Author: Jamie

Filling and immensely tasty :), can be made vegetarian too if you wish. Thanks Mama Kemp for submitting this for other Mom’s like her. This can be served as a meal or as a side dish. Great to pack for lunch the next day. Mexican Pasta Bake 2 cups dry of whole wheat rotini (measured […]

Many of us don’t have the benefit of living in a temperate climate where we don’t see many changes happen to our skin on a seasonal basis. But let’s take a place like Calgary, Alberta for example. Dry and hot during the summer, but even dryer in the winter. Coming from the West coast, rainforest […]

Anything that causes the circulation in the face to increase can worsen the condition of Rosacea. There are foods that should be avoided and foods that help stifle the disease. Understanding these food triggers and eating a proper diet will reduce side effects. Conventional medicines and creams will treat the physical symptoms of Rosacea, but […]

Looking for an effective way to cover up the redness and bumps that are possible with a Rosacea flare up is important to many people. Rosacea can cause severe break outs of papules and many lotions, creams, and makes ups seem to make the problem worsen. Deciding to cover up Rosacea’s embarrassing symptoms becomes a […]

For years before medicines were available, natural remedies were used to treat the symptoms of all conditions. Rosacea is a condition that produces symptoms that can be treated with natural products. Although these products do not treat the underlying causes for Rosacea, the temporary relief is helpful to some. The cucumber has been used as […]

There are several things that can be done at home to reduce Rosacea symptoms and prevent progression of the condition. The number one rule to prevention is to avoid contact with the face unless necessary. Rubbing or scrubbing the face causes rapid blood flow and causes the blood vessels to enlarge. As this happens, the […]

Rhinophyma is one of the many symptoms of Rosacea. Although more women are affected by the condition than men, this serious symptom targets men more often. It is an enlargement of the nose when there is dilation of the follicles, causing a bulbous and reddened appearance. It is a rare disorder that develops from non […]

Rosacea is a vascular condition that can affect both males and females and is more prevalent between the ages of 30 and 50. Anyone can be affected by the condition, but it is found that those with paler skin or Eastern European Ancestry (Irish, Welsh, or Scottish descent) are more at risk. The exact cause […]

Demodex Folliculorum is the scientific name for a mite that lives in the hair follicles of humans. These mites eat off of dead skin cells and although they can be found on any part of the human body, they seem to prefer the face. They can cause hair loss and linked to skin conditions like […]

Rosacea is a chronic skin disease characterized by facial erythema or redness. It is not a communicable disease. Rosacea is similar to acne and is sometimes referred as adult acne, developing between the ages of 30 and 50 in most patients. In most cases it affects acne prone areas or oily areas. Although it generally […]

Rosacea primarily affects the face and can cause problems to the skin around the eyes. About half of those who develop Rosacea will have problems with the area around their eyes. Redness, itching, dry, bloodshot eyes, and burning eyes are the first signs. The eyelids become inflamed or swollen and cause blurred vision. There is […]

Rosacea is a vascular conditions that generally affects the facial area. In more cases, rosacea goes undiagnosed and is considered to be sunburn or acne. In many cases, patients believe that a new skin care product caused the burn to their skin. Triggers such as sun exposure or alcohol consumption stimulate blood flow and cause […]

I was recently asked what causes Rosacea. Is it vascular, fungal, bacterial, or just plain old genetics? I am not a Doctor so that is not something I can respond to at all with authority. But my response is always the same, and it is in the form of a question always: “What causes it […]

Well the facts are starting to build up and the more and more we read, the more we are finding the above comment to be a falsehood. Be it there are some exceptions to the rule, for example some drugs can cause Acne. I mean honestly, lets just think about this for a moment. Our […]

Ok, I have had some sort of awakening happen in my life recently. I discovered everything to do with makeup on YouTube. Application techniques in particular I am just fascinated with. Some of these people are just amazing to watch. In particular, MichellePhan, MakeUpGeek, Misschievous, OxfordJasmine…I am thoroughly addicted! And if you are an absolute […]