Smoking Cessation Tips

When you suffer from dry, chronic cough along with shortness of breath, it is normal to get worried and annoyed. You will want to know the cause and the cure. Note that it might be due to a condition called the interstitial lung disease.

Including almost more than 200 different lung conditions, interstitial lung disease refers to the inflammation and scarring caused in the lungs, which leads to less oxygen entering the blood. Mainly affecting the interstitial part of the anatomic struct...more

Psychologists and other researchers study the antecedents of substance use and how what we know about the human brain and its development can inform our understanding of why people use substances and how their use becomes problematic.
They often study specific types of alcohol and drug problems, their origins and effects, how these problems change over time, how they are distinct from or may overlap with other conditions and how they may interact with biological, social, behavioral and othe...more

The Unani system of medicine evolved in Greece and was first introduced to India by the Arabs. It is also called Unani Tibb or Arabian medicine. Hippocrates is known as the father of the Unani system of medicine and the theoretical framework of this system is based on his teachings.

This traditional medicinal system was later developed and refined through systematic experiment by the Arabs.
Unani medicines are safe and effective as they are prepared from medicinal plants, minerals,...more

Silicosis is a lung disorder that develops as a result of exposure to dust, which has silica (chemical compounds) content. Silicosis significantly makes you prone to other serious health disorders. It is an incurable disorder and a prescribed dosage of medications in the form of cough syrups or antibiotics can help in the regulation of the symptoms. Inhalers are also useful to clear the blocked air passages. In extreme cases, the doctors might suggest a transplant of the lung to eradicate silico...more

The lungs are made of tubes through which air passes in and out for exchange of gases, taking in alveoli. It is disease of alveoli to which finer air conducting tubes are attached. Over a period of time, with age and exposure to various agents, these tubules get obstructed. The amount of air that can pass through these is reduced, leading to reduced oxygen supply to the lungs and thereby the various body organs.

Symptoms: The symptoms of COPD can be easily understood if we realize how C...more

In spite of being the land where the first book about sex Kamasutra, was written, Indian society has always been skeptical about the topic of sex. Many taboos are still prevalent in the twenty-first century. Some of these taboos revolve around masturbation.

Just like other sexual activities, masturbation is also a forbidden topic. For this reason, many myths about masturbation go around which people start believing since they have no source from which they can confirm its validity. Fo...more

Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking?
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Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking?
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Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?
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Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover (eye-opener)?
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If you answered Yes to at least 2 questions, then you may have a problem and require professional help.

Masturbation -

Masturbation is a natural sexual activity that most people do at some point in their lives. Some people masturbate more than others.

People often ask me the question, what is normal?

My answer to them is that there is no normal frequency, but if a person masturbates so much that it affects daily life, that is a cause for concern.

There is scientific evidence regarding the frequency of the same from a study conducted in the united states of Ame...more

COPD, which is short for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a severe form of lung disease that is characterized by increased breathlessness and obstruction of airflow from the lungs. People who are suffering from COPD are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer, heart diseases and many other conditions. It includes progressive lung diseases such as chronic bronchitis, emphysema, few forms of bronchiectasis and refractory (non-reversible) asthma. The former two are the most common c...more

The mouth is the first organ that takes the brunt of smoking. The teeth, lips, cheeks, tongue are all affected by smoking. While most are worried about the discolouration of the teeth and lips, the damage is actually quite deep-rooted literally and figuratively. The harmful effects of smoking reach the roots and eventually lead to tooth loss.

Let us look at some ways of how smoking affects the teeth.

1. The black stains that are the tell-tale signs of a smoker are a major sourc...more