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Cuticles are tissues that cover the base of the nails. These tissues protect the nails from infection by preventing harmful microbes from entering the body via the nails. We know the dangers of trimming or pushing the cuticles during a manicure but what about splitting cuticles? Apart from being unsightly and painful, splitting cuticles cause microscopic lesions in the skin. …

Cuticles are tissues that cover the base of the nails. These tissues protect the nails from infection by preventing harmful microbes from entering the body via the nails. We know the dangers of trimming or pushing the cuticles during a manicure but what about splitting cuticles? Apart from being unsightly and painful, splitting cuticles cause microscopic lesions in the skin. …

Pathogenic viruses that invade the body cause viral infections. These microbes attach themselves to healthy cells, which triggers an infection. There are thousands of different virus strains that can cause illnesses in human beings. Unfortunately, viruses have the ability to adapt to its environment, making these microbes more resistant to existing drugs. The best way to fight a viral infection …

A migraine is no ordinary headache. It is a neurobiological disorder caused by disruption of the brain signals. Migraine headaches involve neurological and vascular changes in the brain, causing a wave of nerve cell activity and inflammation. All these leads to searing pain that lasts for 6 to 48 hours, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and …

Being diabetic does not mean being stuck to eating tasteless, boring meals for the rest of your life! In fact, you can make eating more exciting even if you are sticking to a diet prescribed by your doctor. The secret to creating tasty meals – even medically required ones – is information. Arming yourself with information paves the way to …

2016 barely started and already, we are seeing fabulous hair transformations sported by the hottest celebrities, supermodels, and internet-famous personalities. Cast off your usual look and try any of these trendy hairstyles: The Glunge The Glunge or glam-grunge features soft, undone textured hair that’s never disheveled or unkempt. The waves are glossy and glamorous but move with you. You can …

There is nothing quite like all-natural, non-irritating ingredients to maintain a healthy, radiant complexion. Instead of using your store-bought foaming facial wash that’s teeming with chemicals, give these all-natural cleansers a try: Coconut Oil Coconut oil is packed with beneficial fats that nourish the skin, delay the early signs of aging, and neutralize oxidative stress. This oil is naturally rich …

Freeze-drying is a food preparation method that preserves perishable material. It works by freezing the item, reducing the surrounding pressure and allowing frozen water to sublimate from solid to gas. When the water freezes the item, it dehydrates the product. If you are curious what the benefits of freeze-drying are, continue reading below: Faster, Easier than Canning Compared to canning, …

The human skin contains melanin, a natural pigment that gives the skin its distinct coloring. The more melanin in the skin, the darker the skin color. Sun exposure, genes, and stress can cause the overproduction of melanin, causing hyperpigmentation. This condition is characterized by excessive skin darkening. Apart from darkening the skin, hyperpigmentation also causes dark under eyes, age spots, …

Eczema – also known as atopic dermatitis – is a type of skin disorder caused by inflammation. This condition causes scaly, itchy, inflamed skin. It can cause skin rashes, lesions, blisters, cracking, oozing, and bleeding skin. Eczema can also cause temporary skin discoloration due to healing injuries. Scratching the skin could lead to sores, scarring or spreading rashes. Unfortunately, this …