eczema

Psychodermatology is a growing field that focuses on the mind-skin connection for healing and wellness that starts from within. Here’s what it’s all about. Skin conditions and mental health are more interrelated than you may think. In fact, Hippocrates—an Ancient Greek physician widely considered to be the father of clinical medicine—first wrote about the link […]

For twenty-eight blissful years of my life, I never thought twice about my skin. Then eczema happened. It started as just a bit of dryness on two fingertips of my right hand. Weird, but okay, I thought. But then it grew. It spread to other fingers and down my palm and onto my left hand. […]

Before we dive right into the skin-gut connection, let’s get to know our skin and gut as individuals a little better. The Skin Your skin is the largest organ of your body. It’s the first defense barrier against the physical, chemical, and bacterial challenges in the environment. Your skin is home to millions of bacteria. […]

We’re about to get messy and find out. As someone who gets scaly, dry hands at this time of year, I’m frequently on the hunt for moisturizing hacks. On a recent search for dry skin cures, I come across one article that claims bananas are some kind of miracle cure for dry skin. Huh? Sounds strange, […]

As part of our series on digestive health, today we’re diving into the topic of probiotics. Our everything guide to finding the best probiotic for you is all about what these microorganisms are and the role they play in your digestion and beyond! What are Probiotics? When we think of bacteria, we often think about […]