Psoriasis is a highly visible, non contagious, long lasting skin disease affecting both men and women and appears on the skin in the form of red scales that can sometimes be very itchy. The most common form, i.e. plaque psoriasis, appears as raised, red patches or lesions covered with a silvery white buildup of dead
Healthy living is something we all aspire to ascertain, in a world where everything is achievable. However, with life being full of distinct pressures, we are constantly bombarded with care-mongering stories, whether it’s the size zero phenomenon or the obesity epidemic. In reality, healthy living and reaching a healthy weight are determined by different factors
Every fall we look forward to the delightful treat of gaining an hour of sleep during daylight savings time. Wouldn’t it be rejuvenating to sleep like you had an extra hour every night? Dr. Rubin Naiman, Director of Sleep Programs at the award winning destination spa, Miraval Resort, Tucson, offers expert advice on creating an
The following plants all have special air cleansing properties to help de-stress your home or office. Goosefoot plant The goosefoot, or Syngonium podophyllum, has the inspiring, ‘upward’ wood energy which is associated with the east or southeast. Place it on a desk or workstation to let its spirit of spring, dawn, youth and new ideas
Planet in Peril uses first-hand investigative reporting to provide a better understanding of the environment’s present state. Bringing viewers the stories behind the statistics, CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Animal Planet host and wildlife biologist Jeff Corwin will focus on four main issues that threaten the planet and its
Herbs and aromatic plants have been used to beautify hair for centuries and many of the ingredients in traditional recipes are as effective today as they were in your grandmother’s time. Chamomile, rosemary, southernwood and the common nettle are all top hair herbs which have stood the test of time. Rinse And Repeat Rinses in
Oxidative stress has been identified and proven to be the root cause of more than 70 chronic degenerative diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s dementia, Parkinson’s disease, macular degeneration and other serious ailments, according to Dr Ray D. Strand, an expert on nutritional medicine. Oxidative stress occurs when free radicals, which are