Tag: Swelling

Your skin is the largest organ in your body so it's natural that it can reflect how healthy you are on the inside. If...

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Protein is the key to building a healthy body, it can be either for muscle gains or for general health. We tend to stay away from the natural protein and instead use the great macro nutrient and make it into curries and fry it with oil. This means the protein intake is very marginal. There is a problem with the lack of protein intake even on this level. Thus there are some signs that you could be missing as to the lack of protein in your diet. These can be wastage and shrinking of muscles, weakness and tiredness in the muscles, high cholesterol levels in the body, hair loss, edema, poor sleep, craving for protein, craving for sweets, organ failure, irregular menstrual cycles, anxiety and moodiness, experiencing brain fog, weak nails and skin, mental health problems and getting sick often. Try to notice these symptoms in your body and add the required amount of protein into your body, which is 1 gram of protein for 1 kilogram of body weight.

Symptoms of diabetic retinopathy include sudden vision loss, eye pain or redness, blurred vision, and the presence of floaters in the field of vision. Symptoms of diabetic macular edema include blurred vision and trouble with reading. Cataract symptoms include double vision, extra sensitivity to light, faded vision, and others. Glaucoma symptoms include hazy vision, severe eye pain, headaches, and sudden sight loss.

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Swelling or edema is a condition in which fluid moves into spaces between cells - usually located in the circulatory system - and obstructs the free passage of nutrients. Depending on the cause, swelling can be reduced using hot or cold packs and by resting the affected body parts. Equally beneficial can be trying massage therapy and cutting back on your salt intake.

It's hard to imagine going about your daily activities without using your fingers, especially with everything going increasingly digital with each passing day. Just like the...

Vaginal infections could be caused due to bacteria, fungi, parasites, or viruses. Antibiotics, poor eating habits, lack of sleep, and stress can trigger yeast infections. Pregnancy, douching, and intrauterine devices might cause bacterial infections. Sexual intercourse might pass on viral and parasitic infections. Symptoms of these infections include itching, burning, and pain during sex. Tea tree oil, garlic, yogurt, fenugreek seeds, neem, and coconut oil can relieve symptoms.

Vaginitis or swelling and soreness of the vaginal region is often caused by an infection with bacteria or yeast, STDs, or irritation from spermicides, douches or vaginal sprays. It can be avoided with the right preventive care to keep the area clean by changing undergarments often, washing up properly after using the toilet, or using barrier protection during intercourse.

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Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is a drink with many potential benefits and it has been used throughout history to treat a long list of...