Problems with Smell Tips

One thing that can put away talking to someone very interesting is bad breath. And it is a common problem. While most just try to use mouth wash and chewing gums to keep it away, it is important to note that bad breath can be a sign of underlying causes, both in the mouth and the body as a whole.

Identifying the reason can help in early diagnosis and prompt treatment of the actual disease.

There could be oral and general causes for bad breath or halitosis as it is medically c...more

What is PCOD?

PCOD or polycystic ovary disorder is prevalent in women in the childbearing age, stretching from their 20 s to the mid-40 s. This disease goes undiagnosed most of the time. However, it causes a lot of trouble for women, including pain and discomfort. Complications are more common during pregnancy.

PCOD occurs because liquid filled sacs start growing inside the ovaries. The ovaries produce essential sex hormones, and once their function is disrupted, problems of a ...more

When skin is infected by a fungus, the resultant infection is called tinea corporis (ringworm). It is most common in athletes and children. The infection may appear on the scalp, beards, groin, in between the toes and other places.

Causes:

Tinea corporis can be caused by:

Skin contact
It is contagious, so if you use towels, bed linens and clothes of an infected person, you will get infected too.
Touching a pet infected by tinea corporis.
Signs and Symptoms:...more

A change in weather means a change in heather and thus, a change in your body and we dare say, not every change is a pleasant one. While we welcome the monsoon changes across our window panes with hope, the germs that come along with the rains aren t a welcome guest. Cold and cough are well-known intruders in the pleasant disguise of monsoon rains and are capable evils against your health. While no long term repercussions are known about cold and cough, we all know how discomforting a sneezy nos...more

Do you have a habit of secretly picking your nose? This is a very common bad habit, which many people carry out, in spite of it being a habit which is frowned upon. There is a certain amusement that people seem to enjoy picking the nose. However, on top of being a very unhealthy and unhygienic habit, it is harmful to the body as well.

Why should you stop picking your nose?

Picking your nose is quite dangerous for your body. Your fingers contain many harmful germs, which are tra...more

There are many kinds of infections that may afflict the body from time to time. While some of them may be dormant conditions that flare up due to environmental factors, there may be others that may occur due to a change in season as well as other causes, including interaction with a carrier of the same infection.

A fungal infection is usually caused by the growth and accumulation of the harmful fungi in a particular part of the body or organ of the body. These kinds of infections may be...more

Mouth breathing in children is very common and while a kid with an open mouth might seem cute, it is not always the case. The parents need to be made aware that a child breathing through the mouth all the time is not normal and it is high time they find a way to manage it.

A little understanding of the effects of the mouth-breathing habit on the child's health in general and oral health, in particular, can be an eye-opener for the parent. For an educated person, there are obvious sympto...more

Dry scalp is a distressing condition which is characterized by persistent irritation on the scalp. There is a constant sensation of itching, which can also be accompanied by chronic dandruff and hair loss. Causes of dry scalp are numerous of which use of harsh chemical products on hair is the most commonly implicated cause. Dehydration of the body or excessive washing of hair, skin infections affecting the scalp can also cause a dry scalp.

Ayurvedic remedies are beneficial in treating a...more

Seasonal changes can be very exciting for most people. Each season brings with it a new set of colours and nature takes a new turn. However, for people with seasonal allergies, this change comes with a set of allergies. From skin rashes to wheezing to breathing difficulties, the list of symptoms can be quite long. Asthma is the most common problem, and the attacks can be quite bothersome with wheezing attacks and breathing troubles.

With advancements in the field of medicine, there is a...more

Cough is the natural reflex action of a human being to clear the throat or breathing passage from obstructions by foreign particles. Whooping cough or pertussis can be identified by the whooping sound that accompanies the cold cough. Whooping cough is caused due to bacterial infection or through transmission from the infected person.

The following are a few symptoms of whooping cough:

1. Runny nose and frequent sneezing
2. Cough accompanied by a whooping sound
3. Freque...more