Psoriasis

Inflammation is a good thing. It is the natural way your body responds to threats such as infections or wounds. We have all seen inflammation at work when we have pain and redness at an injury. We say it looks inflamed, and it literally is, because injury activates the inflammatory response. When is inflammation a problem? When inflammation lasts for long periods of time, we call it chronic, and it can cause problems. Some common causes of chronic inflammation include allergies, autoimmune…

In recent years MTHFR has been popularised in social media and blogs with various levels of information and potential misinformation. A search on google.com.au using the term “MTHFR” provided 1,330,000 results in 0.40 seconds.[1] With all of this different information being available 24 hours per day, all year round, it can be confusing for practitioners and patients to sift through to determine what is scientific, clinical or “hearsay”. 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR)…

It's typical to find yourself stressed, tired, and often feeling drained. It's a fact of life that everyone goes through those feelings. If you're feeling that way yourself, you're probably also wondering what you can do to feel more relaxed. There are a lot of tips and tricks out there, but there are none quite as simple as taking a bath. Sure, that is probably already part of your daily routine, but it can be so much more beneficial than just getting clean. Especially if you take the time,…

for your lifestyle, so speak to your doctor about whether your contraceptive is right for you. 23. Shower Filter Using a filter on your showerhead is an excellent way to block chlorine which tends to kill your skin’s good bacteria and exacerbate psoriasis and eczema. You may even see an improvement in the health of your hair. 24. The Right Bra Do you know how many women are wearing the wrong size and type of bra for their chest? Most of you! If the straps are too tight or too thick they put…

Multiple Sclerosis - Kellie McThenia Multiple Sclerosis involves an immune-mediated process in which an abnormal response of the body 's immune system is directed against the central nervous system. Within the central nervous system or CNS, the myelin sheath (fatty substance that surrounds the nerve fibers) is attacked by the immune system. This forms scar tissue, or sclerosis (scler/o meaning hard, -osis meaning abnormal condition or disease). The damaged or destroyed myelin sheath or nerve…

The type of sauna in which light is created by heat it is known as infrared sauna. Traditionally it is used to warm the air, which results in giving warm to the body. It uses infrared heater which emits light of infrared which is absorbed by the skin. Detoxification: Your skin is the better agency of your body. The subcutaneous fatty band is amid just beneath the skin. An infrared sauna emits application that access into the tissues to a depth of 1.5 inches. Stimulates fat cells, sebaceous…

Marijuana prohibition has been an utter failure in the U.S. Roughly 266 million people admit to smoking marijuana at least once a year, and around 8.4 million smoke it every day. The question on whether recreational marijuana should be legalized has been become the center of discussion more frequently in the past few years, as people are beginning to realize the beneficial effects marijuana can really have. With legalizing marijuana comes a safer alternative to other drugs and alcohol, while…

Categories 1. Two iridescent ruby-throated hummingbirds hovered at the feeder. (C) 2. John Henry, a champion racehorse, won $6,591,860 between 1977 and 1984. 3. Peter Robinson, M.D., has discovered an effective inexpensive cure for eczema acne and psoriasis. 4. In the shower by the drain you can see the crack starting to develop. (C) 5. Riley said,” Mom if I have to eat any more of those mangoes, mandarin, oranges, or papayas I’m going to be sick!” 6. There were 25 mischievous second graders at…

Escherichia Coli, or E. Coli, are a large and diverse colony of bacteria within the fecal coliforms group – a group of closely related bacterial genera that share the ability to metabolize sugar lactose, producing acids and gas as byproducts – found living harmlessly in warm-blooded organisms’ intestines, the environment, or in various foods (2006). Unfortunately, some forms of E. Coli bacteria are pathogenic, in which the bacteria has developed the ability to cause the disease of the urinary,…

Yes, there is a male version of menopause. Technically, it's known as andropause, in which men go through a gradual decline in testosterone production. Men, watch out: Loss of testosterone can really do a number on you. Testosterone is the hormone of virility, strength and youth. Diminished testosterone levels impede sex drive. Testosterone production drops about 50 percent between the ages of late forties and early seventies. That's a big loss for this crucial hormone. Aging is the number one…