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(516)Family health is the most important and on this site we explain everything you should know to take care of your family and friends. Learn about family health with doctors and expert medical professionals.
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Cough are a common symptom of many ailments, most being nothing much to worry about it. But if you cough up brown colored mucus, then it may indicate something more serious going on. Mucus is the viscous material which the mucous layer in your windpipe produces. It is responsible for lubricating your...
We can't say why you would want to fake a fever. Shirking your responsibilities is probably not good for you or whoever you are responsible to. However, there are some circumstances where faking a fever might be called for. Perhaps to save someone's feelings, distance yourself from a particular problem...
Having a child is one of the biggest blessings we humans can experience. We may take the ability to bear children for granted, but those suffering from infertility problems know a different story. Many would do everything to have at least one offspring of their own. They might try every suggestion that a doctor,...
Jalapenos (or jalapeños to use the correct stylization) provide a spicy deliciousness to a whole host of different recipes. They are not the hottest chile on the market, but some of them can reach up to half a million Scoville heat units. Not something to be sniffed at in terms of hot peppers. While...
If you feel a persistent metallic taste in your mouth, then perhaps you are suffering from a medical condition termed as dysgeusia. In this disease, tastes on your tongue become distorted. Usually you feel a constant acidic, bitter taste in your mouth which lingers throughout the day. This happens no...
We know that deciding how much to eat while pregnant can be difficult. Natural food cravings exist for women to make sure they are sustaining the unborn infant inside them. Some women may feel that their eating might be affecting how much weight they put on during pregnancy. For those who are health conscious...
Oregano, scientifically known as Origanum vulgare L, is a herbaceous evergreen plant native to Europe and Asia and is mainly used as a spice or food condiment, especially in the Mediterranean cuisine. Although its aromatic use is very widespread, oregano was traditionally used for its different medicinal...
Feces are the main source of salmonella, e.coli O157 and norovirus (winter vomiting bug). These unpleasant bacterium can cause horrific diarrhea or respiratory infections; like adenovirus or hand, foot and mouth disease. The germs that lead to these infections and diseases can be easily transferred after...
Varicose veins most commonly occur in your legs and calves, but in reality, they can develop in almost any part of your body, including your buttocks. If varicose veins develop in this area, they can be quite embarrassing. Even though you buttocks remains hidden for most part of the day, everyone longs...
Pregnant women should take maximum care of their health, especially because their immune system undergoes changes and may become more vulnerable to lurking viruses and germs causing, for example, common conditions like colds or flu. When you have them in pregnancy, there is an added risk for the baby's health...
Piperine is a nutritional compound that can be found on the surface of different types of pepper but, above all, it is found black pepper (Kali Mirch), also known as Piper nigrum, which is extracted from tropical plants grown in India. Piperine is the main active ingredient of this spice and, in addition,...
The scrotum is the sac in which your testicles are covered with skin. It also consists of veins and arteries that are responsible for delivering blood to your reproductive glands. An abnormality in this scrotum can lead to varicocele. This is a condition in which the veins in your scrotum get enlarged, and...
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You do not necessarily have to be a smoker to suffer a cigarette burn. Cigarettes are not always in sight and when you least expect it a careless smoker may make a sudden movement and rub the ash from the person's cigarette against you. These burns are often very painful at that precise moment and, although...
Vein related issues are becoming common conditions these days. A large percentage of people have chronic insufficiency of venous in their body, which leads to serious issues like varicose veins. Such people experience swollen ankles and heavy legs by evening, and even pain and night cramps in their legs....
Who doesn’t want flawless, beautiful legs to show off? But with improper posture and extended hours of sitting or standing, varicose veins creep in. Varicose veins are unsightly, and sometimes painful too. Although there are several treatment methods, exercises and preventive measures to get rid of varicose...
These days, people have realized the importance of managing their weight, not only for aesthetic purposes, but for health benefits too. Although eating healthy, exercising and staying active are beneficial in managing weight, sometimes you want to give crash diets a chance. According to numerous researches,...
Having lice is a very common problem, especially in school going children who get exposed to several other heads filled with lice. When they sit and play with each other, lice on one child’s head quickly transfer to the other child’s head. That being said, lice affect head and hair of adult men and women...
Thermal burns can come from many sources, many of them unfortunately common. Even the the sun can be very dangerous to our skin when not respected. More direct concerns are often from heat sources around the house like radiators and stoves in the kitchen. When boiling water, did you know that the steam which...
Your intimate parts are a delicate area of your body. Its health is highly important, which is why it should come first above all else. Many women may have noticed that their vag smells and want it to smell good, as it may not be perfectly clean. The truth is that the vagina can have several smells,...
Wounds are painful and unsightly, and they take several days to heal. But after healing or after having a surgical incision, the wound may seem to be healed, but suddenly it starts reopening. This can be a traumatic situation, both physically and mentally. Reopening of a wound is medically termed as wound...
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The short answer to your question is, yes, it is safe to take spirulina during pregnancy. If you are pregnant, spirulina can be a good food supplement to keep your iron and protein levels up. Many nutritionists caution against using it during the gestation period but the truth is that if you find a...
If you are going on a vacation or attending an event, you want to enjoy it at the fullest and don’t want to be down with your period. We all know that having our periods during such times can ruin the entire experience. In that case, the first thing that comes to your mind is to make your period come...
Most people do not like to be down with fever, but there may be times when you want to fake it. Sometimes, staying sick is better, especially to avoid certain situations and circumstances. For instance, students often want to have a fake fever so that they can convince their parents to give them permission...
It's normal to feel concerned about any significant changes in your skin, but even more so if you notice a sudden change in your breasts. If you have recently noticed how a red mole has suddenly appeared on your breast under it or on your nipple don't be alarmed, there are several reasons why it may...
The recovery process of a wound may be different from one person to the other, and from one wound to the other as well. Usually, a reddish brown scab forms on the wound after the bleeding stops, and then healthy skin covers it within a week or so. But in some cases, you may start seeing a pale white color...