...It’s the type of thing that has mothers playing the I-told-you-so card - medicine-resistant infections that could have been stopped with some soap and water....
...Causing MRSA infections are common bacteria - called staph - that live on the average person, mainly inside the nose.
The CDC estimates the bacteria lives on as much as 30 percent of the population. It’s the main culprit behind pimples and boils....
...Simple measures to prevent infections:...
Medicine Resistant Infections Now More Common...Read More
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
A House For Noel
...Lochan, the 20-year-old Princes Town resident who was discovered by the Police last year in a dark room of his family’s home covered in large and painful boils, met with Health Minister John Rahael at the Health Ministry’s...
....Last year, on hearing of the young man’s plight, Rahael had offered medical assistance and to date, Lochan has received over 15 surgeries to correct the damage caused by the boils. He also provided him with a temporary job as a handyman at the Indian Walk Health Centre, that he says...
A House For Noel...Read More
....Last year, on hearing of the young man’s plight, Rahael had offered medical assistance and to date, Lochan has received over 15 surgeries to correct the damage caused by the boils. He also provided him with a temporary job as a handyman at the Indian Walk Health Centre, that he says...
A House For Noel...Read More
The Risks Of Spa Treatments.
...Before you plunge into a mineral bath, get kneaded like a ball of dough, or indulge in any of the other countless treatments available today, you should know the risks involved....
...Poor water quality can translate into a breeding ground for bacteria. Indeed, outbreaks of community-acquired infections from spas have occurred.
In one such outbreak, more than 115 nail salon patrons contracted severe skin boils from a series of contaminated whirlpool footbaths used as part of the pedicure procedure.
The boils resulted from a fast-growing form of bacteria called Mycobacterium fortuitum. Of the 61 clients that investigators tracked, most required a four-month course of antibiotics.....
...In spite of the potential health risks of spa treatments, most people who frequent them report positive experiences..
The Risks Of Spa Treatments..Read More
...Poor water quality can translate into a breeding ground for bacteria. Indeed, outbreaks of community-acquired infections from spas have occurred.
In one such outbreak, more than 115 nail salon patrons contracted severe skin boils from a series of contaminated whirlpool footbaths used as part of the pedicure procedure.
The boils resulted from a fast-growing form of bacteria called Mycobacterium fortuitum. Of the 61 clients that investigators tracked, most required a four-month course of antibiotics.....
...In spite of the potential health risks of spa treatments, most people who frequent them report positive experiences..
The Risks Of Spa Treatments..Read More
Skin Changes May Indicate Diabetes
....Does diabetes have anything to do with hair loss and change of skin texture.
I was diagnosed as having an early stage of non-insulin dependent diabetes about two years ago and am on medication with regular assessment of my condition. But since the last nearly one year, I’ve noticed my hair....
....In fact many a times diabetes is first diagnosed by a dermatologist due to certain skin diseases called skin markers of diabetes.
These includes recurrent folliculitis (boils), itchy dry skin, diabetic bullae, skin tags, acanthosis nigricans (dark skin around neck, back of finger) etc. There are no...
Skin Changes May Indicate Diabetes...Read More
I was diagnosed as having an early stage of non-insulin dependent diabetes about two years ago and am on medication with regular assessment of my condition. But since the last nearly one year, I’ve noticed my hair....
....In fact many a times diabetes is first diagnosed by a dermatologist due to certain skin diseases called skin markers of diabetes.
These includes recurrent folliculitis (boils), itchy dry skin, diabetic bullae, skin tags, acanthosis nigricans (dark skin around neck, back of finger) etc. There are no...
Skin Changes May Indicate Diabetes...Read More
Friday, December 23, 2005
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Spreading
...Emergency room doctors gave the 20-month-old girl with strawberry-blond hair standard antibiotics to treat a high fever and mild rash that looked like windburn. Then they sent her home....
...The bacteria that aren't killed reproduce and create more drug-resistant bacteria.Williams said many healthy people are carriers, but the exact numbers aren't known.
He noted that a Vanderbilt study found that the number of Middle Tennessee children carrying MRSA increased nearly tenfold from 2002 to 2005. Out of 500 children studied in 2002, 1% had the bacteria in their noses vs. 9.2% in 2005....
..."The message is if you see something that looks like a spider bite, think MRSA."...
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Spreading..Read More
...The bacteria that aren't killed reproduce and create more drug-resistant bacteria.Williams said many healthy people are carriers, but the exact numbers aren't known.
He noted that a Vanderbilt study found that the number of Middle Tennessee children carrying MRSA increased nearly tenfold from 2002 to 2005. Out of 500 children studied in 2002, 1% had the bacteria in their noses vs. 9.2% in 2005....
..."The message is if you see something that looks like a spider bite, think MRSA."...
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Spreading..Read More
Monday, December 19, 2005
New Data Highlight TYGACIL (tigecycline) In Vitro Activity Against Resistant Gram-Negative and Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria
...While much has been reported on the rising rates of Gram-positive organisms, such as methicillin -resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), there is increasing concern throughout the global medical community over resistant Gram-negative organisms...
...TYGACIL is indicated for the treatment of adults with:
Complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) caused by Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis (vancomycin-susceptible isolates only), Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible and -resistant isolates), Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus anginosus grp. (includes S. anginosus, S. intermedius, and S. constellatus....
...TYGACIL provides clinicians with a novel, expanded broad-spectrum antibiotic option that can be used at the onset of treatment when the specific bacteria present are not yet known. In addition, TYGACIL does not require dosage adjustment in patients...
New Data Highlight TYGACIL (tigecycline) In Vitro Activity Against Resistant Gram-Negative and Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria..Read More
...TYGACIL is indicated for the treatment of adults with:
Complicated skin and skin structure infections (cSSSI) caused by Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecalis (vancomycin-susceptible isolates only), Staphylococcus aureus (methicillin-susceptible and -resistant isolates), Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus anginosus grp. (includes S. anginosus, S. intermedius, and S. constellatus....
...TYGACIL provides clinicians with a novel, expanded broad-spectrum antibiotic option that can be used at the onset of treatment when the specific bacteria present are not yet known. In addition, TYGACIL does not require dosage adjustment in patients...
New Data Highlight TYGACIL (tigecycline) In Vitro Activity Against Resistant Gram-Negative and Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Bacteria..Read More
Wrestlers Infected With Staph
...A Southern Arizona high school wrestling team was exposed to a staph infection earlier this month, prompting area schools to get serious about prevention of the dangerous bacteria....
...Staph infections are caused by a Staphylococcus bacteria and may result in lesions and boils. Some strains can be deadly....
...Infection begins on the skin, triggering inflammation, boils or nasty abscesses and if MRSA moves to the bloodstream, it can cause bone infection, toxic shock, pneumonia, organ damage and death...
Wrestlers Infected With Staph...Read More
...Staph infections are caused by a Staphylococcus bacteria and may result in lesions and boils. Some strains can be deadly....
...Infection begins on the skin, triggering inflammation, boils or nasty abscesses and if MRSA moves to the bloodstream, it can cause bone infection, toxic shock, pneumonia, organ damage and death...
Wrestlers Infected With Staph...Read More
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Soap Making For Skin Boils
....You take the greasy animal fat from the bottom of a cooking pan. You add the grimy wood ash from the fire below. You mix them together and use the resulting goo to clean yourself....
...We know that the ancient Romans used soap because it's mentioned in several of their books," says Nina Hall. "But they didn't use it to wash their bodies, but instead used it as an ointment to treat skin diseases. And in fact, a soap making factory was discovered in the ruins of Ancient Roman Pompeii, which was destroyed by a volcano in AD 79....
...What's happening when we use one of these plants is that the saponins make a foam when mixed with water, and this lifts off dirt and grease," says Griggs...
Soap Making For Skin Boils..Read More
...We know that the ancient Romans used soap because it's mentioned in several of their books," says Nina Hall. "But they didn't use it to wash their bodies, but instead used it as an ointment to treat skin diseases. And in fact, a soap making factory was discovered in the ruins of Ancient Roman Pompeii, which was destroyed by a volcano in AD 79....
...What's happening when we use one of these plants is that the saponins make a foam when mixed with water, and this lifts off dirt and grease," says Griggs...
Soap Making For Skin Boils..Read More
FDA Approves Avelox for Abdominal Infections
....The indication covers abscesses caused by E. coli, Bacteroides fragilis, Streptococcus anginosus, Streptococcus constellatus, Enterococcus faecalis, Proteus mirabilis, Clostridium perfringens, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, or Peptostreptococcus species, the company said. The drug is available in both tablet and IV formulations....
...The overall success rate was 79.8% for the single-dose Avelox group versus 78.1% for the piperacilin-tazobactam group, Schering-Plough said...
FDA Approves Avelox for Abdominal Infections..Read more
...The overall success rate was 79.8% for the single-dose Avelox group versus 78.1% for the piperacilin-tazobactam group, Schering-Plough said...
FDA Approves Avelox for Abdominal Infections..Read more
Friday, December 09, 2005
Invasion of the 'spiders'
....IT STARTS AS A SMALL PIMPLE, usually dismissed as a harmless zit. Within several days it may be several inches across. By now it is red, hard and painful, and the hurt goes deep below the skin. Almost every patient assumes it's a spider bite.
And almost every patient is wrong......
....In the pre-antibiotic era, staph infections could be as dangerous as cancer and a lot quicker. The teenage son of President Calvin Coolidge developed a blister on his foot playing tennis one day at the White House. The blister broke and developed into a staph infection. A week later he was dead.....
....Perhaps two-thirds of the abscesses we see now are caused by MRSA. Today we treat with drugs like sulfa and tetracycline ancient antibiotics that only work because no right-thinking physician would ....
Invasion of the 'spiders'..Read More..
And almost every patient is wrong......
....In the pre-antibiotic era, staph infections could be as dangerous as cancer and a lot quicker. The teenage son of President Calvin Coolidge developed a blister on his foot playing tennis one day at the White House. The blister broke and developed into a staph infection. A week later he was dead.....
....Perhaps two-thirds of the abscesses we see now are caused by MRSA. Today we treat with drugs like sulfa and tetracycline ancient antibiotics that only work because no right-thinking physician would ....
Invasion of the 'spiders'..Read More..
Superbug That Eats Flesh Is On The Loose
.....Infection begins on the skin, triggering inflammation, boils or nasty abscesses that can take weeks of treatment to stop — including surgery and hospitalization. But if it moves to the bloodstream, mersa can cause bone infection....
....What is significant is that we are seeing lots of healthy individuals from the community who have developed severe skin disease, with more and ....
....Though mersa warnings have been sent out by federal and state health officials, Elliott, an infectious-disease specialist, still gets calls from doctors around Tucson asking about strange spider-bite cases that don't respond to treatment.....
Superbug That Eats Flesh Is On The Loose...Read More
....What is significant is that we are seeing lots of healthy individuals from the community who have developed severe skin disease, with more and ....
....Though mersa warnings have been sent out by federal and state health officials, Elliott, an infectious-disease specialist, still gets calls from doctors around Tucson asking about strange spider-bite cases that don't respond to treatment.....
Superbug That Eats Flesh Is On The Loose...Read More
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Superbug To Blame For New Bay Area Illnesses
....The infection is a superbug. It’s a strain of bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics. The bacteria are called Menthicillin Resistant Staphylocococcus Aureus, or MRSA....
..."When we look at the kind of infections this bacteria causes, the vast majority are skin infections. They're boils, abscesses, and furuncles," says Dr. David Witt, Chief of Infectious...
Superbug To Blame For New Bay Area Illnesses..Read More.. And Watch Video
..."When we look at the kind of infections this bacteria causes, the vast majority are skin infections. They're boils, abscesses, and furuncles," says Dr. David Witt, Chief of Infectious...
Superbug To Blame For New Bay Area Illnesses..Read More.. And Watch Video
Water Situation At Boiling Point
....They've got eight children and four of them have come down with boils.
Little Frank, only eight months old, has boils over his rib cage, and Xavier, a tearaway four-year-old, has boils in his crotch.....
...Director of Nursing at the Palm Island hospital Lance Christie said scabies and boils were prevalent on the island, but added these had not increased as a result of the island's water shortage....
Water Situation At Boiling Point..Read More
Little Frank, only eight months old, has boils over his rib cage, and Xavier, a tearaway four-year-old, has boils in his crotch.....
...Director of Nursing at the Palm Island hospital Lance Christie said scabies and boils were prevalent on the island, but added these had not increased as a result of the island's water shortage....
Water Situation At Boiling Point..Read More
Friday, November 25, 2005
Skin Abscesses May Heal on Their Own
Antibiotics may not be required to treat simple boils, study says
...WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDayNews) -- Children with simple skin abscesses may not require antibiotics, says a study in the February issue of Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal...
..."We were surprised. What we found is that if a physician adequately drains the abscess, it will most likely get better with or without effective antibiotics," study author Dr. R. Doug Hardy, an assistant professor of internal medicine and pediatrics, says in a prepared statement....
Skin Abscesses May Heal on Their Own..Read More
...WEDNESDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDayNews) -- Children with simple skin abscesses may not require antibiotics, says a study in the February issue of Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal...
..."We were surprised. What we found is that if a physician adequately drains the abscess, it will most likely get better with or without effective antibiotics," study author Dr. R. Doug Hardy, an assistant professor of internal medicine and pediatrics, says in a prepared statement....
Skin Abscesses May Heal on Their Own..Read More
Thursday, November 24, 2005
What is boils?
Boil, also called a furuncle, begins as a painful infection of a single hair follicle. Boils can grow to be larger than a golf ball, and they commonly occur on the buttocks, face, neck, armpits and groin.
Monday, November 21, 2005
Skin Abscess - Causes, Incidence And Risk Factors
Causes, incidence, and risk factors:
Skin abscesses are fairly common. They are caused when an infection causes pus and infected material to collect in the skin. Skin abscesses may follow a bacterial infection, commonly an infection with staphylococcus.
They can develop after a minor wound, injury, or as a complication of folliculitis or boils. Skin abscesses may occur anywhere on the body. They affect people of all ages.
An abscess can prevent deeper tissues from functioning properly. The infection may spread locally or throughout the body. The spread of infection through the bloodstream may cause severe complications.
Skin abscesses are fairly common. They are caused when an infection causes pus and infected material to collect in the skin. Skin abscesses may follow a bacterial infection, commonly an infection with staphylococcus.
They can develop after a minor wound, injury, or as a complication of folliculitis or boils. Skin abscesses may occur anywhere on the body. They affect people of all ages.
An abscess can prevent deeper tissues from functioning properly. The infection may spread locally or throughout the body. The spread of infection through the bloodstream may cause severe complications.
Friday, November 18, 2005
Skin Infection That May Be From A Salon Whirlpool Footbath?
...How common are these types of skin infections?
These infections are relatively rare. If salon whirlpool footbaths are cleaned and disinfected properly, and in accordance with the guidelines issued jointly...
...What should I do if I have a skin infection that may be from a salon whirlpool footbath?
Go to your doctor. Tell him or her that you have had your legs in a whirlpool footbath. If indicated, the doctor can take a small biopsy...
Skin Infection That May Be From A Salon Whirlpool Footbath?..Read More
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These infections are relatively rare. If salon whirlpool footbaths are cleaned and disinfected properly, and in accordance with the guidelines issued jointly...
...What should I do if I have a skin infection that may be from a salon whirlpool footbath?
Go to your doctor. Tell him or her that you have had your legs in a whirlpool footbath. If indicated, the doctor can take a small biopsy...
Skin Infection That May Be From A Salon Whirlpool Footbath?..Read More
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Thursday, November 17, 2005
Product Review - Exfoliant - Cleansing Oil - Against Boil
Exfoliant - Cleansing Oil This outstanding product removes dead skin cells, dirt and oil. It cleans pores, detoxifies and facilitates skin hydration and lets you enjoy a true hot springs experience that leaves your skin soft, radiant and polished to a youthful finish.
This product contains Carrot Seed (Daucus carota) and Everlasting (Helichrysum italicum.
Carrot seed is a highly nutritious plant product that contains substantial amounts of Vitamins A, C, B1 and B2. Carrot seed oil is reported to assist in removing toxins and water build up in the skin giving it a fresher and firmer appearance. Carrot seed essential oil has been used as a circulatory stimulant, to assist in the recovery from varicose veins and hemorrhoids, and as a lymph gland stimulant.
It is reported to assist in the elimination of lactic acid build-up in muscles. Carrot seed oil has been reported in the literature to have been used variously for skin ulcers, scars, pigmentation, damaged skin, neglected, aged and wrinkled skin, and for abscesses, boils, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and acne.
It has also been recommended and used as a skin cell regenerator. The reported medicinal properties of carrot seed oil include its use as an antiseptic, diuretic, stimulant and tonic, and as a smooth muscle relaxant.
Everlasting oil (Helichrysum italicum)
Everlasting oil is derived from Helichrysum italicum which is in the botanical family Asteraceae. Helichrysum italicum grows wild in Mediterranean regions and prefers higher altitudes in dry, sunny locations.
Helichrysum has been studied by European researchers for its activity in the regeneration of skin tissue and for improving a variety of skin conditions. The essential oil, called Everlasting oil, is reported to support skin healing, but only oil that is distilled from the flowers.
It is reported to have extraordinary cell regenerating properties, making it invaluable in its support for healing wounds and scar tissue and for the management of spider veins.
It also has remarkable effects on sensitive and inflamed skin that may be associated with psoriasis and eczema. It is also reported to be excellent for rejuvenating the skin, for promoting cell growth, and for supporting the healing of acne and dermatitis.
It has been found to be especially useful in supporting the management of certain diseased skin conditions, such as bacterial and fungal infections, because it has been shown to function as an antimicrobial agent.
The essential oil has been used for the management of abscesses, allergic conditions of the skin, boils, burns, cuts, dermatitis, inflammation, age spots and wounds.
"Having dark skin, I had to keep bottles and tubes of lotion everywhere, in the care, at the office, anywhere that I would be surprised by unsightly ashy skin, on the knuckles, elbows, and knees. Now, these frequent, unpredictable appearances of dead skin are kept under control with Eulara's Exfoliant product."
Product Review - Exfoliant - Cleansing Oil Against Boil..Read More
This product contains Carrot Seed (Daucus carota) and Everlasting (Helichrysum italicum.
Carrot seed is a highly nutritious plant product that contains substantial amounts of Vitamins A, C, B1 and B2. Carrot seed oil is reported to assist in removing toxins and water build up in the skin giving it a fresher and firmer appearance. Carrot seed essential oil has been used as a circulatory stimulant, to assist in the recovery from varicose veins and hemorrhoids, and as a lymph gland stimulant.
It is reported to assist in the elimination of lactic acid build-up in muscles. Carrot seed oil has been reported in the literature to have been used variously for skin ulcers, scars, pigmentation, damaged skin, neglected, aged and wrinkled skin, and for abscesses, boils, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis and acne.
It has also been recommended and used as a skin cell regenerator. The reported medicinal properties of carrot seed oil include its use as an antiseptic, diuretic, stimulant and tonic, and as a smooth muscle relaxant.
Everlasting oil (Helichrysum italicum)
Everlasting oil is derived from Helichrysum italicum which is in the botanical family Asteraceae. Helichrysum italicum grows wild in Mediterranean regions and prefers higher altitudes in dry, sunny locations.
Helichrysum has been studied by European researchers for its activity in the regeneration of skin tissue and for improving a variety of skin conditions. The essential oil, called Everlasting oil, is reported to support skin healing, but only oil that is distilled from the flowers.
It is reported to have extraordinary cell regenerating properties, making it invaluable in its support for healing wounds and scar tissue and for the management of spider veins.
It also has remarkable effects on sensitive and inflamed skin that may be associated with psoriasis and eczema. It is also reported to be excellent for rejuvenating the skin, for promoting cell growth, and for supporting the healing of acne and dermatitis.
It has been found to be especially useful in supporting the management of certain diseased skin conditions, such as bacterial and fungal infections, because it has been shown to function as an antimicrobial agent.
The essential oil has been used for the management of abscesses, allergic conditions of the skin, boils, burns, cuts, dermatitis, inflammation, age spots and wounds.
"Having dark skin, I had to keep bottles and tubes of lotion everywhere, in the care, at the office, anywhere that I would be surprised by unsightly ashy skin, on the knuckles, elbows, and knees. Now, these frequent, unpredictable appearances of dead skin are kept under control with Eulara's Exfoliant product."
Product Review - Exfoliant - Cleansing Oil Against Boil..Read More
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Health-Bacteria-Drugs-Resistance: Invasion Of The Superbugs Worries Doctors
.....The bugs are Streptococcus pneumoniae, blamed for thousands of cases of meningitis, sinusitis, ear infections and pneumonia each year, and Staphylococcus aureus, which is spread through skin abrasions and, if untreated, can cause abscesses and boils and lead to pneumonia or fatal blood poisoning.....
....Meanwhile, a drug-resistant strain of S. aureus has infected thousands of people in the United States and may now have reached Europe, the British weekly New Scientist reported on Saturday....
....The strain has been spreading like wildfire in crowded jails but there have also been numerous smaller outbreaks in towns and cities across the US in recent months....
Health-Bacteria-Drugs-Resistance: Invasion Of The Superbugs Worries Doctors..Read More
....Meanwhile, a drug-resistant strain of S. aureus has infected thousands of people in the United States and may now have reached Europe, the British weekly New Scientist reported on Saturday....
....The strain has been spreading like wildfire in crowded jails but there have also been numerous smaller outbreaks in towns and cities across the US in recent months....
Health-Bacteria-Drugs-Resistance: Invasion Of The Superbugs Worries Doctors..Read More
What Causes A Boil To Appear From Beneath The Skin Out Of Nowhere?
...A boil is an infected sweat gland. It occurs usually because the opening (pore) to the gland is blocked and the secretions are trapped in there....
...Boils and pimples are the most common types of bacterial infections in humans. They occur when bacteria gain access through the skin, usually along the path of a hair follicle....
What Causes A Boil To Appear From Beneath The Skin Out Of Nowhere?..Read More
...Boils and pimples are the most common types of bacterial infections in humans. They occur when bacteria gain access through the skin, usually along the path of a hair follicle....
What Causes A Boil To Appear From Beneath The Skin Out Of Nowhere?..Read More
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Boils and Garlic
We can treat boils internally as well as treat the skin topically, to prevent the boil from coming back.
Garlic (Allium sativum)is an effective antiseptic, helping to detoxify the body. Incorporate garlic into your diet as much as possible.
Antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, reduces cholesterol, helps to balance blood pressure.
Uses: colds, flu, coughs, sinusitis and chest infections, candida albicans, high blood pressure and heart disease, circulatory problems, skin problems including acne and impetigo, boils, blood sugar regulation, digestive infections.
Preparation: eaten raw or in food, rubbed on skin, tablets or capsules.
Not to be taken with anti-clotting medication. If you're breastfeeding, you may find that garlic makes your baby's colic worse
Garlic (Allium sativum)is an effective antiseptic, helping to detoxify the body. Incorporate garlic into your diet as much as possible.
Antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, reduces cholesterol, helps to balance blood pressure.
Uses: colds, flu, coughs, sinusitis and chest infections, candida albicans, high blood pressure and heart disease, circulatory problems, skin problems including acne and impetigo, boils, blood sugar regulation, digestive infections.
Preparation: eaten raw or in food, rubbed on skin, tablets or capsules.
Not to be taken with anti-clotting medication. If you're breastfeeding, you may find that garlic makes your baby's colic worse
Monday, November 14, 2005
What's The Difference Between A Boil And A Carbuncle?
How do you know which you have?
...A carbuncle is basically a cluster of boils (furuncles) that have
interconnected under the skin...
....If the boil bursts, the fluid that comes out is full of staph
bacteria. So it's very important to keep the boil covered so that the
infectious fluid doesn't get on your clothing, towels, furniture,
etc., and spread the infection back to you or to someone else...
What's The Difference Between A Boil And A Carbuncle?..Read More..
...A carbuncle is basically a cluster of boils (furuncles) that have
interconnected under the skin...
....If the boil bursts, the fluid that comes out is full of staph
bacteria. So it's very important to keep the boil covered so that the
infectious fluid doesn't get on your clothing, towels, furniture,
etc., and spread the infection back to you or to someone else...
What's The Difference Between A Boil And A Carbuncle?..Read More..
Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Staphylococcus Aureus And Wounds
Staphylococcus aureus and wounds: a review of tea tree oil as a promising antimicrobial.
...Antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to be a major health concern worldwide. In particular, Staphylococcus aureus, both methicillin-resistant and -sensitive, are of concern in their ability to cause difficult skin and underlying tissue infections...
Staphylococcus Aureus, Wounds and Boil..Read More
...Antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to be a major health concern worldwide. In particular, Staphylococcus aureus, both methicillin-resistant and -sensitive, are of concern in their ability to cause difficult skin and underlying tissue infections...
Staphylococcus Aureus, Wounds and Boil..Read More
Staphylococcal Infections
...Introduction - Staph infections are very common. The bacteria look like innocent clusters of grapes under the microscope....
...What is it? Staph bacteria surround us! They are often found on the surface of healthy people’s skin. Infection occurs if they enter the skin, or enter the body through another route....
...Skin infections are especially common and include impetigo, conjunctivitis, cellulitis, acne, boils, styes, and infected wounds or hangnails. Staph can be associated with mild blocked tear ducts in newborns. Staph scalded skin syndrome.....
..The symptoms of a Staph infection vary depending on the location and severity of the infection...
...Staph may produce pus wherever it appears...
Staphylococcal Infections Read More Here
...What is it? Staph bacteria surround us! They are often found on the surface of healthy people’s skin. Infection occurs if they enter the skin, or enter the body through another route....
...Skin infections are especially common and include impetigo, conjunctivitis, cellulitis, acne, boils, styes, and infected wounds or hangnails. Staph can be associated with mild blocked tear ducts in newborns. Staph scalded skin syndrome.....
..The symptoms of a Staph infection vary depending on the location and severity of the infection...
...Staph may produce pus wherever it appears...
Staphylococcal Infections Read More Here
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
Boil Wart & Bullet Hole Fun or Dum?
If you do not have skin boils here is a silly jokes site (SillyJokes.co.uk is an 'online only' Joke and Party Shop) that sell Fake skin latex allows you to create scars, wrinkles, warts, torn skin and skin boils....
Here is the link...
Monday, November 07, 2005
Boils, Absesses and Piercing
.....The piercing itself may feel hot, sore, swollen and appear redder in colour. More severe abscesses may also cause nausea and fever.
Though abscesses can heal themselves, it's safer to have the situation reviewed by your piercer or a doctor.
Most of the time, especially in the early stages, compresses can be successfully applied......
....Boils are similar in appearance to abscesses, but are more likely to be found at the site of the entry or exit points of the piercing.
They can occur anywhere and are highly unlikely to develop orally, but are commonly found on nostril and nipple piercings.......
Read More Here
Though abscesses can heal themselves, it's safer to have the situation reviewed by your piercer or a doctor.
Most of the time, especially in the early stages, compresses can be successfully applied......
....Boils are similar in appearance to abscesses, but are more likely to be found at the site of the entry or exit points of the piercing.
They can occur anywhere and are highly unlikely to develop orally, but are commonly found on nostril and nipple piercings.......
Read More Here
Friday, November 04, 2005
Tinea Barbae
...Tinea barbae is a superficial dermatophyte infection that is limited to the bearded areas of the face and neck and occurs almost exclusively in older adolescent and adult males....
....The clinical presentation of tinea barbae includes inflammatory, deep, kerionlike plaques and noninflammatory superficial patches resembling tinea corporis or bacterial folliculitis....
....In the US: Tinea barbae is uncommon in the United States....
Read More Here
....The clinical presentation of tinea barbae includes inflammatory, deep, kerionlike plaques and noninflammatory superficial patches resembling tinea corporis or bacterial folliculitis....
....In the US: Tinea barbae is uncommon in the United States....
Read More Here
Tuesday, November 01, 2005
What is Barber's Itch ?
Barber’s Itch
Other names: Folliculitis, tinea barbae, pseudofolliculitis barbae
Barber’s itch is an infection of the upper part of the hair follicles, which can occur anywhere on the skin.
It starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction due to clothing, a blocked follicle or shaving.
In most cases the follicles are infected with staphylococcus – more commonly known as staph.
Although not often a serious condition, severe cases of barber’s itch may cause permanent hair loss and scarring.
Barber’s itch usually occurs on the upper lip and is aggravated by shaving, but it also may occur on the neck or groin area.
There are various forms of folliculitis, depending on the bacteria involved and the affected area.
Deep folliculitis, which affects the entire hair follicle instead of just the top portion, is very painful.
Symptoms include:
Rash
Pimple-looking bumps that may crust over
Itching
Treatments include minimizing friction from clothing, avoiding shaving and keeping the area clean. Often this infection will clear up without treatment.
Use only clean washcloths when applying warm, moist compresses to promote drainage. Topical and oral antibiotics or antifungal medications may be prescribed.
Please note that this material is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or instruction. Consult your healthcare professional for advice relating to a medical problem or condition.
Other names: Folliculitis, tinea barbae, pseudofolliculitis barbae
Barber’s itch is an infection of the upper part of the hair follicles, which can occur anywhere on the skin.
It starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction due to clothing, a blocked follicle or shaving.
In most cases the follicles are infected with staphylococcus – more commonly known as staph.
Although not often a serious condition, severe cases of barber’s itch may cause permanent hair loss and scarring.
Barber’s itch usually occurs on the upper lip and is aggravated by shaving, but it also may occur on the neck or groin area.
There are various forms of folliculitis, depending on the bacteria involved and the affected area.
Deep folliculitis, which affects the entire hair follicle instead of just the top portion, is very painful.
Symptoms include:
Rash
Pimple-looking bumps that may crust over
Itching
Treatments include minimizing friction from clothing, avoiding shaving and keeping the area clean. Often this infection will clear up without treatment.
Use only clean washcloths when applying warm, moist compresses to promote drainage. Topical and oral antibiotics or antifungal medications may be prescribed.
Please note that this material is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice or instruction. Consult your healthcare professional for advice relating to a medical problem or condition.
Can You Treat Skin Boils with Violet Rays?
Early American Energy Medicine
The Marvel Violet Ray Book of Instructions
Eastern Laboratories, Inc.
Undated (Early Twentieth Century)
...All human ailments, with the exception of highly infectious and contagious diseases, are traceable to one cause: Imperfect circulation and impoverished blood.
During our youth, when we take plenty of exercise, enjoy sound sleep, our blood is rich and we insured of a copious supply to every part of our body.
Gradually, as we grow older, we pursue a more sedate mode of living and our circulation slows down at the same time. The flow of blood through our veins is slower and our whole body suffers.
SUMMARY EFFECT OF VIOLET RAY TREATMENT
When daily treatments are given with Violet Rays the following effects are observed:
Return of Sleep.
Increase of strength and vital energy.
Increase in cheerfulness and power for work.
Improvement in appetite, digestion, etc.
Increase of blood supply to the point of application.
General increase of local nutrition and progressive improvement in the general functions.
Increase of secretions.
Soothing effect on the nervous system.
Increase of oxygen in the blood. (Ozone being driven directly through the skin into the tissues, accomplishing "ozonization" of the blood.)
Read About Violet Ray Treatment for Boils, Furunculosis and Other Diseases....Interesting Reading....
The Marvel Violet Ray Book of Instructions
Eastern Laboratories, Inc.
Undated (Early Twentieth Century)
...All human ailments, with the exception of highly infectious and contagious diseases, are traceable to one cause: Imperfect circulation and impoverished blood.
During our youth, when we take plenty of exercise, enjoy sound sleep, our blood is rich and we insured of a copious supply to every part of our body.
Gradually, as we grow older, we pursue a more sedate mode of living and our circulation slows down at the same time. The flow of blood through our veins is slower and our whole body suffers.
SUMMARY EFFECT OF VIOLET RAY TREATMENT
When daily treatments are given with Violet Rays the following effects are observed:
Return of Sleep.
Increase of strength and vital energy.
Increase in cheerfulness and power for work.
Improvement in appetite, digestion, etc.
Increase of blood supply to the point of application.
General increase of local nutrition and progressive improvement in the general functions.
Increase of secretions.
Soothing effect on the nervous system.
Increase of oxygen in the blood. (Ozone being driven directly through the skin into the tissues, accomplishing "ozonization" of the blood.)
Read About Violet Ray Treatment for Boils, Furunculosis and Other Diseases....Interesting Reading....
Monday, October 31, 2005
What is The Meaning Of Folliculitis?
The noun folliculitis has one meaning:
inflammation of a hair follicle
Folliculitis, is inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin.
Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing, blockage of the follicle, or shaving.
In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph).
Barber's itch is a staph infection of the hair follicles in the bearded area of the face, usually the upper lip.
Shaving aggravates the condition.
Tinea barbae is similar to barber's itch, but the infection is caused by a fungus.
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a disorder occurring primarily in men of African extraction.
If curly beard hairs are cut too short, they may curve back into the skin and cause inflammation.
inflammation of a hair follicle
Folliculitis, is inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin.
Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing, blockage of the follicle, or shaving.
In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph).
Barber's itch is a staph infection of the hair follicles in the bearded area of the face, usually the upper lip.
Shaving aggravates the condition.
Tinea barbae is similar to barber's itch, but the infection is caused by a fungus.
Pseudofolliculitis barbae is a disorder occurring primarily in men of African extraction.
If curly beard hairs are cut too short, they may curve back into the skin and cause inflammation.
Willis High School Football Player Was Hospitalized
.....The football player was discharged from Conroe Regional Medical Center Friday, according CRMC spokeswoman Fritz Guthrie...
....However, one Conroe woman told The Courier a staph infection that spread from her grandson, a football player at Oak Ridge High School, to his mother and father sent the father to the hospital in serious condition. Bertha Burson's grandson first had a staph infection last year....
...Staph bacteria can cause boils, impetigo, folliculitis, cellulites and toxic shock syndrome. In 2002, there was such a large outbreak of boils among athletic teams in Texas that the Texas Department of Health....
Read More Here
....However, one Conroe woman told The Courier a staph infection that spread from her grandson, a football player at Oak Ridge High School, to his mother and father sent the father to the hospital in serious condition. Bertha Burson's grandson first had a staph infection last year....
...Staph bacteria can cause boils, impetigo, folliculitis, cellulites and toxic shock syndrome. In 2002, there was such a large outbreak of boils among athletic teams in Texas that the Texas Department of Health....
Read More Here
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Folliculitis
.....With common names like hot tub folliculitis and barber's itch, folliculitis may sound more like a bad joke than a skin disorder. But folliculitis, an infection of the hair follicles, is no laughing matter. Severe cases may cause permanent hair loss and scarring....
Want To Know More About Folliculitis? Read Here!
Want To Know More About Folliculitis? Read Here!
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Features Found in Staphylococci
If you are interested in learning more about the bacteria that cause boils etc...
.....1. The Carrier State:
• Staphylococcus aureus is not normal flora, but it transiently colonizes the
nasopharynx of up to 30% of the population.
• Colonization can occur in the nasopharynx, skin, and vagina.
• Increased chances of being colonized occur in medical personnel, diabetics, and IV drug users.....
....2. Direct Infection:
• Skin: folliculitis, furuncles, carbuncles, abscesses, cellulitis, and wound
infection.
• Deep Infection: often post trama and/or surgery e.g., osteomyelitis.....
You Can Read and Download the Document Here (pdf-format)
This document also contians some links to Pitures of Boils, Furuncles and Carbuncles.
.....1. The Carrier State:
• Staphylococcus aureus is not normal flora, but it transiently colonizes the
nasopharynx of up to 30% of the population.
• Colonization can occur in the nasopharynx, skin, and vagina.
• Increased chances of being colonized occur in medical personnel, diabetics, and IV drug users.....
....2. Direct Infection:
• Skin: folliculitis, furuncles, carbuncles, abscesses, cellulitis, and wound
infection.
• Deep Infection: often post trama and/or surgery e.g., osteomyelitis.....
You Can Read and Download the Document Here (pdf-format)
This document also contians some links to Pitures of Boils, Furuncles and Carbuncles.
Boils And Carbuncles - Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference Guide - Boils And Carbuncles
With medication advices...Consider using an antibiotic if...
...A boil (furuncle) is an acute infection of a hair follicle, usually by Staphylococcus aureus. Boils arise in hair-bearing sites, particularly where there is friction, occlusion, and perspiration....
You can Download the Guide Here (pdf-format)
With medication advices...Consider using an antibiotic if...
...A boil (furuncle) is an acute infection of a hair follicle, usually by Staphylococcus aureus. Boils arise in hair-bearing sites, particularly where there is friction, occlusion, and perspiration....
You can Download the Guide Here (pdf-format)
Monday, October 24, 2005
Pictures of Boils Fooiculities Nigerian Shin Disease Furnucle...
Pictures and descriptions of
STAPHYLOCOCCAL INFECTION NIGERIAN SHIN DISEASE FOLLICULITIS SCARRING BOIL CELLULITIS FURUNCLE and more...
....This healthy 9-year-old boy developed large tender deep seated boils many capped with purplent draining pustules. Shortly before admission to the hospital he developed a fever to 38.5 degrees C, tender fluctuant local lymph nodes, and overlying cellulitis....
....A 22-year-old woman complained of ichy follicular pustules on both shins for 7 years. Treatment with several antibiotics gave only temporary releif....
View and Read more Here
STAPHYLOCOCCAL INFECTION NIGERIAN SHIN DISEASE FOLLICULITIS SCARRING BOIL CELLULITIS FURUNCLE and more...
....This healthy 9-year-old boy developed large tender deep seated boils many capped with purplent draining pustules. Shortly before admission to the hospital he developed a fever to 38.5 degrees C, tender fluctuant local lymph nodes, and overlying cellulitis....
....A 22-year-old woman complained of ichy follicular pustules on both shins for 7 years. Treatment with several antibiotics gave only temporary releif....
View and Read more Here
Prison Skin Infection Could Spread
Life behind bars — with its close contact and sharing of soap and towels — has contributed to several prison and jail outbreaks of a hard-to-treat skin infection that health officials fear could easily spread to the outside.....
Read More Here
Read More Here
Friday, October 21, 2005
Pustules
A pustule is a localized collection of yellow–green fluid containing polymor-phonuclear leucocytes and their breakdown products.
Pustules may appear de novo following neutrophil-mediated inflammation, for example in a bacterial folliculitis.
They may also be caused by gradual polymorphaccumulation in a pre-existing clear vesicle, as occurs in herpesvirus infections.
In this case, an initially clear vesicle becomes cloudy (a transitional stage sometimes called a vesicopustule), and subsequently, the more typical yellow–green colour develops.
The distinction between these two methods of formation is useful in differential diagnosis, but is not always easy to determine unless lesions at different stages are present concurrently or unless individual lesions are observed at intervals.
It can also be difficult to distinguishbetween an early vesicopustule with slightly turbid fluid content due to inflammatory cells and a vesicle with clear fluid content but a damaged over-lying epidermis, as both can be grey in colour.
It is therefore simplest to reserve the term pustule for established lesions with the typical yellow or green colour.
Healing pustules may form a scab or crust in some disorders, notably palmoplantar pustulosis where a brown scale develops as the pustule resolves.
Pustules of the same duration tend to be relatively monomorphic, so the presence of resolving lesions at the same time as fresh pustules implies an ongoing process.
Where pustules appear as crops, they are typical of varicella, in which new vesicles coexist with pustules and with necrotic oldlesions; pustules at several stages of evolution are also typical of chronic dis-orders, such as palmoplantar pustulosis.
The converse is not necessarily true, for example, the lesions of pityrosporum folliculitis tend to be fairly monomorphic irrespective of duration.
Pustules may appear de novo following neutrophil-mediated inflammation, for example in a bacterial folliculitis.
They may also be caused by gradual polymorphaccumulation in a pre-existing clear vesicle, as occurs in herpesvirus infections.
In this case, an initially clear vesicle becomes cloudy (a transitional stage sometimes called a vesicopustule), and subsequently, the more typical yellow–green colour develops.
The distinction between these two methods of formation is useful in differential diagnosis, but is not always easy to determine unless lesions at different stages are present concurrently or unless individual lesions are observed at intervals.
It can also be difficult to distinguishbetween an early vesicopustule with slightly turbid fluid content due to inflammatory cells and a vesicle with clear fluid content but a damaged over-lying epidermis, as both can be grey in colour.
It is therefore simplest to reserve the term pustule for established lesions with the typical yellow or green colour.
Healing pustules may form a scab or crust in some disorders, notably palmoplantar pustulosis where a brown scale develops as the pustule resolves.
Pustules of the same duration tend to be relatively monomorphic, so the presence of resolving lesions at the same time as fresh pustules implies an ongoing process.
Where pustules appear as crops, they are typical of varicella, in which new vesicles coexist with pustules and with necrotic oldlesions; pustules at several stages of evolution are also typical of chronic dis-orders, such as palmoplantar pustulosis.
The converse is not necessarily true, for example, the lesions of pityrosporum folliculitis tend to be fairly monomorphic irrespective of duration.
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Furuncle What Is It?
A boil or furuncle is an infection of a hair follicle. The follicle is the small hole in the skin where a hair is formed. Many people get boils. They grow deep into the skin. Clusters of boils are called carbuncles. Boils are usually found on the face, neck, breasts, armpits, and buttocks.
What Are The Symptoms Of Skin Abscess?
Skin lesion maybe seen.
Abscess will be in the form of open sore or closed, domed nodule.
There maybe localized swelling, redness and induration.
Affected area is tender and warm to touch.
Abscess will be in the form of open sore or closed, domed nodule.
There maybe localized swelling, redness and induration.
Affected area is tender and warm to touch.
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Skin Abscess
A skin abscess is a collection of pus and infected material in or on the skin.
Skin abscesses are fairly common. They are caused when an infection causes pus and infected material to collect in the skin. Skin abscesses may follow a bacterial infection, commonly an infection with staphylococcus. They can develop after a minor wound, injury, or as a complication of folliculitis or boils. Skin abscesses may occur anywhere on the body. They affect people of all ages.
An abscess can prevent deeper tissues from functioning properly. The infection may spread locally or throughout the body. The spread of infection through the bloodstream may cause severe complications.
Skin abscesses are fairly common. They are caused when an infection causes pus and infected material to collect in the skin. Skin abscesses may follow a bacterial infection, commonly an infection with staphylococcus. They can develop after a minor wound, injury, or as a complication of folliculitis or boils. Skin abscesses may occur anywhere on the body. They affect people of all ages.
An abscess can prevent deeper tissues from functioning properly. The infection may spread locally or throughout the body. The spread of infection through the bloodstream may cause severe complications.
Monday, October 17, 2005
Keeping Infections Off The Team
..A recent article in the News-Leader and an alert by the county health department have reported a significant rise in the number of cases of superficial skin infections in relatively healthy people.
....A break in the skin is all it takes for bacteria to gain entry and begin the process of developing an infection. When athletes share towels and equipment or trade jerseys during practice, the bacteria are passed from player to player, making the situation worse.....
...The best method of treating the spread of infections is to reduce the development of the infection in the first place. Proper hygiene is a must...
Read More Here
....A break in the skin is all it takes for bacteria to gain entry and begin the process of developing an infection. When athletes share towels and equipment or trade jerseys during practice, the bacteria are passed from player to player, making the situation worse.....
...The best method of treating the spread of infections is to reduce the development of the infection in the first place. Proper hygiene is a must...
Read More Here
Thursday, October 13, 2005
Skin Boils Video
Found this video, but unfortunately the playback is not available yet.
However, will check back frequently to see when it is available...
Video
Secrets of the Dead - Playback is currently not available
Scientists try to determine when syphilis first appeared in Europe.
KQED - PBS - 1 hour - Wed, Jul 13, 2005, 8:00PM PDT
(5 minutes 30 seconds)
GRUNPECK ( dramatized ): The swelling of the glands was followed by an abscess from which a putrid-smelling puss flowed for four months. ROBERTS: The second stage, which occurs about three to six months after infection you get a generalized rash. GRUNPECK ( dramatized ): They experienced intense pains in head and bones and soon boils appeared all over the body. ROBERTS: It's the third phase where you get considerable ulceration on the skin.
However, will check back frequently to see when it is available...
Video
Secrets of the Dead - Playback is currently not available
Scientists try to determine when syphilis first appeared in Europe.
KQED - PBS - 1 hour - Wed, Jul 13, 2005, 8:00PM PDT
(5 minutes 30 seconds)
GRUNPECK ( dramatized ): The swelling of the glands was followed by an abscess from which a putrid-smelling puss flowed for four months. ROBERTS: The second stage, which occurs about three to six months after infection you get a generalized rash. GRUNPECK ( dramatized ): They experienced intense pains in head and bones and soon boils appeared all over the body. ROBERTS: It's the third phase where you get considerable ulceration on the skin.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
What Is Homopaths Most Likely Choices for Skin Boils?
The most likely choices are Belladonna or Hepar sulphuris. If the boil has already formed, Mercurius vivus or Silica may be recommended to bring the pus to a head.
Homeopaths maintain that taking the proper homeopathic medication in the first stages of a boil or carbuncle will bring about early resolution of the infection and prevent pus formation.
Homeopaths maintain that taking the proper homeopathic medication in the first stages of a boil or carbuncle will bring about early resolution of the infection and prevent pus formation.
The Spread of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Gulf Coast
Hurricane Katrina cause another major storm..
...At least 30 adults and children in a Texas evacuation center show boils on their skin, according to the CDC. Preliminary tests suggest that some of the infections may be caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a drug-resistant bacteria.....
Read More Here
...At least 30 adults and children in a Texas evacuation center show boils on their skin, according to the CDC. Preliminary tests suggest that some of the infections may be caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a drug-resistant bacteria.....
Read More Here
Monday, October 10, 2005
Inmates Risk New Strains of Infections
This article shows how staphylococcus aureus can be spread....
Mark Stewart is afraid of infecting his fiancee and friends in southern Delaware's network of small, quiet communities.
A 45-year-old convicted drug user, Stewart is a likely carrier of a virulent bacteria called methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, which can lead to infection by flesh-eating bacteria. He believes he contracted MRSA inside prison in Delaware, where he spent six months recently on a probation violation.
In that stay behind bars, Stewart was exposed to bacteria by a cellmate who burst his own untreated boils. Soon after, a spot on Stewart's scalp swelled into a bump. ....
"Mark did have an MRSA infection," Dr. Stephen D. Carey wrote in a letter Stewart said he delivered to Robert I. George, the Sussex Community Corrections Center's warden. "He is likely now to be a carrier of that bacteria. The implications of this to your organization are to be determined by yourselves, however, he is again a carrier of the methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infection."......
Read More Here
Mark Stewart is afraid of infecting his fiancee and friends in southern Delaware's network of small, quiet communities.
A 45-year-old convicted drug user, Stewart is a likely carrier of a virulent bacteria called methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, which can lead to infection by flesh-eating bacteria. He believes he contracted MRSA inside prison in Delaware, where he spent six months recently on a probation violation.
In that stay behind bars, Stewart was exposed to bacteria by a cellmate who burst his own untreated boils. Soon after, a spot on Stewart's scalp swelled into a bump. ....
"Mark did have an MRSA infection," Dr. Stephen D. Carey wrote in a letter Stewart said he delivered to Robert I. George, the Sussex Community Corrections Center's warden. "He is likely now to be a carrier of that bacteria. The implications of this to your organization are to be determined by yourselves, however, he is again a carrier of the methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infection."......
Read More Here
Friday, October 07, 2005
Skin infection spreads here
This article shows how boils can be spread....
Skin infection spreads here
"This is a serious problem and we want people to be aware that minor sores and boils that do not heal really need medical attention," said Kim Geib, an epidemiologist nurse with the Nassau County Health Department....
In one recent case, a 4-year-old girl was taken to Baptist Medical Center Nassau with large, painful boils all over her body, said Geib...
Read More Here
Skin infection spreads here
"This is a serious problem and we want people to be aware that minor sores and boils that do not heal really need medical attention," said Kim Geib, an epidemiologist nurse with the Nassau County Health Department....
In one recent case, a 4-year-old girl was taken to Baptist Medical Center Nassau with large, painful boils all over her body, said Geib...
Read More Here
Wednesday, October 05, 2005
The Skin Is A Mirror Of Our Bodies.
The skin is a mirror of our bodies overall health. Skin eruptions are generally a sign of an extensive buildup of toxins in the body, overwhelming the bodies ability to destroy and eliminate them, and thereby depress the immune system causing the eruptions and an number of other reactions.
Many herpalists belive skin boils are caused by blood impurities and certain minerals missing from the diet. So, if you are prone to boils to take a look at your diet and take steps to remedy it. Have proper nutrition and eat lots of fresh vegetables. Also drink plenty of water.
Many herpalists belive skin boils are caused by blood impurities and certain minerals missing from the diet. So, if you are prone to boils to take a look at your diet and take steps to remedy it. Have proper nutrition and eat lots of fresh vegetables. Also drink plenty of water.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Acne Cures
by Dr. Edward F. Group III, DC, Ph.D, ND, DACBN
Acne affects people of every age, gender, and race. It usually strikes in plainly visible locations such as the face, neck, chest and back. Acne can be caused by a number of factors such as contact with an oily substance, use of certain medication, steroids, or the secretion of certain hormones.
Over ninety percent of acne patients respond to treatment, although the treatment may need to be continued for months or even years. Here are a few natural remedies that you can use to cure acne.
What Causes Acne?
As mentioned above, acne can be caused by a number of factors. Common causes of acne include contact with an oily substance such as mineral oil, vegetable oil, or petroleum and the use of certain medication such as steroids or the contraceptive pill.
However, acne is most often caused by the secretion of androgens, or sex hormones that are initially secreted at the onset of puberty. Androgens are male hormones but they are secreted by females as well. They stimulate the production of oil from the skin's oil glands. When these oil glands become overactive and the exit from the gland is blocked, oil builds up in the gland and they begin to swell. This is how acne forms.
A bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes normally colonizes this swollen gland causing the development of inflammation and pus. In particularly severe cases, the glands may burst into the skin and produce cysts. Recently health practitioners are associating acne with a fungus on the face. A clogged colon can also contribute to acne.
We recommend using a colon cleanser like Oxy-Powder to keep the bowel clean.
How Can I Cure Acne?
Home Remedies:
•A non-oily face wash that contains tea tree oil or echinacea can help to reduce the incidence of acne breakouts. Wash your face twice a day in the morning and evenings and rinse thoroughly with warm purified water.
•Avoid oily and chemically ridden cosmetics or any facial products that contain socetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate, and sodium chloride, parabens as these ingredients can cause acne.
•Give dry skin extra care, being sure to wash and rinse your face thoroughly and using products
especially made for dry skin.
•Natural astringent cleansers work to remove the oil buildup that may become blocked in the skin's glands. These products may cause dryness, itching, and redness, so be sure to use them only on problem areas.
•Oxy-Skin™ is also a very effective natural remedy for the elimination of acne.Herbal Remedies: Herbs such as chamomile, lavender, juniper, bergamot, dandelion root, and burdock root can be used to reduce toxicity and improve the overall condition of the skin. Echinacea and poke root are often used for their anti-inflammatory properties and red clover may be beneficial for its estrogenic action. Witch hazel has excellent astringent properties and may be very effective on acne. Here are a few natural herbal recipes to cure acne.
•Combine ground ginger with milk and apply to the affected area.
•Make a paste of honey and cinnamon and apply to the affected area at night. In the morning, wash this paste with warm water. Continue for one-two weeks.
•Mix lemon juice with cinnamon and apply to acne
•Mix ground orange peel with water to form a paste and apply to the affected spots. Wash with warm water after twenty to thirty minutes.
•Rub fresh garlic on acne at frequent intervals to acne.
•Use the juice of raw papaya to relieve swelling acne.
•Make a paste of salt and vinegar and wash off after twenty to thirty minutes.
•Rub fresh mint juice over acne.
•Make a paste of turmeric and vinegar and apply to acne. Rinse with lukewarm water after twenty to thirty minutes.
•Drink wheat grass juice to prevent and cure acne.
•Apply a poultice of ground sesame seeds and water on acne to reduce inflammation. Complementary Treatment
•Acupuncture: Stagnant of Chi in the channels of the face is said to be the cause of acne. Acupuncture performed on these points of the face may help relieve acne.
•Homeopathy: For patients with pustules and blind boils, especially on the face, neck, and back, may be helped by Kali brom. Selenium is often used for acne sufferers with oily skin, blackheads, and pustules.
Conventional Treatment- These treatmens we do not recommend.
Medication: Conventional acne medications may be topical- applied directly to the skin- or they may be systemic- taken internally. Medications include benzoyl peroxide, retinoic acid, steroids, antibiotics, oral contraceptives, and isotretinoin (Accutane.)
Therapeutic Injections: In severe cases of acne where cysts form and scars have developed, doctors have had some success with injecting steroids directly into the cyst to resolve the cysts and diminish the appearance of scars.Surgery: In moderate to severe cases of acne, doctors may use surgery to open up the blemishes and remove blackheads and whiteheads. Unlike medication treatments, the effects of acne surgery are usually more immediate.
For more information on acne remedies go to http://www.acne-answers.org.
About the Author
Dr. Group, the founder/CEO and clinical director for the Global Healing Center, heads a research and development team producing advanced, new, natural health protocols and products. To learn more visit http://www.ghchealth.com.
Acne affects people of every age, gender, and race. It usually strikes in plainly visible locations such as the face, neck, chest and back. Acne can be caused by a number of factors such as contact with an oily substance, use of certain medication, steroids, or the secretion of certain hormones.
Over ninety percent of acne patients respond to treatment, although the treatment may need to be continued for months or even years. Here are a few natural remedies that you can use to cure acne.
What Causes Acne?
As mentioned above, acne can be caused by a number of factors. Common causes of acne include contact with an oily substance such as mineral oil, vegetable oil, or petroleum and the use of certain medication such as steroids or the contraceptive pill.
However, acne is most often caused by the secretion of androgens, or sex hormones that are initially secreted at the onset of puberty. Androgens are male hormones but they are secreted by females as well. They stimulate the production of oil from the skin's oil glands. When these oil glands become overactive and the exit from the gland is blocked, oil builds up in the gland and they begin to swell. This is how acne forms.
A bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes normally colonizes this swollen gland causing the development of inflammation and pus. In particularly severe cases, the glands may burst into the skin and produce cysts. Recently health practitioners are associating acne with a fungus on the face. A clogged colon can also contribute to acne.
We recommend using a colon cleanser like Oxy-Powder to keep the bowel clean.
How Can I Cure Acne?
Home Remedies:
•A non-oily face wash that contains tea tree oil or echinacea can help to reduce the incidence of acne breakouts. Wash your face twice a day in the morning and evenings and rinse thoroughly with warm purified water.
•Avoid oily and chemically ridden cosmetics or any facial products that contain socetyl stearate, isopropyl isostearate, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate, and sodium chloride, parabens as these ingredients can cause acne.
•Give dry skin extra care, being sure to wash and rinse your face thoroughly and using products
especially made for dry skin.
•Natural astringent cleansers work to remove the oil buildup that may become blocked in the skin's glands. These products may cause dryness, itching, and redness, so be sure to use them only on problem areas.
•Oxy-Skin™ is also a very effective natural remedy for the elimination of acne.Herbal Remedies: Herbs such as chamomile, lavender, juniper, bergamot, dandelion root, and burdock root can be used to reduce toxicity and improve the overall condition of the skin. Echinacea and poke root are often used for their anti-inflammatory properties and red clover may be beneficial for its estrogenic action. Witch hazel has excellent astringent properties and may be very effective on acne. Here are a few natural herbal recipes to cure acne.
•Combine ground ginger with milk and apply to the affected area.
•Make a paste of honey and cinnamon and apply to the affected area at night. In the morning, wash this paste with warm water. Continue for one-two weeks.
•Mix lemon juice with cinnamon and apply to acne
•Mix ground orange peel with water to form a paste and apply to the affected spots. Wash with warm water after twenty to thirty minutes.
•Rub fresh garlic on acne at frequent intervals to acne.
•Use the juice of raw papaya to relieve swelling acne.
•Make a paste of salt and vinegar and wash off after twenty to thirty minutes.
•Rub fresh mint juice over acne.
•Make a paste of turmeric and vinegar and apply to acne. Rinse with lukewarm water after twenty to thirty minutes.
•Drink wheat grass juice to prevent and cure acne.
•Apply a poultice of ground sesame seeds and water on acne to reduce inflammation. Complementary Treatment
•Acupuncture: Stagnant of Chi in the channels of the face is said to be the cause of acne. Acupuncture performed on these points of the face may help relieve acne.
•Homeopathy: For patients with pustules and blind boils, especially on the face, neck, and back, may be helped by Kali brom. Selenium is often used for acne sufferers with oily skin, blackheads, and pustules.
Conventional Treatment- These treatmens we do not recommend.
Medication: Conventional acne medications may be topical- applied directly to the skin- or they may be systemic- taken internally. Medications include benzoyl peroxide, retinoic acid, steroids, antibiotics, oral contraceptives, and isotretinoin (Accutane.)
Therapeutic Injections: In severe cases of acne where cysts form and scars have developed, doctors have had some success with injecting steroids directly into the cyst to resolve the cysts and diminish the appearance of scars.Surgery: In moderate to severe cases of acne, doctors may use surgery to open up the blemishes and remove blackheads and whiteheads. Unlike medication treatments, the effects of acne surgery are usually more immediate.
For more information on acne remedies go to http://www.acne-answers.org.
About the Author
Dr. Group, the founder/CEO and clinical director for the Global Healing Center, heads a research and development team producing advanced, new, natural health protocols and products. To learn more visit http://www.ghchealth.com.
An overview of the MRSA problem in the USA by MRSAinfection.org
The Centre For Disease Control (CDC) estimate that there are about 90,000 deaths per annum related to Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI's) most commonly MRSA, also known as Staph infections.
About one in twenty Americans will contract a HAI during a stay in hospital but most states are not required by law to provide this information. Apart from the incalculable human cost the CDC estimate that this adds $5 billion to the national healthcare bill.
Other estimates put the real figure at twice this amount. States where it is mandatory to supply this information include Illinois, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Florida and New York.
A recent report from one of these states, Pennsylvania , came up with the following figures. Number of hospital-acquired infections in 2004: 11,668. Number of deaths associated with hospital-acquired infections: 1,510. Extra number of hospital days associated with these infections: 205,000. Additional hospital charges: $2 billion.
The survey was carried out by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4). Incredibly, these figures are almost certainly understated, as sixteen hospitals reported no infections at all! It is all the more unbelievable when it is a matter of record that the hospitals billed for some 115,631 hospital acquired infections whilst only reporting 11,668!
If these figures are mirrored ac ross the country, the scale of the problem would beggar belief.
The Archives of Internal Medicine, estimate that between 40 percent and 60 percent of hospital MRSA infections are resistant to first-line antibiotics and the percentage is increasing. This is based on examined records from 7 million hospital stays at one-fifth of U.S. hospitals.
As in other countries, MRSA infections occur most frequently among persons in hospitals and healthcare facilities (such as nursing homes and dialysis centres) who have weakened immune systems. There is a second type of MRSA infection and it is called Community Associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) and d ata from a prospective study in 2003, suggests that 12% of clinical MRSA infections are community-associated, but this varies by geographic region and population.
This is an unusually high figure when compared to a country like the UK , which has a high rate of MRSA but a very low incidence of CA-MRSA. The CA-MRSA infections are defined as infections that are acquired by persons who have not been recently (within the past year) hospitalised or had a medical procedure (such as dialysis, surgery, catheters) are know as CA-MRSA infections. MRSA infections in the community are usually manifested as skin infections, such as pimples and boils, and occur in otherwise healthy people.
There have recently been clusters of CA-MRSA skin infections involving Alaskan Natives, Native Americans, men who have sex with men, and prisoners. Factors that have been associated with the spread of MRSA skin infections include: close skin-to-skin contact, openings in the skin such as cuts or abrasions, contaminated items and surfaces, crowded living conditions, and poor hygiene.
The CDC is implementing a range of measures to prevent the spread of MRSA:
- CDC is collaborating with state health departments and academic medical centres to identify and promote effective strategies to reduce MRSA transmission in healthcare and community settings.
- CDC has launched a national evidence-based educational Campaign to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Healthcare Settings .
- CDC is conducting proficiency testing to assist public health laboratories in determining the antibiotic susceptibility of staph bacteria.
- CDC is building a national resource library of MRSA (PulseNet) to identify genetic patterns or relationships among different types MRSA that could be used to take public health action.
- CDC is researching the role of staph toxins that may provide answers to questions about why some MRSA infections are more invasive, or lead to rapid death.
But without an accurate picture of the scale of the problem, how successful can their efforts be?
The UK has a big MRSA problem but it is at least serious in its attempt to tackle it. One of the most effective approached taken so far is the mandatory requirement for all hospitals to publish MRSA infection data.
This has been successful in focussing the politicians and health managers on the MRSA problem. Results are being seen already. More successful again are the Dutch, who had a big MRSA problem but now have it under control. They took it very seriously, very quickly and implemented a rigorous hygiene and segmentation protocol nationwide.
The US needs to follow suit but not everybody thinks so.
The Governor of California has just recently vetoed a bill which would have required public disclosure of hospital infection rates! I guess he's not ready to say hasta la vista to the superbugs just yet!
There is a public campaign underway and you can join their efforts at www.stophospitalinfections.org
About the Author
© MRSAinfections.org 2005
MRSAinfection.org is a website dedicated to bringing you up to date with all the latest information on MRSA and the threat it poses to you
About one in twenty Americans will contract a HAI during a stay in hospital but most states are not required by law to provide this information. Apart from the incalculable human cost the CDC estimate that this adds $5 billion to the national healthcare bill.
Other estimates put the real figure at twice this amount. States where it is mandatory to supply this information include Illinois, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Florida and New York.
A recent report from one of these states, Pennsylvania , came up with the following figures. Number of hospital-acquired infections in 2004: 11,668. Number of deaths associated with hospital-acquired infections: 1,510. Extra number of hospital days associated with these infections: 205,000. Additional hospital charges: $2 billion.
The survey was carried out by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4). Incredibly, these figures are almost certainly understated, as sixteen hospitals reported no infections at all! It is all the more unbelievable when it is a matter of record that the hospitals billed for some 115,631 hospital acquired infections whilst only reporting 11,668!
If these figures are mirrored ac ross the country, the scale of the problem would beggar belief.
The Archives of Internal Medicine, estimate that between 40 percent and 60 percent of hospital MRSA infections are resistant to first-line antibiotics and the percentage is increasing. This is based on examined records from 7 million hospital stays at one-fifth of U.S. hospitals.
As in other countries, MRSA infections occur most frequently among persons in hospitals and healthcare facilities (such as nursing homes and dialysis centres) who have weakened immune systems. There is a second type of MRSA infection and it is called Community Associated MRSA (CA-MRSA) and d ata from a prospective study in 2003, suggests that 12% of clinical MRSA infections are community-associated, but this varies by geographic region and population.
This is an unusually high figure when compared to a country like the UK , which has a high rate of MRSA but a very low incidence of CA-MRSA. The CA-MRSA infections are defined as infections that are acquired by persons who have not been recently (within the past year) hospitalised or had a medical procedure (such as dialysis, surgery, catheters) are know as CA-MRSA infections. MRSA infections in the community are usually manifested as skin infections, such as pimples and boils, and occur in otherwise healthy people.
There have recently been clusters of CA-MRSA skin infections involving Alaskan Natives, Native Americans, men who have sex with men, and prisoners. Factors that have been associated with the spread of MRSA skin infections include: close skin-to-skin contact, openings in the skin such as cuts or abrasions, contaminated items and surfaces, crowded living conditions, and poor hygiene.
The CDC is implementing a range of measures to prevent the spread of MRSA:
- CDC is collaborating with state health departments and academic medical centres to identify and promote effective strategies to reduce MRSA transmission in healthcare and community settings.
- CDC has launched a national evidence-based educational Campaign to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Healthcare Settings .
- CDC is conducting proficiency testing to assist public health laboratories in determining the antibiotic susceptibility of staph bacteria.
- CDC is building a national resource library of MRSA (PulseNet) to identify genetic patterns or relationships among different types MRSA that could be used to take public health action.
- CDC is researching the role of staph toxins that may provide answers to questions about why some MRSA infections are more invasive, or lead to rapid death.
But without an accurate picture of the scale of the problem, how successful can their efforts be?
The UK has a big MRSA problem but it is at least serious in its attempt to tackle it. One of the most effective approached taken so far is the mandatory requirement for all hospitals to publish MRSA infection data.
This has been successful in focussing the politicians and health managers on the MRSA problem. Results are being seen already. More successful again are the Dutch, who had a big MRSA problem but now have it under control. They took it very seriously, very quickly and implemented a rigorous hygiene and segmentation protocol nationwide.
The US needs to follow suit but not everybody thinks so.
The Governor of California has just recently vetoed a bill which would have required public disclosure of hospital infection rates! I guess he's not ready to say hasta la vista to the superbugs just yet!
There is a public campaign underway and you can join their efforts at www.stophospitalinfections.org
About the Author
© MRSAinfections.org 2005
MRSAinfection.org is a website dedicated to bringing you up to date with all the latest information on MRSA and the threat it poses to you
Friday, September 23, 2005
Detoxification and Your Skin
by: Lori Stryker
Learn to help your body glow from the inside out. Nourish it with foods that are pure and natural. Remove harmful substances from your diet and you will notice a difference in the way you look and feel.
What is detoxification?
Detoxification is the process of removing toxins or poisons. We all know that toxins are harmful and cause damage, potentially even death if taken in certain levels.
Living cells, whether in plants or in the body, are constantly in the process of bringing nutrients and fresh substrates in while eliminating by-products and waste that is not useful to the organism. Therefore, detoxification is a natural, ongoing process in our bodies.
Keeping your body healthy requires maintaining all of its systems in good working order. Minimizing the amount of toxins you take into your system is one way that we can detoxify our bodies. Benefits of detoxification may include increased energy and improved health, better breath, reduced allergies, and potentially fewer aches and pains.
Wastes leave the body in the form of gases, solids, and liquids. Carbon dioxide is the gas that we exhale. We excrete other waste from the body after it accumulates in the bladder and in the bowels.
Other organs that play a major role in detoxification include the:
skin
liver
kidneys
lungs
Blood also plays a critical role in the detoxification process. It carries dissolved gases like carbon dioxide to the lungs, and then it is traded for oxygen through respiration. Both the liver and kidneys help to detoxify the blood by removing wastes and sending them to the urine. In the form of stool, unused solids are carried away.
Benefits for your skin via detoxification
Your skin is a barrier but it is not impermeable. Just as products that you use on your skin are able to enter your body through this physical barrier, toxins are also able to leave your body through the skin. Free radicals and UV light in the environment also damage the skin which over time cause it to show signs of premature aging.
How can detoxification help your skin? By minimizing the number of chemicals in your body, you help you body to function more efficiently. Eating well is one way to maintain healthy skin with a smooth texture, elasticity, and a proper level of moisturization.
Skin complexions troubled by acne and imperfections can also benefit from the inside out with detoxification methods. For example, vitamin A reduces the amount of sebum produced by the skin cells and therefore pores are less likely to become blocked.
Ways to detoxify your body
Some of the best ways to detoxify include:
eating a balanced diet
juicing organic fruits and vegetables
exercising regularly
exfoliation
using organic products for personal hygiene
Before trying any detox method always be sure to check with your doctor. People with serious medical conditions should also consult a doctor as these methods are not recommended. Pregnant women should not try these methods.
Eating a balanced diet
Nutrients in foods contain many elements that can help your body and especially your skin to remain in good condition. When your body is ‘happy’ and ‘efficient’, through detoxification, it will show on the outside.
Your skin needs:
essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6) found in oily fish and flax seeds
antioxidants vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene to retaliate against the damaging effects of UV light and free-radicals
minerals zinc and selenium to build tissues and heal wounds. Find these minerals in foods like seafood, nuts, grains, and vegetables
vitamin B6 to balance hormone levels, particularly for women that have pre-menstrual break-outs
vitamin A to help reduce sebum levels on the skin
potassium to help maintain elasticity, water to maintain hydration and flush toxins from the body
water to maintain hydration and flush toxins from the body
Juicing organic fruits and vegetables
Have you ever tried freshly squeezed juice? It is delicious and nutritious. You get a truckload of vitamins, enzymes, and minerals. The enzymes contained in vegetables and fruits help to digest your food so try drinking these natural cocktails with meals.
One important thing to remember is that you should always start with organic fruits or vegetables. Because most fruits and vegetables are sprayed with pesticides, using non-organic products means that you will be ingesting harmful pesticides too. Keep these toxic chemicals away from your cells in order to maintain their proper functioning.
Exercising regularly
Oxygen is vital to life. Incorporating exercise into your lifestyle brings this element into your body and skin. Studies at the University of Wisconsin have shown that oxygen reduces the effects of free radical damage and premature aging.
Sweating encourages the release of toxins from the skin. Working up a good sweat during your exercise program will help in the detoxification process. You could also try saunas and steambaths to encourage the excretion of toxins.
If you are not currently exercising choose something that you enjoy doing. Walking is a great way to increase your heart rate and pump oxygen through your lungs. Other ideas include yoga, swimming, cycling, and running. Whatever you do, choose an activity that you will be motivated to do on a regular basis.
Exfoliation
Shedding skin cells is a continual process. Dead skin cells sit on the uppermost level of the epidermis and they make the skin look dull and less healthy. Our clothes play a big part in helping to remove cells on a daily basis.
By sloughing off dead skin cells from time to time, you can stimulate the skin renewal process. Try any of the following methods once a week to naturally exfoliate your skin:
briskly towel off after a shower
use an organic scrub during your shower
use a washcloth during your shower
use a loofah (Important: keep it dry when it’s not in use to minimize bacterial count)
Using organic products for personal hygiene
Decreasing the number of synthetic chemicals entering your body through your food and personal products is yet another way to help detoxify. Modern research at the Herb Research Foundation found that the skin absorbs up to 60% of the chemicals in products that it comes into contact with directly into the bloodstream.
This means that chemicals, some of which are known carcinogens, are entering your body and potentially causing unnecessary harm.
The next time you need to stock up on personal hygiene products, look for alternatives to the chemically items offered in most stores. Using organic products decreases the number of preservatives and chemical additives your skin comes into contact with and therefore, that may enter your body.
References:
http://www.meriam-webster.com/, accessed October 26, 2004.
www.detox.org/skin.aspl, accessed October 26, 2004
www.saga.co.uk/health_news/article/D2164785-92E3-11D6-B8AC-00508BAEC55C.asp?bhcp=1, accessed Oct. 26, 2004.
Farley, Josephine. Organic beauty: look and feel gorgeous the natural way. Dorling Kindersley, London, 2001, page 66.
By OMC author http://www.organicmakeup.ca/
About The Author
Lori Stryker has been researching and developing all natural skin care and make-up for the purpose of offering men and women safe, natural cosmetics for everyday use. She brings to her research a specialist in human biology from the University of Toronto, coupled with a professional home economics degree and an education degree from the University of British Columbia, fusing chemical and biological knowledge with food, family and textile sciences.
You may use this article but any modification or publication of this article for fiancial gain must be approved of by the author. The author's name, Lori Stryker and her company's name, The Organic Make-up Company, needs to by noted when used.
info@organicmakeup.ca
Learn to help your body glow from the inside out. Nourish it with foods that are pure and natural. Remove harmful substances from your diet and you will notice a difference in the way you look and feel.
What is detoxification?
Detoxification is the process of removing toxins or poisons. We all know that toxins are harmful and cause damage, potentially even death if taken in certain levels.
Living cells, whether in plants or in the body, are constantly in the process of bringing nutrients and fresh substrates in while eliminating by-products and waste that is not useful to the organism. Therefore, detoxification is a natural, ongoing process in our bodies.
Keeping your body healthy requires maintaining all of its systems in good working order. Minimizing the amount of toxins you take into your system is one way that we can detoxify our bodies. Benefits of detoxification may include increased energy and improved health, better breath, reduced allergies, and potentially fewer aches and pains.
Wastes leave the body in the form of gases, solids, and liquids. Carbon dioxide is the gas that we exhale. We excrete other waste from the body after it accumulates in the bladder and in the bowels.
Other organs that play a major role in detoxification include the:
skin
liver
kidneys
lungs
Blood also plays a critical role in the detoxification process. It carries dissolved gases like carbon dioxide to the lungs, and then it is traded for oxygen through respiration. Both the liver and kidneys help to detoxify the blood by removing wastes and sending them to the urine. In the form of stool, unused solids are carried away.
Benefits for your skin via detoxification
Your skin is a barrier but it is not impermeable. Just as products that you use on your skin are able to enter your body through this physical barrier, toxins are also able to leave your body through the skin. Free radicals and UV light in the environment also damage the skin which over time cause it to show signs of premature aging.
How can detoxification help your skin? By minimizing the number of chemicals in your body, you help you body to function more efficiently. Eating well is one way to maintain healthy skin with a smooth texture, elasticity, and a proper level of moisturization.
Skin complexions troubled by acne and imperfections can also benefit from the inside out with detoxification methods. For example, vitamin A reduces the amount of sebum produced by the skin cells and therefore pores are less likely to become blocked.
Ways to detoxify your body
Some of the best ways to detoxify include:
eating a balanced diet
juicing organic fruits and vegetables
exercising regularly
exfoliation
using organic products for personal hygiene
Before trying any detox method always be sure to check with your doctor. People with serious medical conditions should also consult a doctor as these methods are not recommended. Pregnant women should not try these methods.
Eating a balanced diet
Nutrients in foods contain many elements that can help your body and especially your skin to remain in good condition. When your body is ‘happy’ and ‘efficient’, through detoxification, it will show on the outside.
Your skin needs:
essential fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6) found in oily fish and flax seeds
antioxidants vitamins C, E, and beta-carotene to retaliate against the damaging effects of UV light and free-radicals
minerals zinc and selenium to build tissues and heal wounds. Find these minerals in foods like seafood, nuts, grains, and vegetables
vitamin B6 to balance hormone levels, particularly for women that have pre-menstrual break-outs
vitamin A to help reduce sebum levels on the skin
potassium to help maintain elasticity, water to maintain hydration and flush toxins from the body
water to maintain hydration and flush toxins from the body
Juicing organic fruits and vegetables
Have you ever tried freshly squeezed juice? It is delicious and nutritious. You get a truckload of vitamins, enzymes, and minerals. The enzymes contained in vegetables and fruits help to digest your food so try drinking these natural cocktails with meals.
One important thing to remember is that you should always start with organic fruits or vegetables. Because most fruits and vegetables are sprayed with pesticides, using non-organic products means that you will be ingesting harmful pesticides too. Keep these toxic chemicals away from your cells in order to maintain their proper functioning.
Exercising regularly
Oxygen is vital to life. Incorporating exercise into your lifestyle brings this element into your body and skin. Studies at the University of Wisconsin have shown that oxygen reduces the effects of free radical damage and premature aging.
Sweating encourages the release of toxins from the skin. Working up a good sweat during your exercise program will help in the detoxification process. You could also try saunas and steambaths to encourage the excretion of toxins.
If you are not currently exercising choose something that you enjoy doing. Walking is a great way to increase your heart rate and pump oxygen through your lungs. Other ideas include yoga, swimming, cycling, and running. Whatever you do, choose an activity that you will be motivated to do on a regular basis.
Exfoliation
Shedding skin cells is a continual process. Dead skin cells sit on the uppermost level of the epidermis and they make the skin look dull and less healthy. Our clothes play a big part in helping to remove cells on a daily basis.
By sloughing off dead skin cells from time to time, you can stimulate the skin renewal process. Try any of the following methods once a week to naturally exfoliate your skin:
briskly towel off after a shower
use an organic scrub during your shower
use a washcloth during your shower
use a loofah (Important: keep it dry when it’s not in use to minimize bacterial count)
Using organic products for personal hygiene
Decreasing the number of synthetic chemicals entering your body through your food and personal products is yet another way to help detoxify. Modern research at the Herb Research Foundation found that the skin absorbs up to 60% of the chemicals in products that it comes into contact with directly into the bloodstream.
This means that chemicals, some of which are known carcinogens, are entering your body and potentially causing unnecessary harm.
The next time you need to stock up on personal hygiene products, look for alternatives to the chemically items offered in most stores. Using organic products decreases the number of preservatives and chemical additives your skin comes into contact with and therefore, that may enter your body.
References:
http://www.meriam-webster.com/, accessed October 26, 2004.
www.detox.org/skin.aspl, accessed October 26, 2004
www.saga.co.uk/health_news/article/D2164785-92E3-11D6-B8AC-00508BAEC55C.asp?bhcp=1, accessed Oct. 26, 2004.
Farley, Josephine. Organic beauty: look and feel gorgeous the natural way. Dorling Kindersley, London, 2001, page 66.
By OMC author http://www.organicmakeup.ca/
About The Author
Lori Stryker has been researching and developing all natural skin care and make-up for the purpose of offering men and women safe, natural cosmetics for everyday use. She brings to her research a specialist in human biology from the University of Toronto, coupled with a professional home economics degree and an education degree from the University of British Columbia, fusing chemical and biological knowledge with food, family and textile sciences.
You may use this article but any modification or publication of this article for fiancial gain must be approved of by the author. The author's name, Lori Stryker and her company's name, The Organic Make-up Company, needs to by noted when used.
info@organicmakeup.ca
Dermatologist: The Most Qualified Physician for Skin Problems
by: Michael Sanford
The skin is the largest and most visible organ of the body. It reflects the health of the body and acts as a barrier against injury and bacteria. Sadly, at one time or another, nearly everyone has some type of skin disease that only a skin doctor can absolutely give the scientific explanation for those skin problems.
Dermatologist is a medical doctor specializing on the study of the skin, diseases of the skin and the relationship of cutaneous lesions to systemic disease. Dermatologist is a medical doctor trained to usually combine several activities like seeing patients in public hospitals and/or in private practices, acting as consultants to other specialists, teaching and delving into clinical or basic research.
The dermatologist must have expertise in basic sciences including pathology, biochemistry, physics, physiology, microbiology and endocrinology. Because skin diseases are often associated with internal conditions, dermatologist must also be familiar with all the other medical specialties because of their consultant work.
Dermatologist likewise perform skin surgery in several situations like preventing or providing early control of disease such as skin cancer; improve skin’s appearance by removing growths, discolorations or damage caused by ageing; and to establish a definite diagnosis.
There are several responsibilities that dermatologist has including examining patients, performing biopsies and other diagnostic techniques of dermatology, interpreting test results and evaluating examination findings before prescribing treatments, including x-ray therapy, physical therapy and medication.
Dermatological services are as well managed by dermatologist like formulating plans and procedures for dermatological services, scheduling operation of diagnostic and treatment facilities, and assigning nurses, physical therapists, x-ray therapists and other medical technicians. The dermatologist advises on the types and quantity of dermatological supplies and equipment, coordinate dermatological services with other medical activities.
There are however several types of health care providers who can take care of your skin conditions aside from dermatologist. The first thing that you need to know about picking a skin specialist is the probability that you are really badly in need to see a specialist as sometimes your condition may not need the specialist. Therefore, it is important that you know when you really need to see a dermatologist.
Some conditions are exclusively treated by a dermatologist especially with severe forms of common diseases such as acne, rosacea and atopic dermatitis. Most skin cancers are treated by dermatologist, sometimes in conjunction with a surgeon. There is also the dermatologist who utilizes various specialized laboratory procedures to diagnose disorders characterized by defective responses of the body’s immune system.
Getting a referral from your physician is a great help and of high importance in finding the right dermatologist who will be working with you. It is important that you are assured that the dermatologist has the right credentials for the medical procedure(s) that your skin demands. You may have to do some preliminary check that will enable you to be prepared and educated prior to your consultation.
Such steps are critical as it will help you achieve a successful outcome. You have to have a give-and-take dialogue assuring that you and your dermatologist have the same vision of what you want the end result to be as well as your expectations are realistic. The communication between you and the skin doctor is of most importance as you are considering things about your skin or associated problems.
About The Author
Michael Sanford
For more infoormation on acne skin care please visit http://www.no-more-acne.org
The skin is the largest and most visible organ of the body. It reflects the health of the body and acts as a barrier against injury and bacteria. Sadly, at one time or another, nearly everyone has some type of skin disease that only a skin doctor can absolutely give the scientific explanation for those skin problems.
Dermatologist is a medical doctor specializing on the study of the skin, diseases of the skin and the relationship of cutaneous lesions to systemic disease. Dermatologist is a medical doctor trained to usually combine several activities like seeing patients in public hospitals and/or in private practices, acting as consultants to other specialists, teaching and delving into clinical or basic research.
The dermatologist must have expertise in basic sciences including pathology, biochemistry, physics, physiology, microbiology and endocrinology. Because skin diseases are often associated with internal conditions, dermatologist must also be familiar with all the other medical specialties because of their consultant work.
Dermatologist likewise perform skin surgery in several situations like preventing or providing early control of disease such as skin cancer; improve skin’s appearance by removing growths, discolorations or damage caused by ageing; and to establish a definite diagnosis.
There are several responsibilities that dermatologist has including examining patients, performing biopsies and other diagnostic techniques of dermatology, interpreting test results and evaluating examination findings before prescribing treatments, including x-ray therapy, physical therapy and medication.
Dermatological services are as well managed by dermatologist like formulating plans and procedures for dermatological services, scheduling operation of diagnostic and treatment facilities, and assigning nurses, physical therapists, x-ray therapists and other medical technicians. The dermatologist advises on the types and quantity of dermatological supplies and equipment, coordinate dermatological services with other medical activities.
There are however several types of health care providers who can take care of your skin conditions aside from dermatologist. The first thing that you need to know about picking a skin specialist is the probability that you are really badly in need to see a specialist as sometimes your condition may not need the specialist. Therefore, it is important that you know when you really need to see a dermatologist.
Some conditions are exclusively treated by a dermatologist especially with severe forms of common diseases such as acne, rosacea and atopic dermatitis. Most skin cancers are treated by dermatologist, sometimes in conjunction with a surgeon. There is also the dermatologist who utilizes various specialized laboratory procedures to diagnose disorders characterized by defective responses of the body’s immune system.
Getting a referral from your physician is a great help and of high importance in finding the right dermatologist who will be working with you. It is important that you are assured that the dermatologist has the right credentials for the medical procedure(s) that your skin demands. You may have to do some preliminary check that will enable you to be prepared and educated prior to your consultation.
Such steps are critical as it will help you achieve a successful outcome. You have to have a give-and-take dialogue assuring that you and your dermatologist have the same vision of what you want the end result to be as well as your expectations are realistic. The communication between you and the skin doctor is of most importance as you are considering things about your skin or associated problems.
About The Author
Michael Sanford
For more infoormation on acne skin care please visit http://www.no-more-acne.org
I am struck down by a plague of boils, but saved by a free health service - Columns
Found this article at http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FQP/is_4620_132/ai_96892372
I am currently very ill indeed, so much so that, if there is any lapse in care, I shall be headed for disaster. As you may recall, I went on holiday to the Caribbean island of Tobago. Now Tam in the island's only hospital, in Scarborough, the capital -- though, as I lie in bed, I am barely able to distinguish between Scarborough, Yorkshire, and Scarborough, Tobago.
I arrived here last Monday, my entire system poisoned by a marauding pack of boils. They had latched on to my left buttock, and spread from there, causing havoc throughout my physical system.
I have spent nights in howling pain. I applied a local remedy of pepper leaves and soft candle. But the boils appeared to thrive on these local medicines. I turned to a professionally qualified pharmacist, who drew up a poultice according to modern medical practice, but again to no avail. What began as boils turned to abscesses and finally to carbuncles. Mrs Howe worked tirelessly to find remedies from all over the computerised globe.
After 14 days, including Christmas and New Year, I had lost so much weight that I was hardly recognisable. To Mrs Howe and me, the abscesses had assumed a collective social personality -- a Norse god, Viking maybe.
Finally, there was no avoiding the surgeon's blade. My friends, all of them, warned me against the local health service. The local hospital was a deathtrap, they said. Yet on every occasion I probed their complaints to get more precise details, the truth dissolved into thin air.
A Victorian hospital it certainly is, and ramshackle, too.
Asbestos predominates in the architecture, and everything that is backward in third-world hospitals exists here. But I am an NHS man. I called the dingy place and got an appointment for three hours later. I arrived on time. After a few questions, an examination of the crucial organs was carried out immediately.
Mrs Howe, who works in middle management at a hospital in London, confirmed that the pre-operative procedures were fine. Within half an hour of arriving, I was being wheeled into the theatre and an anaesthetist was stroking my face into oblivion. Ten minutes later, the mother of all battles against carbuncles was won -- under the local health service, all for free.
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I am currently very ill indeed, so much so that, if there is any lapse in care, I shall be headed for disaster. As you may recall, I went on holiday to the Caribbean island of Tobago. Now Tam in the island's only hospital, in Scarborough, the capital -- though, as I lie in bed, I am barely able to distinguish between Scarborough, Yorkshire, and Scarborough, Tobago.
I arrived here last Monday, my entire system poisoned by a marauding pack of boils. They had latched on to my left buttock, and spread from there, causing havoc throughout my physical system.
I have spent nights in howling pain. I applied a local remedy of pepper leaves and soft candle. But the boils appeared to thrive on these local medicines. I turned to a professionally qualified pharmacist, who drew up a poultice according to modern medical practice, but again to no avail. What began as boils turned to abscesses and finally to carbuncles. Mrs Howe worked tirelessly to find remedies from all over the computerised globe.
After 14 days, including Christmas and New Year, I had lost so much weight that I was hardly recognisable. To Mrs Howe and me, the abscesses had assumed a collective social personality -- a Norse god, Viking maybe.
Finally, there was no avoiding the surgeon's blade. My friends, all of them, warned me against the local health service. The local hospital was a deathtrap, they said. Yet on every occasion I probed their complaints to get more precise details, the truth dissolved into thin air.
A Victorian hospital it certainly is, and ramshackle, too.
Asbestos predominates in the architecture, and everything that is backward in third-world hospitals exists here. But I am an NHS man. I called the dingy place and got an appointment for three hours later. I arrived on time. After a few questions, an examination of the crucial organs was carried out immediately.
Mrs Howe, who works in middle management at a hospital in London, confirmed that the pre-operative procedures were fine. Within half an hour of arriving, I was being wheeled into the theatre and an anaesthetist was stroking my face into oblivion. Ten minutes later, the mother of all battles against carbuncles was won -- under the local health service, all for free.
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