Eczema

Eczema or dermatitis is an inflammation of the outer layer of the skin. Eczema can vary in severity and develop on any part of the body but typically occurs on the face, neck, scalp and the insides of elbows, knees. and ankles. Mild forms leave the skin dry, itchy, and inflamed, whilst in more severe cases the skin can become raw and broken, causing it to weep or bleed. However, this skin condition is not contagious.

Symptoms

• Rash
• Itching
• Dry, flaky skin
• Redness and inflammation
• Blisters
• Bleeding or weeping

Causes

The cause are varied and there are several types:

Atopic eczema

-an over active immune response to environmental allergens such as dust mites, animal hair, or dietary allergens

-stress, emotional upset, nutritional deficiencies or weather changes.

Allergic contact dermatitis

-develops when body's immune system reacts to a material in contact with skin.

-arise several hour after contact with material and settle down again within few days once skin no longer in contact with it

Irritant contact dermatitis

- cause by regular contact with everyday substances, such as soaps, detergents and other chemical based product which irritating skin

Action plan

• Get tested for food allergies test
• Eat whole grains, fresh fruit and vegetables
• Drink lots of water
• Take probiotic product which may reduce allergic reactions by enhancing bowel health and alter immune system
• Take vitamin C for boosting the immune system which may reduce eczema symptoms
• Eat food rich in essential fatty acid such as cold water fish, flaxseed,sunflower and pumpkin seeds
• Avoid food with clogging effect such as red meat, dairy product,  fried and oily foods
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol as these have dehydrating effect on skin

Dandruff

Dandruff is a common inflammation of skin which characterized by flakes of dead skin accumulating in the scalp and hair. It is thought to be due to a combination of imbalance in the oil-secreting gland of the scalp, fungal infection, hormonal imbalance and deficiency in essential  fats or zinc.


Symptoms

• Greasy, oily areas of skin
• Hair loss
• Itching and become more itchy if infected
• Mild redness
• Plaques over large area
• Skin lesions
• Skin scales with white and flaking or yellowish, oily, and adherent

Action plan

• Increase fibre intake which are high in a range of antioxidants, as well as minerals that encourage hair, skin and nail growth, a green diet can be good for preventing dandruff.

• Increase omega 3 fatty acid intake which high in food such as cold water fish, flaxseed, sunflower seed and pumpkin seeds that act as anti-inflammatory agent. 

• Take food rich in zinc to encounter low dietary levels of zinc that cause dull, unmanageable hair and even hair loss which including fish and pumpkin seeds.

• Avoid intake of high sugar, alcohol, refined carbohydrates, yeasts and dairy products which adversely affect fungal conditions.

Cirrhosis of Liver

A condition that refers to liver cells have become hardened and fibrotic. The scar tissue builds up and obstruct of blood flow in liver. Liver has many important function which include detoxification; blood sugar and cholesterol control; digestion and absorption of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. Liver is an organ that can regenerate well but in cases of cirrhosis, the liver cells hardly replaced to become a healthy liver.


Symptoms

• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Eye problems
• Fatigue
• Indigestion
• Jaundice
• Loss of appetite
• Low-grade fever
• Nausea

Causes

• Excessive alcohol use
• Damage from gallstones
• Bacterial or viral infections (Hepatitis)
• Obesity
• Poor diet

Action Plan

• Increase the intake of fresh vegetable and fruit that provide abundant antioxidant for healing.
• Consume food that rich in chlorophyll for cleansing and rejuvenating the cells.
• Eat more plain foods rather than heavily spiced or flavoured food.
• Avoid the intake of sugar, margarine, heated fats, fried foods, processed meats, pastries, caffeine,  refined carbohydrates and foods containing additives.
• Avoid the alcohol used

Backache

Backache can be a very tiring experience as pain is such a drain on the body's energy system. You may feel aches, sharp pains, gnawing pain. Back pain can be radiate anywhere from the neck, right down the spine to your tailbone. The pain can even move into the buttocks and hips too. Lower-back pain is the most common back complaint and a huge problem for many.


Causes:

• Back injuries
• Congesting foods
• Heavy lifting
• Kidney weakness
• Obesity
• Poor posture
• Scoliosis
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Spinal malformation

Action Plan:

• Eat oily fish, flax seeds, walnuts and avocados contain anti-inflammatory essential fats.
• Drink water about 6 - 8 glasses daily are required to flush out toxins and hydrate the body.
• Avoid consuming saturated fats and trans-fats found in margerine and baked goods as these can increase inflammation.
• Lie down with a hot-water bottle place under lower back. The heat is soothing to the kidney area and give warm relief to sore back.
• Do gentle stretches to release stiffness and prevent muscle spasms.
• Do not sit for long periods of time.
• Lose weight. The extra frontal weight will pull posture out of line and cause undue back strain.
• Get regular massages. This can help to soften muscle tissue and release pain.

Acid / Alkaline Balance

As our body cells perform their work, they will secrete acid wastes that need to be neutralized for health to be maintained. Therefore, we need to be alkaline to be healthy but are constantly creating acids in the body. The problem nowadays is that due to poor diet, a lot of people are more acidic than they should be. As maintaining alkalinity is paramount for survival, the body will take minerals from other body parts if the diet does not supply adequate amounts. For instance, calcium may be taken from the bones leading to osteoporosis.

            A body that has been overly acidic for a long time will be more susceptible to chronic or acute disease. For example, if excess acid store in the tissues and joints, arthritic symptoms could result.

Symptoms of Over-Acidity

• Skin problems
• Exhausted
• Headache
• Insomnia
• Acid sweat
• Excess stomach acid
• Indigestion
• Low immune system
• Inflammation

Causes

• High protein diet 
• Strenuous exercise (creates lactic acid)
• Intense perspiration
• Stress
• Drugs, both medical and recreational, tend to be acid-forming

Action Plan

• Eat more vegetables such as asparagus, carrots, watercress, celery and sea vegetables.
• Reduce intake of red meat and processed meat.
• Cut down the consumption of refined sugars, refined grains.
• Avoid alcohol ,drugs and tobacco.
• Deep breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques that reduce stress.
•  Chewing food thoroughly increases alkalinity as saliva is alkaline.

调节荷尔蒙分泌

如何调节荷尔蒙分泌，让自己的荷尔蒙分泌正常呢?下面教你5个方法：

　　1、给自己制造恋爱的感觉

　　恋爱使人年轻可不是迷信的说法。据日本科研人员研究结果显示：恋爱能大大促进女性荷尔蒙的分泌。结婚以后，生活安稳了，重新又回到工作忙碌的状态里，没有时间再跟另一半谈情说爱了。这可不行哦。偶尔尝试一下暂时放弃工作，和他不时地约会、旅游、或俩人参加一些社会活动，你会感觉到自己变年轻了。

　　2、让自己学会感动

　　最简单的办法就是看看恋爱小说，或爱情剧什么的，让眼泪哗哗流出，会有很好的效果。另外还要保持适度的运动以及保证身体营养的均衡，不要总是想着节食减肥。

　　3、保持正常而健康的生活方式

　　第二次世界大战中，许多女性的闭经就是在轰炸后发生的。盼子心切能引起不育，而害怕怀孕能引起闭经。所以，你要保持心情舒畅，多参加一些朋友的聚会等活动，注意生理和心理卫生，保持生活和饮食的规律化，让你的大脑处于正常的精神活动之中，这样才能使荷尔蒙分泌不出现“问题”。

　　4、不断刺激自己的嗅觉

　　闻什么味道好呢?一般来说，只要你不反感的味道都行。特别是西芹和茴香的精油，都能辅助身体，刺激女性荷尔蒙分泌。

　　5、给自己培养一个固定的兴趣、爱好

　　不要小看兴趣爱好这件小事。让自己有个健康的兴趣爱好是一件很重要的事情。它与荷尔蒙的分泌紧紧相连。因为爱好一件事物，能够刺激功效迟钝的大脑边缘。

心血管堵塞

伙伴们，

您知道吗？当血管堵塞不足70%时，人体无任何感觉，当堵塞超过70%进入晚期时，人体才会有不良感觉。按照血管横断堵塞的程度，一般分为： 

• 堵塞初期：堵塞80%无症状 
• 堵塞中期：堵塞达50%无症状 
• 堵塞晚期：堵塞达70%出现症状 

血管堵塞70%时出现的主要症状分为四种： 
一、脑血管堵塞：出现头晕、白天发困、记忆力减退。 
二、心血管堵塞 ：出现脑闷、气喘、心慌。 
三、血管堵塞 ：出现腰背发酸。 
四、肢体血管堵塞：手脚发麻发凉乏力。 

上述症状也是高血脂所出现的症状。 

高血脂会造成哪些后果呢？ 
如果血脂高不及时控制，血管会日益堵塞和硬化，造成严重后果： 
一、脑血管硬化（中风、脑益血、脑血栓） 
二、心血管硬化（冠心病、心肌梗塞） 
三、血脂堆积（脂肪肝） 
四、肾血管硬化（肾结石、肾衰竭） 
五、高血压 
六、下肢血管硬化（瘫痪、肢坏死） 

心血管一旦阻塞，后果不堪设想，大家千万要防患于未然！

祝大家安康！