Do you have an upcoming surgery scheduled? Are you wondering if there is a post surgery diet you can follow that is full of vitamins for recovery? Eating the right foods after surgery can promote faster healing and minimize the swelling, bruising and inflammation that often accompany a surgical procedure. Certain foods can also… Continue Reading
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Topicals: The Best Probiotics for Acne?
Using probiotics to combat acne and other inflammatory skin conditions is a recent treatment trend. But, while we know that taking a probiotic supplement can be effective, what about putting it directly on the skin? Good news – recent discoveries are making that option look ever more promising. The latest study showed that… Continue Reading
Top 12 Foods to Banish Blemishes
You can eat to be healthy and eat to be lean, but did you know you can also eat to be blemish-free? Just as high-glycemic foods, dairy, and saturated fats can aggravate your skin and cause acne flare-ups, other foods are great for skin health and can help prevent breakouts. If you’re ready to… Continue Reading
Why Probiotics are Good for Acne
Has your dermatologist prescribed a topical or oral antibiotic to help clear your acne? Along with benzyl peroxide and retinoids, antibiotics remain the front line of treatment for acne in teenagers and in adults. Antibiotics are designed to tamp down P. acnes, the bacterial species that reside on the skin and are associated with… Continue Reading
6 Ways to Prevent Post Surgical Constipation
Yvette La-Garde Director of Education, VitaMedica Are you worried about pain and downtime following a surgical procedure? If so, this may be the least of your concerns. That’s because a common issue after surgery is not pain management but post surgical constipation. Even if you have regular bowel movements prior to surgery,… Continue Reading