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Headache is probably the most common complaint, yet it is difficult to define or treat accurately, that is why in the medical world very often it is repeated that treatment of headache is quite a headache for the doctor. Even though a good majority of headaches are quite harmless, a few ones may indicate a grave disorder like a brain tumour. As such one should consult a competent doctor, in case the headache is continuous and not responding to common remedies.

Hair fall and greying of hair at an early stage of life can be very embarrassing, especially for young girls and boys who develop a feeling of social stigma. The main causes of hair fall and hair greying in the lower classes is inadequate nutrition. Sometimes even a partial lack of B Vitamins and folic acid leads to hair fall and baldness. In such cases hair regrows after treatment with vitamins. Stress, worry and anxiety are the important psychological factors, especially in youngsters for these disorders. Chronic diseases like anemia, cold, flu, syphilis, tuberculosis, and radiation therapy also account for hair loss and baldness. Conditions like psoriasis, dandruff and other fungal infections also cause hair loss considerably. Sometimes a hereditary factor runs in the family members, which remains unresponsive to any kind of treatment. Herbal Remedies for Hair fall and Greying of Hair:  1. First and foremost, the scalp of the affected person should be energetically massaged d

Goitre refers to enlargement of the thyroid gland resulting in swelling in the front part of the neck. Goitre is caused by deficiency or increase in iodine content of food items. Thyroid tumors some times occur due to medicines or during pregnancy. Signs and Symptoms of Goitre: These depends on the cause and the type of goitre. The thyroid gland in such cases may be functioning less than normal or more than normal. The goit in many cases due to it's large size, may produce problems in speech, respiration and swallowing of food. Herbal Remedies for Goitre: 1. Old rice should be used once a day in food. 2. Barley is another home remedy. Barley water can be taken daily and twice a day. 3. Cucumber is also good for goitre patients 100gm of it can be consumed daily as salad. 4. Exercise of neck is useful in this condition. Sour and heavy foods are contraindicated.