Archive for January, 2007

Stress Reduction Techniques

Reducing stress makes controlling eczema much easier. In fact, studies show that keeping calm and having a positive outlook may be the best ways to keep eczema under control. However, in today’s fast-paced world, managing stress can be a challenge ... read more

Eczema – Allergens

Allergens in the air and in the food are often triggers for a flare-up of this disorder. If you can furnish a list on how your disease gets activated, the doctor may try to correlate this with a skin (prick ... read more

Atopic Dermatitis: More Susceptible to Other Medical Conditions

Having atopic dermatitis (AD), especially a severe case, increases the risk of developing these medical conditions:

  • Asthma. About 50% also develop asthma.

  • Hay fever. Approximately 66% eventually develop hay fever.

  • Skin infections. The skin of a person

  • ... read more

Shelf Life: Selling ‘Gamat’ To the World

It is soggy, sluggish, extremely salty, and smells like a toilet that has not been flushed for some time. CHAI MEI LING gets to know more about the primitive sea cucumber.

POPULARLY known by its local name, gamat, this little ... read more

Fighting a Common Kids’ Skin Problem

Millions of Americans have eczema, and it can be especially tough to treat in children.Four year old Zaire likes to bring his favorite super hero to the doctor’s office.

He’s here a lot- because of an itchy, scaly rash that ... read more