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…
If you’ve ever had a tummy infection, you’ve probably heard of the BRAT diet. It is a bland diet recommended for recovering from a stomach/gastrointestinal infection. It gives the gut a chance to rest and reduces the amount of stool produced. What is the BRAT diet? BRAT is an acronym for: B -Bananas R -Rice A -Applesauce T -Toast Why is it recommended? The BRAT diet helps with recovery from…
Dental emergencies can be a pain! Regular dental exams are important for preventive dental care and health. If you are planning to go on a trip overseas, make sure you visit the dentist. Schedule a dentist’s appointment for the entire family at least a month before your departure date. You will save yourself the misery of a sudden dental emergency that can spoil your happy plans. Can you imagine looking…
Today, I am honored to present the inspiring story of a breast cancer survivor in her own words. My name is Divya, and I am a breast cancer survivor. Life had been pretty good until my 35th birthday. I am happily married to the love of my life Rajat, have a beautiful five-year-old daughter and enjoy my job in a leading IT firm. My story with breast cancer began in…
It is easy to ignore joint health when we are young and active. Our joints give our skeletons the ability to bend, thanks to their location at the meeting point of any two bones. This bending lets us go about our routine, performing various tasks with ease. Can you imagine life without joints? We’d just be a bag of bones! Our joints also have cartilage that lines both ends of…