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Fall 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 a popular option for people who want some protection against the flu, however there has […]

Skin 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 doctors have seen tags that have reached 3-5 cm long!  It is estimated that about […]

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A 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 and the antibiotics no longer work.   Luckily you have alternatives to antibiotics when it comes […]

-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 3 layers:  From inside to outside they are the Subcutis, the Dermis, and the Epidermis. […]

You 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 toxins will be sucked out of your body by morning as evidenced by the dirt […]

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 […]

If 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 leading to skin irritation, aging, and redness, as well as problems with your organs which […]