Traditional Chinese medicine includes more than just acupuncture. If you follow any health and wellness gurus on Instagram you have likely seen some of the other natural techniques gaining traction here in the US—cupping, Chinese herbal medicine and auricular therapy to name a few. But one technique that has gained recent popularity is gua sha. …
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When you are young, you feel invincible. You feel that no matter what your parents say to you—like advising you to wear sunscreen and stay out of the sun—you know better. Afterall, it is your body and you tell yourself, “oh, it’ll never happen to me.” Until it did. On April 17, 2021, I received …
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Are you only halfway through your 30s and already noticing the same small darkened skin spots you remember seeing on your grandmother growing up? Say hello to age spots, also known as sunspots, liver spots and solar lentigines. What are age spots? Age spots are common tan, brown or black spots on the skin. While …
It’s that time of year again. As temperatures get warmer, you may be tempted to hold off on the sunscreen. You figure a little sun won’t hurt, but then the next thing you know, you’re sunburned. Too much exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays can not only be painful and damaging to your skin, …
Eczema, formally known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin disease that often arises in infancy and early childhood but can arise later in life as well. Rachel J. McAndrew, MD, a dermatologist on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Specialty Clinic – Lakeway, shares her top tips for understanding and managing eczema. …
Dealing with dry, itchy, red patches on your skin? Eczema might be to blame. Eczema is an incredibly common and usually very manageable skin condition. In fact, an estimated 30 percent of people in the U.S. have eczema — so if that’s you, you’re not alone. Many people develop eczema in childhood and it may …
If you’ve shopped for skincare products lately, you’ve probably seen these labels overtaking the shelves: “clean,” “natural,” “organic,” “safe.” These words are compelling — after all, who wants unsafe skincare products? Sitting pretty on the beauty aisles, they can make even your most beloved moisturizer seem toxic. But is so-called clean skin care worth the …
Have you ever thought about what might be living on your skin? You may have been told to regularly clean your makeup brushes and wondered why. The answer? Bacteria. The nasty truth is that bacteria are everywhere. And the bacteria found in everyday items, such as makeup products, are easily transferred onto your skin. For …
You may be seeing more and more products on the shelf touting “activated charcoal” as an ingredient, from supplements and drinks to cleansers and facemasks. Recently popular for its supposed detoxifying and purifying abilities, activated charcoal has actually been used for years in emergency rooms to treat specific types of issues including drug overdoses. Because …
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Our faces are sensitive creatures — they burn, they age, they break out. Gentle, mild care is important to maintain the wellbeing of the skin on our faces. Here’s the truth: What you’re doing to your skin today will affect your skin later on in life. So, what are things you can be doing now …
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