Immunity is the ability of your body to defense against pathogens by making antibodies against specific antigens. The human body produces antibodies against germs that are disease-specific. It means specific antibodies work against a specific disease. Find out more about immunity here… Types Of Immunity Immunity is of two types: Active immunity and passive immunity Active […]
If you experience itchy, red or sore skin around your genitals, never ignore it. It may be one of the different skin problems such as herpes, psoriasis, etc. Here’s everything you need to know about the difference between Herpes and Psoriasis. How To Identify Whether You Have Psoriasis or Herpes? It is not easy to […]
Skin rashes may occur for a variety of reasons, such as dry or itchy skin, allergic reaction to something etc. Read on to know more about what skin rashes are, the types of skin rashes, and effective, natural home remedies to treat the rashes. What Are Rashes? Rashes are areas of irritated skin. Rashes produce […]
Dealing with a cold or flu? Some natural remedies might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so miserable. Here’s a look at some natural ways to combat cold and flu. The cold and flu are the most common upper respiratory infections. These are caused by viruses. Cold and flu symptoms are similar but […]
Did you know Human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause serious health problems, including warts and cancer? Read on to know more about HPV and natural remedies to potentially cure HPV. What Is HPV? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a small, double-stranded DNA virus that is the most common sexually transmitted infection across the globe. In the USA about 20 million […]
In Herd immunity, a significant portion of the population becomes immune to an infectious disease, limiting the further spread of the disease. Generally, herd immunity works to control the spread of disease within a population when a specific amount of that population becomes immune to the disease through vaccination or infection and recovery. Vaccination results […]
If you haven’t heard of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV), you’re not alone. Many women don’t know that vaginal infections are most commonly caused by an imbalance of the vagina’s normal bacteria. Read on to learn how to recognize the symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis and ways to possibly get rid of it naturally. What Is Bacterial Vaginosis? Bacterial vaginosis is […]
Living with herpes? Herpes isn’t deadly and it usually doesn’t cause any serious health problems. While herpes outbreaks can be annoying and painful, the first flare-up is usually the worst. Read on to know more about the natural remedies to potentially treat herpes. What Is Herpes? Herpes is caused by a virus and is transmitted […]
Allergies making you miserable? Don’t worry! Read on to know how to potentially defeat allergies with natural remedies. What Is Allergy? Allergy is an immune response to a foreign substance which is not typically harmful to our body. Such a type of foreign substance is called allergens. Allergens can be food, pet dander or pollen. […]
Growing anxiety about COVID-19 has increased the online search for ways to boost the immune system naturally that can help to protect against the virus. This is because the only thing that is in your control is your immune system. A healthy immune system is not just important with regards to COVID, but it […]
It’s that time of year – when your body’s immune system becomes sensitized and overreacts to an allergen in the environment. So if you sneeze a lot, if your nose is often runny or stuffy, or if your eyes, mouth or skin feels itchy, you may have allergic rhinitis. Read on to learn more about […]
Allergies are adverse immune system reactions to a substance that would normally be considered harmless. Causes of Allergies Allergic reactions are caused by exposure to allergens. An allergen is a protein that the body judges to be foreign and dangerous. Possible allergens include specific foods, environmental toxins, pollens, molds, mites, animal dander and a host […]
Allergy in simple terms means an abnormal reaction of the body to a substance which it is exposed to. It indicates a strong aversion or dislike to that particular substance called as allergen. The immune system considers this allergen as foreign to the body and in an attempt to protect the body starts to eradicate […]
Natural Alternatives for allergy Allergies are adverse immune system reactions to a substance that would normally be considered harmless. Allergic reactions are caused by exposure to allergens. An allergen is a protein that the body judges to be foreign and dangerous. Dr. Vijaykumar S. KamatDr Vijay Kamat graduated from K.L.E. society’s Shri B. M. Kankanwadi […]
