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Fungi are simple parasitic life-forms that include yeasts, moulds, mushrooms, and toadstools. The fungi that are responsible for causing disease can be divided into two groups: filamentous fungi and yeasts. Filamentous fungi are made up of branching threads known as hyphae, which form a network called a mycelium. Mushrooms and toad-stools are the reproductive structures [...]
A powerful laxative, for centuries psyllium has been used in India for promoting digestive health. Psyllium comes from the Plantago ovata plant and it is the ground husk of the seed that is used. It is excellent for cleansing the intestines, fighting bacterial and fungal infections. Scatter a tablespoon over soups and salads or, for [...]
Ringworm is caused by a fungal infection of the skin, which can occur on various parts of the body and give rise to symptoms like athlete’s foot. It commonly occurs between the toes, around the groin or in circular patches anywhere on the body. It is made worse by sweating and by poor hygiene. The [...]
Ringworm is a popolar name for certain fungal skin infections commonly found on the feet, groin, scalp, nails or trunk. Ringworm causes ring-shaped, reddened, scaly, or blistery skin patches. Tinea is the scientific name for a group of common fungal infections of the skin, hair, or nails. Most are caused by fungi called dermatophytes. The [...]