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Is the saying "you are what you eat" really true? Well, It could be! Eating a healthy, balanced diet with lean protein, complex carbohydrates, unsaturated fats, and less refined sugars can lower the risk of chronic heart disease, diabetes, and other health issues. But did you know that what...
With an abundance of skin care information readily available on the internet, it can be challenging to know who and what to believe. Nowadays, just about anyone can post and put themselves out into the public eye (or at least the digital landscape) as a so-called ‘skin care expert.'...
If you read any beauty blogs you may have heard about your skin barrier. In recent years, we've developed a better understanding of what this is and how important it is for our skin health, and health in general.
Our skin is the largest organ of the body and it provides a protective 'wrap'...
When people ask me, 'what’s the secret to beautiful skin?' my first response is sun protection. But my second answer may surprise you…if you guessed retinoids than you are right! This vitamin A cream has a host of benefits for the skin including increasing cell turnover, removing...
So how do you really take care of a wound? This is probably one of the most asked questions I get, and one of the most misunderstood. Every individual seems to have their personal opinion on how to take are of a cut or wound, often times based on what their parents or friends taught them. And let...
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are upon us yet again! Wait, wasn’t it just summer?!
The magic of the holidays is infectious. There are celebrations, get-togethers, gift giving, eating and drinking, merriment and more! If I could describe the holidays with only one word, it...
Glowing, beautiful skin...who doesn't want that!? But skin health is more than just what products and creams we use. That's because our skin is a complex and unique organ, with many important functions, beyond aesthetics and beauty!
Betcha didn’t know that the skin plays many important...
Rashes rashes rashes…yeah, you know what I’m talking about…a red, blistering, weeping skin eruption where you itch so badly you just want to scratch your skin off! Yikes, no fun! So what are these rashes and why do they occur?
Rashes can happen from a number of things,...
Most people take at least one vitamin on a daily basis and there’s now a pill that could help you prevent skin cancers and precancers!
This is exciting news for people afflicted with numerous skin cancers and precancers looking for a way to prevent future skin cancers above and beyond sun...
Did you know that self-skin checks are an important part of your preventative health?
When was the last time you looked at your scalp or back, or bottom of your feet? If the answer is 'umm, what skin check?' then read on for a step-by-step guide!
Self-care for your skin with a monthly self-skin...
Time for your (skin) check-up!
Did you know that your skin needs a check-up just like the rest of your body?
Having an established relationship with a dermatologist is one of the best ways to catch skin conditions early, or prevent them completely. Fortunately, our skin is one of the most...
Yes, dermatologists are OBSESSED with sunscreen and here’s why:
Sunscreen worn every day (yes, EVERY DAY) is a great way to protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.
Some people think of sunscreen as just something you put on for a day at the beach or when...
