Hemorrhoids or piles is swollen, inflammated veins around the anus or lower rectum. The general cause is excessive stress and pressure on the rectal veins and valves. This causes the muscle that support the hemorrhoidal vessels to weaken resulting in a sac like protrusion inside the rectal canal or outside under the skin around the anus.

Hemorrhoids can occur at any age but is noticed more amongst young women, pregnant women and people suffering from restricted bowel movement and prolonged constipation. Excessive drinking of alcohol and caffeine can also cause hemorrhoids. It can also be caused by people suffering from diarrhoea and obesity.

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Millions of people across the globe suffer from emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression. Both are caused due to chemical imbalances in our body. In both the cases, the individual tend to be irritable and lethargic by nature. It reduces the appetite level too. Negative feelings like hopelessness, fear, pessimism sets in the minds of people who get into depression or live in anxiety. A problem in breathing is also observed, along with nausea and sleep disorders. Often these kinds of people alienate themselves from society and friends.

Some of the handy tips to cope with anxiety and depression:

• Do Meditation and Exercise: One of the best and natural ways to cope with anxiety and depression. Meditation has a direct impact on the emotional state of your being. …Click here to read more

Cholesterol is fat like substance that gets deposited on the arterial walls creating health hazards. Though cholesterol is required by our body for its normal functioning, but excess of it causes clogging of arteries. HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol is called good cholesterol as it does not harm the body. Liver can eliminate this type of cholesterol and does not allow to get built up on arteries. However, it is the LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) and the VLDL (Very Low Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol that impairs the normal body functioning and is called bad cholesterol. Trouble occurs when excess cholesterol from outside clog the arteries and restricts blood flow leading to heart diseases and stroke.

Some useful tips to lower bad cholesterol:

• Proper diet reduces bad cholesterol. Avoid fat in diet. Instead of butter, margarine can be a good supplement. Do not skip on breakfast, instead of eggs, ready-to-eat cereals help lower bad cholesterol. …Click here to read more

Pregnancy causes physical as well as emotional changes that affect all spheres of activities in a woman’s life. During pregnancy a woman’s body takes in everything to nurture and provide comfort to her baby in the womb. From the conception, till the delivery, the marathon 36 weeks everything in a woman’s body is under strain, from the digestive systems to the muscles and joints.

This leads to a number of common complaints and niggles

• Nausea is the first symptom that lasts for sometimes 15 weeks to throughout pregnancy. It can be warded off by drinking lot of fruit juices and clear and healthy soups. Flatulence can also be avoided by plenty of drinks. Avoid caffeinated beverages.

• Backache is another common complaint during pregnancy. With the increase in the weight at the front, it gives pressure on the spine, creating the pain. Light exercises, yoga and often swimming helps to keep the backache at bay.

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There exist various forms of worm infestation. It is called infestation and not infection because there is no production of antigen-antibody to fight these worms. These worms are like parasites that infest to keep living on the host or carrier. Worm infestation is mainly caused by contaminated food and water. Poor hygiene, lack of cleanliness, bare foot walking, undercooked non vegetarian foods and getting into contact with infected environment-lands which is contaminated with human and animal excreta are the few other causes.

Most common worm is “pinworm” amongst human. A large percentage of intestinal worm infection is caused by these pinworms. “ Roundworm” is another type caused by fungus and the infected area looks like a patchy ring. The other types mostly found in the pets are the “tapeworm” and “hookworm”. Some of the symptoms of worm infestation are fever, worms in stool, wheezing, loss of appetite with gas trouble and bloated abdomen, abdominal discomfort with constipation or diarrhea, grinding the teeth, restlessness at night, lack of concentration and growth retardation, anal or vaginal itch and skin rashes.

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Overweight or obesity has become a disease. One needs to be meticulous if one has to shed the extra pounds. Excessive fat leads to various diseases like threats of cardiac arrest, high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes, arthritis etc. Moreover, overweight also creates problem to do the daily chores also. It reduces your energy level to a large extent. You feel tired very quickly. Obesity affects your appearance and it often result in low self esteem.

It is soon becoming a very serious concern. But, however it is never too late or too busy to kick start a fitness regime to lead a more social and productive life. Keeping fit is great, but the question is how to control the munching snacks now and then, drinking sodas while watching movies and then reduce weight. It is advisable not to go for any short cuts to weight loss like-skip meals or taking diet pills. This is because any pill has side effects too.

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Sleep disorders is a common health hazard among millions of us today. This affects a person in all spheres of activities- be it driving, working at home or going out to socialise or being at an important corporate meeting. The cause of it varies from individual to individual.
Nowadays to sleep well is a blessing for one and all. In this modern, frantic pace of life, getting stressed out is a common health hazard eventually resulting g in disturbed sleep or even sometimes lack of sleep. The lack of restful sleep takes a heavy toll on the health and you tend to be sluggish and irritable by nature. It also has a negative impact on your daily work life balance. Some common sleep disorders are insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome and narcolepsy. Some of the causes of sleeplessness are: stress, depression, aging, excitement and many others.

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Your eyes shine so bright, but these dark circles beneath, robs you off your beauty. Do you think that putting up late to finish the quarterly reporting, or watching late night movies, or working on the laptop for a long time is the reason, then you are very wrong.

Mostly these dark under eye circles are nothing but mere bruises. To elaborate it biologically is our skin under the eye is thinnest and we have innumerable blood capillaries passing through it. The red blood cells line up and often result in leak capillaries causing the bruise. It is the combination of capillaries near the surface and the translucent skin that makes the discoloration so apparent. And that is the reason why your dark circles stare back at you in the mirror.

However research suggests that dark circles can sometimes be hereditary too. The lack of basic nutrients and balanced diet too might cause discoloration of the skin under the eye.

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Sleep is a time when you are simply not awake. But, you should not mistaken it as waste of time. Sleep energizes you for the next day to perform efficiently and effectively. Chemicals called neurotransmitters control sleep. It restores the chemical balance in your body to perform the everyday work without any hassles. A good night sleep is extremely important to stay fit and healthy.

Previously people thought that sleep to be a dormant part in our everyday existence. However it is proved to be playing a pivotal role in our good physical and mental being. Various research studies suggests that in our sleep the brain does lot of functioning and sleep has five important phases too. However, the requirement of sleep varies between people. An infant needs 16 hours of sleep, while an adult requirement is average 8-9 hours.

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Our skin is often neglected by us even though it is subjected to harsh conditions. Most of us assume that taking bath once a day is enough for keeping it clean. Of course, you need not wash yourself every now and then. Still, using a skin care is a must in the modern polluted environment. As the skin cells age, it is more difficult to have a firm and glowing skin.

Youngsters experiment with harmful chemicals and ruin their naturally fresh skin. However, your skin needs some royal treatment at times. It is imperative to know that ‘skin age’ is different from your actual one. You might be aged 20 but appear 25 because your skin makes you looks so. This is same in cases where some look younger than their actual age.

You should pamper your skin by identifying your skin type and choosing suitable treatment. People might have dry or oily skin, combination skin or normal skin. Depending upon the skin types, go for a particular natural or cosmetic skin care.

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To stay fit and to perform well, health is the most important factor in our life. We should never ignore its importance in our day-to-day existence. If you are healthy, you can accomplish everything in life. To see the unseen, to hear the unheard and to do all the impossible, living in good health is crucial. So healthy diet and proper nutrition is the need of the hour. Food provides the energy and nutrients to be healthy. Nutrients include protein, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins (A, B, C, D, E and K) and minerals. There is no alternative to good food habits to stay healthy and kicking. Good nutrition should be a part of overall healthy living. By taking steps towards healthy living one can also reduce risks on stroke, heart attack, cancer and other serious diseases. Regular screening by doctors is also essential to remain healthy.

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