An adequate supply of clean water is essential to our health and well-being. We can live without food for many days, but life would end in only a few days without water. Our circulatory system is an aqueous stream that distributes an amazing variety of substances throughout the body. Our cells are filled with water solutions in which the chemical reactions of life take place. Without water and its unique properties, life would not be possible on Earth  Three-fourths of Earth’s surface is covered with water, which gives the planet a blue color when it is viewed from space. The oceans repre ..read more

Hypertension (high blood pressure) is the primary reason people visit doctor’s offices, and more prescriptions are written for its treatment than any other health problem. In addition to the use of prescription drugs, hypertension is also usually treated by reducing or eliminating the dietary intake of sodium in the form of table salt (sodium chloride). Recently released research results indicate that combining an increase in dietary potassium intake with a reduction in sodium intake is probably the most important dietary decision (after excess weight loss) people can make to reduce cardiovas ..read more

There are few things that in your life that changes once you start exercising. If, you are someone who hasn’t worked out for a while, here is what you need to know before you get started. Here are few in many incredible ways your body changes when you exercise; 1.    You feel sore      Feeling sore after workout a feel like an accomplishment, it’s a physical proof that you got your muscles working. But, of course, muscle soreness can also be uncomfortable, especially the first time you exercise after not working out for a while. Exercise makes little tears in y ..read more

Antiseptics and disinfectants are both used for the same purpose: to kill bacteria. The difference between these two categories of bacteria killers is where they are used. Antiseptics are used to kill bacteria on living tissue, such as wounds. Disinfectants are used to kill bacteria on inanimate objects. Some antiseptics, such as iodine and hydrogen peroxide, operate by oxidizing and thus destroying compounds essential to the normal functioning of the bacteria. A solution containing 3% hydrogen peroxide dissolved in water is an antiseptic found in most pharmacies, and it is often used to tr ..read more

Peppers are popular spices used in many different regional styles of cooking and they have been used medically for thousands of years. Peppers boost an impressive nutrition profile, which include a variety of antioxidants that are beneficial for your health. There are different types of peppers which includes; cayenne pepper (chili pepper). Black pepper, green pepper, white pepper, bell pepper. Many people consider cayenne peppers to be king of medical herbs. In fact, these peppers have been used for so many years to treat many health problems. Not only do they have medical properties, are a ..read more

Most public health messages of the past century have focused on the hazards of too much sun exposure. Long wave ultraviolet radiation (95–97% of the UVR that reaches Earth’s surface) penetrates deeply into the skin, where it can contribute to skin cancer indirectly via generation of DNA-damaging molecules such as hydroxyl and oxygen radicals. Sunburn is caused by too much UVB radiation; this form also leads to direct DNA damage and promotes various skin cancers. Both forms can damage collagen fibers, destroy vitamin A in skin, accelerate aging of the skin, and increase the risk of skin cance ..read more

Vitamin C also known as Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin found in many foods particularly fruits and vegetables. It is called a water-soluble vitamin because it dissolves easily in water and, in general, readily excreted from the body, hence because they are not readily stored, more consistent intake is important. The foods rich in vitamin C include broccoli, cantaloupe, orange juice, papaya, red, green or yellow pepper, sweet potato, strawberries and tomatoes. Evidence does not support its use for prevention of common cold, however some evidence suggests that regular use may shorte ..read more

The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics act defines a cosmetic as anything applied directly to a human body for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness or altering the appearance without affecting the body structure and function. According to this definition, mixtures as diverse as a modern roll-on deodorant and henna, a colored plant extract used in ancient times as well as today to dye hair, are classified as cosmetics. However, it is interesting to note that according to Federal, Food and Drugs act, soap is not legally considered to be a cosmetic. The sale of a cosmetics in many cou ..read more

Chemistry is often referred to as the “central science” because it serves as a necessary foundation for many other scientific disciplines. Regardless of which scientific field you are interested in, every single substance you will discuss or work with is made up of chemicals. Also, many processes important to those fields will be based on an understanding of chemistry. Chemistry is the foundation for many other scientific disciplines, like Health science Nutrition, Microbiology, Physiology, Botany etc We also consider chemistry a central science because of its crucial role in responding to t ..read more

Peptic ulcer disease (PUD), which includes ulcer formation in the stomach or the duodenum (the first portion of the small intestine) and is the leading reason for gastrointestinal surgery. Since PUD affects your digestive tract, it makes sense that what you eat on a daily basis should impact the development of ulcer disease. However, direct associations between what many people believe to be ulcer-causing components of the diet and the development of PUD are surprisingly limited and inconsistent. Large observational studies have not established a direct link between the intake of alcohol, ca ..read more