Author: michael.thompson@saltsoftheearth.com.au

Skin conditions. They can go much deeper than the surface of the skin. They can affect our hearts. Not in a literal sense, but in an emotional one. Sufferers of eczema and other similar conditions will know that living with constantly itchy, red skin can bring a good dose of emotional turmoil as well. It's a vicious circle, really. We've all heard that stress can make eczema worse. But once your eczema has flared up, it can bring emotional stress. And then the stress of the eczema can bring on more eczema, and so on, until you're just not in the...

We're a few weeks into the new year, and you know what that means. Our resolutions are out the window. Gone. Zip. Na-da. It's so easy to make all those promises to yourself on New Year's Eve, isn't it? This year, I WILL run a half-marathon! I WILL clean out the old laundry cupboard! I WILL take better care of myself! And yet, just a few weeks later, we're back to rushing around, forgetting to take time out for ourselves. So here's a few quick tips to make sure you make this year as healthy and happy as it can...