Nasal congestion is a problem that can be quite difficult to deal with. It may be hard to complete daily activities if you are congested and sinus issues can also lead to breathing problems. The good news is that you can use steam and essential oils to clear out your nasal passages. There are several reasons that vapor is good for people who have nasal congestion: 1. Improves breathing by loosening mucus Thick mucus can make it difficult for you to breathe. Even if you constantly blow your nose, you may still find it hard to breathe. The vapor can help loosen up the mucus so that the air will flow freely. You will also have an easier time clearing out your nasal passages. It is common for people who have nasal congestion to also experience coughing. You can alleviate this coughing by breathing in the steamy vapors. They help the throat muscles relax. 2. Relieves sinus pressure Sinus pressure occurs when your nasal passages become swollen and inflamed. This pain will not only affect your nasal passages, but you may also feel it on the sides of your face. Sinus pressure can lead to headaches. Inhaling steam can alleviate sinus pressure.

Soap is essential for keeping your hands and body clean. However, eczema sufferers have to be careful about the type of hand soap and body soap that they need. The ingredients in many soaps can irritate your skin and make your eczema a lot worse. That is why it is important to read the ingredients before you purchase a soap. Below is an example of the types of soaps that you can avoid: 1. Soaps With essential and botanical oils Botanical oils are extremely popular. The oils smell good, and many people think that they have healing properties. However, the botanical oils are an irritant. That is why it is best for you to avoid using them. 2. Propylene glycol based soaps Propylene glycol frequently makes the list of worse skin care ingredients. Even if you are not allergic to this ingredient, it can still trigger eczema symptoms if you are exposed to it. In addition to watching the soaps that you use, you will need to check your medications, cosmetics and topical skin treatments. There are many people who could not figure out why they kept having eczema flare ups after using this product. They checked their soap and skin care products and found out that propylene glycol was the culprit.

Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage associated with diabetes. It often occurs with untreated or unmanaged diabetes when high blood sugar (or glucose) leads to nerve damage throughout your body, but most often injures nerves in your legs and feet. Diabetic neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy is essentially nerve damage that is caused by the disease when sugar levels remain high for extended periods of time. There are many symptoms that can accompany this condition, including: 1. Tingling or burning One of the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy is tingling and burning in the extremities. Neuropathy can create a feeling of pins or needles. This happens when the nerves that are used to carry sensations to the body are negatively affected. That damage to the nerves causes distortions for body parts such as the fingers and toes. This tingling feeling may progress into pain at some point. 2. Numbness Probably the most common symptom of diabetic neuropathy is numbness. When nerve damage goes to this level, it needs to be taken very seriously. When this numb feeling occurs, it can potentially lead to either ulcers on the feet or possible amputation of limbs. Being very aware of your health and your sugar intake is extremely important in order to keep this from potentially happening.

More than 1 million Americans are living with Parkinson’s disease. This disease progressively affects movement through deterioration of a patient’s nervous system. Oftentimes, early symptoms are subtle and go unnoticed. Decreasing amounts of dopamine producing neurons significantly changes mobility in those dealing with this disease. Individuals with lower than normal dopamine levels experience irregular cognitive activity and impaired movement. Although the cause of Parkinson’s disease is unknown, being conscious of early warning signs can help gauge the progression: 1. Tremors A resting tremor is one of the earliest symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. These physical symptoms generally happen when the body part is at a rest; and decrease when the body part is being used. Hands are a common place to notice resting trembling. However, other body parts known to tremble include legs and lips. Activities that involve focused motor skills can be significantly influenced by tremors. 2. Rigid muscles and stiffness Although this is not a main warning sign during the onset of Parkinson’s disease, some patients experience increased tightness in certain body parts. This can influence muscle pain and joint atrophy. Muscle stiffness can also play a factor in sleep quality. Not being able to properly move as needed while in bed can have an undesirable effect on one’s sleeping patterns.

Patients generally experience tinnitus as an unpleasant ringing in their ears. Some also experience these symptoms as buzzing, clicking or even hissing noises. The condition typically arises from long-term exposure to loud noises. However, tinnitus can be caused by a wide range of other issues. Causes of tinnitus include aging, circulatory problems and ear injuries. Thankfully people can manage and find relief from tinnitus with the following methods: 1. Sound-masking devices It’s true that tinnitus comes from a problem with someone’s own ears. However, that doesn’t mean that blocking out noises won’t help. Tinnitus symptoms can arise due to noises being magnified or distorted. Likewise, random noises or frequencies can sometimes make tinnitus symptoms worsen. A sound masking device, even something as simple as earplugs, can often help reduce symptoms of tinnitus. 2. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) Mindfulness-based stress reduction MBSR is often used to help people deal with chronic pain. However, people are often unaware of the fact that it’s also a powerful tool to help fight against symptoms of tinnitus. MBSR works with both conditions by helping people develop improved focus and mindfulness. The practice doesn’t take away the ringing in one’s ears. However, it does provide people with the tools needed to push their focus away from the noise.