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This Way to Eliminate Foot Odor

Foot odor can cause interference due to unpleasant odors, as well as reduce self-confidence. For those of you who have this problem, it's important to know how to get rid of foot odor. How to get rid of foot odor actually is not difficult. The important thing to note is to maintain good foot hygiene. In addition, make sure you also regularly clean the footwear that is used. By knowing what causes the onset of foot odor, will help you to get rid of foot odor. Causes of foot odor Foot odor is often triggered by damp feet and excessive sweating of the feet. Basically, sweat glands are tasked with maintaining skin moisture and regulating body temperature when the weather is hot or when you are exercising. Sweat glands in the foot more than in other body parts, and sweat in the feet can be more than they should if you are stressed, experiencing hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), or wearing shoes for one day. In addition, several conditions can also cause foot odor, such as: Poo

Reasons for Keeping Children from Cigarette Smoke

Secondhand smoke exposed to secondhand smoke is more dangerous than that smoked by active smokers. Especially children and babies, they are the most vulnerable group if exposed to cigarette smoke. Exposure to cigarette smoke can increase the risk of various health problems and diseases. Infants and children who are exposed to cigarette smoke are at high risk of eye irritation, ear infections, allergies, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, meningitis, and sudden infant death syndrome. Keep Cigarette Smoke Right Now Cigarettes have a very high effectiveness in spreading toxic chemicals. If smoked in the house, then your whole house will be full of toxic substances, such as nicotine, carbon monoxide, and cancer-triggering substances (carcinogens). Worse, all these substances are not only in the location you smoke. All rooms in the house, including children's and baby's rooms, are at risk of being polluted by various substances that are harmful to the body. In addition to its wid

There are eight causes of dry skin

Dry skin is a common condition in the skin that occurs due to lack of fluid in the outer layer of the skin. Open body parts, such as arms, hands, and feet are the areas most vulnerable to this disorder. Dry skin or xerosis, can be experienced by anyone regardless of gender. Dry skin can occur with different levels in each person, depending on health conditions, residence, length of time in an open space, and age. Older people are more prone to dry skin. Some Symptoms of Dry Skin In some people, dry skin can be experienced throughout their lives. But for the most part, this condition is only temporary or only at certain times, depending on the conditions previously mentioned. Dry skin is often characterized by several symptoms, such as the surface of the skin that feels and looks rough. In addition, the owner of dry skin will find his skin feels tight or stiff when bathing, after bathing, or when swimming. Redness and itching are also common. Another symptom that often appears i

Do not let this penis disease happen to you

The penis is a vital male organ that functions as an outlet for urine and sperm from the body. Maintaining the cleanliness and health of the penis is very important so that penile disease does not happen to you. An impaired penis can cause pain and affect male sexual function and fertility. In addition, penile disease can also affect other aspects of your life, such as stress, relationship problems, and lower self-confidence. Various Types of Penile Diseases That Can Occur There are various types of penile diseases, one of which is priapism, which is a condition in which the penis has an ongoing erection for more than four hours and often feels painful. Priapism occurs when blood flowing into the blood vessels of the penis does not fully return. Penile disease is usually caused by drug and alcohol abuse, blood disease (anemia), genital injury, disorders of the spinal cord, or consumption of certain drugs. This medical emergency must be treated immediately because prolonged erect

Premature Puberty in Children

Puberty is a time when a child experiences growth into adulthood. Puberty usually occurs at age 11 years in girls and 12 years in boys. But premature puberty can also occur in children, this phenomenon is often known as early puberty. Precocious puberty or early puberty usually occurs earlier than the average age, between 7-8 years in girls and 9 years in boys. This early puberty causes a number of physical, psychological, and behavioral changes in the child. Causes of Puberty Before Time Precocious puberty in children can be caused by the following things: Gender Girls are 10 times more likely to experience puberty prematurely than boys. Obesity Research reveals obesity in children is thought to result in premature puberty, especially in girls. High body mass index (BMI) in obese children causes an increase in the hormone leptin. This hormone is thought to trigger the development of puberty more quickly. However, further research is needed to support this statement. E

There Are Many Mental Ills

Many people experience mental health disorders due to various life problems. If not treated immediately, this condition risks developing mental illness. Many types of mental illness, ranging from drug addiction, to personality disorders. Mental illness is a mental disorder that affects mood, mindset, and general behavior. Someone called experiencing mental illness, if the symptoms and signs of mental disorders experienced makes it depressed and unable to carry out normal daily activities. The characteristics of people who have mental illness can vary depending on the type. But in general, people who experience mental disorders can be identified from certain symptoms, such as a very drastic mood change from very sad to very happy or vice versa, feeling excessive fear, withdrawing from social life, often feeling very angry to like to do violence, and experiencing delusional. Sometimes, these symptoms are also accompanied by physical disorders, such as headaches, back pain, stomachach

Types of Waste and Impacts on Health

Unwittingly, hazardous waste is all around us. Various types of waste can pollute water, soil, to the air we breathe, and can have a negative impact on health. Waste can be found anywhere. Starting from household waste, offices, industry, or vehicle fumes on the highway. Sadly, because we have "encountered" we meet, often this problem is no longer taken seriously. For example, when we pass or even live in the vicinity of a landfill site, we may only be disturbed by the unpleasant odor and take it lightly, when in fact there are dangers that secretly lurk in the health of the body. Air Waste Air waste can cause air pollution. Smoke and particulates are two types of air waste that can endanger health. Especially particulates, because of its shape in the form of fine particles, making it difficult to be seen by the naked eye. Without us knowing it, particulates can be inhaled and cause dangerous diseases. Particulates come from diesel engine exhausts, wood burning, and co

Here Is the Variety of Medical Rehabilitation

Medical rehabilitation is a therapy carried out to restore bodily functions that are experiencing problems. Usually for someone who has undergone treatment or surgery due to severe injury, infection, stroke, or tumor. Medical rehabilitation needs cover all ages, both men and women, with different types and levels of rehabilitation. Medical rehabilitation measures taken will be adjusted to the physical conditions and limitations experienced. Various Conditions Requiring Rehabilitation The following are some medical conditions or disorders that require medical rehabilitation: Rehabilitation of heart sufferers Cardiac rehabilitation or cardiac rehabilitation is designed to help improve cardiovascular health. This rehabilitation is primarily intended for those who have had a heart attack, heart failure, undergoing an angioplasty, or heart surgery. Before starting this type of medical rehabilitation program, the rehabilitation team will review the medical history, conduct a phys

Recognize and Overcome Symptoms of Squints in Children

Do not underestimate squinting eyes in children because it can interfere with their vision. By knowing the symptoms, you can overcome squinting in children early on. Crossed eyes or strabismus often appear in childhood. In the squint, the eye muscles that are connected to the brain do not work properly. As a result, eye movements become different, where both eyes should move in the same direction. Symptoms of Squints Some squinting eye symptoms that can be observed include the eye not moving in the same direction at the same time. Generally, one eye with a forward line of sight is more dominant, while one eye with a line of sight not always forwards is weaker. The dominant eye, the ability to focus and its relationship with the brain is much better. Whereas weaker eyes usually appear unfocused or not well connected to the brain. In addition, one eye will narrow or close when exposed to the sun and often crashes when walking. Some children with squints complain of double vision.

Antihistamines, Relievers to Allergic Reactions

Having allergies is annoying. The skin can suddenly become itchy and redden or sneeze when exposed to allergens (allergens). However, you can be relieved because these effects can be alleviated by taking antihistamines. Antihistamines are a type of drug used to treat various types of allergies. For example, food allergies, insect stings, skin allergies, eye allergies, and other allergies. This drug can only reduce the reactions caused by allergies. How Antihistamines Work Our body has a chemical called histamine. When there are harmful substances, such as viruses or bacteria, enter the body, histamine will appear and react against these substances. Histamine resistance against this dangerous substance can make the body experience inflammation or inflammation. However, if you have allergies, histamine cannot distinguish which substances are dangerous and not. The result, when there are harmless substances such as food, dust, or pollen, the body continues to experience inflammatio