Acupressure refers to applying pressure to certain key points of the body with hands or fingers. These tapping techniques are gaining popularity through out the world. It is applying manual pressure to certain parts of the body to relieve stress & pain. Health related benefits of acupressure If you are feeling stressed out due to your hectic working schedules, or if you feel tired or depressed due to any reason. Acupressure tapping techniques are practiced to relieve you by satisfying your needs. According to researchers, this practice is mainly followed by students, to keep themselves awake during classes & examination schedules. Acupressure refers to applying pressure to certain points that will reduce the sleepiness & increase the alertness of the student making him feel  [...]

Chinese facial exercises are very well known & are easy to follow. That’s the reason most of the people follow Chinese facial exercise. Facial exercise plays a crucial role in taking away stress & pressure from your body. Learn about acupressure points The Chinese facial treatment mainly consists of releasing pressure through pressing acupressure points. For that you should be aware of the locations of the points, most of the acupressure points are located on our facial area. These points help to alleviate sinus related problems, fatigue, nasal congestion & headaches. Facial acupressure chart is available, which will give you clear information of the locations of these points. Pressing those points manually with comfortable pain is very important. You may rate your pain level  [...]

Cold sores is a contagious viral disease caused by herpes simplex viruses, ( HSV-1 & HSV-2). Sores are nothing but clusters or groups of small blisters on the areas adjacent to lip & outer edge of the mouth. It pains & the skin near the blister appears red. They are not severe ones but many people find it embarrassing moving around with sores. Here are some self-guiding techniques to get rid of it. Stress buster If we think of cold sores & stress we find no similarity, as stress is completely different from blisters that occur on lips. Most of the times it is occurred by infection of the herpes, but stress is also a reason for development of cold sores. Anxiety & highly emotional situations also develops cold sores. Alleviation of stress from your life will help you to  [...]

There is a misconception, that a missed period signals pregnancy, its not always. There are several other reasons including hormonal imbalances that can cause a missed period. It depends on the women & the bodily abilities to handle stress & resist severe illnesses. Consult a doctor for acquiring proper knowledge regarding disruptions in menstrual cycle. Stress factor When you undergo stressful situations, your body tends to release a hormone that can block your bleeding procedure. This may ultimately lead to missed periods. Avoid stressful situations, or rather, try to handle those situations. Stress in the form of depression can also lead to missed periods. Depression or stress due to death of a family member, job loss, arrival of finals etc can also develop situations which will  [...]

Diabetes is a disease which is mainly caused due to increased sugar levels in blood. This will change your lifestyle & eating habits. Diabetes will reduce the stamina & resistance & healing power of the body. The diabetic will have to schedule his life by following certain parameters, to lead a normal life. Extra care should be taken while experimenting with your daily stuffs. Stable blood glucose level After diabetes is diagnosed, your doctor will provide you with target sugar levels that your body requires, which can be monitored with the help of blood glucose meter. For those with Type 1 Diabetes should have a check of blood sugar levels at least thrice a day. Following proper schedule for the check up is very essential. The schedule should include check up before or after  [...]

Schizophrenia basically means psychotic disorder that can occur by distortion of reality & disturbances of thoughts & languages. It is basically a type of mental illness affecting behavior, thinking & emotions. The symptoms include hallucinations, split personality, hearing voices & optical illusions. General knowledge on Schizophrenia If you feel depressed by observing change in your lifestyle due to strange feeling or some unforeseen & unusual consequences, these are some indications of Schizophrenia. Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder that includes symptoms like hallucinations, split personality, disorganized speech, hearing voices & optical illusions. Following the same pace of lifestyle becomes difficult for a person when diagnosed as a Schizophrenic. This  [...]

There are variety of pain relievers & pain killers available. But frequent consumption of medications is not good for human body. Here are some methods & treatments that does not include intake of medicines. Needles also work as pain relievers! Acupuncture is discovered by ancient Chinese experts, as an exclusive pain relieving treatment which does not include pain killing tablets & capsules. This method of treatment is followed by numerous people who hate the taste of medicines. Acupuncture helps in relieving pain from both acute & chronic areas of your body. It is often used to treat back pain, menstrual cramping, headaches & fibromyalgia. Acupuncture is practiced by inserting the metallic needle tips at trigger points in the skin; these points are interrelated to the  [...]

Celiac diseases, these are autoimmune disorders of small intestines that are caused due to allergy of gluten, a protein substance mainly available in wheat, rye & barley. These diseases cannot be cured; they can be managed only by stopping the intake of food ingredients having gluten protein in them. Celiac disease is a chronic nutritional disturbance of the gastrointestinal tract. The only way to avoid celiac disorders is to consume gluten-free products & meals. First take: The only treatment is to avoid food stuffs & beverages from your routine consisting of gluten protein. Consumption of gluten free products & meals is advisable. Start off with diet consisting of meals made from gluten-free ingredients. Make it a point that your change in the diet will help you to heal  [...]

Hyperglycemia & cardiovascular diseases are very common stress related diseases. These diseases mainly arises due to uneven lifestyle, ie. the routine that consist of uneven eating habits, stressful & hectic working schedules, emotional stress & lack of exercise. These facts are the main causes for the imbalance & malfunctioning of the immune system. What is hyperglycemia? Hyperglycemia is usually associated with diabetes. Hyperglycemia refers to high concentration of sugar or glucose in blood. This can be the first symptom of diabetes. Symptoms of hyperglycemia are blurred vision, frequent urination, unquenchable thirst & a person may feel tired very often. High blood sugar levels can be because of uneven eating habits, stress & lack of exercise. If the symptoms are  [...]

Depression refers to development of pessimist sense, sad feeling & inadequacy, in the mental state of mind. Depression can be caused due to various reasons; chronic fatigue syndrome is one of them. Partial reason for depression can be psychology. Many people psychologically become victims of depression. Lack of energy to do the things that you wish to, frustration & regression about not being able to do activities that were much easier for you before are some reasons that can develop & build up depression. Chronic fatigue syndrome causes depression due to physical reasons. Exercising & movement releases serotonin & dopamine in your body which lifts your mood & makes your feel relaxed, refreshed & charged up. This states the importance of exercising in your day to  [...]