Let lovely lavender lift your mood

Lavender is a fragrant herb and essential oil that is not only popular for its pleasant aroma but also for its various health benefits. The potential health benefits of lavender include: It’s important to note that while lavender offers several potential health benefits, individual responses may vary. Some people may be more sensitive to essentialContinue reading “Let lovely lavender lift your mood”

Diet and supplements for pyoderma faciale (acne rosacea)

If you’re suffering from pyoderma faciale, the most severe form of rosacea (sometimes known as acne rosacea), I’ve noticed from personal experience that diet is the No. 1 thing you can change right now to improve symptoms.

CBD oil and seborrheic keratosis

You know how minor health issues have a way of sneaking up on you? One of mine was a grayish looking wart that had popped up on my face and stayed for a couple of years. Because I had been briefly seeing a dermatologist for pyoderma faciale, and she hadn’t been able to help meContinue reading “CBD oil and seborrheic keratosis”

Emu oil helps my pyoderma faciale (acne rosacea)

If I had to pick only one topical to manage my pyoderma faciale (acne rosacea), it would be emu oil.

How I prepared my acupuncture and massage practice for Hurricane Irma

In 2017, Southwest Florida braced for impact from Hurricane Irma. I was on medical leave from my newspaper job as well as my acupuncture and massage practice after surgery, but I got clearance from my surgeon days before to resume light-duty activities. I spent a not-so-light weekend with my family preparing my home and myContinue reading “How I prepared my acupuncture and massage practice for Hurricane Irma”

Skin care starts from the inside out

Our skin is the biggest organ we have, and we as a society tend to treat it like a measure of beauty only and not of health. It’s not vain to take care of your skin; it’s just as important as taking care of the rest of you.