Hiccupus A hiccup is also called a hiccough which occurs when the diaphragm (the sheet of muscle separating the lungs from the abdomen) suddenly contracts, and the epiglottis (the flap of tissue at the back of the throat that closes the entrance to...

Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are one of the most common known diseases. Hemorrhoids are enlarged, bulging blood vessels in and about the anus and lower rectum. Hemorrhoids are also called piles. Hemorrhoids are painful illness. There are two kinds of he...

Headache Headache is a term used to describe aching or pain that occurs in one or more areas of the head, face, mouth, or neck. Some people say the pain is like a band slowly tightening around their head. Others describe pain that worsens when someo...

Gastritis Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation or erosion of the lining of the stomach. Hydrochloric acid and some other digestive enzymes are secreted by the glands of the stomach. Inflammation of the stomach thus results in the impairment of t...

Eczema Eczema is a general term for rash-like skin conditions. The most common type of eczema is called atopic dermatitis, which is an allergic reaction. Eczema can be caused by a number of different factors, and may result in just a small patch of...

Ear Infection and Ache Ear infections are a very common complaint and can affect adults as well as children. Otitis media (infection of the middle ear) affects the area behind the ear drum. A build-up of fluid and pus behind the ear drum leads to ra...

Chi-square is a convenient measure of association between two factors when the factors are not quantitative. It indicates the degree to which the human frequencies in a cross-tab of the two factors deviate from what they would be if there was no inte...

The Ayurvedic Oil Massage is carried out with warm oil and is a great way of recharging and rejuvenating the mind and body. The "Abhyanga" (Ayurvedic Oil Massage) is an integral part of any daily routine recommended by the Ayurveda Healing System to...