Not all vaginal discharge is bad. You only have to start worrying when it changes colour or develops an odour. It's annoying and sometimes uncomfortable, but there's no getting away from it - vaginal discharge is a necessary evil in every woman's life.   Vaginal discharge serves a primary function: It is secreted as a 'clean up' mechanism for a woman's reproductive system, especially in the days immediately after the end of the monthly menstrual cycle. Its function is to rid the uterine and vaginal tract clear of old cells and fluid and it is nature's way of keeping the uterus, cervix and vagina clean.   How much discharge is normal?  &nbs

Decorating your home for winters is very important. It is one of the seasons when you are home most of the times. So, a warm and welcoming home is always loving and exciting. Winter home decor is different as you do not keep most of the items that you used to decorate during summer or monsoon. For example, you might have used light cotton curtains during summers. However, during winters you need thick curtains that can prevent the chilly wind from entering inside. Thick curtains also keeps the room warm. Similarly, a summer home is very bright and use of eye-catchy colours is a must. But during winters, you need to opt for dark paints. However, white or grey is widely used to bring the cla

The drastic change in the weather can not only affect your health overall but your eyes as well. Here's how you can take care of them   The most common problem that people face during this time of the year is dry eyes. This condition is caused when the tears produced by your eyes are insufficient in moisture, lubrication and other features that help keep the eyes remain protected.   Those who have dry eyes more often than not feel the discomfort in a variety of forms including inflammation, irritation and the feeling of something in the eye.   How to prevent dry eyes Tears are known to be a major protective agent for your eyes. They not only help wash away th

Millions of people spend hours hunched over their desks or sitting in front of a computer for several hours every week.    But sitting in an incorrect posture can lead to back, shoulder and neck pain. You also need to make sure that the lighting around your desk is suitable. Too much or too little, and you could end up straining your eyes. And if you're among those who is so addicted to your computer that you spend hours on it even after office, you're setting yourself up for several health issues.   When you sit, make sure your thighs are parallel to the floor. Your lower legs should be vertical and at a 90 degree angle to the floor.   Adjust your cha

After a long, tiring day, chances are you will pamper your face with some cleansing, toning and moisturising. But how much attention do you shower on your feet? Here are a few do-it-at-home steps to keep your feet healthy.   Morning regimen Foot care is the most ignored beauty regimen, agree most women. Corporate dressing and extensive travelling damage your foot to a great extent, so foot care should begin with your day. "Start by applying a good moisturiser on your feet when they are damp. Choose something less oily, or your feet will feel greasy all day," says cosmetic dermatologist Dr Jaishree Sharad.   Secondly, wear the right footwear when you leave for wo

Have you found yourself in a new relationship in this month of love? Setting some ground rules with your flame will smoothen the road ahead for you both   The first few weeks of a new relationship are the trickiest. While everything seems hunky dory at first, a few unintentional words and actions can lead to trouble in paradise. Keep in mind these basics of etiquette for new romances, and you'll be fine.   Restrain PDA   You can't keep your hands off each other right now, but how much PDA (public display of affection) is too much? If your beau is comfortable with it, hand-holding and looking into each other's eyes are generally accepted in most public p

While you may be making the utmost effort to eat healthy for the majority of your day, it is possible that there are the small daily mistakes you maybe making in your diet, which make weight loss, or weight management more difficult and a slower process than it should be.    Sometimes it is these innocuous morsels of food that make a big difference when it comes to proper weight management. So what are these foods in your daily diet that you should avoid?    1. Glass of milk - While milk is a healthy addition to your meals, it could possibly be the one food that is hindering your progress. If you are used to having a glass of milk before you sleep, at breakfast, o

We give you eight reasons why you need to work out before your day officially begins   Some people will tell you that it makes absolutely no difference what time of day you work out at. They say that the result is the same whether you train at 7 am or 7 pm. Yet, fitness experts stress on the benefits of training first thing in the morning. Apart from building consistency and preventing you from waiting for your dumbbells, here are eight reasons why the early bird gets the worm.   Kickstarts your metabolism Training in the AM hours also jump-starts your metabolism and helps keep it elevated for hours. In this way, your increased metabolism will be working — and burni

It is always said that understanding a woman is very difficult. A man finds it really hard to understand what a woman expects from him and what she desires out of her partner. Often this lack of understanding and knowing each other spoils the relationship and makes you find interest in someone else.Men should know what a woman demands from him in a relationship. The other counterpart only demands attention, love, respect and some affection to keep going strong. As men do not express themselves much, it often leads to a tiff and lots of misunderstanding.So to help men out, Boldsky has picked up some of the demands that women have in a relationship. Knowing them would help men understand the o

A new survey has discovered that men are more sexually attracted to their partners, and consequently like to indulge in sexual activities more, in chilly winter months than in summer months.    For the study, which was conducted by sex toy company Lovehoney on 114 men, participants were asked to rate the attractiveness of some women in two sets of photos every three months over a year, the Daily Star reported. One set showed only women's faces and the other showcased their slightly covered bodies The findings showed that men were attracted to women's faces all through the year, but their attraction to women's bodies had changed.   After viewing women's

Early pregnancy symptoms may vary for each woman. But a basic knowledge of these signs can help you detect if you are pregnant. Here are some of the most common early pregnancy signs to look out for.    Sore Breasts: Breast change is an early pregnancy symptom. Due to change in the hormonal level during pregnancy, you may notice that your breasts begin to look bigger and may become sensitive or sore.    Fatigue: A woman may suddenly feel extremely fatigued after doing small chores. This may start as early as the second week after conceiving. Many women continue to feel fatigued all through the first trimester.    Morning Sickness: Morning sickness or

Early-life stress such as childhood neglect and abuse is suspected to contribute to the development of chronic pain in adulthood, a new study has suggested.    Researchers led by Dr. Jon Levine at the University of California San Francisco, used an animal model of maternal neglect that stresses rat mothers by restricting nesting/bedding material.    These stressed rat mothers do not provide consistent levels of nurturing to their pups, i.e., the mothers are present but their care is unpredictable, resulting in increased levels of stress in the pups. The pups were otherwise not harmed or stressed.    Pups that had experienced this early-life stress sh

  Here are some exercises that you can do while you are at work   Sitting at your desk and staring at the computer screen for hours is not something that most of us, who have regular nine-to-five jobs, can avoid. However, what is most worrying about this kind of a sedentary lifestyle is that it takes a toll on our health and fitness. With all of us running after time constantly, and not getting ample time to workout at home or at a gym, exercising while at work, may be the only possibility.   This will not only reduce stress and keep you energized, focused and healthy, but will also increase your productivity at work. All you need is a break of a few minutes. If you

TAIPEI: Internet major Google is adding new features to its popular services like search page, maps and YouTube to provide more personalised information especially related to day to day lives of its users.    Weather updates at the start of the day of or traffic movement during the office hours are some of the information that most of the users look for daily, Kentaro Tokusei, product management director (Japan) said at the company event here yesterday.    Now a user will not have to look for these pieces of information separately. The new feature Google Now provides all these updates on the user's home page, he said.    "Providing right inf

A fit looking Ramesh Patel walked into Dr Dilip Nadkarni's clinic. He was consulting him for a mild backache, due to excessive computer use.    In the course of taking his clinical history, Dr Nadkarni asked him whether he exercised. He said, "No doc, I don't exercise, I only walk". Like Ramesh, many people don't consider walking an exercise and often underestimate the health benefits of walking. But can any kind of walking be considered exercise? Can you stroll at a leisurely pace, and still knock off those extra kilos and get fit? Let's find out...    As an Orthopedic surgeon, Dr Nadkarni recommends walking to most of his patients who d

To get your family bond better, here are a few activities you can do at home after dinner   Dinner is probably one meal throughout the day that you eat at home with your entire family. And there's no better way than do some activities post dinner time to enhance your bond with your loved ones. Here are a few...   Appreciation time You can call it the appreciation time or the acknowledgement time. This is when you sit down with everyone and recognise the work done by each person, be it your husband, wife, children, parents etc. You make each member of the family say something about the other person that they acknowledge and would like the person to know.   Fam

Yes, you can put off with that sex talk until your baby reaches a certain age but someday, as a a parent, you'll have to face the question, "But mom, where does a baby come from".   Here's how to answer your child's sex queries without without much difficulty   Understsand his/her question: Exactly understand what your child is actually asking you. It may happen that your child wants to know something else and you're answering a completely different question. Asking a question or two before you provide answers will help you know whether your child already knows something about it and whether what he/she knows is right. You'll be surprised to kn

Jane Sheehan, author of 'Let's Read Our Feet', has claimed in her book that the length of your toes is enough to indicate your ancestry and characteristics.   Sheehan told a UK publication that people with long second toe have ancient Egyptian and Hawaiian royal ancestors, with exceptional leadership qualities, News.com.au reported. While an extremely small little toe denotes a childlike nature, with playful sense of fun, the little toe pointing at an angle denotes unconventional nature, she said.   Sheehan added that if the second toe on left foot leans towards the big toe, then the person has a sentimental, nostalgic nature.   Sourse : Times of India

Don't let your desk job make you unhealthy and fat. Here are a few exercises and diet tips to stay fit in spite of a sit-down job   Many people complain about this. Increasing stress and inactivity at work leads to weight gain. Here's what to do...   Exercise at your desk For a toned stomach: Sit tall and straighten the spine. Clench the abdominal muscles tightly pulling the naval into the spine. Hold for one to five seconds and repeat 20 times. Try doing this at least three times in a day.   For great thighs: Be seated with knees together. Keep them together in a way that no one can pull them apart even if they try their best. Squeeze your inner thigh mu

Of late, green tea has earned kudos for its miraculous effects on skin and body. But the wonders of chamomile tea are still unknown to many. Yes, chamomile tea has sundry beneficial effects on the skin as well as hair. Some of them are as follows:   1. It has an abundance of amazing healing, antioxidant, cleansing and moisturizing properties and is considered a full-fledged skincare treatment.   2. Infused with great healing properties, chamomile tea accelerates the healing process of minor wounds and also disinfects the wounds.   3. Chamomile tea is an excellent all-natural skin bleach. It lightens the complexion and renders it a healthy glow.   4. It is