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Worms in kids

Few of my friends are always  worried about their child's growth. Natasha always keeps me asking why her daughter is not gaining weight and why she falls sick again and again.  The worms are parasites which feed off the host’s body and eventually result in malnutrition, affecting the healthy growth of the child.  Worms may get entry into abdomen and create health problems .          Though all age groups can get worms, kids are more susceptible. Worms in abdomen can affect the appetite and ultimately growth of a child. When a child is not eating properly we assume he is showing tantrums or too busy in playing and ignore it but it can be worms those are troubling the stomach. When to suspect worms? Itchy bottom, which is usually worse at night Redness around the bottom area Restlessness due to itching Difficulty in falling asleep Visible worms – small, white and 8-13 mm long (often mistaken for bits of toilet paper!) ...

Beauty care in pregnancy

Pregnancy is the best time to take extra care of yourself , to pamper yourself in all possible ways. As you are mentally satisfied after conceiving, body secrets  happy hormones. You are stress free and family is also happy.Everyone  cuddles  the mom-to-be. Your skin shows your inner happiness. Pregnancy glow appears and you get so many compliments!!!           In few women skin may take an opposite turn and you may develop dark  patches over face and other body areas ,as there is increased hormone load.  Also as you gain weight, body shape changes, fluid retention gives you overall  swollen appearance. Someone may lose her confidence. *Here are some beauty tips to pamper your skin : 1) Apply some fresh aloe vera or aloe vera gel to your face once a day. 2) Apply curd on face and other areas where you see darkening, as it is a good  cleanser and exfoliator. 3) Applying pulp of papaya is also good as i...