Dr. Phil Hariram's Health Blog

If you have been considering laser hair removal treatments but the cost is putting you off, maybe it’s time to re-consider.  The reality is that hair removal laser treatments are far more affordable than most individuals believe. Because of the high tech nature of the treatments, many people just assume that the pricing of these [...]

The thyroid is among the largest endocrine glands of the body. It is situated below the voice box or larynx. Signs of a thyroid problem are visible when the secretion of thyroid hormones is too less or too much.
Many people do not take the thyroid problems very seriously. You must read the signs of thyroid [...]

Studies show that mild negative health effects may occur even in case of subclinical hypothyroidism, a situation when patient exhibits no symptoms but blood screening shows signs of hypothyroidism. The good news is that hypothyroidism can be easily diagnosed and the treatment involves restoring normal functioning of the thyroid gland to produce hormones and eliminate [...]

Physical Effects of Radiation Exposure from Iodine 131
Some of the main effects of internal radiation exposure with or without hypothyroidism to Iodine 131 include autoimmune thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, nodules and neoplasia. People who are exposed to the release of Iodine 131 include from the production of nuclear weapons and nuclear power plants. However people who fight [...]

Nail fungus occurs when fungi infect nails of hands and feet. This infection is also known as the ‘Onychomycosis’. For the fungus to grow and thrive it is necessary to find dark, moist and warm environment. This is why you will find toenails being affected with nail fungus rather than the hand nails. Studies have [...]

Stretch marks appear at some very important events of our lives. Also called the straie as the name suggests appear on skin especially where there are likely fat deposits. This generally happens on the arms, thighs, buttocks, breasts, waist, etc.
Though stretch marks may appear in men and women alike, these have been mostly related to [...]

Ayurveda is a system of medicine that has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, and is currently in use by millions of people from that region of the world. The word ‘ayurveda’ translates roughly as the ‘knowledge of long life’. The system itself is not only concerned with physical health, but also with mental, social [...]

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Excessive Sweating Excessive sweating is very common and many people all over the world suffer from it. Men women and children can all suffer from excessive sweating. For some individuals it is not a serious medical problem but for others it completely takes over their lives. When left untreated, excessive sweating [...]

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No one wants wrinkles, these are a proof of age and do not look very good on anyone. Occurrence of wrinkles happens after 25 years of age, but these become noticeable only around 35-40, however, this is the time these wrinkles are irreversible at least for simple medications.
Wrinkles can start appearing [...]

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As you age the natural elasticity of your skin starts to degrade and the skin becomes drier, the underlying fat padding of the skin also starts to disappear. The loss of this fat layer then causes the skin to sag thus makes it look less supple. The state of your [...]