Ashwagandha (Winter Cherry or Withania somniferum) in Sanskrit means "horse's smell", probably, originating from the odor of its root which resembles that of sweaty horse. Read More...
Eczema means 'boiling over' of the skin. It is characterized by eruptions accompanied with itching, redness, flaking and tiny blisters. There are several types of eczema. 'Atopic' eczema occurs in the people with a family history of allergies and as Read More...
Acidity
Acidity is a common problem now-a-days. The excess production of acid by the gastric glands of the stomach, results in the condition known as acidity. It occurs when hydrochloric acid, an important constituent of digestive juices, makes its way upwa Read More...
Whooping Cough
Until recently, whooping cough or pertussis, as it is called in medical parlance, was one of the most prevalent and alarming of childhood illnesses. Whooping cough is an infectious disease. It commonly affects infants during first year of life, and c Read More...
Jaundice
Jaundice is the most common of all liver disorders. It is a condition in which yellow discoloration of skin and mucous membrane occurs. The yellow color is a result of the increase in the level of bilirubin (a bile pigment) in the blood. This pigment Read More...
Anorexia
The term anorexia means 'loss of appetite' or 'distaste for food'. In this illness, people refuse to eat, which in course of time, can lead to general weakness. The patient becomes emaciated and skinny. Today, it is a common ailment among young girls Read More...