Hives also known as urticaria (in medical terms) are usually short lived reddened itchy bumps on your skin. It is more in women than in men for no apparent reason. An interesting feature of hives is its varying nature. Hives that are seen flaring up in the morning would almost … [Read more...]
“An apple a day, keeps the doctor away”, says an old proverb. Apple is considered to be complete diet consisting of all the essential nutrients your body needs. They are rich in antioxidants needed for fighting diseases. Apple by itself can repair damaged cells and cure many … [Read more...]
Diarrhea is having loose stools many times a day. When the volume of fluid secreted in the intestine increases one may get frequent bowel movements. Diarrhea can be the result of poor absorption of fluid by the intestine. Diarrhea can cause symptoms of stomach cramps, excess of … [Read more...]
Bruise is a kind of skin injury that almost everyone would have experienced at some point in their life. It causes discoloration of skin and to some extent damages the blood cells. Blood leaked out from the blood vessel collects below the skin layer causing blackened skin or blue … [Read more...]
Calluses and corns are thickened area of the skin and can occur anywhere in the body. It is largely found on your feet and in between the toes. Calluses are formed due to repeated friction caused on particular area of the skin. Your body prepares a thick layer of skin on any area … [Read more...]
Poison Ivy and poison sumac are kind of plants that causes itchy rash on your skin. A chemical by name urushiol is responsible for causing such itchy rash. It is enough if your clothing just brushes with the leaves of this plant for developing rash. Often people who come in … [Read more...]