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Psoriasis natural treat - The alternative care
What is Eczema?
Treatment Tips for Eczema
Protecting Yourself from Skin Cancer
Grape Seed Extract May Help Prevent Skin Cancer
The Rise of Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies
How To Get Instant Clear Skin
Natural Skin Care Products based on Placental Extracts
Plazan Cosmetics News: Range of Plazan Natural Skin Care Products

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Psoriasis natural treat - The alternative care

Many people worry about the possible side effect of taking prescription medications.

It seems every day another medication is taken off the market because of serious or even deadly side effects. Many psoriasis patients are turning to psoriasis natural treat solutions. There are many natural psoriasis alternative care products on the market today from which to choose for relief of skin symptoms and the associated pain.

There are numerous skin creams on the market containing non-prescription medications to control the flaking, scaling, itching, redness and pain associated with psoriasis. While these products do not produce a cure, since psoriasis is a chronic condition, simply helping reduce inflammation and the relief of dryness can result in fewer outbreaks and therefore a solution to the symptoms involved.

Diet has been found to be an important solution in the management of psoriasis. Antioxidants such as:

  Beta-carotene
  Foliates
  Omega-3 fatty acids
  Zinc
  Copper

Have proven to provide relief from pain and improve skin outbreaks. A diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables and low in animal protein is recommended as for management of psoriasis, and is generally good for everyone! High fiber diets are important to clean toxins from the body since toxin accumulation is believed to increase the frequency and severity of skin outbreaks.

Dead Sea shampoos and other shampoos containing medications can offer relief of the flaking skin on the scalp. By shampooing with such a solution and following the instructions for use, significant improvement in skin condition of the scalp should be noted.

UVB phototherapy has proven effective in both controlling and preventing further outbreaks without any medication at all. It may prove even more effective when combined with natural solution presented above. The UVB therapy should be low dose and should never be used by someone with a history of skin cancer. UVB exposure should be followed by application of skin creams or oils to prevent dryness. Relief using this method will not appear overnight, but after several treatments relief should begin to appear.

What is Eczema?

Eczema is an inflammation of the skin and may be associated with an allergic reaction, although the cause is often unknown. Childhood eczema is sometimes found behind the knee or in the bend of an elbow and will often clear up by the time the child reaches puberty.

Eczema affects more than 15 million Americans and ten percent of all children have eczema.

The most common of all eczemas is Atopic and has been linked with asthma and hay fever. People of all ages can be affected, but there seems to be a trend for it within some families.

A common symptom is itchiness that can become very uncomfortable. The skin has an overall dryness, can become very red, and highly inflamed. Persistent scratching only worsens the condition and can cause skin infections.

If infected, the skin can weep and have cracks in it. Skin hydration must be maintained. ClearSkin-E Cream can be used for both skin hydration and to reduce inflammation.

Allergic Contact Eczema results when the body has a reaction to a skin contact with a substance that the immune system finds unacceptable. The reaction may be immediate, or can develop over an extended period of time. Some of the typical substances are nickel, perfumes, cloth, rubber, and tin. Some of the offending substances may be found of the commonest of items, such as rings, buckles, the buttons on clothes, watches, and other jewelry.

Irritant Contact Eczema is caused by contact with substance that could be encountered daily, such as soaps, certain chemicals, and detergents. Hairdressers and beauticians often find themselves with rashes and inflamed skin. As with atopic eczema, keeping the skin moist can help in preventing an outbreak. Herbal products, unlike remedies containing drugs, can be used often during the day without any adverse side affects.

Infantile Seborrhoeic Eczema can be very common for children under 1 year of age. The reason for this condition, also called cradle cap is not fully understood. While the condition is not considered to be serious, it can be treated with herbal products and usually lasts only a few months.

Adult Seborrhoeic Eczema can be more serious than the infant version. It can be found in the scalp and can spread to the face, ears, neck, and chest. The skin becomes inflamed, red, and can flake. Using a product, like ClearSkin-E Cream, that can hydrate the skin while also protecting against infections should offer quick relief for this type of eczema.

Varicose Eczema is a condition found in the lower leg. People in their middle to late years are found most likely to encounter this eczema. Poor circulation is suspected. The ankles are most often affected and if the skin is left untreated, ulcers can develop. Typical treatment is an emollient, especially one that can improved the general health of the skin.

Discoid Eczema most often is an adult condition. It appears as a small, coin shaped redness of the skin. Most often it is found on the trunk or lower legs. These can erupt or weep. Emollients are a usual treatment, but care should be taken that the skin does not become infected. [Treatment tips below.]

- this article courtesy of Native Remedies

Treatment Tips for Eczema

Treatments for eczema are like political opinions; there are many, many of them. An obvious plan is to stay away from substances that cause reactions. Keep the skin as healthy as possible. When bathing, use soaps that are not harsh to the skin. Do not use any cortisone products that contain steroids. Steroid-bases products are known to have many side effects and should be avoided. Natural products containing herbs should be used.

Diet is very important. Some common foods known to contain allergens that can aggravate the body are daily products such as milk, cheese, ice cream, and yogurt. Eggs should be avoided. Crustacean meat should be greatly reduced or avoided altogether. Lobster, shrimp, squid, prawns, clams, oysters, and other crustaceans can cause allergic reactions. Salmon should also be avoided along with calcium supplements and color dyes, especially Yellow #5. Additional allergens are products containing NutraSweet. Mushrooms sometime cause reactions to eczema patients and should not be eaten. Hot,spicy foods can cause intestinal inflammation which can cause outbreaks of eczema.

- this article courtesy of Native Remedies

Protecting Yourself from Skin Cancer

Skin cancer is quickly becoming one of the most common forms of cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately one million cases of skin cancer were diagnosed in 1998. Melanoma, the most serious form was diagnosed in about 41,600 people. An estimated 9,200 died from skin cancer in 1999.

These are certainly frightening facts. Are you at risk?

People with 50 or more moles are three times more likely to develop melanoma as those with 25. Be sure to visit a doctor regularly for a preventative skin cancer check.

As with any type of cancer, early detection is key to survival. The American Cancer Society recommends the "ABCD RULE" as clues to early detection, keeping in mind that non-melanoma skin cancers often take the form of a pale, wax-like, pearly nodule, or a red, scaly, sharply outlined patch.

A. Asymmetry: one half of the mole does not match the other half.

B. Border Irregularity: the edges of the mole are ragged, notched or blurred.

C. Color: the color of the mole is not uniform. Shades of tan, brown and black are present.

D. Diameter: the mole is wider than 6mm or 1/4 inch. Any changes in size should be of concern.

Remember to protect yourself by doing the following:

1. Select tightly woven, light colored clothing that is loose fitting.

2. Cover all exposed areas with a sunscreen of minimum SPF15.

3. Wear a wide brimmed hat.

4. Apply Vitamin C serum with your sunblock to increase its effectiveness. Topical Vitamin C serum, like our own GreatSkin C Serum has distinct activity as a free radical scavenger. It works on the inner layers of the skin to prevent and repair damage, support collagen, smooth lines, and even tone.

5. Use sunscreens that contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which are the most powerful agents for blocking out ultraviolet rays.

6. Avoid over exposure when the sun's rays are strongest, from 10 am to 4 pm.

[GreatSkin has a large supply of sunblocks and sunless tanners for your protection.]

Laser removal is great for benign moles. Dr. Van Wormer is a Board Certified Laser Surgeon - the only one in Texas or New Mexico and one of only 300 in the United States.

- this article courtesy of GreatSkin

Grape Seed Extract May Help Prevent Skin Cancer

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - March 26, 2007 - Chemicals found in grape seeds may help ward of skin cancer due to regular exposure to the sun, according to the results of an animal study reported Sunday in Chicago at the 223rd annual meeting of the American Chemical Society.

Researchers from the University of Alabama, Birmingham exposed hairless mice to ultraviolet-light. Some of the mice they fed a standard diet supplemented with grape seed proanthocyanidins, or GSPs, while control mice were fed a standard diet without this supplement.

Dietary supplementation with GSPs inhibited light-induced carcinogenesis, study chief Dr. Santosh K. Katiyar told the conference.

Mice supplemented with GSPs had up to 65 fewer tumors than control mice did. Moreover, the tumors seen in GSP-supplemented mice were up to 78 percent smaller than those seen in the control mice.

"It suggests that regular consumptions of GSPs as a dietary supplement may be beneficial for the prevention of skin cancers," Katiyar said in a written statement.

GSPs appear to inhibit suppression of the immune system caused by ultraviolet light. This is "an important characteristic of GSPs. which has not been reported by several other dietary botanical agents," Katiyar noted.

GSPs have antioxidant activity, and UV-induced oxidative stress has been linked to the induction of skin cancers.

Over exposure to sunlight accounts for more than one million new cases of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers each year in the United States. Effective preventive agents and strategies that can reduce or control the risk of UV-induced skin cancer is required to address this "pressing public health issue," Katiyar said.

Based on the current findings, studies of GSPs for the prevention of skin cancers in humans are warranted, the Birmingham team concludes. Grape Seed Extract

- article courtesy of Google Health News [Health/Skin Care]

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The Rise of Herbal and Homeopathic Remedies

All over the world, plants used to be the main source of medicine. Through the ages, herbalists have passed down knowledge about the healing and restorative properties of plants.

The rise of modern Western medicine was initially accompanied by a decline in the practice of herbalism in all cultures and we came to believe that synthetic chemicals were the best medicines to treat illness and cure disease. Although many modern medicines made use of natural products as their main ingredients (quinine, morphine, codeine, aspirin, digitalis, penicillin, reserpine and ephedrine to name only a few), most Western people saw herbal medicines as 'hocus pocus' or, at best, an 'old wives tale'. Few believed they could really work. The big pharmaceutical companies, who made lots of money from synthetic medicines, did not rush out to disprove this misconception.

More recently, however, many people have come to realize that modern medicine does not always hold all the answers. There has been a return to more natural, traditional ways of living. People are increasingly taking back responsibility for their own well-being and actively seeking out healthier and less stressful life styles.

This quest for a healthier lifestyle has meant that people are once again recognizing the healing powers of herbs. Even in the West, natural products are now widely available and herbalism is again coming into its own in a world which is becoming more health and environmentally conscious. While the therapeutic effects of many herbal remedies have now been scientifically validated, others are backed by strong traditional, historical and anecdotal evidence. Herbal remedies can work for you too - without many of the unpleasant side effects of modern medicines! In fact, there needs to be no animosity or competition between herbalists and modern allopathic medicines. They both have their place and have much to learn from each other.

Throughout the ages, Africa has had a strong tradition of herbal medicine. It is a continent rich in plant diversity. In South Africa alone, for example, there are more than 30 000 species of flowering plants, representing almost 10% of the entire world's higher plants. It is also a continent which is historically rich in links with ancient trading partners like China, India and Europe. More recently, colonial activity in Africa has meant that there has been a strong influence from the modern Western world on African culture and traditions. Indigenous African medicine is therefore dynamic and multi-faceted, often incorporating the best of many cultures in its knowledge base. In most African countries today, indigenous African medicine is alive and well. In addition to indigenous herbal medicine, due to its rich cultural heritage, Africa is fortunate to have access not only to Western allopathic medicine, but also to Western and Australian herbalism, Chinese medicine, Indian Ayurvedic medicine and homeopathy.

In the 'Lenaka' - the medicine chest of the African herbalist - one can therefore find herbs from all over the world, each carefully chosen for its potency in treating different ailments and conditions. In Africa, large sectors of the population still rely mainly on herbs for their day-to-day medicinal needs and one can find herbs sold on the street and in marketplaces throughout Africa. Plants are used in spiritual, ritual, symbolic and medicinal ways to cure illness, promote health, wealth and happiness and to communicate with the spirit world.

African herbalists are highly respected men or women, who are called by their ancestors to be healers. They may often be the spiritual leaders in their communities and undergo a rigorous period of training and initiation in which the rich oral traditions are passed down from generation to generation. Traditional healers are highly trained and are called 'inyanga', isangoma', 'ixwele', amaquira', 'nqaka', 'kruiedokter' 'bossiedokter' and many other names, depending on the area they live in or the language group and tribe to which they belong.

- this article courtesy of Native Remedies

How To Get Instant Clear Skin

Every morning we get up with the hope of looking even more fresh and beautiful. Our time is short but we have several promises to keep and miles to go before we sleep.Thus, within this short period of time we are all eager to learn how to get instant clear skin.

As you enter adulthood, you will experience several hormonal changes. As a result, you may suffer from multiple acne and pimple breakouts.

Age is an equally essential factor affecting the normal glow and shine of your skin. With age, your skin develops multiple spots, wrinkles and unfavorable skin marks.At once you start worrying about the remedies of such skin related problems.

Some Steps For Daily Skin Care Treatment:

If you want to save your skin from the daily wear and tear, you must always keep in mind some necessary steps and follow them religiously.

Follow a proper skin cleaning process:

  Try to exfoliate your skin regularly.
  Go for homemade products to make your skin heal from within.
  If serious you should consult your dermatologist for a more active skin care treatment

These steps will not only help you possess a clear and glowing skin, they will help to get rid of unnecessary acnes and pimples.

What more can you do for an instant clear skin?

You may be tired of going around with a strawberry look with spots and pimples all over you face. However, to get rid of such a bobby print look you need to maintain a strict routine.

You should follow a regular cleaning and scrubbing process together with application of masks and medicines. Special attention should also be given to your regular lifestyle and usual diet. If you are suffering from zits and pimples, stop eating chocolates, fatty and starchy foodstuffs.

Your diet should include lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and tons of water. A stress free life with lots of physical exercise is also a way to enjoy an instant clear and blemish free appearance.

Never forget to wash off your facial make up before going to bed at night. A layer of chemical on your face can worsen your skin condition to an extent where you can finally end up with lots of pimply structures and boils on your face.

Always remember to apply a moisturizer before putting make up on your face. Remember a regular soft skin is the first secret of instant clear skin.

Conclusion:
Your skin is an essential part of your external beauty and exuberance. Moreover, if you want to be the most hot and happening of every social and professional gathering, you must look forward to proper skin care treatments.

- this article courtesy of Plazan Placental Extracts

Natural Skin Care Products based on Placental Extracts

Do you know that Placental Cosmetics were first invented as an injection by Dr. Paul Niehans in the early 1930's? Placenta is the lining of the womb that is expelled after birth. Many cultures consider it rich in nutrients because the placenta is where the foetus receives nourishment.

Placenta cosmetics are believed to have many benefits for the skin. Originally, placenta was used to help preserve the youthful appearance and to improve the vitality. After that, placenta was used more often as a popular anti-aging product. It was called "Anti-Aging live cell therapy".

When placenta was first used in cosmetics, manufacturers believed that the cells extracted from the placenta promoted the stimulation of tissue growth and removed wrinkles. Natural skin care products with cell extracts have been proven to be more effective than those without cell extracts.

Researchers say their studies prove that people using cell cosmetics, you are less likely to become dependant on the products as you would with products made with plant extracts.

This, they say, is because cosmetics made from placenta cells are made with our own biological structure.

During the early years placenta cosmetics was considered a luxury only available to the rich and famous. The treatment was very expensive selling at up to $10,000 per injection. Today you can buy a whole range of Plazan natural skin care products including anti wrinkle creams and cosmetics masks based on placental extracts for as cheap as $30-90 . Particularly placenta collagen mask regularly used by Jennifer Lopez will cost you only $86.55

- this article courtesy of Plazan Placental Extracts

*Read about Placenta Extract products from Plazan [below].

Plazan Cosmetics News: Range of Plazan Natural Skin Care Products *

A Cyprus cosmetics company is set to revolutionize the skin care industry with its new brand of natural skin care products - facial creams, masks, cleansers based on placental extracts. The products were developed by Russian scientists who have pioneered the growing use of placental extracts in cosmetic care.

Plazan, which lists Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lopez, as one of its loyal customers, says clinical trials of the cleansers have shown dramatic results. A company representative said: "This is probably the most encouraging development in the skin care industry for many years. Our tests have shown that products containing the vital placenta extracts have a substantially improved effect on the skin over other products. We are incredibly excited by the results." He added the five Plazan skin care products were included in the program that clinched Plazan the International Gold Award for the best therapeutic technology in anti-aging prevention. The award was given at Intercharm, Eastern Europe's specialized perfumery and cosmetic exhibition.

Plazan hit the headlines earlier this year after pop sensation Jennifer Lopez revealed she used placenta facial treatments for keeping her skin looking younger for longer. The chart topping diva, also star of a number of box office hits, joined the number of A-grade Celebes regularly using the treatment originally discovered by scientists from the former Soviet Union. Her closely guarded secret was revealed in a world exclusive report on the VH1 show, The Fabulous life of Jennifer Lopez and Mark Anthony.

Placental cosmetics were first invented as an injection by Dr. Paul Niehans in the early 1930's. Placenta is the lining of the womb that is expelled after birth. Many cultures consider it rich in nutrients because the placenta is where the foetus receives nourishment. Placenta cosmetics are believed to have many benefits for the skin. Originally, placenta was used to help preserve the youthful appearance and to improve the vitality. After that, placenta was used more often as a popular anti-aging product. It was called "Anti-Aging live cell therapy". When placenta was first used in cosmetics, manufacturers believed that the cells extracted from the placenta promoted the stimulation of tissue growth and removed wrinkles.

Natural skin care products with cell extracts have been proven to be more effective than those without cell extracts. Researchers say their studies prove that people using cell cosmetics, you are less likely to become dependant on the products as you would with products made with plant extracts. This, they say, is because cosmetics made from placenta cells are made with our own cell biological structure.

During the early years placenta cosmetics was considered a luxury only available to the rich and famous. The treatment was very expensive selling at up to $10,000 per injection. Today you can buy a whole range of Plazan natural skin care products including anti wrinkle creams and cosmetics masks based on placental extracts for as cheap as $30-90.

- this article courtesy of Plazan Placental Extracts

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