The human body has hair follicles and is covered with hair. The hair growth will be different in different places. Some of the body hair is think and transparent while some are thick and dark. Over time, long and coarse hair growing in places like ears, chins and even on your nipples. Hair nipples are…
The evening primrose is also called the night willow herb. This plant has a yellow blossom and mainly grows in North America and Europe. Most of the flowering plants blossom with the sunrise but this plant opens its petals in the evening. The seeds of this plant are used to extract oil. It is commonly…
It can be extremely annoying to have a stuffy nose. You make funny unbearable noises and this fearful feeling of a dripping nose never leaves you. But when you reach the bathroom trying to blow it off and breathe freely, all you get is disappointment and even more frustration. Many people mistakenly believe a stuffy…
Cold sores are fluid-filled blister-like pockets beneath your skin surface around your mouth or on your lips. The cold sores normally last for 7-10 days. In the meantime, they may break open, ooze out, and crust over. Natural treatments and home remedies may help pacify the discomfort. Common Causes of Cold Sores The cold sores…
Brown rice is a healthy whole grain food that contains a starchy endosperm, nutrient-rich germ and an intact bran layer of the grain. Only the outer hard hull of the grain is removed. Brown rice is primarily rich in carbs along with many other nutrients. Does that make them safe for diabetic people? Why Brown…
Diabetes is a pressing disease involving complex metabolism. The body of diabetic patients either cannot produce enough insulin or can’t use it efficiently. Your body cells require sugar or glucose to produce energy. Insulin helps your body cells to break down stored sugar. When your cells do not get enough insulin to break down sugar,…
Insulin pumps are small electronic devices that mimic the functioning of a healthy pancreas. They replace the requirement of frequent injections. Insulin pumps deliver precise frequent doses of rapid-acting insulin as per your body requirements. You can easily attach the pump to a belt, or clothing. You can attach the pump to your body with…
Diabetic patients cannot efficiently utilise the nutrients in their food. Managing the condition, therefore, requires a strict low-carb diet. Patients are also given insulin to help normalise the levels of sugar in the blood. Some patients also require oral medication along with insulin. Although insulin, when taken as prescribed, serves as a lifesaver for diabetic…
Borderline diabetes or commonly known as prediabetes is a condition in which the blood sugar levels are higher than the normal but not high enough to be termed as diabetes. It’s an indicative sign that you might be inching towards developing type 2 diabetes. Good news is it can be reversed by prioritizing your health….
Diabetes patients need to keep blood sugar levels within the safe range to avoid long-term complications. People with type 1 diabetes cannot produce enough insulin to use blood glucose. Again, patients with type 2 diabetes develop insulin resistance making it difficult to process blood sugar. These patients require insulin therapy to make up for insulin…
