Indian Almond and Folk Medicine

Scientific classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Myrtales
Family: Combretaceae
Genus: Terminalia
Species: Terminalia catappa


What is Indian almond?
The Indian almond is not closely related to the true almond; it is a large tropical tree of the Leadwood family (the true almond belongs to the family Rosaceae). The Indian almond tree is native to tropical Asia and northern Asia but [...] http://bit.ly/4shNfX

What is Pap smear test ?

A Pap smear test is a screening test to check for changes in the cells of your cervix which may develop into cancer later. It is a simple procedure where cells are collected from your cervix and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The test takes only a few minutes and can be done by [...] http://bit.ly/8UHArX

The Secret of Youth – 5 Ways to Keep Looking Young

I want to welcome today's guest author, Jessica Martin. Jessica has written a helpful article, reminding (or teaching) us of five healthy ways we can keep our youthful good looks. Enjoy!

If any of us knew what it took to stay young forever, we could bottle the formula and make millions off it. As human beings, we are bound to grow old and show signs of it, no matter how badly we wish to retain our youth. It’s a natural process of life, and some of us are more upset than others at losing our beauty and youthfulness that we try every trick in the book to stay young. You may try surgeries that alter the way you look, creams and lotions, and pills and concoctions that claim to miraculously decrease your age and have you feeling like a twenty-year-old, but none of them work as well as the below methods that keep you looking and feeling young in a healthy way even as you age gracefully:

• Nourishing food: When you include more fruits, vegetables and other natural foods in your diet, your skin glows with good health and you retain a youthful look. Eat more proteins and carbohydrates that take longer to digest and reduce the amount of fat in your diet. Avoid eating processed foods that contain lots of sugar because they make your complexion pasty and give you an unhealthy look. Also avoid smoking and drinking if you want to avoid bags under your eyes and feeling out of breath and unfit even though you’re not yet 30.
• Regular exercise: Besides keeping you fit and glowing with health, regular exercise helps keep your weight down. When you’re overweight or obese, you look older than you are really are. When you exercise, you feel better mentally and physically, the sweat helps flush all the toxins out of your body, and you keep ill-health and disease at bay, all of which help boost the youth factor.
• A positive frame of mind: When you’re happy, satisfied with life and adopt a positive attitude, you avoid letting stress and tension ruin your health and making you look and feel older than you really are. Stress makes you lose your hair and gives you an unhealthy complexion; it also prone to illness and weight gain, all of which contribute to giving you an appearance that is older than your real age. So stay positive and take each day as it comes instead of worrying over what tomorrow might bring.
• Good hygiene and personal habits: When you groom yourself well and wear clothes that are trendy and that suit your complexion and physique, you look and feel good. Fill your wardrobe with colors and sizes that are flattering and keep your appointment at the salon every fortnight or so to keep your skin clear, your nails trimmed and buffed, and your hair well maintained. When you care about how you look, you feel younger at heart.
• Sleep and water: All of us need at least 6 hours of sleep every night to refresh our bodies and minds and rejuvenate ourselves for the next day. When we go without sleep and our bodies are deprived, we lose our health and begin to look haggard as our sleep deficit mounts. Also, drink water instead of tea, coffee, sodas or aerated drinks that have sugar in them. Water is pure and helps you keep your skin healthy and clear to give you that glow that makes you look and feel young.
  

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Jessica Martin has contributed this guest post, she writes on the topic of x-ray tech schools . She welcomes your comments at her email address: martin.jess84@gmail.com

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Antiviral Drugs For Influenza Viruses

Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) with activity against influenza viruses. These medications must be prescribed by a health care professional. Influenza antiviral drugs only work against influenza viruses — they will not help treat or prevent symptoms caused by infection from other viruses that can cause symptoms similar to the [...] http://bit.ly/5cYXf8

Signs and Symptoms of a Panic Attack

Panic attacks are one of the most debilitating medical problems on the planet. One of the reasons for this is because they are nearly impossible to fix quickly. The majority of people that experience panic attacks will suffer with them at least occasionally throughout their lives. There are some wonderful treatments that [...] http://bit.ly/5tcz8I

Tips To Prevent Acne

Acne is parennial problem with teenagers, but it has been known to plague adults too. What is it that causes these unwelcome skin eruptions? Stress, oily food, hormanal changes and pollutants in the environment will aggravate our skin unnecessarily.
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How to Break Caffeine Addiction

Caffeine is one of the most commonly overlooked addictions in the world. Most people do not think twice about how many cups of coffee they drink, or how much caffeine they consume on a daily basis. Caffeine has the potential to cause your entire life to turn upside down if you are not [...] http://bit.ly/5JdFL1

Bee Swarming and Stings - Treating and Concerns

The average person will never come across a bee swarm, much less be stung by hundreds of bees at once. Because of this comfort level among the majority of humans, we often take the danger for granted. Bees can be extremely dangerous in swarms and one wrong step can set them off.


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Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease is one of the most trying and disabling diseases on the planet. One thing that makes Parkinson’s disease so difficult is that the symptoms are so widespread and different from patient to patient. There are two major types of Parkinson’s disease symptoms – motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms.

Motor symptoms

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Frost Bite Symptoms and Treatment

Frostbite is one of the most serious winter problems when it comes to exposure. It is caused by prolonged exposure to wind, cold and even moisture when it is snowing or raining in cold weather. Frostbite is basically when the skin or underlying tissues freeze over. It is a medical emergency of [...] http://bit.ly/46PNzK

What is acne pimples ?

Acne is what we commonly refer to as acne pimples. Acne is a skin condition characterized by Whiteheads and or blackheads (mild acne). Pimples together with whiteheads and/or blackheads (moderate acne). Deep, inflamed painful swellings under the skin together with papules and pustules (severe acne) .
What causes acne?
Acne occurs when:
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How to Deal With Stress Naturally

Dealing with stress is something that all of us have to do at some point in our lives. For some, stress is a daily problem that takes over their lives. Still others experience stress here and there. Regardless of how much stress you have in your life, there are some natural ways [...] http://bit.ly/2KzEEU

Who Needs Calcium Supplements?

This special guest article is by Adrienne Carlson of Pharmacy Technician Certification. Adrienne brings a passion for producing reliable and informative pieces, while also exploring the latest in technology and resources. Enjoy the article!

Who Needs Calcium Supplements?

It’s one of the most important minerals that our body needs, because the strength of our bones and nails depend on it. Calcium is found in various food sources, most significantly in milk and other dairy products, salmon and tofu. Some of us need much more of this mineral than others, and this is why we need supplements to meet our daily requirement. In general, the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for adults and teenagers is between 800 and 1200 mg, for children between the ages of four and ten is 800 mg, and for newborns and kids under the age of three, the RDA is between 400 and 800 mg. Calcium supplements are generally needed by:

• People who are allergic to dairy products: When you’re allergic to the proteins found in milk and other dairy products, you do not get your required dose of calcium. This calls for supplements so that your bones do not become brittle and prone to injuries and fractures.

• People who are vegans: When you don’t eat dairy or meat products voluntarily because you believe in not harming animals for your food, you lose out on the goodness that milk and fish have to offer. More importantly, you don’t get your daily requirement of calcium and have to depend on substitutes like orange juice, cereals that are fortified with calcium, tofu, and supplements.

• People who have lactose intolerance: When you have lactose intolerance, your digestive system does not have the required enzymes to process the sugar in milk. You could either take supplements or try yoghurt as a substitute. Since there is no sugar in yoghurt, you’re safe from digestive problems.

• Pregnant women and nursing mothers: When you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, you require more calcium than normal because you are eating for two. Your RDA is about 1200 to 1500 mg. This means you must drink more milk or take supplements to meet your daily requirement.

• Women who have stopped menstruating: When you cross the age of 40 or 50, you stop menstruating. This decreases the production of the hormones estrogen and progesterone in your body, and your bones become weaker and more brittle leaving you prone to osteoporosis and other ailments. Calcium supplements protect you from aches and pains in your joints and unnecessary fractures.

People who already have high levels of calcium in their body are prone to kidney stones and other complications if they take supplements because their bodies cannot process the extra amount.


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This guest article was written by Adrienne Carlson, who regularly writes on the topic of pharmacy technician certification. Adrienne welcomes your comments and questions at her email address: adrienne.carlson83@yahoo.com

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Supporting Fibromyalgia Patients Through Loved Ones

Fibromyalgia is one of the most frustrating conditions on the planet. Because fibromyalgia is often looked at as a condition that is unexplainable, it is almost universally misunderstood by the loved ones of a sufferer. Every day more and more discoveries are being made about this devastating condition. What is for certain [...] http://bit.ly/4lAZoO

The Top 10 Health Benefits of Kissing

Health Benefits of Kissing have been documented in medical studies offering amazing advantages for a long and healthy life. Below is the Top 10 Health Benefits of Kissing.
1.Those who kiss their partner goodbye each morning live five years longer than those who don’t.
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