Kids can scare you when they come home from school and tell you that the kid sitting next to them had this ugly rash all over their arm and was scratching all during class. Your mind can also just envision what happens when you child shares pencils, plays during recess and crowds with other kids…
DetailsThere are many people who indulge in personal tanning for a number of reasons. This can range from helping Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), aiding in skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis, or even to prepare themselves for a pending holiday vacation on a sunny beach somewhere. No matter what reason a person may have…
DetailsOne of the most common reasons for continued nasal congestion despite allergy medications and even nasal surgery is due to flimsy nostrils. Your nose comes in various shapes and sizes, but having naturally thin nostrils or weakened nostrils after rhinoplasty can lead to flimsy nostrils that collapse during even quiet inspiration. Unfortunately, many people undergo…
DetailsEven though there is little doubt that dog walkers, winter skiers and outdoor types can suffer badly from conditions affecting the skin, even if you are outside for just a short time period, it’s easy to end up with sore, cracked, chapped lips and red skin on the edge of them. If you are wondering…
DetailsQuestion: Since returning from Spain l6 months ago I’ve suffered from chronic diarrhoea sometimes five or six times a day, with terrible wind and bloating. My stomach feels upset all the time. I’ve had every conceivable test including laparoscopy, colonoscopy, barium meal, CT scan, urine tests, stool samples and blood tests, which have all been…
DetailsThis article is going to focus on diet to help people with psoriasis. There are several drug free ways you can help or eliminate your psoriasis. Diet is certainly key in the reduction in the acceleration of psoriasis. Instead of using scientific names I am going to list a good and a bad paragraph of…
DetailsOCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is an anxiety disorder. It is characterized by distressing intrusive obsessive thoughts or repetitive compulsive actions. Obsessions are ideas, images and impulses that run through the person ‘s mind over and over again. People who have OCD often have other kinds of anxiety, like phobias or panic attacks, also may have…
DetailsThose who struggle with anxiety often state they feel fatigued or depleted. They feel flat, exhausted, foggy and lightheaded. Feelings of depersonalization often appear as one becomes frustrated and caught up in the cycle of worry and fear. There is a logical explanation for these sensations and also a way to overcome the exhausted and…
DetailsToenails of people of all ages can undergo a range of changes, some of which are relatively common. They can become thick, brittle, curved, discoloured, infected, clubbed, bumpy and grooved. In some cases, the nail falls off and a new one grows in. As we grow older, we are more likely to develop toenail problems.…
DetailsAs a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner specializing in Women’s Health, many of the women that come to my practice have menstrual imbalances resulting in painful periods, pre-menstrual syndrome, lack of periods, irregular cycles, uterine cysts and fibroids. For all menstrual issues, there are certain preventative measures to be taken in order to enjoy a smoother…
DetailsLower back pain is more common than we might think–seven million Americans suffer from chronic back pain and 80% of Americans will suffer from lower back pain at some point in their lifetime. The lower back or lumbar region is identified as L1 – L5. The mental/emotional causes for lower back pain have been thoroughly…
DetailsSeasonal allergy sufferers may find themselves taking antihistamines, using allergy nasal sprays and even asthma inhalers quite frequently. Many people have become concerned about taking so many medications during allergy season that they are starting to look for more natural alternatives. This is especially true for allergy sufferers who are tired of the side effects…
DetailsMany folks out there suffer from the I always have to poop after eating syndrome. Some folks have to go around 60 minutes after eating while some literally have to leave the table mid meal to go and poop. Folks that suffer from this condition find it embarrassing and disruptive and many avoid meals out…
DetailsLots of people have seen the benefits of ordering stuff online. This also includes ordering food and getting them delivered straight to your home. Most fast food chains now incorporate online ordering into their services and even restaurants are getting into the act. Perhaps you have even experienced doing this at one point. So perhaps,…
DetailsTo understand anemia, it helps to start with breathing. The oxygen we inhale doesn’t just stop in our lungs. It’s needed throughout our bodies to fuel the brain and all our other organs and tissues that allow us to function. Oxygen travels to these organs through the bloodstream — specifically in the red blood cells.…
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