Skin, Hair, Teeth and Eyes

Dental research has shown that inflammation of the jawbone can act as a seeding ground for a host of health problems including lethargy, poor concentration, irritability, poor sleep patterns, lower back pain, allergies and migraine. Focal infections in the head...

What Are Cataracts? Cataracts are 51% of the cause of blindness in the world today, and are the leading cause of impaired vision in New Zealand, with a large percentage of the elderly population exhibiting some signs of this eye...

Macular degeneration results in visual loss in the centre of the field. The retinal centre deteriorates in dry macular degeneration. Leaky blood vessels form behind the retina in wet macular degeneration. One of the most common symptoms is blurred vision....

Acne or pimples, is the term which is commonly used for inflammation of the sebaceous glands of the skin. The sebaceous glands are the glands on the skin which produce oil which helps to lubricate the skin which keeps it...

What is Eczema? Eczema (also known as atopic dermatitis) is a skin condition that causes dry, red, itchy, and rough skin. It's one of numerous varieties of dermatitis. The skin barrier function is damaged by eczema. Because of the lack...

What Is Psoriasis? Psoriasis, derived from the Greek word *psora*, meaning "fine bran-like scaling," affects 1% to 4% of the general population. This chronic skin condition manifests as itchy, scaly red or white flaky patches. These patches often appear on...