The goal of having healthy, beautiful skin is really the goal of living a healthy life. You want to not only look good as you age, you want to feel good and keep doing what you love. When you want to have beautiful skin throughout your life, what you’re really aiming for is to be … Read more
Nutrition is important for health. An unhealthy diet can damage your metabolism, cause weight gain and even affect organs such as your heart and liver. What you eat also affects the health of another organ — your skin. If you are suffering from common skin problems that you just cannot seem to overcome with external skin … Read more
We all know when something is inflamed on the outside, but the problem really starts inside the body. Internal inflammation can happen for a host of reasons such as from poor dietary habits, environmental toxin exposures, immune system overactivity (allergies, autoimmune disease), digestive problems and even hormone imbalances. A high level of inflammation within the … Read more
By Dr. Trevor Cates Restore your skin without the need for wrinkle filling injections with these natural non-toxic alternatives to Botox Botox has become increasingly popular… People are hosting Botox parties and even some 20-somethings are lining up for injections. But what is Botox, really? Are there alternatives? Is there a natural way to get … Read more
By Dr. Trevor Cates While many of us like to enjoy the sun and hot weather, we should make sure we do it safely. Over time the damage caused by UV radiation can lead to premature skin wrinkles, sagging, brown spots, and skin cancer 2 million Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer every year. We … Read more
One of the frequent questions that eczema patients ask is whether they have infection of their skin. In many cases, the skin barrier of eczema patients is impaired, making them more susceptible to superficial bacteria and viral infection. This type of concern is not reserved for eczema patients alone. Patients with topical steroid withdrawal symptom … Read more
By Dr. Kerry Shaughnessy It’s fitting that April is “Rosacea Month”. After celebrating the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, many of us wake up to the “Celtic curse” of rosacea the next day! While we generally associate the condition with people of Northern European or British Isles descent, the truth is that … Read more
Different types of skin moles have different characteristics and properties. It is therefore important to be aware of the main types of skin moles that exist. Skin moles are growths on the skin. They are usually round or oval-shaped. Their color is generally brown but can vary to different shades. They are very common and … Read more
Our skin is our outer most protection from various different diseases and bacteria. There are several different chemicals and additives that companies put into various products that can damage our skin. It is important to avoid these things to help enhance your skin: Detergents, such as sodium lauryl sulfate: “These will dry your skin out,” … Read more
By Wendy McMillan Certain foods can sap moisture and steal much-needed nutrients, damaging skin and helping to make you look older. Here’s what not to eat for a better-looking future. Greasy, fried foods are often full of trans fats and saturated fats, both which contribute to inflammation, says Kristin Hoppe, a nutrition consultant and natural … Read more