Grass allergy rates in the top three pollen allergies along with ragweed and birch tree allergies. People with pollen allergies develop allergic rhinitis, a reaction triggered by the pollen of certain plants as it is released into the air.
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Dandruff is a very common chronic skin condition, characterized by dry, flaking skin on the scalp and often accompanied by itching that ranges from mild to intense. Dandruff is not contagious, nor is it a serious condition, but it can be uncomfortable and embarrassing for those who suffer its effects.
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Red blood cells are vital to your health and well-being, carrying oxygen to cells throughout your body and carbon dioxide away from them so that it can be expelled. A number of nutrients are involved in the production, maintenance and function of red blood cells.
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Dry, chafed skin on the nose is very common after a bout with a cold, flu, allergy symptoms or sinus infection. After a week or so of frequent nose blowing and wiping, the skin on and around the nose frequently becomes very dry, red, flaky and tender.
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Dark patches on the skin, or hyperpigmentation, are quite common, and can appear for a number of reasons. Inflammation caused by skin irritation, rashes, or acne blemishes can cause skin discoloration, as can pregnancy or birth control pills.
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Splitting and peeling fingernails is a widespread problem, occurring in approximately 20 percent of people and more common in women. The most common cause of brittle nails, called onychoschizia, is aging, which weakens nails and causes them to crack and peel.
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Acne is a very common skin condition, affecting nearly everyone at one time or another. While acne is most common on the face, many acne sufferers also have breakouts on other areas of the body. These can appear on the back, shoulders, chest, buttocks, arms and legs.
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Essential to the healing of wounds, collagen “is the major insoluble fibrous protein in the extracellular matrix and in connective tissue,” according to the textbook “Molecular Cell Biology,” published in 2000 by W. H. Freeman and Company. As we age, collagen production slows.
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Foot irritation and pain are common problems. Our feet take a lot of abuse every day as we work, play, shop or exercise. A soothing foot bath at the end of the day is a way to pamper those hardworking feet.
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One of the most important things you can do for your baby is to provide a nutrient rich diet of quality whole foods. Not only will choosing nutritious whole foods over processed foods and convenience foods promote optimum physical health and brain development, but these foods will also grow your baby’s hair.
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Excessive sweating, or hyperhidrosis, is a problem that affects approximately 1 to 3 percent of the population, according to Harvard Medical School. While the condition may be generalized, most often the excessive sweating affects specific areas, such as the palms, feet, underarms and groin area.
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Hitting the pool can cool you off and is a fun way to get fit. While a refreshing swim might leave you renewed and invigorated, it can also lead to uncomfortable, itchy eyes. Eye irritation due to swimming, or chemical conjunctivitis, is a common problem among those who swim in chlorinated pools.
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A well-balanced diet provides the right vitamins, minerals and nutrients to keep the body and mind strong and healthy.
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