Research Shows Vitamin A May Lower Risk of Melanoma

Melanoma accounts for 75 percent of deaths from skin cancer each year, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, and researchers may have found a way to decrease your risk of developing this life-threatening illness: vitamin A. In a study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology, data from 70,000 vitamin-taking participants was collected and examined [...]

Toxic Friends: Spot the Warning Signs

By Dr. Darcy Smith Sterling You had this night planned for over a month. It’s a girls’ night out and you’re beyond excited to see your BFF who you see less and less frequently. After the initial hugs, air kisses and small talk you find yourself on the receiving end of questions that leave you [...]

How to Feng Shui: Bring Nature Home To You

By Debra Duneier Some of the happiest moments of our lives are spent outdoors. We all have recollections of these experiences—a blazing sunset, the scent of the ocean air, animal life encountered on a stroll through the woods, the view of a pastel sunrise from a mountaintop, a golden harvest moon or the fleeting glimpse [...]

Eat Your Water: The ‘8 Glasses of Water’ Myth

By Howard Murad, M.D., FAAD We’ve all heard numerous times that we should drink eight glasses of water per day to maintain an optimal level of hydration, yet there is little scientific evidence for this advice, and for most people, more water just means more trips to the bathroom! Not only is this a waste [...]

Aid Digestion with Aromatherapy: Plus DIY Recipes

From calming the mind and relaxing the muscles to uplifting your mood and improving slumber, aromatherapy can be a powerful tool. We talked to Kamalaya Koh Samui Wellness Sanctuary & Holistic Spa in Thailand and Huntington Spa’s  Chuan Body + Soul Traditional Chinese Medicine corridor at the Langham Huntington in California, about how aromatherapy can [...]