Archive for September, 2009

  • Clear your hair loss misconceptions.
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    Clear your hair loss misconceptions.
    “Hair loss” – I think this is one of the most disliked words for any person living in this world. Sometimes it is really worried to see people having so many misconceptions regarding their hair loss and to be frank i was one among those people so i have come up with this post to share my experiences which i hope will be handy to all the readers of this blog. is stress related to hair loss? true - shock or stress cause by death in the family or surgery, can stop hair production leading to temporary hair loss. note: scalp recovers completely and hair grows normally. exposure to sun continuously contribute to hair loss? false – remember that hair acts as a shield against the sun and as hair loss is related to the follicle  [...]
    Posted at September 30th, 2009 in Beauty & Skin Care
  • Do you know normal blood glucose levels.
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    Do you know normal blood glucose levels.
    People nowadays are very interested to know things regarding the diabetes and its effects on health and first question arising in their minds is that ” What is normal blood glucose(sugar) levels ?”. I hope this post will clear all those basic doubts regarding normal glucose levels and its regulation. Normal glucose levels fall between 70 mg and 150 mg. Important points to be remembered here are: 1. Levels are lower in morning and rise after meals. 2. Sugar levels consistently above 150 are indicative of hyperglycemia or high blood sugar, similarly levels falling consistently below 70 are suggestive of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. Hypoglycemia is a fatal condition where the symptoms include: loss of consciousness, irritability,  [...]
    Posted at September 29th, 2009 in Health News
  • Muscular dystrophy – facts and videos
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    Muscular dystrophy – facts and videos
    What is muscular dystrophy? It is a genetic , muscular disorder characterized by slow progressive wasting of muscles . Victims usually get it from one or both parents, but there have been cases of spontaneous mutation, too. the prognosis depends on the type and progression. Symptoms: Clumsiness , difficulty in walking and/or standing and respiratory trouble. Affected group: All the ages groups. some types noticed in infancy, others in childhood or even in middle-aged adults. Reportedly affects one in 3,500 children in India. Diagnosis: Blood test (for enzyme creatine kinase) and biopsy of muscle. Fallout: Progressive disability and deformity, decreasing mobility, osteoporosis, obesity, respiratory failure,, cardiovascular complications. Treatment:  [...]
    Posted at September 28th, 2009 in Cardiovascular