While getting healthy is the most popular resolution, it is far too vague. If you want to “get fit”, you must clearly define what that means for you. Do you want to lose weight, work out regularly, or simply eat better? Here we share tips on how...
View moreKeep Up With Your Skin While Traveling
If you travel for work or play or hit the gym on a regular basis you know that following a skincare regimen can seem like just one more thing to bring, do or think about. When packing for a trip, many worry about room in their carry-on and TSA...
View moreStress and Aging
Occasional stress comes and goes, but ongoing stress due to repetitive negative stressors can turn into chronic stress, which takes a big toll on the body, the mind and emotions. However, while the effects of stress on the body are invisible...
View moreStress, Hormones and the Skin
Stress and hormones adversely affect the state of the skin and body, and are closely intertwined. Initially, when we experience stress, epinephrine and norepinephrine trigger the fight or flight response. This causes a surge in stress hormones...
View moreStress and Rosacea
According to the National Rosacea Society, stress is the second biggest rosacea factor, after sun exposure. Stress-related conditions, like anxiety, anger and embarrassment, can trigger negative physical reactions in the body that influence the...
View moreStress Solutions
Stress and its effects have taken on epidemic proportions and must be addressed on an individual basis. The best way to deal with stress is to limit stress and remove ourselves from stressful situations or people; however, that isn’t always...
View moreStress and Diet
Diet can definitely contribute to the toll stress takes on the body. Sugar, empty carbs and acid-producing foods like coffee and alcohol can increase stress hormones and trigger stress-related diseases and skin disorders, such as breakouts and...
View moreAcne and Stress
Stress and acne go hand in hand as stress and stress-related conditions cause multiple reactions in the body that can trigger acne breakouts. While stress responses were designed to ensure survival, today, stress isn’t always due to negative...
View moreTop Tips for Sun Protection and Sun Damage
Prevention and protection in terms of what to avoid, what to use and when combined with simple diet fixes and annual skin checks are all part of smart, safe sun practices. Ready to minimize sun damage? You can do so with these simple tips...
View moreAn Overview of Stress Versus the Skin
Stress, the body’s response to negative or positive stimuli, affects approximately 25 million Americans. Mental and emotional stressors trigger nerve activity, which quickly affects the skin; the largest sensory organ. Chronic stress is linked...
View moreMaintaining A Healthy Lifestyle: Part 1
Struggling with your New Year’s Resolution? If weight loss is your goal, first decide how much weight you want to lose. Then, break it down into bite-size, attainable mini-goals so as not to be overwhelmed. Of course, you aren’t going to lose 30...
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