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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

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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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Skin Story: Experience With Isotretinoin for Acne

Krista is a college student suffering from severe acne, including hormonal acne on her chin. After having antibiotics proved ineffective to her acne, she switched to an isotretinoin treatment. I sat down to...

Author: Alexis Meyer

Editor: Hadar Lev-Tov MD MAS

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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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Skin Story: Why It’s Scary to See the Doctor

Many of us have anxiety when it’s time for our annual checkup at the doctor’s office. It is even more nerve-wracking we need to visit the doctor for a health concern. What makes us scared to go to the...

Author: Alexis Meyer

Editor: Hadar Lev-Tov MD MAS

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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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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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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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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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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: 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

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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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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Facial Rejuvenation DIY: Shatavari Mask

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) introduced facial rejuvenation treatments during the Zhou dynasty (1121-770 B.C.). The earliest Chinese herbal book to include facial rejuvenation is the Divine Farmer’s...

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

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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...

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

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What Is Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils or other aromatic parts of plants to help improve physical and mental health through smell. The ancient practice dates back as far as 6000 years in use in Ayurveda,...

Author: Joseph Alban MS LAc

Editor: Jivome Content Team

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