You all must have experienced a shopkeeper giving you a bag as thick as a bulletproof sheet to hide your pads in it, while drugs are being sold in transparent packages in all their glory. Why? because men buy them. You too must have spent a day in your room to hide from your family because you are having cramps, and nobody can know. Right now most of you must be saying “Astaghfirullah ye kia likh dia!”. Well, it’s not only you. In Pakistan, periods are still considered taboo. In our society, the discussion around the female body is always…
Author: Hiba Batool
Hiba Batool
She is a nutrition graduate from Kinnaird College, Lahore. She is a nutritionist by profession. Her interests lie in medical research and writing. She masters in all topics related to nutrition and health.
If you live in Islamabad and haven’t experienced nose bleeding in this weather, you must have at least heard about it. This strange trend was noticed by many after started to experience excessive nose bleeding in the past few days. While this might seem mysterious or an indication of something serious, the reason behind it is quite simple. This news hasn’t made it to the mainstream media yet but many have shared their experience on social media. People who have been a victim to this are reporting nose bleeding, itching in the nose and a dry throat. All of this…
When you talk about women’s health, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common and widespread reproductive issues in women. This condition results in hormonal imbalance in women of reproductive age and is characterized by high levels of androgens (male hormones) in the body. According to research, one in every eight women in Pakistan cannot become pregnant due to PCOS. PCOS treatment might not be that simple but PCOS management is. As you’d expect, women lack awareness regarding this issue. Some might not even know that they’re suffering from this problem as they don’t know about the symptoms…
Ramadan is just around the corner. You must be geared up to celebrate this holy month with full enthusiasm. You must be ready to put in all efforts, to please your God. But as happy as you are, your heart must be crying. He wants to be happy too, but you don’t allow it to be. While you will be enjoying your night-long Taraweeh your heart will be trying to keep itself alive. It will be trying to fight all the diseases you have put it through. It will be crying. All thanks to the grease-loaded aloo ka samosa and…
Are you fat and trying to lose weight? Are you not fat and still trying to lose weight? Your answer must have been yes to either of the questions. Because that is what the world has conditioned us to be. A thin and lean body has been so idolized that everyone is striving to have one. Striving towards a healthy body is not wrong but going on a diet just because you want to fit in the extra small kurta you bought can be dangerous for your health. But if you are dreaming of good health, you can do so…
Know your risk! Diabetes mellitus is one of the most frequent diagnoses made around the world. It is not just an unhealthy level of sugar in blood but the implications are fathomless. To combat this anybody diagnosed with diabetes has to restructure their life building a lifestyle that minimizes the effects of diabetes and helps in maintaining blood sugar levels in a healthy range. For if not dealt with utmost diligence it can deteriorate health and hence the quality of life. Healthcare professionals critically emphasize early detection via going for diabetes screening. Apprehending this disease well is the key to…
What is the most important organ of your body? The heart, right? No, your brain is arguably the most important organ of your body. The brain is responsible for controlling and coordinating actions and reactions. It allows you to think and feel and have an opinion. You can understand the importance of the brain by knowing that every single organ owes its proper functioning to the proper functioning of the brain. As important as the brain is, unfortunately, it can get diseased. To cure any brain disease, we have various treatment options including different types of brain surgery. Brain diseases…
Have you ever had moments of realization, where you thought that all of this has happened before? You might think of yourself as the chosen one by God. The one who can see the future. But you are nothing special. This happens to everyone. This phenomenon is called Deja Vu. This is not the only interesting and mind-boggling concept, psychology is filled with such interesting psychological concepts. Human behavior is a very interesting genre to study. Psychology encompasses the study of human and animal behaviors as well. This is the discipline that also deals with identifying abnormal behaviors and ways…
Pneumonia is an infectious disease of the lungs. This causes the inflammation of tiny air sacs in the lungs. These air sacs called alveoli become filled with mucus and pus. This is marked by difficulty in breathing along with a cough. Viruses, bacteria, and fungi can cause pneumonia. Pneumonia can range in severity, from mild to life-threatening. This can be most dangerous in babies, young children, older people, and those with compromised immunity. But there are several pneumonia treatment options available. Read more about pneumonia. Symptoms of Pneumonia Symptoms of pneumonia can vary from patient to patient depending upon overall…
Are you tired of swinging your baby to make them stop crying? Have you failed to point out the problem with your baby? In short, do you think you have failed to raise a happy baby? If yes, this might be a good read for you. j No sight is as pleasing as is witnessing your child grow into a happy and satisfied individual. Every parent wishes to raise their children to the very best. But amidst all the chaos of parenting a little reminder on how to do it in the best interest of your children is very helpful.…