Skin conditions

Dark circles under the eyes

A reader is eager for any thoughts or suggestions on this common problem. She says she always looks tired – with very noticeable ‘raccoon’ eyes – even when she’s had a good night’s sleep. more »

Skin bumps

A reader has six or seven movable lumps under her skin which refuse to go away. She’s had them for at least 12 years now. more »

Hair Dyes: They’re still dangerous, despite the restrictions

Just how safe are permanent hair dyes? According to the latest reports, not very, even though the main allergen – PPD (para-phenylenediamine) – has been severely restricted in most popular brands. more »

Natural ways to prevent sunburn

Moderate exposure to the sun has many benefits. Perhaps the most important of all is synthesis of vitamin D, a hormone-like substance that helps boost immunity and protect bone. more »

Chinese herbs better for skin disorders than conventional medicine?

Speaking of natural treatments, six doctors from such pillars of convention as the Hospital for Sick Children, the Royal Free and King's College Hospital wrote in to note the "striking clinical im ... more »

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Blog Speak

3 Nov 2009 | Lynne McTaggart - Wh... (jowddty)

The poisoned generation

Perhaps the most underappreciated health scandal in modern times is the fact that, every day, we are all subjected to some 80,000 drugs—virtually all of which have not undergone a single regulat... more »

23 Oct 2009 | Health from your Gar... (bshubbard)

Your good health is down to yo...

One thing is sure in this world: only you can establish total wellness and health. Unless you want it, and are sufficiently motivated to gain it and keep it, no amount of outside support will su... more »

1 Oct 2009 | Lynne McTaggart - Wh... (jowddty)

DNA: it's not destiny

When we become ill, most of us lay the blame at the feet of our ancestors: my heart problem is like dad’s, who had a dicky ticker; I’m likely to get breast cancer because it’s what m... more »

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Forum Discussions

23:36 | Health Conditions (KiwiGal)

Re: Lung Cancer

Thank you for replying, Talia. And you are right in that it wasn't necessary for me to focus on her statement that her friend was highly intelligent (even though he had 7 chances in 8 that his can... more »

17:57 | Health Conditions (meike)

Re: eczema

You have to remember with excema, it is not the skin that is the problem, but the fact that your immune system (fight anmd flight mechanism) is overproducing anti-bodies or histamines. these erupt fro... more »

15:34 | Health Conditions (talia)

Re: Lung Cancer

Kiwigal, you are right, there was no specific question, but I sensed that some help and advice was being asked for and yours, being the first, gave a rather negative and slightly unenlightening r... more »

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