MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'healthy skin'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:33:06 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5118711&cid=t_264491_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F08%2F10%2F3-facts-you-might-not-know-about-freud-and-his-biggest-addiction%2F You may know that Sigmund Freud, the famed founder of psychoanalysis, had a fascination with cocaine and abused it for many years. But you might not know these three facts that relate to Freud’s longstanding interest in cocaine. Howard Markel, M.D., Ph.D, professor of medical history at the University of Michigan, documents all this and more in his comprehensive, beautifully written book An Anatomy of Addiction: Sigmund Freud, William Halsted and the Miracle Drug Cocaine. 1. Freud was initially attracted to cocaine because he wanted to help a close friend. One of Freud’s dearest friends, Dr. Ernst von Fleischl-Marxow, was heavily addicted to morphine, and Freud initially believed that cocaine could cure him. A brilliant man and talented doctor, Fleischl-Marxow had an accident while do... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5118711 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:18:48 +0100 5118711 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4517167&cid=t_264491_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Ftoner-serum-or-cream-which-first-on-your-face%2F2011.02.24 Step-by-step skin care? It’s complicated. You have a cabinet full of toners, creams, and serums and you don’t know what goes on when. Using products in the wrong order could mean you’re not getting the most for your money. Here’s a guide to make it easier for you: 1. Toners Toners are astringents, which means they contract tissue like pores, making your face feel tighter. They often contain alcohols and are used to remove oil from the skin as well as tightening. Therefore, you should use them first. If you have dry or sensitive skin, however, you might skip them completely because they can make dryness worse. 2. Serums Serums are liquid cosmetics. They usually have antioxidants or peptides to minimize the day’s damage done to your skin and to give you a more youthful appearance.... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4517167 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 22:00:21 +0100 4517167 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4324795&cid=t_264491_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwinterize-your-mind-and-body%2F2011.01.08 This is a guest post from Dr. Jena Wider. ********** Winterize Your Mind And Body During the winter months, certain health issues may arise that women should have on their radar. From mental health issues like stress, depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD), to physical concerns like skin care, the winter can certainly pack an extra punch. Depression peaks during the holiday season, affecting more than 17 million Americans, according to the National Mental Health Association. On average, women are more vulnerable to stress-related illnesses like depression and anxiety than men. One study, conducted by Pacific Health Laboratories, revealed that 44 percent of American women report feeling sad through the holidays compared to 34 percent of American men. “Depression of any kind ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4324795 Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:00:17 +0100 4324795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4197066&cid=t_264491_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Folive-oil-and-your-skin%2F2010.11.23 Trying to keep up with what’s hot in skincare is like trying to keep up with the Kardashians. It’s impossible (not that I’ve tried with the Kardashians, that is.) Then how are you to know what are the latest and greatest ingredients? Well, you could read The Derm Blog (when I get around to posting on it), or you could just listen to your grandmother. Some of the newest discoveries in skin care aren’t new at all: Olive oil may be seem hot now, but countless Mediterranean grandmothers, including mine, have sworn by its skin-care benefits for centuries (millenia?) Were they right? Olive oil contains caffeic acid, oleic acid, and oleuropein — all of which are potent antioxidants. Unlike berries or teas, these antioxidants are already in oil, allowing them to be directly applied t... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4197066 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:00:38 +0100 4197066 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179320&cid=t_264491_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fcolor-changing-dressing-indicates-infections%2F2010.11.18 When using dressings to speed up the healing process of an open wound, it is necessary to periodically remove the dressing to check for infection. However, removing this protective covering creates an opportunity for bacteria to enter the wound site. To remedy this problem, researchers at the Fraunhofer Research Institution for Modular Solid State Technologies EMFT have developed dressings which change color if the wound becomes infected. Early tests have shown promise, and the scientists now plan to test their invention in the field at the University of Regensburg’s dermatology clinic. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179320 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:00:09 +0100 4179320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3999302&cid=t_264491_151_f&fid=35818&url=http%3A%2F%2Frecoveryissexy.com%2Fmaintaining-healthy-skin%2F Essential Tips for Maintaining Healthy Skin Alcoholics and addicts may have damaged or neglected skin. These notes may help improve your sexuality, self-esteem and self-confidence. When is the last time you thought about your skin beyond worrying over a wrinkle or praying that a pimple would be gone before an important event? The reality is that your skin is far more than just a top layer to be washed, creamed and made up. Your skin is your body’s primary defense system against disease. As such, it might be time you treated it with more respect. Skin: the basics Your skin is your body’s largest organ. It provides a thin, yet very effective, barrier to billions of health threats (called pathogens) found in the world that would love nothing more than to sneak past your skin&#821... Recovery Is Sexy.com blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3999302 Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:35:53 +0100 3999302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3603889&cid=t_264491_160_f&fid=36189&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.skinmdblog.com%2F93%2Fmohs-surgery-a-brief-history-of-the-procedure%2F Mohs surgery is used to remove benign and cancerous skin tumors or lesions.  It was named for Dr Frederic E Mohs, a general surgeon.  Today the microscopic procedure is used by dermatologists around the world. The primary advantage has to do with saving healthy cells while ensuring the removal of cancerous ones.  This could be very important depending on the location of the tumor. Other methods might ensure complete removal of the tumor by cutting away a larger than necessary area; removing healthy tissue as well as diseased.  On some parts of the body, preserving the healthy skin might not be important. It becomes very important when the location of the growth is the eyelid, the lips or the nose.  It is not merely the appearance of the scar that is a concern.  It is retaining the fu... Skin MD blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3603889 Thu, 27 May 2010 15:21:52 +0100 3603889