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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,...

Author: Amy Branum AHP

Editor: Jivome Content Team

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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...

Author: Hannah Yan

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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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...

Author: Amy Branum AHP

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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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...

Author: Keira Barr MD

Editor: Jivome Content Team

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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...

Author: Andrea Leung

Editor: Alexandra Vaughn MD

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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...

Author: Kim Lee ND MH LE

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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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...

Author: Janice Leung , Tammy Wu

Editor: Jason Derico ND

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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...

Author: Paz Vizcarra MSTCM LAc, Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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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...

Author: Vivian Shi MD , Jason Derico ND

Editor: Jivome Content Team

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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...

Author: Amy Branum AHP

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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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...

Author: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

Editor: Joseph Alban MS LAc

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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...

Author: Kim Lee ND MH LE

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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....

Author: Amy Branum AHP

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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...

Author: Kim Lee ND MH LE

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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,...

Author: Amy Branum AHP

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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....

Author: Kim Lee ND MH LE

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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...

Author: Alexandra Vaughn MD

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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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...

Author: Anais Foley-Kennedy

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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...

Author: Joseph Alban MS LAc

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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...

Author: Melanie Sachs

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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...

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...

Author: Manisha Kshirsagar BAMS (Ayurveda India)

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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...

Author: Anna Pleet

Editor: Raja Sivamani MD MS AP

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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...

Author: Christina Kung DAOM LAc

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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...

Author: Melanie Sachs

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