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Itching, also known as pruritus, is unfortunately quite common among individuals who had burn injuries. As many as 90 percent of burn patients report itching after their injuries, according to data cited by the Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors. Pruritus is Latin for “itch,” a sensation that causes a desire or reflex to scratch.

A skin condition like psoriasis can give you plenty of reasons not to exercise. Its symptoms such as visible plaques, scales, and flaking can be not only uncomfortable but also make you feel extra conscious. Those feelings can make it difficult for you to workout.

Rosacea is a skin condition wherein your skin becomes red when it gets triggered. Not only does your skin turn red, but you could even sport pimples that can be painful. Those with this condition say that the bumps on their skin feel itchy and the entirety of their skin becomes more sensitive, which means that they can’t use ordinary lotions or soaps like any other person.

Shopping for a good sports bra should not be so stressful, especially when you know where to start looking, and if you are certain about the activity you have chosen. When it comes to sports, there are three main impact levels, which refer to the effect the sport or activity may have on the body, particularly, the breasts. The higher the impact level, the greater the degree of breast movement, and the greater the need for support.

According to an online survey by Harris Poll on behalf of BioPharmX, about 72% of women experience breast discomfort with their menstrual cycle, and 45% of these women avoid physical activity altogether—22% even avoid walking during that time of the month. 

Summer is the best time for swimming. However, having sensitive skin might limit your options when it comes to trying to cool down. So many irritants and allergens around when the temperature is quite high. Even in pools. People with sensitive skin have to watch out for chlorine.

Pain is your body’s way of alerting you that something might be wrong. However, it does not necessarily mean that you should steer away from exercise. It still depends on the pain you have. There are two types of pain: acute and chronic pain.

Do your breasts hurt after you exercise? Why do you think so? 

In this era, women have become very particular when it comes to their body built. They want to look and feel good. Exercise can improve one’s health. It does have a lot of benefits in our overall state; physical, mental and even emotional. 

There’s not a chance that a professional athlete such as Roger Federer to show up to a tennis match wearing a track suit. Even amateur athletes know how important it is to gear up for a workout the right way. However, it goes beyond that. Functional pieces let you stay fit by focusing on your workout…while looking good of course. 

Being pregnant should not stop you from staying active and doing exercises. Living a healthy life is not just beneficial to you, but also to your little one. A happier and healthier you will not only have more energy during pregnancy, but it will also help empower you and build your self esteem. Choose the right clothing before performing any activity. 

If you love going to the gym or doing sports, you’ll appreciate the comfort and support that your sports bra offers. If you don’t, then perhaps it’s not doing everything you expect it to do. 

If you have an allergy, there are two types of tests that the doctor can perform to determine its cause and cure. First is by blood testing or RAST  (Radioallergosorbent test) and by skin testing or skin prick test. In most cases, both can be performed depending on what type of allergy you have or either of the two. 

Believe it or not, one of the triggers of eczema and other skin allergies is stress. If a person with eczema gets stressed enough, there’s a huge possibility that he will exhibit itchy rashes all over his body. In addition to improving your health, you can reduce your stress by exercising and here are some useful tips on how to do it properly:

There are many reasons why people want to lose weight. Some want to lose weight because their blood sugar is too high, while others want to lose weight because they have a family history of cardiovascular diseases.

One of the biggest barriers to exercise for women, aside from lack of time, energy and motivation, is breast discomfort during gym time. If you’re one of those women, let’s help you out by giving you some tips on how to choose the perfect sports bra to prevent exercise-induced breast discomfort.

When you’re living with a skin allergy chances are your condition often prevents you from sticking to your workout routine. A rash breakout on Tuesday might keep you from working out on Wednesday and the rest of the week. When that happens, you might find yourself going through six months without hitting the gym.

Exercising with allergies can be difficult for some people. Although you cannot exercise your allergies away, a regular workout can help manage the symptoms. It does not have to be intense or challenging. In fact, simple movements that can help get the blood pumping can help you get rid of allergens around you. 

It’s hard to stay motivated especially when you’re thinking about losing weight or just being fit and healthy. But it’s more difficult to keep focused when you know that a single trickle of sweat could lead to red itchy hives. What’s worse is that getting hives in a public place can be embarrassing. 

You’ve probably stumbled upon this word before, most likely plastered on style and fashion websites but what exactly is it? Athleisure is a fashion trend that combines clothing with comfort and style. It is a combination of athletic and leisure attire.

Exercising, more particularly working out at the gym has many benefits. Aside from weight control and disease prevention, it also improves your mood. However, the gym is also a place where bacteria, viruses, and fungi could thrive. Follow these simple tips to avoid germs while you’re working out.