As we age the skin becomes thinner this is because the distribution of fat in old age changes . The underlying fat , so abundant at infancy, is slowly lost (unfortunately it moves to the abdominal area). The skin's connective tissue, called collagen and elastin, undergoes changes, causing the skin to lose firmness and become dry and more fragile. The sweat and oil-secreting glands in the skin also decrease, which makes it harder for the skin to hold moisture. The blood vessels naturally becom...
Cellulitis is an acute inflammation of the connective tissue of the skin, caused by a bacterial infection. The word cellulitis literally means inflammation of the cells. It generally indicates an acute spreading infection of the dermis and subcutaneous tissues resulting in pain, swelling, irritation, redness, fatigue, fever and warmth. A tight glossy appearance can result. Sudden onset and rapid spread with in defined borders are common. The skin normally has many types of bac...
Warts are a viral/ fungal infestation and they can appear on any part of the body but normally on the hands and limbs. They are most common on young persons between the ages 11 and 16, often appearing pre puberty and disappearing post puberty. Warts are thought to be contagious but many people do not seem to catch them from others. The herb Thuja is specific for Warts and a simple program of topical application of the super concentrated extract of Thuja will definitel...
Vitiligo is a condition in which a loss of melancytes results in whitish patches of skin. It can be seen prominently on the upper surface of the hands, and may only include a couple of patches or it may cover large parts of the body. The areas affected also includes a loss of pigment in the hairs growing on that effected skin. Vitiligo may result following an unusual physical trauma particularly to the head, it may also occur in conjunction with other diseases such as...
Tropical ulcers may extend rapidly from a tiny initial lesion to a large area of necrosis and associated skin discolouration and lymphodema. Tropical Ulcers may result from neglected abrasions, scratches or insect bites which then causes deep, hard-to-heal cutaneous ulcers, which are kept open by a variety of bacteria. By the 5th or 6th day there will be a definite pustule more than 1 cm in diameter. This ruptures and discharges very foul-smelling, blood-stained pus. At this s...
I am certain that Sun Block type creams will turn out not to have been such a good idea despite the government and business hype supporting these products over the past 6 or 8 years. Have you noticed that reports are beginning to appear nowadays that question the value of sun blocks? It won't be long before we get scientific proof of their dangers and they disappear altogether from the market. I would never use them under any circumstance and have avoided exposing my children...
A very good start toward minimising stretch marks is to get a good Vitamin E cream and add 10% by volume of an extract combination of the herbs Comfrey, Hypericum, Maritime Pine, Equisetum, Slippery Elm and Wheat Grass to it. This cream can then be massaged daily into your tummy, perineum and upper thighs, or anywhere else you want your skin to be in top shape. It will support the elasticity of the skin during the stretching and allow it to spring back more effectively. Massag...
It is well known by the medical profession that many skin problems have their origin in the internal systems of the body. Most over-the-counter formulations or prescription treatments however, given to patients with skin problems, are external preparations, which is to say they attempt to treat the skin from the outside. Â As a naturopath, I find myself going further by saying that all skin problems apart from cuts, abrasions and strong chemical or heat burns, come from within. Â...
This cream is made in an aqueous cream base and contains the herbs listed below. It represents the culmination of my knowledge and experience in skin repair, healing and health. If you seek to protect your skin from the sun or from cancer, clear blemishes and maintain peak health and youthfulness you can do no better. Ingredients: Comfrey (well known healer and blemish remover). Pine Bark (super anti-oxidant and free radical scavenger). Ch...
Some folk are born with very sensitive skin and often start their lives with exema or dry or sensitive skin as babies and spend their whole lives trying to get their skin to remain healthy and happy and never seem to manage this for any length of time. Very often these folk are simply reflecting their emotions on their skin or are uncomfortable within themselves and this reflects constantly on the state of their skin. In animals a large proportion of skin problems are a reflec...
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