With so many different advertisements for both skin care products and treatments, we so easily get caught up in a frenzy of overconsumption, often times without any real help. Month…
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"That unbearable itch... I can't take it any longer! I have to give in... I have to scratch!" Sound familiar? Well, itchy skin disorders are among the most agonizing experiences…
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The human body is a masterpiece. Beautiful beyond words. Limitless in its expression. For thousands of years artists have been inspired to recreate the intricacies of the human body through…
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You know that saying, "Give someone a fish and they'll be fed for a day. Teach someone to fish and they'll be fed for life"? Well this is exactly the…
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While the glossy ads with promises to cure every skin disease under the sun sound promising, they are usually nothing more than a bandaid. Whether it is a steroidal based cream…
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Red and itchy rash with tiny blisters, appearing on the hands and feet. What could it be? From the title you can see the range of responses different health professionals…
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Many of us have dry skin, an obvious consequence of our environment, lifestyle and genetics. By learning to moisturize and protect oneself, dry skin becomes completely non-problematic. If left un-checked…
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There is a saying in Chinese called yang shen, which quite literally means to "nourish life". This is associated with the prevention of disease through eating well, exercising well, thinking…
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It has long been thought that a diet rich in sugary foods, or high on the glycemic index scale, doesn't contribute to acne. When I myself was a teen burdened…
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Something I truly love about Chinese medical theory is that the mind and body are not separated from one another. In fact most diseases are often seen to be from…
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