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Non-Stop Hiccup
A hiccup may seem non-stop, but normally it lasts for a few minutes only. In fact, notwithstanding the non-establishment of the true causes of hiccups, doctors say that a hiccup resolves on its own absent any medical intervention. Even so, a hiccuping person is usually relentless in employing remedies that would at least shorten the duration of the hiccup. Usually, the remedy is to drink plenty of water until the hiccup stops. However, there are others who take a strange approach, such as drinking at the far side of a glass, drinking while upside down or drinking in full using a paper towel. Also popular approach are the breathing methods, such as breathing into a paper bag, holding one’s breath for a few seconds, and breathing slowly followed by swallowing … Read entire article »
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Simple Discomfort: A Deviated Septum
Feeling perfectly normal? I mean, do you feel as if though there is absolutely nothing wrong with your health, and that you are probably in your best shape ever? If that is the case then good for you, because you might as well be right, but then again there’s that slim chance that something might be wrong somewhere. Not just because you don’t feel anything that you think can be dangerous or even just difficult for you, it means that you are really in the absolute pink of health. The truth might be closer to the fact there is something that’s ailing without you really knowing anything much about it. While not knowing about your condition or sickness means you’re not worrying all the time, it can be dangerous as … Read entire article »
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Jal Neti – Nasal Cleaning for Sinus Problems
Jal Neti is a nasal cleaning technique in yoga which is popularly used to cleanse the nasal and sinus cavities. This simple yet very effective technique is being used by many yogis since ancient times to clean the nasal cavities. The purpose of this technique is to do both physical as well as psychic level cleansing. On the physical level it cleanses the nasal cavities, sinuses and flushes out all the dirt and harmful bacteria and viruses. Jal Neti is very effective in curing many diseases of the facial region. It is really effective as one of the home remedies for Sinus infection and also improves the eye sight and clears the cough and mucus from the respiratory tract. There are different variations for undergoing Jal Neti depending on your health … Read entire article »
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What Does Tinnitus Sound Like?
Heard of the medical condition called tinnitus? This is the unexplained ringing sound we noticed when we are exposed to loud sounds. This is the condition of the ear wherein the microscopic hair cells of the inner part of the ear are damaged due to the following reasons. A loud noise is one of the considered reasons why we suffer from tinnitus. Unbearable tinnitus sounds like in a concert of after a band can cause this irritating hissing on the ear. Medical condition like tumors in the brain and the ears are common cause because it interfere other part of the infected organs. Also, sinusitis and other infections in the nose and the ear can cause such ringing sound. This ringing sound can be temporary to other but among people most … Read entire article »
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