What is Cellulite?

In addition to the secretory portions of sweat glands, the hypodermis (subcutaneous connective tissue which lies just below your skin) contains lobules of adipose tissue (tissue containing fat-cells), which are separated by strands of collagenous fibers, called septae. When these septae become excessively filled with well-nourished adipocytes (fatty cells), the surface of the skin becomes dimpled and the appearance is known as cellulite.

Cellulite occurs...

Bruising, espcially deep tissue bruises, can be painful, sore and show discoloration.  Damaged tissue, musclesand broken capillaires and arteries can swell showing signs of redness and tenderness.

For superficial bruising from injury or surgical procedures, bruises can last for significant periods.  Using vitamin k cream for bruises helps repair broken vessels as well as fade discoloration.

Life seems to be riddled with all sorts of little problems that we could...

ECZEMA IMMUNOPATHOGENSIS

The immunopathogenesis of atopic eczema involves decreased cutaneous mediated immunity (Bos et al.). While not fully understood, substance P (SP) and C nerve fibers are implicated in pruitoceptive itch and nociceptive pain. Eczematous lesions expose C nerve fibers creating a pathway for reaction to the application of topical products. Through cell-learning, these reactions subside allowing for continuation of topical treatments involved in reduction...

Do you know that simple facial muscle exercises can give you an effective non surgical face lift? You may be the type of person who is petrified just by the sight of a scalpel? The good news is, there is a natural anti aging skin care remedy that will not cost you your bank savings. Yeah, you heard it right. This natural remedy involves simple facial exercises that is proven to keep your skin healthy and young-looking.

Do this daily and see the difference. These exercises will...

Let's face it, costs for medical treatments and medications are skyrocketing, and it seems unlikely that it will soon spiral down. Whatever ailment or condition you have it seems that you will be burning a hole in your pocket just to find a remedy. Thankfully though, one can count on Mother Nature’s natural healing abilities and use natural treatment to find a cure or remedy for your condition, and this goes for genital warts as well. There are many items that can be found right...

This scared me to death! There are only a few effective melanin inhibitors and there is evidence to believe that many of them may be harmful to your skin's health. Here, you can learn about the safest melanin production inhibitors, as well as those that are not safe.

A combination approach is the most effective means of lightening your skin. The first step is to limit your exposure to the sun, using clothing, hats, shade or effective sun-blocks. Now, many of the popular...

Let’s get straight to the point. You want to get rid of that unsightly eczema that covers your face either in patches or in just one particular area.

It doesn’t matter where it is on your face. You just want to get rid of it. Well a very good place to start is by taking some wheatgrass every single day.

Make a promise to start taking wheatgrass in your meals for about four weeks. After that period of time you should see a complete difference in your...

The most common fungal infections are those which occur on the feet. Foot Fungus needs the right mixture of moisture and heat to grow and a method of spreading - often via communal changing rooms or swimming pools

So How Does It Start?

Foot fungus is bacterial a bacterial infection caused by a number of micro-organisms ranging from mild to severe cases.



Fungal infections can affect people of all ages. However children are more likely to pick...

Bacterial Infections

Botulism is a muscle-paralyzing disease caused by a toxin made by a bacterium called Clostridium botulinum. The CDC has designated Clostridium botulinum as a Category A bioterrorism threat. Find out more about this potentially fatal disease.

Common Skin Infection

Humans are natural hosts for many bacterial species that colonize the skin as normal flora. Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pyogenes are infrequent...

10 Tips For a Glowing Face and Use of Skin Care Cream

Ever wondered how a skin care cream can work so effectively for some women and not others, like me and you?   A good skin care moisturizing cream is just part of the story.

People tend to take their skin for granted.  There are basics that must be performed every day  such as keeping the face clean and protecting it from sunlight.

Did you know that facial skin has more oil glands than the rest of...