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Rosacea,  an often distressing and psychologically debilitating skin condition affects an astounding 16 million or 5 percent of Americans.  And if you believe recent reports from the National Rosacea Society (NRS) the figures may be even worse.   In a Harvard Medical School study NRS researchers found a   prevalence rate for rosacea of 16 percent in Caucasian women and an overall rosacea incidence of...

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Glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are molecules found in the dermis of the skin and are critical for holding and trapping water. As we get older our dermal GAG content can drop dramatically and this at least partially accounts for many of the signs of skin aging. The most famous GAG molecule in the skin is also the simplest. It’s called Hyaluronic Acid (HA)...

While taking a cursory peek at the skin may not reveal that much is happening, in reality this large structure (about 20 square feet on average, the size of 2 refrigerators) IS a dynamic living organ that processes an metabolizes biochemicals, makes vitamins and hormones which is exquisitely responsive to its environment. And the skin breaths too; it absorbs atmospheric...

Melanocytes are specialized cells found in the skin that are responsible for producing a pigment called melanin. This pigment is then transferred to other cells that move towards the surface of the skin, resulting in the characteristic coloration of the skin, such as tans and dark spots. In an ideal scenario, the pigmentation of the skin is uniform and consistent....

The embarrassing flakes and uncomfortable itching associated with dandruff affects nearly 50 million Americans to one degree or another.  The most important thing to know about dandruff is that it is much more than unpleasant and cosmetically unappealing.  It is a health challenge and should be addressed as such.  Dandruff is associated with oily skin and acne and like these health issues, it...

Remember the Chia Pet, well, the novelty toy from the 1990s is actually the end result of one of the best sources of digestive and nutritional support you can ever use!   Chia seeds are loaded with B-vitamins, minerals and essential fat and they’re a great source of estrogen-balancing and blood-sugar-lowering fiber. If you add ½ a cup of chia seeds to...

Diabetics take note!  If you’re interested in lowering your glucose without medication or pharmaceutical insulin, both of which come potential negative or adverse reactions, there are some really interesting botanical anti-glycemic, i.e., blood sugar stabilizing herbs and plants that help reduce blood sugar natural and without toxicity.  Cinnamon is one of the most bioactive anti-glycemics, witch hazel, green and black tea...

We all know we should be eating more vegetables, the vitamins and minerals found in plants are super-important for the strength and vigor of the body.  But it’s not just our insides that benefit from phytonutrients, plant nutrition is also important for the skin; pigments and antioxidants play an especially significant role in protecting us from the sun.  For maximum benefit make...

Recent events have changed almost everything about the day-to-day life in the United States, from work and education to travel and recreation. And, according to the American Psychological Association, these changes have led to a significant amount of consternation.