Bart Nieuwenhuijsen

Digestion and Your Health

Digestion is the process by which the food we eat is broken down into smaller substances that can be absorbed through our gastrointestinal tract. Proper digestion is extremely important for our health, and when digestion is impaired in any way, disease can develop. The food we eat (besides vitamins and minerals) consists of three basic groups: carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Carbohydrates, fats and proteins need to be broken... (posted by Bart 3 years 185 days ago.)

What Causes My Red Face?

Examples of common conditions that can cause chronic redness of the face There are many things that can cause a face to become red temporarily, such as consumption of alcohol or spicy food, being embarrassed in social situations or having a sensitivity to niacin or mono-sodium glutamate (MSG). However, there are many conditions that can be the cause of more chronic facial redness. This article describes a few of them. ... (posted by Bart 3 years 221 days ago.)

How to Avoid Body Acne When Shaving Your Body

People shave parts of their bodies for many reasons, but many develop body acne after shaving. Men's chests and backs are particularly sensitive to developing body acne after shaving, especially when shaven for the first time.Here are some tips that could help in keeping body acne to a minimum. The area to be shaven should be clean. It is therefore better to shave in the shower and wait until the hairs... (posted by Bart 3 years 304 days ago.)