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  Many health problems have the disconcerting habit of creeping into your life. They may begin as just a speck on the skin that you ignore until they turn into a major health issue. Doctors have always  said  that the earlier you tackle your health problems, the better are the chances of curing them. It can even mean the difference between life and death. There are several symptoms which you should be acquainted with as they portend serious health issues. 1.Your Scalloped Tongue This is a condition where the tongue gets crusted at the edges as it gets larger than your lower jaw. It could be caused by trauma to the jaw or swelling due to dehydration. But if there are other symptoms including cramps, aches, hair loss, bruising and low BP, it could indicate thyroid problems. 2. Discolored Nails Nails are a true indicator of your health. People may have different nail thickness but if there are changes from the normal color or texture, or any bleeding at the edges, consult th...

  5 Ideal Sleeping Positions A bright and hopeful start to your day may be stopped in its tracks by a sudden stab of back pain. Severe back pain can leave you incapable to work for a day and hinder your everyday activities. A major cause could be your wrong sleeping posture. Some sleeping positions put an extra burden on your body, especially on your neck, back, hips and shoulders and you suffer the incapacitating effects when you awaken. A few simple modifications to your regular position should help a lot. How do we decide which is the right sleeping posture to adopt? These five postures should help you to wake up to a painless morning and have an energetic day: Sleeping Sideways  Draw your legs up slightly towards your chest. A full body pillow or side pillow works best. You can place a small pillow between the mattress and your waist if you feel the need. This posture allows your spine, pelvis and hips to stay aligned. But do not sleep on the same side every time. It may l...

  Periods are a time of trouble for all. Neither the body nor the mind is willing to crawl out of the comfy bed. But working out is a routine and one tries to maintain it despite this monthly horror. Here are a few reasons why you should hit the gym during those days. It’s all for your benefit! The Type Of Exercise You Choose During These Days Do Matter You have our respect for even wanting to hit the gym during these days. But before you get started on your daily routine, here is something you should keep in mind. Your daily routine is suited for normal days. On these few days, with all the cramps and what not, you must be careful to choose what you work on. High-intensity exercises are more beneficial now because they release endorphins. Endorphin can help you avoid  prostaglandins  – the chemicals which cause inflammation, pain and even fever. These are connected to your  period pains  as well. So, yay for endorphins, nay for prostaglandins! Not just endorphi...

Here’s What Science Says About It All of us have unique body odor, irrespective of our gender. And the ones who bleed every month sometimes deal with an added odor coming from the genital area. While some of these odors are normal, others can turn fatal if not checked in time. Here are some common menstrual blood odors along with the reasons for their existence. Remember, precaution is better than cure! Rotten  Who would want a rotten smell coming from their body! And if it’s from the vaginal area, we are worried sick. When you are on your period and find a rotten smell wafting from the groin, it could probably be from your tampon or pad left there for way too long. It’s best to not keep foreign objects like these inside the body for more than 5 hours at a time. Metallic  One of the most common smell women all over the world find is that of metals. This is the smell of  iron  present in the blood and usually, there’s nothing to worry about it. If this smell lingers w...