Description
Sometimes called hay fever or pollinosis, allergic rhinitis called affection literally means "allergic nose inflammation. It owes its name to the element that comes from the Greek rhin "nose" and the ending-itis, which refers simply to inflammation.
Allergic rhinitis can last a season or all year. For most people, an allergen (something that causes an allergic) triggers symptoms at about the same time each year. In spring, their operation is usually due to tree pollen, while grass pollens dominate in the summer, and those weeds in the fall. Most people with allergic rhinitis are more sensitive to an allergen.
Chronic allergic rhinitis occurs all year round. This condition is more common in people who react to allergens throughout the year. Obviously, people allergic to dust mites or their pets suffer whatever the season. Allergic rhinitis affects approximately 20% of Canadians.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Fashion victim: fashion or health, make the right choice!
The question is whether the mode is compatible with health. A woman scientist has to list the dangerous accessories for woman's health. For your back, to escape infection or allergy, follow these recommendations.
Health: What are fashion accessories that must be wary?
The handbag: sore back and neck, coupled with a risk of infection!
This essential accessory is often much too heavy. By dint of piling umbrella, papers or bills of any kind, makeup kit, telephone and other notebook, back and neck may suffer. Then a board, weigh your bag and limit yourself to 5 kg.
The other great danger of the handbag is that it conveys all kinds of microbes (wallet, growing sandwich, makeup ...). However, many of these bacteria are potentially responsible for gastrointestinal, urinary infections, meningitis. Then a second board, get regular cleaning in your bag and clean it often, both outside and inside.
High heels: ankle pain Onion ...
Although known to podiatrists, high heels are the cause of bunions or hallux valgus. What's this? It is a deformity of the foot: the big toe deviates so exaggerated, causing pain and difficulty wearing shoes. The problem is that only surgery can fix.
But perched high heels, so elegant they are, they can also cause pain in the ankles and knees. Sometimes the back toasts.
So to avoid orthopedic consultation, go back to flat shoes. The ideal heel is 2-3 inches and in his shoe, he must be able to move my toes!
Jewelry: Watch for allergies
Avoid jewelry nickel. This metal is responsible for allergies cause itching and redness of the skin. Of course, wearing gold jewelry is ideal, but there are other non-allergenic materials such as platinum or hardened steel.
False nails are to avoid
Brittle nails or just for vanity's, the temptation to wear false nails acrylic is great. However, it is best to resist! The slightest bump can do is take off, while a slight mistake at the time of installation can move the natural nail. Finally, the seeds become lodged between the natural nail and nail acrylic resulting in a risk of bacterial or fungal infection.
Even in fashion, know discern what is good for you that could put your health at risk.
Health: What are fashion accessories that must be wary?
The handbag: sore back and neck, coupled with a risk of infection!
This essential accessory is often much too heavy. By dint of piling umbrella, papers or bills of any kind, makeup kit, telephone and other notebook, back and neck may suffer. Then a board, weigh your bag and limit yourself to 5 kg.
The other great danger of the handbag is that it conveys all kinds of microbes (wallet, growing sandwich, makeup ...). However, many of these bacteria are potentially responsible for gastrointestinal, urinary infections, meningitis. Then a second board, get regular cleaning in your bag and clean it often, both outside and inside.
High heels: ankle pain Onion ...
Although known to podiatrists, high heels are the cause of bunions or hallux valgus. What's this? It is a deformity of the foot: the big toe deviates so exaggerated, causing pain and difficulty wearing shoes. The problem is that only surgery can fix.
But perched high heels, so elegant they are, they can also cause pain in the ankles and knees. Sometimes the back toasts.
So to avoid orthopedic consultation, go back to flat shoes. The ideal heel is 2-3 inches and in his shoe, he must be able to move my toes!
Jewelry: Watch for allergies
Avoid jewelry nickel. This metal is responsible for allergies cause itching and redness of the skin. Of course, wearing gold jewelry is ideal, but there are other non-allergenic materials such as platinum or hardened steel.
False nails are to avoid
Brittle nails or just for vanity's, the temptation to wear false nails acrylic is great. However, it is best to resist! The slightest bump can do is take off, while a slight mistake at the time of installation can move the natural nail. Finally, the seeds become lodged between the natural nail and nail acrylic resulting in a risk of bacterial or fungal infection.
Even in fashion, know discern what is good for you that could put your health at risk.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Cosmetics: what are the ingredients to avoid
Some substances contained in cosmetics are not very recommendable. Learn to read labels of your products! You can then remove those whose composition is suspicious and prefer foods that contain natural substances without risk to your skin and your health.
What are the ingredients in cosmetics may be harmful?
Alcohols
(Butylparaben, methylparaben, propylparaben)
Allergens, endocrine disruptors and probably carcinogenic, parabens are used as preservatives in cosmetics. This ingredient is banned in organic products.
The lauryl sulfate
(Ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate)
Surfactants, they are also used to generate the foam shower gels and shampoos.
But lauryl sulfate are highly irritating to the skin. They are also prohibited in organic food.
Alcohols
(Alcohol, alcohol denat)
They are used as solvents and preservatives. They dry out and irritate the skin. Products containing alcohol are not recommended for dry, sensitive and babies. They are however allowed in organic products.
Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing
(DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, quaternium-15E)
They are antimicrobial preservatives used in gels and cleansers featured in some kits manicure. But formaldehyde is carcinogenic, allergenic and irritating. It is prohibited in cosmetics.
The thiazolinone
Both thiazolinone are antimicrobial preservatives, forming between them Kathon CG. They are found in all categories of cosmetics. They are highly allergenic, and as such, prohibited in organic food.
Triclocarban and Triclosan
These antimicrobial preservatives and bactericides are suspected of toxicity to the body. They are found mainly in deodorants or anti-acne. Their strength will soon be lowered. Cases of contact allergy have been reported.
Quoter naries
(Compounds ending in-monium,-chloride,-bromide)
Hair conditioners and preservatives, they are primarily used in shampoos and rinses. They are irritants, pollutants and prohibited in cosmetics.
What are the ingredients in cosmetics may be harmful?
Alcohols
(Butylparaben, methylparaben, propylparaben)
Allergens, endocrine disruptors and probably carcinogenic, parabens are used as preservatives in cosmetics. This ingredient is banned in organic products.
The lauryl sulfate
(Ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate)
Surfactants, they are also used to generate the foam shower gels and shampoos.
But lauryl sulfate are highly irritating to the skin. They are also prohibited in organic food.
Alcohols
(Alcohol, alcohol denat)
They are used as solvents and preservatives. They dry out and irritate the skin. Products containing alcohol are not recommended for dry, sensitive and babies. They are however allowed in organic products.
Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing
(DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, quaternium-15E)
They are antimicrobial preservatives used in gels and cleansers featured in some kits manicure. But formaldehyde is carcinogenic, allergenic and irritating. It is prohibited in cosmetics.
The thiazolinone
Both thiazolinone are antimicrobial preservatives, forming between them Kathon CG. They are found in all categories of cosmetics. They are highly allergenic, and as such, prohibited in organic food.
Triclocarban and Triclosan
These antimicrobial preservatives and bactericides are suspected of toxicity to the body. They are found mainly in deodorants or anti-acne. Their strength will soon be lowered. Cases of contact allergy have been reported.
Quoter naries
(Compounds ending in-monium,-chloride,-bromide)
Hair conditioners and preservatives, they are primarily used in shampoos and rinses. They are irritants, pollutants and prohibited in cosmetics.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Beautiful hair: 3 Mistakes to Avoid!
For beautiful hair, you need a bit of luck but above all take care. But often in the care of our hair, we have bad reflexes that are actually cons-productive. Here are some valuable advice ...
Error No. 1 for the beauty of hair: Overdosing active ingredients
Shampoos are now often overlap between cosmetic and skin care product. They contain active ingredients more effective. And so much more ... To a certain extent! Indeed, these ingredients do not have to be overdosed on pain of developing problems other than those that motivated their use. Therefore alternating their use with that of a mild shampoo for hair and does not contain potentially aggressive, like a baby shampoo. This advice is especially true if you use a dandruff shampoo, fall, or intended for oily hair.
Standard No. 2 for the beauty of hair: Rinse Evil
It is very important to rinse her hair when washed. Indeed, the silicon content in the vast majority of shampoos and other beauty products for hair tends to weigh them down if much remains in the hair after shampooing. Furthermore, these products also increase the tendency of hair grease. So have carefully hand in your hair after rinsing your hair. If you find a place sticky or not, a little too slippery, do not have to go in the shower! Be especially careful if you use lots of different products.
Error No. 3 for the beauty of hair: Heat too much
Use a hair dryer is nothing wrong per se, on the contrary: according to Dr. Dominique Van Neste, a dermatologist specializing in hair, it's beneficial to their health and their beauty. Indeed, if the scalp is still wet for long after the shampoo, it encourages the growth of bacteria, so the pimples or folliculitis. In contrast, heat the hair too much is very bad, especially if they are still wet. The high temperatures will damage the fiber and in fact make it brittle.
Beautiful hair is also a question of age
If you have long hair, and if you find that your hair is brittle, inflexible and brightness, the solution may be simply a visit to the hairdresser. Indeed, knowing that the hair grows at a rate of one centimeter per month, tips of longest hair on your head is more than three years. "Imagine the state of a garment that you would have worn every day for three years! It would fall to pieces ... The hair is very resilient, but their age ends still always be" explained Dr. Van Neste.
Error No. 1 for the beauty of hair: Overdosing active ingredients
Shampoos are now often overlap between cosmetic and skin care product. They contain active ingredients more effective. And so much more ... To a certain extent! Indeed, these ingredients do not have to be overdosed on pain of developing problems other than those that motivated their use. Therefore alternating their use with that of a mild shampoo for hair and does not contain potentially aggressive, like a baby shampoo. This advice is especially true if you use a dandruff shampoo, fall, or intended for oily hair.
Standard No. 2 for the beauty of hair: Rinse Evil
It is very important to rinse her hair when washed. Indeed, the silicon content in the vast majority of shampoos and other beauty products for hair tends to weigh them down if much remains in the hair after shampooing. Furthermore, these products also increase the tendency of hair grease. So have carefully hand in your hair after rinsing your hair. If you find a place sticky or not, a little too slippery, do not have to go in the shower! Be especially careful if you use lots of different products.
Error No. 3 for the beauty of hair: Heat too much
Use a hair dryer is nothing wrong per se, on the contrary: according to Dr. Dominique Van Neste, a dermatologist specializing in hair, it's beneficial to their health and their beauty. Indeed, if the scalp is still wet for long after the shampoo, it encourages the growth of bacteria, so the pimples or folliculitis. In contrast, heat the hair too much is very bad, especially if they are still wet. The high temperatures will damage the fiber and in fact make it brittle.
Beautiful hair is also a question of age
If you have long hair, and if you find that your hair is brittle, inflexible and brightness, the solution may be simply a visit to the hairdresser. Indeed, knowing that the hair grows at a rate of one centimeter per month, tips of longest hair on your head is more than three years. "Imagine the state of a garment that you would have worn every day for three years! It would fall to pieces ... The hair is very resilient, but their age ends still always be" explained Dr. Van Neste.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Age spots? Explanations and tips
We often call them "age spots". The freckles are indeed one of the signs of aging, which emerge over time and often with assault of the sun. The knowledge is good, but how to react, even better!
Lentigines, presentations
The lentigines are flat spots (we do not fix the touch). Their color can range from light brown to dark brown, and their surface is a few square millimeters, but they are often accompanied by white spots, smaller. These age spots appear more readily on surfaces frequently exposed to the sun: face, hands and décolleté. Unfortunately, these are also the areas most visible ... and age spots are one of the nightmares of coquettish when they appear. Typically, this occurs after the onset quarantine, but it can happen earlier.
Dangerous or not?
As such, the freckles are not a disease and they do not fool dangerous. It is a simple disruption of the melanin in the skin due to repeated attacks from the sun. However, it is useful to monitor, because a cancerous lesion may develop from a lentigo. However, the vast majority of people affected by the freckles, the disadvantages are only cosmetic in nature. This difficulty can however be important ... It is therefore worthwhile to consider how best to combat them.
Lentigines, presentations
The lentigines are flat spots (we do not fix the touch). Their color can range from light brown to dark brown, and their surface is a few square millimeters, but they are often accompanied by white spots, smaller. These age spots appear more readily on surfaces frequently exposed to the sun: face, hands and décolleté. Unfortunately, these are also the areas most visible ... and age spots are one of the nightmares of coquettish when they appear. Typically, this occurs after the onset quarantine, but it can happen earlier.
Dangerous or not?
As such, the freckles are not a disease and they do not fool dangerous. It is a simple disruption of the melanin in the skin due to repeated attacks from the sun. However, it is useful to monitor, because a cancerous lesion may develop from a lentigo. However, the vast majority of people affected by the freckles, the disadvantages are only cosmetic in nature. This difficulty can however be important ... It is therefore worthwhile to consider how best to combat them.
