Being Naturally Healthy
Author: Namratha Gopal | Illustrator: Parvathi Nayanar Calluses can be unsightly. Calluses are thick and hardened layers of the skin that develop when your skin tries to protect itself against repeated friction, rubbing, irritation and pressure. They most often develop on the feet and toes or the fingers and the hands. Calluses don’t indicate a …
Author: Namratha Gopal | Illustrator: Parvathi Nayanar Prickly heat is also called as sweat rash or heat rash or miliara rubra is an itchy rash of small, raised red spots that causes stinging or prickling sensation on the skin. Summer season can be the nightmare for some for those who suffer from prickly heat. Prickly heat is a …
Author: Namratha Gopal | Illustrator: Parvathi Nayanar Ulcers most commonly develop in many parts of the body which includes stomach lining. Stomach ulcers are the sores that develop in the lining of the stomach or duodenum – the first part of the small intestine. It is also commonly known as gastric ulcers, peptic ulcers or …
Author: Namratha Gopal | Illustrator: Parvathi Nayanar Insomnia is a common sleeping disorder which is characterized by difficulty in falling asleep. This in turn leads to daytime fatigue, depression, tension, headaches, irritability and disrupts day to day activities. Although the amount of sleep needed varies from person to person, most adults need at least 7 …
Author: Namratha Gopal | Illustrator: Parvathi Nayanar Body odor makes you self-conscious even though it is a common problem and is seen mostly in armpits even though dealt before and technically known as osmidrosis, ozocrotia, bromhidrosis and malodorous armpits. However, they aren’t usually a cause of concern. Sweat, spicy diet, puberty, chronic diseases like diabetes, thyroid and weather can be …
Author: Namratha Gopal | Illustrator: Parvathi Nayanar Jaundice is a medical condition or disease that turns the skin and whites of eyes yellow. However, it is important to note that jaundice itself is not disease but it is also a symptom for several possible underlying illnesses. The yellow color is caused when there is too …