The modern world poses another—serious and increasing—threat to our skin health: hidden toxins. These are the chemicals present in many personal care products—which we take into our bodies on a…
One rarely considers the possibility of ingesting toxins with a daily prescription, but it is not an unlikely hazard, notes pharmacist Zoe Stefanadis, owner of Chapel Hill Compounding Pharmacy. “Medications—both…
“Holistic dentistry,” explains, Dr. Carl McMillan of Holistic Dental Centers in Cary, “is simply the acknowledgement that dental health and overall physical health are inextricably linked and profoundly impacted by…
As parents and caregivers, we have to find the words to help our children cope with tragedy. The most important thing to remember is that you need to respond in…
“I would argue,” says pharmacist Jennifer Burch, “that one of the most potent health hazards—and the one to which we have the most exposure—is misinformation. Environmental pollutants are certainly an…
What environmental pollutants are the greatest threat to skin health? For Stephanie Pascale, a family nurse practitioner specializing in dermatology, the answer might be your shampoo or lip gloss. “It’s…
When it comes to skin health, the toxic world we live in is both internal and external, observes dermatologist Dr. Eric Challgren, of Southern Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center in…
“There is no way to overstate the importance of sleep,” says Dr. Ferzli. “There’s a reason why we spend a third of our lives sleeping. Quality sleep is necessary for…