Seborrheic dermatitis, or seborrhea, is a common skin condition that results in inflammation and scaling of the scalp, face, and neck. Although the patches hurt, they are not always uncomfortable. In most cases, seborrheic dermatitis doesn’t hurt. However, in a severe flare, seborrheic dermatitis can cause pain. Burning most often occurs when you wash your …
Tea tree oil is an organic compound that is extracted from the leaves of the tea tree. It is used as a natural remedy for a variety of skin conditions, including seborrheic dermatitis. In fact, tea tree oil is a popular choice for people looking to treat seborrheic dermatitis and if often recommended by experts. …
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There are many antifungal creams that can help you treat seborrheic dermatitis. I found applying an antifungal cream twice a day when my seborrheic dermatitis flares reduces the itch and helps my skin recover faster. There are a few topical antifungal fomulations around. Even though most of them are not marketed specifically for seborrheic dermatitis, …
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that can be caused by an overproduction of sebum, a natural oil found on the skin. Some people are more prone to this condition than others, and it can be difficult to treat. Olive oil is a popular home remedy for seborrheic dermatitis. Some people believe that it …
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Seborrheic dermatitis is often misdiagnosed as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and a myriad of other skin diseases. Not only that, many people, even doctors, don’t really know what is seborrheic dermatitis. Is it a fungal infection? Is it an allergic reaction? Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that occurs in areas high in sebaceous glands, like …
When my seborrheic dermatitis first got severe, I spent about 6 months eliminating foods. I initially blamed chicken for the break outs. I then stopped gluten. But my SD flare ups continued. Then I realized that stress, lack of sleep and other triggers were causing my seborrheic dermatitis to worsen. There is no evidence that …
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes red, itchy patches on the scalp, face, neck, and upper chest. SD is potentially a life-long condition. People with seborrheic dermatitis often use products to treat the condition, including moisturizers and topical treatments like creams and lotions containing petroleum jelly. Vaseline is 100% petroleum jelly and …
Dryness and itchiness are key symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis, so finding a moisturizer that helps alleviate these symptoms is essential. Some moisturizers can be irritating to the skin due to various active ingredients and chemicals. However, a good facial moisturizer that is suitable for SD may help alleviate some symptoms associated with seborrheic dermatitis by …
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that can affect people of all ages. It causes a red, itchy rash on the scalp, face, and body. The good news is that seborrheic dermatitis usually goes away on its own after a few weeks or months. However, most seborrheic dermatitis sufferers find that it recurs when …
Seborrheic dermatitis is a condition that affects the skin, causing it to have an excessive amount of oil and flakes. The cause of seborrheic dermatitis is not fully understood, but it appears to be related to an overproduction of oils by the skin’s sebaceous glands. Some people are more prone to seborrheic dermatitis because they have …
Oregano oil is a natural anti-fungal and anti-septic agent and has been shown to be effective in treating seborrheic dermatitis and acne. The oil is available in a pure essential oil form or ‘oil of oregano’. If you’re applying oregano essential oil topically, make sure you dilute it with a carrier oil that is safe …
The children were happily playing in Claire’s room with our spare foldable mattress. I stepped out to the kitchen to get their evening vitamins. I heard Tommy protesting and thought Claire must have pulled a toy away from him again. I thought I would check anyway and came back to a terrifying scene. Tommy’s upper …
We all know that we need to rest, but do we know how to rest? We might be getting more than enough sleep and yet find ourselves exhausted. According to experts, there are seven types of rest that we all need in order to be healthy and productive. Let’s take a deep dive: Physical rest …
We heard the saddest news recently. Adam’s brother-in-law was caught cheating on his wife. Their child was only less than a year old. They are now separated and will be getting a divorce. The news cut too close to the bone for me. Before Adam came into my life, I had 2 other serious relationships …
I spent my whole morning doing a deep clean of my kitchen while my children begged me to play with them. That was 4 hours of my life wasted that I would never get back. It was totally not worth it for the sake of a 1.5 kg beef bone marrow. Here’s the story: To …
When my kids were babies, I stopped exercising altogether. Between taking care of them, housework, hospital work and keeping up with everything else in life, there was never any time for mere exercising. One day, I realized I was wasting precious opportunities to sneak in workouts into my daily life. There are so many activities …
I’ve read David Sinclair’s book, Lifespan at least 3 times from cover to cover. In fact, I would say Lifespan was the knock on the head that I needed to wake up from my stupor. Finding out a more graceful aging is within my control was eye-opening and motivating. By far, my favorite chapter of …
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We used to wear surgical masks during our periods of lockdown in the past 2 years and resisted buying a more comfy cloth mask as we always thought it would end before our mask got to us. When Queensland started recording a ‘J curve’ with our daily COVID numbers, we decided enough was enough. I …
I loved snacking. In fact, when I couldn’t sleep I would have a spoonful of peanut butter at 2 in the morning. But I’m turning 40 this year. And with one health setback after another recently, I felt a strong need to do better so I could feel better. I really liked the idea of …
I love DECEIM the company and have more than several NIOD products in my arsenal. Heck, at one stage I swore I would only use DECEIM products. It didn’t last very long. I’ve use the NIOD Sanksrit Saponins Cleanser for about a year and thought it was high time I put in my two cents …
It’s no secret that the skin around the eyes is thinner and more sensitive than any other facial area. It needs a special product to keep it protected, comfortable, and looking healthy. Clinique Moisture Surge Eye is a gel formula that absorbs quickly, plumps up lines and wrinkles, and provides long-lasting hydration for the delicate …
The chocolate industry has been established for years now, but gluten-free chocolate is still not mainstream. Though pure chocolate is considered gluten-free, many chocolate products contain added ingredients like emulsifiers and flavoring that have gluten. Even if a chocolate product doesn’t contain gluten, it may be processed in a factory that also produces gluten-containing food. …
Many people are affected by gluten intolerance, which means they don’t have the ability to digest gluten. Gluten is a protein found in grains like wheat, barley, rye, and spelt. If you are gluten intolerant or have celiac disease, your body can’t break down this protein. This can create inflammation in your small intestine and …
Whe I first heard David Sinclair, author of Lifespan and world famous longevity expert, talk about stressed plants, I laughed. Fancy an angry carrot anyone? But when I delved into it, the science behind this concept is eye-opening. More importantly, anyone can find ways to eat more stressed vegetables and fruits. Let’s take a deep …
After months of struggling with a painful face rash and years of various gut and skin issues, I decided I’ve ignored my health long enough. It’s time to dig deep. I came across the concept of ‘leaky gut’ and how it increases inflammation in my body and causes all sorts of allergies. I might be …
Time restricted eating (TRE) is the practice of consuming your daily calories within a short time period each day, typically in an 8 – 10 hour window. When I first heard about TRE, I knew I could make it work for me. Unlike diets that restrict what you eat, time restricted eating tells you when …
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When I heard about the benefits of intermittent fasting and time restricted eating, I was hooked. This is amazing! A silver bullet to aging and health! But within 5 minutes I had talked myself out of it. Why? Because I am poor in spirit and lack will power. Would you believe it, the main reason …
It’s Christmas today! Omicron is in the air and the weather is stinking hot here in Australia. We have no Christmas decorations up because we forgot until it was too late. Then the shops were out and we didn’t want to fight with the crowds anyway. But none of that was on my mind today. …
For years, I’ve felt that ‘inflamed’. I wasn’t diagnosed with any disease but I didn’t feel well. My skin was dry and dull. My eyes were dry and itchy. I would have food sensitivities that cause me to break out in rashes or hives. And no matter how much I slept, I never felt refreshed. …
Carrots are known for giving rabbits powerful night vision. Just joking. This is a myth. Carrots are actually bad for rabbits. According to Emily Chew, deputy clinical director at the National Eye Institut, carrots will help improve eyesight because they contain beta-carotene. The body uses beta-carotene to make Vitamin A. As we know, Vitamin A …
Truth be told, I got my NIOD Hydration Vaccine about 2 years ago when I was in my NIOD-fanatic phase. Unfortunately, I used it as a moisturiser and was disappointed that it didn’t help my dry skin at all. In fact, I thought it made my skin even drier than it was before. Wait, is …
We bribed, we threatened and we sent them to bed hungry. We tried everything. Or so we thought. As visions of friends’ horror stories about their kids living off nuggets and chips surfaced in my anxious mind, I pressured Claire to eat her fruits and vegetables. She resisted as any 3-year-old would. Things got so …
It’s amazing how quickly you get used to something. Throughout the last year, my eyes got progressively drier and grittier. My eyesight got worse and I started squinting more. And yet, in the midst of busy-ness, I never thought to do something about it. They say that dry eyes and managed, not cured. I have …
I have suffered from dry eyes since I was a child. Dad was an early adopter of the PC and I remember staring at the green and black screen as young as 9 years old. Growing up, I got used to the grittiness as I got used to all the other things that was not …
There are lots of articles out there with long lists of why you are still tired after sleeping enough. But if you are confident that you’re having enough sleep, maybe the answer to your tiredness isn’t sleep? Maybe you should be asking: Why am I tired? Again, there are long lists of all the causes …
It was my father-in-law’s birthday today. It was my second day of trying to stop eating junk food. Guess what? I ate lots of junk food. It was lucky that I had already planned for this. I gave myself permission to binge whenever there was a family gathering. But I felt ill after. I already …
If you tell me you don’t reach for your favorite potato chips or a square of chocolate at least every now and then, I’m going to call you a liar. Eating junk food once in a while is no problem. In fact, I argue that having a bit of a treat every so often is …
