Skin, Hair & Nail Health
Skin is our boundary with the outside world and the body’s largest organ. It communicates important information about our world through nerves via our sense of touch, which can protect us from burns, pressure, and injuries. It also creates vitamin D, a critical hormone, through exposure to sunlight. Skin also plays a role in protecting us from heat, dehydration and exposure to harmful substances like bacteria and viruses. Our hair, nails and sweat glands all reside in our skin. Various skin infections and chronic conditions are often caused by invaders, such as foods that elicit an autoimmune response, chemical exposures, viruses and bacteria, and other toxins. While creams and medications like corticosteroids can minimize symptoms, lifestyle changes including eating whole foods and drinking plenty of water can be beneficial in easing inflammation as well as strengthening hair, nail and skin. Avoiding stress and substances that commonly cause allergies and sensitivities—such as heavily perfumed soaps, fabric softener, solvents, metals, chlorine, and nail glue—will help us care for our overall body, as well as our skin.
Fascia: The Living, Interconnected Web Behind Movement and Healing–How to Enhance Its Function
For decades, fascia was dismissed as little more than a thin layer that wraps around nearly everything in your body.
Histamine Intolerance: An Underrecognized Condition That Can Affect Multiple Organs—Here Are the Causes
Histamine intolerance occurs when the body struggles to break down histamine from food or its own natural production.
Most Skin Aging Can Be Significantly Delayed
Moisturizers do little to help the skin, however, most skin aging can be significantly delayed.
Urticaria, Eczema, and Shingles: How TCM Remedies Soothe Seasonal Skin Problems
In traditional Chinese medicine, seasonal skin irritation is seen as a sign of internal imbalance, caused by the invasion of wind, cold, dampness, and heat.
Your Skin Has Natural Sunscreen, and How to Tap Into It
Dermatologists have long recommended daily sunscreen, but some researchers say gradual spring sun exposure may help the skin build its own natural protection.
Vitiligo: The Autoimmune Condition That Turns Skin Against Itself–Here Are the Causes
Early patches usually appear on the hands, forearms, feet, and face, where they can lighten the skin and sometimes even whiten the hair.
The Backyard Weed That Heals Wounds and Soothes the Gut
Plantain has a long history of healing prowess and was used by cultures ranging from the ancient Greeks to Native Americans.
When Stress Shows on Your Skin: From Sudden Hair Loss to Chronic Inflammation
Psychological stress can affect our body's brain-skin connection, leading to various skin diseases.
This Ancient Oil Ritual Cleans the Scalp, Eases Stress, and Improves Sleep
For healthy hair and a relaxed mind and body, bathing with plant oils infused with essential oils is a simple yet luxurious practice.
Melanoma: The Aggressive Skin Cancer That Can Spread Quickly–Here Are the Warning Signs
Despite its reputation as one of the leading causes of skin disease–related deaths, melanoma is highly treatable when detected early.
Eczema Is More Than ‘Dry Skin’: 5 Practical Tips You Can Apply
Treating a child's eczema involves tending to the child's entire ecosystem.
Sleep Before 11 PM to Unlock Your Skin’s Golden Repair Hours
Sleeping before 11 p.m. may do more for your skin than even the most expensive beauty products.
Toenail Fungus: A Stubborn Infection Affecting 1 in 10 People–Signs to Watch For
More than a temporary cosmetic problem, the infection could gradually worsen and spread across the nail.
How to Use Winter Squash to Soothe Dry, Cracked Skin
From your kitchen to your skin care routine, this simple seasonal ingredient delivers a natural boost for dry winter skin.
What Your Hair Can Reveal About Your Health
Experts warn that testing is not yet standardized enough for reliable health screening.
Why Going Gray Might Be Your Body’s Way of Fighting Cancer
Japanese researchers find that going gray may protect against melanoma.
Why Your Skin Darkens and Ways to Brighten It
Extended exposure to blue light from electronic screens may cause pigmentation spots and a dull complexion.
How to Use Rose Hips for an Autumn Boost of Vitamins C and E
Simple ways to harvest, prepare, and enjoy these bright red fruits rich in essential nutrients.
‘Ozempic Face’ Rises With Rapid Weight Loss: What You Need to Know
Many people want to lose weight, but not in their face, as it can make them look older.
5 Common Hair Routine Mistakes to Avoid
Hair is healthiest when the cuticle is intact and the scales are tightly sealed. An incorrect hair care routine can damage the cuticle and break the hair.
When Anti-Aging Products Speed Up Skin Aging
Certain products make skin more vulnerable to sunlight.
‘Sephora Kids’: Online Influencers Spur Tweens to Load up on Anti-Aging Skin Care
Dermatologists warn adult products can irritate young skin and undermine self-worth.
Nature’s Alternatives to Popular Hair Loss Drugs
'Saw palmetto, in essence, works in a similar way to what finasteride does,' says a hair transplant surgeon.
Foods That Fight Wrinkles
One major culprit in skin aging is glycation, a process in which sugars bind to proteins such as collagen and elastin.
Shingles: Dormant Virus That Emerges After Decades—Here are the Causes
Shingles is a burning, blistering rash that affects more than 1 million Americans each year, with risk increasing after age 50.
5 Things to Know About Hair Transplants
Imagine your hair is like a grove of trees on a hillside: The transplant procedure does not plant new trees but rather relocates healthy ones.
Psoriasis: 2nd Most Common Autoimmune Condition—5 Lifestyle Approaches May Help
The immune system mistakenly attacks healthy skin cells, causing them to build up and form thick, scaly patches.


























