Health Articles

How To Take Care Of Skin

admin — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:25:02 +0000

Skin is one of the main parts of our body. It acts as protective cover for all internal organs. So it’s important to protect the skin from various damages. One way of protecting our skin is by using bath soaps and lotions. Nowadays there are many bath lotions available in the market. You can choose them depending upon your skin type whether it is oily, dry or normal. Some milk bath skin lotions are also available in the market.
How to select the correct lotion for skin?
To get good shining skin everyone should be aware of their skin type and they must get the correct lotion which suits for their skin. The main use of the body lotions are they help in nurturing the skin. These bath lotions when used after taking bath will give good results. For dry skin after bath, the essential oils are washed out. Bath lotions replace these oils and help to maintain the skin with moisture.
How does toner work on skin? Do they have any side effects?
Toners help in removing dirt, makeup and some amount of unwanted oil on skin. More number of people does not know about toners, and have a wrong opinion that they are hazardous to our health. But dermatologists say that there is no wrong in using toner which acts as cleanser on the skin.
In what way sun screens prevent skin from damage?
Those who are conscious about their skin may need the help of sunscreen lotions. Sunscreen lotions prevent our skin from wrinkle. Sunscreens can be used not only in summer season but also in other seasons. The usage of sunscreens with moisturizers in nights is not recommended as they make the skin worse. A good sunscreen must contain active ingredients such as titanium oxide or zinc oxide.
What is waxing? What role does it play in skin care?
The removal of unwanted hair which is usually chosen by women is known as waxing. It is harsh process so women who is having sensitive skin even if they like it they are scared to waxing. Waxing may also cause burns, irritation if the skin is sensitive. To avoid this dangerous effects waxing must be tried in small area of skin or else at the less sensitive part of skin (on legs). After waxing, the skin should not be exposed to sun light or any other skin creams or lotions.
Tips To Maintain Good Skin
Using soap bars frequently causes dryness in skin which results in dry skin. Too much of cleansers are not good for skin. After using cleansers we should not wash our face with water. Washing skin with hot or cold water is not recommended.

Types of Psoriasis

admin — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 05:50:24 +0000

Types of Psoriasis

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a disease that stems out of the disorder in the immune system. The ’T’ cells, which are a type of white blood cells overtly trigger inflammation in the skin and make skin cells to grow faster than normal which in return pile up as raised patches on the outer surface of skin. Now cells when they are produced under the skin may take a month’s time to mature. In Psoriasis white blood cells will build up rapidly in days which result into thick silvery scales with dry, red patches all over. The following are the signs and symptoms of Psoriasis:

Red patches on the skin
Among children the scaling is small
Bleeding skin with dry cracks
Itching, soreness and burning sensation
Nails in thickened pitted or ridged form

A few factors may cause Psoriasis; Injury to skin is one of the main factors. Skin inflammation can instigate psoriasis. Sunlight is a factor; strong sunlight may cause Psoriasis. Streptococcal infections a cause for plague psoriasis. The bacterial infections cause psoriasis that resembles small round marks on skin.

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Types of Skin

admin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:00:22 +0000

There are five types of skin which are Normal skin, Dry skin, Oily skin, Combination skin, and Sensitive skin. The following is a brief description of each and every skin .

Normal Skin:

Normal skin is in general smooth, soft form and has an even texture. The surface is very smooth. It is clean with no greasy patches or flaky regions. It is a symbol of good health, good blood circulation and probably free from any infection. Women may get pimples during menstruation due to increased hormonal activity. However it is not a problem for others. This kind of skin yet requires care. When neglected it will mark ageing and winkles all over.

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Tips For Skin Cleansing

admin — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:46:31 +0000

Skin cleansing is an important activity that keeps you very healthy. By cleansing the dirt and dust or other unwanted substances are removed. This way the clogging on the pores of the skin is removed. It also improves the complexion. Skin has at least three layers; which are Epidermis, Dermis and subcutaneous.

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Caring Your Athlete’s Foot

admin — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:03:41 +0000

Athlete’s foot is a very common infection which is caused by Tinea Fungus. This disease is also called as Tineapedia. It is a common fungal infection that affects most of us. We may get such fungal infection from any community centers, bathrooms or fitness centers. It generally affects the spaces between the toes, yet can spread to toenails, soles and sides of the feet. They can respond the drugs and treatment is easier. It can also be called as ringworm of the foot and dermatoghytosis.

Prevention and care are required as follow:

Washing feet everyday is a must. Spaces of toes should be dried up and the socks should be clean with no moisture. Avoid walking in barefoot in common areas and take care of your things while using locker rooms. Also wear flip-flop in community showers. Antifungal creams purchased can help. Tropical lotions as Tolnaftate lotion can be of some use. There are a few other related infections which are the ringworm of the body (tinea corporis); which looks real, scaly rings or circles of rash on the layer of your skin. Jock itch or tinea cruris is another one. This is an infection on the genitals, inner thighs and buttocks. Ringworm of the scalp or tinea capitis affects children mostly. It looks with red, itchy patches on the scalp leaving intermittent patches everywhere and looks ugly.

There are some symptoms associated with the athlete’s foot; a few of them confirm that you may possess this disorder; Itching, burning and stinging between the toes and the same sensation found on the soles of the feet. Itching blisters and the skin with cracking and peeling sensation in between toes will be a reaction. There would be excessive dryness of the skin on the bottoms or sides of the feet and the nails would be thick, ragged, discolored or would tend to leave the flush under.

Causes:

A group of fungi called dermatophytes causes this disease. These organisms through extending will infect the outer layer of the skin; the basal layer produces more skin cells and when they push through the surface the skin becomes thick. The more the fungal is produced the more the skin will get scales. The fungus is carried on through the fragments of skin and other pesticides which rugs, shoes, clothes, mats and other things which we cannot leave out in our daily life,. Plastic shoes will provide more cushion for this. Sometimes it may be from pets and the most common situation we get from community/group centers.

Consultation:

Your doctor may advise you medication on skin, oral or otherwise and the dosage pattern, which is important because when you take antifungal drugs it may cause recursion. Broad spectrum anti-bacterial drugs would be prescribed to you by the physician. He may assess conditions of Skin and immune system and may advise suitable medication.

Do you Know the Causes and Treatment for Acne?

admin — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:22:01 +0000

Acne is the term that comes out of the Greek term ‘akun’ which means something related to skin eruption. It takes place having puberty to youngsters and is caused by the changes in the pilosebacecus parts. These are the stain arrangements which consist of a hair folick and its related sebaceous gland. It is an ailment of the oil glands that lies around the blocked poses and occurrence of lesions. These are also referred as pimples or spots. It happens more in the western civilization due to high genetic predilection. It is actually an irregular response to the male hormone testosterone. It will vanish as age rolls on and no prediction could be possible for that.

There are many myths associated with acne; the first one is that washing the face will clear away acne. This is not true; washing the face will clear away dust which is important. Pores on the face are not blocked by the external dust. When the walls of a pore stick together within the skin it causes acne. Frequent washing will result it getting clogged. Stress may cause acne is an another myth. Stress may have an effect on hormones but the bodily anti activity for acne is powerful than the stress bearing mechanism and stress has no importance. Sun will help removing acne is a myth; Sunlight is controlled form, treated on skin may help but over sun exposure causes irritation to skin. Sunlight may help getting vitamin D. There is a notion that diet may cause or cure acne; this is a much generalized opinion; for a huge population which normally gets acne at a maturation stage, the diet relationship must be well researched. Our modern day diet, to some extend is cooked and probably may not cause harm to body.

Acne Treatment: There are a few factors that are to be avoided in view of acne control; emotions, humidity, micron or silk garments, high temperatures and food like chocolates fried and food with fat, butter, nuts etc.,

It may be related to an increase of hormone production. Sunlight garment causes the skin getting peeled and the pores as it may open. It is not of much help. Never squeeze the pimples, which would lead to more infection, Benzyl peroxide helps controlling it. It is available with 5% or 10% concentration and in gel or ointment form. To start with a 5% will be enough.

Lotion or gel can be initiated for treatment. If the irritation doesn’t subside, the dosage may be increased up to 5% or 10%. If you get more itching and scaling all over consult a dermatologist. Herbs like cleaners. Echinacea, Burdock and Butternut can be mixed with a low percentile of tincture and applied on it for thrice a day. Orange peal can be mixed with water and pulverized to be pastry and applied on acne and sulfur may help more. Avoid food with more fat, oil, pickles, strong tea as well as coffee. There are also home remedies which are the paste of cinnamon powder, lemon juice and garlic juice applied on acne. Lime and ground nut oil can be applied on it; a combination of lime juice and rose water can do well. A nature in raw milk mixture is also very fine.

Obesity, Diabetes and heart diseases are becoming common

admin — Sun, 18 May 2008 13:27:24 +0000

Obesity, Diabetes and heart diseases are becoming common amongst people around the world in the past 20 years .
British Scientists have recently Identified a fat gene that makes people prone to obesity , diabetes and heart attack .
A Genetic Variant that raises the risk of obesity, diabetes and heart diseases is more common in Indians than Britons, found in an international study of 30,000 people in Britain .
Researchers found culprit variants in DNA near a gene already figured in the molecular ballet that causes obesity .
The Gene called MC4R orchestrates appetite and energy expenditure .
Researchers from Oxford University and The Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute in Cambridge link another gene sequence close to MC4R with obesity .
Now Question arises if the tendency of obesity , diabetes and heart diseases can be controlled?
The answer is Yes , it can be controlled taking some precautionery measures that is by changing our lifestyle , by eating healthy and excercising more . It is a well established fact that lifestyle and behavior alters gene expressions .
Most probably , The next question thats in your mind is How should the life style be changed to alter the gene effect which causes obesity, diabete and heart diseases?
To control the gene effect and improve our health , one should follow the following tips :

- Drink Plenty of water . Atleast 8 Glass of water per day .
- Exercise regularly , preferable in morning before sunrises and Yoga .
- Try to eat more raw fruits and vegetables instead of cooked food .
- Among Cooked food try to avoid the three whites i.e refined white flour , sugar and Rice .
- Junk Food is the choice of majority in fast life style but try to avoid it . It can be done slowly .
- Instead of eating 2 or 3 Big meals , try to eat 5-6 small meals .
If there is a gap between 2 meals there are more chances of gaining weight .
5-6 Small meals with regular excersice can keep a person fit because we stay full or energy everytime .
So Ultimately it’s how you live and what you eat determines your health .
No one forces you to follow tips but If you do follow our tips , do leave a comment here .

Know some facts about the cancer and its treatment

admin — Sun, 18 May 2008 10:01:53 +0000

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer, which affects people who are exposed to asbestos. Most of the people who work may have inhaled asbestos particle or exposed to the dust of the asbestos. This type of cancer is not related to lung cancer nor due to smoking. Mesothelioma can be treated if detected early.
People who suffer from this type of cancer opt for chemotherapy or surgery while there are others who opt for chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Many a times people mistake the cancerous tumour to be breast cancer, not all tumours of the breast are mesothelioma or asbestos cancer.
There are many warning signs of this disease like shortness of breath, pain in the lower back or sometimes pain at the side of the chest. Other significant symptoms are hoarseness, difficulty in swallowing or excess of sweating and even fevers and other dental health problems. It takes about four to six months before this disease is diagnosed.
A number of factors depend on the diagnosis as well as the rate of recovery. The size of the cancer, which part of the body it has affected, how far it spread its tentacles has. Along with this the patients’ age and the response to the treatment also plays an important role.
There are legal issues also associated with the diagnosis and many lawsuits have been filed against the companies whose employees have been exposed to asbestos. There are many online forms that you can fill and file mesothelioma litigation against the company you have worked for.
There are speciality lawyers who have shown a high success rate in obtaining a favourable verdict as well get the required monetary gains which have helped people and companies sit up and look up at the safety of their workers without exposing them to harmful chemicals.

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Being Healthy Means Maintaining Your Ideal Body Weight

admin — Wed, 14 May 2008 09:16:39 +0000

Whenever I am tired from work, I make it a point to go walking to de-stress and watch the world go by. In one of my many walking sessions, I realized that the world is a paradox of all sorts. You have a teenager who wants to be treated like a woman, but would otherwise ask her parents for a cone of ice cream. Or a woman who wants to be treated like a princess who is also very cold and strict to her subordinates.

These days, they say, is the digital age – the new world of convenience where people are given freedom from shopping to do something more important such as, well work. Never was a millenium so prosperous and so poor at the same time. We see millions and billions of money in banks, as more and more people are sleeping in the streets at night. We see more products trying to provide the right nutrients to consumers as more opt to take out burgers and fries from the nearest fast food chains. As new gym equipments are innovated to be user friendly, lesser people are coming to exercise. Go ahead and ask yourself, how many times have you put off going to the gym because you were to busy with work? Or that you are tired or too old? Because you are too fat or too skinny?
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Dental health- some important tips to take care of your teeth and healthier gums

admin — Sat, 10 May 2008 08:30:30 +0000

Do you watch out the blood traces when you rinse off your teeth just after brushing? Don’t think that it is from any angle a normal sign. Think again, there may be some problem with your gums and teeth. It doesn’t happen to normal teeth, something or the other is happening to your teeth and gums as well. You may be suffering by gingivitis unknowingly. According to some reports submitted by ADA or American Dental Association, three people out of every four adults are suffering from gingivitis. Gingivitis is a disease; if it is left untreated then it can easily give scope for different gum diseases.

Gum diseases are the leading reasons for the fall of teeth in adults. It may also leads to some serious problems of teeth and gums and the tooth loss becomes very frequent in adults. Dental health problems should be treated in its initial stages. You can cure this disease, but you need to take some measures. To cure gingivitis as well as its ultimate progression in to a full-brown disease of gums, it is good to visit the dentist regularly. The dentist is the only one person who can give always the best necessary treatment and advice. With this, you can easily fight with your gum diseases and get a problem free teeth and gums forever.
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