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09/26/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Foods that prevent sun damage and heal your skin

The largest organ in the human body is your skin, yet it is so often overlooked. Heart-healthy foods are all the rage, but really, nutrition affects your entire body – inside, and out. While our internal organs are very important, the skin that covers them needs love and attention, too. There are many nutritious foods that […]

08/19/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Scientists suggest therapeutic bathing to treat atopic dermatitis

The next time your skin feels itchy, you might want to take a bath first: Researchers from Yonsei University in South Korea suggest bathing in spring water is a safe way to treat symptoms of atopic dermatitis. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, evaluated the benefits of balneotherapy in high-concentration mineral spring water on […]

08/12/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Do your moles put you at risk of melanoma? Find out through ABCDE

Moles are a common sight on a person’s body. These dark-colored clusters of pigmented cells usually appear during childhood, but can fade or disappear with age. While most are harmless, some moles may become deadly over time. Moles can be a risk factor for melanoma, a type of skin cancer. Melanoma may sound scary but […]

08/04/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Study: Astaxanthin plays a protective role in reducing skin damage caused by UV rays

If you’re worried about UV radiation damage but you’re not willing to accept the dangers that come with sunscreen use, you might want to turn to astaxanthin supplements. A new study has confirmed that the supplement offers innate sun protection while reducing UV damage and skin aging. The researchers in this study followed 23 healthy […]

07/10/2018 / By Derek Henry

5 things that can ruin your summer (and how to avoid the repercussions)

Summer is a great time of the year, one where we can get outdoors more often, enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, get some much needed vitamin D, and take that long awaited vacation. Those things alone are a cause for celebration. However, with any season there are the pros and cons and summer is no […]

05/08/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Differentiating between probiotics and “postbiotics”

So what’s in a name? For scientists, it’s the chance to learn more about a new compound that carries potential benefits to human health. In a study published in the journal Trends in Food Science & Technology, the team looked at how “postbiotics” – defined as soluble factors that are released by probiotics – could be […]

04/30/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Where did those spots come from? Why and how our skin ages

Have you ever wondered why we get liver spots and wrinkles as we get older? We often refer to another person’s facial structure, the presence of wrinkles on their face, or how smooth their skin is, to determine their age. These factors are often determined by intrinsic and external factors. Intrinsic and extrinsic skin aging […]

09/25/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Journalist cures life long eczema in just one week by changing her diet

Journalist Vanessa Chalmers says that she was able to treat her eczema just by changing her diet, according to a report by the Daily Mail. She did this by following the instructions outlined in the book, The Good Skin Solution (GSS), which claims that people can get rid of skin conditions such as eczema by healing […]

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