Mosquitoes can be much more than just a pesky bug – in fact, they can be extremely dangerous due to the diseases they transport. But most effective mosquito repellents contain harmful chemicals, most notably DEET. That’s where garlic can step in as an effective, natural mosquito repellent.
It turns out that Omega-3s aren’t the only class of the Omega fatty acids that your body needs to stay healthy! Omega-6s are also important – and can be beneficial for problems ranging from sore and achy joints to skin conditions. One source of Omega-6 can be found in evening primrose oil.
With added emphasis on looking youthful, it is no wonder that everyone today is on the lookout for a “miracle cure” to prevent the side effects of natural or environmental aging. An option that comes very close to being miraculous in this effort is Ester-C.
Do you suffer from irritating skin rash on your body? Have you tried countless medications, lotions and remedies to no effect? Then perhaps it is time to consider using witch hazel to treat your condition.
Skin rashes are definitely not the most attractive skin condition to suffer from. These rashes are typically recognized for the crusty, red and swollen skin on patients. It is also not uncommon to see lesions, blisters, sores, scarring and even skin ulcers when examining patients with advanced stages of skin rash.
Read the rest of this entry »Redness, burning, itching . . . all of these can be symptoms of various skin conditions. But who wants to treat these symptoms with harsh chemicals that may exacerbate the redness, burning and itching – essentially doing more harm than good? That’s where Rhus Toxicodendron can step in as an effective herbal remedy.
Read the rest of this entry »Redness, burning, itching . . . all of these can be symptoms of various skin conditions. But who wants to treat these symptoms with harsh chemicals that may exacerbate the redness, burning and itching – essentially doing more harm than good? That’s where Rhus Toxicodendron can step in as an effective herbal remedy.
Read the rest of this entry »It is estimated that in the United States that more than a million cases of skin cancer are reported each year. Most of these cancer cases are reported due to the damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet radiation otherwise known as UVR.
It is estimated that there is a window during a sunny day that a person risks the most exposure to these ultraviolet rays. The sun usually begins to intensify around 10-11 am, and reaches its peak around 4 pm. These are the hours to use extra caution. Maybe seek the shade of an umbrella or just hit the beach at the later part of the day, after all it does get darker much later in the summer months.
Many experts feel that no tanning method is safe. They say that tanned skin is already an indication that the epidermal DNA has been damaged by the ultraviolet rays. Just one sunburn increases your risk of developing skin cancer. If you incur more than five sunburns your risk of developing melanoma doubles through out your life. Tanning beds are no better than tanning outdoors. Care must be taken by applying the proper sun-block lotions before venturing outside. Sun-block lotions range from 10 SPF to 60 SPF.
SPF, otherwise known as Sun Protection Factor, measures the duration of how long the skin being unprotected can be exposed to the sun UVB rays before burning. A sunscreen formula with an SPF of 30 would prevent a sunburn that is 30 times longer than if no sunscreen was used and the skin was exposed naturally. Besides having a high SPF number, UVA protecting ingredients must be present for maximum protection. These include zinc dioxide, avobenzone, and titanium oxide. Sunscreen should be applied about 30-40 minutes before going outside, and the waterproof formulas that are available work wonders as they do not come off in the pool or the ocean. Pay close attention to children as they need the highest SPF possible, their skin is extremely sensitive. They should only be used on children that are at least 6 months of age.
If you do get sunburned, and it may happen since we do go in and out everyday. You may even try taking Flax seed oil gel caps, and Omega 3 supplements, as these ad vital moisturizer to the skin and will help heal your skin. Look for spots on the skin from time to time as these can be warning signs to go and see a dermatologist. Some of the things to watch for are, skin growth’s or beauty marks that have either changed color, changed diameter, increased in thickness, hurt, itch, or bleed.
By taking the steps necessary for proper sun safety, you and your family will enjoy great times out in the sun, with minimal risk to skin cancers.
Whether you’re aware of it or not, you probably are already familiar with the aroma of the herb thyme. If you’ve ever attended Thanksgiving dinner, you know the smell. It’s part of a popular culinary herbal trio often used to spice up the turkey, which also includes rosemary and sage. Rarely growing over a foot high and yielding numerous gray-green stems with tiny oval leaves, this little evergreen’s official botanical name is Thymus vulgaris. You may also find it called common thyme, garden thyme, or French thyme. Receiving its name from the Greeks, it originally meant “to fumigate,” while also symbolizing courage and a source of invigoration. Even then, they knew it possessed medicinal qualities beyond its potent yet pleasant aroma. Read the rest of this entry »
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