Archive for November, 2008

Before doing anything you should visit your doctor to find out if infact you are suffering from dermatitis and what kind of dermatitis it is such as  atopic, contact allergy or contact irritant dermatitis. In this article we will deal with treatments for contact dermatitis. We all like taking care of our skin, we... »

Just by the simple act of being alive, the human body is covered by millions of good and bad bacteria, this is not as a result of not bathing and cleaning oneself.  On occasion the bacterias get out of balance and multiply rapidly causing infection, Thrush is one of these infections. One of the... »

Aromatherapy massage is the type of massage, which takes in the whole aspect of a person, not just one level. Aromatherapy looks at the mind, body and spirit of a person, and also their natural well-being how they live their day to day lives, what food they eat, and how much time they take... »

Diabetes is an increasing problem in most developed nations. Greater percentages of people are coping with diabetes. Unsurprisingly, these new cases of diabetes are threatening to overwhelm the healthcare systems of these nations. Most people can avoid diabetes through diet and exercise. A normal weight and plenty of exercise really help in avoiding the disease. But... »

Acne!  It definitely doesn’t pose a serious threat to your life or health, but acne occurring on typical areas like the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders can be great source of agony and emotional distress.   Acne is like the other growing up woes: they normally disappear as soon as those crazy adolescent days are... »

   Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise across the UK, with a particularly “worrying” picture among young people, health experts said today. There was a two per cent rise in the number of new cases of all STIs diagnosed at clinics between 2005 and 2006, figures showed. Genital herpes was a cause for concern, with a... »

What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. When signs do occur, they typically appear as... »

Human Papilloma Virus in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Impact of Condom Use on Its Spread Human papilloma virus (HPV) is used to describe more than 100 different types of related viruses. HPV can be transmitted through contact with skin surfaces or genital fluids infected with the virus. Genital HPV infection is usually, though not always,... »

Bad Breath Often when you suffer from bad breath you may not realise it at first and quite often your friends or family may be hesitant to tell you that you have bad breath as they won’t want to embarrass you. A true friend however, will tell you, as it is in your best interest... »

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