The red clover plant is a wild herb with a variety of medicinal uses. Naturally rich in antioxidants and other nutrients, it is often used to make a cleansing herbal tea or mixed with lemonade to help flush out toxins from the body. But aside from its ability to detoxify the body, red clover is also known for its skin-soothing … Continue reading Survival medicine: Relieve dry skin with this red clover salve
The Very Best Foods & Nutrients for Healthy, Glowing Skin
Source: The Very Best Foods & Nutrients for Healthy, Glowing Skin by Dr. Edward Group What if the secret to clear, healthy, radiant skin isn’t found in a cream or serum, but rather in the food you eat? In fact, that is true! Whole foods contain nutrients that can get you glowing — naturally. Fruits and … Continue reading The Very Best Foods & Nutrients for Healthy, Glowing Skin
A closer look at the effects of cannabidiol on psoriasis symptoms
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the 113 active ingredients in the Cannabis sativa plant, or marijuana. It has been studied for its medicinal effects on seizures, insomnia, Parkinson’s disease, schizophrenia and other neurological conditions. Some studies suggest that CBD also shows promise as a potential treatment for psoriasis. A recent investigation into the therapeutic effects of CBD found that … Continue reading A closer look at the effects of cannabidiol on psoriasis symptoms
Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care: Tips for a Youthful, Radiant Glow
Source: Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care: Tips for a Youthful, Radiant Glow by Dr. Edward Group In some ways, your skin is like a road map of your life. The chin scar from when you fell off your bike in second grade, the crinkles around your eyes from decades of laughter, the crease that appears when you’re … Continue reading Natural Anti-Aging Skin Care: Tips for a Youthful, Radiant Glow
Study: Vitamin A intake may help lower skin cancer risk
The vitamin A family consists of a group of fat-soluble nutrients commonly referred to as retinoic acids. These include retinoids such as retinol, a common ingredient in skincare products, retinal, a molecule necessary for vision and retinyl esters, the storage form of retinol. Well-known for their ability to improve vision, these compounds are also involved in immune function, reproduction … Continue reading Study: Vitamin A intake may help lower skin cancer risk
Study: Excess iron may increase your risk of developing bacterial skin infections
Iron is an essential mineral that plays a key role in producing hemoglobin — a complex protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Aside from that, this mineral also has a wide variety of other beneficial effects on overall health, including eliminating fatigue, improving muscle strength, preventing anemia and … Continue reading Study: Excess iron may increase your risk of developing bacterial skin infections
The 7 Best Vitamins for Healthy & Glowing Skin
Source: The 7 Best Vitamins for Healthy & Glowing Skin by Dr. Edward Group If you want healthy skin — and who doesn't — you want to ensure you get the right combination of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. With so many out there, how do you know what specific vitamins promote skin health? Whether you … Continue reading The 7 Best Vitamins for Healthy & Glowing Skin
Treat skin conditions in the comfort of your own home using this homemade all-natural salve
Jewelweed or spotted touch-me-not is a beautiful ornamental plant. Homesteaders know that its pretty flowers can also be used to make a soothing salve that treats poison ivy. (h/t to SurvivalSullivan.com) What is jewelweed? Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis) grows best in the shade. The plant is easy to grow in almost any area with constantly moist soil. Jewelweed … Continue reading Treat skin conditions in the comfort of your own home using this homemade all-natural salve
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Biotin Biotin from Natural Sesbania Extract Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, vitamin H, and coenzyme R, is an essential vitamin that works at the cellular level to support healthy hair and nail growth and metabolism. Our Biotin is extracted from 100% certified organic Sesbania herb that includes the natural cofactors and co-nutrients found in … Continue reading Beauty & Skin Care
Jojoba Oil: Top Benefits with 7 DIY Jojoba Skincare Recipes
Source: Jojoba Oil: Top Benefits with 7 DIY Jojoba Skincare Recipes by Dr. Edward Group Pronounced hu-HO-buh, the jojoba plant is a wonder of nature. Native to the American southwest, its golden oil has been used for hundreds of years. Various Native American tribes living in the Sonoran Desert used jojoba oil not only to moisturize … Continue reading Jojoba Oil: Top Benefits with 7 DIY Jojoba Skincare Recipes
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 