Axillary hyperhidrosis treatment is perhaps the most evolved out of all of the different types of excessive sweating. This is perhaps because it is one of the most common types there is. In this article, read and discover many different ways to treat underarm sweating.

Medical Grade Antiperspirant

Although this can be used on any part of the body, it is still the first line of defense to treat underarm sweating.

Apply it about once per week and use a fan to dry it out after application - this will stop the itching or burning sensation.

Iontophoresis

Although this method is more often used to treat the hands and the feet, with a minor modification it can be used for the underarms.

A typical treatment of around 20 minutes is enough to block the sweat ducts for around 2 to 3 weeks.

Botulinum Toxin

More commonly known these days as a treatment for middle aged women to hide their wrinkles, it has long been used in the medical industry for it's paralytic qualities.

Injecting 12 shots of it under each arm is enough to stop the sweating for at least 3 months. As good and effective as it is, there are side effects and the treatment is not exactly cheap either.

Surgery

Liposuction-curettage surgery is the most effective type here. During this procedure, a canula is inserted and the sweat glands are scraped away from the inside.

This will eliminate sweating under the arms but you will likely get compensatory sweating elsewhere such as around the trunk of the body (chest and back).

Natural Methods

All of these methods are well and good but they only fight the symptoms, the sweating, and they do not address the actual cause, an imbalance in the sympathetic nervous system.

One novel way is to make small changes in what you eat and other aspects of your lifestyle. In many hyperhidrosis sufferers, they have been able to restore a natural, normal balance and have no further need for treatments, no drugs, equipment, shots or anything else.

Detoxification is a natural and ongoing process of neutralization and elimination of toxins or contamination from your body. Though most of us may not notice, there is some detoxification happening all the time in our body that is necessary to maintain life and for health. Detoxification promotes the excretion of toxins stored in your lungs, liver, kidney, bowels and blood circulation.

The liver is the primary organ that detoxifies toxins by filtering toxins and contaminants from the blood and breaking it down into smaller compounds that can be excreted by other eliminating organs. The kidney filters toxins from the blood into urine and the lung removes any gaseous wastes through exhalation. The bowel remove most solid wastes and bacteria toxins from your bowel. Therefore, it is important that these organs are always working properly.

If not eliminated properly and the toxins accumulate in the eliminating organs, it will prevent the organs from functioning properly. This can cause hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiency and slowing of metabolism. Excess toxins that are not broken down and eliminated are reabsorbed into the blood circulation where it interferes with nutrient absorption and is the precursor for bacteria, viruses and parasites to multiply.

Although many expert have said that detoxification is a natural process and our bodies do not help, it is also true that we now consume and are exposed to a far greater amount of toxins through food, water, and environment compared with one or two generations ago. Without any help, these new new surplus toxins will accumulate in our organs gradually and interfere with organs functions. When this occurs, the flow of energy in your body will be interrupted and that can effect your emotional or physical wellness.

To stop underarm sweating is not so difficult when you know the various treatments available. You can then choose which one is most appropriate for your own condition. Let's take a closer look.

Clinical Strength Antiperspirants

If you prefer more natural options then read ahead but I would still not dismiss this method straight away.

If you see your doctor then he can prescribe you a medical grade antiperspirant that is stronger than anything you will find in the regular stores.

You apply it only about once per week although you may get some slight burning or itching sensations.

Iontophoresis

With this method, you need a special apparatus.

Two sponges are soaked with tap water and one placed under each arm. A low electric current is then passed for about 20 minutes.

Don't worry, the current is so low that it is not painful and patients describe it as a "tingling" feeling only.

It will block the sweat ducts for around 3 weeks.

Botulinum Toxin

This toxin is used for middle aged woman to hide their wrinkles! But it is also used especially for treatment of underarm sweating.

It is not cheap but it does work well. Around 12 shots are needed under each arm and the effects last for around 3 months.

Natural Methods

In my opinion these are the best. The problem with all the above methods is that they only treat the symptoms and they are not cures.

A natural approach of lifestyle and the foods you eat can help to restore the balance of your sympathetic nervous system (part of the body that regulates sweating) to that of a normal person. No drug or product can do that, only natural methods.

Very few people initiate to take additional precautions for the maintenance of nails. Even an individual who goes out few extra kilometers for a morning walk or a daily exercise often tends to neglect the health of his nails. It is only when we become too conscious about the unsightly appearance of our unkempt and infected nails, the insufferable pain and the intolerable smell of the fungus growth; we take steps for effective medication. Often the situation arises that the fungal growth becomes quite complex for treatment. In fact, the best way to keep your nails healthy is to avoid the possibility of getting infected with fungal growth by taking up preventive measures.

Nail fungal infections particularly toenail fungal infection is quite common as around half of the people visiting the dermatologists are infected with toenail fungus. As the feet stays mostly under damp and wet conditions inside covered shoes, the nails of the feet especially the toe gets affected by fungal infection.

The fungi that cause fungal infection in nails often tend to spread to the skin of the body. So, physicians during the time of diagnosis try to trace out the source of the fungus and treat it. Toenail fungal infection is quite difficult to treat as the fungus normally grows beneath the nail plate. The fungi live on the keratin of the nail and progress to other nails gradually. As a consequence the infected nail gets discolored. The color changes from yellow, green to sometimes even black. Sometimes the infected nail gives out foul smell along with intense pain that often makes walking difficult.

Nowadays, ways of nail fungal treatments are effective to a great extent due to advanced researches on fungal infection. Fungus is an anaerobic microbe that grows on conditions that have less percentage of oxygen. The fungi can be killed if the medication is focused on treating the nail under excess of oxygen. Other than application of topical medications there are several experimental treatments that are put into practice to combat with the fungal infection like photodynamic therapy (PDT) and nanoparticles.

To prevent nail infection we should clean our foot daily and keep it dry. We should always make sure that the nail is not subjected to daily wear and tear unnecessarily. Usage of well sterilized instruments for pedicure will certainly decrease the chance of getting affected by a fungal infection in salons.

Surgery for hyperhidrosis should only ever be considered as a total last resort. Even when this is the case, there is no straightforward decision to make. Let's take a closer look.

Liposuction-Curettage

Lipo is by far the safer surgical option of the two. Like liposuction for removal of fat, this procedure involves the insertion of what is called a "canula", a kind of medical straw through which suction can be applied.

during this procedure, a small insertion is made and the canula inserted. The sweat glands are then scraped off and sucked out from the inside.

Although this sounds a little "barbaric", it is amongst the better types of surgery for hyperhidrosis.

ETS Surgery

In a person with hyperhidrosis, their sympathetic nervous system is in a state of imbalance and messages are sent via the nerves to the sweat glands which then overproduce sweat because they are "told to".

In ETS surgery, the nerves that carry these messages are cut and therefore the sweat glands cease to sweat.

This surgery is highly controversial and carries significant side effects.

If you look on the internet, you will see as many doctors arguing against ETS as there are arguing for it. Personally, I would advise you to stay well away.

Side Effects Of Surgery

The most common side effect with surgery is known as compensatory sweating. This is where another part of the body sweats more to compensate for the sweating that no longer occurs due to surgery.

But for many hyperhidrosis sufferers, this compensatory sweating is considered less embarrassing than the original sweat problem.

Excessive sweating treatment options are numerous and you need only know a few tricks to bring it under control. Find out what they are, in this article.

Work Out In The Mornings

Many people who also have the same problem have found that if they work out in the morning then they will sweat less for the rest of the day, even if they keep well hydrated.

Wash The Affected Area Twice

The bacteria left behind after sweating can contribute to further sweating and especially more stale odors. If you wash the affected area twice and finish your shower with tepid water (not hot!) then you'll find a great improvement in how much you sweat and also the odor.

Clinical Grade Antiperspirant

Speak to your doctor and he can prescribe you with a clinical strength antiperspirant that can be used on any part of the body and not just the underarms.

The best part is that you only need to apply it about once per week.

Natural Antiperspirant

You can also get a natural version from most health stores and some pharmacies.

This is called a "rock crystal" and consists of thousands of mineral particles impacted together. It has natural antiperspirant qualities.

Iontophoresis

This is a method of running a low electric current into a bath of water and into which the affected part of the body is placed. Unfortunately, it can only be used for excessive sweating of the feet, hands and the underarms.

Natural Methods

These are the best. If you look at all the above treatments, they all just address the symptoms of the problem, the sweating, and none of them try to fix the original cause, which is an imbalance in the sympathetic nervous system, the part of the body that control sweating.

There are unique natural methods that can be used to restore the balance to that or an ordinary person.

Today when you fill up a glass of supposedly clean tap water, what you really have is a heady mixture of prescription drugs in drinking water! Sounds too unrealistic? Well, just go through the extensive survey carried out by Associated Press and you'd be terribly disturbed by the findings. Southern California's drinking water testing turned up anti-epileptics, Tucson's water supply showed an anti-biotic and three other medications in it, San Francisco had sex-hormones in the water whereas New Jersey water survey turned up contaminated with anti-depressants and mood stabilizers! These are just a few of the twenty four cities that were covered by the survey all of which showed traces of prescription drugs in drinking water. There are around forty-one million Americans who have drugs in the drinking water!

Agreed that these were just traces that turned up however, imagine drinking this water - at least eight glasses a day - every day! How much would that add up to inside your body? Various institutes and individuals are studying the possible harm that would eventually result. True that we may not be the sufferers - at least not too badly - but think of your children - and their children! It is not just about tap water. It is about water being recycled, water from the ground table and so called pure bottled water! Prescription drugs are very specific to the ailment. For instance, if a person has cancer, the treatment will be specific to him or her. Now, imagine that self-same drug finding its way into a tumbler of water for a pregnant lady! Can you even think how the tiny being inside her could be harmed! I shudder at the very thought.

As a developed and progressive nation, you'd think that the water supplying companies would ensure that we get pure drinking water. Well, you'd be astonished to learn that many of the water supplying bodies - be it government or private, do not even test the water before supplying it to you and me! Even more amazing thing is that those who do carry out checks don't think it important to inform the public of the drugs in the drinking water that show up in these surveys!

Even as the amount of the drugs being prescribed is increasing so is the presence of prescription drugs in drinking water. Usually all these medications are not absorbed by the body. A lot of it gets into the sewage system through waste matter. Apart from this, a lot of unused medicines are flushed down the toilet on recommendation of the manufacturers! All this leads to the presence of unwanted substances in the treatment plants which cannot treat the water effectively enough. Furthermore, ingesting these drugs can lead to deposits inside our body with long term repercussions.

To clear the prescription drugs in drinking water, you need to do it yourself. Boiling the water is the best bet followed closely by installing a good and effective filtration system. There are a wide variety of options available in the market but you have to buy the one that will rid you of the drugs in the drinking water. Make the right choice.

In the US we have some of the best living conditions that can be found anywhere in the world. We are prideful in this fact and boasts of it often. So, it comes as quite a shock to hear of the recent findings that have declared that there actually are drugs in our drinking water. It's quite a frightening thought which pops into the mind every time you fill up a glass with tap water. Imagine drinking a light cocktail of heart medications, tranquilizers, anti-depressants and even sex hormones - everyday! That's what it comes to. The regular intake of these drugs in our drinking water can harm us in the long run.

There are a number of researches and studies that are being conducted to determine the amount of prescription medications and their combined by-products and drugs found in US drinking water. They are also studying the effect of this contaminated water on the cells of human beings. Some results have shown that cancer cells grow rapidly in the contaminated water - drinking or otherwise. Other results have shown that normal cell development is hindered when exposed for long periods of time to this water.

Some people and specially water treatment bodies and pharmaceutical companies are of the opinion that the traces of drugs found in US drinking water are so low that they will not have any impact on human health. however, ingestion of heart medication, blood pressure medicine, contraceptives, mood stabilizers and even cancer medicines over a long period of time even in minute doses will definitely have some impact on human health!

You may wonder how these drugs found in US drinking water end up there in the first place. A lot of doctors and health facilities recommend flushing unused medications down the toilet. These medications find their way into treatment plants that are not equipped well-enough to clean the water of these. Worse still are the drugs that end up in the ground water as these cause contamination to an even greater number. The bacteria and viruses that grow in sewers and were traditionally treated with antibiotics now evolve in the antibiotic water and become resistant to the very drugs that are meant to kill them. This means that there are now new strains of super bugs that are now difficult to kill and can harm people to a greater extent.

There is not enough awareness about this problem. And even among those who are aware, the seriousness is not enough to try and control it. It is up to us to be aware and take precautions and control measures instead of condemning the governing bodies. There are two things that need to be done. One is to clear out the drugs in our drinking water and the other is to do our bit to ensure that these drugs don't get into the water system. Clearing the drugs in our drinking water is easier than it seems. What you will need is a very good filtration technique. Nowadays there are lots of good filtering systems designed specifically to clean pharmaceutical drugs from water. You have to look carefully to see that this is being done by the filtration system you choose.

It is in our interest to see that we don't dispose of prescription drugs by flushing them into the sewage system. We can spread this idea among our friends and relatives.

Spider veins and varicose veins are conditions that afflict countless women across the world. This condition will leave unsightly discolored veins that can reduce a woman's self confidence and at times can be very painful. There have been many different types of treatments that are available for treating these conditions, some having more success than others. This article will focus on the foam sclerotherapy treatment and its effectiveness in treating people who suffer from spider veins.

Sclerotherapy is a treatment where the affected veins are injected with a solution that will effectively eliminate the problems of varicose veins and spider veins. Once the injected solution is in the veins, it will cause an inflammatory reaction and this will lead to the walls of the vein to stick together. After this occurs then the vessel will scar and then seal off. This will then lead to general fading and eventual disappearance of the vein.

Foam Sclerotherapy is one the new found methods that has been in use to help treat large varicose veins and spider veins. How it works is the liquid sclerosing agent is mixed with room air and then a foam is created. This foam is then injected into the affected vein. The benefit of using the foam, as opposed to the liquid is based off the fact that foam is able to cover a much larger surface area. This means that the sclerosing agent will be in direct contact with the veins wall. It also being a foam form will result in it being much harder to dilute. There is a benefit of using the foam with ultrasound imaging, as it shows up well and this makes it much easier to track. This will make it easier to guide it to the affected vein.

There are advantages and disadvantages in using the Foam Sclerotherapy method. One such advantage is the fact that using the foam proves to be much more accurate, especially when combined with ultrasound imaging. This means the affected vein can be targeted properly. Another benefit is the fact that surgery is eliminated for some conditions that can be treated by sclerotherapy. The disadvantage arises is the safety of using the foam. Some people are against it because you are introducing carbon dioxide into the body. Another set disagree with its use because of the possible allergic reactions to the solutions.

Having the foam sclerotherapy treatment done is regarded as being very safe. Despite this there are some minor side effects that may occur. Some people may have an allergic reaction to the sclerosing agent that is used. The other side effects are general bruising and a slight pain from the needles used in the process.

A day at the spa - what a welcome release! However, most individuals just dream about the soothing music and luxurious spa treatments because they don't have the time or money to indulge. That doesn't have to be the case, a bit of pampering from time to time goes a long way to making you feel good about yourself and ready to take on the day.

If you are at your wits end with work, the kids, the house or just the hectic pace of life you can create your own mini home spa tonight and re-create it as often as you need to. In fact, having the ability to turn your bathroom into a spa for even half an hour before you hit the sack will not only relax you but can become a weekly indulgence without the cost or the time involved in day spas.

GET READY, GET SET...

To really feel like you've been transported to a luxury spa it's worth it to set the stage properly. Here are the six steps to creating a mini home spa and how to enjoy it.

First, get rid of the toys! Or any other clutter in the tub. Dump them in a bin and set them outside the bathroom door if you have to, but don't try this with rubber frogs and superhero washcloths lying around.

Second, have a big towel ready. Have several on hand if you're trying any body wrap that you will need to wash off later.

Third, it's worth the little extra to invest in a plush, comfy bathrobe and slippers. It's a one time expense to really feel like you've gone to a spa.

Fourth, candles and a CD. Find something tranquil that suits the mood you're going for. Are you looking for rejuvenation or relaxation? Aromatherapy candles in scents like lavender for relaxation or citrus for rejuvenation will intensify the effects of your other treatments.

Fifth, face mask, exfoliation tool or scrub, Epsom salts and essential oils. Whether you prefer to create your own products from kitchen ingredients on hand, like bananas, honey, cucumber or chocolate; or if you purchase a few samples from the drug store, create a theme with your selections. A lavender oil in your bath with a rich, moisturizing chocolate or mud mask will feel extra indulgent. A peppermint bath with a cucumber mask will refresh you like nothing else.

Sixth, time. Put aside at least 20 minutes to enjoy your mini home spa. Fill the bath with hot water, turning on the shower for additional steam, and place a few teaspoons of Epsom salts along with several drops of your essential oil. Light the candles and turn on the music. Wash your face with a warm face cloth and apply the mask liberally. Unrobe and slip into your bath; start with your exfoliating scrub or pumice and then let yourself relax and enjoy all the sensations; smell, feel, sound.

When you're done, wash off the mask and moisturize from head to toe. Complete the experience by wrapping yourself in the soft robe and enjoying a cup of herbal tea selected to compliment your spa experience. Choose peppermint or citrus tea for a rejuvenating spa or a jasmine or chamomile tea for a relaxing spa.

Creating a home spa is so easy and affordable you'll have no excuse not to indulge as often as you wish!

There are no benefits of drinking water that has been contaminated with chemicals, drugs, carcinogens and the other toxins that are present in our freshwater sources. The importance of drinking water cleanliness is sometimes overshadowed by the other needs of industry and society in general.

What can you do?

That's what everyone should be asking, but most people simply look for someone to blame. Let's stop doing that.

This is one matter that you can take into your own hands and into your own home. You can help protect yourself and the environment.

There are many health benefits of drinking water, but if toxins are present, it becomes a problem. The human nervous system is like a tiny waterway in which signals are passed along from one part of the body to another.

Toxins cause the waterways to thicken. Nerve signals become interrupted.

You may experience sharp pains for no reason. This could be a factor in many chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, cluster headaches and migraines.

The importance of drinking water, free of contaminants, is relevant to many health conditions.

Several physicians have written books about the benefits of drinking water for a variety of reasons. For example, it naturally aids weight loss efforts. But, primarily we need it for proper hydration.

Without adequate fluid intake, our bodies cannot excrete waste products. They build up within the system and we become toxic to ourselves. If we are constantly ingesting toxins along with our fluids, then our body is working much harder than it has to.

Proper hydration is not only achieved by consuming fluids, but also by consuming adequate amounts of electrolytes. That explains the importance of drinking water with a trace mineral or electrolyte content.

The two most important electrolytes to the human body are sodium and potassium.

There are many other benefits of drinking water, but let's get to what you can do about contamination. We have the technology to remove nearly 100% of all the contaminants that are present in our freshwater sources.

Water treatment centers have not upgraded, because it is expensive in a large scale facility.

In the home, the technology is very inexpensive: it costs much less than buying bottled waters.

The taste and quality is better than bottled. And, environmentalists are pleading with people to stop buying so many of those bottles. The cost to the environment of creating and disposing of all of those bottles is enormous.

Thus, the importance of drinking water purification in the home is an environmental, as well as a health issue. You should choose a purifier that removes chlorine, THMs, VOCs, lead, cysts, pesticides, herbicides and herbicides.

The best ones can do all of that and still leave a healthy electrolyte content.

Some purifiers remove all traces of minerals and electrolytes. That's really "too pure" for the human body. It can lead to nutritional deficiencies, dehydration or even hyper-hydration.

To sum it up, here are the benefits of drinking water that is purified in your home: you save money, protect and improve your health and help to protect the environment.

I hope you will take the next step. Take the time to find the best water filtration system to help protect you and your family.

Medical research tells us that some people are at greater risk of fungal infection than others, but all of us can lower our risk with good foot care to avoid nail fungus. These infections usually start in a toenail and spread to other toes and then to the hands, so paying extra attention to the feet lowers the risk of fingernail infections too. It's likely the feet are more often infected because they get less air circulation, are washed less often, and come in contact with contaminated surfaces more frequently.

Good nail hygiene protects nails from onychomycosis. A simple routine of foot washing and nail care can make a big difference. Wash your feet daily, making sure that you wash between the toes where dirt and dead skin cells can easily become trapped (dirt often contains fungal spores and dead skin cells are one of the things fungi use for food, so its important to clear these things away). Complete your foot care to avoid nail fungus by drying just as carefully between the toes using a clean dry area of the towel for each toe. If you put moisturizer on your feet, do not use it between your toes because this can increase the moisture there, which encourages fungi to grow.

Healthy nails are another part of foot care to avoid nail fungus. Keep your nails clean and trimmed, clearing away any material lodged under the nail, and removing jagged or chipped ends. Trim hangnails carefully, doing as little damage to the surrounding tissue as possible, and do not cut the cuticles. If you wear nail polish, clean it off frequently so that you can see the condition of the nail underneath. Remembering that good hygiene protects nails from onychomycosis, always wear shoes in public places and do not share nail care instruments with others. Buy your own tools and take them with you if you visit nail salons.

Keeping your feet comfortable not only makes sense, but it's important foot care to avoid nail fungus. Footwear that's tight and airless, sandals that don't protect your toes from bumps and scratches, and synthetic socks that don't allow air circulation or absorb moisture all contribute to the growth of fungi. Hot sweaty feet should be washed and dried, as should dirty feet or feet that have been in wet shoes or boots. Even minor injuries can be the start of a problem, so first aid is important.

Though good hygiene protects nails from onychomycosis, it sometimes isn't enough. If you see discoloration of thickening of a nail that could signal the start of an infection, consult a medical professional promptly for a diagnosis.

Want to learn how to stop feet from sweating and slipping you up? It can be quite annoying dealing with sweating feet because not only is it uncomfortable, but it can also cause some unpleasant odor. And if you're a woman who happens to enjoy wearing high heels, those are something you do not want to loose your footing in! So what can be done to help keep your feet high and dry? There are several things you can try out.

One of the first things you want to do to stop feet from sweating is ensure there is enough ventilation down there. One way to do that is to ensure you are wearing the right pairs of socks. Some socks are made of unnatural fibers which don't allow your feet to breathe, then at the end of the day your feet are left so wet you can hear them squish as you wiggle your toes in your shoes. So what you need to do is start wearing only 100% cotton socks! Do not use Nylon, Rayon or even a cotton/nylon blend. You want only 100% cotton. This will make a huge difference that you can feel at the end of the day.

And ladies, if you're slipping or feeling uncomfortable while in those high heels, check out Payless Shoes for an insert that fits into the ball of the foot area. This insert keeps your foot from slipping out of your heels. If you can't find this in this store, try searching for them online. Another thing you can do is just opt to wear some high heel sandals on the extra hot days so that your feet will be well ventilated and you won't have to worry about slipping.

One last thing you can do to stop feet from sweating is to simply bring along more pairs of socks with you to work. During lunch or whenever else you feel the need to, excuse yourself and change into a fresh new pair of socks in the washroom. Just get into one of the large bathroom stalls and you'll have more cover than Superman gets in a phone booth, that's for sure.

To stop face sweating is no easy task if you have an excessive sweating issue that is. It's in the worst place as well since your face is the first thing people see, the last thing you want is to hear people asking you "Are you OK?", that is just gut wrenching. So how do you prevent the social embarrassment and keep that darn sweat off your face? Well, there are several ways to go about it, some easy, some not so easy. Let's start with the easy.

The first thing you should try to stop face sweating is simply carry around a hanky with you. Yes, that's it, a hanky. Whenever you feel the sweat coming on strong, pull it out and wipe your forehead dry. Simple and effective, the only problem is you may have to do it quite a few times if you're having a particularly bad case of sweating.

So if you happen to be having one of those bad gusher sessions, what can you do then? Well, the best thing to do would be to prevent that from ever happening, and one way to cut down on that sweating by at least 20% is with an antiperspirant. Now you may say: "But I can't roll that on my forehead!" but the fact is there are antiperspirants in gel format that would be great for the face. If you can't find them in stores, check for them online. Just apply a thin coating to your face and forehead and you're good to go.

Lastly, if you really want to stop face sweating, you can go for Botox treatment. What will happen is Botox will be injected under the skin to disrupt your sympathetic nerves from signaling your sweat glands to sweat up a storm. By disrupting the communication, you sweat less, simple. The only thing is you will need to go in ever 6-12 months as the injections wear off. Also, this option will cost you around $600-$700 each time.

A hangover is what your body feels when you consume too much alcohol the night before. Heavy consumption of drugs or alcohol can deplete the body of much needed nutrients as well as dehydrate it to a critical level.

These are some of the symptoms that come with a hangover are fatigue, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, headaches, hot flashes and of course dehydration.

One of the biggest causes of hangovers is congeners. Congeners are linked to the color, taste and aroma of dark alcohol drinks and seem to be tied to hangovers. Drinks like red wines, dark bourbons and stout and dark ales seem to produce a worse hangover than by those drinks that include less congener like vodka and light beers.

Dehydration is also a leading cause of hangovers. The best hangover cure is to drink plenty of water during the time you are consuming alcohol. Drinking water on a one to one basis while consuming alcohol will most definitely reduce and in some cases eliminate your hangover the next morning.

Some say the best hangover cure is to drink water during the time you are consuming alcohol. After the night is over and you are about to turn in for the night drink a sports drink that is filled with B vitamins. Gatorade or Vitamin Water is the two best for this. Drink a pint of water with a multi vitamin or drink a sports drink before bed and this is the best hangover cure.

Once you wake the next morning be sure to eat something light and have some more water. Remember drinking coffee won't help as it contains caffeine and that will just rob your body or hydration and not replenish it.

There are many possible causes of toenail fungus infections. One of the most common is the constant exposure to water or moisture. This explains why many athletes, particularly swimmers and divers, have a higher incidence of toenail fungal infections than other people.

Fungus naturally grows much faster in wet environments. If your feet are constantly wet, they become very attractive to toenail fungus. In addition, the warmth of the feet also promotes the growth of toenail fungus. To minimize the chances of acquiring toenail fungus infection, you should dry your feet as thoroughly as possible before putting on your socks and shoes.

Besides warmth and moisture, there are also genetic causes of toenail fungus infections that are beyond your control. Certain diseases and conditions contribute to the chances of getting a fungal infection in the toenails. Such conditions include Down syndrome, Raynaud's disease and Cushing's syndrome.

Diseases such as HIV and diabetes also make certain people more prone to toenail fungus infections. It is interesting to note though that male diabetes patients are thrice as likely to get toenail fungus than women with diabetes.

The other causes of toenail fungus infections are related to the practice of improper foot hygiene. For instance, some people do not think twice about wearing shoes while their feet are still wet. As mentioned before, it is important to completely dry your feet before putting on your shoes.

If you expect to sweat a lot while wearing your shoes, it is advisable to apply some foot powder before wearing your socks. You should also make sure that the socks that you buy are made from cotton materials as these are very good in absorbing excess perspiration and moisture.

While you're at it, you should also check the materials used in your shoes. Synthetic materials such are plastic are a no-no as these prevents the natural air circulation in your feet, trapping more moisture and germs inside the shoes. Toenail fungus is also contagious so you must avoid sharing footwear with other people, even if they are family members.

Wearing very tight shoes is also among the causes of Nail fungus infections. Footwear that do not fit properly will not only make your feet hurt but they will also constrict the toes and pave the way for ingrown toenails. These painful abnormalities of the toenail are among the chief causes of toenail fungus infections that can not only result in severe inconvenience but can also take up to several months to cure.

Now that you know the common causes of toenail fungus infections, you can take care of your feet and toenails much better and avoid the hassle of having to deal with toenail fungal infection.