Ringworm, also known as tinea or dermatophytosis, is a skin fungal infection caused by the dermatophyte group. Dermatophyte is a collective name for the three genera that cause fungal infection to humans and animals, which are Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton. These are ringworm causes that may manifest ringworm symptoms when they infect a human or animal host. Ringworm causes take about 10 to 12 days before they start to display ringworm symptoms.

Ringworm cause can be transmitted through:

(1) Direct skin to skin contact. Direct skin to skin contact to a ringworm infected person or animal.

(2) Indirect contact. Indirect contact can be possible by using contaminated articles or exposure to contaminated surfaces or environment.

(3) Contact with contaminated soil. It requires frequent exposure before you can actually contract the ringworm cause from the contaminated soil.

Fungal spores can be transmitted through those ways. But it also depends on the person’s immunity that places one at risk for dermatophyte infection. High risk people include:

(1) Those who have skin breaks such as wounds or skin diseases that creates an opening to the outer layer of the skin;

(2) Those who are too young and too old individuals because a weak or underdeveloped immune system makes a person prone to develop ringworm infection; and,

(3) Those who are under stress, malnourish, or has severe types of diseases or illnesses that made them immunocompromised can also be a risk for developing skin fungal infection.

After exposure to the ringworm cause, ringworm symptoms develop in two weeks time or less. It can affect several areas of your body. Here are the ringworm types that you should be familiar with:

(1) Tinea Capitis. It is a type of ringworm that affects the scalp. It can cause bald spots because it causes the hair to fall off easily.

(2) Tinea Faciei. It is ringworm that affects the face, except on the bearded areas. It is common in children because they are always in contact with pets at home.

(3) Tinea Barbae. It is ringworm that affects the bearded areas. It is also known as barber’s itch.

(4) Tinea Corporis. It is a type of ringworm that affects the skin of the body.

(5) Tinea Manus. It is ringworm that involves the palmar surfaces and spaces between the fingers. It usually affects one hand, and is usually accompanied by tinea pedis.

(6) Tinea Cruris. It is ringworm that involves the groin area, and is also known as jock itch.

(7) Tinea Pedis. It is a type of ringworm that affects the feet, and it is commonly known as athlete’s foot.

(8) Tinea Unguium. This is ringworm that affects the nails, and it is also termed as onchomycosis.

Ringworm causes are diagnosed by your physician or dermatologist. Your doctor may use one or more tests to determine that it is really caused by a dermatophyte fungus. Here are the tests that physicians usually use for ringworm diagnosis:

(1) Examination of appearance and location of ringworm symptoms

(2) Fungal culture

(3) Wood’s lamp or Ultraviolet light

(4) Microscopic examination

(5) Skin biopsy

Ringworm causes can be eradicated using antifungal treatments. Antifungal treatments include:

(1) Topical treatment- Miconazole, clotrimazole, ketoconazole, and terbinafine.

(2) Systemic treatment- Griseofulvin, itraconazole, terbinafine, and fluconazole.

To protect your family and pet from ringworm you need to be armed with knowledge. If you would like to know any more information about Ringworm Cause please visit http://www.ringwormscure.com.

Falling is an important health issue among senior citizens. Statistics from various studies have indicated that each year falls occur in 35 to 40 percent of people 65 years of age and older who are otherwise healthy and probably living independently. Half of these falls may result in injury to the senior citizen, and about 18 percent require medical care. Health and wellness may dictate more care to prevent falls.

Diminished and poor balance puts older people at risk for falls which may cause injury. Exercise can help a person with balance which will help to prevent a fall, and it is never too late to exercise. Walking may seem difficult but is beneficial to build strength and improve balance. Social activity and keeping the body active are important. A one point decrease in social activity is said to be equivalent to being five years older than your actual age.

Training may help to avoid falls. The brain may develop fall prevention strategies to help a person maintain balance to avoid a fall. When starting to slip, the brain may help the person to avoid a fall by having some control over the landing foot which is on the ground during the slip.

Reasons that older people have poor balance which may cause them to fall:
• Unsteady on feet
• Leg and food problems
• May have poor peripheral vision (central and side vision are reduced with age)
• Inner ear problems
• A neurological problem may be present
• Lack of concentration

There are some things to do which may help a person keep from falling:
• Go to a doctor for help and advice
• Look down regularly while you are walking to check for uneven surfaces
• Try to improve balance by practicing to rise from a chair and stand on one foot
• Pick up your feet so that you don’t catch your shoe on something sticking up
• Take someone’s arm and let them help support you
• Use a cane or walker when it becomes necessary

If a person is not injured physically during a fall, the worst part of falling is the embarrassment suffered. People generally rush to help a person who falls. When a fall occurs around people unknown to the person, it is not so bad when they think that they will never see them again. Falling around family and friends can cause more embarrassment. Falling happens as almost a regular occurrence for some people as they age. It does not necessarily have to be that way. Precautions should be taken to avoid serious injury. People can be more careful and aware to prevent problems with falling.

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Can you lose weight without exercising? Yes it is possible. Is it a good idea? Not really. Why? Well for one thing it will take you longer to lose that weight. Neither will you get the same benefits…exercise speeds up your metabolism, which of course is important when you’re trying to shed excess pounds. Your metabolism determines how quickly you can burn fat. One of the other benefits is that it can help your body with the detox process. As I said in and earlier article, excess fat contains toxins both physical and emotional. To rid the body of these toxins on a physical level, takes healthy food, exercise and lots of water. On an emotional level you may have to deal with many issues, in order to get rid of the toxic emotions stored in those fat cells. I’ll do a future article on that subject.

For now, here are a few very good reasons why you should include exercise in your weight loss program and for overall good health:

* exercise in the form of weight or resistance training speeds up your metabolism

* weight training will also tone and shape your body

* aerobic exercise will help you burn calories so weight loss is quicker and more efficient

* weight training also builds muscle helping your body look firm as opposed to flabby

* exercise helps build strong bones, and will make you physically stronger

* it will help your cardiovascular system, it can lower high cholesterol, increase your energy level and increase circulation in the body

We all know how beneficial exercise is, yet we continue to avoid it whenever we can. The most effective weight loss program will always include exercise, not only for it’s overall benefits to your health, but also for what it contributes to weight loss. Find a program that works for you. Choose a form of exercise that appeals to you. If you do nothing more than walk every day, you will gain enormous benefits and certainly easier, quicker weight loss.

If walking is your thing get a pedometer to measure your steps. Shoot for 10,000 steps a day. If that sounds like a lot, it’s not. You’d be surprised how quickly you’ll get there if you do a few things like take the stairs when you can, walk a couple of blocks on your lunch hour, Us a stair stepper at home, if you’re not into the gym. Spend ten minutes or so, in the morning running in place. Walk the dog an extra block or two. You get the idea. The more time you invest in exercise, the quicker, the easier the weight loss. And remember this needs to be a lifestyle change. You wouldn’t want to put all this effort into losing weight, then revert to your old habits, which will inevitably land you back in the same overweight condition as before. So get some exercise and keep ‘thinking thin’.

Susanann O.

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