A hernia forms when there is a weakness or hole in a portion of muscle tissue near an organ, and part of that organ bulges or pushes through the hole. Hernias do not usually get better on their own, which is why most people need surgery to repair it.

Experts say tailoring diet can, in some cases, prevent a hernia from getting bigger and more painful. Dietary changes may help reduce abdominal strain and prevent complications. One of the main symptoms you may experience is acid reflux. This condition can cause pain and discomfort during and after eating certain foods.[Read more…]

Obesity is a medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it may have a negative effect on health. Obesity is much more than just a cosmetic issue; it is an alarming medical problem that increases the risk of other diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and even certain cancers. In general sense, obesity has been found to reduce life expectancy.

World Health Organization (WHO) recognises obesity is one of the most serious global public health challenges of the 21st century, affecting every country. [Read more…]

Barley grass is rich in nutritional and functional ingredients. In the following table major ingredients content in the dried barely grass are reviewed. [Read more…]

The thyroid produces 2 main hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which affect numerous physiologic processes in the body, including body temperature maintenance, digestion, and vital functions such as heart rate and respiration.

Improper production of these hormones can have far-reaching effects on the human body and mind. Two cases appear due to these conditions:

1. Hypothyroidism, caused by an underactive thyroid {more prevalent in humans}.
2. Hyperthyroidism, is caused by an overactive thyroid.

Both conditions usually are treated pharmacologically, either by replacing the thyroid hormone that is missing or by trying to block the production or effect (or both) of the excess thyroid hormone. [Read more…]

Fertility is the quality of being able to produce offspring through reproduction. Though the gift of child is a precious one, but many couples are deprived of it. Male and female infertility is a global major health problem. Medical definition for infertility is the inability of any couple having a pregnancy within 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse.

The World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledges nearly 15% of couples of childbearing ages worldwide suffer from infertility, with majority cases from developing countries. Nearly 30% of infertility factors are associated with males, about 40% with both males and females, and approximately 20–70% with females. Women, therefore, play more important roles in infertility. The primary causes of female infertility usually include ovulation disorders, fallopian tube problems, uterine lesions, and endometriosis; whereas males suffer from low counts, quality and mobility of sperms. [Read more…]

Cognition involves series of processes that take place in brain which allows the person to comprehend the happening around in the environment. The word comes from the Latin root cognoscere, which means “to know”. It is the ability to process information gained through our senses and knowledge acquired through experience to interpert the world around us.

Cognition includes different cognitive processes, like learning, attention, memory, language, reasoning, decision making, etc., which are part of our intellectual development and experience. [Read more…]