Why Drinking This Tropical Elixir Could Be Just the Remedy You Need
When I was a kid growing up in sunny San Diego, we always had aloe vera plants growing in pots on our patio. Anytime any one of us had a sunburn (I’m embarrassed to admit how often it happened), we would cut off a leaf and apply the gel inside to the scorched skin. It […]
Best Ways to Remedy a Summer Heat Rash Naturally
“Summertime and the livin is easy…” Until, of course, you get a heat rash — ugh! Heat rash, also known as prickly heat, is a harmless but very itchy rash. It forms red bumps in places where sweat normally collects like the neck, back, chest, under the breasts, groin, and thighs. Summer heat rash can […]
Natural Treatments for Dry Skin that Actually Work
I did a rotation in medical school with a dermatologist with a sense of humor. We saw a patient one day who had terribly dry and cracked skin, which prompted the dermatologist to ask her: “Do you know what the leading cause of dry skin is?” Confused, the patient said she wasn’t sure…”weather maybe?” No, […]
7 Reasons Why You Need More Green in Your Home and Office
Although I claim no real skill in it…I have always been fascinated by interior design and the effect it can have on the way we feel about a space. Of course, each of us has our own sense of style and what makes us feel welcome and comfortable, but I’d be willing to bet that […]
