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Disclaimer: This blog provides general information only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.
Healthy Skin After 40: Naturopathic Tips for Perimenopause
Your skin in perimenopause Skin is vital to both physical and psychological health. In the perimenopause transition, shifting levels of hormones and age-related skin changes can come together to exacerbate existing skin conditions or trigger new skin issues. Although...
Natural treatments for long covid brain fog
The hidden struggle of long covid brain fog Brain fog after long covid isn’t just “feeling a bit tired” or having an off day. It’s a complex and disruptive condition that can linger long after the initial infection has passed. Long covid refers to a...
Topical herbs for psoriasis
Topical herbal medicine for psoriasis Are you looking for a steroid-free option for the topical treatment of psoriasis lesions? Psoriasis is a persistent, chronic inflammatory skin condition which is strongly influenced by the immune system and presents with...
Identifying and understanding your rosacea triggers
Understanding the triggers of the rosacea flush Erythema (skin redness) and flushing are present in most types of rosacea. The redness is usually in the centre of the face (T-zone). Flushing is not the same as "blushing", which impacts the cheeks, chest and...
Natural treatments for leaky gut: diet, supplements and lifestyle tips
If you’ve been struggling with digestive discomfort, fatigue, or unexplained inflammation, you may have heard about “leaky gut”—a term for increased intestinal permeability. While leaky gut is not a disease itself, it can contribute to a range of health issues when...
Healing the gut to treat psoriasis: the gut-skin-connection and natural treatment strategies
Psoriasis and gut health Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that primarily manifests in the skin, leading to the development of raised, red patches covered with silvery scales. The symptoms of psoriasis can vary from person to person, and while some may...
Natural treatments for perioral dermatitis
Are you struggling with perioral dermatitis? You're not alone. This frustrating skin condition can be challenging to treat, but natural remedies can provide support. This article explores the causes and underlying drivers and discusses some effective, natural...
Understanding PCOS acne and what natural treatments can help
What does PCOS acne look like? It is estimated that between 30-48% of women with treatment-resistant cystic acne may have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) (Mehta-Ambalal, 2017). Acne may be the canary in the coal mine warning of a deeper endocrine disorder....
Will sea moss improve your skin health?
Like clothes, supplements come in and out of fashion. Remember when coconut oil was solving all our problems? I'm currently hearing a lot of buzz about sea moss. Social media influencers are spooning it into their smoothies and singing its praises for smooth, glowing...
A guide to using zinc for acne
Zinc is a trace mineral essential for health. Over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body require zinc, including digestive health, immune function, DNA transcription, blood glucose control, antioxidant defences, neurotransmitter production, and hormone regulation. Zinc...
Natural treatments for dry skin
Dry skin or xerosis/xeroderma is a common skin disorder. It occurs along a spectrum from mild winter dry skin in those who are otherwise healthy to atopic dermatitis/eczema. Symptoms include rough, dry, flaky/scaly skin with varying degrees of itching. In more severe...
The role of gut health in Long Covid recovery
Is gut health the key to treating long covid? Long covid or post-acute covid syndrome (PACS) is a major health challenge arising from the pandemic. If you have lingering symptoms 12 weeks after an acute Covid-19 infection, you may have long covid. ...
