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...
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...
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?...
How to lower androgens, naturally Anti-androgen medications such as spironolactone and cyproterone acetate are used to treat hormonal acne, female pattern hair loss and PCOS. Are there natural alternatives? Yes, there are some contenders. But before...
Over the last 18 months, masks have become a symbol of the times we live in. They are an essential part of personal protective equipment in many workplaces and are a public health strategy for infection control. Mask wearing can both aggravate or activate a bout of...
