With the weather warming up and increased sun exposure, extra precaution is needed to protect the delicate skin around the eyes! Here are some tips for your eyes only…..
Puffy Eyes- typically occur when we first wake up in the morning and are a common complaint for those concerned about premature aging. The skin around the eyes is extremely thin and delicate and as we age the skin in that area becomes loose. If the skin surrounding the eyes is not firm enough, when we lie down and fluids in the head increases, the delicate skin around the eyes will not be able to resist the higher internal pressures. It therefore swells and makes the eyes look puffy. Other factors that may cause puffy eyes include: allergies, lack of sleep, crying, high salt and fluid intake, poor circulation and alcohol. Read more…
Skin Care
I lOVE my oils and today I am putting the spotlight on Cod liver oil and how it contributes to flawless, healthy skin.
Cod liver oil is packed with vitamin A, E and D. There is strong link between acne and vitamin A deficiency so taking a daily dose of Cod liver oil can keep your face looking fresh and pimple free. Read more…
Skin Care
Everyday you take in a wide variety of toxins and chemicals into your system from lifestyle, stress, enviornment, the foods you eat and even the air you breathe. Over time the toxins accumulate putting stress on your liver and other organ systems, which inevitably hinder your body, deter your mind and restrain your spirit. The liver is the most important organ next to your heart, SO LOVE IT. In Chinese medicine, a healthy liver is seen as the most critical element in the body’s natural ability to fight disease and function optimally. Read more…
Healthy Living
If you suffer from Rosacea and want to treat it once and for all then keep reading. Just like acne, rosacea is due to an internal imbalance. In traditional Chinese medicine we believe rosacea to be a condition of excess heat accumulated in the lung, spleen or stomach meridian. Read more…
Acne and/or Rosacea
In Chinese medicine we recognize that acne and other inflammatory skin diseases are symptoms of internal heat and dampness. For a treatment to be effective and long term it has to address the source of acne. To eliminate acne, the excess heat and dampness must be drained from your body and this is achieved through acupuncture, herbal medicine, and nutrition. Read more…
Acne and/or Rosacea
There are many dermatologists who believe that food and acne have no connection but there are many other dermatologists who know the truth, that there is an undeniable link between what you eat and your acne outbreaks. Read more…
Acne and/or Rosacea