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Vaginitis; symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and home remedies

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Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina that can result in discharge, itching and pain. The cause is usually a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria or an infection. Vaginitis can also result from reduced estrogen levels after menopause. The most common types of vaginitis are: Bacterial vaginosis ,  which results from overgrowth of one of several organisms normally present in your vagina Yeast infections,  which are usually caused by a naturally occurring fungus called Candida albicans Trichomoniasis ,  which is caused by a parasite and is commonly transmitted by sexual intercourse Vaginal atrophy  (atrophic vaginitis),  which results from reduced estrogen levels after menopause Treatment depends on the type of vaginitis you have. SYMPTOMS Vaginitis signs and symptoms may include: Change in color, odor or amount of discharge from your vagina Vaginal itching or irritation Pain during intercourse Painful urination Light vaginal bleeding or spo
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Health benefits and risks associated with genital hair removal

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The culture of genital hair removal is rapidly getting its way into the society. It's a practice that is more common with young people than the old. It's associated  with the growing trend of strolling the streets with bikinis and other tight and short wears so the hair will distort the shape of the curves. Societal reasons for genital hair removal 1. Pressure from sexual patners- A patner with a clean well shaved playground can't stand the discomfort of being rubbed by a hairy patner, he/she may force the partner to seek the services of a Gillette. 2. As discussed above, the growing trend of wearing bikinis necessitates genital hair removal. 3. Desire to go back to childhood. Some adults have marked aging as their enemy number 1. They will therefore try to restore their childhood looks by genital hair removal. 4. Hygiene- Some feel that the hairs contribute to the foul smell that emanates from the area which is indeed true if you don't shower and remove all m
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RECIPE: Pumpkin protein granola

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Festive Spice Pumpkin Protein Granola INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp  that protein  I Heart Pumpkin Protein 1/4 cup water  3 tbsp maple syrup 1/2 cup pumpkin purée  1 tsp vanilla extract  2 cups jumbo oats 1/2 cup buckwheat groats 1/2 cup nuts, dried fruit & seeds 2 tsp cinnamon  1/2 tsp ginger 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt HOW TO PREPARE Preheat your oven to 190c. Combine  that protein  pumpkin protein powder  and water in a small bowl, let sit for 5 minutes to let the chia seeds soak up the liquid. Then add the maple, pumpkin purée and vanilla.  In a large bowl add the oats, buckwheat, dried fruits/seeds/nuts, spices & salt. Add the wet into the dry and combine well. Spread in a thin even layer (over 2-3 baking sheets) and bake for 20 mins, remove and toss the granola on the tray. Put back in the oven for 10 minutes. Then again, remove and toss it around. Repeat this step once more, baking for a total of 40 minute
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Bad breath causes, treatment, diagnosis and prevention

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Bad breath, also called halitosis, can be embarrassing and in some cases may even cause anxiety. It's no wonder that store shelves are overflowing with gum, mints, mouthwashes and other products designed to fight bad breath. But many of these products are only temporary measures because they don't address the cause of the problem. Certain foods, health conditions and habits are among the causes of bad breath. In many cases, you can improve bad breath with consistent proper dental hygiene. If simple self-care techniques don't solve the problem, see your dentist or physician to be sure a more serious condition isn't causing your bad breath. SYMPTOMS Bad breath odors vary, depending on the source or the underlying cause. Some people worry too much about their breath even though they have little or no mouth odor, while others have bad breath and don't know it. Because it's difficult to assess how your own breath smells, ask a close friend or relative
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Top health blog readers countrywise.

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Most people die of certain treatable diseases just because of ignorance. You tell yourself that there is no way you could be having a HIV yet HIV patients are just human beings like you and were once healthy. You'll keep on thinking you're healthy until symptoms aggrevate and the infection is uncontrollable then you go to hospital. I made this list of top country wise pageviews for this blog. Don't forget to donate to improve this blog.> Pageviews by countries 1. USA - 20.96% 2. Kenya- 16.38% 3. Indonesia- 15.55% 4. Nigeria- 8.76% 5. India- 8.53% 6. Germany- 5.32% 7. Portugal- 2.75% 8. Pakistan- 2.56% 9. France- 1.83% 10. Brazil- 1.37% 11. Ukraine- 1.33% 12. Philippines- 1.24% 13. Belgium- 1.19% 14. Vietnam- 0.87% 15. Bangladesh- 0.55% 16. UK- 0.45% 17. Canada- 0.41% 18. Sri Lanka- 0.40% Other factors such as the blogger's tier, the reader's language and internet connectivity might affect the accuracy of the above metrics. Do
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Recipe; best tasting protein smoothie

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Diabetes: causes, effects, prevention & control

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Donate to improve blog. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancrease is unable to produce enough insulin to regulate sugar levels in the body. Type 1 diabetes : Characterised by lack of insulin production. Type 2 diabetes: Results from the body's ineffective use of insulin. About 90% of people with diabetes in the world have type 2 diabetes. It is mostly as a result of excess body weight and physical inactivity. How significant is diabetes? More than 220 million people had diabetes by 2004. WHO projected that deaths will double by 2030. Almost half of diabetes deaths occur in people under the age of 70 years. Almost 80% of diabetes deaths occur in low and middle income countries. Health complications . Elevated blood sugar is a common effect of uncontrolled diabetes and over time can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidney and nerves. This paves way for the following: Diabetic retinopathy- Is a significant cause of blindness tha
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BREAST CANCER: causes, occurrence and medication

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Breast  cancer  is  cancer  that forms in the cells of the breasts. After skin  cancer , breast  cancer  is the most common  cancer  diagnosed in women in the United States. Breast  cancer  can occur in both men and women, but it's far more common in women. Substantial support for breast  cancer  awareness and research funding has helped improve the screening and diagnosis and advances in the treatment of breast  cancer . Breast  cancer  survival rates have increased, and the number of deaths steadily has been declining, which is largely due to a number of factors such as earlier detection, a new personalized approach to treatment and a better understanding of the disease. SYMPTOMS Signs and symptoms of breast  cancer  may include: A breast lump or thickening that feels different from the surrounding tissue Bloody discharge from the nipple Change in the size, shape or appearance of a breast Changes to the skin over the breast, such as dimpling
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