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Premature Grey Hair is a term that has the power to give nightmares to anyone. This usually happens in early years of 30. Melanin is a pigment that is responsible for giving color to our hair, but after the premature age, the secretion of that pigment reduces by 10% or 20% for every decade. However, due to several factors like malnutrition, environmental conditions, hormonal changes, stress, and many more contribute to greying of hair even before the premature age. There are many cosmetic products available in the market that promise to hide all the strands of grey hair but they may not be healthy to use on regular basis due to the chemicals present in them. But worry not! Look into your kitchen, you own your own magic, ingredients that promise to help you to get rid of the menace called premature grey hair! Let’s begin- 1. Curry Leaves- Curry leaves are rich in vitamins like B complex and minerals like zinc, iron, etc that darken the hair and help to restore the natural me...

We Indians are pretty much into local and junk foods and we just can’t stop craving for it, but have you thought what you are eating is covered with ink?  Relax; we are not talking about food, but the wrapping. Advisory issued by India's food regulator expressed that the utilization of daily papers for packing and wrapping of food items, a common practice of street merchants, represents a health hazard. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confined the utilization of newspapers and packaging material as the utilization of food wrapped in the newspapers were damaging to health, regardless of the possibility that the food has been cooked hygienically. Risk of diseases is increasing due to newspapers being broadly used as food packaging material by small hotels, merchants and also in homes instead of absorbent paper. Printing ink contains harmful pigments, chemical fasteners, and different harmful added substances which cause dangers to human health if consumed...

  Description Ovarian cancer surgery is a surgery that is used as a primary treatment for removal of the cancerous tumor present in the ovaries. The extent of the surgery depends on the spread of cancer and the patient’s general health. The surgery involves the removal of one or both of the ovaries, fallopian tubes and the uterus. Certain other surgeries have to be performed such as: - The removal of the uterus (Hysterectomy) - Appendectomy (removing the appendix) - Omentectomy (The fat that covers the intestines is removed) - Splenectomy (Removal of the spleen) The patient may experience abdominal pain, experience loss of constipation or loss of appetite or abnormal weight loss/weight gain. Pre Procedure   - To plan the course of treatment, certain blood tests such as hemogram, liver function tests and renal function tests are done. - An X-ray of the chest is done - Blood tests are done - An electrocardiogram is also conducted in order to check t...

A wise man once said “A smile is the prettiest thing you can wear.” Uh-huh, not if your teeth are in a bad state! A healthy mouth is as important as a healthy body. Every day, we use our mouths to speak, smile, and eat. Poor oral health can affect any of these mundane tasks that we so easily take for granted. Moreover, it can also bring your confidence down and lower your self-esteem. Poor oral health can also be a sign of something wrong else where in your body, and hence, proper oral hygiene is a must. Good oral health is not hard to achieve, but it does take discipline. Use these tips regularly and be assured that your mouth and teeth last you a lifetime! Brushing your teeth at least twice a day - Everyday, you should brush your teeth twice, for atleast two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste using a good quality toothbrush. For kids less than 2 years, toothpaste should not be used. Just a gentle toothbrush and water is enough for them. Flossing and Rinsing -  Using ...

Every individual has his/her way of spending money in order to fulfil their varying needs & interests. But do you know it can reveal your personality? People got different categories in which they divide their earnings. This can be used to infer certain personality traits such as how materialistic they are or how much self-control they tend to have. As per a study, it is possible to predict people's personality by observing the way they spend their money. During the study, the participants were asked to complete a personality survey that included questions determining materialism, self-control, sincerity to experience, conscientiousness, extraversion, amiability and neuroticism. The researchers used a machine learning technique to analyse whether participants' relative spending across categories was predictive of specific traits. Overall, the correlations between the model predictions and participants' personality trait scores were modest. Taking a g...

  Description Back pain surgery is performed in those situations when the patient is suffering from chronic neck pain or back pain. The procedure involves the removal of the vertebral fractures, spinal stenosis and bone spurs. There are many types of spine surgery: - Laminectomy - Spinal Fusion - Foraminotomy - Disc Replacement A spine surgery is indicated in those conditions when the patient loses the ability to hold in faces or progressive weakness in the legs or there is severe and constant pain in the abdomen and the back. Pre Procedure   If the body is kept in good shape before the surgery, then chances are that the recovery period is shortened. Patients are prescribed a dose of painkillers after the surgery in order to control the pain. Additionally, the patient is advised to stop smoking as it can increase the risk of spinal problems. During Procedure - Spinal Fusion: It is one of the most common surgeries. An intervertebral disc is removed and r...