WHAT IS GOUT? Gout is a true crystal deposition disease. It can be defined as the pathological reaction of the joint or peri articular tissues to the presence of mono sodium urate monohydrate (MSUM) crystals. MSUM crystals preferentially deposit in peripheral connective tissues in and around synovial joints, initially favoring lower rather than upper limbs …
What is Sleep in Ayurveda? Nidra, or sleep is one of the factors responsible for sustaining living body. It has been explained as one among the trayopasthambas (three pillars) in Ayurveda. As pillars support the house Ahara (food), Nidra (sleep) and Bramacharya (curtailing sexual activities) support the living body. The state of mental and physical relaxation, either superficially or deeply with closed eyes is …
Curd is a traditional yogurt or fermented milk product, originating from the Indian subcontinent, usually prepared from cow’s milk, and sometimes buffalo milk, or goat milk. It is popular throughout the Indian subcontinent and most meals are incomplete without curd. How is curd formed? The curd is a milk product that contains the sugar lactose …
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder, which comprises of marked weight loss arising from food avoidance often in combination with bingeing, purging, excessive exercise or the use of diuretics and laxatives. Occasionally more extreme measures such as blood-letting are encountered. There is profound body image disturbance so that, despite their emaciation patients still feel overweight …
Obesity is one amongst the major health problems in this modern world thanks to the sedentary lifestyle and habits man had inculcated over the last few decades. It is predominant metabolic disorder because of increased body fat, which is described as Sthoulya in Ayurveda. It may be measured by weight and body mass index (BMI). BMI can be …
Every woman in the world will go through a series of hormonal imbalances and associated health issues. During the period, family planning things need to be adapted so as to protect the health of woman. Unexpected pregnancy, or unplanned pregnancy can lead to severe health issues for those who are having the cycle related or …
When we go to an eye specialist, we usually have complaints of blurred vision or difficulty in focussing. We also go to an eye specialist if we are affected with lifestyle disorders such as Diabetes or Hypertension. People going for a normal eye check-up is rare until and unless they have complaints. Leading Ophthalmologists around …
World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held …
Anaemia refers to a state in which the number of red blood cells or level of haemoglobin in the blood is below the normal range appropriate for age and sex. Haemoglobin is needed to carry oxygen and if you have too few or abnormal red blood cells, or not enough haemoglobin, there will be a …
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