The lymphatic system is one of, if not the most, underappreciated “systems” in the human body. It’s considered secondary to the vascular system. In Western medicine, we tend to place more emphasis on mechanical structures that we can break down into parts and functions. The heart, blood, and cardiovascular systems are at the centre of it all. We often leave out systems like the lymphatic, which are vaguer in structure and function, because we have yet to fully understand and appreciate the active roles they play in our body. I hope this article gets you excited about the lymphatic system and the way it impacts our everyday health.

Perioral Dermatitis can be itchy, painful, and a real drag. Don’t despair; there are ways to help reduce flare-ups and even prevent them altogether.

Dealing with active acne breakouts is enough of a struggle, let alone the acne scarring that can often stick around afterward. Scarring and discolouration left over from acne breakouts can be extremely frustrating and often trigger negative feelings toward your skin, affecting your self-confidence or self-esteem. This is common, however, and know your skin has a beauty that will continue to shine through and that you are not alone. The good news is that scarring will heal and fade on its own over time, but there are also a few options to help speed this process along if that’s your preference.

SPF is an often-overlooked piece of a daily skincare routine but is an important step to both protect the skin and support a healthy skin barrier. If you are experiencing any type of irritation, like breakouts, dryness, or redness, or have scarring or hyperpigmentation, daily SPF protection will provide a protective shield and help reduce oxidative damage, in turn speeding up your skin’s natural healing process. It also prevents sebum oxidization, resulting in fewer breakouts. When the skin is protected from sun exposure, it can focus its attention on healing and repair. Don’t skip the SPF!

Have you ever started the week or month with the best healing intentions, only to get halfway through and find that life got in the way, and you weren’t able to keep up with everything? This is often why new goals never become lasting sustainable rituals.

Are you experiencing jawline, neck, and cheek acne breakouts? Perhaps also with male-patterned hair growth on the face, around the nipples, and on the abdomen, or in combination with irregular menstrual cycles pre- or post-pill? Experiencing reoccurring acne even after stronger treatment like hormonal birth control or Accutane? Are you struggling with weight gain, despite doing all the right things? These may be signs of a hormonal condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Have you ever purchased a product that promised all these amazing results, only to be underwhelmed and let down? The skincare industry has countless brands popping up all the time, making it an overwhelming task to find the best products for your skin. And if you are dealing with breakouts or other skin conditions, you know all too well that the persuasive promises from skincare companies that offer overpriced “miracle” products often don’t pan out the way you had hoped.

Coming off birth control is an exciting transition, and the good news is there are many ways we can support the body during this time. With some preparation and a few nutrition and lifestyle protocols, we can help minimize (and hopefully avoid) post-pill breakouts.

Are you experiencing gas and bloating? Heart burn, reflux, and indigestion? Irregular bowel movements? All with persistent acne breakouts?

If you aren’t familiar with gut health, it’s a thriving ecosystem and contains trillions of organisms. The gut microbiome is made up of both helpful and harmful microbes (pathogens). Ideally, we should have enough beneficial microbes to keep pathogens in check, but if pathogens are allowed to overgrow, gut dysbiosis can occur, creating the perfect storm for acne to thrive.

Let’s talk detoxification, and why it matters for skin health and overall health and wellness. We all want to feel our best with magical glowing skin. Detox has become one of the most popular and misunderstood processes. It’s used for marketing products, cleanses, and a plethora of restrictive diets. Many of these cleanses promise glowing skin, but often only succeed in delivering acne flare ups and aggravating other symptoms.

Let’s clear things up for flowing detox pathways and glowing skin.