Everybody has had the experience of eating food and later becoming sick once or more in a lifetime. This is called food poisoning. The symptoms may include: Nausea Vomiting Stomach pains Diarrhea Feeling weak Fever or chills/sweating A headache You know why it happens? Many people know the answer, due to bacteria. But do you know how many types of bacteria can cause stomach problems? Maybe only some know, for others following lines will be helpful. Staphylococcus: These bacteria are found on the skin, in sores, infected eyes and in the nose, throat, saliva, and in the bowel of humans. Staphylococci…
Author: Tayyaba Waris
With each passing year of life, you get experience, wisdom, and ability to teach life lessons. But many things you lose bit by bit. We cannot reverse the time but at least we can make these suffering years a little easier. One step to get ease in old age is to avoid problematic foods. Yes the problematic foods, do not know about them? Look below. Raw Vegetables and Fruits: If you have sensitive, decayed, or missing teeth, raw vegetables and fruit may be high on your list of foods to avoid. They are also not good for an old stomach…
Infection in any part of your urinary system including kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra are collectively called as urinary tract infection. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract; the bladder and the urethra. Unfortunately, women are at a greater risk of developing a UTI than are men. To get complete information about this painful and annoying situation, following article will be helpful. Symptoms: Urinary tract infections don’t always cause signs and symptoms and reside as a silent resident, but when they do these may include: Also Read: 3 Ways to Relieve Urinary Bladder Problems Strong, persistent urge to urinate Burning sensation…
As the largest organ and the covering shield of the body, the skin is responsible for protection, maintaining a constant temperature and allowing the sense of touch. In addition, it provides a beautiful outlook to all creatures. But being so good is not good for itself. As an outer covering, the skin is exposed to pollutants, toxins and harmful rays. In the result of all, it loses elasticity, strength, and health with age and exposure to harmful toxins. The skin has a natural ability to repair and regenerate due to which most of us do not feel the bad effects.…
Mostly you command your muscles about movements but sometimes they do their own thing. They might pulse or contract and can’t relax. Twitches and spasms are mostly happening in the thighs, calves, hands, arms, belly, ribcage, and the arches of your foot. They can involve part of a muscle, all of it, or a group of muscles. Many of us are not sure why they do so, but a few common triggers can set them off. Some of them are listed here. Low in Electrolytes: Muscles movement and proper functioning are greatly dependent on minerals, like calcium, potassium, and magnesium.…
Angioplasty is considered a novel technique but actually, it has old origin even its name is derived from two Greek words angion meaning vessel or cavity and plastron meaning form or mould. And this name predicts its exact function as it is used to mould or correct defected blood vessels. It is also termed as balloon angioplasty and percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA). Many people are afraid of undergoing a surgical procedure but angioplasty is less invasive one, associated with less blood loss and early recovery as compared to open heart surgery. To know more about it read till the bottom…
Neonatal death is when a baby dies in the first 28 days of life and in this bad happening Pakistan is at 2nd number. You cannot measure the grief of the parents whose baby expires after safe birth but you can know its causes, through this article, to avoid this. Common Causes of Neonatal Death: Although sometimes a number of diseases can be the reason behind infant demise mostly there are certain complications involved that lead to the loss of a new life. Here some of those unfortunate causes are being discussed: Premature Birth: This is when a baby is…
Cancer is the world’s leading cause of death and threatens life irrespective of age and gender. But do you know that about 1 in 3 cases can be prevented? Yes, there’s no magic pill to keep you away from getting cancer, but you can do some things which are mentioned below to improve your odds. Drop The Weight: Nearly 70% of the world population is overweight and those extra pounds drive up your chances of several types of cancer, including esophagus, pancreas, colon, stomach, kidneys, and thyroid gland. If you successfully maintain your body mass index you reduce the chance…
Protein is among three basic nutrients and named such as it is of prime importance for life maintenance. An adequate amount of this vital ingredient is important for keeping up muscle mass to stay active, avoid injury, boost recovery, provide all growth and development and support a healthy immune system. To gain protein for all those functions, meat is considered as a best dietary source. But what to do when you want to curtail body weight, or just abhor meat intake? Here are some other sources for you that are not meat products but are almost as protein-rich as meat.…
Every responsible parent is concerned about child’s health and wants his child to eat nutritious foods that can enhance his growth and development. Researchers narrate that children between the ages of 2 to 12 years require an additional supply of minerals and vitamins for their appropriate mental and physical development. So, including probiotics in your child’s diet can help and speed up the growth process. How do probiotics work to achieve this goal? The answer to this question is hidden in the following lines. Promotes Digestion: One of the primary roles of probiotics is promoting digestion. Several children suffer from…