January 29th, 2010
Psoriasis is a non-contagious, chronic skin disease that comes in different forms and varying levels of severity.
Unfortunately there is no magical psoriasis cure, but there are many different treatments, both topical and systemic that can clear psoriasis for periods of time. Finding a psoriasis treatment that will work for you requires experimentation.
January 27th, 2010
Rosacea, the skin condition primarily affecting the facial blood vessels causes a hot, inflamed rash similar to blushing and acne like bumps.
There are three types of Rosacea:
January 25th, 2010
My children are in the middle of their summer sports season. And they love it. Unfortunately though, eczema and sport do not go together. Sport can cause you to overheat, which can make your eczema symptoms worse. This is not only embarrassing, but uncomfortable.
Sport is however an important part of our lives, especially when we are children. The health and social aspects are vital. It is therefore important not to avoid sport if you have eczema, but to take extra care.
If possible play your sport during the cooler part of the day and wear cotton rather than synthetic sports clothes. Take time out after the your sport to shower and wash off the sweat and most importantly always remember to re-moisturise after exercising or playing sport.
January 22nd, 2010
Let me say it again – Moisturise, Moisturise, Moisturise
I say it all the time, to the point where I sound like a worn out tape recorder. The most important thing when caring for your eczema is to keep your skin well moisturised.
January 19th, 2010
Hand Eczema is an extremely common problem. Unfortunately hand eczema is also very difficult to keep under control as we are constantly using our hands for so many things. People with hand eczema usually notice their hands becoming increasingly dry and sore. If the eczema persists, the hands often become patchy, red, scaly, inflamed and very very sore.
January 15th, 2010
The involvement of magnesium in the body and its relevance to eczema is very complex. I have tried to outline it simply to give you a basic understanding.
January 13th, 2010
Emu Oil like that used in Calendulis Plus Cream and Grahams Bath Oil is a food by product coming from the fat of the emu. The fat is taken through a process to refine, sterilise and deodorize it. A process much more advanced than when its advantages were first noted and the oil was first used.
January 11th, 2010
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition caused by an overproduction of skin cells. The condition not only affects the skin but may also affect the joints and nails.
January 8th, 2010
If you have eczema or psoriasis you need to take special care of your skin. The skin’s ability to protect you is reduced. Healthy skin is designed to
Eczema & Alternative Therapy
We all know that skin conditions are very complex to treat. Many people become very frustrated after using many orthodox treatments that have failed to solve their skin problems. It is at this point that many people turn to “Alternative Therapies” or “Natural Therapies”.
Manuka Honey
The bees feeding on the manuka (Tea tree) bush that grows wild across New Zealand produce Manuka honey. Recent studies have confirmed that all honey has antibacterial properties. However manuka honey is different to most honey.
Calendula
Calendula is the main ingredient in our Calendulis Plus Cream. It wasn’t selected at random. It was selected for its many medicinal properties….
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