Can a Plant-Based diet be the Secret to Clear Skin?
Acne is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that develops on the skin when pores become clogged with sebum, dead skin, and bacteria. As much as acne is a topical condition, there is also a major internal component to its cause. The terms plant-based diet and vegan are often interchangeable. Even though they sound like they’re […]
The Sugar-Skin Connection
Have you ever heard of the term “sugar face”? I first heard it on a podcast with Dr. Nigma Talib who coined the popular term to describe the results that excess sugar consumption has on your face. The skin is the most visual way to find out what’s going on inside your body. Disease and […]
What to Look for in a Prenatal Vitamin
Not all Prenatal Vitamins are created equally. Prenatal vitamins are an essential part of pregnancy care and their use has been shown to reduce the chances of neural tube defects of your growing fetus by 2/3rd’s. All prenatal vitamins contain folic acid, the most essential nutrient for preventing fetal abnormalities, and typically contain iron, to […]
The Best Oils for Acne Scarring
What are acne scars and how many different kinds are there? There are usually three different kinds of acne scars that people refer to: 1. Rosehip Seed Oil Not only is rosehip seed oil beneficial for reducing the appearance of scars, but it can also be used to treat active acne lesions and clogged pores. […]
Rules to Choosing Non-Toxic Products
We know that a lot of research points to the negative health effects of certain chemicals in personal care products (like soaps, lotions, and makeup) and the potential accumulation of harmful ingredients when used regularly. When people start to pay more attention to the ingredients in the products they are putting on their bodies, a […]