My Top 3 Dry-Skin Busters

One of the biggest complaints I hear from my patients during the winter months is how dry their skin is.

I’m sure you’re familiar with the symptoms: More visible wrinkles, a rough and itchy feel and that not-so-attractive flaky appearance.

But the good news is, you don’t have to accept dry skin as something that comes along with the winter. There are some easy – and natural – solutions that can keep your skin glowing all year long.

Skin-Saving Tip from the Top of the World

I have fulfilled a life-long dream of mine. I climbed Africa’s Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s the highest walkable point on Earth. And, it’s only two degrees from the equator. So it’s about as close as you can get to the sun.
On the summit at almost 20,000 feet, I looked east and west. I felt like I could see all the way around the world. It was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life.

The trek took us from intense tropical heat up into Arctic cold. And once you’re above the tree line,

Manage Dry and Itchy Skin in 4 Simple Steps

Eczema is an itchy, inflamed skin condition that affects more than 15 million Americans. Unfortunately, the cause of eczema is still unknown, but factors like the environment, genetics, allergies, stress, and skin sensitivities can trigger the condition.

What does eczema look and feel like? Eczema sufferers struggle with dry, cracking, and itchy skin. They also commonly have rashes on the arms, legs, and cheeks, as well as red bumps on the skin. What’s even worse is that eczema flares up in colder weather when there’s less humidity in the air, causing the skin to naturally become drier and more irritated.

Clearly, eczema is no laughing matter.

Acne-Free for Life

Acne is usually considered a teenage problem. But did you know about 40 percent of men still fight acne after their 25th birthday? And more than one out of every 10 women is still battling pimples well into middle age!1 But that wasn’t always the case. Acne is a modern disease. In fact, if you [...]

3 Simple Steps to Younger, Sexy Skin

As a nurse practitioner specializing in natural healthcare, I’m surprised at how many patients come to me confused about how to care for their skin!

They ask me questions like, “Are you supposed to cleanse once or twice a day? Should you always apply a moisturizer? What type of anti-aging products should you use and why?

I’ll let you in on a little secret. Achieving naturally healthy skin is nowhere near as complicated as it may seem.

Recapture Radiant Skin

If you think fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin are simply part of the aging process, think again.

Sure your skin changes as you get older. But there are ways you can help maintain your skin’s youthful appearance… or even help reverse the effects of the aging process. And it’s probably easier than you think.

Here are a few simple things you can do that can make all the difference…

The reason many people see fine lines is because their skin is deprived of the crucial mix of nutrients it needs.

Crazy About Coconuts

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it is a perfect reflection of your inner health. It would only make sense that your skin needs to be treated with the utmost care – in the same way that you would eat specific foods to protect the health of your heart, your liver or any other vital organ.

Have you put thought lately into the foods you eat that could affect the quality of your skin… for better or worse?

Stop Wrinkles in Their Tracks: Nourishing Coconut for Youthful Skin

Coconut is not only a fresh and delicious tropical fruit, but it’s also full of an abundance of nutrients that make it a powerful natural remedy. First and foremost, including coconut water in your diet could greatly improve your overall health. Coconut water is vastly different from heavier coconut milk; it is a clear liquid that comes from young green coconuts.

3 Steps for Glowing Summer Skin

You know it’s wintertime …

Your lips are chapped and cracked … your skin is dry and itchy … and your face is wind-burned and flaky… You apply lip balm, salve and moisturizing lotion that may work for a little while. But before you know it, the irritation returns and you’re back to feeling uncomfortable in your own skin once again.

So what can you do to keep your skin soft and glowing during the harsh winter months?

Do You Carry This In Your Purse?

You rub hand sanitizer on, and it feels all cold and tingly. You think that tingle is killing off the germs on your hands. But what you’re really feeling is all the alcohol and chemicals absorbing into your skin – and drying it out.

The truth is, hand sanitizers don’t do what they’re intended to do.

Refresh Your Skin With a Quick Spritz

My clients come to me with questions about everything from hair care to skin care.

One question that keeps popping up is how to keep skin fresh during the summer. Everyone’s sweaty and sticky from the heat. It ruins your makeup and can make dry skin drier or oily skin more oily.

But, I have the perfect solution.

This little trick cools your skin and helps keep it moisturized, without ruining your makeup!

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