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!) ...
Turmeric is the most commonly used spice in Indian kitchen. We have been using it since years for cooking and we are aware of its medicinal properties also from generations. It is every Indian household's go-to-fix for a variety of health problems. If someone has cold, cough we add it to milk, someone has skin problems we apply it, and blah blah blah.In our ancient and time tested science Ayurveda Haldi is a widely used herb .This article is to know more about turmeric and its uses. Its botanical name is Curcuma Longa. The most widely used form of it is turmeric powder which is obtained from its dried root. Few people use wet root also. Due to its deep orange-yellow colour it is called as "Indian Saffron". Turmeric is a very unique and versatile natural plant product combining the properties of (a) a spice or flavourant, (b) a colourant of brilliant yellow dye, (3) a cosmetic and (4) a drug. It is mainly a spice that the colouring properties are usually m...