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New FDA Approved Drug For Acne Clascoterone(WinLevi)
There is a new cream that has been approved by The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for acne called Clascoterone(WinLevi).This is the first newly approved medication for acne since Accutane back in 1982. The current available acne prescriptions are antibiotics, spironolactone, and a variety of topical treatments like retinoids. Clascorterone (WinLevi)is the first topical androgen receptor inhibitor, which means it blocks testosterone and DHT. How Clascoterone Is Different From Other Acne Medication There have been clinical trials in men and women that show this cream has proven to reduce acne. Clascoterone is the first androgen blocker that works for both men and women. Androgens are the reproductive hormones that can…
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Natural Alternatives To Spironolactone For Acne
Spironolactone has been a drug regularly recommended by dermatologists to treat hormonal acne. While it has shown to work against acne, some may want to avoid being on a prescription drug for an extended period of time. As the pill only works when you are consistently taking it. There have been some natural acne treatments that are comparative to spironolactone without all the side effects of a prescription drug. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Natural Alternatives To Spironolactone Although Spironolactone has show to work for acne it can come with some side effects. There are many natural alternatives that get to the root cause and have…
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Henna For Faster Hair Growth
Henna is mostly known to be used for hair dying. It is widely used in India for women’s hair care and can also be used to stimulate hair growth and for the health of the hair. The results from henna treatments are comparable to protein treatments. Both leaving the hair feeling stronger and thicker. Here are some ways to use henna for faster hair growth. Benefits For Hair Growth Henna is anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. This helps to maintain the health of the scalp while reducing dandruff. Henna works to balance oil production and pH level of the scalp. It removes excess oil from the hair while helping the sebaceous glands…
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Ways To Balance Hormones Naturally
Hormone imbalances affect so many people, they show up in disorders such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, menstrual irregularities, low testosterone and estrogen dominance. These can come with many different symptoms like feeling fatigued, weight gain, sex drive and appetite. The usual cause of hormone imbalance are poor gut health, inflammation, stress and toxicity. Most of us have gone the prescription route to combat these imbalances, however there are some natural ways to go about balancing your hormones. Protein Getting enough protein is important for maintaining the health of your body. Protein gives the body essential amino acids that it cant make on it’s own. Amino acids help maintain the health…
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Powerful Heavy Metal Detox Smoothie From The Medical Medium
We are in constant contact with toxins in our everyday lives. They are in our cookware to the foods we consume. When these toxins are left in our body it leads to inflammation and damage to our system. Therefore, we need to incorporate a regular cleanse in order to rid our body of these toxins. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) This smoothie comes from the book Cleanse To Heal by Anthony William, a highly recommend book for natural ways to heal your body. The smoothie has the combination of five key ingredients that will safely detoxify toxic heavy metals from the brain and body. Spirulina An…
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Fenugreek For Faster And Thicker Hair Growth
Fenugreek has been used by Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. They are found in either seed or powder form. This powerful plant is rich in foil acid, Vitamins A,K and C. It is also rich in minerals potassium, calcium and iron. These are all important vitamins and minerals for hair growth. There are large amounts of lecithin in fenugreek that stimulate hair follicles to grow faster. You can find fenugreek in either powder or seed form, they are both just as beneficial for your hair. Here are some ways to use fenugreek for faster and thicker hair growth. Benefits of Fenugreek Fenugreek is anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal. It contains flavonoids…
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Proven Steps And Products For A Defined Wash and Go
Natural’s know getting the perfect wash and go takes practice and the right products for your hair. It took me several trial and errors to find what worked best for my hair. Knowing your hair type and having healthy hair are two of the most important factors for having great results. Here are the current steps and products I use for my wash and go’s. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Step 1. Start with Detangled Hair for Shampooing Washing your hair sets the tone for how your style will turn out. Before washing I detangle my hair to prevent breakage during the wash. Making sure to…
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Great Tips And Products To Care For Acne Prone Skin
Dealing with acne is very frustrating and overwhelming. It’s something I’ve struggled with from my teenage years all throughout adulthood. For so long I tried to control my acne with the latest over the counter product said to clear acne. After years of that not working I went to a dermatologist where I was given topical cream Retin-A, and birth control. I went off birth control and switched to spironolactone. These cleared my acne about 70%. For the remainder I began to realize I needed to work from the inside out, but healing my gut and fixing my diet. These are some great tips and products to care for acne…
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5 Best Vitamins And Supplements For Weight Loss And Metabolism
While weight loss isn’t as easy as taking a supplement to see results, being deficient in certain vitamins can make it harder to keep the pounds off. With the body being so complex it needs all the tools to function properly. With a well-balanced diet and exercise you may still be missing some key vitamins necessary for weight loss. Here are the 5 best vitamins and supplements for weight loss and metabolism. (post includes affiliate links; full disclosure statement available {here}) Probiotics Gut health plays a major role in our ability to maintain a healthy weight. Probiotics have been known to keep the gut healthy by boosting the immune system…
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How To Treat Hormonal Acne
What Is Hormonal Acne Usually an overproduction of androgens resulting in outbreaks in the chin and jawline areas. Cystic acne under the skin that is large, painful,and leaves scarring. Androgens are groups of male sex hormones, testosterone being the most known. Having too many of these hormones leads to hormonal acne. These high androgens cause acne by changing the size of the skin’s pores. When the pores become larger the natural face oils start to over produce which also lead to more bacteria. This all leads to clogged pores that cause acne. There are several causes of high androgens, stress, high estrogen levels, and insulin resistance. Around the menstrual cycle…
