Feeling lazy and sleepy after a meal is a feeling most of us are quite familiar with. Food is supposed to be the fuel for our organs and recharge them, but what makes it drain our energy and make us lethargic? Feeling a little bit drowsy due to all the mechanisms our...
Vaginal walls are well lubricated with a thin layer of transparent fluid. This keeps the lining of the vagina thick and stretchy. This moisture is maintained by the hormone estrogen, and a decline in estrogen’s level reduces the amount of fluid keeping the vagina...
Muscle weakness is something that everyone faces at some point, be it short-term or long-term. For example, when you are not feeling well, need some rest, or do a challenging workout. Your muscles often get exhausted and need some rest to be recovered. However,...
Stiffness of muscles or muscle spasms in arms, hands, or calves can be very uncomfortable if not treated properly. Muscle spasms are involuntary muscle contractions that are pretty painful. It includes tightening your muscles. Specific steps can help prevent or ease...
Menstruation is a monthly cycle of normal bleeding through the vagina. Your body prepares itself for conception, and when it doesn’t happen, the uterus sheds off its lining. These tissues, along with blood, pass out of the vagina. This cycle lasts for 3–7 days every...
Your skin is the most exposed organ of your body and hence most susceptible to different reactions. If you get exposed to an allergen or irritant, or there is some disturbance in your physiological systems, your skin will start to show symptoms. What are eczema, its...
