Highly contagious, Athlete’s Foot is caused by one of two fungi – trichophyton and epidermophyton – which like to grow in the warm, moist areas between the toes. The fungi live off the dead skin cells and calluses of the feet causing inflammation, itching, burning, scaling, cracking and blistering.
Since fungi are so common but not everyone develops an infection, it is clear that persistent fungal infections must be a sign of (a) an imbalance in the body’s microflora which, when balanced, would fight off these organisms and (b) a weakened immune system.
Staying healthy is almost on everyone’s list every winter. But this year, in the midst of a pandemic, it may be even more of a concern than usual.
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As I welcome you to the Weekend Read, I think the best thing I can say here is that with each passing day we are a step closer to lighter days and, I hope, lighter
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At this time of the year one of the biggest concerns spoken about are the elevated amounts of alcohol that people may indulge in.
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People keen on having healthy looking skin are often advised to eat lots of fruits and vegetables. The scientific basis for this advice is the supply of vitamin C which is absolutely essential for skin health.
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Try as we might, there aren’t many reasons to embrace winter this year. An underlying jittery panic even for the sunniest amongst us, restrictions which seem to change hourly...
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I am often asked if one should take vitamins once you have reached your 60s. Looking after your health at any age is important and yes, taking vitamins are important .
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