2013-08-19

Tinea Versicolor

Fungal Infection and Tinea Versicolor 變色糠疹(汗斑)

Symptoms. Although the skin normally has fungi, the fungi only become a problem when their growth exceeds the normal range. The excess fungi leads to the condition called tinea versicolor. The areas affected change color, and the discoloration manifests as white small spots on your skin. They are usually found on the back, shoulder area and chest.


Treatment. After extermination, your doctor may prescribe topical, anti-fungal creams to apply to the spots to even-out the skin color. Oral antifungal meds that include Sporanox or Nizoral can also be presribled. You can also go for OTC medications like clotrimazole and miconazole..Additionally, lotions that contain selenium sulfide, pyrithione zinc and ketoconazole are very effective.

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Tinea Versicolor

Tinea versicolor or ptyriasis versicolor is another common and harmless skin condition that affects skin color.
Causes: It is caused by yeast called Malassezia, which normally exist in small numbers on the skin. Certain conditions however, can cause the overgrowth of the yeast, causing the development of white and reddish-brown spots on skin. Moist, warm, and oily skin encourages yeast overgrowth especially in the upper arms, neck, abdomen, and thighs. It is not a contagious disease.
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Tinea Versicolor Remedies

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2013-08-18

Pityriasis Alba

Pityriasis Alba 白色糠疹
Symptoms. It is characterized by tiny white patches on your skin confined to your arms, neck and face areas. This skin is common to children of ages between six to twelve years. Its initial manifestation is irregularly shaped reddish-pink lesions on the skin. After some time, the lesions will form scaly white marks on the child's superficial skin.

Treatment. Usually, the skin returns to its original color over time without using any treatments. However, you can still use some skin care products like topical corticosteroids to give the skin its natural color/an even color. It is also important to keep your skin moisturized and avoid harsh sun exposure at the same time.

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Pityriasis Alba

This common skin discoloration affects children and adolescents. This condition is characterized by the appearance of dry, scaly white patches on one's face. These white skin patches are more visible during summer because of tanning in the surrounding skin. In winter, patches become dry and scaly. Raised reddish spots may appear and later turn pale, becoming smooth and flat patches. They are often found on the neck, shoulders, upper arms, and face. The cause is unknown.
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No treatment is required and the patches in time will settle.

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Fire Ant Bite Remedies

Fire Ant Bite Remedies

Apple Cider Vinegar

There are also many home remedies of varying efficacy, 
including immediate application of urine 

Paste of baking soda and water
Vinegar
Paste of baking soda and vinegar

Don't pop the blister. 
After a few hours the swelling will subside a little and a blister will form. As long as you don't pop the blister, the area shouldn't become infected. Avoid scratching it, as this can cause it to break.
If the blister breaks, cleanse the area with soapy water and monitor it for signs of infection.
If the area becomes discolored or starts leaking pus, it may have become infected. Seek medical attention immediately.

2013-08-17

One of the first duties of the physician

Frequent exposure to sunshine lowers rheumatoid arthritis risk

The history and health benefits of spirulina

One of the first duties of the physician is to educate the masses not to take medicine. ---- Sir William Osler

The person who takes medicine must recover twice, once from the disease and once from the medicine. –William Osler, M.D.

If all the medicine in the world were thrown into the sea, it would be bad for the fish and good for humanity. –O.W. Holmes, M.D., Prof. of Medicine, Harvard

Every drug increases and complicates the patient's condition. –Robert Henderson, M.D. (Healing Power Beyond Medicine)

Medicine is a collection of uncertain prescriptions the results of which, taken collectively, are more fatal than useful to mankind. ~~ Napoleon Bonaparte

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安全範圍攝取糖 仍損健康

防手機輻射產品搵笨 用後增加輻射
最近市面上有很多聲稱可以防手機輻射的金屬貼或手機袋,售價由10多元至50多元不等,但專家發現這些產品,不但不能防輻射,反而增加了輻射。

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小麥是「慢性毒藥」?

安全範圍攝取糖 仍損健康

核能發電不是解決 氣候變遷 問題的答案,
而是開啟潘朵拉災難的盒子!
Pandora’s False Promises
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2013-08-14

ConsumerLab Supplement Testing Review

ConsumerLab Supplement Testing 
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Why don't we have Consumer Lab test our products?
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Evaluating The Evaluators from Consumer Lab
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2013-08-13

Five reasons every athlete should do yoga

Five reasons every athlete should do yoga

Be conscious of these top toxin sources that may be affecting your health


Most Gardasil 'safety' data discovered to be fraudulent

Pacu, Testicle-Biting Fish, Will Target Skinny Dippers, Authorities Warn
8/11/2013

Swedish male skinny-dippers warned after testicle-attacking pacu fish found in local lakes

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Stop Hair Loss and Graying Hair

Stop Hair Loss and Graying Hair

What the researchers found was that graying hair is primarily caused by a buildup of hydrogen peroxide at the root of hair follicles, due in great part to a reduction in the natural antioxidant compound catalase. In addition to helping cleanse the scalp and follicles, onion juice also promotes the production of catalase. Catalase prevents graying hair and thicker hair follicles.

More natural solutions for graying hair
Over the years, many remedies for graying hair have been used with mixed results. Some of the better known ones include:

The oriental remedy fo-ti has a long history of being used for gray hair. Fo-ti is also called He Shou Wu, which translates to “black-haired Mr. He” or “Mr. He’s black hair”.

Black Strap molasses has worked well for many people for restoration of color, but it may take some time (as is true with other remedies as well).

Pine needle tea is another remedy which has been used to help with graying hair.

Many have reported that moringa leaf and moringa root extracts have restored hair color as well as helped with thinning hair.

Nutrition for healthy hair
Some of the best foods for hair health include:

• Oats
• Nuts and seeds
• Leafy, green vegetables
• Root vegetables, such as carrots, rutabagas, parsnips, ginger, turnips
• Winter squash
• Black beans
• Pumpkin
• Black pepper
• Brown rice syrup
• Seaweed
• Microalgae

Foods to avoid for better hair health:
• Cold foods and drinks
• Sugary foods and drinks
• Fatty foods
• Animal protein
• Tofu
• Salt
• Dairy products