The nails are present at the end of each finger tip on the dorsal surface.The main function of nail is protection and it also helps for a firm grip for holding articles.It consists of a strong relatively flexible keratinous nail plate originating from the nail matrix. Under the nail plate there is a soft tissue called nail bed.Between the skin and nail plate there is a nail fold or cuticle.Normal healthy nail is slight pink in colour and the surface is convex from side to side.Finger nails grow 1 cm in three months and toe nails take 24 months for the same.

Importance of nails in disease diagnosis:

The colour ,appearance,shape and nature of the nails give some information about the general health and hygiene of a person . Nails are examined as a routine by all doctors to get some clues about underlying diseases. Just looking at nails we can makeout the hygiene of a person.The abnormal nail may be congenital or due to some diseases.The cause for changes in the nail extend from simple reasons to life threatening diseases.Hence the examination by a doctor is essential for diagnosis .Some abnormal findings with probable causes are discussed here for general awareness. (more…)

What is the difference between a drug and a dietary supplement?

According to the definition set by food and drug administrations in different countries, drugs are chemicals that can prevent, prolong the life, treat other effects of a health condition, improve the quality of life, and/or cure ailments and diseases, or alter the function of any part or chemicals inside the body. These drugs have approved therapeutic claims. For example, paracetamol is a drug given to bring down the body temperature in fever. Ascorbic acid is indicated for the treatment of scurvy. Iron supplements are given to treat mild cases of anemia.

Herbal supplements are not classified as drugs but as dietary supplements. The main difference is that they do not have approved therapeutic claims unlike in the case of drugs. Moreover, dietary supplements could either contain vitamins, minerals, herbals, or amino acids, all aimed to add to or supplement the diet of an individual. They are not intended to be taken alone as a substitute to any food or medicine. (more…)

As compared to females, males face more stress and pressure conditions. In one way, there are many problems, which are not often discussed and these have serious implications on men’s health. Thus, it is important to discuss the issue in special.

Challenges Faced By Men’s Health

There are many problems that challenge men’s physical soundness. Some of them are stress to improve financial condition, smoking and drinking habits, more exposure to risks, bad eating habits and irregular lifestyle. They face these challenges mainly because men stay outdoors most of the time.  These are some of the challenges that constantly come in the way. But the bad news is, men do not consider these as hurdles and take them as a part of life. Thus, they do not entertain frequent health checkups and visit to physicians.

It’s Time For Men To Be Health Conscious

Merely because of ignorance and lack of time, men neglect health issues and in this way, they are actually subtracting the number of minutes from their life span. According to the statistics, men’s health is at a risk more than females’. Diabetes, cardiac arrests, cholesterol, obesity are some of the problems that men may have. They are more prone to such disorders. Thus, the message is to awake now, it’s time that men’s health is taken care of. (more…)

In this era of globalization and privatization, the concept of health and wellness has undergone a huge change. The urban lifestyle with lot of pollution, junk food habit, indoor entertainment and lot more factors tumbles the balance of our life. Those who are professionally successful are giving less importance to their health and wellness. The increasing rate of multi-specialty hospitals in the urban areas and surgeries have become a normal thing and this is a clear indication to the fact that people are ignoring their health in the normal routine. (more…)

People have become more conscious about their health these days. They keep a tab on what they eat, how much they work out and especially, women care a lot to stay in perfect shape. But this does not help to avoid health problems. Our body requires minerals, vitamins and other constituents in a proper amount and if we restraint ourselves from eating a particular food item, maybe we lack some essential nutrients, which can pose health problems in near future. So what is the best way for one to stay healthy as well maintain his body posture? Undoubtedly, health supplements. Health supplements can be considered as energy packs or in other words, external or an additional source of energy as well as essential nutrients, which our body needs. (more…)

The road to health and beauty is the same. If you eat well, you can be quite sure that you will look good too. We are always being told that it is important to eat a balanced diet. We cannot afford to miss out on any vitamin or mineral.
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Problem 1: Busy lifestyle – no time to eat at home.

Health Tip: Buy whole food. Avoid processed food. Try to stock up frozen salad, nutrient snacks and canned soup at home or in the office refrigerator. Grab one as you rush out!

If you make out-of-station trips, ensure that every time you eat out you give the restaurant tips on how to prepare healthy dish for you. Share your dessert. If you are full, don’t force yourself to finish the plate. (more…)

We have thousands of ailments. To cover all health problems is beyond the scope of this article. Here you will find a list of health questions that you can ask yourself if you are not feeling well, discuss with your doctor during and after the diagnosis and few specific women-health questions. Even a man needs to know his health related queries, as it is important for both the genders to be healthy.

Health Questions on a Specific Ailment:
• What are the symptoms?
• How long are you suffering?
• Did it happen before?
• If so, in what frequency?
• Does any home-made remedy help?
• Are there any special observations? (more…)

Health can be in simple terms defined as a state of well being, that applies both to your physical as well as mental condition. A healthy mind as we know lives in a healthy body, so your physical health is very important for an overall feeling of well being. The most important thing to being healthy and staying that way is to know what you are eating and drinking. Nutrition and the food that you eat play a major role in deciding your health conditions. (more…)

If you are unsure about how many times you would like to complete a detoxification of the body, though, the best and perhaps most important thing that one could do is to keep certain detoxification ingredients in the house so that a process can be done anytime that is needed. These ingredients especially need to be kept in the house in case any ailments pop up surprisingly. Fortunately, the detoxification ingredients that are typically used in a cleansing process will definitely cure you of all your ailments. (more…)