Got blackheads, whiteheads or another kind of acne? Chances are clogged pores are the culprits. There are several possibilities when it comes to explaining problems with your pores. The trouble may be hereditary or caused by hormonal fluctuations, inflammation, a skin condition, or the aging process. Or, you might just be a person whose skin… Continue reading
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Does men have a menopause? Yes, it is andropause
Andropause is a condition that is associated with the decrease in the male hormone testosterone. As men grow older not only do their bodies produce less testosterone but the levels of another hormone called sex binding hormone globulin (SHBG), which pulls usable testosterone from the blood, begins to increase. Testosterone that is not bound to… Continue reading
Be careful with the supplements for adrenal fatigue
Taking vitamins or supplements to treat “adrenal fatigue” may do more harm than good, says Todd Nippoldt, M.D., a Mayo Clinic expert in hormone disorders affecting the adrenal glands. “Adrenal fatigue is a term that was invented outside the mainstream medical community to explain a collection of nonspecific symptoms, such as fatigue, body aches, sleep… Continue reading
What is hyperpigmentation
Simply put, hyperpigmentation is a dark spot or patch caused by too much pigment in the skin. Here’s what triggers it and what to do if you’ve got it. It may not be pretty, but hyperpigmentation is usually harmless. This common condition is caused by overactive skin cells called melanocytes, which stimulate the production of… Continue reading
Is the reason for your back pain is damage of herniated disc? There is a test for this
While lower back pain ranks as a common cause of disability in the United States, determining what causes a person’s back pain is often challenging. A new Cochrane review on diagnosing back pain finds that no single diagnostic test is good at discriminating between patients who have a herniated disc and patients who do not,… Continue reading
Herbal Acne Remedies
Thousands of people have acne, and a large number of these people are not in their teenage years. There are many natural options for acne treatment, from herbs to food. You should consider the fact that a healthy diet is very important for beautiful and healthy skin. Many specialists who practice alternative medicine focus on… Continue reading
Birthmarks – bless or curse
Although most birthmarks are harmless, they can be a cosmetic catastrophe. Learn more about birthmarks and what you can do to reduce their appearance. About one-third of all newborns have birthmarks, which are skin discolorations that are present at birth or develop in the first few weeks of life. Birthmarks can appear on any part… Continue reading
Do you have food allergies? Find out.
COULD FOOD BE YOUR PROBLEM? Answer YES or NO to the following questions. 1. Have you, for as long as you can remember, been plagued by minor health problems – headaches, skin rashes, constant colds, viruses, fleeting pains, bloating, sleep problems, stomach upsets? 2. Have you never had a fully healthy skin? 3. Have you… Continue reading