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Are you feeling the itch, or worse yet, have your atopic dermatitis flared up? You're not alone. Atopic dermatitis can be an uncomfortable and annoying skin condition affecting adults and children. While there is no cure for this common form of eczema, there are ways to manage its symptoms–and it doesn't take a trip to the doctor's office! In today's blog post, we will share six home remedies to help you soothe and relieve that unwanted itching associated with atopic dermatitis. But before we get started, let's have some essential knowledge supplements. What is Atopic Dermatitis? Atopic Dermatitis, more ... Read More

For those who don't know, blood sugar is the amount of glucose present in the blood; it is a metabolic compound produced by the liver, muscle, and fat cells. Blood sugar serves as energy for cells in the body. One of our most common uses for blood sugar is to regulate appetite and maintain body weight by controlling insulin release from pancreatic beta cells. In healthy people without any diseases or health problems, the average blood sugar level should be between 70-120 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter). When levels are between 140-200 mg/dL, we can say someone has hyperglycemia or ... Read More

Cholesterol is a type of fat found in the food we eat. These fats convert into a type of cholesterol known as low-density lipoprotein (LDL). LDL travels through the bloodstream and can eventually cause the thickening of artery walls, which leads to atherosclerosis. The good news is that many foods have a naturally high amount of monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats. According to research from George Washington University, people who eat high levels of these fats tend to have lower LDL cholesterol levels. The Food Sources With the Most Monounsaturated Fat Avocados Amaranth seed oil Hemp seed oil (tastes ... Read More

Rabies is an infectious disease caused by a virus that affects the brain and spinal cord. Bites from infected animals, such as dogs, bats, foxes, raccoons, and skunks, can cause Rabies. More animals, such as monkeys and mongooses, can also bite, leading to this health condition. Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear unless caught in time and treated with intense antiviral medicine. In the United States, around 1, 000 people suffer from Rabies each year. Of those, about one hundred die from the disease. In 2011, only a few human deaths were due to Rabies in the ... Read More

It’s almost three years since the lockdown took effect due to covid-19 pandemic. Amongst the many establishments previously closed due to lockdown, gyms were on the top of the list. After years of hiatus, gyms are beginning to reopen with new covid-19 guidelines. If you were an avid gym goer deeply impacted by the lockdown, there is good news for you. Now, things are finally getting better, and with massive drops in covid cases, you can finally try to go to the Gym by taking necessary precautionary measures. Is the Gym a hotspot for covid-19? Yes, the likelihood of ... Read More

Do you have a nasty case of hives? Has the rash on your skin been sticking around for days, despite your efforts to get rid of it? Stress could be causing your hives - and if this is the cause, then understanding what might be stressing you out can help make the condition more bearable. Let's understand how stress levels can lead to hives, why some people may be more prone to developing them than others, and tips for managing both your stress level and chronic hive outbreaks. Let's dive deeper. What are Hives? Hives, or urticaria, refers to ... Read More

A common and serious medical condition that harms one's feelings, thoughts, and actions, is Depression (major depressive disorder). Fortunately, it can also be treated. Pain and a decline in interest in past interests are symptoms of Depression. Your capacity to perform at work and home will decline, and many psychological and physical issues will trigger. Avocados Because they contain healthy fat, which is essential for the normal functioning of your brain, avocados are considered to be superfoods. In one avocado, fat accounts for 34 of the fruit's total calories, the vast majority of which are monounsaturated fats derived from ... Read More

A rash may affect only a small region or spread across a wide swath of skin. They come in a wide range of textures and appearances, from dry to wet to bumpy to smooth to cracked and blistered, and can be unpleasant, itchy, and even change color. Millions of individuals worldwide suffer from rashes, some of which may be treated at home, and others may be a warning sign of a more severe condition. To what extent do skin rashes occur frequently? Everyone experiences at least one skin rash at some point in their lives. Having temporarily itchy skin ... Read More

We all thought that acne would stop being embarrassing once we got to be awkward teenagers. As we got older, many of us saw this wasn't true. A clinical study found that 40 and 55 percent of adults in their 30s and 40s have acne that lasts for a long time. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S. The number of adults who have it has been rising quickly. Keep Hair products at a Bay Serums, sprays, and masks made just for hair may feel luxurious, but they can ... Read More

Introduction Any deviation from the normal functioning of the body is known as a disease. Based upon the transmission, there are two types of diseases; viz., Communicable diseases and Non- communicable diseases. The transfer of any communicable disease from a diseased person to a normal person is known as disease transmission. Diseases are transmitted by two modes − Direct mode of transmission Indirect mode of transmission In direct transmission, there is direct physical contact between the infected person and the normal person whereas in indirect transmission lack of physical contact between the two is observed. Direct Mode ... Read More