Archive for April, 2009

Chinese Herbs May Ease Eczema in Children

Chinese Herbs May Ease Eczema In Children

A traditional Chinese herbal medicine consisting of five herbs may benefit people with eczema, claim researchers.

A study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong evaluated the effects of ‘pentaherbs formulation’ on 85 patients aged between five and 21

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The Cause of Dyshidrosis

This the continuation on my previous post about a common type of eczema, Dyshidrosis or dyshidrotic eczema. In this post, we take a look at the common causes for this type of eczema.

While the definite cause

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Ahhhhh: Why Scratching Brings Relief

Oh, it brings such blessed relief and now scientists can tell you why – scratching an itch temporarily shuts off areas in the brain linked with unpleasant feelings and memories.

“Our study shows for the first time how scratching

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Vet: More Dogs Are Suffering From Seasonal Allergies – NewsChannel 9 WSYR


Vet: More dogs are suffering from seasonal allergies
NewsChannel 9 WSYR, NY
Manlius (WSYR-TV) – The itchy skin, the sneezing, the runny nose — all come along with seasonal allergies. But it's not just humans feeling the effects. The Manlius Veterinary Hospital has seen a big increase in the number of dogs also suffering from

Keeping Your Pet, Even With Allergies – North Country Gazette


Keeping Your Pet, Even With Allergies
North Country Gazette, NY
There is no species or breed to which humans cannot develop allergies. Fur length and type will not affect or prevent allergies. Certain pets can be less irritating than others to those who suffer from allergies, but that is strictly on an individual