Candida albicans is a kind of fungus commonly found inside the human body. In fact, several studies prove that this fungus in found in human’s body right after the birth. The predominant reason for its over-growth is the shift in hormonal balance. The signs and hints of the infections due to these fungi may vary and depend on the area affected. For example, women suffering from vaginal yeast infection may experience an unusual production of white cheesy discharge. She may also experience immense irritation and itches particularly in the interiors of vagina and the external surrounding areas.
In case of oral candidiasis, white colored thick patches appear on the surface of the tongue. In the later stages, white, creamy patches may also start appearing on the roof of the mouth, cheeks and other surrounding areas. People suffering from the infestation of [...]

You will come across conflicting advices regarding the types and quantity of fruits one should consume as a diabetic. According to expert nutritionists, fruits are source of nutritious carbs that can be taken staying within the daily dietary guidelines. A diabetic, who needs to control his blood sugar levels, must count every serving of fruit juice and dried, fresh or canned fruits as a part of his daily carb intake.
We get energy for performing all our daily activities from carbohydrates. The carbohydrate gets converted into glucose, which is then used as a source of energy. This shows that intake of carbohydrate is extremely essential even for people with diabetes. However, diabetics must not take too much carbohydrate as it may increase their blood sugar levels resulting in several health complications. According to expert nutritionists, whether or not the intake of [...]

Snoring is a common yet extremely exasperating problem that can affect anyone, regardless of the age. It is the outcome of the mounting stress and tensions among people. Snoring happens when there is some blockage in the movement of the air through the nose, while at sleep. This blocked air in the respiratory structures vibrates and produces the sound called snoring. In most of the cases, this sound is loud and unpleasant for the ears. Among the lives of many couples, this problem is one of the main reasons for growing collisions between them. Most of the partners stay up all night owing to the perturbing snore sounds of the other partner. In adverse cases, one of the partners simply refuses to share the bed with his better half. This results into the beginning of emotional distances and gaps between [...]

Short term insomnia is a condition of sleeplessness which lasts for not more than few weeks. In general cases, this condition may exist for one night and then fade away the other night. The main reasons for sleep deprivation for a short period are stress or some sort of a disruption in the daily sleep patterns. However, apart from the above most common contributors towards this condition, there may be other factors responsible for the stimulation of sleeplessness among people for a day or two. These factors are consumption of caffeine oriented drinks juts before sleep, consumption of alcohol, mental turbulence, abrupt change in the work shift, poor ventilation, light in the room and much more. Certain relaxation techniques can help in recovering from short term insomnia.
There are numerous relaxation and breathing steps to bust stress and promote sleep. The [...]

Have you been suffering from giddiness, weakness, irritation, depression, breathlessness, etc? Have you been bleeding a lot or for a very long period? Does your diet largely consist of junk? If you have answered “yes” to one or more of the above questions, chances are that you might be uffering from iron deficiency. Iron deficiency leads to anemia.  It is not impossible to cure. A well-balanced diet and a few added supplements can increase the content of iron or hemoglobin in the blood. Iron deficiency can be effectively treated using Ayurveda.
Your Ayurvedic treatment is a step-by-step process. Cleansing the body is the initial step in this procedure. If there is constipation, it is treated, because only through stool can the body be completely purged. Diet is recommended, you are asked to avoid sour food. Green leafy vegetables and boiled, non-spicy [...]

Ayurveda adheres to the adage ‘prevention is better than cure’ in case of stretch marks. If you take good care of your skin, stretch marks, especially those related to pregnancy can be prevented. Even if you already have stretch marks, they can go away with regular Ayurvedic treatment.
Stretch marks can occur due to a lot of causes- pregnancy, childbirth, obesity, dieting, body building, puberty etc. However, stretch marks due to pregnancy and childbirth are among the most common grievances.
Dry skin is considered more prone to stretch marks because it has less elasticity. Therefore hydrating your skin is essential for preventing stretch mark. Ayurveda also prescribes a good nutrition for the treatment stretch marks.
You can prevent stretch marks during and after pregnancy using Ayurvedic certain solutions, these include:

Vetiver or Khus: It has the ability to regenerate skin. This cosmetic drug is [...]

Antioxidants can be described as the power mines stored by the essential nutrients responsible for promoting our health. The primary function of antioxidants is protecting our cells from radical damages. Antioxidants make the immune system stronger as a result of which it can fight diseases more effectively. Antioxidants are primarily found in essential nutrients like Vitamins A and E, beta-carotene, lycopene, fibers, minerals and fatty acids.
One of the most notable features of antioxidants is their ability of protecting blood cells and ensuring that they are not damaged by any free radical. Free radicals are usually produced in our body when we get exposed to factors like air pollutants, stress, sunlight, alcohol, cigarette smoke and many such others.  The free radicals act by absorbing essential electrons from human cells. This action of the free radicals distorts DNA structures of affected individuals [...]