Browse Category: Skin, Hair and Nails
Published: October 23, 2008
You know stress can take a toll on your health, but did you know that stress has a negative impact on your skin as well? If you have one of these pre-existing skin conditions, stress can make breakouts and flare-ups of symptoms worse. Keep reading for ways to help combat stress-induced skin problems.
Published: October 23, 2008
If you or someone you know suffers from acne, you know that it can often vary from an occasional annoyance to a debilitating condition. The exact cause of acne is still unknown, but stress and genetics are among the things that could possibly play a role. An occasional pimple now and then is nothing to be concerned about, but if you have troublesome acne, you may want to take a closer look at your diet. Keep reading for some tips on how to adjust your daily nutrition to keep your skin acne-free.
Published: October 12, 2008
Here are some top tips on how to eradicate your warts.
Published: October 02, 2008
Do you have dry skin? When I lived in Minnesota, it seemed like I was always moisturizing my face, arms, legs . . . well pretty much everything! In the winter, especially, my hands would get so dry that it became painful to do simple everyday things like wash the dishes or take a hot shower. So what makes your skin dry? And what can you do to prevent it from becoming tight, itchy and painful? To keep your skin healthy and supple all year long, try these tips.
Published: September 08, 2008
If you live in a warm, damp climate, spend a lot of time hanging out in pools or saunas, or exercise a lot, then you may have experienced a bout with toenail fungus (onychomycosis). And you wouldn’t be alone! One in four Americans over the age of 40 can expect to have had nail fungus during their lifetime. Nail fungus can be hard to treat, but a combination of traditional medicine and herbal remedies may be your best bet. Let’s review some natural remedies for nail fungus . . .
Published: September 01, 2008
Have you ever had shingles? No, no . . . not the things you put on your rooftop! Maybe you’ve heard of shingles, but don’t really know what the condition is, or know the signs and symptoms. Well, we’re here to help! Keep reading for everything you need to know (and more) about shingles.
Published: August 28, 2008
Have you ever had the dreaded Chicken Pox? If so, you may remember the awful itching and red sores very clearly. Or, if you’re one of the lucky ones and contracted chicken pox when you were very young (or have never had the virus), you may have no memory at all! Regardless of whether you’ve had the chicken pox or not, it’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms of the disease as well as treatment options. That way when your kids or grandkids come down with the pox, you’ll know exactly what to do! Keep reading for everything you need to know about chicken pox.
Published: August 25, 2008
Have you ever heard of molluscum contagiosum? Wait – what? What in the world is molluscum contagiosum? That’s the exact question I asked when I came across this very scientific-sounding condition! But I soon found out, and I’m here with the lowdown on everything you need to know about this skin affliction.
Published: July 17, 2008
Do you use antibacterial wipes to clean and disinfect your home or office? Well, you may want to keep reading! The results of a recent study indicate that antibacterial wipes have been given too much credit for killing germs. In fact, antibacterial wipes could potentially actually spread germs. Let’s take a closer look at the results of this study . . .
Published: June 12, 2008
You may have seen the commercials on television for a prescription drug that promises to cure nail fungus, but you may have no idea what nail fungus is, if you’ve got it, or other possible ways to treat it. Let’s take a closer look at this unpleasant condition, including some all-natural ways to deal with it.
