18 Facts about Asthma What usually comes into our mind when we hear the disease "asthma" is it's main symptom of difficulty breathing caused by an inflammed narrowed airways. 18 Facts about Asthma @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan 1. Asthma is a chronic disease marked by inflammation of the respiratory tract causing constriction and swelling of the airways (bronchial tubes) and overproduction of mucus. 2. Asthma is a non-communicable disease. It does spread from person to person. Although the exact cause of asthma is unknown, factors like genetics plays a role in it's development. 3. Asthma inflicts a staggering number of the population. In America alone, 27 million people suffer from this chronic disease. 4. Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children. In fact, in America, 1 out of 12 children suffers from it. 5. There is no cure for asthma. It is marked by remissions and exacerbations. 6. Being infected with a viral infection as a child increases an indiv...
How to grow Long STRONG hair? Yao women: China's Huangluo Village "Longest Hair Village" How to grow Long STRONG hair? @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Are you battling with dry hair, split-ends and dandruff, and need a natural way to level-up your crowning glory--hair. Then meet the Yao women from China's "Longest Hair Village" Huangluo Village. The Yao women are renowned for their black, long, and beautiful hair. It is amazing that they can maintain their long black hair even when they reach their 80's. As we age, our hair naturally loose it's pigment causing it to whiten, so how was it that these women were able to fight this aging sign? Maintaining a black long hair is a symbol of beauty and weath for Yao women. To the Yao women, maintaining long black hair is sacred. It is a tradition that has been passed on for thousands of years. Want to know their beauty secret? You'll be glad to know that it's not some fancy salon or a pricey form...
Ayurveda -- The Ancient Elixir of Life For millennia, Indians have relied on Ayurveda to lead healthy and happy lives. The traditional Indian system of medicine has offered (and continues to offer) holistic cures to many a disease of the body and the mind, providing comprehensive healthcare to the people of this South Asian country. In recent decades, the popularity of Ayurveda grew immensely, extending far beyond Indian shores. As one western healthcare expert put it, Ayurveda is truly the greatest gift of India to mankind. What makes Ayurveda so special? Unlike various western systems of medicine, Ayurveda considers healthcare to be a continuous process and not a one-time affair. It calls for a 360 o focus on all components of human life � physical, mental, spiritual and biochemical. Ayurveda is based on the philosophy that a proper balance of all these aspects of an individual�s life is critical to ensure his well-being. The traditional system of Indian medicine goes beyo...
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