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Diet and Acne - the glycemic index

Diet and Acne - the glycemic index

For now I'll park the (sometimes controversial) discussion about the role dairy, gluten and sugar play in acne; and instead discuss the glycemic index 

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4 tips to beat the bloat

4 tips to beat the bloat

One specific issue I'm hearing from a lot of my patients lately is the frustrating, uncomfortable bloat. Here are 4 tips to beat the bloat. 

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Are you iron deficient?

Are you iron deficient?

It's clear iron deficiency is a big deal.

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4 signs your skin needs to be healed from within

4 signs your skin needs to be healed from within

  It's the most common scenario - you're face flares up with acne or other skin complaints and you rush to your favourite beauty store to stock up on the latest skin care. Or maybe you've been bamboozled by what you've seen pop up in your Instagram feed. But, healthy glowing skin, must be managed form the inside out. Skin conditions, such as acne, are a symptom, not a diagnosis.  Trying to heal acne by focussing on the skin is not going to yield permanent, glowing results.  Yes, absolutely, some treatments may reduce acne in the short term or reduce that...

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