In a world full of abundance, 🌎 it might be surprising to learn that anywhere from 50-80% of the human population is short on magnesium. Why Does This Matter? Magnesium is a vital mineral that is needed for your body to thrive and function effectively. The body uses it for many enzymatic reactions, more than […]

All around the world, one of the most universally loved and embraced beverages is coffee. To many, it is a staple of everyday life and some just can’t get by without at least one fresh cup of it in the morning to get the day started. ☕🌄 In fact, some people can’t get through the […]

In the past, mineral oil has gotten a bad rap for causing pimples and acne – a widespread reputation that many people believed. However, new studies are showing some very different results. 🔬📚 According to researchers, there are different grades of mineral oils, and the one used in common skincare isn’t the type to cause […]

For many years, it was popularly believed that Vaseline was an acne-causing substance and should be avoided like the plague by anyone who was acne-prone. Believe it or not, this belief turns out to be more fiction than fact for the majority of acne sufferers in the world, 👧🏽🧔🏻👩🏼‍🦱👨‍🦰🧕👦🏿👩👨 and there are a plethora of […]

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a growing concern. Many strains of bacteria that were once responsive to common antibiotics are rapidly becoming resistant. And it just so happens that the root cause of acne is often a bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes and unfortunately it appears to be evolving and becoming resistant to antibiotics. The proportion […]

Many traditional medicine systems rely heavily on herbs and plants for their healing properties. Ancient literature of many cultures is filled with thousands of herbs and plants that have tremendous medicinal properties. One plant is considered to be full of health-promoting and disease-fighting properties that it is sometimes called “Miracle Tree” or “Tree of Life”. […]

Stubborn acne on cheeks can seem impossible to treat, but a few fundamental lifestyle changes could do the trick. The good news is that acne on your cheeks often doesn’t require expensive treatments or additional products. Unlike the forehead and nose, which are in the notoriously oily ‘T-zone,” the cheeks are part of the “U-zone,” […]

Barberries are one of the most antioxidant-rich fruits found in nature. It’s now a scientific fact that barberries have numerous health benefits. They’ve been found to be effective in treating a number of respiratory, gastrointestinal and skin issues. As a result, they have generated a great interest in the scientific community. But most recently, they’ve […]

The connection between acne breakouts or flare-ups and vaping (smoking using an electronic cigarette) is just not clear. Some say their acne went away completely after they started vaping while still others say they got acne even though they had never had it before. The only clear answer is that smoking does affect and worsen […]

Naturopathic medicine treats acne by treating the root of the issue – not the symptoms. By treating the root causes of acne, future breakouts and flareups are often times also prevented. Naturopathic medicine for acne treatment can also help heal scarring and present a healthier glowing skin. This treatment along with a balanced diet optimized […]