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Treat tinea with Homeopathy

April 30, 2008

The term “ringworm” refers to infections, which appear on the surface of the . Earlier it was believed that it is caused due to a worm, however, the truth is that it is caused due to a fungal infection.
   The words ringworm, jock itch, and athlete’s foot may sound funny. If you’re a teen with any one of these infections, you’re probably not laughing. If you’ve ever had one, you know that any of these infections can produce some pretty unpleasant symptoms. Some of these fungi produce round spots, but many do not. On the other hand, many round spots are not from fungus. A proper diagnosis is essential for successful treatment. Ringworm is medically known as tinea. Doctors add another word to indicate where the fungus is located. Tinea Capitis, for instance, refers to scalp ringworm, tinea corporis to fungal infection of the body, tinea mannum to fungus on the hands and so on. Heat and moisture help fungi grow and thrive, which makes them more common in folds such as those in the groin (known as tinea cruris) or between the toes (tinea pedis).
   Ringworm is contagious and is easily spread from one person to another so avoid touching an infected person. It can also spread through contaminated items such as hairbrushes or through the use of same toilet seat, which is being used by an infected person. There are possibilites to get infected from contact with animals like Read more

Written by James · Filed Under Skin Care 

Go Fruity to Chill this Summer

April 29, 2008

As the sun shines overhead, and the scorching heat makes you cry out in frustration, there are some foods that will help you cool down. Nature, naturally offers foods seasonally. If we make good use of the foods that nature offers us, beating the summer heat gets a lot easier.
  
Raw mango:

It is a myth that it is fattening and has about 44 kcal per 100gm. They are rich in natural sugar, in other words glucose, which is the fuel for our energy, releasing it for a longer time.

• Rich in carotene and vitamin A that protect the eyes especially in case of macular degeneration

• Good source of carbohydrates

• Mangoes are high in fibre, preventing constipation

• Mangoes are rich in calcium and iron

• The sufficient quantity of niacin which is useful to lower cholesterol.

• It is also a good source of vitamin B1 and B2

• It is an alkaline food so it is excellent for acidity.

• A powerful anti-oxidant thereby having anti-virus Read more

Written by James · Filed Under Health 

Cosmetic Allergy

April 25, 2008

All of us have varying degrees of sensitivity of the . There are some of us whose seems invulnerable to allergies and irritations, while some have which develops rashes with just one light prick of a pin or a needle.

Regardless of how sensitive or seemingly insensitive our is, it is important to know that all of us are vulnerable to getting allergies and irritations. It may take a split second for that irritation to develop on the , or it may take a few days; the point is, allergies can build up and break out in time.

An allergy can happen to you when an ingredient in the cosmetics that you are using does not agree with your , causing your to become red and sore. Other symptoms may appear, and these symptoms can worsen, which would make it necessary for you to see a doctor about it. These allergies can be caused by using a product without testing it, or through the continual use of a product, letting the allergy to develop and erupt over time. Some allergies to products may appear years after you have been using the product safely.

Because allergies are caused by ingredients that the product contains, you should always make it a point to read the labels carefully before buying cosmetics. Here are the important terms that you need to recognize when checking labels:

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Written by James · Filed Under Make Up 

Applying Foundation-The right way

April 25, 2008

At the time of putting your makeup on, you are like creating a painting on the canvas that is your face. Your makeup is supposed to add color and enhance the best features of your face.

Your makeup will not work, however, if the base upon which you are putting your makeup looks all wrong and is not applied properly. The base I am referring to is your foundation. The purpose of the foundation - turn back the clock - is to cover the of the face and to lend upon it the appearance of smoothness. Thus, it is important that the foundation you choose to use is the best for your .

Here are a few and tricks on choosing and applying the right kind of foundation for your .

You should always go for the natural look whenever you are applying your makeup, so your foundation should match the tone of your . How do you know if the color of your foundation matches your tone? You do this by putting some along your jawline. A foundation has the perfect color for you if it blends well with your , so much that it practically seems that you are not wearing any foundation at all. If the color of your changes, go ahead and change the color of your foundation. Also, to know for certain if you are picking the right color of foundation for your , always test the foundation under natural light.
When applying foundation, just pat the stuff down on your face and then spread it out smoothly with a sponge. Cover your face entirely with foundation, including your eyelids and your lips. Take care not to pull at the , especially at the thin around the eyes.

If the is dry, it will only absorb the foundation soon after it was applied. Therefore, make the foundation last longer by  Read more

Written by James · Filed Under Make Up 

Herbal help for Acne.

April 25, 2008

Acne makes you try probably all the over the counter products and maybe even the prescription products on the market. Perhaps they don’t work for you or they irritate your and dry it out. There are other options, Herbal treatments and nutritional supplements can also help with acne, either applied directly to the or taken orally.

One thing that worked wonders for me were the Zinc supplements.I consume 50 milligrams a day, twice daily and it helps keep my clearer than any prescription I’ve ever tried. You can find Zinc at a grocery store or drug store in the aisle with vitamin and mineral supplements. At Wal-Mart it’s only $2.13 a bottle. You can also order from catalogs and online websites.
 
Herbs that work wonders at clearing up acne are: Echinacea taken orally and applied externally to the , Oregon grape root applied as a cream, tea tree oil applied to the , oregano  Read more

Written by James · Filed Under Skin Care 

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