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4-7-8 Breathing

The 4-7-8 Breathing Technique

Most people take their breathing for granted as an automatic function that keeps them alive, nothing more. However, ancient cultures saw breath very differently. In […]

manuka honey

Manuka Honey: How and Why it Works on Itch

Honey has been used as a natural medicine for centuries and is a home remedy for sore throats, allergies, and the common cold.  It’s also […]

mushrooms immunity

Mushrooms, Like You, Make Vitamin D from Sunshine

Mushrooms certainly have some haters out there, although we don’t understand why! But for those of us who love them, there’s even more to love […]

steroid-free eczema treatment

CASE STUDY: Treating Eczema Without Steroids

Often, eczema patients receive topical steroids to treat their skin symptoms, as they can provide quick relief. But unfortunately, some patients have a strong rebound […]

liver cleanses

Do Liver Cleanses Work?

“Liver cleanses” are a popular product at health food stores and through online health entrepreneurs. The theory behind all of them is that disease or […]

tsw misdiagnosed

CASE STUDY: Doctors Misdiagnose TSW

Since steroid creams are many dermatologists’ “go to” prescription for a range of skin issues, even for just a mild rash, anyone can end up […]

skin in winter

What Your Skin Needs in Winter

Welcome to winter and its special beauty and calm. What does winter mean for your skin health? Let’s take a look at what changes many […]

Chi: Your Body’s Inner Healer

Chi: Your Body’s Inner Healer

All Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), including acupuncture and herbal medicine, is based on the concept of the invisible life force in our body, called “Chi” […]

topical coal tar

Topical Coal Tar: Good for Troubled Skin?

Coal tar was discovered in 1665 and used for medical purposes as early as the 1800s. Its most common industrial use is as a railroad tie preservative, […]

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