Confidence is a fragile thing. For those of us who weren’t born with the innate ability to walk with our heads high, it means that we need to work on it. No-one wants to live their lives in a shell. The problem is that our confidence can be knocked by small things. Or to be
Candidiasis. Rather a fancy name for something so awful and feared. Here it is again, a troublesome yeast infection. Yet candida, the fungus that causes yeast infections, lives on our bodies as a regular inhabitant. There are many types of candida that are at the root of human yeast infections. Candidiasis infections can be in
The sun’s warmth on the skin is delicious—especially after a long, cold winter. Yet too much unprotected time can result in sunburn caused by the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Sunburn is skin deep, although its pain is far more! Unfortunately, it can have long-term effects too. These include changes in skin tone and quality, causing wrinkling.
Your head is explosive. Your face is in a state of perpetual torment. The smallest motion, sound, and interaction with others irk to the core. Your social skills are malfunctioning, and all you want to do is curl up like a ball and wail. To compound the situation, you’re contending with excessive mucus, pounding headaches,
In short, psoriasis is an autoimmune disease of the skin. It takes several different forms, and whilst there are numerous treatment options available, the disease can only be managed and minimized with these options. When speaking of psoriasis in general, think red, inflamed, itchy, swollen, flaky skin. Sometimes it can be so itchy, that a
There’s nothing worse than that split-second of fear and frustration when you suddenly realize that you don’t remember. This might happen for a few reasons. Memory loss, whether long- or short-term, is a problem. In sitcoms its played for laughs, but in reality it’s a serious problem. No-one wants to go through life being that
What is a healthy blood pressure reading? What is an unhealthy reading? What is your blood pressure reading? The most recent estimate from the World Health Organization is that approximately 40% of the global adult population above the age of 25 have high blood pressure. That means that even if you don’t have high blood
Gout is one of the most recorded medical illnesses around. Uric acid crops up as our food breaks down. When its level gets too high it turns into crystal deposits. This form of arthritis most often causes toe joint inflammation. It can affect other joints too, including fingers, elbows, knees and wrists. The uric acid
Constipation not only causes physical pain, but it can have a range of other effects such as making you feel bloated, uncomfortable, stressed, irritable, angry and moody. Knowing the causes of constipation can really increase the chances of you finding a successful treatment and preventing this issue from reappearing. It is good to know that
Athletes describe it as being “in the zone.” Race car drivers say that they are “dialed in.” Artists, writers, musicians, and creators describe it as “flow.” We are all referencing the same glorious phenomenon. We are talking about being in a state of intensely singular attention where we become fully absorbed and present in what
