Health Blog

There are several skin conditions that can cause mild to severe itching. 

Skin conditions that are commonly associated with itchiness include: eczema, psoriasis, contact dermatitis, dry skin, athletes foot, jock itch and more. 

Do you make a habit of going barefoot when you can?  It can be very liberating but it can also be very good for you!

Earthing or grounding (as it is known) means that your bare feet draw electrons from the earth.  Different studies have found many benefits from these electrons including:

• Changing the electrical activity in the brain to lessen pain
• Improving skin conductivity
• Moderating heart rate variability
• Improving glucose regulation
• Reducing stress and
• Boosting immunity.

Earthing or grounding is the simple act of walking without shoes...

Studies have pointed to the fact that those who spend time gardening may well have better brain function in later life than those who do not...

And if they sniff some Rosemary while out in their garden every day, they give their brain an additional boost!  

Psoriasis on the scalp is a common place where this skin condition can occur.  We share the symptoms along with information on how to help.

Psoriasis is a long-lasting, noncontagious autoimmune disease appearing as raised areas of abnormal skin that can be red, pink or purple as well as dry, itchy and scaly. 

And it can cause considerable discomfort...

Getting sudden cramps in our limbs can be surprisingly painful when it occurs.

This is a common and usually harmless condition where the muscles in your legs suddenly become tight and painful.  It can happen in the middle of the night when you suddenly stretch out a leg or it can occur in the middle of an important sporting event when one of the participants has to stop and seek medical assistance.

While smokers are usually well aware that cigarette smoking puts their health at risk, they might not realize that their skin can be seriously affected too.