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Vitex: How Chasteberry Boosts Female Fertility Termed Vitex Agnus-Castus, Chasteberry is known as Vitex as well. This is a herb which taps the healing power of nature to correct hormone related imbalances. Women have overcome infertility for centuries using this amazing herb. Berries from the Vitex tree are used to […]
What is Phlebitis? Phlebitis is a condition characterized by vein inflammation. When the inflammation is due to one/more blood clots in the vein, it is called thrombophlebitis. Phlebitis occurs in veins on the skin’s surface, in which case it is known as superficial phlebitis. It also is found in varicose […]
What is Curcumin? Curcumin is a compound of turmeric. An active compound, curcumin is a polyphenol which gives this popular Indian spice a glowing yellow shade. Apart from being a dietary supplement, it is also a food colorant. Turmeric has descended from the Curcuma longa plant, which belongs to the […]
As with most things, there are both good reasons to drink coffee as well as a few reasons that might deter you from drinking it—but we are not here for the latter. This is for those who are looking for the positive effect that their daily cup of java is […]
To be more specific it can be said that almost one-third of children around the globe is overweight or suffering from obesity, and day by day the number is increasing. Though among children the health related issues due to obesity are quite fewer than those of adults but still it […]
Caffeine: More Than Just Coffee A lot of beverages, foods, and even medicines contain caffeine. This includes tea, coffee, soda, power bars, energy drinks, cocoa, chocolates and pain medication. People respond in different ways to caffeine, with some people being sensitive to caffeine and others allergic to it. Caffeine intolerance […]
Asthma: Definition and Introduction A chronic, long-standing condition where airways carrying air to the lungs undergo narrowing and inflammation, asthma is a disorder which cannot be cured, though it can be treated and managed. Airways of asthmatic patients are sensitive and tend to respond to triggers in the atmosphere that […]
Depression: What is It? Feeling depressed involves hopelessness and has been traced to learned helplessness, a concept proposed by psychologist Martin Seligman. Depression is manifested at affective, cognitive and behavioral levels. Feelings of depression are a normal reaction to a loss of any kind, life’s problems or low self-esteem. When […]