A Natural Remedy from the Dead Sea – Beneficial Mineral Salts The Dead Sea is an inland sea located in the Middle East, bordering the countries of Jordan, Palestine and Israel, 1280 feet below...

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Beauty Sleep: Not Just Skin Deep We all know of the importance of getting a good night’s sleep, but here are some interesting facts you may not already know: • Not getting enough sleep...

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Herbal Spotlight: Psoralea (bu gu zhi) – A Treatment for Vitiligo What is vitiligo? Vitiligo (pronounced vit-ill-EYE-go) is a skin disorder that causes the loss of normal skin color in spots or patches. It...

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What Is Eczema? Eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common condition that causes redness, extreme itching, scaling, flaking, and sometimes leaking of fluid from the skin. It may also be associated with frequent...

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Inflammation has been in the news quite a bit lately. It has both positive and negative effects on health. Under normal circumstances, inflammation is a necessary and important function of the body. It is...

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There is a well-known quote by the ancient Greek physician, Hippocrates: “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” The ancient Chinese doctors were well aware of this concept, even before Hippocrates....

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Our body’s skin is a complex organ with several functions. It consists of three layers (the epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis) which protect our body against injury and disease. It is important to know the...

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  Our bodies have many amazing types of defense mechanisms that work together to protect us from anything coming from the outside that may be a threat. They are constantly defending us against bacteria,...

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In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), a skin rash that is red and itchy is a manifestation of what is known as ‘wind-heat.’ The wind aspect is the itching part, and the redness and inflammation...

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The largest organ in our body is the skin; the barrier that comes in contact with the world. The skin holds our bodily fluids in place in order to prevent dehydration, and also keeps...

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