âThe opposite of pampering yourself -- AVOIDâ. Review of Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. I treated myself to a deep tissue massage at Kripalu. Boy was I in for a let down. I waited the full hour to feel anything like the vigorous sports massage I had requested (and for which I paid extra!). The woman who delivered the massage told me it was my fault for not letting in the relaxation..
Ringworm, or tinea, refers to several types of contagious fungal infections of the top layer of the skin, scalp, and nails. It is called ringworm because the itchy, red rash has a ring-like appearance. However, ringworm is nothing to do with worms. It can affect different parts of the body. In this article, we will cover ringworm's causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Causes. Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection caused by mold-like parasites that live on the cells in the outer layer of your skin. It can be spread in the following ways: 1  Human to human. 2  Ringworm often spreads by direct, skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. 3  Animal to human.