Spring brings around the more than welcome rays of sun that warm your skin after a long winter, but before you know it, summer will be here and those rays will turn into potential sunburns. Sunscreen is the best tool we have for fighting the sun, however, chemicals in many commercial sunscreen brands have ...
Relatively new scientific findings indicate that neem may be useful for reducing anxiety and stress. An experiment was done to see what, if any, effect neem leaf extract had on these anxiety-related conditions. Fresh leaves were crushed, and the liquid squeezed out to produce a leaf extract. One group received salt ...
Amongst life's many "minor" conditions, athlete's foot is one that could turn into a major issue and could affect your overall health. Tinea pedis, the fungus that causes athlete's foot, and hides most commonly in warm, moist environments like showers and locker rooms, can spread from your feet to your toenails ...
Insect repellent can be more than a tool that helps us avoid mosquito bites. It can also help prevent the transmission of diseases. However, the repellent that you buy at your local pharmacy or grocery store might contain several substances that can harm your entire system. Neem has been studied as an effective and ...
Besides just the skin on our faces, the skin on our scalp is an area that can be a constant struggle. Our scalp can produce too much oil or can be too dry. Both of these symptoms set the perfect conditions for bacteria and fungi associated with dandruff, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, and many ...
Skin conditions can become a very challenging part of people's lives. Our skin is in constant contact with different fabric, substances, dust and allergens that can make living with a skin condition extremely uncomfortable. The pharmaceutical industry offers different remedies, however, many of them ...
Birth control in the modern age is more than an effective method to control pregnancy and prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It's also a viable tool for population control, especially in impoverished areas where resources are scarce and the population can't afford contraceptive methods, many of which have ...
While to many it might seem like a great challenge, a home garden can bring green space to your city, fresh organic vegetables to your table, and a great space to your community. Whether it's a large garden or a few plants inside your home, plants bring great benefits to your life – especially when provided with ...
Known more commonly as pain relievers, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are some of the most readily available and consumed medication worldwide. According to Harvard Medical School, estimates suggest that about 15% of the US population takes NSAIDs regularly (including both over the counter and ...
