Health & Fitness Tips

As the weather gets colder and the leaves start to fall, we all begin to prepare for winter. But there’s one thing that we often forget about as we batten down the hatches: Smog. It’s especially prevalent in winter due to the increased use of heating sources like fireplaces and woodstoves. But there are things to fight back against smog this winter . Read on for tips on how to reduce your own contribution to smog and help improve air quality for everyone. In the past few years, the problem of smog has increased in winter. The main reason for this is the burning of coal and other materials to keep warm. Burning these materials releases harmful chemicals into the air, which contributes to the formation of smog. But what is SMOG? Smog is a mixture of air pollutants that can have harmful effects on human health and the environment. Breathing in smog can irritate the respiratory system, and long-term exposure has been linked to lung cancer and other serious health problems. Smog also contr...

You might be asking why or when a woman would want to see a gynecologist instead of her general practitioner since a girl sees a pediatrician when she is young and an internal medicine doctor as she gets older.  Let's discuss what these highly skilled professionals perform when treating problems with the female reproductive system and where you can find the best gynecologist in Faridabad .  Who is a gynecologist? A specialist who focuses on the female reproductive system is a gynecologist. This comprises the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and vagina. Women of all ages, from adolescence to menopause, can get care from gynecologists. The preventative services provided by gynecologists include cancer and STD screenings (STIs). They also offer care for ailments like endometriosis, infertility, urine incontinence, and problems with the pelvic floor. Surgery for cancer or delivery can both be done by gynecologists. If you have any questions or concerns about your reproductive h...

The lungs are two spongy organs located in our chest and functions to release carbon dioxide when we exhale. Cancer in lung cells is identified as lung cancer and is one of the largest causes of cancer related deaths in India. Smoking is the greatest cause of cancer but people who don’t smoke can also get this disease. But it has been proved that smoking increases the risk of lung cancer. Quitting smoking can also significantly reduce the chances of developing lung cancer. Symptoms: In the earlier stages of lung cancer, you will not necessarily feel any signs or symptoms. They only occur when the disease reaches to an advanced stage and the signs may include: Consistent cough Coughing blood, even occasionally Pain in bone and chest Hoarseness Shortness of breath Sudden weight loss Headache Risk factors A number of factors can contribute in increasing the risk of lung cancer. Some can be controlled, while some factors can’t be controlled. Here are a few significant risk fact...

Liver is one of our body’s most vital organs and plays a great role in digestive system. It helps to eradicate toxins from our body. It also produces bile that helps to burn fat from our food and supply energy throughout the body. Hence, we need to take good care of our liver. Major liver issues include infections such as Hepatitis A, B, C, and liver damaging conditions like fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. Fatal diseases such as liver failure or liver cancer are caused due to multiple causes. All Such issues can be avoided if proper care is taken. Here are few tips given by the liver treatment specialists to keep liver healthy . Limit your alcohol intake Consumption of alcohol affects the liver cells resulting in their inability to process alcohol and other food. This causes cirrhosis of liver leading to permanent damage and scarring. Excessive alcohol consumption can also lead to liver failure. Drinking occasionally can be done but it is always best to avoid alcohol consumpti...