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WORLD TB DAY

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VITILIGO

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Vitiligo is  a skin condition in which melanocytes or the cells that produce pigment on the skin are completly destroyed. It can also be said that it is the depigmentation of skin. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: The main symptom of vitiligo is the appearence of white patches. It can develop on any part of the body.  It is    mostly seen on skin that is exposed to the sun like face, arms, legs, lips, hands,and feet or on skin folds like elbows, armpits, groins or knees. Although the patches are initially small,they often enlarge and change shape.  Depigmentation is particularly noticeable around body orifices, such as mouth, eyes,nostrils, genitalia and umbilicus. Some lesions have hyperpigmentation around the edges. The affected people may experience depression, mental trauma or mood changes. CAUSES: Vitiligo can be caused due to multiple reasons, like an autoimmune disorder when a person's immune system becomes hyperactive and destroys the melanocytes; exposure to chem

HEALTH BENEFITS OF HONEY

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HONEY........... 1. PREVENTS CANCER AND HEART DISEASES:  Honey contains flavanoids and anti oxidants which help to prevent from cancer. 2. REDUCES ULCERS AND OTHER GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS: This is used in treating bacterial gastroentritis. 3. ANTI BACTERIAL,ANTI FUNGAL PROPERTY: Honey is always anti bacterial because of the presence of the enzyme hydrogen peroxide. 4. INCREASE ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE: Honey help in maintaining glycogen levels and improving recovery time 5. REDUCE COUGH AND THROAT INFLAMMATION: Honey particularly buckwheat honey help in reducing cough. 6. BLOOD GLUCOSE REGULATION: Honey contains combination of fructose and glucose which helps the body to regulate blood sugar levels. 7. HEALS WOUNDS AND BURNS: Have anti bacterial property which help in healing wounds and burns. 8. PROBIOTIC: Some bacteria of honey posses large amounts of friendly bacteria. 9. BEAUTIFUL SKIN: Anti bacterial qualities are useful in moisturi