Dry skin can be as minor as chapped lips or as severe as skin thickening due to dryness. Causes of dry skin include weather, exposure to air conditioning and heating, allergies, soaps and detergents, sun exposure, psoriasis, eczema and thyroid disorders. Diet and lifestyle can also contribute to dry skin. You will find treatments here…
Hair is very sensitive and easily damaged, especially by many of the modern styling treatments that are now commonplace – dying, perms, heat treatments, straightening, and even daily shampooing. Sun and humidity are damaging as well. Hair damage begins when the outer layers of the hair become damaged. Successful remedies for hair damage either repair…
Joint pain occurs when there is physical discomfort where two or more bones meet to form a joint. Joint pain can occur for a variety of reasons. This includes overuse of the joints via strains and sprains. It can also occur from an underlying condition such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, and gout. The pain…
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by calcium loss which causes the bones to become thin, weak, and easily fractured. Osteoporosis causes pain, such as neck pain, and often height reduction. It is usually seen with aging but can also relate to paralysis and long term drug-using, such as corticosteroids. Fortunately, there are remedies that can…
Bipolar Disorder is a complex and challenging mood disorder that affects millions of people. It is characterized by episodes of mania, hypomania, or a “mixed” mood that typically alternate with episodes of major depression. These mood fluctuations from one extreme or “pole” to the other are the basis for the name “bipolar”. Fortunately, there are…
Anyone, regardless of age, gender, race, or socioeconomic status, can suffer from depression. It is estimated that 19 million Americans suffer from depression every year. Depression is not a weakness or a character flaw; it is a true medical illness. People who have depression are not just moody or having “the blues” for a few…