Saffron: Nature’s Sunshine for the Spirit!  Did you know that saffron, often referred to as “the golden spice,” is not just a culinary delight but also a powerful ally for mental health and wellness? Here’s how this vibrant herb can help improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and uplift your spirit. Improving Sleep: Saffron has been shown […]

Onychomycosis is characterized by the presence of fungal nail infections which may cause the development of thickened, brittle, or crumbly nails or toenails. The infection may be painful and the nails may separate from the nail bed.  The nails may also change in color to yellow, green, brown, or black in color, and they may […]

Where and when acne appears on the face can often provide a deeper understanding of the health of the body, including the reproductive system.  Acne appearing on the chin is usually associated with a hormonal imbalance. Women’s hormonal health is an important factor to address when addressing skin health. In Chinese Medicine, fundamental disturbances in […]

Hyperpigmentation is a common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in color than the normal surrounding skin. This darkening occurs when an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces normal skin color, forms deposits in the skin. Hyperpigmentation can affect the skin color of people of any race. Freckles, age […]

The skin (Integumenatry system) is an organ of elimination. The health of the skin is determined by many factors, some of these are liver health, diet, stress, cleansing and hygeine, bowel elimination, kidney waste removal, digestive function and enzyme production, bowel bacteria, immunity and hormonal balance. When skin health is compromised by any of these […]

Skin friction caused from clothing, movement or shaving (which can also break the skin) makes the underarm skin susceptible to bacterial attack. The skin under the arms is sensitive and susceptible to invading micro-organisms. Sweat encourages bacteria to breed, so a dark, sweaty armpit is a prime breeding ground for staph bacteria to breed and […]

WHAT IS ROACUTANE USED FOR? ROACUTANE (Isotretinoin) is a pharmaceutical medication derived from Vitamin A and is reserved for use in severe cases of acne and treatment is up to 4-5 months.  Results are seen in many individuals, however when discontinued the problem can be exacerbated.  Roacutane acts by suppressing the production of sebum in […]

Milia also known as milk spots or oil seeds, are common, benign, keratin-filled cysts. They appear as white to yellowish bumps/dots measuring 1-2 mm in diameter and can be found around the eyes, nose, roof of the mouth and other areas such as genitalia. Primary milia are typically seen in infants but also may occur […]

Detoxification is a mind-field of opinions but essentially the best detox program is one that is tailor made to your needs. For example, what works for one person may not necessarily be the miracle cure for you as people eliminate toxins in different ways. It is a positive step if before you start the detox […]

Skin rashes can be a frustrating and irritating issue with multifactorial causes. In Naturopathic medicine, the health of the liver and kidneys are always implicated with skin conditions. COMMON CAUSES OF SKIN RASHES Deficiencies in specific vitamins and minerals such as Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Betacarotene, Vitamin A, essential fatty acids and B Vitamins […]