Statin hails from the particular group of drugs that is known for reducing the cholesterol levels in the body. They are powerful drugs that show immediate results in alleviating the levels of LDL, also known as bad cholesterol, in the body. Various studies and researches have proved that this drug works wonders at reducing the risk of heart attacks, heart strokes. By many doctors, statin drugs are touted as the wonder drugs of the 21st century that considerably improve the lifestyle of people. These drugs are not only believed to lower the presence of harmful cholesterol, but also multiply the presence of beneficial cholesterol in form of HDL. Further, they have been proved to show some moderate effects on lowering the accumulation of triglycerides. Some of the most commonly prescribed statin drugs are atorvastatin, pravastatin, fluvastatin, rosuvastatin, and simvastatin.
Statins basically [...]

The term pyorrhea is used for periodontal disease in its advanced stage. The condition is marked by infection and inflammation of the bones and ligaments supporting our teeth. In this article, we have discussed some effective home remedies for getting rid of pyorrhea.

Mustard oil is known to help patients with pyorrhea. As you finish brushing your teeth after getting up from bed, take a teaspoon of mustard oil and add a pinch of salt to it. Mix the two ingredients well and using your index finger’s tip, rub it onto your affected gums. If using the finger hurts you, you can also use a piece of cotton instead. The same procedure should be repeated at night before sleeping.
The next pyorrhea home remedy involves use of leaves of Trichosanthes diocia or pointed gourd, black pepper, roots of sacred fig or [...]

Jock itch is the medical term used for the fungal infections affecting moist parts of our body; for instance the inner thighs, groins and buttocks. Remedies for jock itch include use of herbs, over the counter medications and some home remedies. Below, we have discussed the most effective jock itch remedies:

OTC antifungal medications containing drugs like terbinafine, clotrimazole and miconazole can effectively treat jock itch. Ask the pharmacist about medications that are particularly meant for treating jock itch. While applying the medications, you must read the instructions written in the medicine pack well and follow them accurately. If you have any confusion, you can consult your physician to get them cleared.
Before applying the medications to the affected body parts, wash those areas using water and soap and dry them well using a clean piece of cloth or towel. Don’t rub [...]

Essential oils are among the most widely used remedies for cold and flu. In this article, we have discussed about essential oils that can treat the symptoms of cold and flu most effectively.
Lemon oil: Lemon oil has bactericidal and antiseptic properties and it also possesses the ability of stimulating the white corpuscles; these features make it an ideal remedy for cold and flu. The white corpuscles are the most essential part of the defense system of our body helping us in fighting infections.
Eucalyptus oil: This essential oil acts as a decongestant and is also known for its antiviral properties. It is particularly beneficial for patients suffering from congestion due to cold. For enjoying maximum benefits of eucalyptus oil, go for steam inhalation by adding a few drops of this oil to boiling hot water. This will soothe inflammation and open [...]

Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by tenderness of muscles, joints and tendons. Among many patients this disease a major contributor towards sleep raptures, fatigue, pain and stiffness in the joints.  Further, the condition also triggers restlessness, anxiety and disrupted bowel movements in the body. Many researchers earlier believed this disorder as one of the musculoskeletal disorders. However, the recent research studies prove that this condition is actually an indicative of central nervous system disorder. This condition is the main cause of abdominal pain which amplifies with time.
The recent studies have also revealed that this disease affects 70 per cent of people at some stage of their life. It mainly affects the muscles of the body without causing any inflammation. This means that no matter how unbearable the body pains, the patients does not develop any physical deformity / damage [...]

Alopecia areata, hair loss disorder, is an autoimmune disease which results from certain abnormalities in the immune system. In this condition, the immune system that works in defense of the body against foreign invasions, misinterpret hair follicles as harmful foreign agents and hence launch an attack against them. This caused severe hair fall resulting in bald patches on scalp.
It is shocking to see symptoms of this condition among kids. Unfortunately, the disorder is observed among adolescent and younger kids owing to underdeveloped immune system. It is observed that this meek system is extremely sensitive to factors like stress, wrong eating habits and more. Therefore, the children become predisposed to this hair loss condition and experience its bouts as a response to stress.
Moreover, the condition seems to run in families as it may get passed on from one generation to another [...]

Newborns are most susceptible of inflicting congenital heart diseases at the time of birth. According to several reports, heart related birth defects affect about eight in every 1,000 newborns. In fact, congenital heart defects are one of the most significant causes that lead to a delayed growth among children. These conditions lead to abnormalities in structure of the vessels, valves or chambers of the heart.
There are over 30 different types of congenital heart defects observed among children. However, they are categorized into two main types called, cyanotic heart disease and acyanotic disease. Cyanotic heart diseases occur when the presence of oxygen in not enough in the blood. Babies born with this disease have blue colored limbs which strongly indicate the lack of oxygen. Such infants also experience other problems like breathlessness, fainting and fatigue.
In Acyanotic diseases, the blood is not [...]