http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Buffy+Hall%2C+RN Wellness, Fitness and Diet Buffy Hall, RN Fri, 05 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=7119&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Stress. You sure hear that word a lot these days. But do you really know what that little innocuous word really means in relation to your body? This article describes exactly what effect stress has on your body and why it is essential to break the stress cycles in your life whenever possible. When... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Buffy Hall, RN Fri, 05 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=7117&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet There are three common types of eczema: atopic, irritant contact and allergic contact dermatitis. Generally speaking, eczema is caused by inflammation producing cells that travel to the skin and release chemicals, making the skin dry, flakey, itchy and red. Atopic Eczema - the most common form At... Medicines and Remedies Buffy Hall, RN Fri, 05 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=7118&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies Since eczema severely dries out your skin, the most direct treatment is to help your skin regain it’s capacity for moisture retention. But just slapping on a moisturizer won’t do the job, especially if it is a commercial brand of moisturizer. Commercial lotions contain chemicals that can actually c... Medicines and Remedies Buffy Hall, RN Fri, 05 Aug 2005 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=7121&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies Did you know that the word “arthritis” actually refers to over 100 different diseases affecting areas in and around joints of the body? Actually, arthritis also can also affect other parts of the body besides the joints. The skin, liver, heart and kidneys are all vulnerable to certain types of arthr...