Buying a new phone is exciting and with the many options available in the market, there are a lot of choices and each one might not fit your needs. You’ll need to be mindful of the primary function you’d like to use your phone before zeroing on one. eg. If you are a huge Instagram fan you would need a smartphone with a great camera. Likewise, if you send a lot of emails and work primarily from your phone you’d need one with a good processor. Android smartphones remain the top choice of people and most big brands use the Android operating system. From budget-friendly to high-end, you’ll always find something that suits you. Here’s what you’ll need to look for when choosing from the sea of Android smartphones available to you. 1. Fulfill your needs- Choose one that can fulfill your need. Do you need a good battery backup? Or do you need a great camera? Do you want a dual SIM smartphone? This is the most important thing to do. 2. Easy to use- Make sure you can use the phone easily, one-handed or two, whatever your preference is. Some stores will allow you to check features and the touch and feel of the phone.

Insurance is extremely important as it provides you with financial safety in times when you and your family need it the most. Insurance is especially useful in times of emergencies such as death, accident, or disability of a family member; theft of valuable assets; destruction of property due to man-made or natural disasters; damage to automobiles; theft or damage to goods in your factory or storage facilities; and so on. There are several financial benefits to getting insurance. Listed below are some of the reasons why getting insurance is beneficial and necessary. Insurance provides stability to business and family life:  insurance plays a vital role in offering a financial safety net in times of dire need. By getting life insurance, financial support can be provided to the family in the case of the death of an insured family member. By getting your business insured, you can safeguard it from sudden and unexpected incidents such as theft, destruction of equipment, or damage to property. Reduces financial burden during difficult times:  Losing a family member can be very difficult. Moreover, it could prove to be financially straining if the person was an earning member of the family. By getting insurance, the financial stress after one’s passing can be reduced.

Constipation is the difficulty in the proper functioning of the bowel movements characterized by infrequent stools, which generally lasts for a day or two. People suffering from constipation have fewer than three bowel movements in a week, on an average. Although, it is not usually a chronic disorder, yet some people experience it. As a result, it causes a lot of trouble in a person’s day to day activity. It is very likely that the difficulty in passage of stool will definitely cause havoc in the body of the individual, especially the digestive tract. Causes of constipation Generally, any kind of blockage in the rectum or colon is likely to cause constipation. This results in a too slow movement of the stool or even complete stoppage. Other causes like colon cancer, anal fissures, narrowing of the colon, rectal cancer, and rectum bulge at the back of the vagina, etc. Even difficulty in muscles and nerves are also likely to cause constipation. People suffering from Parkinson’s disease, injury in the spinal cord, and people with multiple sclerosis are known to have constipation. Frequent use of laxatives is also a probable cause. Sometimes, pregnancy, diabetes, a low fiber diet, an underactive thyroid may also be the reason for experiencing constipation.

Nicotine is a substance that is present in cigarettes. Smoking cigarettes is the number one cause of preventable death in the United States. A tolerance to nicotine develops with long term use. Thus, when nicotine exposure is stopped, within a few hours, the user begins to experience withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal often conjures up feelings of anxiety and a perception of increased stress. These negative feelings coupled with the loss of the reward response makes nicotine highly addictive. Untreated withdrawal has several side effects which can lead to feelings of the following: Irritability Depression Restlessness Anxiety Difficulty getting along with others Difficulty concentrating Increased hunger and eating Inability to sleep Tobacco cravings Difficulty sleeping Tobacco cravings Hedonic dysregulation (or the inability to feel pleasure from activities that use to be enjoyable) Smoking Cessation One solution that has been proposed is nicotine replacement therapies. These are treatments that administer nicotine in ways other than through tobacco products and smoking to reduce the harmful effects of ingesting tobacco products while still addressing the addiction to nicotine. However, because these methods introduce nicotine into the bloodstream more slowly than smoking, most smokers are not satisfied with them. A preferred treatment would be a method of smoking nicotine other than using a cigarette.

Lymphoma is classified as cancer that develops within the lymphatic system, or the body’s germ defense system, which is made up of the spleen, bone marrow, and lymph nodes (and glands). Lymphomas occur in two main types—Hodgkin’s lymphoma (also known as Hodgkin’s disease), and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Oncologists and doctors recommend lymphoma course of treatment that aims to destroy all traces of cancerous cells (if possible) while easing cancer symptoms and improving patient life quality with treatments leading to prolonged remission (or living cancer free). Treatments are typically based on several different factors, including: Lymphoma type Cancer stage or progression rate Patient health, age, and preferences Most cases of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (roughly 80%) respond well when the cancer is localized to a specific area of the body, and when treated with a combination of the following: 1. Watch and wait In cases of slow progressing non-Hodgkin lymphomas, doctors may opt to wait and surveil the cancer with periodic testing and monitoring. A course of treatment will be decided once symptoms begin to interfere with quality of life. 2. Radiation therapy Radiotherapy is a treatment that direct high-powered energy rays (or protons) directly at cancerous cells to kill them. 3. Chemotherapy Chemotherapy employs powerful drugs, either intravenously or orally, to destroy cancerous cells.

Nearing your 40’s and having  irregular periods ? You may be transitioning into a new phase biologically. Welcome to the menopause stage. Women in the United States reach their menopause around the age of 50, but due to lifestyle changes and other factors, the average age of menopause is slowly coming down. All women face menopause in their life – it’s a part of female life. But you have to understand that menopause brings with it a host of other physical, emotional and cognitive symptoms, which if not addressed properly would disturb the internal equilibrium. In order to help you gracefully transition into menopause, we have listed the 10 most significant symptoms of menopause and have also outlined the strategies for handling them: 1. A sudden hot sensation As menopause sets in, the  estrogen levels  in the blood tend to fall. If the fall is gradual, you will miss the temperature differences, but if it is sudden, you will feel a hot sensation suddenly that will spread from the head to the toe of your body for no reason. This is called “hot flashes”. You can avoid these hot flashes by staying in places where the temperature is cool, and avoid getting tensed or anxious (as these emotions trigger hot flashes).

When we go on a binge eating spree, we do not think of the consequences of the same, and the next morning we repent our callous attitude towards food. Indigestion, nausea, acid reflux, etc. every disorder of the stomach is waiting to afflict you if you don’t watch what you eat. However, these digestive issues can be taken care of with an antacid or proper diet, but a more formidable version of acid reflux, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), needs more than a plain antacid. What is GERD? GERD is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophagus sphincter (LES), the ring of muscle between the esophagus and the stomach, which causes people to experience heartburn or acid indigestion. GERD is often caused due to low stomach acid, ulcers, dehydration, or diaphragmatic dysfunction, and causes great discomfort until the time it is present. Usually, people opt for medications to reduce acid reflux, one of the most prominent symptoms of GERD. However, there are instances when these medications do more harm than good, especially when you experience side-effects of the same. In such cases, you can opt for home remedies for the treatment of GERD. Here are some tried and tested natural treatment for GERD.

While no cure for asthma currently exists, there are medications available that can help stabilize the condition and reduce the frequency of, or even prevent, further asthma attacks. Some patients can outgrow asthma. Those afflicted with persistent or intermittent asthma can use medication to manage the symptoms. For asthma patients, it is important to avoid known triggers of asthma and be aware of the warning signs of an acute attack. Doctors and medical providers will prescribe medication based on the asthma symptoms exhibited and severity types of asthma . Commonly used asthma medications include bronchodilators, corticosteroids, leukotriene modifiers, and mast cell stabilizers. Bronchodilators Short acting beta adrenergic blockers. e.g. Albuterol Short acting bronchodilators are often the first line of treatment for patients who have low severity cases and exhibit asthma symptoms less than twice a week. They are administered by inhaler in order to open up the airways during an asthma attack. Long acting beta adrenergic blockers. Salmeterol, formoterol, etc Used for maintenance and administered daily via inhaler. Beta agonists are medications that bind to the beta receptors on the muscles surrounding the bronchial tree and cause them to relax so that the airways can remain open. [article_content_pin link=”https://www.pinterest.com/pin/636696466042707732/” size=”medium”] Inhaled corticosteroids Common brands include Flovent, Beclovent, and Pulmicort.

When the immune system of the body vehemently reacts to any foreign particle or allergen, such conditions are called as allergies. Due to ingestion, an application on skin, injecting inside the body or by stings of insects and contact with certain materials, allergies can occur, although the reaction to allergens differs from person to person. The common types of allergies include – Food Allergy It is more popular among infants but also can happen to adults after consuming one or more type of food and even if the affected has been eating that for the past years. Eggs, fish, shellfish, eggplant, soy, nuts, etc. can cause this allergy. Dust allergy Quite common in the industrial urban area with polluted air, this allergy results in continuous sneezing. Pet allergy Animal furs or feathers can cause this from inhaling or coming in contact with skin, even if the animal is not nearby. Latex allergy Usage of any Latex products like gloves or shoes can cause this allergy which is not fatal and can be treated by limiting the use of Latex. Sinusitis Around 31 million citizens suffer from a runny nose and headache due to sinusitis that can be a result of climate change.

Nasal congestion is a common symptom in rhinitis (both allergic and nonallergic), rhinosinusitis and nasal polyposis. Congestion can also be caused by physical obstruction of nasal passages and/or modulation of sensory perception. Mucosal inflammation underlies many of the specific and interrelated factors that contribute to nasal congestion, as well as other symptoms of both allergic rhinitis and rhinosinusitis. A wide range of biologically active agents (eg, histamine, tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukins, cell adhesion molecules) and cell types contribute to inflammation, which can manifest as venous engorgement, increased nasal secretions and tissue swelling/edema, ultimately leading to impaired airflow and the sensation of nasal congestion. Inflammation-induced changes in the properties of sensory afferents (eg, expression of peptides and receptors) that innervate the nose can also contribute to altered sensory perception, which may result in a subjective feeling of congestion. Increased understanding of the mechanisms underlying inflammation can facilitate improved treatment selection and the development of new therapies for congestion.Saline sprays also help keep the cilia in your nose healthy. Cilia are small hair-like structures that help humidify air going to your lungs, trap bacteria to keep them from entering the cells and aid your sense of smell. By keeping cilia healthy, saline sprays may help treat rhinitis and sinusitis, studies show.

When it comes to feeding your dog, don’t you wish sometimes Fido would bark up or point a paw at the bagged or canned, chicken or beef pet food of his choice in the grocery aisle? Sometimes it takes a lot of trial and error to find a food your dog likes and that’s also good for him or her. If you’ve never owned another pet, it can be difficult to venture outside what the vet or breeder recommends. We love our pets, and want to feed them the highest quality, healthful food, but how can you choose between canned or dry food? Here’s the scoop on your pooch’s nutritional needs when it comes to choosing between a wet and dry dog food: 1. Convenient feeding and storage If you’re after a dog food that’s easy to feed your dog, dry dog kibble is the less messy option. Even if Fido is a messy eater, you can sweep away strewn kibbles without much upkeep. However, wet food may produce stains and mess on your kitchen floor. Dry dog food is also easier to measure out meal rations compared to wet canned foods. Dry dog food also dominates when it comes to less food spoilage.