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An important stage in the lives of a woman is the pregnancy stage. Nothing can bring more joy and happiness for a woman than becoming a mother. Normally, pregnancy would be revealed 12 to 15 days after ovulation. It is worth mentioning here that normally pregnancy is revealed by a woman missing her monthly period. She would then confirm the pregnancy by means of a pregnancy test. Not many women would know that fact that her body itself would show certain signs of pregnancy. Some women can feel these signs in them but other women might not be able to feel the signs of pregnancy. The reason for that is that each body is different. Various signs of early pregnancy or before 6 weeks that are shown in a woman are Implantation or light bleeding: This is one of the earliest signs of pregnancy in a woman. It must be noted that the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining between 5 to 14 days after conception. Point is that the early bleeding is both faint and temporary and it is a pink coloured discharge. It would be for just a couple of days.  As the light spotting would appear as a brief and minimal amount of discharge it is different from regular periods. The light bleeding that would differ from the usual heavy bleeding during periods would indicate the pregnancy. It is noteworthy that not every woman would have implantation bleeding. Breast changes and tenderness etc: The woman would have changes in her breast due to hormone based changes during pregnancy. It is noteworthy that breasts would become tender with swelling/soreness etc between 2 to 6 weeks after conception. Early signs of pregnancy would be revealed by tingling sensation in the breast. The reason is due to the body that is preparing to nourish the baby by making changes to breast tissue. Pregnancy based breast tenderness could be long lasting unlike menstruation based breast tenderness. Fatigue and more sleepiness: That the woman is pregnant is also shown by fatigue or sleepiness etc in her. There would be extreme tiredness in women who are 4 to 6 weeks pregnant and this inspite of good sleep in the nights. Point is that the body would release more progesterone that would make her relaxed as well as sleepier. Just after one week of conception, the first signs of fatigue would be visible. In the fourth week after conception, the signs would become stronger. Nausea and changes in smell and taste: Normally, in the late pregnancy or after 6 weeks only nausea would occur in a woman.  Four weeks after conception,n, morning sickness that includes vomiting and nausea would be present in women. It must be taken into account that this sign can occur at any time of the day. The early signs of pregnancy also include aversion to certain smells or taste etc. The pregnant woman could have a metallic taste in her mouth with sourness etc. Frequent urination and mild cramps: The conceived woman could get frequent urination and this is another important early sign of pregnancy. Here, the woman would have bladder pressure caused due to more blood flow to kidneys and expanding uterus etc. Within the lower abdominal area, mild stomach cramps can occur. It is brought out that fertilized egg implantation along with growing uterus can create these symptoms.

Do you have pets in your house? How would you feel if you were told that leptospirosis or hookworm infection that you have got is due to the pet you have in the house? Shocked right!!  Many of us have pets like dogs, cats and certain birds like parrots, pigeons etc in our houses. Bitter truth is that pets not only bring us huge happiness plus companionship etc but also bring viruses, bacteria etc. It is worthy to note that from pets humans can get certain diseases and these are termed as zoonotic diseases. With proper handling of pets, regular visits to veterinary doctors, with good personal hygiene et, we could avoid most pet related diseases in us. There are few diseases we could get from pets. Ringworm infection: Ringworm infections are fungal based infections that can affect our nails, skin scalp etc. Truth is that from pets like dogs and cats we could get ringworm infection directly. It is possible for us to avoid this infection by bathing pets daily plus grooming them. It is necessary to use disinfectants in those areas where pets visit the house. Finally, washing hands after handling pets is very important. Toxoplasmosis: A parasite that is found in cat faeces is responsible for getting toxoplasmosis. Those with weak immunity and pregnant women are at high risk. It is necessary to clean the litter box by using gloves etc/ pregnant women must avoid doing this. It is necessary to wash hands after completing the above said work. Cat scratch disease or CSD: Having pets like cats at home can also lead to CSD in us. Here, a scratch or bite from a cat can result in this bacterial infection in us. It is necessary that we try to avoid rough play with kittens especially.  Point is that we must clean the scratches immediately with soap and water. Salmonellosis: By handling reptiles, birds etc we can get this Salmonellosis infection in us that is caused by Salmonella bacteria. Even contaminated pet foods can cause this. It is important to wash hands after touching pets or pet foods etc. Leptospirosis: From the urine of the infected dogs, a bacterial infection can spread easily and that is leptospirosis infection. Through contaminated d water or soil, humans can get this infection.  Those having pets like dogs must vaccinate their dogs and they must try to avoid walking with their dogs in floodwater etc. Campylobacteriosis: There are possibilities of humans getting diarrhoea from pets. Campylobacteriosis is due to bacterial infection. When we handle kittens or puppies having diarrhoea issues, then we could also get diarrhoea. It is highly important to have good hygiene. Washing our hands before cooking or eating etc is essential. Rabies: From the bites of infected animals or pets like dogs etc, we can get this deadly viral infection.  Our nervous system could get affected by rabies. We must seek immediate medical treatment if bitten by even our pet dogs.

If you have thought that fading of rashes would correspond to the end of measles and you could feel relaxed, then this article might throw a surprise!! Not many would know the fact that there are certain infections that can attack us after measles.  When a person has measles then he or she would have symptoms like rashes, fever, cough, reddish coloured eyes etc. Virus is responsible for measles in us. Measles is infectious and can spread from one person to another through breath. The shocking piece of information is that measles has come back to the USA and more cases have been reported till now in the middle of 2025 when compared to early 1990s. It is worth mentioning here that after measles the immunity would get lowered and as a result we could get several issues like pneumonia, ear issues, diarrhoea, meningitis etc. It was brought out by a research study in Brazil that measles infection could lead to many non-measles infection deaths. Health issues we could get after measles are Respiratory infections: The cough which we get due to measles would not leave us even after we get cured from measles. The reason for this is due to pneumonia or bronchial pneumonia that would persist.  Children who are below the age of 5 get serious complications due to measles. Diarrhoea and dehydration etc: Not only lungs get affected by measles but also our gut. Toddlers usually suffer from diarrhoea after measles. By this, the children would feel totally drained. It is really shocking to note that in developing countries diarrhoea from measles is a killer. Ear based infections or otitis media: Truth is that one in 10 kids would get ear infections after measles. They could get ringing ears or even hearing loss etc. Point is that the virus would cause inflammation in the Eustachian canal and middle ear.. As a result, the small ears of kids would get filled with fluid and pressure builds up. It is essential to treat ear infection fast or else it can lead to hearing loss also. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis or SSPE: Kids who are between 7 and 10 could get affected by SSPE which can be a worst slow burn tragedy. They could appear as another infection in unvaccinated kids. In the beginning, the kids would show behavioural changes, mood swings etc. After some time, the kids would show seizures, muscle spasms, memory loss etc. Myocarditis issue: After measles, a person can also get myocarditis. It is worthy to mention that the heart muscle would become swollen, irritated and can`t pump well. Chest pain, fatigue and irregular heartbeat would occur. Fact is that the doctors would treat it carefully, balancing fluids and watching heart rhythm on the monitor. Blindness: Children who are deprived of vitamin A could get keratitis or corneal inflammation or corneal ulcers and could go blind also after measles. It is shocking to mention that once damage to cornea is done there is no rewind button. It is for this reason the eye specialists push vitamin A during measles outbreaks. Complications during pregnancy: When a pregnant mother gets affected by measles then she could get miscarriage, premature labour and deliver a low birth weight baby. Truth is that even if the mother survives their babies would be medically fragile.

Are you a foodie who loves eating lots of oily or greasy food items often? Then, please be careful!! Known for its taste and ease of preparation etc, oily foods are very common across the globe. People love eating these oily foods without knowing the truth that excess and frequent intake of these foods could result in serious health issues in us. Foods that contain trans- fat and saturated fats etc are harmful for our health in the long term. It is possible to protect our health by limiting or avoiding frequent intake of oily foods. Various serious health issues we can get by eating oily or greasy foods frequently Digestive issues: There are high possibilities of getting digestive issues like bloating, diarrhoea, nausea and indigestion etc if we eat oily foods frequently. Our digestive system would need more effort to digest high fat foods. After eating these foods, we could have delayed gastric emptying and discomfort etc. More chances of food borne diseases: We could get affected by food borne diseases with symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps etc if we consume improperly cooked and stored oily foods. Reason for this is foods containing animal fats especially could harbour harmful bacteria and pathogens etc. It is unsafe to eat these contaminated oily foods. Heart diseases:  When we eat foods with high trans-fats and saturated fats etc then our bad cholesterol would increase. There would be a decrease in the good cholesterol levels. This would lead to plaque build up in the arteries. By this, we could get serious issues like heart diseases, strokes etc. Weight gain and obesity etc: Intake of more calorie dense oily foods would make us put on weight.  There are more chances of becoming obese. It is well known that obesity is often associated with serious issues like type 2 diabetes, arthritis, certain cancer types etc. So, please be careful. Skin issues: There are more chances of acne and oily skin if we eat oily foods frequently. When we eat an excess of oily foods, sebum production would increase. This can lead to clogged pores and inflammation etc. Moreover, the high GI of many oily foods would spike our blood sugar levels resulting in skin issues. Type 2 diabetes:<> Insulin resistance is precursor to type 2 diabetes and foods rich in unhealthy fats would lead to insulin resistance in us. The body`s ability to regulate blood sugar levels would get impaired by intake of foods rich in trans-fats etc. Liver disease: Fat would get accumulated in our liver cells when we consume oily foods often. By this we can also get NAFLD or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Bitter fact is that when NAFLD is left untreated then it can result in serious issues like cirrhosis and liver failure etc. Impairs brain function: It is shocking to note that regular intake of greasy or oily foods could affect our cognitive abilities. So, please take care and try to avoid or limit the intake of such foods.

Periods or menstruation can be very tough for a woman. Periods refer to monthly shedding of lining of the uterus along with vaginal bleeding. Not only the women in her periods get physical issues like sweating, acne, bleeding, migraines, joint pain etc but hormonal changes also. Hormonal changes or fluctuating levels of prostaglandins and progesterone would cause bowel problems in women during her periods. Truth is that hormonal changes could affect digestion and bowel movement patterns. This could result in diarrhoea, bloating constipation and abdominal cramping etc in women during her periods. It is worthy to note that prostaglandins could stimulate muscle contractions in the intestines and this could lead to loose stools. Digestion would get slowed down when progesterone levels drop. These could make the woman feel uncomfortable. There are certain ways that would help a woman manage her bowel based issue during periods. These are By staying hydrated: It is essential that a woman in her periods must drink water and stay hydrated. This would lower constipation issues in her. Bloating would get reduced as excess sodium would get flushed out. Bowel movements would be smooth. By intake of high fibre foods: Bowel movements in women in her periods would get regulated if she eats high fibre foods like whole grains, fruits, vegetables etc. It must be noted that soluble fibre would ease off diarrhoea by absorbing excess water and insoluble fibre combats constipation. By limiting caffeine and sugary drinks: Bowels would get stimulated by consuming excess caffeine and diarrhoea would get worsened. Bloating and gas would be caused by sugary drinks intake. By avoiding dairy especially when sensitive: Bitter fact is that some women would become lactose intolerant during their periods. Point is that when dairy causes bloating feelings then the women must avoid dairy to ease bowel discomfort. By adding probiotics to diet: Healthy gut bacteria would get supported by foods like yoghurt, kefir etc. This would reduce irregular bowel habits and balance digestion etc. By staying active: Digestion would get stimulated and bloating and constipation would be avoided if a woman stays physically active in her periods. It is good to do gentle exercises like walking, yoga etc. By intake of small frequent meals: Eating lighter meals frequently (during periods) would be superb than eating heavy meals once. By this, bloating or sudden bowel urgency could be avoided. By avoiding spicy foods: By eating spicy foods during periods, the digestion would get speeded up and this would increase the chances of diarrhoea and stomach cramps etc. By means of heating pad:  Intestinal muscles would get relaxed by using a heating pad. This would ease the bowel movements and abdominal pain would get reduced.

If you have thought that fading of rashes would correspond to the end of measles and you could feel relaxed, then this article might throw a surprise!! Not many would know the fact that there are certain infections that can attack us after measles.  When a person has measles then he or she would have symptoms like rashes, fever, cough, reddish coloured eyes etc. Virus is responsible for measles in us. Measles is infectious and can spread from one person to another through breath. The shocking piece of information is that measles has come back to the USA and more cases have been reported till now in the middle of 2025 when compared to early 1990s. It is worth mentioning here that after measles the immunity would get lowered and as a result we could get several issues like pneumonia, ear issues, diarrhoea, meningitis etc. It was brought out by a research study in Brazil that measles infection could lead to many non-measles infection deaths. Health issues we could get after measles are Respiratory infections: The cough which we get due to measles would not leave us even after we get cured from measles. The reason for this is due to pneumonia or bronchial pneumonia that would persist.  Children who are below the age of 5 get serious complications due to measles. Diarrhoea and dehydration etc: Not only lungs get affected by measles but also our gut. Toddlers usually suffer from diarrhoea after measles. By this, the children would feel totally drained. It is really shocking to note that in developing countries diarrhoea from measles is a killer. Ear based infections or otitis media: Truth is that one in 10 kids would get ear infections after measles. They could get ringing ears or even hearing loss etc. Point is that the virus would cause inflammation in the Eustachian canal and middle ear.. As a result, the small ears of kids would get filled with fluid and pressure builds up. It is essential to treat ear infection fast or else it can lead to hearing loss also. Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis or SSPE: Kids who are between 7 and 10 could get affected by SSPE which can be a worst slow burn tragedy. They could appear as another infection in unvaccinated kids. In the beginning, the kids would show behavioural changes, mood swings etc. After some time, the kids would show seizures, muscle spasms, memory loss etc. Myocarditis issue: After measles, a person can also get myocarditis. It is worthy to mention that the heart muscle would become swollen, irritated and can`t pump well. Chest pain, fatigue and irregular heartbeat would occur. Fact is that the doctors would treat it carefully, balancing fluids and watching heart rhythm on the monitor. Blindness: Children who are deprived of vitamin A could get keratitis or corneal inflammation or corneal ulcers and could go blind also after measles. It is shocking to mention that once damage to cornea is done there is no rewind button. It is for this reason the eye specialists push vitamin A during measles outbreaks. Complications during pregnancy: When a pregnant mother gets affected by measles then she could get miscarriage, premature labour and deliver a low birth weight baby. Truth is that even if the mother survives their babies would be medically fragile.

Have you been searching for your bike or car keys often these days in your home? How would you feel if your son or daughter pointed out to you about your poor memory or forgetfulness?  You feel sad right!! Truth is that memory lapses can be frustrating and alarming also. Some persons might frequently forget things and this could be due to some underlying conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s diseases etc. In the beginning itself, there is no need to opt for heavy medication but certain simple changes could be effective. Reasons for forgetfulness are Sleep deprivation or poor sleep: One of the most important reasons for forgetfulness is sleep deprivation and this reason is often overlooked. Our brain would not get enough time to consolidate memories without adequate sleep. Truth is that sleep deprivation can also lead to mood swings and this could affect memory retention further. Alcohol intake: It must be noted that drinking excess alcohol could impair short term memory even after the immediate effects have worn off. Not only excessive drinking would affect our liver but also our brain. Stress and anxiety: We could get mental fatigue due to constant stress. Brain function would get weakened and neural connections would get slowed down.  This would make it harder to recollect or recall details. Formation of new memories would get hindered and disruptions of recall of old memories. It must be noted that lack of physical activity would worsen these effects. Underactive thyroid: We could get poor memory or forgetfulness if we have an underactive thyroid. It is possible to do a simple thyroid test to know about the thyroid levels in us. By this, we could take   medication. Behavioural management recommendations to tackle forgetfulness: It is essential to keep all the important things like wallets, keys, mobile phones, spectacles etc in one particular place. Secondly, we must note down and down phone numbers, dates etc and not try to keep them in our memory. Thirdly, avoid multitasking at a time and rather try to concentrate on one particular thing.

What would begin as small non cancerous clumps of cells or polyp could develop into cancer over a period of time. We are now talking about the colon or colorectal cancer that would begin in the large intestine or rectum. There are several risk factors for colon cancer such as family history, age, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, smoking intake of alcohol etc. Not only these, even consuming a diet that is low in fibre content plus intake of processed meats etc can also cause colon cancer in us. Foods to eat to avoid or lower the chances of colon cancer are Cruciferous vegetables intake: The sulforaphane present in the cruciferous vegetables would help us to avoid colon cancer. Intake of cruciferous vegetables would inhibit the cancer cell growth in us. Leafy green vegetables intake: By eating leafy green vegetables that are rich in fibres, folate, lutein and carotenoids etc, toxins would be flushed out plus inflammation in the colon would get lowered, Regular bowel movements would be present and by this colon cancer would be avoided. Beans & legumes intake: The beneficial gut bacteria in the gut would get nourished by intake of these foods having resistant starch and soluble fibres etc. The short chain fatty acids that are produced by this process would have anti-cancer properties in them. This would reduce the inflammation of the colon. Berries intake: Ellagic acid, anthocyanins and vitamin C are present in berries. Colon cells would be protected from oxidative stress by these. As a result, colon cancer can be avoided in us. Fatty fish intake: The inflammation in us would get lowered when we consume omega 3 fatty acids present in the fatty fishes. By decreasing the inflammatory response in the digestive tract, the risk of getting colon cancer could be avoided. Garlic intake: Carcinogens or cancer causing would get destroyed by liver enzymes that get activated by sulphur compounds present in garlic. Our gut health would be supported by the antibacterial properties and might lower the cancer causing substances formation in the colon. Turmeric intake: The cucurmin in turmeric would slow down the cancer cell growth and prevent the spread of tumour in us and that is due to the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of cucurmin. Yoghurt and probiotic foods intake: Inflammation would get controlled by intake of probiotic foods.  It is believed that regular intake of yoghurt would help us to maintain digestive balance. By this, we could avoid colon cancer in us.

Have you heard about a magical herb from the mint family called spearmint which when consumed would provide us with numerous benefits? Sounds unbelievable right!! This spearmint or mentha spicata is not only known for its refreshing aroma and mild flavour is used in culinary but it is known for its medicinal benefits too. It is superb to note that spearmint is commonly found in toothpastes, chewing gum etc. Previously it was mostly found in Asia and Europe. These days, it is seen growing all over the world. Numerous health benefits of spearmint are Eases digestive discomfort: For a long time, spearmint has been used to treat digestive issues such as nausea, bloating, indigestion and gas etc. It is believed that carvone present in spearmint would relax the digestive tract muscles. This would ease cramping and discomfort. Those patients with IBS or irritable bowel syndrome who consumed spearmint reported improvements in bloating and pain etc. Full of antioxidants: Our body would get protected from free radical damage by intake of spearmint containing many antioxidants. It is known that oxidative stress due to free radicals would lead to serious issues like cancers, heart diseases etc. Other antioxidants like rosmarinic acid, limonene, flavonoids etc in spearmint also do superbly in preventing oxidative stress in us. Supports hormonal balance in women: Hormones would get regulated in women (having hormonal issues like PCOD etc) due to spearmint. It is worth noting that drinking spearmint tea would increase female hormones like LH and FSH etc and by this ovulation as well as reproductive health would get better. Might reduce excess facial hairs in women: Presence of male hormones would lead to excess hairs on the face of a woman. This would make them feel sad and disappointed etc. It is true that drinking spearmint tea with androgenic properties would help women to overcome this excess facial hair issue. Boost memory and heap in brain function: It was brought to light by some research studies that intake of spearmint would support brain health in the older adults. The older adults showed superb memory power.  Lowers blood sugar levels: It is noteworthy that spearmint tea intake would lower blood sugar levels. This spearmint irea intake cannot be a substitute for medication in lowering the blood sugar levels but it could complement blood sugar management in the coming years. Lowers stress and anxiety in us: These days, stress and anxiety has become common and many of us have these issues and find it difficult. There are various reasons for these mental health issues in us. It is believed that intake of spearmint would improve our stress and anxiety in us. This would boost our sleep also. Reduces joint pain due to arthritis: Spearmint tea high in rosmarinic acid would reduce joint pain due to arthritis issues. The anti-inflammatory properties of spearmint play a role here Lowers blood pressure or BP: A compound carvone present in spearmint would relax the blood vessels in us. By this, our blood pressure or BP would get reduced.

Do you get upset while standing in front of the mirror due to acne on your chin, you are not alone!! It is worthy to note that when pores around the chin get blocked by excess oil, dead skin cells etc, then we could get chin acne. Many suffer from this chin acne and find it difficult. People of all ages can get this issue but mostly chin acne is witnessed in women. Chin acne can be caused due to several reasons. These are Hormonal imbalance: Hormonal fluctuation is a major reason for chin acne. Excess oil production in the skin would be stimulated by androgens or male hormones present in both men and women. This oil would clog the pores leading to acne. It is noteworthy that women would notice chin acne mostly during their pregnancy time or during menstrual cycle or due to the presence of conditions like PCOD etc. Stress: Stress can lead to many health issues in us. Chin acne can also be due to stress but not directly. Point is that stress would increase cortisol in us and this could lead to more oil production that would clog the pores. By this chin acne is possible. Dietary factors: Hormone levels would get influenced and inflammation would become more if we consume certain foods like refined sugars, dairy products etc. It must be noted that some people report clear skin after they have reduced their consumption of such kinds of foods. Poor skin habits etc: Chin acne can also be possible if we touch our face often or use the same facemasks again and again without washing etc. Use of helmets etc: Not many know that by constantly using helmets also we can get chin acne. Point is that friction and trapped sweat in the chin area could aggravate the skin. Underlying medical conditions: Underlying medical conditions such as PCOS or adrenal imbalance etc can also result in chin based acne. It is essential to meet a dermatologist or skin doctor if acne on the chin is severe. Managing chin acne: It is necessary to wash the face twice or thrice daily using gentle cleanser and this would remove oil and clogging of pores etc. Try to avoid sleeping with makeup on.  Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables is important for managing acne on the chin.