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Acne Diet: Cut Down On Dairy To Get Rid Of Pimples

Acne Diet: Cut Down On Dairy To Get Rid Of Pimples

There are foods that cause acne, and dairy appears to be one of them. For years, dermatologists have told acne patients that foods did not affect their pimples and blackheads. Well, a recent scientific article in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology has us rethinking that. Among the dietary advice I’m now giving [...]

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A Cleansing Diet For Arthritis, Joint Stiffness And Overall Physical Well Being

A Cleansing Diet For Arthritis, Joint Stiffness And Overall Physical Well Being

Once again I’m amazed at how helpful a short cleansing diet is for me. I’ve had a wonderful summer that’s included ‘wining and dining’ my way through vacation and numerous events with family and friends. Well, the result is more aches, pains and just feeling out of sorts for me. As many of you who [...]

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Why Carbs In Your Diet Can Give You Acne

Why Carbs In Your Diet Can Give You Acne

News flash: refined carbs are linked to acne! Scientists have found that people who eat lots of highly refined carbs are more likely to get acne.  Our modern western diet is loaded with highly refined carbs: cookies, chips, white bread, crackers, cereals, donuts, candy bars, pasta, pizza etc.  This means acne should be common, and [...]

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4 Diet Changes That Can Improve Your Acne; Dermatologist’s Advice

4 Diet Changes That Can Improve Your Acne; Dermatologist’s Advice

There is mounting scientific evidence that what you eat affects your acne. Knowing what to eat and what foods to avoid can help you get rid of pimples, whether your acne is mild or severe. The diet/acne connection has been controversial since the 1960s. Scientific studies done in the last 15 years are finally starting [...]

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Tanning Addiction; Dermatologist’s Personal Story

Tanning Addiction; Dermatologist’s Personal Story

The New York Times online health blog yesterday featured a fascinating article about tanning addiction, Addicted To Tanning?  One of the most interesting aspects of the article was a study showing that chronic tanners experienced withdrawal symptoms (jitters and nausea) when they were given the narcotic withdrawal drug called naltrexone, suggesting that pleasure-giving endorphins may [...]

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Cracked, Dry, Brittle and Splitting Fingernails; Dermatologist’s Tips

Cracked, Dry, Brittle and Splitting Fingernails; Dermatologist’s Tips

Your nails don’t always stand up to the use you put them to, and when they don’t, they crack! Just yesterday, an 80 year old patient asked me why his fingernails were dry, brittle and splitting on the ends.  He’d always had strong nails.  He wanted to know if I thought Knox Gelatin Capsules would [...]

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