Dentists call canker sores aphthous ulcers. They are small white sores that occur on the inside of the mouth. The appearance is usually a white or yellow ulcer with a red ring around the lesion. Most canker sores occur on the inside of the cheek or lips. Other locations include below the gum-line, floor of the mouth and soft palate. Canker sores will often be grouped in clusters and tend to recur periodically. These sores may occur at any age and women tend to have more canker sores than ...
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A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that originates in your urinary system. UTIS are not only painful but they are extremely annoying. Serious complications can occur if the infection spreads to your kidneys.
Your urinary system includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, all of which play an important role in removing wastes from your body. Your kidneys are a pair of bean shaped organs that are located in your upper abdomen and filter the waste from your blood. Tubes ...
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In the recent years, Avian Bird Flu has come out as one of the most deadly diseases, troubling the domesticated birds in large. Till date no vaccination or medication is ready against this life threatening viral disease. Scientists from all over the world are working in direction of formulating a flu vaccination. The vaccination if developed would be very effective against any of the strains of the bird flu virus.
Through various studies it has been found that there are various strains and ...
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Antihistamines: Tavist
Tavist is an over-the-counter antihistamine which is
conveniently packaged in either tablet or syrup form. It can be
taken with or without food, but should always be taken with
water. The main action of this medication is that it inhibits
the production of histamine in the body. Histamine is a
naturally produced biochemical which inflames the mucous
membranes and causes swelling, itching and a runny nose. Tavist
works to reduce the production of histamine in the ...
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Therapeutic uses of Honey in Ayurveda The FAO Codex
Alimentarius Commission defines honey as 'the natural sweet
substance produced by honeybees from the nectar of flowers or
from secretions coming from living organisms feeding on plants,
that bees gather, transform and combine with specific
ingredients, store and leave to ripen in the combs of the hive.'
In Ayurveda honey is called as "Madhu". Its qualities are
explained as follows.
"Vaatalam guru sheetam cha raktapittakaphapaham | ...
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There are numerous simple recipes illustrated in Ayurveda to
correct many disorders. Here are few gruel recipes which are
strongly recommended in digestive disorders. These are simple
and effective remedies which can be prepared easily at home to
correct the digestive disorder and also to replenish the lost
nutrients.
Gruel recipes
1. In Indigestion Ingredients: Rice-1/2 cup Water -4 cups Long
pepper- 2or 3 Ginger -1'' Method of preparation: Cook rice with
recommended quantity of water with ...
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People are having adverse reactions from their skin care
products and our bodies are getting bombarded with potentially
toxic substances it can not eliminate.
Wildcrafted Herbal
Products have been actively taking part in educating the
general public and informing them of the potential dangers of
not reading the labels carefully and just buying their skin care
products based on advertising slogans and marketing strategies
which are often misleading if not down right false...
Below is the ...
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So you've had the consultation, scheduled your surgery, and
arranged vacation time from work. The day before surgery, you'll
probably pre-register at the surgery center or hospital, have
blood taken to check your iron level and blood clotting
abilities, and sign lots of paperwork and consent forms. You may
have had pre-op markings done now, or your surgeon may wait
until just before the procedure. Markings are done with
permanent markers and help guide the surgeon during the
procedure. (Body ...
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Controversy and creatine...
Two words that have become synonymous and inseparable over the
last couple of years. How ironic that an amino acid that is
manufactured in the human body has become the proponent for such
global conjecture, scrutiny and supposition. Albeit, through it
all, creatine has been established as one of the most effective
and fashionable supplements found in the marketplace today for
body builders, sport enthusiasts and those that desire to
improve performance, stamina and ...
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What is pericardial mesothelioma?
Pericardial Mesothelioma is a rare form of mesothelioma cancer
that accounts for approximately 5% of all mesothelioma cases.
Cancerous cells build up on the lining of the heart.
What is the cause of pericardial mesothelioma?
Asbestos is the main cause of pericardial mesothelioma. When
exposed to asbestos without sufficient protection, dust and
fibres from the asbestos are inhaled and become lodged in the
lungs. From here they can either pass into the lymphatic ...
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