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The Benefits of Dates

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Dates   The benefits of dates are widespread but before you can learn about why you should be eating more of them. The date is a fruit that comes from the Date Palm which is a somewhat mysterious tree as its exact origin is unknown. It is however believed to originally be from around the Persian Gulf and has long been eaten by people in the middle east due to its abundance. This is why the top 10 producers in the world are from that area which include Egypt, Iran and Saudi Arabia, although many other places grow them such as Arizona or California. Further to this, the ancient Egyptians are said to have made wine from them dating back to around 4000BC. There has been some sources that have claimed evidence showing they were used up to 2000 years prior to this. It is thought to be one of the earliest cultivated fruits. There are three different types of dates - soft, semi-dry and dry and the classification depends on the different natural sugar content is has, although th...

Typhoid fever

Typhoid fever, also known as typhoid, is a common worldwide. Typhoid fever is an acute illness associated with fever. transmitted by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the feces of an infected person, which contain the bacterium Salmonella enteric a . The bacteria then perforate through the intestinal wall and are phagocytes by macrophages . The bacterium grows best at 37°C / 98.6°F – human body temperature. This fever received various names, such as gastric fever, abdominal typhus, infantile remittent fever, slow fever, nervous fever, pathogenic fever, etc. The name of "typhoid" comes from the neuropsychiatry symptoms common to typhoid and typhus (from Greek τῦϕος, "stupor"). The impact of this disease fell sharply with the application of modern sanitation techniques. The incidence of typhoid fever in the United States has markedly decreased since the early 1900s. Today, approximately 400 cases are reported annually in the United States, mostly i...

Cancer

Cancer medically called a   malignant   neoplasm , is a term for a large group of different   diseases . In cancer,   cells   divide and grow uncontrollably, forming   malignant tumors , and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also   spread   to more distant parts of the body through the   lymphatic system   or   bloodstream . Not all tumors are cancerous.   Healthy cells control their own growth and will   destroy themselves   if they become unhealthy. Cell   is a complex process that is normally tightly regulated. Cancer happens when problems in the   genes   in a cell prevent these controls from working. These problems with genes may be from   damage   to the gene or may be   inherited . Damage to genes can come from many sources inside or outside of the cell.  Determining what causes cancer is complex, and it is often impossible to assign a specific cause for...

Remedies for Cough in Children

Hot Drinks and Soups Liquids are crucial to recovery and some provide extra benefits. In general liquid flushes out toxins from the body and helps bring down fever. For cough and congestion drink a tea made of a tablespoon of honey, the juice of half a lemon, and warm water. Some people make this same concoction with apple cider vinegar instead of lemon juice. Raw ginger in warm water also helps to clear the sinuses. Chicken soup is a widely known cold remedy, but garlic soup works just as well. Boil three or four cloves of garlic in a cup of water. Besides its antiseptic and antispasmodic properties, the oil contained in garlic can help open the respiratory passages. Vitamin C and Lozenges At the first sign of a cold, large doses of Vitamin C can relieve cold symptoms and shorten its duration. While there is debate over just how much is appropriate to treat a cold, at least 1000 mg a day seems to be the agreed upon amount. Many children's chewable tablets come in a 500 mg d...

Home Remedies for Fever

Fever Fever is an elevation in body temperature. It's the body's protective mechanism against infection. The elevation in temperature happens when our immune system is fighting off bacteria and viruses that could harm our body. Fever is our strongest weapon in the fight against infections or diseases. Normal body temperature ranges from 97 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit, but varies throughout the day. Usually is lower in the early morning and higher in late afternoon. A fever is consider to be any temperature above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. One should get concern when temperature raises above 102 degrees Fahrenheit for an adult and 103 degrees Fahrenheit for children. Often, having high temperature is helpful for the body; it's the way the body acts to destroy harmful microbes. In adult temperatures less than 103 degrees Fahrenheit encourage the body to create more immune cells. A fever of 104 or higher can be a risk for people with cardiac problems, since it accelerates the...

Home Remedies for Acne

Acne is an infection of the oil glands resulting from clogged skin pores. The skin naturally expels dirt and impurities on its own. However, too much oil makes it difficult for the skin to remove the dirt and this result in acne breakouts. Treating acne involves assisting the skin in removing the oil and dirt that is plugging up the pores. You need to keep the skin as clean as possible by washing at least twice a day with water and using a mild skin cleanser. When suffering from acne you should avoid using make-up. Natural Home Remedies For Acne You may need to try several different products before you find the one that is most effective for your particular acne problem. Also, these home remedies take time to have an effect on the acne, so you will need to be patient. Baking Soda – or sodium bicarbonate , has many applications, the obvious usage is in baking cookies and bread. But, it’s also used in many health care products such as shampoo, shaving cream, toothpaste and relax...

Acne problems and their treatments

What is Acne   Acne is an infection of the oil glands resulting from clogged skin pores. The skin naturally expels dirt and impurities on its own. However, too much oil makes it difficult for the skin to remove the dirt and this result in acne breakouts. Treating acne involves assisting the skin in removing the oil and dirt that is plugging up the pores. You need to keep the skin as clean as possible by washing at least twice a day with water and using a mild skin cleanser. When suffering from acne you should avoid using make-up. You may need to try several different products before you find the one that is most effective for your particular acne problem. Aloe Vera – is one of the best known herbs which has been used for centuries both externally and internally. As a gel it is used for burns and damaged skin it has polysaccharides which is ideal for skin repair. Aloe Vera reduces inflammation and relieves the pain of acne it is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antise...

Top 10 Tips to Remove Dark Circle Under Eyes

Dark circles  are a very common skin problem, which is troubling every second person in today's stressful lifestyle. People get rarely any time to get proper sleep and they lack of nutritional diet also, which is one of the many reasons of getting dark circles. Many people inherit this dark circle problem where they get it for no other reason. People who face this dark circle problem can try certain easy remedies to reduce the darkness of the circles but none of them promises to diminish the circles completely. Remedies for dark circles: try certain homemade   solutions to reduce the dark circles but keep trying till   you see the results because it takes to reduce the   dark circles from the skin. Be careful while putting   anything around eyes because the skin around the   eyes is very sensitive. Tips Take proper sleep. At least 8 hours sleep is must for an adult to keep the body and mind fit and to keep the...

Dark Circles Treatment – The Natural Way

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Dark circles Dark circles treatment is on the rise as dark circles are a common problem not only among hassled housewives, but also for anyone with hectic work schedules and erratic sleep hours. Dark circles are not a very grave problem, but can make you look much older than you already are. some people believe is something impossible. But in today’s age where the market is being flooded with anti-aging, skin lightening creams, it is considered a fashion crime to sport dark circles. Dark circles treatment is not a difficult task. Here are some natural home remedies for dark circles treatment which helps you get rid of those ghastly-looking dark circles: Grate some raw potato. Soak a cotton ball in the potato juice. Close your eyes and place these cotton balls on your eyes. Apply crushed mint leaves around your eyes. This should lighten the skin and is one of the best dark circles treatment method. Applying a mixture of a teaspoon of tomato and lime juice each, twice a ...

Home Remedies for Stretch Marks

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Stretch marks are very common among women, while men are also capable of developing stretch marks. Stretch marks are widely associated with pregnancy, and are created when your body experiences hormonal changes due to puberty or menopause; you can also develop striae when you’re losing or gaining weight. Causes of Stretch Marks Common reasons why stretch marks form are due to: pregnancy, losing weight too quickly, gaining weight rapidly, hormonal imbalances/changes, puberty, growth spurts, bodybuilding. Stretch marks are visible linear scars that pop up on your body where the skin is too thin due to the aforementioned breakdown of collagen and elastic fibers  damage. Treating Stretch Marks There are topical creams, ointments, and oils that claim to remove stretch marks or reduce their appearance; however, these products can cost quite a bit, and hardly deliver on the promises. There are also laser treatments available, but this too is very expensive....