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Chest cold is a medical condition that is caused due to the formation of mucus in the bronchial tubes. Chest cold, also called as acute bronchitis, is very much contagious. Early diagnosis of this condition is important to prevent it from spreading to others. Mild headache, tiredness, body pain, watery eyes and dry throat are some of the symptoms of chest cold.

Since, chest cold is considered contagious and acute, consulting a physician is important to stop its recurrence and further infection. Antibiotics are generally prescribed for bronchitis if it is in the mild stage. However, there are also some natural remedies available to treat chest cold. Use of apple cider vinegar to treat acute bronchitis is a widely accepted home based remedy. The concentration of apple cider vinegar can be reduced by adding some warm water to it. It acts as a natural antibiotic to treat mucus in the bronchial tubes.

Normal functioning of heart can be disturbed due to a combination of various factors like obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes; fats in cells and depression. These factors either directly or indirectly contributes to heart diseases. Herbal therapies used to control heart diseases are extremely safe compared to pills and drugs.

Use of olive oil for cooking checks the cholesterol level as it contains no mono saturated fatty acids. Garlic either cooked or in supplements can act as a blood thinning agent and an excellent source of antioxidants. Adding two or three garlic flakes to the diet can protect our heart from diseases. Ginkgo biloba is another blood thinning agent that can help in improving overall circulation of blood to the heart. Onions that we use everyday has the ability to ease the path of coronary arteries by raising the High density lipoprotein. Soy, turmeric, ginger and green tea are few other herbs that supports healthy heart.

Diabetes in general can be divided into two types: Type 1 and Type 2. Identifying the type can be done by trained practitioners. Type 1 diabetes is more common among children and young people in their thirties, whereas type 2 is widely seen among people of age group greater than 40. Dehydration, excessive urination, low energy, sudden weight loss, confused state of mind and eye sight problem are some the major symptoms of both types of diabetes. Smoking and intake of alcohol increases the risks of diabetes and hence it should be avoided.

A good balanced diet is necessary for a diabetic to gain the lost energy through sweat and urine. It also helps in maintaining the sugar level of the body. Avoiding food items containing high carbohydrates; excess fat and calories; and physical activities such as walking, running, cardio workouts are some of the effective ways to treat diabetes. Regular check- ups also help in keeping diabetes under control.

When it comes to tackling high blood pressure, apart from medications, there are plenty of widely accepted home remedies available. Though these remedies are not scientifically proven, it is claimed that they are very effective. It is quite strange, but true that high blood pressure can be kept in control through the food we intake.

Avoiding food items that contain excess amount of sodium, cholesterol, and saturated fats can help in keeping the pressure level under control. Planning the diet for whole week and sticking to that plan is the first step to be taken while tacking high blood pressure. This diet should include foods that are rich in potassium, magnesium and antioxidants. Potato, banana, corn, dry fruits, green leafy vegetables, skimmed milk, fish and wheat are some of the best sources of potassium and magnesium. Practicing meditation and yoga regularly at home can also help in controlling high blood pressure.

Stye is an eye infection caused by a bacterium named staphylococcus. Though this infection affects people of all ages, children and infants are more vulnerable. Styes usually last for few days and disappear by themselves. However, it is advised to consult a physician to avoid further recurrences. It usually starts as a small red, swollen structure in the margin of the eyelid and grows into a bump or pimple like structure in the later stage.

Itching eyelids, sensitivity to light, irritation, redness, watery eyes, and unclear vision are some of the symptoms of stye. Eye drops prescribed by physician is the best solution to stop styes from being contagious. However using some widely accepted home remedies such as using of warm tea bags, turmeric water and grated potato is always a handy option. To cure using tea bags, first boil some water in a vessel then dig the tea bag into it for 2 minutes. Remove it from the dip and place the warm tea bag over the infection to get rid of a stye.

The Cholesterol accumulation in the arteries start generally from early teenage and it silently progresses by causing incidents of strokes, blood clotting, arterial illness and eventually death. This buildup starts upon consuming a diet rich in fat and lacking in fruits and vegetables. Smoking, excessive drinking, not habitually doing regular physical exercises, developing obesity especially around the tummy, high blood sugar, more stress, high blood pressure are some of the common causes that contribute to plaque buildup and consequently artery clogging. The clogging blocks or decelerates the blood flow leading to potentially severe consequences.

Deficiency of Vitamin C actually triggers the process of clogging which is termed as subclinical scurvy. Arteries develop minute cracks in them when body lacks sufficient amount of Vitamin C. Cholesterol sediment is applied naturally by body mechanism to patch the cracks and prevent internal bleeding. The gradual piling up of cholesterol over arteries hardens with time and forms clogged arteries.

The process of reconstructing teeth, gum, jaw or a combination of any of these into the mouth of any common person is known as Reconstructive dental surgery. The need for reconstructive dental surgery arises if someone looses their teeth, gums or jaws as a result of an accident or due to heredity. Though reconstructive dental surgery results in poor oral hygiene but it is very essential for a person who finds difficult to speak and chewing due to some disorder or injury in mouth, or those who lost their teeth.

Some other problems which leads people to go for reconstructive dental surgery are overcrowding, jaw injuries, temporomandibular joint (TMJ).Dentists create new teeth with some different compound materials. To protect the normal functioning teeth from other damaged ones, reconstructive dental surgery is chosen. For repairing and rebuilding of the bridges and to implant teeth where they are missing reconstructive dental surgery is suggested.

Nail fungus, also known as Onchymosis affects the toenail more often than the fingernail, though it may be ignored and may be evident only when the infection becomes chronic in nature. According to latest clinical research, 1 person in every 10 suffers from toenail fungus. It hardly occurs in young but the infection is more prominent with increase in age. 40% Americans are said to get a toenail fungus in their late seventies.
Fungal toenails (onychomycosis) is an infection of the nail as well as the portion of the toe from where the nail grows which is called nail matrix. There are several types of toenail fungus which causes discoloration and thickening of the nail which is painful and even difficult to trim.

People who are having problems with their toenail fungus can feel a lot of pain while it is untreated for long time. That is why a treatment is a must starting with the first stages of the infection. A common misconception is that the problem arises due to lack of proper hygiene, but the truth is that it is just an infection and even the most fastidious person can catch this problem. But still necessary precautions can be taken like flip flops should be worn on public places in order to avoid contact with the bare floor. Feet needs to be dried properly as fungi multiplies in darkness and wet places. There are antibacterial medications and even some herbal treatments are also helpful.
Prevention is always better than cure. Avoiding the fungi infection from developing will be easier to do so that we can be free from the disease so it is advisable to wear comfortable and well fitted shoes and also maintain necessary hygiene of our body parts.

There may be signs of blocked arteries all around us but most of the time we tend to ignore it and if left untreated for long time it might develop into a huge problem. In this article we will talk about signs and symptoms of blocked arteries that everyone should be aware of.
Where the blockage occurs will determine the signs. If the plaque deposit reduces blood flow to the heart, a tightness is felt in the middle of the chest which is referred as angina in medical term. People often tend to misinterpret it as indigestion because if the blockage is not too severe then pain might disappear on relaxing for sometime.If the pain doesn’t disappear on resting, this is one of worst signs of blocked arteries and signals trouble ahead (a heart attack) and means the blockage may have reached 90 percent or more.

If the blockage is in the arteries which supplies blood to the brain then symptoms such as numbness, difficulty in swallowing, speaking, blindness, mental disorientation, or paralysis can occur.
Though there is no permanent cure, often most healthy people are also most likely to suffer from this problem. But still one can take effective measures by bringing change in our eating habits, reducing stress levels, avoiding tobacco and smoking, losing extra weight and exercising for at least 5 days in a week.

Unhealthy eating habits have engulfed our lifestyle up to a large extent. Many of us are so occupied in our own luxurious lifestyle that we hardly get any time to do exercise or eat healthy food in order to stay fit & healthy. We take inadequate quantities of high cholesterol, saturated fats, high amount of sugar on day to day basis which results in clogging of arteries which is also termed as atherosclerosis.

Many of us think that one of the most important cause responsible for clogged artery is the excess deposition of fats and cholesterol in the body. However experts have found out that it is actually the deficiency of Vitamin C that causes this problem. Insufficient intake of vitamin C leads to breakages and cracks in the arteries which further results in internal bleeding. Therefore, body uses cholesterol to patch the wounds and breakages. Further, when this procedure continues for a long time, the cholesterol hardens and lodges in the arteries which is termed as clogging. Many people suffer from this problem due to diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, mental stress, etc.
If unhealthy eating habit is one of the major reason responsible for this, then we need to change our eating habits and follow a balanced diet in order to stay fit & healthy.