When shopping for sunscreen, options are often limited to those that are easy to apply but are full of harmful chemicals or natural variants that are thick and too sticky. But you can stop worrying about what kind of sunscreen or after-sun skin treatments to buy because listed below are several chemical-free options. (h/t to OutsideOnline.com) … Continue reading Chemical-free sunscreens and sunburn treatments
Hawaii bans sunscreen chemicals that destroy coral reefs
Just how toxic is your sunscreen? Many of the chemicals used to “protect” you from the sun are so hazardous that they actually threaten the well-being of some of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders, like coral reefs. In fact, the state of Hawaii just passed a bill banning the sale of sunscreens that contain … Continue reading Hawaii bans sunscreen chemicals that destroy coral reefs
8 Amazing Benefits of Olive Oil
Source: 8 Amazing Benefits of Olive Oil by Dr. Edward Group Olive oil has received well-deserved attention over the last 10-15 years. This is the main ingredient that plays an important role in the Mediterranean diet. For years, studies have shown people who consume this type of diet live longer and enjoy a better quality of … Continue reading 8 Amazing Benefits of Olive Oil
Discover the wonders of tea tree oil
Among the many natural ways to treat infection, tea tree oil is one of the very best. Tea tree oil is an essential oil taken from the leaves of the melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia and New South Wales. It has a wide variety of uses with strong antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal … Continue reading Discover the wonders of tea tree oil
10 Powerful Thyme Herb Benefits for Your Health
Source: 10 Powerful Thyme Herb Benefits for Your Health by Dr. Edward Group There are few things a sprig of thyme won’t make immensely better. This versatile herb blends well with a myriad of flavors and is packed full of health-promoting compounds, vitamins, antioxidants, and other nutrients. Thyme belongs to the genus Thymus which is part of the … Continue reading 10 Powerful Thyme Herb Benefits for Your Health
The Secrets to Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails
Source: The Secrets to Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails by Dr. Edward Group Frustrated with lackluster hair, dry skin, and brittle nails? You are not alone. There is a multi-billion dollar cosmetics industry built on your hopes and dreams of shiny hair, strong nails, and supple, hydrated skin. But do the potions and tonics you apply … Continue reading The Secrets to Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails
How Can Frankincense Oil Aid in Natural Skin Care?
Source: How Can Frankincense Oil Aid in Natural Skin Care? by Dr. Edward Group Frankincense is a special sap from the Boswellia tree and it’s had a wide array of cultural applications for over 5000 years.[1] Boswellia trees are hardy trees that yield the valuable resin when the bark is “striped”, or slashed open. It’s a process that’s … Continue reading How Can Frankincense Oil Aid in Natural Skin Care?
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 