Category: Beauty

There are plenty of articles and websites showing many different facial exercises that you can do which promise to keep your skin looking young and supple.   But before you start contorting your face into weird expressions – let’s take a look at what experts say about them. It would make sense that exercising the facial […]

The holiday season is well underway – everything is decorated and the alcohol and tasty treats are flowing.  Between Christmas parties and casual get togethers with friends you are probably eating and drinking more than usual.  While everything in moderation is fine, if you are going to indulge – there are a few smarter picks […]

It seems that I can’t open a health magazine or watch a talk show these days without hearing talk about how wonderful mushrooms are for you.  I decided to look further into it since I do like mushrooms and I came up with a few interesting facts about the wild growing fungus. There are several […]

It’s that time of the year again when the cold temperatures and harsh winds deplete the moisture in your skin leaving you with dry, red, parched, and peeling skin.  Piling moisturizer on top of your dry skin will only help so much, so here are some tips on how to add moisture back plus how […]

There has been a lot of talk lately about Vitamin D and the controversy on what it does, how much you need, and how to get it.  Let me set it all straight for you. Vitamin D is extremely essential for your body and skin; it helps with everything from maintaining your eye function to […]

You may like to start your day with a cup of coffee – or three – , have a cola with lunch, then have a cup of tea before bed.  Not to mention any chocolate, pain relievers, and prescription drugs, so you may not even realize how much caffeine you are ingesting every day.  Caffeine […]

Witch hazel is a completely natural flower from the Hamamelidaceae family and is derived from a shrub commonly grown throughout North America.  The medicinal ingredients are taken from the leaves and bark of the shrub and have been used for its healing properties for many centuries.  Witch hazel has become an extremely popular ingredient for […]

Longtime students of yoga and meditation have reported not only a calmer presence, a better outlook on life, healthier sleep, but clearer skin and less skin issues as well. Meditating on a regular basis brings the breath into the body and puts the body in a state of rest and relaxation.  During this relaxation the […]

Salicylic Acid is a naturally derived beta-hydroxy acid found in willow trees, and is an extremely useful ingredient in most skin care routines.  It is used to help a wide variety of skin conditions such as acne, dandruff, psoriasis, and warts.  Because of its effectiveness and most people’s ability to tolerate it on their skin […]

If you have tried absolutely everything to get rid of your acne and irritation and nothing has helped, take a look at a few sneaky things that may be irritating your skin that you may not have even thought about! Think about the makeup you are using.  This could be clogging your pores and doing […]

Rosacea 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 include itching, redness, dryness and a feeling of something scratchy in the eyes.  During an […]

A 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 their skin, and has created a lot of controversy on internet boards which has a […]

Are 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 against free radicals and preventing some cancers in the body.  It also significantly reduces sun […]

Sometimes 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 making things worse.  So let’s look at how to figure out if you have acne, […]

Hydrotherapy 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 added so you can soak in before, after, or even during your treatments. Water has […]

If 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 dull, lined, and possibly saggy.  So get some good, quality sleep with these helpful tips. […]

After 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 is follow the Ten Commandments for younger looking skin: Thou shalt moisturize Thou shalt use […]

Being 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 just a few things you can do that will make a huge difference. FIND A […]

Cold 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% of people carry this virus and it is extremely contagious – especially when the blister […]

Everyone 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 when we’re not feeling well or just need a pick me up.  Here are a […]

If you have rosacea, as you probably know, unfortunately there is no cure, just ways to keep the symptoms under control.  Using ZENMED Skin Support System products are a great start to minimize the redness, bumps and irritation that rosacea can bring, but there are a few other environmental and food issues you should be […]

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 […]

The avocado. So misunderstood. Well here is the deal. They are very good for you, high in monounsaturated fats (the good kind for skin and your health!) and they keep you filled up for a long time. I eat ½ of one almost everyday in the form of a healthy guacamole salad. Here’s my recipe: […]