GOODHEALTH BLOGS

1/3 Cup Dry Oat Squares Cereal Leave out the milk for a convenient low calorie snack if you enjoy the taste of cereals. Keep 1/3 cup dry oat squares cereal in a box with you in the car or office. Barely containing saturated fat, this snack works great. Other types of...

Age is the leading cause of menopause. It signals the end of periods and a woman’s potential childbearing years. The function of the ovaries slows down. Menopause can occur also due to certain surgery/medical treatment such as surgical removal of the ovaries...

On Dec. 3, 1967, South African cardiac surgeon Christiaan Barnard transplanted a heart from a 25-year-old who died in an accident into a 53-year-old man. The man died 18 days later of pneumonia, but Barnard considered the transplant a success. It was followed days...

Please consult a doctor while following this advice. Rest Keep weight off from the injured area. Crutches and cranes can help some time. Rest is the key to treat strain/sprain. If it is severe, physical therapy might be needed. Ice Ice helps prevent swelling and pain....

High salt content in the blood leads to water retention. This results in an increase in blood volume and thus swelling of veins. People suffering from varicose veins should cut down on salt intake to feel relief from varicose veins.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men after skin cancer. Prostate cancer grows slowly and in many cases it is less harmful. But some types are more aggressive and can spread quickly without treatment. Symptoms of Prostate Cancer In beginning, patient may...

1. Drink lots of fluids; it breaks congestion, keeps throat moist and keeps dehydration at bay. 2. Inhale steam either using a steamer or hold your head over a vessel of hot water and inhale slowly. However, be careful. 3. Gargle with a glass of warm water with one...

Gastroparesis can be caused due to diseases of the stomach's muscles or the nerves that control the muscles. Often no specific cause is identified. However, the most common disease causing gastroparesis is diabetes mellitus. Gastroparesis also can result from damage...

Most flu symptoms get better after 5 days. However, at times they can last for a week or more. You can feel drained for a few weeks even after the fever and aches are gone. Try to avoid flu. Try not to touch your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs are spread that way. Wash...

Flu is a super-contagious virus. The symptoms of flu are usually more than the sneeze and stuffy nose one tends to get from a common cold. Symptoms: • High fever • Headache and muscle aches • Cough • Sore throat • Tiredness • Might also have runny or stuffy nose,...

Baking soda works as a great skin exfoliator. Create a scrub with 1 cup of baking soda and 1/3 cup of warm water. Apply to those areas of the body most in need of exfoliation like elbows, hands and feet, then rinse.

1. Walk or bike to work. If you are riding in a public transport, get off one stop earlier, or park your personal vehicle a little away from office. 2. Stand rather than sit. You will burn more calories standing rather than sitting. Pace continuously while talking on...