Contact us November 21, 2009

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Jungle Marathon Challenge December 31, 2009

Lowri Morgan Amazon Challenge on Channel S4C Janurary 5,6,7  at 21.00 and on January 9th at 20.30

Lowri Morgan

Wales has so much to offer. For such a small country, we give pride to some of the worlds best talents. Actors such as Richard Burton, Anthony Hopkins and Katherine Zeta Jones. Singers Tom Jones, Shaking Stevens, Katherine Jenkins and Bonnie Tyler. Entrepreneurs Sir  Stanely Thomas, Dr Chris Evans, Gaynor Morgan.

Another superwoman Lowri Morgan faces her fears in the life threatening challenge of the Brazillian Amazon.

Adventure-loving TV presenter Lowri Morgan has played rugby for Wales, competed in numerous marathons worldwide and completed the illustrious Ironman Challenge. She’s even dived down to the remains of Titanic in a submersible – but in a new S4C series, Ras yn Erbyn Amser, she faces her toughest challenge yet.

Not to be missed.

Click here to see the dare devil team

Click here to see about the race

click here to see Lowri’s blog

Wish the team all the very best of Welsh luck.

Ginseng Sport Gel and Ginseng Muscle & Joint Cream a must have for the survival kit. Buy on Amazon nowIncoSilk cream for fungal infections www.incostress.com

Skin complaints December 26, 2009

Got a skin complaint? We want to hear about it. We want to know what remedies you have used to help. Did it help? 

Contact us today with your questions.

Cold Sores - Herpes simplex

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Remember those who can’t December 23, 2009

Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time

Christmas and New Year is a very stressful time for many. Those who can afford the joys of Christmas cheer and those who can’t.

For those of you who care for loved ones who used to care for you, it is a time to look at the fond memories and not at what is a difficult time to cope with.

For those who have lost loved ones in many situations, be it an act of crime, an act of war or an act of god.

Those who have lost someone dear the first Christmas is always the hardest, but their memory will live on and comfort is taken looking back with happy memories.

God bless all those who can’t be home for Christmas for one reason or another and god bless those who are at home who make our Christmas special.

A Christmas prayer to all those brave men and women of the armed forces who can’t be home for Christmas.

In memory of all the brave soldiers

Blow away those Winter blues December 18, 2009

Protect your skin with ginseng nourishing cream. Winter winds and cold climates can damage and age skin quickly.

Using Ginseng nourishing cream will protect the skin and feed the skin cells giving you a healthy look and feel to the skin.

Use Ginseng Care Serum for very dry skin. Use at night and during the day for dehyrated skin. Ideal for cracked, chaffed skin. Great for cold sores.

Don’t suffer this Winter. You deserve better!!

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING December 12, 2009

Are you in a panic of what to buy them for Christmas? Start the festive season with getting your friends and family introduced to PARABEN FREE, CRUELTY FREE products.

The GINSENG CREAMS range are PARABEN FREE and we never invest in any products which are tested on animals or have animal content.

Why spend a fortune of fancy creams that don’t even make a difference with big names behind, when you can have a natural skin friendly cream which lasts a long time due to the generous amount in the tube or jar and actually does help the skin.

Air travel is known to dehydrate skin. We supply our creams to air stewards and air stewardesses. The prove is there to see.

Order now before Christmas and we will pay the postage for you.

Order Ginseng Creams Today. See our contact page for details

Dry Skin under the eyes December 6, 2009

Once the age of 40 hits home many of us experience differences in the body. Dry skin being one of the popular ones.

Ginseng nourishing cream not only alleviates the dry skin it actually feeds the thin skin under the eyes combating the dryness.

If you have reached 40 why not write to us and let us know what changes you have seen with your body.

Athlete’s Foot December 4, 2009

 

Not drying between the toes properly can cause this

Athlete’s foot

Athlete’s foot is the term used for a common disorder affecting the skin between the toes, and other areas of the skin.  The cleft between the fourth and fifth toes is the most frequently affected, with moist soft skin that peels off easily. Often the skin splits uncomfortably (a fissure). It may smell unpleasant. It is generally mild; very inflamed athlete’s foot is generally due to secondary bacterial infection.

Athlete’s foot can be due to one factor or a combination of factors.

• Bacterial infection (erythrasma, pseudomonas, Staphylococci and Streptococci).
• Mould infection.
• Soft corn (build-up of thick skin because the toes are pressing against each other).
• Injury(punctures of or scratches on the skin
• Fungal infection (tinea pedis).

Athlete’s foot is more common in those who participate in sports because:

• They sweat heavily.
• They may fail to dry their feet carefully after showering.
• They may be exposed to fungal spores on the surfaces of communal areas.

Athlete’s foot is an infection of the feet caused by fungus. The medical term is tinea pedis. Of the fungal infections known as tinea infections, Athlete’s foot is the most common. These fungi thrive in warm, moist areas.

Your risk for getting athlete’s foot increases if you:

• Wear closed shoes, especially if they are plastic-lined
• Keep your feet wet for prolonged periods of time
• Sweat a lot
• Don’t dry your feet thoroughly

Symptoms  

The most common symptom is cracked, flaking, peeling skin between the toes. The affected area is usually red and itchy. You may feel burning or stinging, and there may be blisters. In addition to the toes, the symptoms can also occur on the heels, palms, and between the fingers.

If the fungus spreads to your nails, they can become discolored, thick, and even crumble.

Athlete’s foot is contagious, and can be passed through direct contact, or contact with items such as shoes, stockings, and shower or pool surfaces.

Causes  

The body normally hosts a variety of micro-organisms, including bacteria and fungi. Some of these are useful to the body. Under certain conditions others multiply rapidly and cause infections. Athlete’s foot occurs when a particular type of fungus grows and multiplies in your feet (especially between your toes) this fungus can also grow on hands causing the same symptoms.

Treatment   

• Keep your feet clean and dry, especially between your toes.
• Wash your feet thoroughly with soap and water and dry the area very carefully and completely. Try to do this at least twice a day.
• Wear clean, cotton socks and change your socks and shoes as often as necessary to keep your feet dry.

Athlete’s foot almost always responds well to self-care, although it may come back.

Severe, ongoing infections that don’t respond after 2 - 4 weeks of self-care, and frequently recurring athlete’s foot, may require further treatment by your health care provider.

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Contact your doctor immediately if :

• Your foot is swollen and warm to the touch, especially if there are red streaks. These are signs of a possible bacterial infection. Other signs include pus or other discharge and fever.
• You have diabetes and develop athlete’s foot.
• You are concerned that you have a severe fungal infection.
• If after 2-4 weeks of self care the symptoms still remain

We would like to thank

Habif, TP. Clinical Dermatology. 4th ed. St. Louis: Mosby; 2004.

Long SS, Pickering LK, Prober CG, eds. Principles and Practice of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. 2nd ed. New York, NY: Elsevier, 2003.

Note: Information provided should not be used to make a diagnosis. Ginseng Creams distributed by C&G Medicare Ltd for the UK and Ireland. C&G Medicare Ltd recommends you always seek medical advice if you have concerns regarding any skin condition.

Vitiligo or loss of skin pigmentation November 29, 2009

Living with Vitiligo

After living many years in hot climates there is going to be undoubtedly some sort of sun damage to the skin. I always took care of my skin and rarely sun bathed. 12 years after returning from the sun drenched beaches we settled back into Europe. That is when I noticed my skin had patches and white circular spots. My first reaction was that it was sun damage, as when the sun is out it becomes more prominent.  I have been diagnosed with Vitiligo which apparently is not sun related!

Due to the embarrassment of having ‘uneven’ skin pigment I decided to do research. The embarrassment has not gone away, but understanding the condition has helped me live with it easier.  The following is what I have found and hope that anyone who has this will learn from it.

What is Vitiligo

Vitiligo is quite a common skin disease which affects at least 1 person in 100 in countries worldwide  regardless of the climate.  Anyone, male or female, irrespective of skin colour or ethnic origin can develop the condition. 
  
Vitiligo causes the skin, and sometimes the hair, to turn white in patches. Skin contains cells called melanocytes,these cells give the skin its colour. If these cells become damaged or destroyed white patches start to form due to the lack of melanin.  The most common form of vitiligo appears in symmetrical form (generalized vitiligo) affecting both sides of the body.   In some cases only one half of the body is affected (segmental vitiligo).

Can you catch vitiligo?

You cannot catch vitiligo. It is not infectious.  It can cause severe psychological distress, especially when the face, neck, hands and genitals are affected.  Many children and adults have been bullied because of this condition. Children need to understand the implications of bullying children with vitiligo.
Vitiligo is unpredictable.  Some people may not notice a change in their condition for many years, while for others it can spread quite rapidly.  In some cases the white patches can spontaneously re-pigment, particularly in children, though it is rare for the disease to resolve completely without treatment.

What Causes Vitiligo?

There are several theories but nobody is really sure what causes it. Extensive research is being carried out in various centers in different countries to find a solution. We know that the pigment cells do not function properly. My doctor told me that my autoimmune system was attacking my own cells, which is what is the probable cause of my vitiligo.

Other theories of cause are:

• hereditary
• thyroid problems
• Neuronal, where the nerves in the skin are implicated in the damage to pigment cells.
• Exposure to hydrogen peroxide is toxic to pigment cells.
• Hormonal change
• psychological stress

Help! I have a white patch in my hair now

Those who remember the program The Malans, where the lead male earned the title of  ‘The Malan Streak’ will know what I am taking about. I wonder if he had Vitiligo?

Can hair be affected also. The anser is yes. Below is an extract from a case study. We would like to thank www.vitiligo.org.uk for this information.

DYEING HEAD HAIR AFFECTED BY VITILIGO Abstract from the publication “Vitiligo – Understanding the loss of skin colour” by Marion Lesage for the Vitiligo Society (published 2002)

Every authority/manufacturer I have consulted tells me that there is no problem dyeing hair affected by Vitiligo, however people with hair affected by Vitiligo tell a different story!

The best advice I have received so far is from my own hairdresser, who says that a product which contains ammonia is essential to raise the hair cuticle. The ammonia will almost certainly have to stay on the hair for longer than for people who do not have hair affected by Vitiligo. Provided this is done there should not be a problem in getting the Vitiligo hair to accept the dye in the normal way.

Of course the need to use a patch test when trying out this method on yourself is essential. I would strongly recommend that anyone experiencing problems should contact the product manufacturer for advice and ask to speak to the technical department for product development. Only if enough customers do this will the manufacturers become aware of the problem. Then they will not be able to say that the problem does not exist and they may be motivated to do something.

I am going to try the ginseng care serum over the next few months to see if it will make any difference. The properties in is cream has proven to work on skin with eczema, bed sores, cold sores. Let’s see if we can have some kind of break through.

Lichen Sclerosus November 23, 2009

What Is Lichen Sclerosus?

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition resulting in well-defined shiny white spots on the skin. It mostly affects the genital and anal areas. The condition affects all ages but affects the middle aged women more.

What Are the Symptoms?

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Lichen sclerosus most commonly affects the genital area. The predominant symptom is acute itching of the vulval area. The sufferer may scratch the area so much that blood blisters and sores can occur. The vulva thickens and looks white. As the skin becomes increasing sensitive then the vulval and perianal area become more and more prone to tearing and infected, especially on passing bowel movements.

 Women

Atrophy (bleeding of the tissue) and change in the vulval features occur in long established cases and include fusion of the labia over the urethra (the tube which passes urine from the bladder out of the body), causing difficulty in urination. The clitoris may become ‘buried’. There may be narrowing of the vaginal opening making sexual intercourse difficult. Infections (including ‘thrush’) may be present.

 Men

The penis is affected by itching, soreness, difficulty in retracting the foreskin and, due to a narrowing of the urethra, in urinating. The skin may look pale.

Psychological
One of the main problems is recognition and appropriate diagnosis by the General Practitioner. Misdiagnose of the condition as ‘thrush’ is relatively common, or as a psychological complaint to be treated with anti-depressants and tranquillisers. An accurate diagnosis is delayed for many years in some people. Earlier specialist referral would reduce the distress caused to people who fail to respond to treatments for infections.

 There is a tendency for those experiencing painful sex to have a sense of low confidence and self worth, to feel they are freaks, to experience a loss of femininity/masculinity. Many grieve for their sexuality. There is often a very real feeling of total isolation and despair. Patients have difficulty in coming to terms with the disabling effect lichen sclerosus can have on everyday life.

What Causes Lichen Sclerosus?

The cause is unknown. Some suggestions are:

• Too active immune system and hormone problems.
• Possibility that it is inherited
• Lichen sclerosus appears on skin that has been damaged or scarred from some other previous injury.

Lichen sclerosus is not contagious

 How Is It Diagnosed?

Severe lichen sclerosus can be easily determined by the medical profession. A biopsy is taken to determine the disease.

 How Is It Treated?

If you discover patches on the arms or upper body, inform your doctor. They usually don’t need treatment, and over time they may fade.

Lichen sclerosus of the genital skin should be treated immediately. Even if it isn’t painful or itchy, the patches can scar. This can cause problems with urination or sex. There is also a very small chance that skin cancer may develop in the patches.

Surgery is normally a good option for men. Circumcision (removing the foreskin on the penis) is the most widely used therapy for men with lichen sclerosus. The disease usually does not come back. Surgery is normally not a good option for women. When the lichen sclerosus patches are removed from the genitals of women and girls, they usually come back.

 Treatment may include the use of a strong cortisone cream or ointment on the skin.

It is important to have regular follow ups by the doctor because using these creams and ointments for a long time may cause:

• Thinning and redness of the skin
• Stretch marks where the cream is applied
• Genital yeast infections.

Cortisone creams are not always a solution. For a natural approach try Ginseng Care Serum.

 Some things that can keep symptoms from clearing up are:

• Low estrogen levels
• Infection
• Allergy to the medication.
• When creams and ointments don’t work, your doctor may suggest:
• Retinoids, or vitamin A-like drugs  (be aware that these creams thin the skin. Sunlight should be avoided)
• Tacrolimus ointment
• Ultraviolet light treatments (not used on skin of the genitals).

 Don’t be afraid to ask your doctor:

• How does the medicine work?
• What are its side effects?
• Why is it the best treatment for my lichen sclerosus?

 How it affects the sex life?

Due to the swelling and discomfort of the vaginal area people with severe lichen sclerosus are unable to bare having sex. The disease can cause scars that narrow the vagina. Also, sex can hurt and cause the patches to bleed.

 Which doctor is the best person to treat Lichen Sclerosus?

Dermatologists (doctors who treat the skin)

Gynaecologists (doctors who treat the female reproductive system)

Urologists (doctors who treat the urinary or urogenital tract)

Primary health care providers.

 C&G Medicare would like to thank:

National Lichen Sclerosus Support Group, PO Box 5830, Lyme Regis, Dorset

DT7 3ZU, United Kingdom

 Note: Information provided should not be used to make a diagnosis. Ginseng Creams distributed by C&G Medicare Ltd for the UK and Ireland. C&G Medicare Ltd recommends you always seek medical advice if you have concerns regarding any skin condition.

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