Tulsi or ‘holy basil’ is a native herb of India. Indian people are using Tulsi for curing wide variety of maladies since the ancient times. Below, we have discussed the most prominent health benefits offered by Tulsi.
Colds and fevers: Dengue and malaria fevers are very common in the countries of the east, especially during monsoon. Having a tea prepared from holy basil leaves offers protection against these fevers.  If you have acute fever, having an infusion prepared from the combination of tulsi leaves and cardamom powder is known to be beneficial. You can also add milk and sugar to this infusion for making it tasty. Fever can also be treated by consuming juice extracted from these leaves.
Cardiovascular disorders: Tulsi is known for its ability of improving blood circulation and strengthening our heart muscles. Some studies have also revealed that regular [...]

Allergy rashes can be blisters or pimple like structures marked by itchiness, swelling and redness. For accurate diagnosis of the condition discuss all the symptoms you are experiencing with your physician. If you are not experiencing any other allergy symptoms besides the rashes, the doctor might ask you to only use some holistic remedies for treating the allergic reactions. However, if the rashes are accompanied by allergy signs like breathing problems and digestive disorders, the holistic remedies will most likely be recommended in combination with medications. Below, we have discussed some effective holistic remedies for allergy rashes.

Herbal creams like chamomile creams are useful in soothing the rashes. The effects of the chamomile creams are as strong as the 0.25% hydrocortisone creams. Calendula creams can also be used; however, this natural remedy is not recommended if you have broken skin. Taking [...]

Long-term use of computers often leads to severe eyestrain. The tips provided below will help computer users to protect their eyes from being strained.

If you need to use computers for working for several hours in a day, you should go for eye checkups at least once every year. This will help in monitoring your eyes condition and detect the probability of eye disorders, if any.
Eyestrain from regular computer use can also be prevented by reducing glare from the computer screen. Place the computer in a way so that it does not reflect lights from any other source. For instance, sit in a way so that your computer’s screen cannot reflect the sunlight coming through the window located behind you. The computer must be positioned facing a lightless, blank wall.
While working on the computer, you must use perfect ambient lighting. You [...]

Sedentary lifestyle is one of the major contributing factors of constipation. Performing certain yoga exercises regularly can help in beating this factor and thus can manage constipation up to a great extent. Below, we have discussed about the yoga exercise types used for treating constipation.
Twists:
The yoga exercise called ‘half lord of fishes’ is known to help people suffering from constipation. To perform this yoga pose, sit on the ground with your legs crossed. Next, slide the right foot in a way so that it reaches the outer part of the left hip. The right knee must stay pointed upwards. Now, tucking the left heel into the right hip, twist towards the right for hooking the left arm of yours around the right knee. Finally, place the right hand of yours on the ground, behind you. Inhale and exhale deeply [...]

Following a healthy diet plan is extremely essential for a patient undergoing open heart surgery. Doing so will not only accelerate the recovery process, but will also reduce the patient’s risk of encountering heart problems in the future.

Once the patient comes back to sense after the open heart surgery, he will be offered only liquids. Having a clear liquid diet during this phase will prevent occurrence of nausea, which is one of the most common side effects of anesthesia. Having liquids will slowly make the patient’s digestive system ready for coming back to its normal self. An open heart surgery patients will have to take liquids at least for 2 days, after which the doctor might allow him to have solid foods. The solid foods offered during this phase must be low in salt and fat. If the patient is [...]

Insomnia is often caused by psychological factors like anxiety and depression. Stressful events like arguments with your boss or spouse, worries about your own health or the health of a dear one and incidents like losing a job can also trigger insomnia. Insomnia caused by any of the above mentioned triggers can be treated effectively at home when the condition is still mild. Try writing a journal before going to bed; the journal must be about things that are keeping you stresses and anxious. This will relieve your stress considerably and promote sleep.
Insomnia can also be caused by certain physical factors. One of the most commo0n physical factors that can trigger insomnia is pain. If the pain is not too serious, you can have a OTC pain killer 1 hour before going to bed. Continue doing this for a few [...]

Caroli disease can be defined as a rare genetic disorder marked by dilation of intrahepatic bile duct. Caroli disease can be of two types. The first and the most frequently occurring type is simple or the isolated cases, in which the bile duct get widened due to ectasia. The other type is the more complex version of the condition and is mostly caused by Calorie Syndrome; however, some cases of complex Caroli disease are also linked with congenital hepatic fibrosis and hypertension. Till date, no medical study has found out the difference between caused of simple and complex Caroli disease. Certain cases of Caroli disease have also been linked with polycystic kidney diseases and liver failure. As mentioned earlier, Caroli disease is a rare condition and affects around 1 in every 1,000,000 people.

What are the symptoms of Caroli disease? The [...]