Most times, headaches cause major discomfort in our regular activities which can lead to a lack of interest in completing tasks. Migraines are a severe form of headaches that causes intense pain that could last from a few hours to days on end. It can also affect other physical activities as well. Migraines are usually caused due to a lack of food and sleep; however, the exact cause of migraine is still unknown. Besides other treatment options, there are some foods that can help manage the condition effectively. Food habits to follow: Intake of vegetables and fruits – Vegetables and fruits have many beneficial factors and help our body in many ways. Whole and natural foods that contain no artificial flavoring and preservatives keep us healthy and avoid conditions such as migraine. Different types of fruits and vegetables in any color can act as pain relief in case of migraine. However, it is important to avoid citrus fruits as it can trigger a migraine. Natural sweeteners such as vanilla extract and maple syrup can also be beneficial. Healthy fresh meat – Always go for fresh meat and avoid processed meat. Fresh meat such as chicken, fish, or red meat are considered to be safe for those suffering from migraines. Red meat and salmon contain a good amount of vitamin B2 that helps in relieving migraine pain. Smoked and processed meat, however, contain a high amount of salt, preservatives, and artificial coloring that can trigger a migraine. Eat mini meals – Hunger is one of the most common reasons for migraines. Eating three large meals can leave you hungry very often and lead to headaches. Eating foods in small portions during the day reduces hunger and helps eradicate migraine. Make sure you eat enough to stay active throughout the day. Drink lots of water – Water has many benefits and helps our body in different ways.

While it may be tempting to share everything you do with your dogs, you might want to think for a moment before sharing your food. Humans and dogs metabolize foods in different ways. Therefore, what might be healthy and even delicious for you might actually be toxic for your dog! To make things easier for you, we have put together some human foods that are good for your dogs as well as those that aren’t. Humans food that dogs can eat Certain human foods that are safe for dogs to eat are described as follows. Apples Sliced apples with the seeds removed can be safely given to your dog for snacking. Fruits like apples and pineapples are good for them, as they contain essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support your dog’s digestive system. Carrots Carrots are a rich source of nutrients like vitamin A and dietary fibers. You can cut up carrots into smaller bite-sized pieces and feed them as snacks to your dog. White rice Cooked white rice and even brown rice can be safely given to your dogs in their meals. You can also add some meat and gravy to this rice to create a full meal. Peanut butter Humans aren’t the only ones that enjoy peanut butter. Your dogs can enjoy them too! However, they must be given in limited quantities, contributing to unnecessary weight gain. Human foods that dogs cannot eat Certain foods can prove to be quite toxic for dogs. Some such foods to avoid are as follows. Chocolate This is a known fact among most dog owners, but we want to reiterate it for the sake of new pet parents. Do not feed your dog any foods that may contain chocolates, caffeine, etc. Grapes Among fruits and dry fruits, you should avoid feeding grapes or raisins to your dog.

The development of cancerous cells in the testicles, generally observed as a lump in the testicles, is called testicular cancer. Testicular cancer is disease that can be fatal. Here are the lifesaving testicular cancer treatment options you should know about. *body* Testicular cancer can be described as a disease where cancerous cells are formed in the testicles. The testicles are testosterone and sperm producing glands which are placed in the scrotum sac (loose skin that is located below the penis). The spermatic chord consisting of numerous blood vessels and nerves holds the testicles inside the scrotum sac. Most testicular cancers begin from the germ cells which produce premature sperms that flow through tubules and get stored as matured sperms. Cancerous cells affect the healthy cells, and multiply causing various kinds of symptoms such as painful or painless lumps in the testicles, discomfort, sense of heaviness in the lower abdominal area, enlargement of the testicles, collection of fluids in the scrotum sacs, excessive pain in the back and groin area, etc. There are various testicular cancer treatment options such as chemotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy, however there are certain drawbacks or side effects that may or may not occur depending on the stage of cancer that the patient is on. Side effects may include infertility and problems in the sexual functioning of the patient. The following are different kinds of testicular cancer treatment options that are made available for the patients diagnosed with this disease. Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy is characterized by the use of external beam radiation directed at the infected areas. The radiation causes irritation among the infected cells, the normal cells have enough time to recover from the damage caused while the cancerous cells are weak and do not recover from the damage. Hence there are a number of sessions arranged for testicular cancer treatment through radiation therapy.

It is vital to eat better to ensure one’s overall health is maintained. In cases where someone has diabetes, it becomes more crucial to choose the right foods to control the blood sugar. Rapid and unchecked changes in its levels can lead to complications. One of the simplest ways to maintain blood sugar is by choosing the right breakfast food; accordingly, here are some of the top breakfast options a person with diabetes can have. 4 breakfast foods that help maintain blood sugar levels Eggs Eggs are a healthy and reliable source of essential nutrients, including proteins, for the body. Paired with sauteed vegetables or a slice of toasted bread topped with seed seasoning, eggs never fail to make for perfect breakfast food. Its high-quality fat and abundance of nutrients also ensure that the blood sugar level is controlled without erratic spikes and dips. Chia seed pudding Chia seeds are known for their high omega-3 fatty acid content and their ability to soak up to ten times the quantity of water in comparison to their weight. This promotes a feeling of fullness, and the high fiber content keeps the blood sugar control maintained. Add your choice of nuts, fruits, and/or seeds to soaked chia seeds. Unflavored yogurt or milk can also be used as a base for the pudding. Conversely, chia seeds can also be added to the bowl of oatmeal to increase its nutritional value. Avocado toast Like chia seeds, avocado, too, is a rich source of fiber, monounsaturated fatty acids, and other nutrients deemed important for the body. It also helps one feel full for longer. Avocados can be inculcated into breakfast menus in the form of avo toasts, a bowl of guacamole, avo oats, and/or smoothies containing avocados. One can also have sliced avocado with some lime juice and seasoning to control their blood sugar levels.

A runny nose is a common health condition experienced by almost every human. It may vary from a transparent fluid to glue-like mucus depending on the severity of the condition. This guide will help you know an important runny nose remedy and other treatments that can help a person deal with this condition. Causes of a runny nose A runny nose is caused due to excessive drainage that is produced by tissues and blood vessels in the nose and areas surrounding to it. It may be visible as it drains out of the nose and can often cause the nose to appear reddish or swollen. The technical terms for a runny nose are rhinorrhea and rhinitis. Rhinorrhea is clear and thin drainage from the nose, while rhinitis is caused due to swelling of the nasal tissues due to different reasons, resulting in a runny nose. The most widespread cause for a runny nose is the occurrence of the common cold or an infection in the sinuses. Other reasons for a runny nose include hay fever, dust, or pollen allergies and in rare cases—nasal polyps. A person should seek medical attention if the nose feels inflamed and painful. Preventive measures such as dusting or vacuuming regularly, avoiding polluted or smoke-filled areas, regular washing of all bedding and linen in the home, and using special air filters in the home can help prevent a runny use. Effective remedies for a runny nose A runny nose may be a minor condition, but it can impair the daily routine of a person. Drinking plenty of liquids is known as an effective runny nose remedy that works in most cases. Consuming lots of warm water, hot tea, or chicken soup are home remedies that do wonders. Herbal tea with an infusion of chamomile, mint, or ginger helps to soothe the throat and nose.

Bleeding disorders can cause abnormal bleeding inside and outside the patient’s body. You probably do not know about these strange bleeding disorders. Bleeding disorders occur when the blood clotting process of the body is damaged. As a result of this breakdown, some patients may bleed profusely inside or from their joints, muscles, and other areas of the body. Platelets are a type of blood cells that stick to each other and form a plug in areas where injured blood cells are located. Proteins are the blood clotting factors that help in the formation of a fibrin clot called a gel plug which helps the blood platelets stick in place. Not only does this promote healing in the injured blood vessels, it also helps prevent the blood from escaping outside the blood vessels. Bleeding disorders are generally caused due to reasons like low red blood cells count, deficiency of vitamin K, anticoagulants (medicines that can interfere with the blood clotting process) and also as a result of certain after-effects of traumas or injuries. The following are the 2 most prevalent types of bleeding disorders in the world: Von Willebrand Disease This is a type of a bleeding disorder that is inherited. It occurs when the protein that helps in the clotting process (named the Von Willebrand factor in the blood) and which is also responsible for carrying other clotting properties is absent or not functioning properly. Von Willebrand bleeding disorders can be categorized in three types, namely type1, 2 and 3. Of these, type 1 is the mildest form of the bleeding disorder, while type 3 is the most severe condition. Women are more commonly diagnosed with this type of bleeding disorder, especially during menstruation. Intake of drugs containing aspirin and ibuprofen without a doctor’s approval is strictly not recommended for patients suffering this bleeding disorder as it may cause aggressive bleeding in the patient.

COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is an illness where the respiratory system is damaged, causing difficulty while breathing. Unfortunately this disease has no cure, it only gets worse if not paid attention to. Hence it becomes important to understand what COPD breathing machines can do to save lives. COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that progressively causes difficulty in breathing. In this condition, the movement of air through your lungs becomes very difficult since the airways get damaged. The degree of severity of this disease worsens with age, if not treated immediately. COPD can be categorized into 2 types: Chronic bronchitis This is a condition where cough occurs regularly with excessive production of mucus, and lasts for a very long time. Chronic bronchitis is caused by excessive smoking or even by exposure to various bronchial irritants. Emphysema This is a condition where the lung tissues responsible for the passing of oxygen and carbon dioxide in and out of the body are damaged. This results in shortened breaths due to the over-inflation of the air sacs in the lungs which are known as alveoli. Emphysema is an obstructive lung disease where the airflow is slow on exhalation because of the over inflated alveoli which makes movement of air and exchange of gases difficult. As mentioned earlier there is no cure for COPD, but there are a few ways to treat the condition and make it manageable. The common treatment devices used are called COPD breathing machines that help by improving the symptoms and stopping the disease from getting too aggressive. There are various stages of COPD that determine the appropriate use of COPD breathing machines accordingly. The following are various types of widely used COPD breathing machines. Inhalers and nebulizers They help the medicines to reach directly into the lungs.

Hair scalp diseases cause plenty of discomfort and embarrassment. Here are some hair scalp diseases that you probably did not even know about. Hair scalp diseases could cause excessive hair loss, thinning and breaking of hair, as well as balding. Balding in certain parts of the head are quite common among people and most of them are related to aging and genetics. However, hair scalp disorders may or may not always be associated with hair loss. The following are certain characteristics of various shocking hair scalp diseases to watch out for. Psoriasis Psoriasis is one of the hair scalp diseases that can progress enough to cause localized hair loss, excessive dandruff, and severe itching of the scalp. Genetic predisposition and varied environmental factors are a couple of the possible causative factors behind this scalp disease. Psoriasis is a disease marked by itchy, scaly patches that are red in color wherein the scars almost resemble severe burns on the body. Alopecia Areata This scalp disease is also known as ‘spot baldness’ which causes extreme hair loss in some or all parts of the body, usually in the scalp area. This happens because the body fails to recognize its own cells, thus destroying its own tissues which leads to the development of bald spots on the scalp. Alopecia areata is one of the hair scalp diseases that is most likely to be a hereditary condition. Alopecia areata affects one or more hair-bearing areas in the scalp and may cause localized balding in the other areas. It is generally seen among patients with a family history of diabetes, vitiligo, and thyroid diseases. This kind of scalp disease is characterized by several round bald patches in the scalp. It may also result in ridging and in the nails. Ringworm of the Scalp This kind of hair scalp infection is called tinea capitis, and is very common among children across the globe.

Fibromyalgia has never been considered a simple condition to be diagnosed. This condition is never easy to be diagnosed through laboratory tests and this condition can only be judged by a doctor through their instinct. The diagnosis of fibromyalgia can be done through exerting pressure on eighteen small spots which are located throughout the body. These spots are commonly known as tender spots. People who suffer from fibromyalgia always have tender points. American College of Rheumatology was the first institute which was able to identify these 18 specific tender points. After that, the fibromyalgia tender point diagnosis was considered necessary for a person to be certified as suffering from fibromyalgia. Prior to this discovery in the year 2010, it was agreed that if 11 of these 18 points tested positive for tenderness, the person was considered to be suffering from fibromyalgia. Tender point examination is a key consideration factor for a person to be suffering from fibromyalgia. Diagnosis of fibromyalgia with these tender points The 18 tender points in the body are of the size of a penny. These are usually located in a cluster around the neck, shoulders, hips, elbows and knee area. Generally, these are located on both sides of the body and can be seen in the upper region and lower region of the human body. Any point among these is considered to be tender only when they produce a localized pain as and when a doctor presses these points. The intensity of the pressure to be applied by the doctor should be such that their fingernail turns white while the pressure is being applied. If a point is positive for this tenderness, it will be painful at that exact point when the pressure is applied. A defining feature of fibromyalgia is that the pain usually fluctuates in this condition.

The mild winter warm days have a surprise accompanying them, an increase in the pollen count around you. The pollen grains in the air are a count of the pollens of plants such as grass, olive or ash in the air. This pollen count is measured in order to understand the pollens in the atmosphere. Pollen in each cubic meter is measured in order to determine pollen count. The colder the winters, the delay in the release of pollen would be felt. Hot weather or the comparatively warm weather is when pollen is released into the air. The state does release a national survey of the pollen grains in the air. There are several ways to measure the pollen count, one of the ways is to take a silicon grease clad rod and rotate it in the air to collect all the pollen. Periodic rotation of the rod occurs through an entire 24 hour day. This rod is then removed and then is taken to a lab to get analyzed in order to understand the type of pollen in the air and the concentration of the pollen present in that air. Another method of measuring pollen count is using the 7-day volumetric spore trap. This is done by using a Burkard trap. The direction of the wind is determined and this device is kept in the wind and air is drawn by a pump. The rotating rod has a sticky film on it that helps to trap the grain. During a course of seven days, the drum rotates very slowly in one direction. These 7 days are used to collect particles in order to aid the process of measuring the pollen grains. This tape on the drum is then removed and tested for pollen count. The actual allergy to pollen is referred to as hay fever.

Gout is a kind of arthritis that affects the joints in the body such as the base of the big toe, knees, finger joints and wrist. It is caused due to the imbalance in the uric acid levels in the body. When the body starts producing an excessive amount of uric acid due to any reason, it leads to crystallization and conversion into urate. These urate crystals get deposited around the joints. This causes immense pain, inflammation, and discomfort in these areas. The affected joints are usually sore and swollen, and even the slightest touch could trigger pain and discomfort in them. There is no pre-warning of a gout attack. It can strike at any time and can cause severe pain which requires immediate attention. This pain usually lasts up to seven to ten days. For some people, this can be worse, and the best possible treatment course is to consult a physician and start a course of medications. Gout recurrence indicates high uric acid levels in the body. If it is persistent, it can lead to severe issues such as kidney problems, renal failure, and severe muscle, tendon or joint damage. Both antibiotic medicines prescribed by the physician and home remedies work in treating gout. However, while the home remedies focus on reducing the inflammation once a gout attack happens, the medications are more of a long-term solution for treating gout. While some medicines treat gout by lowering the uric acid levels in the body by blocking its production, some are helpful in reducing the swelling and inflammation. Gout treatments are also recommended to be taken to prevent further attacks. Below is the list of therapies, remedies, and medicines to find out more about gout treatment options available to you. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids NSAIDs like ibuprofen and corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory medicines that are given when the gout attack happens.

Carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS is a problem that affects the muscle of the lower palm and the wrist. In this situation, the person has numbness in their wrist and palms along with a tingling and burning sensation. You can also experience pain during this ailment. This is an ailment that must be treated with effective care and medical attention. Otherwise, the muscle of the lower palm could get severely damaged. Investigations and researchers have clearly identified the fact that along with medication, regular and proper exercises can also help prevent and treat the symptoms associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. This article will highlight the various carpal tunnel syndrome exercises that you can follow to fight this ailment and lead a healthy life. Some Effective Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Exercise Variations Doctors claim that all sorts of stretching exercises can be very useful for the muscles of the wrists and the arms in general. Such stretching of muscles can be highly useful for preventing carpal tunnel syndrome. We will now take a look at the different forms of carpal tunnel syndrome exercises : Warm-Up Stretch This is the exercise that you need to start and should be done at the very beginning. In this exercise, you have to rotate the wrists up and down and also sway it from one side to another. You need to repeat this at least 4 times. Then you need to attend to your fingers. You need to keep your fingers relaxed and also keep them apart. Then, you can do the stretching again. You can do this exercise in a set of four repetitions. At the end of it, you can relax your thumb muscles by stretching it as far as possible in the reverse direction and then holding it in that position for a while.