Health

Most types of personal and home cleaning products come in antibacterial formulas. These products promise to get rid of 99.9% of germs. In fact, some brands of hand lotions, soaps, and cleansers market their products around their antibacterial properties. But are antibacterial products really all that? Is getting rid of bacteria a good idea? In today’s post, we are listing …

Hyperacidity is a condition wherein the stomach produces excessive gastric juices and gas, causing heartburn, belching, and flatulence. When left untreated, gastric issues could lead to throat problems, including esophageal cancer. In Ayurveda, hyperacidity is caused by the aggravation of Pitta dosha. When the Pitta dosha is aggravated, the acid starts climbing up towards the esophagus. To ease symptoms and …

Mangosteen is a tropical evergreen tree native to South East Asia. The mangosteen tree is cultivated for its fruit. The fruit is similar in size to an average orange. It has purple rind and white flesh. The mangosteen fruit has a tangy, sweet taste and inedible seeds. As with most fruits from its genus, the mangosteen is a rich source …

Towels and clothing could spread germs and viruses. That’s why if a loved one is infected by something, make sure to clean all beddings, towels, and clothing to prevent re-infection. But what kinds of diseases can towels spread throughout the household? Check out our list below: Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis – also known as pink eye – is a highly contagious eye …

Crohn’s disease is a digestive disorder that cause inflammation on the lining of the intestines. It’s a form of inflammatory bowel disease. The inflammation causes a range of symptoms including severe diarrhea, abdominal pains, weight loss and even malnutrition. The inflammation starts in the intestines and then spreads gradually into the deeper layers of the affected bowel tissues. The pain …

Pelvic floor dysfunction refers to a group of disorders that affect the pelvic bone floor. The pelvic floor is composed of a sheet of muscles that pass from the rectum to the anal canal. The anal canal is surrounded by the anal sphincter complex. Pelvic floor dysfunction is mostly caused by weak, tight or impaired sacroiliac joint, lower back, coccyx, …