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I am a 28 year old married woman living with my husband and daughter in California. I am a registered nurse graduated from Christian Medical college, Vellore, India. I love writing, reading, sketching, travelling, cooking and eating. I like to stand as a

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Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholest High blood pressure (hypertension) symptoms: 1 of 6
Hypertension is called as "the silent killer" because people with hypertension are often symptom free. Many people with hypertension are unaware of having the condition. In the olden days, hypertension was regarded as the disease of the rich, or the elderly, but this is no longer thought to be the case. Once hypertension is ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Gestational diabetes in pregnancy: 2 of 11
The diabetes that arises during pregnancy and goes off when pregnancy is complete is called gestational diabetes. Some women are at high risk of developing diabetes during pregnancy and they may be identified by their medical history. If the women has one or more of the following in their medical history, they are more likel... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Helpful tips for those living with lupus: 2 of 11
Lupus is a chronic progressive systemic inflammatory autoimmune disease which causes the major organs and systems to fail. There is no cure for the disease and the prognosis is very poor because the body doesn't recognize its own cells. Below are some helpful tips to live with lupus. 1. Keep the skin moist by proper lubricat... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Natural ways to induce labor: 6 of 32
Labor is the process of expulsion of baby from mother's womb starting with uterine contractions. There are some natural ways by which labor can be induced when the mother is post term. Each body responds differently to different techniques, some work and some do not. These are some of the natural ways to induce labor. 1. Hot... More..
Style & Beauty > Acne & Blemish Acne treatment: How to prevent and treat acne: 4 of 21
Acne vulgaris is a common problem faced by many adolescent and adults. This period is the best part of life where everyone wants to look good but unfortunately the hormones also surge at this time. Let me tell you what is acne and how it is caused, so that you can identify the cause yourselves and take appropriate measures t... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases What is a digital rectal exam?: 2 of 10
Digital rectal examination (DRE) is a small procedure that is generally performed by a doctor at the doctor's office. Digital rectal exam has become a part of routine general check up these days because of the increasing incidence of prostate cancers in men. DRE is recommended for all men over 40 years of age. It is an inval... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) The symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): 2 of 10
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the enlargement or hypertrophy of the prostate. It is the most common pathologic condition found in men over 50 years of age. It is also studied that BPH is the second most common cause of surgical intervention in men over 60 years of age. The cause of benign prostatic hyperplasia is unc... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Good carbs vs. bad carbs: 2 of 10
Good carbs and bad carbs may sound greek and latin to many. These terms are used recently to classify carbohydrates interms of health benefits. Carbohydrates are not always good and not always bad. Some promote health and some causes problems which we generally say as good carbs and bad carbs respectively. Carbohydrates are ... More..
Health & Fitness > Arthritis How to manage rheumatoid arthritis: 1 of 5
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints such as the tendons, ligaments, and muscles, as well as other organs in the body.Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic illness, meaning it can last for yea... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Risks Common muscle diseases: 1 of 5
Nerves and bones closely work with muscles. Any problem which arises with neurons or skeletal system will directly affect the muscular system. There are many common diseases involving the muscles. These include strain, sprain, contusion, low back pain, bicipital syndrome, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, myasthenia ... More..