Fabric may not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of health. But it definitely should be considered, tell health experts around the world. Yes! Your favorite dress material could be at fault for otherwise-unexplained breakouts and rashes. Not only this, it may also lead to nagging headaches and human carcinogen! Read in detail to realize how fabrics and health is connected. We tell you why you should prefer eco friendly natural fabrics instead the soft touch synthetic fabrics that are vehemently used in today’s fashion designs. Also, explore natural fabrics that are proven good for overall health. Start reading… Facts of Synthetic Fabrics Be it towels to

Sunscreen is one beauty staple that you can’t do without in any season and for any reason. Still, most of us wear it diligently in summer and get lazy about it in winter. And you better not ask about the cloudy days. The laziness results in the ageing of the skin. Yes, you heard me right. Sun damage is one of the topmost causes of the ageing of the skin. Dr Sheilly Kapoor, Consultant Dermatology at Medanta The Medicity informs more. ABC of Ultra Violet Rays UVA rays penetrate deepest into the skin and are often referred to as the ‘ageing rays’. In high doses, these rays damage the underlying collagen causing darkening, pigmentation and acceleration of the ageing process. Skin

The arrival of winter brings respite from the summer heat. More or less winter is a healthy season, but, this is also the time when sneezes, wheezes and flu become quite common. Asthmatics know that it doesn’t take long for a sneeze to turn in a wheeze. And at times you may get a feeling that germs are out to get you and however hard you try, you just can’t duck them. Guardian Health Chronicle tells you what to do so that you don’t fall sick this season. No Excuse to Exercise: Instead of early morning brisk walk go for late evening walks to let your body accommodate well with change in temperature. Eat Right: Consume amla, oranges, carrots and leafy greens to stock up enough

Winter has definitely taken a chill pill and now the cold has become fairly enough to make us feel its presence. So, if you too are scared of catching sniffles, stuffy nose and the ache of cold, then just pick the right food for this season grocery. You would surely outright the misery of influenza before it takes you hard. Nutritionist and dietician Sachi Sohal enlist all the warm tassir food choices for you to avoid getting cold. Include the drop downs to your platter to beat the winter cold, this season. Honey: Cure-all for everything from to cuts and scrapes, honey’s natural antiseptic properties allow it to work a bit for every hassle you face health-wise. And in winters, a spoon

Till now we were battling with oily skin and all of a sudden we have to grapple with dry skin. As the day starts getting chilly and  winter knocks hard on our doors, most of us go lazy and get reluctant to follow our daily grooming habits. But, the worst happens when we start following wrong beauty practices in winters; which as a result give dry and dull skin, chapped lips, cracked feet, etc. You can keep your skin soft and supple by avoiding winter skin care blunders. Priya Singh tells you about commonly committed beauty blunders and how to avoid those. Taking hot shower bath: Hot shower might be soothing to your soul, but wreaks havoc on your skin. Hot water causes the blood vessels

This time of the year, when everyone around you is doubling up sneezing or coughing, and it seems that it is just not possible to escape flu, My Health Guardian comes with a prevention plan. Agreed, flu is terribly contagious, still you can prevent it. Like all things in life, you just need to plan right and stick to the plan. Keep reading to learn more. Let’s get the facts right at the outset. To avoid flu you need to emphasize on hand hygiene and wash your hands well, after you’ve used rest rooms. Even when you are back from crowded places (read elevators, restaurants) or handled money, door knobs, wash your hands well or use hand sanitisers. Avoid touching your face, nose or mouth

This is high season for all water and food borne diseases. One of the most dangerous food and water borne infections is typhoid, caused by the bacteria called ‘Salmonella typhi’. It travels through faecal contamination of food or water. About 3%-5% of patients become carriers of the bacteria after the acute illness. Some patients suffer a very mild illness that goes unrecognized. These patients can become long-term carriers of the bacteria. The germ multiplies in the gallbladder, or liver and passes into the bowel. The chronic carriers can be the source of new outbreaks of typhoid fever for many years.   Symptoms Typhoid fever may cause: • Fever (in step ladder form) • Coated

Pneumonia is concerns for older adults and people with chronic illnesses or impaired immune systems, but it can also strike young healthy people. Worldwide, it’s a leading cause of death in children. Pneumonia can be difficult to spot. It often mimics a cold or the flu, beginning with a cough and a fever, so you may not realise you have a more serious condition. Chest pain is a common symptom of many types of pneumonia. Pneumonia symptoms can vary greatly, depending on any underlying conditions you may have and the type of organism causing the infection. Adults aging 50 or more and very young children, whose immune systems aren’t fully developed, are at an increased risk of

When monsoon comes it releases chemicals, viruses, allergens, toxins, polluted water and all of a sudden the temperature goes down for which our immune system is not prepared to fight with. While you must take regular precautions, like boiling water, and avoiding street food, or food prepared in bulk, here are a few specific guidelines about eating during the rains. The cool weather may tempt you to gorge on fried bhajiyas, but exercise discretion. The cardinal rule is that you must not eat when you are not hungry, because by doing this you invite indigestion and accompanying illnesses. The digestive system gets weakened due to dehydration in summer. This leads to low digestive power.

SUMMER EVOKES memories of chilled lemonades, lush watermelon wedges, juicy mangoes and languid summer holidays. It’s the time when we come out of our cocoon, go for a leisurely walk or take a dip in the pool, plan our mid-year summer break and head to known or unknown destinations to recharge our batteries. However, summer also brings in a lot of health concerns. Most of it is easily avoidable with a bit of planning and preparation. Archana Darshan runs you through 4 top avoidable health conditions during summer time. 1. Water-borne diseases In the hot and humid months of summer, instances of water-borne infections, like typhoid, gastroenteritis and jaundice soar. All these infections