It is said that atopic eczema or atopic dermatitis is a disease which probably has no cure. It cannot be treated, but it can be kept under control through dermatitis medications. Dermatitis pictures of skin rashes, itchiness, and dry, scaly spots sometimes show fluids oozing out of these patches.
The itchiness sometimes increases to such an extent that the person, especially children (as it mostly affects children), tend to rub the irritating patches against bedding or carpeting to get relief from the symptoms. The itch occurs to such an extent that it may lead to skin infection. Long-term dermatitis can be treated through dermatitis medications. However, for such patients, there are certain home remedies or tips that may help to get quick relief from itching.
Some handy tips that would help a person get relief from the itchiness are as follows:
• Using virgin coconut oil – The oil derived fresh from coconut kernels before processing when applied to the irritating patches may provide relief to a dermatitis patient.
• Using of yogurt: Yogurt contains probiotics or good bacteria. Yogurt is not only beneficial as a part of dermatitis medication for oral administration, but its application on the skin is also known to provide relief to patients.
• Oatmeal: One of the easiest ways to keep eczema away is by keeping the skin hydrated and preventing it from drying out. Oatmeal is beneficial for this purpose. A bath product containing oatmeal is advantageous for a dermatitis patient. Oatmeal contains antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and soothing properties. Topical application of products containing oatmeal is surely an excellent way to get relief from dermatitis.
• Turmeric: The active component of turmeric, curcumin, possesses anti-inflammatory properties. This can prevent swelling of skin in the case of severe dermatitis. Thus, it can also serve as a dermatitis medication.
In addition to the above, use of other spices and herbs such as neem (Indian lilac) or margosa, thyme, and sandalwood, etc. can serve as effective home treatments to get quick relief from atopic dermatitis.
Yogurt is probably the first probiotic that was ever identified and used. Although other types of probiotics were discovered and unearthed, the public association is so strong that a mere mention of probiotic will still bring yogurt to mind. That being said, the probiotic yogurt benefits are numerous in number. However, as mentioned earlier, yogurt is not the only probiotic in use now. The WHO (World Health Organization) has defined probiotics as any living microorganism that has a health benefit when ingested. CFU, or colony-forming units, is the microbiological term for the density of viable bacteria in a product. CFU also happens to be a measure of the probiotic richness that a food item has.
Probiotics products and their working
Some of the rather well-known probiotic products are unpasteurized and non-flavored plain yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, miso, pickles, tempeh, kimchi and kombucha tea, among others. These bacteria belong to different groups and are selectively effective with each different strain offering a varying degree of benefits. Scientists are trying to find specific bacteria for treating specific conditions. The exact mode of their action is still being studied. When naturally-occurring bacteria are lost, it is the probiotics that can help replace them as in the case of antibiotic treatment for diarrhea. When harmful bacteria grow, they cause disease. Probiotics can overpopulate the gut and drive out the malevolent bacteria and help cure the condition. Probiotics help move the food through the guts. The known conditions responding to probiotics are diarrhea associated with antibiotics, infectious diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease.
Benefits of probiotics
Recent research has shown probiotics to be effective in skin conditions like eczema, urinary and vaginal health, and in preventing allergies and cold and oral health.
Probiotics form an effective adjunct to antibiotic treatment for urinary infection. Researchers are showing that a regular use of probiotics help beneficial bacteria in establishing and maintaining a high density of occupation on the adherence sites in the urinary tracts thus preventing the harmful ones from taking a foothold. Urinary tract infections are a very common especially among women. Women suffering from recurrent bouts of urinary infections may benefit from regular use of probiotics.
Small studies have shown that using L.acidophilus as vaginal suppositories have helped manage an existing yeast infection and effectively support antibiotic treatment. It can prevent future bouts of infections also.
Vaginal infection is a major cause for preterm labor. If probiotics can play an effective part in controlling vaginal infections in pregnant women, it would be a great boon for maternal health. Normally pregnant women are prone to these infections.
Researchers also suggest that probiotics may have a beneficial effect on immunity and may help weight loss in overweight people.
Google invited “Glass Explorers” who had pre-ordered the wearable glasses at the 2012 Google I/O conference to choose and rank their devices. Thus came about the day when Google Glass was launched officially as a tool that was supposed to supply rich textual content and notifications through a heads-up display worn as eyeglasses.
The device additionally had a 5 MP camera and recorded video at 720p. Its diverse capabilities could be activated via voice command, which includes “OK Glass.” The tech giant also released the Google Glass associated app called My Glass. The first ever third-party Google Glass App appeared from the popular New York Times, thus enabling the app to read out articles and news summaries to its users.
Early in the year 2015, however, Google stopped selling the beta “explorer edition” of Google Glass to the public, following user and public complaints of its design and the hefty price tag of $1,500.
Optical head-installed display technology is still a relatively unexplored niche, but smart watches and activity trackers have taken on a somewhat popular role in modern lifestyle. Back in the year 2012, ABI Research predicted that the sales of smart watches could hit record figures of 1.2 million by 2013, owing to the excessive penetration of smartphones in many international markets.
The economics were also in favor of this prediction – low cost of MEMS sensors and a wide variety of available devices at competitive prices further aided the boom. Green, environment-friendly technology in the form of Bluetooth Version 4.0 in an already flourishing app ecosystem was another major reason for the prediction to come true.
The smart watch was reinvented with the crowd funded backed start up Pebble in the year 2013 through a campaign runner on Kick starter that helped raise over $10 million in funding alone. By the end of the year 2014, Pebble happily announced that it had managed to sell over a million devices.
Pebble then went back to the roots of its crowdfunding venture to rake up a further $20m for the next-generation smart watch called Pebble Time, which was shipped all over the world in May 2015.
With the holiday just around the corner, what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word Christmas? Our guess is shopping! But wait, not for gifts. You were smart enough to stick to the wish list early on to ensure that they are in stock. The most important thing, however, is to find the right kind of Christmas decor that transforms your home to put everyone right into the holiday spirit.
Christmas decor can be all the traditional paraphernalia from the gold ornaments to the angel perched on the top of the tree, from green and red lighting running the length of the hall to the snowman at the doorstep. Alternatively, you can simply change tradition and find your own styles to make a Christmas themed holiday.
Here are a few creative ways to capture the spirit of the season with interesting Christmas decor ideas this year:
Use multiple layers
Go beyond the traditional candlesticks, oversized snowflakes, and garlands on the mantle. Buy paper bells that can be strung together going all the way up the banister. Layer and experiment with different color combinations instead of the red and green. Accessorize with different patterns for the gifts, decorations, and even your dresses for the evening. All the glitter and gold is trending this season, so add a little more finesse with customized gold banners and table accents.
Use a theme
Theme parties are something to rave about, before and after the holiday. On Christmas Eve, after a nice dinner, all you want to do is sit around with your loved ones and friends to watch a movie. Nothing beats the classic rerun of “It’s a wonderful life” among some of the best holiday spirit movies. Plan a holiday movie night with Christmas decor that transforms your living room into a theme screening gala.
Edible decoration
Traditional ornaments look repetitive? Why not replace them for a variety of edible ornaments this festive season? Yes, you can buy edible decorations, including garland cranberries, garland popcorn, gum drops, ribbon candy, and even cookies to replace the traditional ornaments. However, ensure that you save enough for the Christmas decoration and not get carried away on a sugar rush by indulging in the creative edible ornaments.