Do you play the alarm clock game? Sometimes coffee, no matter how strong, just isn’t enough to shake off the sleepiness. Morning routines are hard to change up, but if you’re finding that you are headed to work half asleep, perhaps these tips can help you perk up first thing in the morning. Exercise or […]
10 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Health in 2018
Everyone wakes up New Year’s Day with their resolutions firmly in place and a strong determination to reach them, but often they only last for a few weeks or if you are lucky a month at best. Typically, this is due to setting far-reaching goals like ‘lose 30 lbs in two months” or “be happier everyday” all of […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Holiday Drinks
The holidays are a time of good cheer, great food, and delicious cocktails all enjoyed with friends and family. Some of the most interesting holiday drinks are delicious concoctions like eggnog martinis and candy cane cocktails, but when you look into the effect alcohol has on your skin, it may leave you shaken and stirred. […]
Eczema: What Hurts and What Helps
Approximately 3% of adults and 10-20% of children suffer from eczema in the United States alone. There are millions of products out there that promise solutions and relief from this skin condition but how do you know what works and what doesn’t? What Hurts and Aggravates Eczema Fragrance Mix 1: is more commonly known in […]
ABC’S Of Skin Cancer
Sunshine and hot days are meant for the beach and lounging by the pool. Everyone loves to have that sun-kissed look, however too much of a good thing can cause problems. Namely, skin cancer. The frustrating part is that most skin cancers are asymptomatic which means you might not know you have something wrong until […]
Back to School: Tips for Staying Healthy
Parents and kids alike are excited for the start of the new school year albeit for very different reasons. Moms and dads can’t wait for kids to be occupied during the day and learning all they can while kids can’t wait to see friends again after long summers apart. Every new school year brings […]
Worst Foods for Your Skin
Who doesn’t love scrolling through Pinterest looking at all the delicious recipes for freshly baked breads, easy pasta dishes and scrumptious cupcakes? Those tempting treats will make anyone hungry enough to whip a batch up! But there are repercussions and not only for your waistline. There are foods that can wreak havoc on your […]
Exfoliating Your Skin
The world of skin care… walking down an aisle in any cosmetic store and you may feel overwhelmed by the number of skin care products there are from which to choose. Never mind the marketing geniuses who make the bottles look appealing with our favorite colors, flashy designs and even sparkles. But which one is […]
Grapefruit Is Your Skin’s Best Friend
Our skin is the barrier between us and oxidative damage from the sun, pollution, and other environmental stressors. This kind of damage, otherwise known as “free radical damage,” can result in advanced skin aging, clogged pores, redness, and a dull, lackluster complexion. Grapefruits, however, are packed with antioxidants. One medium grapefruit contains over 120% […]
Eating for Eczema
Ever hear the saying you are what you eat? Of course you have. In this high speed age that often lacks patience, it can become convenient to grab food on the go rather than preparing more sensible meals at home. When you have a health issue, such as eczema, there are several reasons why that lifestyle […]