestine. They are usually known as “Ulcers” or “Stomach Ulcers”. Before 1982, it was considered that spicy food, stress, and lifestyle were the causes of ulcers. But in 1982, Australian scientists discovered H.pylori in the stomachs of patients with gastritis and peptic ulcers. At that time, the conventional thinking was that NO bacterium can live in the acidic environment of…