Yoga increases blood flow to reproductive organs, improves endocrine function and hormonal balance and is also known to reduce discomfort associated with IVF treatment. For couples yearning to conceive, but unable to do so, it is NOT the end of the road. There are several Fertility Treatments and Assisted Reproductive Procedures, to help get pregnant. Using In Vitro Fertilization has become widely acceptable and common amongst infertile couples and the stigma is fast wearing...

  Those who smoke tobacco on a daily basis are putting themselves at risk of cancer. Cancer is definitely not good news. But there is good news in the vicinity. For some of the most common types of Cancer, there are early screening tests that can help detect the disease in an early stage. When detected earlier, there is more scope for treatment, which increases chances of survival. Now that is definitely good news. You...

  AGEING IS A FACT OF LIFE, LOOKING YOUR AGE IS NOT - GLOWING SKIN IS ALWAYS IN. CHEMICAL PEELS: EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THEM   HIGHLIGHTS:   WHAT IS CHEMICAL PEEL? WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF CHEMICAL PEEL? IS CHEMICAL PEEL SAFE? WHO IS A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR A CHEMICAL PEEL? WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER A CHEMICAL PEEL? WHEN TO CONSIDER CHEMICAL PEELS? WHO SHOULD NOT GET A...

  Unhealthy saturated and trans fats are what contribute to heart disease and the Mediterranean Diet is free of them. There are several diets out there that make a ton of promises from weight loss to delaying the aging process. However, most restrictive diets leave out vital nutrients or promote excessive intake of a certain food-type, that could lead to health complications   WHILE CHOOSING A CERTAIN DIET PLAN:   Make sure the food you...

  Memory loss is the most common and earliest symptom of Alzheimer's. As the disease progresses, the person may even forget how to do simple everyday activities such as bathing and dressing. Alzheimer's Disease affects those past their 60s, but it is not a natural part of aging. We often tend to expect older people to be forgetful or spaced out. We attribute these qualities to their age and ignore it. Only when their memory...

  Rubbing the ears vigorously with a towel can damage the ear canal which increases risk of infection. Don't let the name deceive you. One could develop Swimmer's Ear without even stepping into the swimming pool! Wetness is the culprit here and that happens even during a regular bath.   WHAT IS SWIMMER'S EAR?   When water stays in the ear after a long swim or shower, it gives room to the growth of bacteria...

  Don't wait for a toothache to schedule a visit to the dentist. A general visit to the dentist once in 3 months will help diagnose dental issues before they get painful and out of control! When talking about healthy practices and healthy living, the one thing overlooked most often is Oral Hygiene. However, a clean mouth is the first step to happy, infection-free life. And maintaining good oral health and hygiene is easily achievable,...

  If you have not hit the gym in months, making a plan to workout 2 hours a day, 7 days a week, is most likely not going to last for more than the first week! Start slow, with a regimen that you can sustain for a long time. The year end is always a season of mixed feelings. The holidays are stressful as they are joyous. We all look forward to the break and...

  ADHD medication can reduce and even eliminate many of the problems of the condition, without having an addictive influence on the child/ adult when taken as prescribed by the doctor In recent times Attention-Deficit Hyperactive Disorder or ADHD for short, has become a tag for any child that has a little extra energy than the rest. Schools are quick to suspect ADHD in children who cannot sit still in the classroom and end up...

  The first few days or even weeks are more about getting the baby used to the idea of chewing and swallowing and exploring tastes, rather than nutrition. Every little milestone that your baby crosses makes you swell with pride. These little achievements are significant in understanding the physiological development of the baby. However, you cannot force them to happen. Every child takes his or her own time to move from one milestone to the...