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It’s flu season – how to boost your immune system
Article written by Erika on November 4th 2010 Featured, ZenmedFall is definitely here and that means only one thing – winter is just around the corner! The arrival of the colder, rainier, darker, and possibly snowy, weather means that cold and flu season is here. The flu shot is
What’s the deal with skin tags
Article written by Erika on November 2nd 2010 Everything Skin Care, FeaturedSkin Tags (Acrochordons) are common benign skin growths which are usually caused by the skin rubbing together. They are generally light, or skin color toned, and can darken slightly over time. Most skin tags measure in around 2-3 mm, although
The effective herbal alternative to help with acne
Article written by Erika on October 29th 2010 Acne, Everything Skin Care, Featured, ZenmedA lot of people choose not to take prescription antibiotics for their acne because of past problems with side effects, or just not wanting to develop immunity to antibiotics in case a serious health infection comes up in the future
Some random interesting facts about the skin
Article written by Erika on October 27th 2010 Everything Skin Care, Featured-Skin is our largest organ – It weighs approximately 8 pounds and stretches 22 square feet -The main purposes of the skin are to regulate body temperature, produce Vitamin D and protect the body. -The skin is made up of
Detox patches and baths – should you believe the hype?
Article written by Erika on October 25th 2010 Everything Skin Care, FeaturedYou may have seen advertisements for those detox patches that a few companies have out now. The claim is that you stick one of these on each of your feet before bed and when you wake up all of the
All about Ocular Rosacea
Article written by Erika on October 23rd 2010 Everything Skin Care, Featured, Rosacea, Skin care tips, Skin irritationRosacea that occurs in the eye area is known as Ocular Rosacea. Almost half of rosacea sufferers also suffer from ocular rosacea, but in rare cases the eyes are affected and the skin is not. Common symptoms of ocular rosacea
Can you still be fit and fabulous over 40 – here’s the real scoop!
Article written by Erika on October 21st 2010 Everything Skin Care, Featured, Skin care tipsA recent story in a popular magazine stated that if you are over 40 and slim you will not be able to maintain a youthful face. This article has a lot of women approaching 40 wondering what will happen to
The many benefits of Green Tea
Article written by Erika on October 19th 2010 Everything Skin Care, Featured, skin care, Skin care tipsAre you drinking green tea? If not – what are you waiting for! It contains SO many health and skin benefits. Green tea contains very high levels of antioxidants which helps the body to absorb other antioxidants and therefore protecting
Reduce the Inflammation in your body
Article written by Erika on October 17th 2010 Everything Skin Care, Featured, Skin irritationIf you have an injury and need to heal temporary inflammation is necessary to help, however if inflammation is present in your body constantly it can lead to problems. Consistent inflammation in the body can cause a lot of problems
Is it Acne or Rosacea?
Article written by Erika on October 15th 2010 Acne, Everything Skin Care, Rosacea, skin care, skin care regime, Skin care tips, Skin irritation, ZenmedSometimes it can be hard to tell the difference between acne and rosacea. They both can come with redness, pustules and inflammation so it can be confusing, but if you are treating the wrong ailment – you could end up
Hydrotherapy
Article written by Erika on October 13th 2010 Everything Skin Care, Featured, Skin care tipsHydrotherapy has been an increasingly popular addition to a lot of spa treatments lately. Spas are now offering special therapy showers, hoses that spray at differing pressures to give massages using water, and tubs with special salts, oils and minerals
Pumpkin – Fall’s best treat
Article written by Erika on October 11th 2010 Everything Skin Care, Featured, MealsHappy Thanksgiving Day to all our Canadian readers! And a happy Columbus Day to all of our American readers too! Thanksgiving – and fall in general – is known for pumpkins. You may just think of pumpkins as a decoration
Acne Scars – you can prevent them and you can get rid of them
Article written by Erika on October 9th 2010 acne scars, Everything Skin Care, Featured, ZenmedIf you have, or have had, moderate to severe acne you have probably been left with some acne scars – darkened, possibly pitted marks on your skin. There are a few things you can do to prevent future scarring on
Herbs and Spices for Healthy Skin
Article written by Erika on October 7th 2010 Everything Skin Care, FeaturedHerbs can be extremely beneficial to your health and wellbeing. Here are some commonly used herbs and spices which all have great health and skin benefits. Basil is ideal to give your body a boost and help to fight off
How to get your Beauty Sleep
Article written by Erika on October 5th 2010 Everything Skin Care, Featured, Skin care tipsIf you want healthier, more luminous looking skin – getting more sleep can help. If you are not getting your required 7-9 hours of sleep a night – your skin will suffer! Lack of sleep can make your skin look
10 Commandments for Younger Looking Skin
Article written by Erika on October 3rd 2010 Everything Skin Care, Featured, skin care regime, Skin care tipsAfter we hit 35 wrinkles start to show. Our lifestyle, genes, toxins and sun exposure determine how fast our skin ages. Thankfully, there is an affordable and effective way to combat skin aging. All you need to remain wrinkle free
Acne Treatments through the years
Article written by Erika on October 1st 2010 Acne, Everything Skin Care, Featured, ZenmedYou are not alone – people have been suffering from acne for years and years and years. Let’s take a look through what people used in the 19th and 20th centuries – and what we can take from that to
Here’s some relief for your itchy skin
Article written by Erika on September 29th 2010 Eczema, Everything Skin Care, Featured, Skin irritation, ZenmedAre you sick of having that irritated feeling that makes you constantly want to scratch your skin? Itchy skin can happen anywhere on the body and there are many causes – and luckily solutions as well. Sometimes itchiness can simply
Easy and Cheap ways to reduce stress
Article written by Erika on September 27th 2010 Everything Skin Care, Featured, Skin care tipsBeing under constant and heavy stress is very bad for your health, and one of the first places it shows up is on your skin. Learning to relax can be difficult for some, but it is so important. Here are
Can you change your pore size?
Article written by Erika on September 25th 2010 Everything Skin Care, Featured, skin care regime, ZenmedWe have heard these questions many times – How do I shrink my pores? Why are my pores larger than everyone else’s? Can I close up my pores? Here are the answers: Pores are necessary to allow the skin to
What to do about cold sores
Article written by Erika on September 23rd 2010 Everything Skin Care, Featured, Skin care tips, Skin irritation, ZenmedCold sores are recurrent blisters caused by herpes simplex virus, and they are also sometimes referred to as fever blisters. These small blisters generally occur on and around the lip and mouth area. It is estimated that up to 80%
Tips on using Concealer
Article written by Erika on September 21st 2010 Acne, Everything Skin Care, skin care, Skin care tipsEveryone has problem areas they want to conceal. Pimples, dark under eye circles, redness, or an overall blah skin condition. A good skincare routine, healthy eating, and enough sleep should help minimize these problems – but we all have days
The best way to Detoxify your body
Article written by Erika on September 19th 2010 Everything Skin CareYou may have heard about people that go on hard core 3 or 10 day detox diets and wondered if this is something that you should do yourself. Most doctors agree that these harsh, limiting detoxification diets can be extremely
Is it time to change your skincare routine?
Article written by Erika on September 17th 2010 Everything Skin CareFall is almost here and we are starting to feel it in the air. Fall and Winter can bring cold, harsh weather which can dry out and irritate the skin. The cold, harsh weather that most of us will have
How long are your products good for?
Article written by Erika on September 15th 2010 skin care, ZenmedDo you have a drawer full of old lotions and makeup and are wondering if they are still any good to use on your skin? Most of us do – and here’s the lowdown on what to keep and what
How well will your skin age?
Article written by Erika on September 13th 2010 Everything Skin CareThere are a few factors that determine how your skin is going to age, however there are ways you can slow down this process….. LIFESTYLE. This is the big one! If you are a smoker or drinker – it will
What type of acne do you have?
Article written by Erika on September 11th 2010 Everything Skin CareMost people do not realize that not all acne is the same. There are several types of acne you need to be aware of because not all of them can, or should, be treated the same. The most common type
Eat your vitamins
Article written by Erika on September 9th 2010 Everything Skin CareWhile a multivitamin can be beneficial if your diet is not very healthy, eating correctly to give your body and skin the proper nutrients and vitamins is always best. Here are a list of vitamins the skin needs and some
Suffering from Eczema – here’s some relief
Article written by Erika on September 7th 2010 Everything Skin CareEczema is basically a skin rash that also includes itching, blistering, swelling, or crusting. Since an estimated one in every nine people suffers from some form of eczema in their lives perhaps we should cover some common forms as well
BBQ up Some Skin Healthy Foods
Article written by Erika on September 5th 2010 Everything Skin CareSummer is coming to an end and I hope all of you are having a safe and happy long weekend! I hope you are taking advantage of the last few light nights and planning a BBQ with friends and family.
