ERYSIPELAS
This is an infection caused by bacteria which affects the skin with a much defined contour and is very painful.
Symptoms:
A sudden high temperature may occur, which could reach 104 degree F. it takes the form of a spot with much defined contours, is red in color and generally starts […]
Symptoms: Dry skin are evidenced by an excessive dryness of the face and hands, cracked, wrinkled, ashen or whitish skin in which the skin cells flake off. Generally, this problem is more common in winter.
Suggestion: Although dry skin can be caused by a lack of vitamins – E, A and D […]
DETOXIFICATION OF THE LIVER AND KIDNEYS
The liver and the kidneys are the main filters in charge of cleaning the body of toxins, which come from foods, drugs, the environment etc.
Symptoms: Some of these toxins tend to be released by the skin, which can cause pimples, secretions and irritation on any part of the body. From […]
DIABETES
Diabetes most frequently found in adults is Diabetes Mellitus Type II (Type I is found in children). This disease occurs when a sugar concentration (glucose) in the blood is elevated.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines diabetes in the following manner. “Diabetes mellitus is a state of chronic hyper glycemia produced by various factors; genetic, nutritional, […]
DEHYDRATION
Dehydration is the dryness of the body in the internal organs as well as on the skin. Dehydration is the cause of death of a great number of children.
Symptoms:
Dry mouth.
Eyes without sparkle (dry) and sunken in
Little urination and urine of a dark color
Rapid weight loss.
Dry skin, brittle without elasticity; upon pinching […]
CYSTS
Benign tumor Cysts are fibrous and abnormal formations of the tissues in the shape of a bag, filed with a runny, semi-runny or pasty content. They are also known as benign tumors.
Cysts may appear on any part of the body, however, the areas where they most frequently occur are: Uterus, Colon, Skin, Breast, Lungs, Stomach, […]
CIRRHOSIS
Disease of the liver, disease of the alcoholic.
Cirrhosis is a degenerative process of the liver where an inflammation and aging of the cells and tissues is produced.
Symptoms: Temperature, indigestion, and constipation or diarrhea, jaundice (liver disease which causes the skin to become yellow), ascites (accumulation of serious fluid […]
Inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue in certain areas of the body like: the thighs, the abdomen, the forearms, it come from an accumulation of fat, proteins, liquids and toxins in the abdomen, the waist, the gluteus and the hips.
Symptoms: Formation in the skin of fatty deposits appearing porous like an orange peel.
Causes: It is […]
COLON CANCER
When foods lack fiber, they remain in the colon for longer periods of time, increasing the risk of cancer in that area.
In addition, excess fats cause the gall bladder to generate acids, that when accumulates can become carcinogenic.
Studies done at the Cornell Medical Center of New York concluded that following a diet lower […]
Colon, breast, leukemia, etc.
When you cut yourself, new cells are produced to replace those lost or eliminated. The reproduction of cells stops when the proper amount has been created. When the cells in a certain part of the body continue reproducing new cells uncontrollably and without any reason, they produce a hard tumor. […]
BURNS
Burns are classified in three categories:
First-degree burns: these are burns which cause no blistering.
Second-degree burns: Burns with blisters.
Third-degree burns: Deep burns, destroying the skin and exposing the tissues.
It is very important that immediately after being burned you run cold water over the burn. This […]
BLOOD INFECTION, SEPTICEMIA (Blood poisoning)
Septicemia is a blood infection characterized by the fast multiplication of bacteria and the presence of toxins, which is why it is also called blood poisoning.
Symptoms:
Fever.
Headache.
Fast breathing and loss of consciousness.
Skin rash.
Hot hands.
When there is a high amount of toxins produced by bacteria in […]
Baldness is the loss of hair in men and women.
Symptoms: Hair falling out, principally when it is washed. This phenomenon also occurs most frequently with middle – aged and older men.
Causes:The most frequent causes are : accumulation of oil or seborrhea on the scalp and the blocking of pores where the hair follicles are […]
Cholesterol is a waxy substance necessary for cell metabolism, which also gives strength and resistance to the exterior cell membrane. Cholesterol also has a negative aspect. When too much of it is found floating in the blood stream, in can deposit itself on the walls of the arteries and begin a process of obstruction […]
Arteriosclerosis (calcium deposits) and atherosclerosis (cholesterol and/or other deposits) harden the arteries. This is caused by calcium and/or fat deposits on the interior walls of the arteries and also by cross-linking.
The ability of these arteries to aid in the unrestricted flow of blood is reduced. The calcium and/or fat deposits produce a blockage […]
Anemia (hematic insufficiency is the lack of oxygenated blood in the body)
Symptoms:
Paleness of the skin.
Paleness of the eyelids.
Paleness of the lips.
Paleness of the fingernails.
Spoon-shaped fingernails due to lack of iron.
Paleness of the gums.
Brittle hair.
Increased respiration.
Causes:Anemia is caused […]
ALLERGIES, HAY FEVER
An allergy is a reaction by the body (Immune System) to certain substances, such as foods, flowers, animal fur, dust or some plants.
The symptoms are: continual sneezing, itchy and watery eyes, ears, throat and skin, and the presence of clear liquid mucous.
Causes: It has been found that in some cases the allergy is […]
ALLERFIC DERMATITIS
Allergic dermatitis is a reaction of the skin to certain substances, plants, and products. Often it is confused with nervous dermatitis, which is caused by nervousness, stress etc.
It appears as an irritation with itching and sometimes with watery secretions on different parts of the skin and changes in color mainly around eyes, ears, […]
ALCOHOLISM( Effects, Hangovers, and after effects)
Illness characterized by the habitual, compulsive and lasting high consumption of alcohol as well as the development of radical negative behavior when drinking is suddenly stopped.
Symptoms: A prolonged dependency on alcohol results in severe problems:
In the pancreas(acute pancreatic).
In the liver(cirrhosis).
In the heart.
In the urinary system.
In the skin.
In the sexual organs(causing […]
AGING AND LONGIVITY
Longevity is acquired when a series of factors come together, such as balanced diet, low stress, good genetics, well-being, in addition to taking responsibility for all of the elements involved in good health including such nutrients which protect the body from various environmental effects.
Symptoms:Aging of the skin and cells in all the […]
AGE SPOT
Dark brown colored spots principally found on an adult body.
Causes:These spots form due to the accumulation of waste produced by the high production of free radicals in the skin. When there is a high level of toxins in the body’s tissues, it is evidenced by the spots, which are produced in one or […]
ACNE
Pimples on face and body. Acne is a small pocket of infected oil in the skin, produced by the sebaceous glands located in the chorium of the skin, which open into hair follicles. When this oil is trapped and infected it produces pimples known as acne.
IT generally occurs on […]
An abscess is the accumulation of pus in a given part of the body, whether internal or external. It frequently occurs in the gums.
Symptoms: The most common symptoms are fever, irritation, inflammation and pain.
Abscesses can form in any part of the body: the skin, the brain, the arms, the gums, […]
A lot of people seem to feel and believe that makeup looks good only on fair skin. Prepare to be surprised because the truth is, makeup may look just as flattering on dark skin. The key is to know what particular makeup to use. For dark skin, the best foundation to use must be […]
If women have a mortal enemy, that would be wrinkles. Wrinkles are a sign of ageing, and no woman would want to be reminded of that. So very often, women look for ways and means to prevent wrinkles from happening. They moisturize, invest in facial washes and creams, go for facial treatments and […]
