Soap, excessive bathing, and seasonal weather patterns probably have the biggest influence on our skins health as they, quite simply, dry out the skin. Dry skin is a precursor to…
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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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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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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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This past week I had Jason of Urban Grove tree care and consulting come to my home and remove a very large cedar tree that was looking more and more dangerous,…
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If you have been sitting on the fence, wondering whether herbal medicine is the right way for you or not, you may find interest in a recent study which showed…
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I have always been fascinated by the observations of the early Chinese. While figuring out the patterns of our cosmos, that the Earth actually cycles around the sun at a…
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