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Warm yellow in color, turmeric has been used as a pigment and in flavoring cooked food. It is also used as a cheaper substitute for saffron. However, this humble spice offers many health benefits. Many of these are not new, but we seem to constantly uncover more uses of this golden spice known from ancient times. Through extensive research into its pharmacological use, the wonder of turmeric is spreading for the many benefits it can provide in treating and reducing many symptoms related to various health conditions. What is so special about turmeric? Turmeric is more than merely a spice used in cooking. This spice also offers several benefits to your health: A cancer inhibitor:   Turmeric is packed with antioxidants that protect cell DNA, keeping it healthy. Turmeric aids in inhibiting the growth pathways in some cancer cells. Therefore, although turmeric is no cure for cancer, it can amend the body to be less prone to cancer. This is because the main component of turmeric, c...

The doctor diagnosed your yellowing nails as a fungal infection. You may feel embarrassed, thinking that covering your nails with nail polish will work. However, if you understand what a nail fungus infection is, how to treat it, and how to prevent it from recurring, you could treat the infection successfully ( 1 ). What is a nail fungus infection?  Fungus on the body is normal. However,  when there is an overgrowth, it becomes problematic. If fungus occurs on the nails (finger and toenails), it is called a nail fungus infection or onychomycosis (affecting the toenails) or tinea unguium (affecting the fingernails). An infection is caused by fungi known as dermatophytes; yeast and molds can also cause an infection. However, pathogens, also responsible for nail infections, normally enter the skin through small fissures between the nail bed and nail where a warm and moist place grows ( 2 ). In addition, some medication, such as some used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, ...

Obesity and weight problems can lead to many different health concerns such as heart attacks, diabetes, even simply low self-esteem. Finding a workable solution to beat the fat then becomes important. Worthy of consideration is the ketogenic diet. On this type of diet, you consume less than 50 grams of carbohydrates, a reasonable amount of protein, and a great deal of fat per day. Staple food for this type of diet is eggs, cheese, butter, fish, oils, nuts, seeds, low carb vegetables, and heavy cream, with very small amounts of grains, beans, potatoes, sweets, fruit, or milk. The word ketogenic describes the body's state as it burns up fats and ketones (a by-product of burning fat) as fuel. This process leads to weight loss; hunger cravings are curbed as the level of the hunger hormone ghrelin is reduced. More so, with this type of diet, insulin levels are lowered. In short, as ketones are raised, weight loss benefits apply. There are also many other health benefits, one of ...

Ignoring those rare geniuses, let us focus on the average Joe. Let's be real − you want the best for your child, and you know the immense pressure out there. Besides, what you do during their formative years will remain with them for the rest of their lives, which means that you want to take the best action. Yet, what can you do to make your child smarter? A lot, really. However, it's vital to grasp the basics. The brain itself needs around 20% of the body's total oxygen and blood-sugar resources to function optimally. Starving the brain will lead to underperformance. Therefore, the goal of brain enhancers is to support the blood vessel walls and brain enzyme systems, neurotransmitter systems, and overall connectivity within the brain. All of these actions sharpen the brain so that children can think better on their feet. More so, these enhancers are all drug-free. True, many would suggest using medication such as ADHD medication to boost memory and attentiveness. H...

Gout, or gouty arthritis, is a metabolic form of arthritis in which there is inflammation in one of the joints (such as the big toe, knee, or elbow). Gout can be extremely painful. This condition is normally associated with males. However, over the past 20 years, the number of women succumbing to this condition has almost doubled.  To better understand this debilitating condition and the associated joint pain, some facts are helpful, such as causes that trigger a gout flare-up. How do you not only manage attacks but also prevent them? 1. What Is Gout?  As a form of arthritis, gout can affect anyone. This is a condition caused if the uric acid levels are too high in the bloodstream and crystallize in the joint. The symptoms of this condition include a sudden intense joint pain that can last for up to 12 hours. After that, there may be lingering discomfort that can last for days or even weeks. There are signs of redness and inflammation, leading to tender and warm join...

Scars can have both a psychological and a physical effect on sufferers, and for smaller children and teenagers, these can manifest in stubborn psychological problems and irrational childhood fears. Avoiding scars is always best. However, sometimes life happens, and finding effective means of removing them becomes the focus of many. What is a scar?  In short, any wound, for instance from surgery, repairs itself by creating collagen to reconnect the broken skin. In this process, a scab develops over the wound to protect the wound from infection. Once the wound has healed, the scab falls off. Unfortunately, a scar may remain. There are various types of scars, ranging from normal fine-line, keloid, hypertrophic, sunken or pitted, acne, or even scar contractures. All of these are caused by injury to the skin. Skin also reacts differently, whether sinking, overproduction of collagen, or leaving behind a visible, smooth, white patch. Other than applying makeup to camouflage the ...

Are you dreading the day your legs will start looking like your mom's− veins, swollen and enlarged, protruding, lumpy, blue in color, and painful? Varicose veins may become extremely uncomfortable. Although varicose veins are normally seen as a cosmetic concern, being embarrassing, they may also become a health concern, being an indication of circulatory problems (for instance, leading to wounds, non-healing ulcers, as well as blood clots). Therefore, it is worth grasping the causes of varicose veins, not only to help prevent them but also to effectively treat them so that you can look better and feel better about yourself.  There are multiple types of varicose veins : spider veins that may be found all over the body, telangiectasias found on the face, and hemorrhoids , which are also a form of varicose veins. This article will focus on the veins found on the legs. What Are The Causes Of Varicose Veins?  Veins, unlike arteries and capillaries that bring nutri...