Ringworm: not a worm, but often a ring. In humans, the fungal infection that causes ringworm usually starts as a small red or pink patch that expands outward. As the lesion expands the center often clears, giving the appearance of a ring. The outer border is often pinker than the inner border. The spot or…
The fifth most common disease and the fourth leading cause of death all over the modern world, is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD. Besides being deadly, COPD disease can also be very debilitating. Better than fifty percent of COPD patients say that they’re severely hampered in even performing such ordinary task like household chores,…
Acne: You should avoid well-recognized dietary “triggers” such as grains, corn, peanuts, eggs, soy and dairy. Even if you don’t have a diagnosed gluten intolerance problem, a relative gluten intolerance may also be at work because glutens seem to have an almost allergic-type role in stimulating acne. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley…
We will all get acne on our face at least once during our lifetime, after all it’s a common skin disorder. Acne affects people of all ages, but it is most common in young people, especially during early puberty. Puberty The body begins to develop as we grow up and this causes an increase in…
Meibomian gland dysfunction is a widespread contributor to dry eye syndrome. It is alternatively called MGD, meibomitis, and posterior blepharitis. MGD is a complex condition, but it generally involves swelling in the meibomian glands of the eyelid, which produce the lipids (meibome) that comprise the outer layer of the tear film. The infection may be…
Vinegar is often used to prevent and cure toenail fungus infections. A nail fungus cannot survive in an acid environment. Many people apply vinegar to their nails every day to prevent fungus infections. The acidity of vinegar relieves the itchiness and repairs the PH balance that is necessary to combat fungi. Though various types of…
