A boil, or skin abscess, is a localized infection deep in the skin. A boil generally starts as a reddened, tender area. Over time, the area becomes firm and hard. Eventually, the centre of the abscess softens and becomes filled with white cells that the body sends to fight the infection. This collection of white […]
The bodies defence mechanism works over time to react against foreign particles which may pose danger to normal functioning of the human system. These foreign particles are known as Allergens.People who are known to be allergic, respond to harmless allergens in an exaggerated manner thus resulting in irritations and discomfort to the body.There are several
Acne known as Pimples is a common disorder developed in teenagers and at times in young adults due to the inflammation of skin, as superficial skin eruption caused by the blockage of skin pores.Usually acne appears on the face but can extend to neck, chest and back also.What are the causes of Acne?During adolescence, there
Here are some procedures which help in caring your skin :CleansingThis is top priority if you want to have good skin.A quick cleanse in the morning (to remove toxins that have reached the surface via the sweat glands) and a thorough cleanse at night are important for every skin type. Soap doesn’t remove make-up and
In addition to changing with age, your skin can also change from day to day. The environment and the climatic conditions in which you live are major influences on the condition of your skin. Long distance travel is a specially stressful situation for the skin. However, if you make simple adaptations to your skin care
Human skin has been divided into the following categories:Normal Skin, Combination Skin, Greasy Skin, Sensitive Skin, Dry Skin, Chapped Skin, Sallow Skin, Withered SkinWe shall be discussing each of them separately. Normal SkinA clear, fine textured, supple and smooth surface which is neither greasy nor dry are some of the characteristics of this type of
Table of Calories Burn in Physical ActivitiesIn the following table an effort has been made to spell out calories spent by an individual in relation to his/her physical activity (For all sexes age-groups).
28. Calories, height-weight & essential nutrients tables Read More »
All foods are rich in various nutrients, as no single food item is an all-contained item that can give essential nutrients to a person to meet his daily requirements thereof. In order to have balanced diet, certain vegetables, fruits, cereals, dairy products, poultry products are required to be blended or not taken in isolation, except
Some persons are born with a likeable nature, everyone is attracted to them. Some are never liked. Others are neither liked nor disliked; they are just ignored. Why? Impartial God is not responsible for the uneven distribution of attractive qualities. The differences in each human’s character are of his own cultivation. He himself has created
Doctors and nutritionists swear by the formula, and parents faithfully hand it down to their children (whether or not they abide by it themselves) : eight glasses of water a day. They talk about its health-giving properties (how good it is for your skin and your system, how it flushes away toxins and waters, how
A tired body and aching limbs crave for attention at the end of a day’s hard work or after a long journey. At such times a hot or cold bath depending upon the weather conditions bring great relief to them. But there is also another way to relieve such aches and pains. It is through
24. Massage—A good exercise and accupressure massage Read More »
Breakfast (7 to 9 a.m.) Lunch and Dinner (12 to 2 p.m., 6 to 8 p.m.) Salad (a mixture of tomato, cucumber, radish lettuce, carrot etc, with salt, pepper and lemon juice or with salad dressing)—about one cup Note: The non-vegetarians can take fish or liver or any sea-food, but should avoid taking meat and
Diet is very important for the patients of inflammation of joints and those who are suffering from obesity. Along with yogic exercises, this diet plan should also be followed.Diet for the arthriticsA proper diet for the arthritics or rheumatic people means—to take what is beneficial and stop what is harmful. With this consideration, they are
Yoga props are supports or aids for learning and teaching Yoga asanas. Yogacharya B.K.S. Iyengar has created numerous yoga props to assist patients in yoga therapy and to help yoga practitioners learn the classical Yoga asanas.In this chapter we have confined ourselves to using only simple objects from every day life when describing how Yoga
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