Jacques' Archive

The doctor diagnosed your yellowing nails as a fungal infection. You may feel embarrassed, thinking that covering your nails with nail polish will work. However, if you understand what a nail fungus infection is, how to treat it, and how to prevent it from recurring, you could treat the infection successfully ( 1 ). What is a nail fungus infection?  Fungus on the body is normal. However,  when there is an overgrowth, it becomes problematic. If fungus occurs on the nails (finger and toenails), it is called a nail fungus infection or onychomycosis (affecting the toenails) or tinea unguium (affecting the fingernails). An infection is caused by fungi known as dermatophytes; yeast and molds can also cause an infection. However, pathogens, also responsible for nail infections, normally enter the skin through small fissures between the nail bed and nail where a warm and moist place grows ( 2 ). In addition, some medication, such as some used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, ...

Obesity and weight problems can lead to many different health concerns such as heart attacks, diabetes, even simply low self-esteem. Finding a workable solution to beat the fat then becomes important. Worthy of consideration is the ketogenic diet. On this type of diet, you consume less than 50 grams of carbohydrates, a reasonable amount of protein, and a great deal of fat per day. Staple food for this type of diet is eggs, cheese, butter, fish, oils, nuts, seeds, low carb vegetables, and heavy cream, with very small amounts of grains, beans, potatoes, sweets, fruit, or milk. The word ketogenic describes the body's state as it burns up fats and ketones (a by-product of burning fat) as fuel. This process leads to weight loss; hunger cravings are curbed as the level of the hunger hormone ghrelin is reduced. More so, with this type of diet, insulin levels are lowered. In short, as ketones are raised, weight loss benefits apply. There are also many other health benefits, one of ...

Ignoring those rare geniuses, let us focus on the average Joe. Let's be real − you want the best for your child, and you know the immense pressure out there. Besides, what you do during their formative years will remain with them for the rest of their lives, which means that you want to take the best action. Yet, what can you do to make your child smarter? A lot, really. However, it's vital to grasp the basics. The brain itself needs around 20% of the body's total oxygen and blood-sugar resources to function optimally. Starving the brain will lead to underperformance. Therefore, the goal of brain enhancers is to support the blood vessel walls and brain enzyme systems, neurotransmitter systems, and overall connectivity within the brain. All of these actions sharpen the brain so that children can think better on their feet. More so, these enhancers are all drug-free. True, many would suggest using medication such as ADHD medication to boost memory and attentiveness. H...