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You probably have heard about the dangers of smoking. Smoking cigarettes can lead to cancer, stroke, heart disease, lung disease and so forth. Moreover, this bad habit is directly related to a host of dental risks like bad breath, tooth discoloration, gum disease, oral cancer and more. For these reasons, some smokers have turned to electronic cigarettes (or vapes) to consume tobacco. Many people deem e-cigarettes as a generally safer option since they emit fewer toxins than cigarette smoke does. However, this perception has also led to record-breaking numbers of young people who have never smoked before to begin vaping. E-cigarettes are now the most popular tobacco product among children an...

AN IMPORTANT NOTE No supplement will cure or prevent disease. With the 2019 COVID-19 pandemic, it’s especially important to understand that no supplement, diet, or other lifestyle modification other than physical distancing, also known as social distancing, and proper hygiene practices can protect you from COVID-19. Currently, no research supports the use of any supplement to protect against COVID-19 specifically. Your immune system consists of a complex collection of cells, processes, and chemicals that constantly defends your body against invading pathogens, including viruses, toxins, and bacteria. Keeping your immune system healthy year-round is key to preventing infection and diseas...

Nobody likes to share a bed with a snorer. It’s funny at times, but it can rob you of sleep and put a strain on your relationship with your partner. And it can be dangerous. Snoring is a major symptom of a serious condition called sleep apnea, characterized by interrupted breathing throughout the night. It’s a disorder that carries serious long-term health consequences. “Snoring is a marker of the airway being narrow, so it can be a sign of something more sinister, like clinical sleep apnea.” Ask yourself these questions to find out what you know about snoring, sleep apnea and how to tell the difference between the two. SLEEP APNEA HAS CONSEQUENCES THAT SIMPLE SNORING DOES NOT.TRUE. B...

WHAT IS INTERMITTENT FASTING? Intermittent fasting is by definition a brief time period during which you refrain from eating or drinking. It permits a few exceptions like water, tea, coffee, and bone broth. Intermittent fasting shouldn’t be confused with starvation or calorie restriction. It’s simply shorting your time window of eating. It might be helpful to think of intermittent fasting as an eating pattern rather than a diet. With food easily accessible, we’ve been programmed to eat anywhere from three-to-six times per day—and that’s if we’re not grazing on trial mix or sipping on a green juice in between meals. Intermittent fasting sets a limited time window of eating so your body can...

Eczema is a condition in which patches of skin become inflamed, itchy, cracked, and rough. Some types can also cause blisters.Eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition. The most common type is called atopic dermatitis. Eczema is most common in children, but the majority of children will grow out of it by the time they reach adolescence.Eczema can cause discomfort and can vary in severity. It can present differently depending on a person’s age. In people with darker skin tones, the symptoms may be harder to see.Although there is currently no cure, people can treat and prevent eczema flares using home remedies, moisturizers, medications, and lifestyle changes.The following sections will o...

If you get headaches frequently, chances are you usually do not look past the common symptoms that are usually mistaken for everyday headaches. Without assessing the real cause behind any type of headache, we go for quick treatments from pain killers to gulping down 3-4 cups of coffee every day. Research, however, urges us to pay close attention to symptoms and know the difference between a headache and migraine which is much more severe and debilitating for one’s health. Here are the signs you should know about to be sure if it’s a headache or migraine you’re experiencing. What Exactly is Migraine? A migraine is a brain disease that causes various uncomfortable symptoms that can last any...

WAYS TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES EVERYDAYBy Dr. Sneha Madhur Kankaria Eye problems can be easily avoided if you take care of your eyes by practicing some essential eye care habits every day. For anyone confused on how to take care of eyes, here are some simple and very practical methods of eye care. • DO NOT RUB YOUR EYESThe hands might carry dirt, bacteria, and dust, and all of these can reach your eyes each time you touch or rub them. Effective care of eyes involves avoiding touching your eyes to prevent infection and irritation. • PRACTICE FREQUENT HAND WASHINGWash your hands regularly to avoid bacteria and other harmful microorganisms coming to contact with your eyes, eyeglasses, and co...

Deciding to stop smoking is an important and difficult choice. It’s also important that you choose the approach that will work best for you.You may decide to quit smoking completely or to reduce how many cigarettes you smoke gradually over time. If you decide to quit gradually, you’ll want to know how to use a good product and break quitting into manageable chunks.We believe that you’re doing something amazing by quitting smoking. Quitting is a journey, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.Things to Consider About Quitting GraduallyWhen deciding whether to quit gradually, you’ll want to think about these things:• You gain the flexibility to reduce your habit bit by bit.• You can...

Obesity is a chronic and severe lifestyle disorder in which excess fat accumulates in the tissues of the body to an extent that it triggers numerous health problems. Obesity is particularly harmful once it triggers numerous other illnesses in the body, such as diabetes, heart disease and gynecological complaints. Nevertheless, it is a reversible condition that can be successfully treated, by adhering to a healthy, active lifestyle, unless it manifests in very severe forms, wherein prescription medicines and surgery may be necessary. Obesity negatively influences the quality of life of the affected person, leading to tendencies of shame, guilt, low self-esteem, sexual problems and depressio...

Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy. Sometimes your body doesn’t make enough—or any—insulin or doesn’t use insulin well. Glucose then stays in your blood and doesn’t reach your cells. The Science Behind Diabetes The digestive system converts carbohydrates into glucose that enters the blood stream. Cells absorb the glucose with the help of a hormone called insulin, which is made by the pancreas. Beta cells in the pancreas make insulin and release i...