Surprising causes (& remedies) for acne
I don't think I’d be shocking you today if I said that the health of your GI tract has a major effect on whether or not you suffer from problems like acid reflux, constipation, gas or bloating. You might also remember that your gut houses most your immune system, which helps protect you against infections, viruses and diseases. But here's something that might NOT occur to you. The health of your gut can also...
How to have younger-looking skin (without Botox)
I once spoke at a “Healthy Living” event that I will never forget because most everything I saw around me was anything BUT healthy. The exhibit hall was filled with displays of muscle-building (yet very processed) foods, drink powders (that hinted at being a substitute for a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables), fad diet shakes and pills, and most significantly…LOTS of people (mainly women) who have obviously had several Botox treatments. I’m not...
- Tags: Aging, Anti-aging, Hair and Skin, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living
10 Ways to avoid an early death
I think it’s safe to say that none of us wants to be pushing up daisies anytime soon! Now there are numerous factors that play into our disease and mortality rates and have an impact on how soon you will get a visit from the grim reaper. Although some (such as genetics or congenital diseases) are largely out of our control, there are other factors that you CAN do something about—and likely live much longer...
How to have beautiful skin, lose weight and more!
People typically look to the drug and personal care industries to help achieve their health goals…but end up disappointed or downright harmed as a result. For example, if you want beautiful skin, there are mountains of fancy creams out there all promising to make your largest organ soft and glowing. But external moisturizers only do so much for healthy skin—you need water and nutrients too! Is weight loss your goal? Brace yourself once you uncover...
What’s causing your BO and how to curb the stink
Our fears of spiders, snakes and public speaking don’t even come close to our fear of smelling bad. Just look at the L-O-N-G aisles in the stores devoted to soaps, body washes, shampoos, lotions and deodorants. In 2018 people in the US spent nearly $90 billion on personal and beauty care products! While those products may temporarily help cover up body odor, alas, unless you address the underlying causes of your stink, it will return....
- Tags: Active Living, Bacteria, Exercise, Hair and Skin, Healthy Eating
Don’t use sunscreen until you read this!
I’m sure you’ve noticed that in the world of advertising, sex sells. Victoria’s Secret ads are a perfect example—it’s easy to sell a bunch of grossly overpriced bras by showing the “angels” modeling them. Knows what else sells? Fear! And when it comes to sunscreens, fear of skin cancer is the golden ticket. But I have a few questions here and you should too: Is the sun truly the evil, skin-cancer-creating monster it’s been...
- Tags: Hair and Skin, Healthy Living, Vitamin D