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As I understand it a fever is a normal reaction to an infection. It seems that many of the “bugs” people get, don’t do well at higher than what a human is normal temperature. It makes a little bit of sense, but now since we combat bugs with other means, the fever is considered an indication rather than result.

Typhoid fever is a serious disease with a case fatality rate (untreated) of about 20%. With effective treatment, the fatality rate can be as low as 1–2%. Antibiotic therapy is the only effective treatment for typhoid fever. Commonly used antibiotics are Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) This is not usually given to pregnant women or children. or Ceftriaxone (Rocephin). These drugs can cause side effects....

To be fit and healthy you need to be physically active. Regular physical activity can help protect you from serious diseases such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, diabetes and arthritis. Riding your bicycle regularly is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Cycling is a healthy, low-impact exercise that can be enjoye....

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Vitamin D By Sun Exposure The vitamin is produced when a body is exposed to the sunshine and the amount of its production depends upon the various factors. The factors include season such as if there is a winter season, then there will be less sunshine, and the time of the day like sun rays are powerful between 10 am to 3 pm, and the amount of air pollution where you lives. It is the ultravi....

Yes, being an avid consumer of naturopathic treatment from past quite a few years, I recommend everyone to drink papaya leaf juice in dengue fever as it increases platelets count. Apart from that, intake of water which is boiled in the presence of giloy ki bel also helps in increasing platelets counts.

Don’t lose your hope, stay positive. There are many different treatments available for varicose veins. These treatments vary based upon the size and location of the varicose veins, the presence of symptoms, and in cases of accompanying skin changes (for example, swelling, dermatitis or ulceration, for example). Briefly, potential treatments may include: Leg elevation while sitting or ....

For gaining weight, you should stick to some time tested rules which are easy enough to bring to your routine. Start Exercising Workouts increase your muscle mass and not fat, and you will gain muscles. Weight lifting is essential, which break our muscles and with apt nutrition, your body rebuilds stronger muscles. Restrict cardio to once a week and you will make rapid weight gain. Consum....

For the people who don’t know the difference between ghee and butter; Ghee is basically "clarified butter" made from raw unsalted butter from which the water and milk solids are removed.  Moving on, I come from a place where Ghee is one of the most important ingredients and is used extensively in everything we prepare. Just to give you an idea in my hometown, a family of 4 consumes an average ....

Tons of people experience pain in the stomach at some point in their lives. Out of these, a lot many are women, who experience this pain in the lower abdominal pain more often than not. The reasons for these pain vary from person to person, therefore, the treatment modalities available also differ from person to person as there is no one-size fits all approach. Lower Abdominal Pain: Lifestyle a....

According to Jason Shon Bennett to get an estimate of your health or doing a basic health check, answer the following 35 questions completely honestly. If none of the answers exactly applies to you, just choose the one closest to your situation. This questionnaire is loosely designed to give you a reality check on your diet and lifestyle habits. It does not include a full physical or a thorough....

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