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...
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...
Vitex agnus castus (Chasteberry, Monkberry) is a popular herbal remedy for female reproductive health and hormonal acne. You can find Vitex at many health food stores and chemists, but it’s not a panacea for all forms of female acne. Read on to discover...
The link between hypothyroidism and acne Hormonal imbalances are a key driver of acne. Androgens hog the limelight, but both clinical and subclinical thyroid dysfunction is detrimental to skin health. This article explores how thyroid disease contributes to...
Can natural treatments help heal hidradenitis suppurativa? Of the many skin conditions I support as a Naturopath, hidradenitis suppurativa (or acne inversa) would be the one my clients find to have the most destructive impact on their quality of life....
Spironolactone as a treatment for hormonal acne Have you been prescribed spironolactone for female hormonal acne? Want to know more about it? This article will give you a primer of what it is, how it works, and the side effects. What is spironolactone?...
