Living with diabetes—type 1 or type 2—can often seem like a challenge. Traveling with diabetes, regardless of whether it is by air, road or sea, it is normal to feel a little anxious. With some careful planning and self-management tips for diabetes care, it can be an enjoyable experience. Good planning before taking a trip is important for everyone, but more so when you have diabetes. Things to consider include…
This post is about how to avoid the flu in seniors, prevent serious flu complications in seniors, how to recognize flu symptoms and tips for preventing the flu. Flu season is around the corner and it is important to take steps to avoid the flu, especially in seniors. The season brings with it the responsibility to ensure that we are take good care of ourselves to prevent it. As we grow…
The health benefits of basil leaves have been leveraged for centuries. Basil a much-revered plant in India and is a favored home remedy—and a tasty one—for a number of ailments. At the first sign of a cold, my grandmother used to make a concoction of tulsi/basil leaves steeped in water to offer tremendous relief and keep a sore throat from becoming a full-blown infection. But the versatile basil has far…
That runny nose, body ache and headache could signal a cold. But wait! Is it a cold or the flu? Before you reach for some soup and over the counter medicine, stop. You need to know if it is a cold or the flu before you start any treatment. If it is the flu, treatment is effective when it is started within 48 hours of experiencing its symptoms. The flu…
How well do you know your nails? Did you know that your nails can be a pretty good indicator of how healthy you are? In fact, when you go to the doctor and have a clinical examination: eyes, tongue, breathing, etc. she also checks your nails because she knows what your nails can tell you about your health. Healthy nails are generally smooth with a consistent color. If there’s something…