Looking after your skin is important, and nowadays many people do as much as they can to keep their skin in great condition. But did you know that pollution and chemicals in the very air we breathe damages the skin, and undoing some of the hard work you’ve done cleansing, toning and moisturising? Many of … Read more
Intermittent fasting is a pattern of eating that cycles between periods of not eating (fasting) and eating. It has gained popularity among the paleo/primal community as a way to ‘hack your body’, and it’s touted to have almost miraculous health benefits. In this post I want to talk about intermittent fasting for acne. We’ll go … Read more
I’ve been bothered by adrenal fatigue. Scratch that. I’ve been bothered by the concept of adrenal fatigue, not the so-called disease itself. The whole thing has always smelled little too much ‘alternative medicine’ to me. All the information comes from sources not exactly dedicated to critical thinking and scientific enquiry, with most medical organizations and … Read more
A UK study from 2012 shows skipping little bit of sleep for a few weeks has no effect on insulin resistance and probably doesn’t hurt your skin. But over time not getting enough sleep is going to get to you and your skin. Earlier studies have shown sleep deprivation causes blood sugar problems and increases … Read more