Yoga-Nidra

Rest & Restore: Discover Yoga Nidra

Have you been feeling rundown lately? When was the last time you felt rested and refreshed when you woke up?  Susan* came into the office for her…

Vaseline for Your Face: Where it Doesn’t Work, Benefits & Risks

Vaseline for your face: is it an old-school remedy or a modern method of moisturizing? The answer is both — kind of.  While many people think…

hormonal-acne-treatments

Hormonal Acne: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & Diet

You roll out of bed, wash your face, and there it is: another dreaded pimple appearing.  You’re in the 80% of women between the ages of 11 and 30…

DIM Supplement

Using a DIM Supplement for Acne, Weight Loss, Fitness & More

Almost daily, I’m asked by patients in my clinic if there are any natural supplements they can take to address their hormonal breakouts, weight gain,…

deodorant

Armpit Detox: Make the Switch to Natural Deodorant

There are a lot of reasons to stop using your conventional deodorant, beyond just basic skin care. Natural deodorants have a lot to offer. But before…

How to Achieve and Nurture Inner Beauty

One question I wish I was asked more often is how to achieve and nurture inner beauty. We can achieve and nurture true beauty from the inside out by…

keto and acne. 

Keto: Skin-Wrecker or Acne Cure? A dermatologist gives the facts

It’s time to crack the case of the mysterious keto and acne connection. Some fans of the high-fat diet say it cures pimple problems. Others say the…

Psoriasis

6 Best Natural Remedies for Psoriasis, According to Science

As a dermatologist, one of the most common skin disease complaints I hear is about psoriasis.  Psoriasis flare-ups are not only painful, but can…

global

A Doctor’s Hopeful Response to COVID-19 & the Global Pause

If you know anything about me, you probably know I value positivity. Being negative can lead to stress, anxiety, heart disease, autoimmune…

PPE

How to Stop Skin Problems due to Wearing PPE

Getting breakouts or rashes from your masks and protective gear? How about dry, cracked hands or frizzy, dry hair from overwashing? You’ve probably…