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Your skin is an organ of elimination. One third of your body’s toxins are excreted through the skin and dry brushing helps to unclog pores and excrete toxins that become trapped in the skin. THE BRUSH A natural bristle brush is gentler on the skin A long handle helps you reach all areas of your body Don’t share your bush METHOD Get naked in a bathroom to catch the falling skin Start by brushing your feet and move toward your heart. Use long sweeping motions Brush each a

A skin disease is rarely just a problem on the surface. The root cause usually lies much deeper within the body. The first task of the homeopathic physician is to do detective work to find the underlying cause. Most skin conditions can be traced back to a hormonal imbalance, a digestive problem, a weak liver, or an overactive immune system. However, the detective work doesn’t stop there. A dedicated homeopath digs even deeper. If, for example, a skin problem is caused by a ho

If you look at the medical history of your patients you’ll find that many serious conditions began with a skin problem. I’ve recently read a few books on a homeopathic approach to dermatology. In Skin: A Homeopathic Approach to Dermatology, Farokh J. Master explains how skin diseases can be removed in their totality by the carefully selected internal remedy without transference or recurrence. The author gives a detailed account of all the major skin conditions with their caus

There are thousands of synthetic chemicals in your beauty products, many of which are skin irritants, skin penetrators, endocrine disrupters and carcinogins. Here are some you should definately avoid. Parabens prevent the growth of bacteria, mold and yeast in cosmetic products. These chemicals have been identified in biopsy samples from breast tumors. They are found in makeup, body washes, deodorants, shampoos and facial cleansers. Synthetic colors are derived from coal tar s