Fungal infections are of varied types such as athlete foot, ringworm, jock itch, and many more. These are caused by fungus tinea. Another popularly known fungal infection is yeast infection, caused by candida albicans. Fungal infections are more likely to develop in people with weak immune system. Diabetic people are also more likely to develop fungal infection and the reason behind it is the elevated level of glucose in the body. This increased level of sugar provides food for some...

Human skin looks and feels best when it is soft and supple. Unfortunately, nature tends to create environments that dry skin quickly and leave it itchy and flaky. Home remedies for dry skin have been around for centuries, and everyone has their own favorite blend. The best treatment for dry skin would include natural ingredients that work with the body's own organic healing processes to bring relief to dry patches without the use of harsh synthetic chemicals.

Ancient healers...

Scoliosis is the abnormal curve of spine that looks like a C or S shape that pushes out laterally and creates visible or non-visible defect to the affected person. This is not contagious nor a disease developed due to lack of care or certain actions that causes curvature in spine.  This has been studied by experts and questions have always been raised if chiropractic scoliosis treatment is best for those who are suffering from this condition.

No one really knows what...

Synopsis - There are simple basics that you NEED to know to take effective action to avoid or even rescue a yourself from heart and circulatory disease. This article will get you started on your journey to understanding.

Coronary Disease caused 1 in 5 deaths in the United States -- a staggering 494,382 deaths -- in 2002. At this time there are an estimated 13,000,000 surviving victims of heart attack and other forms of coronary heart disease living in the United States. If you are...

Home Remedies for Eczema are quite useful and safe as most people can confirm simply due to the fact that it's the type of skin condition that can hinder one's self-esteem and be extremely difficult to cure at the same time. The first thing that must be made clear about home remedies for eczema is, it's a serious condition, especially in its more severe forms. The symptoms that characterize it are red and scaly patches that are typically very itchy. These rashes can occur on all parts...

Most people only believe what their doctor's say and don't question it. You have a cold or headache, family and friends will usually say. "Oh you have to go see the doctor or take a pill." To few wonder on the cause of their various illnesses. Our medical system tends to deal with the symptoms - not the causes.

Any drug you see, any of the "Ask your Doctor" commercials are nothing more than the marketing of masks which will hide and subdue symptoms. Diagnosis...

As we get older sometimes life doesn't seem as fun. People should be enjoying life more as they get older. If you see yourself and many of your friends going to the doctors office all the time or taking 5-6 medicines daily, are you thinking "Is this what retirement is?"

It shouldn't be that way. But in this society of treating the disease and not the person, it is that way. Do you even trust your doctor anymore? Are you sometimes wondering if he or she is really looking...

Everybody has a colon. It's the final stage of digestion where nutrients that have escaped absorption through the rest of the digestive system get their final opportunity to become part of our bodies. According to alternative medicine, our colons need cleansing on a regular basis. We can have them washed out by colonic irrigation or the less invasive method of using laxatives or dietary products.

So is there a scientific basis for colon cleansing? Sadly, no. As with all body...

/?050710" Noise In Ears When Swallowing

In the medical world you will find that Tinnitus and TMJ are often interconnected as tinnitus is one of the more common symptoms a person with TMJ may suffer from. The TMJ or tempero-mandibular joint is the jaw joint and is located just in front of your ears. It actually connects the lower moving part of your jaw with the base of your skull. The structure of the joint is such that it is designed to allow your jaw to move both up and down...

/?050710" Noise In Ears Dizziness

Is dizziness affecting your life? Do you have trouble keeping your balance? These problems can make normal activities like walking hard. They can also make activities such as driving dangerous. You may worry that it's all in your head. But there is a reason why people feel dizzy. The feeling may come without warning. Maybe you turned over in bed and the room started spinning. After a bad episode, you might even fear you've had a stroke.Noise In...