When I ask my women patients to tell me the one thing that bothers them most about their appearance, a lot of them point to the skin under their eyes. They think the puffiness and saggy skin makes them look run-down and tired… and older than they feel. Most of them have tried every… Read More
Even though the humidity stays high for most of the year in South Florida, many of my patients have dry skin. And I know it's worse for people who live in other parts of the country. Especially during the cold winter months, when you turn up the heat indoors. It's like living in a… Read More
I log more than 20,000 frequent flyer miles every year in my search for natural cures and remedies from around the globe. In fact, I just arrived in Africa a few days ago! Africa is home to thousands of healing herbs that traditional healers have used to treat and prevent illness and disease for… Read More
An old TV commercial for deodorant told women to "never let them see you sweat." It worked… Last year, consumers spent $19 billion dollars on antiperspirants and deodorants. Just to block sweat.1 I understand that as a woman, you want to smell fresh and clean. But sweat isn't the… Read More
If you've never had a yeast infection, brace yourself… it's probably just a matter of time. A full 75% of women have had at least one in their lifetime. But recently, I've been seeing more and more women who are getting yeast infections four or more times in a single year. Yeast can be a… Read More
When I visited the Ashaninka Indians in Peru, I noticed they would pick berries from shrubs that grew along the flooded banks of the Amazon and use them as fish bait. Once they'd caught their dinner, they'd gather more of the yellow-red berries and bring them back to camp. They ate them fresh… Read More
I've treated enough female patients over the years to know that having smooth, blemish-free skin is important to all women — whether they're 16 or 46. But dermatologists take a one-size-fits-all approach to treating skin problems like acne. They prescribe antibiotics, birth control pills or… Read More
[caption id="attachment_7097" align="alignright" width="200"] The Chinese skullcap's flower is sweet and delicate, but its root is a powerful healer.[/caption] One of the things I love most about medicinal herbs is that they heal the whole body. Take Chinese skullcap, for example. You'd be… Read More
Most people in the West have heard about the health benefits of turmeric by now. Studies prove this incredible root may treat every one of the diseases we link to aging. That the active compound in turmeric — curcumin — helps reverse Alzheimer's… heart disease… diabetes… and even… Read More
