Healthcare

Body odor Body odor is unpleasant odor given off by the body. Body odor causes can vary from person to person based on a number of different factors. It is a direct result of odor compounds that are emitted through the skin and sweat. Cause ❄ You suddenly begin to sweat much more or less than usual ❄ Sweating disrupts your daily routine ❄ You experience night sweats for no apparent reason ❄ You notice a change in your body odor Symptoms ❄ Kidney disease ❄ Liver disease ❄ Fungal infections ❄ Refined sugar Treatment 1. Wash daily with warm water 2. Avoid spicy foods: Like curry, garlic. 3. Shave Underarms 4. Apply Vinegar : Vinegar, whether it’s apple cider or white, can help lower the pH level of the skin for an anti-bacteria environment. 5. Lemon Juice : Cut one fresh lemon into two halves. Rub one half of the lemon on your underarms. Allow it to dry on its own, and then take your shower.

Boils A boil, also called a furuncle, is a deep folliculitis, infection of the hair follicle. It is most commonly caused by infection by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, resulting in a painful swollen area on the skin caused by an accumulation of pus and dead tissue. Boils which are expanded are basically pus-filled nodules. Cause ❄ High fever (especially in children) ❄ Even after several days, the boil does not drain out. ❄ Red streaks on skin ❄ Severe pain ❄ Diabetes or heart disorders ❄ Swelling ❄ Change in appetite Symptoms ❄ Poor hygiene ❄ Poor immune system ❄ Alcoholism ❄ Friction from tight clothing ❄ Diabetes ❄ Poor nutrition ❄ Chemotherapy ❄ Exposure to harsh chemicals Treatment 1. Black Seed : Take some black seeds (kalonji). Grind them to get a paste. Apply this paste on the affected area. 2. Bread Poultice: You are required to soak a slice of bread in warm water or milk. Place the soaked bread directly on the boil. On repeating the process...

Bronchitis Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi (large and medium-sized airways) in the lungs. Symptoms include coughing up mucus, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest discomfort. Bronchitis is divided into two types: acute and chronic. Acute bronchitis is also known as a chest cold. Cause ❄ Chest pain or tightening of chest ❄ complications in breathing ❄ Coughing with mucous ❄ Fever ❄ Muscle ache ❄ Nasal congestion ❄ Tiredness Symptoms ❄ Allergy ❄ Infections ❄ Cough and cold ❄ Changes in the atmosphere ❄ Smoking ❄ Dusty air or fog ❄ Pollution Treatment 1. Turmeric : Add one teaspoon of turmeric powder in a glass of milk. Stir it well and boil for some time. Drink the hot mixture twice or thrice a day. For faster results, do this on an empty stomach. 2. Ginger : Combine one teaspoon each of ginger powder, pepper, and cloves. Take it three times a day with honey or milk. 3. Garlic: Take three garlic cloves. Peel and chop them. Put them in a glas...

Dermatitis (Eczema) Dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a group of diseases that results in inflammation of the skin. These diseases are characterized by itchiness, red skin, and a rash. In cases of short duration there may be small blisters while in long term cases the skin may become thickened. The area of skin involved can vary from small to the entire body. Symptoms No matter which part of the skin is affected, eczema is almost always itchy. Sometimes the itching will start before the rash appears, but when it does, the rash most commonly appears on the face, back of the knees, wrists, hands, or feet. It may also affect other areas as well. Affected areas usually appear very dry, thickened, or scaly. Cause  The specific cause of eczema remains unknown, but it is believed to develop due to a combination of hereditary and environmental factors. Children are more likely to develop eczema if a parent has had it or another atopic disease. If both parents have an atopic ...

Bedwetting (Enuresis) Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, refers to the unintentional passage of urine during sleep. Enuresis is the medical term for wetting, whether in the clothing during the day or in bed at night. Another name for enuresis is urinary incontinence. For infants and young children, urination is involuntary. Wetting is normal for them. Most children achieve some degree of bladder control by 4 years of age. Daytime control is usually achieved first, while nighttime control comes later. Cause ❄ Sudden urge to urinate ❄ Pain while passing urine ❄ Constipation ❄ Change in the urine color ❄ Increase in thirst ❄ Snoring ❄ Rashes on the genital area Symptoms ❄ A small bladder ❄ Inability to recognize a full bladder ❄ A hormone imbalance ❄ Stress ❄ Urinary tract infection ❄ Sleep apnea ❄ Diabetes ❄ Chronic constipation ❄ A structural problem in the urinary tract or nervous system. Treatment 1. Cinnamon : Cinnamon powder is one of the most effectiv...

Chickenpox  Chickenpox is a contagious disease characterized by many itchy, red bumps all over the body. Chickenpox illness usually lasts about 5 to7 days. Chickenpox was once so common it was considered a childhood rite of passage. Since the chickenpox vaccine was introduced in the mid-1990s, cases have declined. Cause ❄ Rashes that turn into itchy, fluid-filled blisters those eventually turn into scabs ❄ Fever ❄ Headache ❄ Tiredness and a general feeling of being unwell (malaise) ❄ Loss of appetite ❄ Dry cough 600 ml   sed ut perspiciatis 250 g   unde omnis iste 3 pcs   natus sit voluptatem accusantium Symptoms ❄ Varicella-zoster virus ❄ Contact with an infected person ❄ Contact with broken chickenpox blisters ❄ Inhaling airborne droplets ❄ Poor immune system Treatment 1. Baking Soda Take half a cup of baking soda and mix it with warm water prepared for taking bath. Let the patient bathe with this water. You can even have...

Corns and Calluses A callus (tyloma) is an area of skin that thickens after exposure to repetitive frictional forces in order to protect the skin. A corn is a smaller type of callus that commonly develops on top of, and between, toes. Corns are separated into soft and hard corns. Both calluses and corns may or may not be painful. When it becomes painful, treatment is required. Cause  ❄ A thick, rough area of skin ❄ A hardened, raised bump ❄ Tenderness or pain under your skin ❄ Flaky, dry or waxy skin Symptoms ❄ Wearing ill-fitting shoes ❄ Skipping socks ❄ Playing instruments or using hand tools Treatment 1. Pumice Stone : Since corns and calluses are composed of dead skin, rubbing the area with a pumice stone is effective in alleviating the symptoms. Remember to soak your foot in warm water first and then rub with a pumice stone. 2. Vinegar : Before bed, soak a cotton ball with vinegar and attach it to the affected area, leaving it on overnight. The following...

Dandruff Dandruff is also called flaky scalp or seborrheic dermatitis. It is the production of white flakes of dead skin in the hair or on the shoulders when the scalp becomes dry or greasy. It is most common to the people having oily skin. Cause  ❄ Presence of while flakes of skin on the scalp, and in the hair & shoulders ❄ Feeling sore in head ❄ Red, flaky, greasy patches of skin ❄ Feeling of tightness and itchy in the head ❄ The flakes may look oily ❄ Head may feel tingly Symptoms ❄ Highly sensation to yeast ❄ Not combing the hair regularly ❄ Less use of shampoo ❄ Patient of Parkinson's disease ❄ Recovering stage from heart attacks and strokes ❄ Weak immune systems ❄ Less amount of consumption of zinc and vitamin B ❄ Mental stresses (over thinking) ❄ Seborrheic dermatitis (oily skin) 1. Fenugreek : Take two tablespoon fenugreek seeds soaked in water overnight .Make its paste and apply it apply on scalp.Let it function for about half an hour and rins...

Allergies Allergies, also known as allergic diseases, are a number of conditions caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system to something in the environment that usually causes little problem in most people. Cause  ❄ Skin rash ❄ Headache ❄ Sneezing ❄ Runny nose ❄ Swelling ❄ Nausea ❄ Diarrhea Ingredients 1 kg potatoes 3 onions 5 cloves of garlic 1 sausage 2 cubes   bouillon 3 big spoons   flour 3 big spoons   spice red pepper beans and corn in a can cream for cooking in the beaker marjoram oil salt water ❄ Airborne allergens ❄ Certain foods ❄ Insect stings ❄ Medications ❄ Latex or other substances you touch Treatment 1. Peppermint Tea : Place 1/2 ounce dried peppermint leaves in a 1-quart jar. Fill two-thirds of the jar with boiling water, and steep for five minutes. (You can inhale the steam for added benefit). Let cool, strain, sweeten if desired, and drink. 2. Honey : Consume a teaspoon or more of raw, un...

Acne Acne is an infection of the skin, caused by changes in the sebaceous glands. The most common form of acne is called acne vulgaris, which means "common acne". The redness comes from the inflammation of the skin in response to the infection. Cause ❄ Crusting of skin bumps ❄ Cysts ❄ Papules (small red bumps) ❄ Pustules ❄ Redness around the skin eruptions ❄ Scarring of the skin ❄ Whiteheads ❄ Blackheads Symptoms ❄ Hormonal fluctuation ❄ Hyperactive sebaceous glands ❄ Stress ❄ Many dead skin cells staying on the skin ❄ Bacteria in the pores ❄ Skin irritation or scratching of any sort Treatment 1. Baking Soda : Apply a paste of one or two teaspoons of baking soda and a little water. Rinse it off after a few minutes. 2. Green Tea : Use a cooled cup of green tea as a face wash or lay the bag over the affected area. 3. Honey : Apply a teaspoon of honey to affected areas, or make a mask by mixing 1/2 cup of honey with 1 cup of plain oatmeal and lea...