Eczema: A Holistic Perspective

Written by by Ben Johnson, M.D., founder and formulator of Osmosis Skincare
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is an often-chronic skin condition that, according to the medical community, has no known cause. The condition involves a combination of one or more of the following symptoms: redness, peeling or flaking skin, blisters, and itching. The most common “treatment” for this condition is oral or topical steroids. It is important, however, to understand what is really happening and…

Abhyanga

Written by by Melanie Sachs, co-owner of Diamond Way Ayurveda
Abhyanga pronounced “abbey-youngah” comes from Sanskrit, the ancient vibrational language used in all the root texts of Ayurveda, India’s timeless healing system. Abhy means “to rub” and anga means “limb.” Abhyanga means, simply, to rub the limbs. This “rubbing” is traditionally done with herbal or aromatic oils.
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4 Signs Your Spa Needs a Marketing Makeover

Written by Michael Cohen, vice president of marketing at eRelevance
Busy spa owners and aestheticians running their own businesses have a lot on their plates and marketing is not usually high on the priority list. Given their focus on serving clients and managing staff, these business professionals oftentimes do not even realize they are either not achieving the minimum marketing necessary to thrive or focusing on the wrong kinds of marketing to be effective. Marketing…

Better than Eye Cream

Written by by Dr. Janet Prystowsky, leading board-certified dermatologist and president of Livad Skin Care
Crow’s feet, brown spots, and wrinkles are all classic signs of sun damage, yet most people think they are part of the unavoidable cost of getting older. It is not hard to see why. In the United States, there is a definitive tanning culture.

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