The Health Counsellor

What is depression? Depression is a common but serious mood disorder. It causes severe symptoms that affect how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, such as sleeping, eating, or working. To be diagnosed with depression, the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks. Some forms of depression are slightly different, or they… Continue reading Depression

Importance of medical checkups We have been told over and over again by doctors, that one needs to have regular medical check-ups to keep track of their health. Something as simple as visiting the doctor for a check-up can ensure that you are getting screened for diseases.  These check-ups could be quarterly, twice a year… Continue reading 6 Importance of regular medical checkups

WHAT IS HEPATITIS? Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. Many illnesses and conditions can cause inflammation of the liver, for example, drugs, alcohol, chemicals, and autoimmune diseases. Many viruses, for example, the virus causing mononucleosis and the cytomegalovirus , can inflame the liver. Most viruses, however, do not attack primarily the liver; the liver is… Continue reading Hepatitis

Body itching after bath ; Itching , burning and tingling of the skin after exercising and taking hot baths can be caused by a condition called “cholinergic urticaria.” This is a sensitivity to sweat or heat. Symptoms are sometimes followed by an itchy rash. This condition is more common in people with allergies, asthma and… Continue reading Reasons why your body itches you after taking bath

AMAZING BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER 1.Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc. 2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber.… Continue reading BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER

                COMMON COLD AND FLU                                                                                      … Continue reading COMMON COLD AND FLU

LOW SPERM COUNT                         Low sperm count is a condition called oligospermia. This is the term used to describe a sperm count less than 15 million sperm per ml. If there are no sperm at all in the semen sample, the condition is termed… Continue reading LOW SPERM COUNT (symptoms, causes, preventions)

               URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS What Are Urinary Tract Infections? A urinary tract infection is an infection in any part of your urinary system such as kidneys,ureters,bladder and urethra. Most common infections involve the lower urinary tract which is the bladder and the urethra. The chances of women getting infected with… Continue reading URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS

HOW CAN I STAY HEALTHY?     Good health requires the commitment of all and there are steps each of us can take to promote and protect our health. These include the following Drink plenty of water:     A couple of litres a day will keep you in tip-top shape, and you won’t eat as… Continue reading 18 WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY

          DO YOU KNOW OUR BODY NEEDS                       APPROXIMATELY 16 CUPS OF                                       WATER DAILY?     Water is important for healthy living,… Continue reading OUR BODY NEEDS APPROXIMATELY 16 CUPS OF WATER DAILY