Thyroid is a gland which is located in the neck right beneath the Adam s apple. The hormone produced by it is called thyroxin and this hormone is responsible for controlling the body s metabolic rate. This gland works as a thermostat for the human......read more
There are diseases which affect us in spite of us trying to keep them away as far as possible and then there are lifestyle diseases, for which we are largely to blame. It can be said that lifestyle diseases are those, which occur on account of the......read more
We have often heard that prevention is better than cure. After all, who would want to spend time being sick, if it can be avoided and no day ever needs to be a wash out. Well, it can be said that as long as a person is willing to put in a little e......read more
The term wellness is much more than just physical health, exercise or nutrition though has been applied in many different ways. Wellness is a developed process of achieving one s full health and well-being potential. There are several models of we......read more