Although the saying goes, “You are what you eat”, many doctors slightly differ in their perspective by saying, “You are what you do with what you eat”. Foods can make us happy and energetic, or can make us dull and sick. Foods can put us to sleep or help us stay active all day long.

We all know of someone who has warned us against using birth control. Also, if you choose a birth control method, the stress of being on it due to fear of safety and effectiveness is always there. Despite the methods being researched extensively and proven to be safe, there are misconceptions floating around.

Until recently, one of the biggest threats to women right after breast cancer was cervical cancer. With recent scientific and technological developments, there are better prevention and treatments in place to help significantly reduce fatality rates. However, the American Cancer Society’s record shows that the number of new cases of cervical cancer diagnosed in 2018 was about 13,240, out of which 4,170 women are at the risk of fatality.

Cancer-fighting foods stimulate your immune system and can prevent the tumor from spreading. A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is necessary to fight lymphoma. An adult should have at least two to three cups of vegetables and fruits per day. You can have a combination of cruciferous vegetables and leafy greens, as they are high in antioxidants.

When you breathe in, air enters your body through the mouth or nose, passes through the throat, voice box, and the windpipe to the trachea. The trachea branches into two airways – the left and right bronchi, which then takes the air to the lungs. When you breathe out, the process takes place in reverse order.

Inflammation of the inner lining of the colon characterizes as colitis. This is a chronic digestive disease. In the year 2015, it was estimated that 1.3% of adults in our country i.e. around three million people reported being diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This IBD was either Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.  Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of colitis that can cause intense abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and even diarrhea.

Malignant melanoma is one of the most commonly occurring cancers in the country. Like any other cancer, treatments for melanoma vary in every stage. These treatments include surgical removal of the cancerous tumor from the skin, a heavy dose of medicines and vaccines to control and prevent the spread of cancer, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.

Did you know that stress is one of the major triggers for a wide range of health problems? A widespread culture of a sedentary lifestyle coupled with dwindling concerns for emotional and physical well-being has led to this heightened level of stress in most people. When ignored for a long time, this stress manifests in the body through stiff muscles, joint pain, back pain, and muscle spasticity.