Kombucha: Elixir of Life?
Homemade, or in bottles, cans, or even on tap at a local café, kombucha is all the rage. But does the trendy health food beverage...
Holiday, travel, and self-care tips to keep you feeling your best year-round from Dr. Olivia and Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions.
How Your Mattress Can Affect Your Skin
For eight hours or so every night, your skin is in close contact with your bedding, and also very close to your mattress. That’s a...
Foods with Hidden Wheat and Gluten
Many people are sensitive to or allergic to wheat and/or gluten, which is a protein found in wheat and other grains. Those with a condition...
Balneotherapy: What is it? Does it Work?
Balneotherapy refers to the treatment of disease through immersion in thermal mineral waters, mud, or natural springs. It’s almost as old as time, and was...
Rethinking Sun Exposure and Sunscreen – We Need the Sun!
There is no doubt whatsoever that over-exposure to the sun’s rays increase your risk for skin damage and skin cancer, while also increasing the signs...
The Rhythm is Gonna Get You: How Your Circadian Clock Affects Eczema and Well Being
Learn how the time of day, seasonal changes, and the amount of natural light available all send subtle signals to your brain. These signals affect...
The RULER of Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is an often overlooked contributor to health and well-being. It’s also an important building block of career success, personal fulfillment, and better relationships....
Why Does my Skin Get Better/Worse on Vacation?
Whether it’s a summer weekend at the cabin, road trips to the mountains, or flying to an exotic island, a vacation give us the delight...
Clothes: What to Wear with a Skin Condition
Did you know that the clothing you choose can support your skin’s recovery from a recurring skin condition? Choosing a different fabric or style of...