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Eczema infection is becoming more common and in many clinics it is the most common skin infection in children.There appear to be a range of causes for eczema including food, stress and environmental factors.Many young eczema sufferers go on to develop food allergies and asthma.Conventional treatments often include steroids which can be harmful to the immune system and carry [...]

Ringworm is a common fungal skin infection that can be easily spread by contact with other people and pet cats and dogs.It is most common amongst children and can be easily picked up from a family pet or from swimming pools.Ringworm displays a characteristic ring shape with the outer edges slightly swollen as the infection spreads across the [...]

Manuka honey can be represented with all sorts of numbers on the label which can be very confusing for the buyer.Unfortunately there are no regulations regarding what is on the label of Manuka honey, it is up to the buyer to determine what they want and what they are prepared to pay for Manuka honey.For many years Manuka [...]

People ask us what is bioactive or bio-active skin care.The answer to this is that many skin care regimes focus solely on moisturization. This is no bad thing because especially in dry conditions it is beneficial to hydrate the skin with a good quality moisturizer.Bio Active skin care offers a lot more than just moisturization, [...]

Scabies infestations in humans have become widespread in recent years. Once mainly restricted the homeless and those living in cramped conditions, they have now spread to all demographics and are even contracted in hospitals, clinics and rest homes.Scabies mites are highly transferrable and can spread throughout a family or community rapidly so at the first signs, effective steps must be taken [...]

A few years ago a client told me that when he traveled to South east Asia on business he always took a pot of Manuka honey with him in case he contracted food poisoning or "Delhi Belly"He said it was by far the best remedy and that it got him back on deck quicker than other [...]