Tag: Hair, Skin, Nails

One of the Worst Things You Could Slather on for ‘Protection’

It’s widely overused – and loaded with a brew of toxic ingredients that pummel human fertility, impair your neurons and threaten coral reefs. First off, let me make it very clear that sunscreen is widely overused. There are some circumstances where it is wise and appropriate to use but those cases are few and far…


Looking at Liver Spots

Skin: it’s the body’s largest organ, and by far the most noticeable. Skin comes in an array of colors, and gives us a sense of identity and history. Our skin changes from a variety of factors, such as age, sun exposure, scarring, and hormonal shifts, just to name a few. Beauty is said to be…


Could Omega-3 Fatty Acids Fight Acne?

As many as 50 million Americans deal with acne. The blemishes can be painful and, for some, embarrassing. Now, researchers may have found a new weapon to fight acne, one without harsh side effects. A study in Germany has pinpointed omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish oil, wild salmon, nuts and seeds — as a…


How to Transform Dull, Thinning Hair and Gain Voluminous, Healthy Locks

Aging and wisdom go hand in hand; however, getting older also brings with it some undesirable problems like thinning hair. According to a new study by Thai researchers, more than half of women over 50 will experience some kind of hair loss. The study also showed a 60% increase in low self-esteem as a result…


8 Foot Conditions and What They Say About Your Health

Our body and biological systems are interconnected in myriad ways, and oftentimes an abnormality in the physical condition of our extremities—nails, feet, hands, hair—might be a warning sign our body is sending about our internal health. Here are eight foot conditions and what they might mean. 1. Wounds That Don’t Heal If wounds cannot heal,…