Health Blog

We have all experienced that phenomenon when we have spent too long in the bath, the Jacuzzi, the pool or even a natural body of water - and our fingers and toes take on a whole new appearance.

They can become wrinkled and pale with the skin sometimes looking a bit bloated and strange.

Find out more about why this happens...

Rosacea (pronounced roh-ZAY-sha) is a common but poorly understood disorder of the facial skin.  Although it is estimated that over 16 million Americans - and as many as 415 million worldwide — are affected with this skin condition, many of them do not even realize they have it.

We share the signs and symptoms...

Acne is such a common skin condition affecting many at some time in their lives and for a variety of reasons.  Acne can appear in babies, teens, young adults and even beyond.  Acne can be a recurring condition just to add to the angst.

It is so common that it is considered to be a normal part of puberty and even adulthood with one in five adults possibly developing acne at some stage. 

Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to improve the situation and even clear the condition naturally... 

Warts on the hands can often appear and look like bumps on the skin, sometimes with a rough texture both to look at and to feel.

The technical name for a wart is verruca vulgaris and they often appear in those areas of skin that grow faster than normal due to a virus called human papilloma virus (HPV).

We share the signs and symptoms to look out for and what you can do to get rid of them...

Dark spots or age spots can start to appear as we get older, particularly over the age of fifty, with the appearance of small, flat dark areas on the skin.  Younger people can also develop these age spots if they spend a lot of time in the sun.

Dark circles under the eyes are a common cosmetic concern that can make you look tired, unhealthy, and older than your actual age. 

Find out more about dark spots on your face and dark circles under your eyes

When we have moles on our face, we may find them embarrassing and even a cause for concern. 

In fact, such moles should always be checked by a dermatologist or your medical practitioner to ensure that they are not such a cause for concern. 

When we bath or shower, it is easy to remember to wash all the regular areas but are you missing out on some of the less obvious places?

We share some tips on those body parts that you might be neglecting without realizing...

There are two serious skin conditions that can sometimes cause confusion. 

These are eczema and rosacea.

We share the differences, making it easier to tell them apart.

Heavy legs can occur by the end of the day but how can you help to relieve this?

By reducing swelling and relieving water retention. 

Age spots as well as wrinkles will often appear naturally as we age. 

But understanding why they occur can be the first step in our quest to prevent and event treat them.