Anemia is defined as hemoglobin concentration in blood below the lower limit of the normal range for the age and sex of the individual. In adults, the lower extreme of the normal hemoglobin is taken as 13 g% for males and 11.5% for females. New born infants have higher hemoglobin levels and therefore, 15% is taken as the lower limit at birth, whereas at 3 months, the lower limit is taken as 9.5%. Although hemoglobin value is employed as the only parameter for determining whether or not anemia is present, the red cell counts, haematocrit(PCV) and absolute values (MCV, MCH and MCHC) provide alternate means of assessing anemia. Anemia has a complicated technical definition, but in simple terms it means that a person’s blood contains a lower than normal amount of red blood cells or other elements that help transport oxygen throughout the body. Often caused by a lack of iron, anemia gradually starves the body of the oxygen it needs, leading to symptoms such as extreme skin pallor, shortness of breath, heart palpitations and fatigue.

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Hemorrhoids, or piles, are caused by the excessive pressure on the blood vessels and skin in and around the anus and rectum. Although hemorrhoids per se are natural parts of our bodies, these can become inflamed due to various factors like constipation, old age, pregnancy, anal sex, and obesity and even lifting of heavy weights.

Fortunately, there are hemorrhoid cures that focus on herbs and lifestyle changes that you can adopt at the first instance of their appearance. You must consult with your doctor, however, as some herbal preparations can cause adverse side effects like allergic reactions.

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Numerous women at both puberty and pregnancy feel a thorough happiness as these denote igniting a new stage in life. Nonetheless this juncture, like others, has a set of evils that come with it and are exasperating: the majority of women have been experiencing trouble with stretch marks appearing.

These marks ruin disposition of your recently obtained status and do not disappear. These are not easy to eliminate once they emerge. Therefore, let us go through some useful ways to deal with removing stretch marks for good.

Diet This helps you maintain the skin flexible and good looking. When carrying a baby, eat large amounts of fruits and vegetables. Abstain from smoking, alcohol and coffee since these affect the skin cells, making them dry faster. Consume 2.5 to 3 liters of water a day. Taking fresh juices, green tea and coconut is also a must. (more…)

One of the biggest indicators of one’s age is sagging jowls. Sagging facial skin is an unattractive and obvious sign that a person is getting older. When you look at a person that is 20 years old versus a person that is 60 years old, you will more than likely see that the 60 year old has excess skin in the jowl area. This is a major contributor in making that person look older. At what age your jowls begin to sag depends largely on genetics, your facial muscles and skin type. The good thing is sagging jowls can be corrected with just a few simple facial exercises, massages and adjustments in your sleeping position. Here are some natural remedies to help lift those unsightly, unattractive sagging jowls.

The “Vowel” Face Exercise

The popular vowel exercise, although shunned upon by some and taken lightly by others, does work. Say the vowels sounds of a,e,i,o,u. The key to making this exercise effective is to overemphasize and exaggerate the movement of your mouth in order to work your facial muscles. After going through the vowels 4-5 times you will feel the tension and tightness in your cheeks and neck. This is an indication that the muscles are being strengthened.

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Learning how to lose arm fat and burning the midnight oil do not mix well. After all, sleep is a critical component for recovery and by extension, for losing arm fat. Most women know this.

However, sleep plays a more important role in your quest to lose arm fat: it dictates how hard everything seems. How? Because sleep is responsible for replenishing hormones that control your mood.

In a nutshell, not getting sleep translates into perceiving simple tasks as insurmountable obstacles. Not good for someone wishing to maximize arm fat loss.

Thus, getting a good night’s sleep is critical because of the effect it has on your mind. And by extension, on your efforts for figuring out how to lose arm fat. (more…)

The most obvious and lingering signs of smoking are the tar and nicotine stains on the skin and teeth. The most prominent discolorations usually appear on the lips and on the nails of the fingers. Some ex-smokers often find these to be rather stubborn, and some of the deep stains may last long after the person has stopped smoking. For people who continue to smoke, the months and years from this habit can be clearly seen in the lank and brittle hair, the yellowing nails, the dark brownish crusts under the fingernails, the blackened lips, the dark gums and the yellowing enamel of the teeth. The best recommendation for the permanent removal of these stains and discolorations is the permanent removal of the person’s smoking habit.

However, for ex-smokers who want to remove their ugly marks of a former addiction, there are some very simple home remedies for cleaning nicotine stains and tar tarnishes on the skin. (more…)

Here, you’ll discover 7 effective natural cures for gout. No expensive drugs with horrible side effects, just everyday natural ingredients and techniques. More and more gout sufferers around the world, searching for gout cures, are actually looking for ‘natural’ cures for gout. Tired of recurring gout and mainstream drugs with their nasty side effects like nausea, sickness, diarrhea, etc., they are turning to natural remedies.

Your gout is caused by the formation of uric acid crystals in your joints and tendons. Uric acid is formed in your bloodstream out of the breakdown of chemical compounds called ‘purines’ which occur naturally in your body and in a lot of your food. So the aim is to reduce excess uric acid in your bloodstream.

Here are 7 natural cures for gout…

1. A key part of any natural cure for gout has to be your diet. Foods high in purines have to be avoided. Foods like, red meats, offals, game, gravy, broth, poultry, shellfish, fish roe, sardines, mackerel, legumes, lentils, yeast extracts, etc. Also alcohol. Avoid alcohol, especially beer! (more…)

What will you do if you see red itchy patches on your body? It may be a case of ring worm infection. It may sound bad, but it can be cured easily with over-the-counter ringworm treatment.

Ringworm is a common skin infection caused by a fungus. The fungi feeds on the dead cells of skin and hair causing a ring of irritated itchy skin that looks like a worm. This may cause a rash and becomes sore. It may appear as scalp ring worm, body ringworm, face ring worm or groin ringworm.

Anyone is susceptible to this contagious fungus infection. Ring worm is easily transmitted by having direct skin-to-skin contact with infected individuals and pets. It may spread indirectly also through objects like towels, clothing, hairbrushes and personal items of persons infected with it. (more…)