Sarah Cimperman, ND Is collagen really the new fountain of youth? It may not be far off, considering that collagen is the primary structural protein in the body and as we age—starting in our mid-20s—the body’s natural production of collagen begins to decline. Supplementing collagen in capsule or powder form is one way to increase […]
Dr. Tanvi Tijoriwala, ND What is Collagen? Collagen is the most abundant protein found in the body, which makes up the framework of the skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments (1). The dermal layer of the skin produces type I and III collagen (2) which are responsible for the skin looking healthy and young. Collagen can
Dr. Anne Hussain, ND Like any other system in our body, the skin is complex in its function as well as in its response to stimuli. When we age, the elasticity in our skin decreases and we can get wrinkles and sagging. When we have inflammatory responses in the body, these can manifest as hives,
Dr. Anne Marie Fine, ND What most beauty experts cannot tell you is that a beautiful face and glowing skin depend primarily on the health of your digestive and elimination systems-that is the body’s built-in system to get rid of wastes and toxins. THIS is probably the greatest secret to having beautiful, clear and healthy
Dr. Carly Polland, ND Do You Know About Photoaging? Are you noticing more wrinkles, loss of skin tone, and change in texture of your skin? Well, listen up, that’s called Photoaging. Photoaging is a particular kind of aging caused by the sun damage. And photoaging is much worse than chronological aging when it comes to
Dr. Anne Marie Fine, ND It’s time to address the sunscreen issue. While sunscreen use continues to climb, skin cancer rates, in particular melanoma, continue to rise as well- climbing 200% from 1975-2013. This presents a dilemma, as for decades we have been told that sunscreens prevent cancer, and we need to stay out of
Vaileria Dennis If you are interested in taking really good care of your skin, there are a couple of things that you need to know. First and foremost, our skin is subjected to daily aggression, coming from a wide range of factors (pollution, traffic, sun exposure). Moreover, both nutrition and genetic predisposition contribute to the
Sophia Smith Am I paler than usual today? Why is my skin so dry? Does my hair look dull? How can my lips be so parched? All of these questions may seem harmless, but in fact they can signify that there is something amiss with your body. And while it may be easy to treat
Dr. Sarah Cimperman, ND @DrCimperman Skin is the body’s largest organ and it’s our first line of defense against foreign invaders like microbes and environmental toxins. More than any other part of the body, this protective outer layer is exposed to damaging environmental conditions like the winter weather that leaves skin dull and dry. Fortunately,
There are so many chemicals and generally nasty stuff in conventional makeup and skincare products these days that it’s best for our health that we try and avoid it altogether. Save your health (and some cash) by making these all-natural beauty DIY! Your skin, hair, and nails will thank you. 1. Make your own perfume
