Herbal Facial Steams Facial Steams are used to bring warm moisture to the skin and open the pores. Adding herbs to facial steams increases the benefits, depending on the qualities of the herbs used. Herbs that are antibacterial,... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP Editor: Jivome Content Team How well does this article match to you? Water Fire Air How well does this article match to you? Water Fire Air
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
Skin Stories: How Should the Doctor Tell me Bad News? Editor’s Note: Alexis writes for the Skin Story section of Dermveda dedicated to expressing discourse from the patient perspective in medical care. One of the most anxious moments for a... Read More Author: Alexis Meyer Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Skin Story: Living with Acne What was your experience like having acne? “I have had acne since age 15. It was definitely not the type of acne a typical teenager would get, but profoundly more severe. The red and inflamed bumps... Read More Author: Alexis Meyer Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Skin Story: A Personal Experience with Isotretinoin Hannah* is currently a college student who struggled with both acne and rosacea. Her dermatologist suggested the use of the medication isotretinoin, which is a prescription medication used to treat severe,... Read More Author: Alexis Meyer Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD
Green Chakra and Your Skin When you think of your heart, you immediately think of the color red as red hearts are used to reflect love and Valentine’s Day. But in our body’s chakra system, the heart chakra color is green and... Read More Author: Kim Lee ND MH LE Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Skin Story: Eyelash Extensions – Are They Worth It? With eyelash extensions becoming increasingly popular, I wanted to hear about some people’s experiences with getting them done. I sat down with a college student, Jennifer*, to speak with her about her... Read More Author: Alexis Meyer Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Mindfulness for Healthier Skin Mindfulness practices, such as meditation and yoga, have been used for thousands of years. All mindfulness practices harness the concept of increasing one’s awareness by consciously focusing attention on... Read More Author: Anna Pleet Editor: Jivome Content Team How well does this article match to you? Air Fire Ether Earth Water How well does this article match to you? Air Fire Ether Earth Water
Flower Essences for Positive Body Image Positive body image can have a huge impact on our self esteem. It’s in our nature to feel that the ideal “attractive” look is what’s being promoted in advertisements and publications.... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP
DIY Face Mask: Balancing Oily Skin During Kapha Season It’s kapha season in the northern hemisphere, which means it’s cool, damp, and the energy surrounding us is heavy. The kapha dosha in Ayurveda is made up of the elements earth and water,... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP
Surprising Connection Between Meditation and Skin Inflammation https://www.dermveda.com/articles/the-use-of-yoga-within-dermatologyMediation is the intentional awareness of the present moment and a tool used in the practice of mindfulness. We often discuss the bountiful... Read More Author: Alexandra Vaughn MD Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
5 Simple Steps to a Meditative Home Spa Maybe you’re pressed for time, on a budget or prefer to pamper yourself at home… whatever the case, here are some tips to spoil yourself! As a mama, mama to be, a woman, or heck, a member of the... Read More Author: Anais Foley-Kennedy
Kansa Wand Massage for Facial Rejuvenation I am a believer in the healing power of human touch, and have always felt there was nothing as effective as the skilled use of our hands in easing a host of ailments. I also tend to be a bit skeptical when I... Read More Author: Melanie Sachs
13 Ways to De-Stress for Healthier, More Youthful Skin Have you ever noticed that your skin breaks out more when you’re stressed? Or perhaps your eczema or psoriasis flares up, or your acne becomes harder to manage? Either way, we’ve all experienced how our... Read More Author: Anna Pleet Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Stress and Acne Psychological stress can have such a major effect on our skin that an entire field of study has been developed to learn how the mind relates to the skin. This field is called psychodermatology and... Read More Author: Jason Derico ND Editor: Jivome Content Team How well does this article match to you? Water Fire How well does this article match to you? Water Fire
Rose Baths for Skin Rejuvenation In many ancient medical traditions, the concept of vital energy that maintains balance is an important part of health. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), this energy is known as Qi and is the driving force... Read More Author: Paz Vizcarra MSTCM LAc, Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Ten Ways to Reduce Stress In times of adverse and demanding circumstances, we experience the feeling of stress. Family, work, relationships, finances, school, and health conditions can all contribute to a feeling of unmanageable... 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
What Is Mindfulness? Mindfulness can be defined as “awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally,” according to psychologist and mindfulness guru Jon Kabat-Zinn.... Read More Author: Anna Pleet Editor: Jivome Content Team
