Common Cold versus Flu The common cold and the flu (also called seasonal flu) are both viral infections and have some common signs and symptoms but the viruses causing them, their presentation and the intensity of the illness are different. Treatment for both conditions is symptomatic. For the common cold, home remedies are usually enough
Everyone has suffered from itching at some time or the other. Itching is an unpleasant, irritating feeling or sensation on the skin which urges and makes you scratch. For some, itching is a chronic problem and can be a cause of great distress especially in the night-time compromising sleep and quality of life. TYPES OF
The two most common times when a calcium supplement is prescribed are during pregnancy and later in life for weak bones. Calcium, the crucial mineral for bone often needs to be supplemented after 45-50 years of age, especially in post-menopausal women, to help cope with or prevent bone thinning and osteoporosis. The market is flooded
June 2019. Litchis or Lychees are sometimes called the queen of fruits as they are rich in Vitamin C, Minerals like Potassium, Magnesium, and Copper, and also in ‘Flavanoids’ which are effective Antioxidants.* Litchis are one of the very highly recommended fruits and immensely tasty too! So, is there any risk in eating them, given
Quick Read – Tips to Prevent Weak Bones WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS AND OSTEOPENIA Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by thinning of bones and increased fragility – what we call a loss of bone mass or reduction in bone mineral density (BMD). This usually starts and continues silently for many years, and the first manifestation of