Your skin is your body’s biggest organ and the condition of it can reflect how well you’re taking care of yourself – mirroring everything from poor diet, to unhealthy habits such as smoking, to lack of sleep. You could say your skin acts as a litmus test for your overall health. For that reason, one of the best ways to improve your skin’s appearance is to improve your diet. There are numerous foods that have been shown to repair skin … [Read more...]

With all we do with our hands, from washing dishes, to typing and texting, to carrying everything from bags to tools to kids, it’s no wonder our nails can quickly suffer. Aging can also play a factor, with our nails becoming susceptible to thinning, peeling, thickening, discolouration, loss of strength, ridges and, in severe cases, infections and fungus as we age. However, there are ways to keep your nails looking healthy despite everything we … [Read more...]

Water has long been used to revitalize the body and rejuvenate the spirit. Long ago, the elite of the Roman Empire turned to hot springs and mineralized baths for healing, rejuvenation and well-being, as well as to socialize with others in the community. Many cultures today see water as a healing force. Visit the hot springs of Bali or the Ganges River in India and you’ll see the importance placed on water as a natural source of healing and … [Read more...]

Alopecia (hair loss) can be caused by a variety of different factors, such as allergies, hormonal imbalances, toxins, burns, injuries, infections, medications, stress, iron deficiencies and medical treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy. The most common form of hair loss is androgenic alopecia, commonly known as male pattern baldness (although it can affect both men and women). More than 50 per cent of men over the age of 50 have some … [Read more...]

There are a lot of different facial treatments out there, but one that has been getting a lot of notice lately is the hydrafacial. This hi-performance treatment combines cleansing, exfoliation and hydration and is unique from other skin resurfacing procedures. What makes it unique? For one, it removes dead skin cells and impurities painlessly and without damage. It also performs deep extractions while simultaneously bathing the new skin with … [Read more...]

Did you know that having diabetes can increase your chances for hand and foot problems, such as cuts or blisters that won’t heal and lead to systemic infection, loss of the ability to sense heat, cold, objects in shoes, swelling and weak and fungal nails? Such problems may arise due to two complications that can often come with diabetes: nerve damage (called diabetic arterial neuropathy) and poor circulation (called peripheral arterial … [Read more...]

On a warm, bright day, there’s nothing more wonderful than sitting out in the sun. However, before you go soak up those rays, ask yourself if you’re taking the necessary precautions to protect your skin. And what you might not realize is that your makeup could be causing more harm than good. Many makeup lines offer built-in SPF. However, some types of sun protection, if not reapplied as directed, can break down to become free radicals, … [Read more...]