As with oily skin, dry skin poses its own set of requirements and problems so needs special care and attention. Dry skin needs to be regularly moisturized and protected to avoid common problematic conditions that this skin type is susceptible to. Most skin creams of good quality that offer sufficient moisture and protection are unfortunately, [...]
There are certain things you can do and not do to improve the condition of your hair and make it grow a little quicker but there is no magic way of suddenly making it grow super fast.
By Jamell Andrews Over the last few years, study after study has shown that vitamin D is one of the most essential nutrients, helping people stay healthy in numerous ways. But even though most health-conscious adults are aware of its importance, vitamin D is still one of the most mysterious vitamins out there, and it [...]
Nowhere is one’s overall health more apparent than in the skin. Whenever you eat well, refrain from consuming unhealthy substances, and stay away from unnatural products, this translates into a warm and healthy complexion. In contrast, when someone eats a lot of junk food, smokes, consumes caffeine or alcohol in excess, or uses too many [...]
A couple of years ago I interviewed a woman, in her early twenties, who had cystic fibrosis. She had become an ambassador for an organization called “Pipeline for a Cure” which touted the therapeutic benefits of surfing for cystic fibrosis. The salt in the water helps to open up the airways and clear mucus, making [...]
By Nick As we know that sun bathing is common practice in western countries. People enjoy spending more time in sun. People who have acne problems think that tanning will solve their skin problem which is wrong. They are actually aggravating their skin condition without doing any good. It’s true that sun is a good [...]
by Nick Wilson Most interesting thing associated with food sensitivities is that many people get addicted of that particular food that harm them. Most of the people says that they feel good and energized after taking that particular food. It is still unknown how they are linked together, but it is said that proteins, present [...]
EVEN THOUGH THE FDA DOESN’T REQUIRE AN EXPIRATION DATE on sunscreen, it’s best to toss bottles older than three years. If your sunscreen is older than a year, check that it looks and smells like it did when new and that it hasn’t separated, says Ken Gross, M.D., a surgical dermatologist and clinical professor at [...]
I just finished your April 2001 issue and have a wart remedy to add to your article “How to Stock a Natural Medicine Cabinet” (Consumer Guide). Several months ago my son had three warts. I went to my local natural food store where they suggested wild oregano oil.
by Donna Ress BRUISES OCCUR WHEN BLOOD VESSELS BENEATH YOUR skin are damaged and leak blood into the surrounding tissues. Contrary to popular belief, bruises should not be simply left alone to heal, says Margi Flint, an herbalist in Marblehead, Mass. “When you get a bruise,” she says, “the blood stays stagnant in that area.”