The Gentle Reset

  Sinusitis is the inflammation of mucous membranes of paranasal sinuses.    Sinusitis can occur due to many factors. Different types of bacteria and viruses are the main reason for infection. Viruses causes 90% of the infections. There are many risk factors like cold or wet weathers, pollutants, recurrent colds, dental infections, nasal obstructions like polyps , adenoids etc, swimming, trauma etc.  Symptoms  Facial pain and pressure, cold, sore throat, fever, nasal blockage, epistaxis , headache, anosmia, halitosis are few common symptoms. Do's and don'ts for sinusitis  Do's  Have hot food which gives you instant relief from congestion or nasal blockage. Use humidifier whenever you feel your nose is blocked and you have difficulty in breathing. I would recommend pinch of turmeric powder in the steam inhalation. Wear mufflers and overcoats in outdoors for extra protection. Sip some herbal teas for relaxation and relief from the congestion. They calm y...

We call it constipation when a person passes hard dry stools less than three times a week. Not just absence of bowel movements but also incomplete evacuation and straining to pass stools is also considered as constipation.       Constipation is not a disease, it is a symptom.  It occurs when there is underlying cause like IBD cancer etc or it's due to just lifestyle alteration.       Most of the people suffer from constipation due to lifestyle changes but most of the times if there is no underlying cause , the nature of the body is also a reason for constipation. For example some people might get constipated easily even at slightest alteration in the daily routine. Some people will have easy bowel movements even when the diet is not proper. People who get naturally constipated with slightest alteration in lifestyle have to follow more precautions than other people and give attention to their diet and regimen. It's not mandatory that one should pass sto...