If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you are definitely not alone. When it comes to dreadful times, the phrase “allergy season” is up there with “tax season”, “finals week”, and “the yearly visit with the in laws”. Allergies affect millions of Americans every year. Although there is no way to eliminate allergies altogether, there are some things you can do to avoid some of the most common allergens.
The main allergens include pollen from trees, grass and weeds, mold, animal dander, and dust. Allergies that occur in the spring often arise from tree pollen. Allergies in the summer are often from grass and weed pollen, and allergies in the fall are often from ragweed. Mold allergies are usually worse during humid and rainy weather because mold is more common where water collects. Proteins found in the skin, saliva, and urine of furry pets such as cats and dogs are allergens. Many allergens, such as dust mites, are in dust. They live on dead skin cells and other things found in house dust.
There are some things you can do to help avoid these common allergens. To avoid pollens, it’s good to shower at bedtime in order to wash off pollen in your skin or hair. Staying indoors as much as possible on dry or windy days may also reduce your allergies. You can minimize the amount of mold in your house by frequently washing shower curtains, windows, and other places where mold may grow. Opening doors and windows and using fans can increase air movement and prevent mold. Unfortunately the only way to avoid pet dander is to give away your pets, or stay away from other people’s as much as possible. No matter how cute Rover and Trixy are, they won’t help your allergies. As for dust mites, frequently cleaning carpets and curtains, and dusting appliances and other surfaces will reduce your allergies.
Also, remember that allergies can make you more susceptible to a catching a cold. Be sure to get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, avoid touching your eyes and nose, and wash your hands often.
If you are one of the many people suffering from these seasonal allergies, there are things you can do to lessen the severity of your symptoms. Follow these simple tips as best you can and the term “allergy season” won’t give you that sick feeling in your stomach anymore!
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Introduction
The sudden onset of a ‘zit’ before a date is every teenager’s nightmare. Most teenagers – and a large percentage of adults – suffer from Acne Vulgaris, which can shows up as whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples on the face, neck, shoulders, back, and chest. A recent study conducted in the USA revealed that 17 million people suffer from acne, spawning a large market for anti-acne products.
Causes
Skin pores contain oil glands which keep the skin and hair lubricated. Sometimes, these sebaceous pores become clogged with excess oil and bacteria, resulting in acne. Broadly, the causes of acne may be the following:
Bacteria, which easily infects oil glands and pores Wrong diet, irregular meals, excessive intake of starches, sugar, and fatty foods Chronic constipation Hormonal activity, particularly in teenagers Incorrect use of cosmetics that clog the pores Genes
Types of acne
Whiteheads: Whiteheads are caused when a pore is completely blocked, trapping sebum (oil), bacteria, and dead skin cells, causing a white appearance on the surface. Blackheads: Blackheads result when a pore is only partially blocked, allowing some of the trapped sebum (oil), bacteria, and dead skin cells to slowly drain to the surface. The black color is caused by a reaction of the skin’s own pigment, melanin, reacting with the oxygen in the air. Papules: Papules are inflamed, red, tender bumps with no head. Pustules: A pustule is similar to a whitehead, but is inflamed, and appears as a red circle with a white or yellow center. Severe acne vulgaris is characterized by nodules and cysts. Nodules are large, hard bumps under the skin’s surface, and are prone to leaving behind scars. An acne cyst can appear similar to a nodule, but is pus-filled and painful. Acne Rosacea can look similar to the acne vulgaris and is visible in patches. Severe forms of acne include acne conglobata (large lesions) and pyoderma faciale (severe facial acne afflicting only females.
Prevention
Eat healthy. Include fresh fruits and vegetables and anti-oxidants such as tomatoes in your diet. Stay clean. Use a natural antibacterial, non-oily face wash/body wash. Those containing tea tree oil are a good option. Do not scrub your face, which can irritate the skin. The aim of washing is to remove dirt and oil from the pores. If you have constipation, treat it immediately. Drink lots of water. Avoid chocolate, fried food, and refined sugar. Take B-complex and zinc supplements daily to strengthen the skin’s resistance to acne. Watch where you put your face: don’t place your cheek against things and surfaces that may carry infection, such as telephone receivers, window panes, used pillow cases etc.
Remedies
Do NOT squeeze or pop a pimple. Squeezing can push bacteria and pus deeper into the skin, leaving permanent scars. Wash your face with warm salt water. This will get rid of the oil and dirt without irritating the acne. Apply cucumber paste on your face. Wash it off after 20-30 minutes with lukewarm water. Aloe vera gel is an effective natural cure for acne. Aloe vera has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. If you get a bad case of acne, see a dermatologist.
Herbal Remedies and Herbs Supplements for Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
Skinelle Cream – natural treatment for Acne and Pimples
Skinelle cream is an effective and safe natural treatment for Acne and pimples. Its main ingredients Manjishtha, Haridra and Sariva have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties which eradicate infection in acne. Skinelle has no side effects and is safe for long term application.
Purim
Purim from Himalaya Herbals is a herbal, ayurvedic formulation. Purim also known as Hemocare is a blood purifier. The various constituents of Purim have antiseptic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, hepatic stimulant, wound healing and anti-allergic properties. Most of the constituents of Purim are used in the treatment of skin disease and promote wound healing. Purim with its anti-allergic property is beneficial in the control of pruritus associated with skin infections
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Psoriasis is a bothersome condition and to complicate matters, it can not only show up on your body but also your scalp. Scalp psoriasis is something which affects more than 50% of those who have psoriasis. It varies from what seems to be dandruff flakes to red scaly lesions which can run down the hairline, to the forehead, ears, or even down the face. Usually these scaly layers of dead skin cells result in a lot of itchiness and a feeling of tightness on the scalp. Itching the area only worsens the situation as it can cause bleeding and can lead to embarrassing situations as the flaking of skin is akin to dandruff.
As a result of the scalp psoriasis many are left feeling self-conscious as to whether anyone is noticing them constantly itching at their scalp or the flakes of skin which fall off as they scratch. It is for these reasons that a cure for this dreaded condition is so eagerly sought out, but what can be done?
As far as what you can do immediately, it is helpful to wash your hair on a daily basis. This keeps your scalp as clean as possible and stops any excessive build up of flaking skin.
If possible it is also helpful to expose your scalp to the sun. This goes back to the notion of light therapy as being a method of treating psoriasis, although you should be careful not to get sunburned as if your skin is injured, scalp psoriasis will have a tendency to develop there.
When it comes to medicinal treatment for scalp psoriasis, your best bet are psoriasis shampoos or oil based treatment. Those will seep into your scalp and take effect whereas a cream or ointment may be too cumbersome to apply. Additionally, an oil based treatment will help to keep your skin hydrated, in the end the best approach may be a combination of treatments.
Continual use of natural psoriasis treatment methods should alleviate and heal your scalp psoriasis. A combination of a psoriasis shampoo and essential oil product will be your best bet in clearing your condition.
Each person should bath to clean the skin from the dust and attached to lift dead skin cells. But remember do not bathe too often because it can cause skin to become dry.
Not mean that people rarely have to bathe, because if rarely take the bath is also not uncommon for the body. In addition can cause odor, also can invite the growth of bacteria and make the body become dirty. However, if too frequent bathing can make the body’s natural skin layer will leak, so that the body will be dry and no more layers can protect the skin.
Many types of skin disease multiformity and one of them if is serious enough we called it ichthyosis vulgaris. This situation developed when skin cells fail to leak and establish a more thick, this condition is usually called fish scale disease. This can be inherited or may occur as a result of medical conditions such as AIDS or hypothyroidism, which can make skin become someone ugly, as quoted from Health24, Friday (21/8/2009).
There are some things that most commonly causes skin to become dry bath frequency than they are:
1. Weather, generally during the winter because it has a low humidity. In addition, wind and heat that is too extreme can also make the skin that causes dehydration become dry.
2. Hard soap, a parfumed moisturizer and detergents can make the skin dry.
3. Refrigerator and room heaters.
4. Metabolic changes that can occur because of factors due to age or condition of a particular treatment.
Symptoms usually incurred depending on the age, health, environmental factors and what the main causes. However, it is usually marked with a skin rough and uncomfortable, and sometimes redness relief.
Dry skin problem can be prevented or treated if not too severe, follow these steps:
1. Do not bathe too often in a day, Wash face once a day.
2. Do not use a hard soap, soap which contains moisturizer is best used. Avoid products that contain high Alkaline or contain alcohol.
3. Use warm water not hot.
4. Application of oil or moisturizer for a bath on the skin, moisturizer contains oil that is more effective.
5. Use moisturizer air if the air is being dried.
6. consume enough water each day.
7. Use a moisturizer with at least SPF 15 to keep the skin moisture.
By following these steps and avoid all that can be triggered dry skin, then dry skin is not a problem for you. And remember do not bathe too often during the day, Shower by rights as much as 2 times a day in the morning and evening and use soap that contains moisturizer.
Is there such a thing as an allergy free dog? To answer this question you first must understand what an allergy is. If you have dog allergy then you suffer from Allergies Type 1, also called Contact Allergies.
The allergy producing proteins called allergens are produced in the dogs skin. When the dog licks himself or herself this sticky protein in the dead skin cells is deposited on the hair. When the dog hair comes into contact with dust, clothing, furniture, curtains, or you, the protein will stick to the surface of the object. Pet hair itself does not product allergic reactions in individual, but the dog dander that sticks to the dog hair will.
So the answer to the question is there such a thing as an allergy free dog is a resounding no. All dogs will produce this type of allergens and it will be found in the dog’s dander, saliva, or urine. The good news is that depending on the severity of the allergy reaction, the care you take in avoiding them, and the type of dog you have you may still own a dog.
When searching for hypoallergenic pets your first stop should be the American Kennel Club (AKC). They listed some dog breeds that they considered to be the most suitable for allergic individuals.
Consider Poodles, Airedales, and Schnauzers because they shed their skin about every 21 days whereas German Shepard and Irish Setters shed their skin about every three days. Less dander means less contact with the allergy producing allergen.
Another considerations are dogs that do not shed their hair very often or have very little hair to shed. Less airborne hair means less chance of you coming into contact with the allergen. You should consider the Poodle, Chinese Crested, Labradoodle (cross between a Labrador and a Poodle), Mexican Hairless, Chihuahua, Greyhound and Basenji.
The only true pet allergy test is for you to come into contact with the dog. Find a breeder or pet shop owner that will allow you to be with the dog for a day or so. If no allergy symptoms show up then you may have found the type of dog best suited to your allergy problems. Allergies Type I can get worst over time so if you have even a slight allergy reaction during your contact with the breed of dog you are considering you will need to look at another breed. Dogs usually live to be over 10 years of age so the decision you make today will affect you for years to come.
Mild cases of Allergies Type 1 can be treated with common products such as Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Pantothenic Acid, Glucosamine, and Quercitin.
Vitamin A is a known antioxidant and can assist the human body in the healing process. Vitamin A is stored in the liver and fat cells of the human body and can reach toxic levels. DO NOT take more than the recommended dosage of Vitamin A.
Up to one-third of older people can no longer absorb Vitamin B from their food. Vitamin B is needed to form red blood cells and keep nerves healthy.
Beta Carotene protects the mucus membranes of the mouth, nose, throat and lungs. It also helps protect Vitamin C from oxidation, which enables it to perform at optimum efficiency.
Vitamin C is nature’s protective nutrient, essential for defending the body against pollution and infection and enhances the bodies immune system.
Vitamin E protects the lung tissue from inhaled pollutants and aids in the functioning of the immune system.
Many find Pantothenic Acid to be very helpful against allergy symptoms. It is another form of nontoxic B vitamins. Pantothenic Acid is critical in the metabolism and synthesis of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
Glucosamine is an anti-inflammatory and may give some relief from allergy symptoms.
Quercitin is a well known flavonoid. Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants and can reduce inflammation boost the immune system and strengthen blood vessels and improve circulation. Quercitin is also known for its ability to block the release of histamines, thus reducing or preventing allergy symptoms.
Always consult your doctor before using this information.
This Article is nutritional in nature and is not to be construed as medical advice.

