Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin disease. Characterized by circular, red patches covered with silvery scales, it can most commonly be found on the scalp, outside of the elbow and knee joints, lower back, buttocks, and genitals. While no one knows exactly what causes psoriasis, multiple risk factors — such as genetics, viral and bacterial infections, stress, obesity, and smoking — contribute to its development. In addition to excessive alcohol consumption, skin injury, cold/dry weather, and certain medications, some of the risk factors listed above trigger psoriasis flare-ups.

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation, redness, scaling, and plaques of the skin. Treatment is the key to managing any disorder. While some people prefer to stick with traditional treatments when dealing with psoriasis, some seek natural treatments for additional support.

Psoriasis is an immune-mediated condition where skin cells grow approximately 10 times faster than normal. This leads to an excessive buildup of surface skin cells, which causes the formation of plaques and scales.

Heart disease is an umbrella term that includes several different diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels to the heart. These include abnormalities in your heart’s structure which you are born with, diseases of the blood vessels to and from the heart, abnormal heart rate, and heart attacks.
If you think you or someone you know is suffering from heart disease, here are some common questions you might have.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells (neurons) to degenerate and die. It is the most common cause of dementia, a continuous decline in thinking, behavioral and social skills that disrupts a person’s ability to function independently. In fact, it accounts for 60 to 80 percent of cases of dementia. Additionally, Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Contrary to popular belief, it is not only a disease of old age, as almost 200,000 Americans have early-onset Alzheimer’s.

Sugar and caffeine may make you more energetic, and eating certain meats may make you sleepy, but some foods can negatively impact you, while others are full of benefits. Start a search to learn more about the weird ways food affects your body. You might not realize is that certain foods can actually have really […]