Consumers are spending more to stay young and active. According to the Global Wellness Institute, the global wellness industry is worth over $3 billion, three times more than the current value of pharmaceuticals. The same trend has been observed by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, which reported that surgical and minimally invasive procedures have risen drastically since the year 2000. Even...
Skin conditions can be surprisingly tricky to diagnose because completely unrelated conditions may have very similar symptoms. Even an experienced dermatologist may have trouble identifying some skin conditions, and a new med student or a person who uses Google to try to self-diagnose will definitely mix up skin issues. The following skin ailments are frequently mistaken for each other. Dandruff and...
We may start to notice wrinkles, fine lines and dark spots and soon others notice too. We're aging. And honestly, only the very lucky get to experience it. So maybe we start out trying to appreciate it. But honestly, we'd probably prefer to look like we used to. There’s a lot of hype around anti-aging products, though and many of them don’t give the promised results. And how can we know which do and...
To get clear skin and thick hair, you need to look beyond creams and conditioners. While these topical treatments can help, healthy skin and hair start from within, with the nutrients you consume. Making certain foods a part of your diet can improve skin and hair health. In addition to a healthy balanced diet, there are certain foods that can do wonders for your skin and hair. Keep reading to find...
The first avocado may have been eaten by a Mayan Princess and was considered "The Fruit of Royalty." You've heard it time and time again, "Avocados are a superfood!" And you do not have to be a member of a royal family to eat them. Even fast food restaurants like Subway have jumped on board (Yes, sorry. Subway is a fast food restaurant). Pre-mashed avocado at fast food restaurants often contains manufactured...
Aging is an inescapable part of life, and its effects on physical appearance are just as certain. If you're lucky enough to age in this life, then you're going to see some effects from that process. But many of us get a little distressed at that and want to try to -stave it off as much as possible. Claims surrounding the benefits of taking collagen supplements sound enticing, but are they everything...
Eczema affects approximately -35 million- people in the US. The condition causes irritated, itchy and painful skin. Getting the condition under control isn’t always easy and living with raw irritated skin can be miserable. Although the best way to deal with the condition is to prevent flares from happening in the first place, it’s not always possible to avoid them. Know What Triggers Eczema - It’s...
Just weeks before summer was officially underway, the FDA published the findings of a study looking at sunscreen application in the Journal of the American Medical Association or -JAMA.- They found that the -active ingredients in sunscreen were being absorbed into the bloodstream- after application. Information like this can be concerning. The importance of sunscreen for the prevention of sun damage,...
Anti-aging supplements - are they even a thing? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, they are very real. They can contain potent nutrients which have been proven to be capable of staving off signs of aging. In fact, a few of these nutrients are also some of the main ingredients in natural anti-aging creams and serums too. These supplements are becoming very popular among consumers as well as doctors....
Are you using a moisturizer? It not only keeps skin smooth, but also prevents it from drying and cracking - not to mention, it reduces the look of fine lines and wrinkles. The challenge can be finding the right type of moisturizer for your age and skin type - especially when it comes to your face. Not just any brand off the shelf will do once you reach a certain age. Women over 35 are in particular...