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Topical and Dietary Roadmap for Healthy Skin
Acne Antidote: Topical and Dietary Roadmap for Healthy Skin

Jul 31, 2023 09:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Whether it’s a wedding day or job interview, nothing puts a damper on the moment like an outbreak of acne but natural treatments and lifestyle modifications can keep those breakouts at bay.

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Skin Fitness
Skin Fitness: Daily Routines for a Radiant Appearance

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM ● By David J. Sautter

While many of us work out to tone our muscles, we may be neglecting the largest organ in the body: our skin.

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Person scratching psoriasis on upper arm
More than Skin Deep: Healing the Heartbreak of Psoriasis

Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Lorraine Maita, MD

A functional medicine approach can help to treat inflammation and triggers, the underlying causes of psoriasis, enabling patients to heal from the heartbreak.

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Malignant Melanoma Linked to Seafood Consumption

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM

Eating higher amounts of fish, specifically tuna and non-fried fish, appears to increase the risk of malignant melanoma.

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Probiotic May Increase Skin Moisture

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM

A probiotic supplement can significantly increase skin water content and reduce transepidermal water loss in the face, particularly for seniors and those with the driest skin.

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That Natural Glow: Radiant Skin with Fewer Health Risks

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Ways to avoid skin care products with potentially toxic ingredients for glowing skin with fewer health risks.

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Healthier Summer Skin

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM

Healthy summer skin care tips from Shannon Reagan, owner of Glimmer Goddess Organic Skin Care.

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DIY Salt Scrub with Himalayan Salt and Essential Oils

Apr 29, 2022 09:30AM

A sea salt scrub is an easy and inexpensive way to maintain a glowing complexion. Here is a recipe using Himalayan salt that can combine various essential oils.

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Eco-friendly, sustainable beauty product bar of soap on tray and towel with cosmetic brush
Eco-Cosmetics: Choosing Sustainable Beauty Products

Apr 30, 2021 09:30AM

Reduce environmental harm and waste with these sustainable cosmetic tips and eco-friendly beauty brands.

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Toxin-Free Cosmetic Make-Up
California Passes Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

California governor has signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act into law, which bans 24 ingredients from cosmetics and personal care products sold within the state.

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Natural Homemade Skincare
Natural Beauty: Homemade Solutions for Glowing Skin

Oct 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

Natural DIY skincare routines using chemical-free, inexpensive ingredients made from healthy, everyday products already present in most homes.

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Homemade Mask from Botanical Skin Care Recipe Book
Homemade Mask Recipes

Oct 30, 2020 09:30AM

DIY recipes for homemade green tea, turmeric and black pepper facial masks from Marlene Adelmann's Botanical Skin Care Recipe Book.

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Ultraviolet Radiation Skin Inflammation
Healthy Glow: Ultraviolet Radiation Suppresses Skin Inflammation

Jun 30, 2020 09:30AM

In research that could help target new treatments for skin cancer, scientists have identified how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR).

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Consider Vitamins to Reduce Eczema Severity

Jan 31, 2020 09:30AM

Study concludes that supplementing with vitamin D3, vitamin E or vitamin B12 cream can reduce symptoms for patients with moderate to severe eczema.

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New Wellness Center Seeks Holistic Practitioners 

May 03, 2017 04:00AM

La Bella Vita, which means “the good life,” is a premier wellness center soon to open on Route 22 in Somerset County. It will offer the comm...

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Tick Talk

Spring officially sprung on March 21. We have turned our clocks ahead. We are looking forward to warm winds, sunny skies and the smell of fresh cut grass. The daffodils and tulips have recently bloomed and we are just starting with the yard work that comes with the warmer weather.  Sadly, another season has started ramping up.  Tick season.

•             The best form of protection is prevention. Educating oneself about tick activity and how our behaviors overlap with tick habitats is the first step.

•             According to the NJ DOH, in 2022 Hunterdon County led the state with a Lyme disease incidence rate of 426 cases per 100,000 people. The fact is ticks spend approximately 90% of their lives not on a host but aggressively searching for one, molting to their next stage or over-wintering. This is why a tick remediation program should be implemented on school grounds where NJ DOH deems high risk for tick exposure and subsequent attachment to human hosts.

•             Governor Murphy has signed a bill that mandates tick education in NJ public schools. See this for the details.  Tick education must now be incorporated into K-12 school curriculum. See link:

https://www.nj.gov/education/broadcasts/2023/sept/27/TicksandTick-BorneIllnessEducation.pdf

•             May is a great month to remind the public that tick activity is in full swing. In New Jersey, there are many tickborne diseases that affect residents, including Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Powassan, and Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiosis.

•             For years, the focus has mainly been about protecting ourselves from Lyme disease. But other tick-borne diseases are on the rise in Central Jersey. An increase of incidence of Babesia and Anaplasma are sidelining people too. These two pathogens are scary because they effect our blood cells. Babesia affects the red blood cells and Anaplasma effects the white blood cells.

•             Ticks can be infected with more than one pathogen. When you contract Lyme it is possible to contract more than just that one disease. This is called a co-infection. It is super important to pay attention to your symptoms. See link.

https://twp.freehold.nj.us/480/Disease-Co-Infection

A good resource from the State:

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/tickborne.shtml

 

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