A lot of people develop an affinity for a particular hot beverage at some point in their lives, be it coffee, tea, lemon tea or green tea. Without it, you just don’t feel fresh the entire day. Many people have it as their bedtime tea or wake up beverage. Now, what if I say that you can make this habit of yours, a healthy one? Yes, you read that right; you can make the habit of your bed tea healthy just by switching from your normal tea or coffee to Chamomile tea. Chamomile consists of many qualities like anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, analgesic, antispasmodic and many others. Due to these qualities, it also has a reputation for healing skin problems and irritations. The Chamomile plant has a stellar reputation for its medicinal properties and beauty benefits. Mainly found in Asia, Europe, Australia and North America, it blossoms during the early phases of summers. Regular consumption of chamomile tea can benefit your body in a number of ways. They are as follows: Aids in sleep disorders According to a research study conducted by dieticians and health experts, chamomile tea proved to be helpful in relaxing and soothing the nervous system. It also eradicates the addition of caffeine in your system which helps you in sleeping.

Meningitis occurs when the meninges, or membranes, around the spinal cord and brain become inflamed due to a fungal, bacterial, or most commonly, a viral infection. Meningitis is considered a life-threatening condition that requires immediate emergency treatment. Symptoms in the early stages typically present with worsening neck stiffness, headache, and fever. In order to diagnose meningitis, a procedure known as a spinal tap (or lumbar puncture) is necessary. To perform a lumbar puncture, your doctor will administer an anesthetic, then insert a needle between the spinal bones to extract a sample of spinal fluid. Cloudy spinal fluid, which indicate white blood cells, suggest a meningitis infection is present. Blood and urine samples are typically also taken from the patient. Meningitis can progress very quickly, so fluid samples are rushed to a lab to determine if the meningitis is fungal, bacterial, or viral in nature. Treatment options for meningitis will depend on the type of infection present: 1. Fungal meningitis Fungal meningitis (or cryptococcus) is considered the rarest form of meningitis because it typically strikes individuals with immune-suppressing health conditions (i.e., HIV, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, or patients taking drugs like prednisone, which can weaken the immune system). Fungal meningitis results when fungus spreads through the blood to the spinal cord or brain.

According to medical experts, epilepsy characterizes a collection of recurring seizure disorders triggered by abnormal and sudden electrical impulses in the brain. Although recurrent seizures are a symptom of epilepsy, not all individuals who suffer from seizures have epilepsy. In fact, several underlying health conditions can cause seizures to occur—including infections of the brain (i.e., meningitis as well as sodium and blood glucose imbalances). This why the patient must experience frequent seizures for a firm epilepsy diagnosis. If epilepsy is diagnosed, several treatment options are available: 1. Epilepsy medication Most epileptic patients, roughly 70%, are able to control their seizures with medication alone, which is why medication is usually the first course of action. Doctors tend to start patients on a low dose of anti-seizure (anticonvulsant) medications, and gradually increase the dosage depending on several factors—including patient age, gender (especially if you want to get pregnant), medical history, other existing medical conditions, and seizure type. Anti-seizure drugs work to improve communication in the brain and calm brain cell activity. Keep in mind, not all patients find the right medication fit right away, and doctors will often monitor how the patient reacts to the with regular blood work and the option to alter medications as needed (i.e., seizure frequency often subsides with age).

Tattoos long been part of human cultural history. The word ‘tattoo’ is derived from the Tahitian word Tatau, which means to mark or engrave something. The earliest traces of tattoos have been found in Egypt, and when the Egyptians began their expansion, the art of tattooing spread with them. From the ancient times to the contemporary era, there have been a lot of changes in the art of tattoo. It has gone through various advancements and consists of a lot of varieties and sizes compared to earlier times. But as ‘cool’ as getting a tattoo can be, not everyone who’s gotten one is entirely happy about it. According to a survey of conducted by the Harris poll, around 50% people in the age group of 18-35 have one or more than tattoos on their body; and around 1 out of 4 people regret at least one of the tattoos on their body. Their reasons for regretting getting inked might be due to aesthetic and superficial reasons. That said, there are a number of health risks involved in getting tattooed. So before you get inked, here are the risks you should know about, and the precautions that you need to take.

Barre workouts have witnessed a significant increase in popularity in recent years. This workout routine mainly focuses on improving the core strength of your body, developing the motor muscles of your shoulder and hips, and enhancing your pliability. All of these developments in your body take place by performing isometric exercises that are involved in the routine, which burn out muscles at a specific angle within a controlled motion. It is especially useful for people involved in dance routines like ballet, freestyle and other routines, which demand both flexibility and strength. It has also been backed by world-renowned ballerinas like Misty Copeland. It’s no surprise that barre was developed by a ballerina, after picking up an injury. Lotte Berk, a German professional dancer fused her rehabilitative therapy with her dance routine, and developed the workout routine which came to be known as Barre. Read on to learn all the benefits that the Barre workout can bring to your body and mind: Increases strength Although each Barre class focuses on different areas, many of them will include isometric exercises which would lead to many benefits like increase in endurance and strength. For instance, when you work your thighs in the class, you target that particular joint.