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How to start online pharmacy? 10 things to do before start online pharmacy

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Online pharmacy is a platform that enables consumers to purchase medicines, health supplements and nutraceuticals. The most vulnerable sector in terms of medications, elderly citizens, have found ease of access and convenience of getting medicines delivered at the doorsteps very convincing. So, lets down to figure out what takes to build a successful or profitable online pharmacy. 1.       Type of online pharmacy? There are basically five types of online pharmacies in India bases on pricing policies. ·          Generics online pharmacy ·          General medicines online pharmacy ·          Online Ayurveda pharmacy ·          Nutritional supplements pharmacy ·          Online Apothecaries (Allopathic) Do your research before you decide on which...

What is an Outbreak, Epidemic and Pandemic in Covid-19?

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Covid-19, is not just a new virus in town but has introduced people to terminologies which they weren’t aware of. The virus introduced new lifestyle and habits to live by. The preventive measure of coronavirus paved wave to unique usage of words that people had to understand to live by. Covid-19 took to serious grounds with the high and easier chances of transmission. Defining terms Outbreak , according to Macmillan dictionary, is a sudden start of war, disease or violence. It may be a sudden rise of a disease or increase in number of harmful organism. Epidemic , defined by Oxford dictionary, is a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.  It is a happening where many people are effected. Cambridge dictionary defines Pandemic as, a dangerous disease that infects many people at one time and causes more death. It is a condition where a disease exists in almost all the area or in almost all groups of people, animals and plants. ...

Cancer patients are social distancing while dying

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The novel coronavirus has taken millions of lives worldwide. It is assumed to stay with us for five more years. But, virus is not the only worry, people with pre-existing health complications are at higher risk of the infection. Some of such vulnerable group are heart disease, cancer, diabetes and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). While, patients with cancer are more likely to die of Covid-19 than of those without any malignant disease. A scientific study A study published in the Cancer Discovery journal, by Indian origin researchers, emphasised on the impact of coronavirus on cancer patients and a need to protect them. Vikas Mehta, co-lead author of the study from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the US, said that close monitoring of the cancer patients for dangerous symptoms will make it easier to identify and prevent the patients from contracting Covid-19. The research also concentrated on informing states and communities about the unique vulnerability of cancer ...

10 home remedies and healthy habits for neck pain

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A sharp ache in the neck and long the nearby muscles is considered as neck pain, which supports the head and allow for motion. This pain can be accompanied by numbness, headache, stiffness and difficulty while eating. It is caused due to many reasons including muscle tension and strain; injury; one of the symptom of heart attack; meningitis, an inflammation of the thin tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord and other causes like Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoporosis, Fibromyalgia, Spondylosis, Herniated cervical or Spinal stenosis . In case of severe pain occurred to the above mentioned illness, then consult a doctor and buy medicine online in India . However, neck pain is not a very serious problem, can be treated through home remedies or natural medications. Let’s, explore the relief measures that one can follow at home with ease. 1.       Oily care One of the most effective and natural home remedy is, usage of oils. Some of the oils inclu...

What are the symptoms and signs of breast cancer besides a lump?

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The most commonly occurring cancer in women is breast cancer. It is the second most common cancer overall, impacting 2.1 million women each year. Males are also diagnosed with breast cancer, but is a rare form which commonly occur in older men. According to Continuous Update Project, 2018, Belgium had the highest rate of breast cancer in women, followed by Luxembourg. The situation is kind of same in India too. Breast cancer is the second most common in rural India. And, one woman is diagnosed of breast cancer every 4 minutes and on woman dies of the same in every 13 minutes. So, what are the warning signs of breast cancer, how to prevent it? Signs and symptoms of breast cancer A lump in the breast is typically associated to breast cancer, most of the time such lumps are not cancer. Some of the early signs of breast cancer include changes in the shape of the nipple; breast pain that doesn’t fade away even after next period; clear red, brown or yellow discharge from nipp...

10 simple ways to optimize your immunity during Covid-19

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As the Covid-19 pandemic worsens, strong immunity is the key factor every individual is thriving to maximize. With low immunity level, people are more prone to get infected to coronavirus or even might die of the same. But, simple remedial measures can help to boost immunity and can fight against the deadly novel virus. 1.       Being foodie Clinical Nutritionist, Lovneet Batra, has shared a list of foods that helps to boost immunity. Yogurt: A freshly made yogurt is a natural probiotic that aids in the formation of good bacteria in the body. But avoid it regardless of cause if you have a sore throat. One can use other probiotic supplements as they are better for immunity. Turmeric: Anti- oxidant and anti- inflammatory properties are rich in turmeric. It can be consumed with boiled milk or with coconut oil and black pepper. Anti- virus food : Some of the natural anti- virus food items which provide protection from seasonal flu are tulsi leaves,...

Covid-19 and diabetes: Effective ways to manage the condition

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Globally, India stands second in accordance to number of diabetics in the country. The pandemic lockdown has brought in more tensions, as to what will be the impact of the virus to diabetics and how to manage the same. Doctors have warned that diabetics are at higher risk of being infected by Covid-19. Early studies in May have shown that nearly 25% of coronavirus cases had diabetes . It is said that, diabetics are more likely to have serious complications and may die from the virus. One of the key reason being that high blood sugar weakens the immune system, making it less liable to defend infections. Some elements of factors to be considered to stay tension free. Infection cautious Avoid moving out and maintain social distancing when in public. Avail your diabetes medication through any best medicine app in India . If you happen to return from outside, then wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water or else use hand sanitizer. It is advisable to wash hands before...

Blood Cancer: Signs, symptoms & treatment in India

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The production and function of the blood cells are affected by a cancer termed, blood cancer. The cancer starts in bone marrow, where stem cells mature and develop into red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.  When cancer occurs, the process of blood production is interrupted due to the growth of an abnormal types of blood cell. A process of hematopoieses occur due to the development and differentiation of blood cells. Types of blood cancer Leukemia : The rapid production of abnormal blood cells in the bone morrow, causes Leukemia. The bone marrow’s ability of the production of red blood cells and platelets are affected by the abnormal blood cells. Lymphoma : The lymphatic system, which is responsible for the removal of excess fluids from the body and produce immune cells, is affected by Lymphoma type of blood cancer. A type of white blood cells, lymphocytes, can fight infections. When abnormal lymphocytes become lymphoma cells, they grow uncontrollable in ...