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Addressing the Causes of Acne
March 1st, 2013Clay has been used by man since the beginning of time. According to Hippocrates, Theophrastus, Dioscorides, and Galen, the Greeks made use of clays extensively. The Romans used clay to clean their togas (detergents weren’t readily available in those times) and, according to Pliny, they used poultices to heal wounds.
How using clay can keep you naturally beautiful
In The Clear
September 1st, 2009Once puberty had come and gone, I thought my pimples had followed my prom dress into the back closet. But the joke was on me. At 31, days after giving birth, my face began breaking out in a freak show that could rival any teenager’s.
Get rid of adult acne once and for all.The Clear Skin Diet
June 1st, 2009Jodi Frestedt breezed through her teenage years without so much as a pimple. While most of her peers suffered their share of embarrassing breakouts, Frestedt never gave her skin a second thought as she posed for school pictures and primped for prom. But at age 26, her face erupted in a slew of blemishes, leaving her baffled and suddenly self-conscious.
Five foods to eat, and four to avoid, for a glowing complexion.Beet, Pear, and Cranberry Salad
June 1st, 2009Unfeatured3 beets, peeled and cubed
2/3 cup peach jam
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 Bartlett pears, peeled and cubed
1 cup dried cranberries1. Steam beets in a colander until tender, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. In a saucepan, heat jam, lime juice, and Dijon mustard over low heat and stir until blended.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the beets, pears, cranberries, and warm peach sauce. Toss well to coat.nutrition info per serving (6): 264.2 calories; 0.5 g fat; 0 g saturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 1.3 g protein; 66 g carbohydrates; 5.8 g fiber; 45.3 mg sodium
Salmon Dill Soup
June 1st, 2009Unfeatured2 medium salmon fillets, skin removed
2 cups water
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1/2 onion, diced
3 cups vanilla rice milk
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh dill, stems removed
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cornstarch1. Slice each salmon fillet very thinly into bite-sized pieces, and set aside.
2. In a pot, bring water, sweet potato, carrots, and onion to a boil, then reduce to a medium-high heat, cover, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Add rice milk and bring to a boil.
4. Add salmon, dill, and salt, and reduce heat to medium until salmon is done, about 3 minutes.
5. Mix cornstarch with just enough cold water to dissolve and add to soup. Bring soup to a boil while stirring, and allow mixture to thicken for 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and serve warm.nutrition info per serving (4 to 6): 322.9 calories; 4.7 g fat; 1.5 g saturated fat; 30 mg cholesterol; 17 g protein; 52.5 g carbohydrates; 2.5 g fiber; 516.3 mg sodium
Acne and Wheat
November 1st, 2008While no studies have specifically linked gluten-sensitivity (an adverse immune response to wheat, barley, rye, and some oats) with acne, many doctors say the connection is a no-brainer: Wheat can trigger an inflammation response in the body.
Forget chocolate—I’ve heard that wheat can be an acne culprit. Is this true?Beauty Myth Busters
March 1st, 2008More than likely you know that chocolate and French fries don’t cause acne, but did you get the surprising news that oil cures oily skin, that popping pimples won’t make them go away, and that concealers make you look younger? Neither did we. That’s why we rounded up a bevy of beauty experts to debunk common misconceptions and offer natural solutions in their stead.
Experts set the record straight on seven common misconceptions.
