We go to dermatologist when we face problems related to skin, hair and nails. Though these problems are not life threatening, they still are problem enough and demand to be cured. Most people go through issues like acne, pimples, excessive dry or oily skin, yellow nails, thinning hair, hair loss, stagnant hair growth, damaged hair, facial hair removal and many such problems. Though an expert help is mostly needed to solve these problems, an expert opinion will help even more to avoid these problems. Here are some tips and advice to avoid skin related problems from the dermatologists. First, they break your myths on skin care. Not all natural skin care products are safe. Natural remedies are good but there is a right way to use them. Knowing about all the ingredients you put in natural remedies should be used the right way in the right amount and at the right time. Don’t believe everything you read on the internet. (ironic, yes!) SPF are not just for sunny days. You are supposed to use SPF even in the evening and on non-sunny days to protect your skin from getting damaged from harmful rays. You need an SPF in winters and monsoons just as much as you need them in summers.

Frequent urination is a condition which forces someone to urinate on a persistent basis, leading to reduced bladder control and sometimes even severe urinary tract infections or complications. There is no one specific trigger for frequent urination, but some of the causes include drinking a lot of fluids, alcohol, and more. This condition affects your regular routine and sleep for that matter, urging you to frequently use the loo which can also be embarrassing in social situations. Normally, the frequency to urinate for men and women for that matter, is 4“6 times a day on an average. If you are exceeding this number, chances are you are experiencing the first signs of frequent urination. Other signs and symptoms include blood in your urine, red or dark brown urine, painful urination, pain in your lower abdomen or goring whilst urinating, difficulty in urinating even with frequent urges, loss of bladder control and even fever are some of the first indicators. There are a number of risk factors in case of a urinary tract infection which include not staying hydrated in fear of frequent urination, not emptying your bladder completely, vaginal inflammation, and irritation amongst many others. Compulsive urge to urinate also lead to an overactive bladder which is not good in the long term.

Had a leg day at the gym and got your leg attacked by muscle cramps? Well, we do understand the excruciating pain you may be going true. These cramps are no less than a nightmare and lead you to have sleepless nights and helpless days. Legs cramps most commonly hit the calves and can obstruct your movement for long. This occurs due to contraction of a muscle that you may have applied too much pressure on or is overused. An underlying reason for this can be that your body does not receive enough hydration, thus, obstructing the smooth functioning of your muscles. This may not be the only reason and there can be underlying factors such as weakness in the body, diabetes, irregular blood pressure, etc. The older generation is likely to fall prey to cramps in the legs. Muscle cramps in the leg do not indicate a serious or major issue and here are some remedies that you can practice at home for relief – Gentle stretching exercises – It is advisable to immediately bring to halt the activity that may have triggered the cramp. Hold your leg and perform gentle exercises while moving your leg back and forth.

Inguinal hernia When bulging occurs in a particular portion of bowel through the inguinal canal, it is called inguinal hernia. The tissue from the inner lining of the abdomen and the fatty tissues from the interiors of abdomen combine to create the bulge. The tissues may also come from the intestines. When you are thinking of the symptoms that hernia-affected patients, especially those suffering from inguinal hernia show, the ones listed below cannot be missed. – A bulge that is seen on one of the two sides of the pubic bone. The bulge becomes more prominent when a person is in upright posture. It becomes prominent even when you cough or sneeze or strain. – The portion where the bulge is seen often feels painful. Some people report a burning sensation. – There is a feeling of discomfort near the groin. The discomfort slowly turns into pain. This discomfort or pain mainly occurs when you cough or bend over or even try to lift something up. – Your groin may feel heavy or weak or you may sense a dragging feeling in the region of your groin. – The testicles may swell up and produce a sense of pain. This happens when the protruding intestine slowly comes down to the scrotum.

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) normally presents signs and symptoms related to the malfunctioning of heart. As the heart beats fast and its rhythmic contractions are not regular, some symptoms start to appear. They vary from person to person, but the most common are chest pain and activity intolerance. You will feel the urge not to continue with any exercise because the heart is not capable of maintaining a normal rhythmic contraction to supply blood to the lungs and the entire body. Below are some of the symptoms that AFib is indicative of: Manifestation of congestive cardiac failure This is normally a collection of signs that resemble those of heart failure. They include shortness of breath and ischemia of the heart muscles as evidenced by low blood pressure. The patient may also feel tired and experience palpitations as the body has not enough blood to carry its metabolic processes. These signs are found in people experiencing a lowered level of consciousness and decreased mental functioning because the blood is not well supplied to the brain. Manifestations that are normally evidenced through other body systems First, when you are lying down flat, the shortness of breath normally increases. You feel more disturbed and you don’t want to always involve yourself in extraneous exercises.

The one word that makes all the difference in our game to fight weight loss, is calories. We’ve organized a plan for you, which can make you fix the calorie chart that torments your diet plan. F ree diet meal plans are a great way to bring down your calorie consumption to 1200 calories, the lowest one can manage in a day. Breakfast: You need a truck load of energy to progress in the day, and what better than a glass of fresh juice? 1 cup of orange juice, ½ cup oatmeal, 1 cup low fat yogurt and black coffee or herbal tea. This is just the combination you need to begin your day, with the healthiest items you’ll find in any diet freak’s kitchen. A slice of whole wheat toast greased with a tablespoon of butter. ½ cup canned fruit cocktail, which is a fruit salad with juice. A cup of trim milk can be another alternative to your breakfast menu. You can choose to alternate between the two. Snack: Who said dieting is boring when you can have delicious and colorful foods, and treats in a snack. In case your hesitant to go on with the smoothie every day, a medium sized banana should fill you equally.

Menopause marks the end of a woman’s reproductive life. During the years of transition the woman suffers symptoms like hot flashes, redness of skin, anxiety etc. Most of these symptoms fade off in a year or two. With the topsy-turvy menstrual patterns, it is extremely difficult to ascertain the exact date of ovulation and plan sex. It is easy to conceive in this milieu. This, if not exactly dangerous, is undesired as babies conceived during the transitional period run a very high risk of abnormalities like Down’s syndrome and many physical defects. With the resetting of hormones at new levels, it is not uncommon to develop lingering chronic conditions. The conditions that linger on into post menopause are vaginal dryness and itching, vaginal discharge, insomnia, weight gain, stress incontinence and urinary infections. One becomes more susceptible to more serious ailments. There is increased chances of some major ailments such as heart diseases and osteoporosis. Osteoporosis: Estrogen, a female hormone, has a beneficial effect on preserving the bone mass in women. Post menopause, the levels of this hormone come down, which results in loss of bone material. A systematic physical activity, like regular walking etc. helps control the loss of bone mass.

An individual experiences carpal tunnel syndrome when there is a considerable amount of strain present on his/her median nerve. This disorder can occur because of existing health conditions, overexertion of the wrist or pregnancy. If one is suffering from carpal tunnel, the first thing they must do is seek counsel from the doctor. This is because carpal tunnel syndrome can be an indicator/symptom of a major illness. So, it is of utmost importance that you rule out all the risks associated with your current health issues. Here’s how you can use simple and effective remedies to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. Use a splint It is quite common to experience pain, tingling or numbness in the hand, right after you wake up in the morning. So, you can use a splint to keep your hand stabilized, so that unconscious movements don’t trigger discomfort in your median nerve. If you are confused about when and how to wear the splint, have a word with your doctor to clear any reservations. Unwind It is crucial that you give your hand a break from all the strenuous tasks. If you can’t avoid these activities entirely, then ensure that you take small breaks, so that you don’t overexert your wrist.

Do you usually have a runny nose and itchy, burning sensation in your eyes? Does this specifically happen around the time of spring? This could be a bodily reaction to pollen grains floating around with the breeze. What is pollen allergy? Pollen grains are tiny grain-like structures or powdered substances that are released by the male parts of the flowers. They are transported with the help of wind, insects, and animals to make reproduction possible. Pollen allergies are common throughout the United States and this more common during spring. Knowing the right source of allergy There are more than a hundred varieties of pollen floating with the breeze. It is not necessary for one to be allergic to all pollen seeds. Determining which pollen causes an uneasy sort of a feeling is important. You could be allergic to pollen from the cedar tree but still be fine around the birch tree. This is something known as specific allergy. What causes allergies Researchers and health experts are yet to find the exact cause behind any kind of allergies. However, science suggests that the immune system ducts become inflamed seconds after an encounter with any allergy-causing agent in the environment. Allergens exist in the environment in the form of proteins.

After your kid turns seven, you need to focus on what kind of new or additional vaccines he/she might need. During this second phase of the vaccine schedule, you can get your child vaccinated if they have missed out on any important immunizations. These vaccines might also be a part of vaccination series which your kid has had been taking since they were a baby. Here is an important list of vaccines which are recommended by the CDC’s child vaccine schedule for teens and preteens. Tetanus, diptheria, pertussis vaccine (Tdap) The Tdap vaccine immunizes your kids against diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus. In the second phase of the child vaccine schedule, this vaccine is often given to the kids when they are around 11 or 12, if they have been following the immunization pattern and have never opted for TD booster. Teenagers can take the Tdap dose if they have missed the first immunization while they will 11 or 12. Hepatitis B This vaccine can be given to your kids when they are between the age 7 to 18 years. Ensure that you consult your doctor first to gain a clear insight into dose amount and frequencies. Hepatitis A If your kid never got a Hepatitis vaccine as a baby or a toddler, then you must visit a doctor to get them one.

Food poisoning is the result of the consumption of contaminated food. It is also referred to as a food-borne illness. Therefore, if a person intakes spoiled or toxic food, he or she can be diagnosed with food poisoning. In case you are looking for how to treat food poisoning, here are some of the measures that can help you get cured. But before checking on how to treat food poisoning, here are some of the symptoms of food poisoning: Nausea Abdominal pain Vomiting Diarrhea Mild fever Loss of appetite Headache Weakness Dehydration In some of the cases, food poisoning can be life threatening as well. In these cases, the symptoms of food poisoning include: Diarrhea that continues for more than three or four days The person may have trouble in speaking or seeing Severe dehydration and dry mouth. This also leads to passing of urine and body is unable to keep the fluids down. In some of the cases, the person suffering from severe form of food poisoning can also experience bloody urine It is highly suggested that in the event of any of the symptoms as mentioned above, the person should immediately consult the doctor. How to treat food poisoning If a person has food poisoning, the first and foremost thing is to keep oneself hydrated.