January 31, 2012
Most people don’t need to think twice about liberally applying a sunscreen during the summer or when holidaying abroad, although when the bitterly cold long winter sets in, applying sunscreen is the last thing on many a mind. The thing … Continue reading
Posted in Lisa's blog, skin cancer, women's health 3 Comments
Weight linked with acne in teenage girls – what’s the connection?
January 27, 2012
A study has just come out of Oslo that appears to show that overweight teenage girls have an above average chance of getting acne. Although there is no suggestion that weight gain directly causes acne, the statistics do show that … Continue reading
Posted in acne, Alexandra's blog 1 Comment
January 27, 2012
After writing the post ‘Can You Prepare to be a Mom of an Eczema Child’, it got me thinking how I can do better with hindsight. While I can’t re-write history, I want to list down the mistakes I made … Continue reading
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January 25, 2012
Hey guys So basically this is what has happened: My skin was not getting any better from the last time I blogged, and the itching at night was becoming unbearable and because I was scratching my skin was unable to … Continue reading
Posted in Brooke's blog, eczema 1 Comment
Does makeup really cover up spots and disguise eczema no matter how thick you apply it?
January 25, 2012
When I was a teenager I was one of those unfortunate people who suffered with both acne and eczema. My spots were fairly mild and the eczema was mainly round my mouth. My eczema always flared up with stress and … Continue reading
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British Nutrition Foundation Confirms There Is No Evidence That Sliced Bread Bloats Us
January 25, 2012
Despite a distinct lack of scientific proof, the start of the 21st century has seen a continuation of the claim that sliced supermarket bread made by the Chorleywood Bread Process (CBP)** causes bloating. A new report published by the British Nutrition Foundation in … Continue reading
Posted in allergy, general health, weight 2 Comments
Online clinic on thyroid disorders
January 25, 2012
talkhealth and NHS Choices in association with the British Thyroid Foundation and Sense about Science and sponsored by ThyroScreen have today opened an Online Clinic on Thyroid Disorders. A range of experts will be on hand throughout the week until … Continue reading
Posted in general health 5 Comments
Should allergens be banned from a household with an allergic member?
January 24, 2012
I came across an article from an recent Sunday Telegraph headlined ‘Food fight over allergy ban’ which investigated, once again, the extremely knotty problem of whether or not you should allow allergens into a household with an allergic member. There are … Continue reading
Posted in allergy, Michelle's blog 1 Comment
January 24, 2012
The weight loss is not going well. I’m at a standstill. I have a virus ….. and it’s making me feel exhausted and so I want to eat. I guess it’s no wonder I’m not losing any more weight. Doc … Continue reading
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