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29th September 2009
Fungal infections are quite common and although not serious in themselves, can cause a good deal of discomfort and misery. Fungi are a group of organisms separate from plants and animals but having several characteristics similar to those of plants, in ... Read >
Author: RobEsmund21st September 2009
The skin is perhaps is the most pampered part of the human body, a least, for most women. From soaps to lotions to whole body scrubs --- women spend thousands of dollars each year just to achieve that smooth, clear, flawless look. They want smoother skin... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are thousands of Americans who are infected with one of the most active virus known to man --- the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV). Scientists have been studying how the virus works bec... Read >
Author: wbdoyle05th September 2009
We are all aware of the fungus candida and what happens when it gets a over-excited.
Oral or vaginal thrush, tinea, jock itch and the like are annoying in the least, debilitating at their worst, but handled properly these are relatively easy to dianose... Read >
Author: Sam Samson02nd September 2009
So you have an idea what one of the symptoms of candidiasis is... that darn deep itch that just drives you mad? Well, here are a few more that you may not realise are caused by your not-so friendly fungi.
Thrush, candidia, candidiasis, yeast infection.... Read >
Author: Sam Samson31st August 2009
I know, the bigger the word, the scarier it sounds right?
Candidiasis.
Actually, you'll be relieved to hear that it is not as malignant as it sounds - whew!.
Have you heard of or even had thrush, vaginitis, jock itch, nappy rash, an itchy bum, in... Read >
Author: Sam Samson01st August 2009
To know that I you would have to know what the heck Candida is. Candida or more appropriately Candida Albicans is an opportunistic fungus (like yeast) that can be both internal and external to the body. Since im a health and fitness guy we are going to s... Read >
Author: charleslloyd05th July 2009
The Candida overgrowth symptoms (also known as yeast overgrowth or Candida albicans overgrowth or Candidiasis) normally surface as a variety of illnesses. Because the symptoms mimic so many other illnesses makes it difficult to identify and is the reason ... Read >
Author: Joe McArthur27th June 2009
You don’t have to be a sports figure to have athlete's foot. It's a condition that will plague you if the environment in your feet is ideal for the micro-organisms that cause it. Athlete's foot is a name given to the itchy lesions that appear in feet, o... Read >
Author: Gerry Restrivera01st June 2009
You may have heard that consuming yogurt will help reduce the amount of yeast infections that attack your body. Some evidence shows that the daily consumption or application to the affected area can help prevent and treat yeast infection. This remedy will... Read >
Author: 2Deano07th May 2009
Do you have some problems with nail fungus? If you have nail fungus problems and you are still not sure how to solve your problem, then this article will be useful for you. If you have tried all of the medications in the book, but you still do not get a g... Read >
Author: Richard27th April 2009
Almost all fungal infections are caused by a type of parasitic fungi known as dermophytes that infect the skin, hair or nails. Fungi are microscopic organisms consisting of cells such as mould, mildews and yeast. They are saprophytes that absorb nutrients... Read >
Author: garret16th April 2009
Fungal spores are all around us. As such many people suffer from recurring fungal or yeast infections. As the fungus attacks when we are at our weakest we need a safe anti-fungal agent to combat. Olive leaf extract may be that agent.
When our immune... Read >
Author: Lec Watkins28th March 2009
Skin infections are commonly found in many people and a majority of these infections heals without the need for medical intervention. They are caused by bacteria in most of the cases. The common bacterial skin infections are caused by staphylococcus and s... Read >
Author: Roy J walker25th March 2009
In our world we do have a very complex relationship with all the bacteria. Bacteria are for sure present in our urinary tract, skin, intestinal tract, and also in the vagina of the women. A very large number of bacteria can do also make us ill and very le... Read >
Author: Alien20th March 2009
Genital herpes is classed as an STD (sexually transmitted disease) it is caused by either the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Genital herpes is usually caused by HSV-2 (type 2).
Genital herpes is usually spread by direct contac... Read >
Author: David Gange30th January 2009
Genital herpes may not be deadly, but it can be physically painful and emotionally debilitating. Those who have it may suffer from painful sores as well as feelings of shame, regret, isolation, and undesirability.
"We, as a society, don’t do well wit... Read >
Author: lluuczi28s30th January 2009
Genital herpes may not be deadly, but it can be physically painful and emotionally debilitating. Those who have it may suffer from painful sores as well as feelings of shame, regret, isolation, and undesirability.
"We, as a society, don’t do well wit... Read >
Author: Luzia06th January 2009
If you are a sexually energetic person who engages in sexual intercourse or oral sex with numerous partners, then you may desire to make certain to make use of a condom to defend yourself from viral diseases. One of the most widespread sexually transmitte... Read >
Author: richersiamon26th November 2008
If you are a sexually active individual who engages in sexual intercourse or oral sex with multiple partners, then you may want to make sure to use a condom to protect yourself from viral diseases. One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases swee... Read >
Author: Peter rodrick22nd September 2008
Indoor mold outbreaks can cause wall, furniture, carpet, drapery, book, and important paper document damage. Molds can also cause allergic reactions such as bronchial irritation and asthma attacks. The common molds seen in most home and work environments ... Read >
Author: Ben Anton13th August 2008
A yeast infection can be far more far reaching than you ever thought. Yeast infections can spread to your entire body, and be very harmful to your health…
So if you have any of the obvious symptoms of a yeast infection, such as thrush, jock itch, rin... Read >
Author: Charlylou19th June 2008
Ringworm is a common fungal infection that is highly contagious and can spread quickly. If your child gets it, alert his friends' parents to prevent an epidemic. Treatment can take weeks.
Ringworm is a fungal infection. It is contagious and appears on ... Read >
Author: peterhutch27th May 2008
Ringworm is a skin infection which, despite its name, is not caused by a worm at all. Ringworm is actually caused by several fungus organisms known as dermatophytes. Ringworm is a fungal infections of the skin resulting in raised red swellings or lines th... Read >
Author: Sander Bel27th May 2008
Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin; the medical name for this fungus is Tinea + the area of the skin where it is found. For example, Tinea capitis is ringworm on the head, and Tinea Corporis is ringworm on the body. Tinea Barbae is ringworm that... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown20th May 2008
A particular type of honey known as Manuka Honey has been found to have strong antifungal properties making it effective in treating conditions such as ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, nail fungus, tinea, etc.
Scientists have discovered that a mono... Read >
Author: honeymark08th May 2008
Tinea cruris is a common fungal infection of skin and its fungi responsible for the cause can be divided into three groups - Fungi preferring earth (geophile), Fungi preferring animals (zoophile) and Fungi preferring humans (anthropophile).
Although t... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th April 2008
New studies indicate that a special type of honey known as Manuka Honey can be extremely effective in treating fungal infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch and nail fungus.
Ringworm is a skin infection that looks like a red or brown, c... Read >
Author: honeymark24th April 2008
Honey is being used as a viable alternative to pharmaceuticals and more traditional forms of medicine due to its powerful healing properties.
The term Apitherapy refers to the use of bee products, such as honey, for medical purposes. Honey has been us... Read >
Author: honeymark16th April 2008
Jock itch is so named because a large percentage of male athletes get affected by this fungal infection. But it can be seen in anybody as an infection in the anal, genital and thigh areas of their bodies. This skin infection is very much similar to a ring... Read >
Author: Patnaree13th April 2008
A common infection mainly of the adult men, Jock itch is a very painful and uncomfortable phenomenon found in the hot countries. Caused by an excessive growth of the fungi Dermatophytes residing in the skin, Jock itch usually occurs when these fungi proli... Read >
Author: Patnaree11th April 2008
Jock itch is a kind of ringworm that is caused by a member of fungi family, well known as Tinea Cruris. When this fungi is seen under the microscope, it looks like branching, translucent and rod-shaped hyphae. The thickness of each hyphae is uniform right... Read >
Author: Patnaree07th April 2008
Recent studies show that a particular type of honey known as "Manuka Honey" contains extremely powerful antifungal properties.
There are many different types of medication available to treat fungal infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, jock it... Read >
Author: honeymark02nd April 2008
Fungal infections are very common and because of the thicker skin on the sole of the feet can be quite active without many symptoms of pain and itching. There are many types of fungal infections. Athlete's foot is type of fungal infection that generally a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd April 2008
Before antibiotics were invented, it was not uncommon for medical professionals to use honey on a wound to prevent infection and to quicken the healing process. Recent studies are now showing that a special type of honey called Manuka Honey is extremely ... Read >
Author: honeymark11th March 2008
Ringworm is a skin infection which, despite its name, is not caused by a worm at all. Ringworm is actually caused by several fungus organisms known as dermatophytes. Ringworm is a fungal infections of the skin resulting in raised red swellings or lines th... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune26th February 2008
Emu oil
Emu oil has been used for thousands of years by Australian aboriginals to treat a variety of skin conditions. It is an excellent component of good skin care, whether prevention, symptom relief or accelerated healing of skin rashes is the goa... Read >
Author: Peter sams21st February 2008
Fungi are multi-celled plants that are parasitic. For example, most everyone realizes that a mushroom is a fungus. In the human body, fungi that cause infections are very small. There are beneficial fungi in the body, but often the parasitic fungi cause u... Read >
18th February 2008
Ringworm is often mistakenly caused by a worm. However, contrary to its name, ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. It is contagious and could affect any part of the body. It is characterized by reddish to brownish bumpy patch of skin. It could be ... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne06th November 2007
Ringworm, also known as "Tinea", is a contagious fungal infection of the skin, and can exist anywhere on the body. Contrary to its name, ringworm is not caused by a worm, but generally is a reddish to brownish raised or bumpy patch of skin that may be lig... Read >
Author: Alien28th August 2007
The skin is perhaps is the most pampered part of the human body, a least, for most women. From soaps to lotions to whole body scrubs --- women spend thousands of dollars each year just to achieve that smooth, clear, flawless look. They want smoother skin... Read >
Author: kristine23rd August 2007
Ringworms" refers to fungal infections that are on the surface of the skin. Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Ringworm can affect skin on your body (tinea corporis), scalp (tinea capitis), groin area (tinea cruris, also called jock itch), o... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st August 2007
While it may sometimes be difficult or slightly embarassing to discuss, jock itch can be a real annoyance if you happen to get it. This ringworm fungus is quite common among athletes, but anyone who sweats a lot in the groin area can easily get it. So, is... Read >
Author: Alien12th July 2007
Genital herpes is a contagious viral infection. It is a transmitted disease. Genital Herpes caused by the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) type 1 and type 2. It is affected of men and women. This may be due to male-to-female transmissions being more likely th... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st July 2007
Jock Itch- What You Always Wanted To Know about Jock Itch-2
In the first part of this article we found out about what is Jock itch and its symptoms. Let us find out more about Jock itch now.
Jock Itch- Causes
Jock itch is also called as tinea cru... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta27th June 2007
Yeast infections can occur in both men and women and have many causes. They are at times very uncomfortable, and in some cases, they can even cause serious health problems. It all depends on the person’s body and what they’ve done or had done.
In... Read >
Author: B.Janeway06th June 2007
Yeast is actually the common name for the fungus Candida Albicans. These are tiny organisms that normally grow on the skin around and inside the vagina. The acidic environment of the vagina keeps them from growing. If the acidic levels of the vagina fall,... Read >
Author: Sarah Rhodes05th June 2007
When a woman suffers from a vaginal yeast infection its not because she has a choice, its because her normal bodily balance has gone out of synch, which in turn creates a hospitable environment in the vagina for the yeast producing bacteria to thrive.
... Read >
Author: Sarah Rhodes25th May 2007
If you are having any type of pain during urination, some form of discharge from the vagina, an itching or burning sensation in or around your vagina or are experiencing pain during sex, there is a good possibility that you may have a yeast infection.
... Read >
Author: Sarah Rhodes17th May 2007
A little known fact about vaginal yeast infections is that condoms can actually create them too. The use of condoms which have spermicide on them known as nonoxynol-9, has been proven in studies to be linked to increased yeast infections. Some women howev... Read >
Author: Sarah Rhodes12th May 2007
Ringworm is a disease produced by a fungus and it is quite frequent among people. This disease can affect the body, the face, and the scalp. Besides humans animals can get affected too, so take your pet to the veterinary for a checkup at east once a year.... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola02nd May 2007
If you have ever had a yeast infection you know that it itches, it is or can be a rash, red or white in color, depending on where it is on the body, there is also pain in urination, discharge and sometimes an odor. It does not depend on your age, or gende... Read >
Author: Sarah Rhodes24th April 2007
Organic bedding is one of the best investments you can make for you and your family. Many of the sheets sold in stores today are a 50/50 blend – meaning they are 50% non-organic cotton and 50% polyester. Although the idea of the blend can be great for... Read >
Author: Kathryn Lang18th April 2007
A very contagious infection is ringworm. Clinically known as tinea, this skin infection causes red patches all over the body. It is a fungal infection caused by the microorganisms called dermatophytes.
Even if its name can make you believe that involv... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola10th April 2007
Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body, the feet (athlete's foot), or the nails. Tinea (pronounced: tih -nee-uh) is the medical name for a group of related skin infections, including athlete's foot, jock itch, and ri... Read >
Author: Alien24th January 2007
Many are just now realizing the potential benefits of using bitter orange extract in weight loss supplements.
Why do dieters use it?
Some dieters say that bitter orange
* Helps increase calorie burning.
* Helps suppress appetite.
Bitter o... Read >
Author: tim18th November 2006
Ringworm refers to skin infection caused by fungal organisms. In spite of its popular name, ringworm is not caused by a worm or parasite. According to the type of infectious fungal elements involved and the location of the infections, there are multiple f... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola07th June 2006
If you feel that you sweat excessively, please consult your doctor and find out. There is no measurement of normal sweating. So each of us have to find out if we are sweating excessively, normally or very less. If excess perspiration is your problem, find... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta
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