Beating Acne
Acne Nearly everyone suffers from outbreaks of pimples at some point in life, making acne one of the most common skin disorders. Acne is a skin affliction usually occurring in teenagers, however quite a high percentage of adults do suffer some form of acne symptoms. ...
Tumeric
(Curcuma longa) Description The turmeric root, an ingredient of Indian curries for thousands of years, also has medicinal properties as a digestive aid; increase the body’s ability to break down fats; as an anti-inflammatory agent. How It May Benefit You Take...
Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is pressure in the arteries as the heart pumps blood around the body. What to look for There are generally no symptoms for high blood pressure as the early stages of hypertension may take a few years to develop A higher than normal blood pressure....
Dandruff
Dandruff is excessive scaling of dead skin on the scalp What to look for flakes of skin that range from small and white to large, greasy, and yellow. itchy flaking that appears on the scalp or eyebrows, or around the hairline, ears, or nose. Dandruff usually poses no...
Varicose Veins
These are veins that are swollen, lengthened and obvious just below the skin. What to look for prominent dark blue veins, especially in the legs and feet. your legs may ache Varicose veins are usually fairly obvious and bulge out from under your skin. They usually...
Mouth Ulcers
Mouth Ulcers are simply an area of tissue erosion on the surface of the skin. These can result from stress, the time of the month (for women), a weak immune system, being too rough with your toothbrush, jagged teeth, chewing your cheeks continuously, burning from a...
Cold Sores
These are blisters which form around the mouth and inside the nose; often appearing towards the end of a cold. What to look for itching or tingling in the skin in the affected area a number of blisters usually occur in the one spot filled with a yellowish or white...
Tips For Great Hair
Have regular haircuts to keep your hair in great condition and style. Condition your hair regularly and once per week give it an intensive treatment - these are available from your local pharmacy. Do not blow dry your hair if it is ringing wet as this can cause too...
Skin Cleansing and Beauty Routine
In The Morning You will need; Cleanser Toner Face Moisturiser Eye Moisturiser Cotton wool balls or pads Select a cleanser that is suitable for your skin type. Remember just because skin care products are expensive, does not indicate that they are always more...
Eczema
A skin complaint characterised by redness, itch, dryness with pimples or blisters. What to look for patches of itchy, dry, thickened skin, usually on wrists, face, and inner creases of the knees and elbows. skin sores, patches of redness, scaling, sometimes small...
Sunburn
Sunburn is the inflammation of the skin caused by excessive exposure to sunlight What to look for pink or red colour on the skin, the skin also feels tender. itchy blisters. pain and irritation of the eye associated with overexposure to ultraviolet rays from...
Nail Problems
Fungal Nail Infections and Brittle Nails These are conditions in which a white, cheese-like material appears under the nail and the nail itself may crumble. Conventional treatment requires you to use anti-fungal preparations. If you want to try natural approaches, you...
