Travel to Health

The earlier you find a skin cancer, the easier it is to treat successfully. Both  skin self-examinations  and professional  whole-body skin exams  are useful in early detection of skin cancers, including  melanoma , the deadliest form of skin cancer. In this article, we will discuss some common skin disorders. Tinea Versicolor Tinea versicolor  (see pictures here ) is a common skin condition caused by an overgrowth of yeast on the skin's surface.  The yeast normally live in the pores of the skin and thrive in oily areas such as the neck, upper chest, and back .  An overgrowth results in a fungal infection that causes uneven skin color, scaling, and sometimes itch. Tinea versicolor  usually produces few symptoms.  Slight itching may intensify when a person becomes hot. Causes of Tinea Versicolor Why some people develop tinea versicolor and others do not is not entirely clear.  The yeast which causes tinea versicolor...

Click  here  for a mobile-friendly version. Most people take bladder control for granted until it interrupts your ability to carry on an ordinary social and work life. In this article, we will discuss how to take control of your bladder. Signs of a Bladder Problem Inability to hold urine or leaking urine (i.e.,   Urinary Incontinence ) Needing to urinate eight or more times in one day. Waking up many times at night to urinate. Sudden and urgent need to urinate. Pain or burning before, during, or after urinating. Cloudy or bloody urine. Here we will focus mainly on  Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia  (B.P.H.) and  Urinary Incontinence . Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (B.P.H.) B.P.H.is a nonmalignant growth of the prostate gland. As the prostate enlarges with age, it squeezes the urethra that passes through it and can disrupt normal urinary function. The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland that produces the seminal fluid in a m...

The global foot ulcers and pressure ulcers is primarily being driven by: [1] Chronic diabetes A rampant rise in chronic diabetes affecting thousands of people on a yearly basis.  This is mainly due to the fact that people affected with diabetes are prone towards bruises and ulcers caused on feet and even other parts. Prolonged hospital stays Neuropathic diseases Reduced mobility   Increasing geriatric population With a rising awareness among the masses to treat these maladies, a higher demand for relevant medications is being felt, consequently propelling extensive growth in the global foot ulcers and pressure ulcers market. Wound Care Market  The global diabetic foot ulcers and pressure ulcers market is projected to exhibit a positive CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 6.6% between 2016 and 2024. Thanks to this, the market’s valuation will reach US$4.9 bn by the end of 2024, a significant growth achieved from an earlier revenue worth US$2.8 bn clo...

Pressure sores can develop even when you’re in confined for a short period. This includes people who must stay in bed or wheelchair because of an illness or an injury. Chronic diseases make it difficult for pressure sores to heal. These include diabetes and hardening of the arteries . Treating pressure ulcers involves reducing pressure on the affected skin, caring for the wounds, controlling pain, preventing infection and maintaining good nutrition. [2] Symptoms of Pressure Sores Symptoms look different at each of the 4 stages:. [1] Stage 1. The area looks red. It may feel warm to the touch. It may burn, hurt, or itch. The pressure sore may look blue or purple in people who have dark skin. Stage 2. The area is more damaged. The sore may be open. It may look like a cut or blister. The skin around the sore may be discolored. The sore is painful. Stage 3. The sore will have a crater-like look. This is due to increased damage below the surface. This makes the wound d...

Image Source:  Miles Harrison Info Graphics Low levels of both vitamin D and K2 are associated with poor outcomes in SARS-CoV-2 infections and both vitamins suppress the activation of NF-kB , the master gene switch for inflammation and production of MMPs . [1] Foods with Vitamin K2 Vitamin K is in many foods, but on average, most of what we consume is the K1 form found in plants. These eight vitamin K2-rich foods can help you achieve a better balance in your diet: Natto Eel Cheese Beef liver Chicken Butter Sauerkraut Egg yolk References Managing the Mortality & Morbidity of COVID19: The Case for Vitamin K2 Supplementation Top Foods High in Vitamin K2

Attention: Click  here  to view a mobile-friendly version.   In the aging human eye, oxidative damage and accumulation of pro-oxidant lysosomal lipofuscin cause functional decline of the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), which contributes to age-related macular degeneration . There’s a known decline in the of RPE cell function in age-related  macular degeneration . These are the photoreceptor support cells in the retina that are critical for the process of light into sight conversion. The RPE dysfunction is caused by : [11]    A build-up of metabolic waste products in the RPE called lipofuscin . An RPE oxidation burden that compromises important metabolic pathways . The ensuing dysfunction, distress and sometimes death of the RPE cells results in age related  macular degeneration . However, researchers believe that the real causes of MD could be multifactorial: Hereditary or genetic predisposition Environmental Nutritional But, age is the st...

Attention: Click  here  to view a mobile-friendly version. " India is, the cradle of the human race,  the birthplace of human speech,  the mother of history, the grandmother of legend,  and the great grand mother of tradition.  our most valuable and most instructive materials  in the history of man are treasured up in India only." - Mark Twain People who eat according to the rules of a traditional food culture are generally much healthier than people eating a contemporary Western diet[4]. Therefore, the author of four New York Times bestsellers Michael Pollan recommends[5]us to: Eat more like the French or the Italians or the Japanese or the Indians or the Greeks. Indian Cuisine India has one of the most varied cuisines in the world. Indians combine vegetables, legumes and grains with herbs, spices and dairy products to form the largest range of vegetable dishes in the world. The short list below provides you a glimpse of ...