Having acne is no picnic, for not only does one suffer from the embarrassing current state of their skin … but often it can leave behind nasty acne scars for a lifetime. Unfortunately, in search for how to get rid of scars, most rush to the nearest drugstore for ineffective topical medications or get dangerous…
Did you know that there are over 80 different types of autoimmune disorders that affect various organs, glands, systems and functions throughout the body? Graves' disease is a common autoimmune disorder characterized by an overproduction of thyroid hormones. The thyroid is considered one of the most important endocrine glands in the body, since it produces hormones that affect…
Scabies sounds so daunting, and it can be for anyone that has it. Scabies is a parasitic infestation and itchy skin condition in which mites, known as Sarcoptes scabei, burrow under the skin. Scabies consist primarily of the body's allergic reaction to the mites, their eggs and their waste — and symptoms may not appear for…
When you hear the word "overdose," images of hard drugs or powerful prescription medications probably come to mind. And chances are, you've never even thought about an ibuprofen overdose, but it turns out that not only can you have too much of this relatively mild pain reliever, it can put your health in peril. As the…
The word eczema itself just doesn't sound good. It comes from a Greek word that means to effervesce, bubble or boil over. And for the 30 million (!), according to the Eczema Foundation, people who suffer from it, they know it doesn't look or feel good, either. There's got to be some effective home remedies for eczema rather…
What do constant headaches, gum disease, sleep disorders, sore joints and other serious health conditions have in common? They all have chronic inflammation as the root cause. Inflammation isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, acute inflammation is normal for your body — such as when you suffer a painful cut or bruise and your body…
