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Author: Kathleen Flanagan
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Do You Know Your Skin Type?
People are born with their skin types. Genetics and ethnicity determine the type of skin they have. An individual’s skin type is primarily based on how much oil is produced in the follicles from the sebaceous glands and the amount of lipids found between the cells. The T-zone is the center area of the face…
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Vitamins – the Miracle Pills for Our Skin
We all take supplements to help whatever is going on in our bodies because the food we eat, no longer nourishes the body. Our bodies need a lot of support from us and yet, we forget about our skin. Our skin is the largest organ we have. It does amazing things for us and yet…
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Understanding Skin Care Ingredients
I was a beach bunny back in the day, long before there was sunscreen, you know the baby oil thing! Well, today my skin has shown signs of all that sun bathing. My skin was very damaged when I went back to school; however, by the time I graduated four months later, my skin had…
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Let Your Skin Tell You if A Skin Care Line Works
Skin Care Lines There is so much information out there about ‘this is good for you’ or ‘that is not.’ We get confused trying to figure out who is telling us the truth. Most of us are leery of advertisers any more because they misrepresent their claims — all for the bottom line. I know…
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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Myth
What is it? Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a harsh (caustic) detergent. Also known as a surfactant, which breaks down the surface tension of water. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is used in concrete floor cleaners, engine degreasers, car wash detergents. Along with hundreds of personal care products including probably every major brand of toothpaste you…
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Treating Methods for Sinusitus
Treating Methods for Sinusitus Sinusitis is a swelling of one or more nasal sinuses. It may be a complication of an upper respiratory infection, dental infection, allergy, a change in atmosphere, as in air travel or underwater swimming, or a defect of the nose. With swelling of nasal mucus membranes the openings from sinuses to…
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Propylene Glycol Myth
What is it? Propylene glycol (PG) is a colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid and a derivative of natural gas. It is commonly used in a variety of consumer products and food products, including deodorants, pharmaceuticals, moisturizing lotions, pet food, fat-free ice cream and sour cream products. It is also in shampoos, conditioners, lotions and creams, toothpastes and laundry detergents. PG is also used…
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Essential Oils Used in Treating Migraine Headaches
Case Study Using Essential Oils for Migraine Headaches Ms. A. had a long history of migraine. She was referred to me after having tried most of the preparations available in herbal shops, as well as allopathic medication. It has been decided to try aromatic medicine. I started by finding out as much of her medical…
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Superbug Thrives on Antibotics
Superbug Thrives on Antibotics British Doctors fear ‘superbug’ can elude, thrive on antibiotics .… Associated Press London London doctors fear they may have encountered a new “superbug” — a bacterium that not only resists antibiotics but thrives on them. The bacterium infected two post-operative patients at St. George’s Hospital, and when treated with antibiotics quickly…