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...
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....
Aside from being a zingy addition to many dishes, ginger has numerous health virtues. Asian traditional medicine systems have used ginger as a medicinal tonic for 5000 years. Ginger has undoubtedly stood the test of time. The root, or more technically the...
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...
Elderberries have a long history of medicinal use. Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, extolled their many virtues proclaiming them to be a herbal “medicine chest”. Elderberry syrup is a delicious way to enjoy the benefits of this plant. Even kids will love...
