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
Herbal Teas to Cool the Skin and Body Everything that we put into our body has more effects than just providing nutrients. In most traditional healing modalities, foods and herbs are considered to provide a warming or cooling effect. By... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP How well does this article match to you? Fire How well does this article match to you? Fire
Discover Your Skin’s Superpower Your skin is your largest organ, but how often do you actually think about it? Maybe you think about how it’s letting you down because you’ve just broken out in a huge zit or a crazy rash and you... Read More Author: Keira Barr MD Editor: Jivome Content Team
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
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
Dead Sea Mud Masks Dead Sea mud masks have been around for quite some time now and are popular amongst people of all skin types. Many companies have come out with their own versions and some spas even have treatments available... Read More Author: Janice Leung , Tammy Wu Editor: Jason Derico ND How well does this article match to you? Air Earth Water Fire Ether How well does this article match to you? Air Earth Water Fire Ether
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
Herbal Tea for Hydrated Skin Recipe Has the summer sun left your skin in need of moisture? Demulcent herbs help the skin and tissues to better hold moisture. This easy to make, overnight infusion is simple to make. To see results, you will need... Read More Author: Amy Branum AHP Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP How well does this article match to you? Air Fire Ether How well does this article match to you? Air Fire Ether
Skin From an Ayurvedic Lens: Ayurvedic Elemental Approach Ayurvedic medicine originated from India and is based on the principles of evaluating the body’s natural balance. Imbalances may cause symptoms and disease. When assessing imbalances, one of the key... Read More Author: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP Editor: Joseph Alban MS LAc How well does this article match to you? Earth Water Fire Air Ether How well does this article match to you? Earth Water Fire Air Ether
The Solar Plexus Chakra: Spring Clean Your “Yellow” Energy We have been moving up the chakra rainbow, first visiting the red root chakra which represents our sense of belonging to the earth and our tribal roots, then the second orange sacral chakra which focuses... Read More Author: Kim Lee ND MH LE
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
The Sacral Chakra: Balancing Your “Orange” Energy If you were to ask me my favorite color, orange wouldn’t necessarily be at the top of my list. However, I have found that it is the exact color I am most lacking. Orange is the energy color of... Read More Author: Kim Lee ND MH LE
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
The Root Chakra: Balancing Your “Red” Energy Think of the color red. What images come to mind? Valentine’s Day hearts? Juicy Macintosh apples? Stop signs? An angry red face? Or anger in general? It’s fascinating how colors affect our moods.... Read More Author: Kim Lee ND MH LE
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
Skin Food: Why I Love Kefir! I’ve been a fermentation enthusiast for years. You name it, and I’ve picked it! And after all of my ferments – vegetables, ginger beer, kombucha, and kimchi – kefir remains my... Read More Author: Joseph Alban MS LAc
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
Skin Food: The Sardine Bowl, A Perfect Lunch! You’ve heard it before, eat more fish! But how? Fish can be expensive and quality fish is not always easy to find. Many large fish are also known to contain higher levels of mercury. So how can you... Read More Author: Joseph Alban MS LAc
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)
Sleep for Healthy, Beautiful Skin The age-old saying of getting your “beauty rest” may have more to it than meets the eye. In fact, we now know that getting enough sleep is scientifically sound advice. Decades of research show that sleep... Read More Author: Anna Pleet Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP
Skin Food: Beauty Soup Recipe The Chinese have a longstanding tradition of cooking with herbs (link to food as medicine) to nourish the body, fight off disease, and strengthen the immune system. Whether dining at a Chinese friend’s... Read More Author: Christina Kung DAOM LAc
Discover Your Own Beautiful Skin with Ayurveda One of the things I love most about the teachings of Ayurveda is that there is no one body, mind or skin type that is the best. Ayurveda teaches that your own personal beauty is the natural consequence of... Read More Author: Melanie Sachs