Two Millennials Bring Back Centuries-Old Philosophy of Naturopathic Medicine in Their New Podcast: The Naturopathic Times
Katarina Meister and Stephanie Yakupitiyage 2020 has shed light on getting back to the foundations of health: good sleep, hydration, nutrition and staying active. What makes you happy? What energizes you? What does it mean to have a full life? What are you suppressing? The Naturopathic Times is an interview podcast which bridges the gap […]
Ginkgo Seed Extract for Bacterial Skin Infections
Razi Berry Extracts from the seeds of the Ginkgo biloba tree show antibacterial activity on pathogens that can cause skin infections such as acne, psoriasis, dermatitis and eczema, a study at Emory University finds. Frontiers in Microbiology is publishing the results of laboratory experiments showing that the extracts inhibit the growth of Cutibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus […]
How Our Hormones Affect Our Skin
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, […]
Bleach Baths Versus Normal Baths for Atopic Dermatitis
Node Smith, ND Review of the Efficacy of Bleach Baths Versus Plain Water Baths for Symptom Reduction A recent article reviewed the efficacy of bleach baths versus regular plain water baths in reducing the symptoms of atopic dermatitis.1 Atopic dermatitis (AD) is the most common form eczema – roughly 17.8 million people suffer from the […]
Could Hard Water Contribute to Developing Eczema?
Hard Water Exposure May Lead to Damage of the Epidermal Barrier A recent study from the University of Sheffield and King’s College in London has found that exposure of the skin to hard water may actually lead to damage of the epidermal barrier.1 Dermatological concerns are often very difficult for physicians to treat, because the […]
10 Signs You Need to Boost Your Immune System
Dr. Olisa Mak, ND Around this time of the year, a lot of people are sick and for just about everyone, it’s clear that their immune system could be strengthened. But what if you’re not sick or don’t ever get sick? Does that mean that your immune system is functioning optimally? What are some other […]
Herbal Remedies for Pediatric Skin Rashes
Dr. Sheila Kingsbury, ND, RH (AHG) In my experience as a parent and a physician, kids get a lot of strange rashes Rashes can have distinct patterns that help determine a quick diagnosis or they can be quite mysterious in how they present. I just had a 16-year-old boy tell me he had been diagnosed […]
Eczema: To Bathe or Not to Bathe?
Dr. Krystal Richardson, ND @NaturopathicFam The weather turning chilly. The air turning dry. The windows being closed up. What do all these things have in common? Eczema flares. This is the time of year that has parents and their kids coming into the office for help in treating their eczema flares. Eczema is becoming an […]
Protecting Your Skin This Winter: How to Treat Dry, Itchy or Eczematous Skin
Dr. Sarah King, ND @sarahhealthyfox The weather is changing and if you’re anything like me, your skin is too. With colder weather comes dry, flaky skin. Some of us struggle with multiple rounds of moisturizing daily, trying not to use hot shower water (an impossible feat on a cold December morning), and debating the benefits […]