Medical research has not been able to prove what causes shingles and/or the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus. Some possible causes of shingles include stress, fatigue, a weakened immune system, cancer, radiation therapy and injury of the skin.
Stress is suspected of causing many problems within the human body. Not only does stress cause an emotional strain, but it leads to lack of sleep causing fatigue, both of which are thought to cause shingles outbreaks. The lack of sleep can also weaken the immune system. Fighting off a cold or infection can also weaken the immune system.
Our immune systems weaken as we age which is why of the 500,000 cases of shingles reported in the U.S. each year, 70% are over the age of 50. Once a person reaches 80 years of age, the risk of shingles is even higher.
The immune system can also be weakened by prescription drugs taken for a completely unrelated disease. Basically, any weakening of the body from disease or treatment can allow for shingles to affect a person.
This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. For more information or a diagnoses, please contact your health care professional.
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Monday, October 8, 2007
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
What causes Eczema?
There are no absolute causes of eczema but the tendency to get eczema can be hereditary. One study showed that there is an 80% chance of the offspring of a parent who suffers from eczema, hay fever and/or asthma will also suffer from eczema.
Irritants can also cause eczema. Some eczema irritants include hot and humid weather, cold and dry weather, chemicals and solvents. Allergens can also trigger an outbreak of eczema. These include but are not limited to pollutants, tobacco smoke, pollens, pets, dust mites, moulds and spores. Allergens should be avoided if at all possible for the eczema sufferer.
Foods are also suspected of causing eczema. Certain foods such as dairy products, wheat, citrus fruits, eggs, nuts, chemical additives, preservatives and artificial colorings are most suspected of causing an eczema outbreak.
Stress can also trigger an eczema flare up as stress usually starts to weaken the immune system response. Considering that having eczema can also cause a person stress, this unfortunately causes a never-ending cycle.
While eczema has no absolute causes, an eczema sufferer should not exclude all of these from their daily lives. As with most sensitivities, one, most, all or none of the above listed items can cause an eczema outbreak. It all depends on the individual.
This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. For more information or a diagnoses, please contact your health care professional.
Irritants can also cause eczema. Some eczema irritants include hot and humid weather, cold and dry weather, chemicals and solvents. Allergens can also trigger an outbreak of eczema. These include but are not limited to pollutants, tobacco smoke, pollens, pets, dust mites, moulds and spores. Allergens should be avoided if at all possible for the eczema sufferer.
Foods are also suspected of causing eczema. Certain foods such as dairy products, wheat, citrus fruits, eggs, nuts, chemical additives, preservatives and artificial colorings are most suspected of causing an eczema outbreak.
Stress can also trigger an eczema flare up as stress usually starts to weaken the immune system response. Considering that having eczema can also cause a person stress, this unfortunately causes a never-ending cycle.
While eczema has no absolute causes, an eczema sufferer should not exclude all of these from their daily lives. As with most sensitivities, one, most, all or none of the above listed items can cause an eczema outbreak. It all depends on the individual.
This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. For more information or a diagnoses, please contact your health care professional.
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