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Strains occur due to an injury to a muscle or tendon- fibrous tissue that attaches muscle to bone. Sprains occur when the ligament (connecting the end of one bone to another) is hurt. For both injuries, the answer is usually RICE: rest, ice, compression, and elevation.

Menopause is the permanent end of menstruation. It is not a disease, but a turning point in a woman’s life impacting her physical and emotional well-being. It's a turning point, not a disease, but it can have a big impact on a woman's wellbeing. Characterized by...

If we exercise our knee joints on a regular basis, then the strain on knee joint can be lessened and thus also reduce the knee pain. Sit at the edge of the bed or on a high chair, keep a towel roll under the knee and then lift one leg up in level with the thigh and...

Laparoscopic surgery is as safe as traditional open surgery in expert hands. The surgeon initially inspects the abdomen to determine whether laparoscopic surgery may be safely performed. If there is a large amount of inflammation or if the surgeon encounters other...

PREPARATION TIME: 5 MINS COOKING TIME: 15 MINS INGREDIENTS: • 3 cups low fat milk (fat free) • ¾ cup grated apples (with skin) • ¼ tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder • A pinch of nutmeg (jaiphal) • 2 tsp sugar substitute FOR GARNISH • 1 tsp Pistachios thin slices METHOD •...

PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINS COOKING TIME: 10 MINS INGREDIENTS: • 1 cup coarsely powdered akhrot (walnuts) • 1 tbsp melted ghee FOR THE SUGAR SYRUP • ¼ cup sugar • ¼ cup w ater FOR THE GARNISH • 1 tsp pistachios • 1 tsp badam METHOD FOR THE SUGAR SYRUP • Combine the...

Run cold water over the affected areas. This is the most basic and oldest proven ways to help lessen damage from burns. Pouring cold milk over the affected areas helps soothe the skin . Raw potato is said to be effective in curing minor burns. Raw potato will also...

Dos & Don'ts While Bursting Crackers Dos • Burst firecrackers only outdoors. • Light only one firework at a time, by one person preferably. Others should watch from a safe distance. • Keep all extra fireworks at a distance from bursting place. • Always use a long...

Treatments for achalasia include oral medications, stretching of the lower esophageal sphincter under endoscopic guidance (endoscopic dilatation), surgery to cut the sphincter (Heller’s Cardiomyotomy), and the injection of botulinum toxin into the sphincter. All four...