Dry Skin Brushing: Friend or Foe? Dry brushing involves brushing dry skin with a firm, natural bristle brush. Dry brushing has been used in many cultures for centuries to improve skin and overall health. This technique has picked up popularity... Read More Author: Hannah Yan Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Tips to Make Body Shaving Easier Whether you are an athlete or just a man looking to remove unwanted body hair, the chances are you may be seeking other ways to groom your body. Let’s face it, body shaving provides the confidence and... Read More Author: Niel Panchal Editor: Jason Derico ND
DIY Sore Muscle Relief Oil and Tea Sore muscles occur when we have pushed our muscles beyond their normal limits. While this is a necessary process in training our muscles to become stronger, the discomfort is no fun and can last up to 5 days.... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP
How To Prevent Razor Burns, Cuts, And Irritation When men get ready for any special event they really look forward to a clean and close facial shave. But, with regular shaving comes the frustrations of getting razor burns, bumps, and cuts. These... Read More Author: Niel Panchal Editor: Jason Derico ND
Can Massages Help Eczema? There are numerous prescription creams, ointments, and other forms of medicine that can be used to treat eczema, but how about a more natural approach? Eczema encompasses several patterns of common skin... Read More Author: Andrea Leung Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD
Should I Be Using a Men’s Razor to Shave My Legs? You walk down the aisle of your local drugstore in desperate need of a razor. You approach the designated section for women’s razors, in search of the colorful pink razor you always use, but you notice it is... Read More Author: Eunice Kim Editor: Afton Chavez MD
Natural Remedies for Eczema Many people all over the world suffer from eczema with symptoms ranging from tolerable to severe. There are many different medications that can be prescribed to treat eczema but sometimes they can be expensive... Read More Author: Caitlyn Dagenet Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Are Bacteria Hiding on Your Toothbrush? Although we brush our teeth twice a day, our mouth is home to an extensive microbiome filled with bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It’s been studied that our toothbrush is home to over 10 million bacteria!... Read More Author: Tara Ghalambor Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Simple Ways to Make Your Eyelashes Grow More Full and Lush It is common for our eyelashes to be smothered with mascara, curled with tools, and even to endure harsh glues from false eyelashes and eyelash extensions. In order to help the eyelashes grow longer,... Read More Author: Tara Ghalambor Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD
Holiday Home Spa: Myrrh & Frankincense Bath The origin of the word “spa” is generally attributed to the Belgian town of Spa, a town known for its centuries-old hot springs. Others believe that “spa” comes from the Latin acronym “Salus Per... Read More Author: Paz Vizcarra MSTCM LAc, Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Dermatologist Tips to Break The Itch Scratch Cycle What Causes the Itch and Scratch Cycle of Eczema? Itch is perhaps the most common and distressing symptom experienced by people with eczema. The itch-scratch cycle of eczema is a complex phenomenon that... Read More Author: Vivian Shi MD , Jason Derico ND Editor: Jivome Content Team
What Is Hydrotherapy? Hydrotherapy could be thought of as one of the most primitive methods of healing. Just as a wild, wounded animal will lick an injury or temporarily soak a wound, we can use water to assist with healing or for... Read More Author: Jason Derico ND Editor: Jivome Content Team
Looking Into Natural Teeth Whitening: Baking Soda Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is often in the form of a white powder that can be found in almost every household. Its never-ending list of uses never stops to amaze me. From deodorizing the... Read More Author: Tammy Wu Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Thermal Therapy: Budapest’s Thermal Baths I think we can all agree that water is life. We drink it, use it for domestic and agricultural purposes, and we are even made from it! The waters of Hungary, however, have another remarkable quality though;... Read More Author: Alexis Meyer Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Oats: Skincare’s Best Kept Secret You may have heard that oats are beneficial to heart health. Or perhaps you know oats as your children’s favorite breakfast food. Oats are beneficial to our health both inside and out. Science explains some... Read More
You and Your Dog Might Share a Microbiome Your dog might be a bigger part of your family than you thought! We know that both genetically related and non-related individuals living in the same household share similar microbiomes. The microbiome is... Read More Author: Alexandra Vaughn MD Editor: Jivome Content Team
A Healthy Microbiome for Clear Skin The health of your gut microbiome may be an important determinant in the health of your skin. The role of the gut microbiome in skin disease is an exciting niche of research in the field of dermatology.... Read More Author: Alexandra Vaughn MD How well does this article match to you? Earth Water Fire Air How well does this article match to you? Earth Water Fire Air
Oil Massage for Eczema Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is an increasingly prevalent skin condition in children. It is a chronic condition that causes irritated, inflamed, scaly rashes that can be severely itchy. Medical... Read More Author: Alexandra Vaughn MD Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP How well does this article match to you? Air Fire Earth Water Ether How well does this article match to you? Air Fire Earth Water Ether
5 Ways Obesity Is Related to Skin Problems People who are overweight or obese have increased risk for many health problems, including the skin. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a weight to height ratio that is calculated by taking the person’s weight in... Read More Author: Alexandra Vaughn MD Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Colonics: A Gut Treatment for Skin? Gut-healing techniques have been around for centuries. Before we had scientific studies highlighting the immune implications of a healthy gut microbiome, doctors and other healers implemented colon cleansing... Read More Author: Anna Pleet Editor: Jivome Content Team
Natural Remedy Research: Honey for Wound Care The potential healing power of honey dates back as far as 8,000 years ago, and it’s use as a natural healing remedy is still very popular today. Honey’s long history of medicinal use has made it a... Read More Author: Hadar Lev-Tov MD MAS, Ramses Delgadillo
Oatmeal: A Skin Solution from the Inside Out Oatmeal: a staple breakfast cereal that satisfies people of all ages. This simple food is known as ‘heart-healthy’ for its studied role in lowering risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Let’s look... Read More Author: Anna Pleet Editor: Jivome Content Team
Beauty: The Forgotten Wisdom The following is an excerpt from Ayurvedic practitioner, Manisha Kshirsagar’s new book Enchanting Beauty: Ancient Secrets to Inner, Outer & Lasting Beauty. We found this book... Read More Author: Manisha Kshirsagar BAMS (Ayurveda India)
DIY Natural Moisturizer: Whipped Shea Butter Shea butter is a fantastic beauty aid. It’s a natural alternative to lotions and creams, has anti-inflammatory and skin nourishing properties, and works great as a leave-in conditioner or hydrating wrap... Read More Author: Joseph Alban MS LAc
No-Shave November: Shaving and Beard Care Men, are you letting your beard grow out? If so, are you taking good care of your beard? Your facial hair deserves just as much attention as your head hair. Don’t make it feel less important. To give... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP
