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Rosacea is an irritating disease that affects pati

Rosacea is an irritating disease that affects patients' health and life quality. The current treatments for rosacea have limited efficacy and are generally not satisfying most patients. I have seen a number of patients struggling with rosacea clinically and have found that acupuncture can be an effective treatment option to integrate into their care plan.⁣
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One patient reported her experience with acupuncture:"I had been suffered from itching, papules, and pustules repeatedly for about 18 months, and it worsened after I ate greasy foods. I felt embarrassed and anxious because of the redness, red rash, and increased sebum excretions from my nose, which affected my social activity and my life. I had used metronidazole cream, antifungal drugs, and steroidal ointments during those 18 months, but the effectiveness was poor. So, I stopped these treatments and decided to try acupuncture treatment. After 3 treatments of acupuncture, the erythema and papules of my nose were eliminated, and I felt much better about the appearance of my nose. Now, 6 months have passed since the acupuncture treatment and there has been no relapse. I am satisfied with my current condition."⁣
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If you are experiencing rosacea, I highly recommend discussing your treatment options with a Naturopathic Doctor or Registered Acupuncturist to determine if acupuncture may be worth exploring.⁣
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#skincare #rosacea #acupuncture #rosaceatreatment #naturalmedicine #holisticdermatology #skinhealth #skin #dermatology #torontonaturopath #naturopathicdoctor

Until recently, the answer to this has been "no."

Until recently, the answer to this has been "no." It was thought that once a hair follicle stops making melanin, it wasn't possible for it to regain its colour on its own.⁣
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But a recent study showed that it may be possible to reverse gray hair — even if just temporarily.⁣
In the study, researchers were able to analyze how individual hair shafts changed over time. They showed that stress was linked to hairs turning gray, and when that stress was removed, some colour was restored in some parts of the hair. ⁣
The study involved a small number of people, and the changes in hair colour were subtle and only seen with a high-resolution scanner. But they provide evidence that turning gray may not be a fixed process. ⁣
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It's hard to say for sure what this means for individual people — if anything — since everyone's situation and genetics are unique. ⁣
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Are there gray hair treatments?⁣
There are no treatments that are proven to treat (or reverse) gray hair. As researchers learn more about how the graying process happens, they may develop effective medications and treatments for gray hair. ⁣
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So far, there are no natural remedies that can slow down the hair-graying process. The best thing you can do is to stay healthy, eat a well-rounded diet, and lower your stress levels as much as possible.⁣
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#goinggray #grayhair #healthyhair #healthyscalp #torontohairhealth

No, in general there is no way to prevent your hai

No, in general there is no way to prevent your hair from turning gray as you age. ⁣
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However, eating a healthy, well-rounded diet is a good idea. This helps improve your overall health and decreases your risk of developing any nutritional deficiencies that may be associated with graying prematurely like:⁣
• Low levels of vitamin B12⁣
• Iron deficiency⁣
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It's possible that lifestyle changes — like smoking cessation and lowering your stress levels — could help prevent premature graying. So far, though, there's no definitive evidence to prove this. But research shows that these two lifestyle changes improve other aspects of your health, so they are definitely worth doing anyway.⁣
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Providing your body with sufficient antioxidants may also help to prevent going prematurely gray. Brightly coloured fruits and vegetables are a great way to ensure antioxidant intake but you can also discuss antioxidant supplementation with a qualified professional.⁣
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Recently topical serums containing antioxidants have started to hit the market claiming to prevent and reverse gray hair but at this time the research is still in its infancy so we can't say whether or not these would be effective at modifying how your hair follicles create melanin/pigment.⁣
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#grayhair #hairhealth #healthyscalp #prematuregrayhair #holistichair

I have had a number of patients in recent weeks as

I have had a number of patients in recent weeks asking about their gray hair - why it happens, how to prevent and whether or not they can reverse it.⁣
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Whether we like it or not, getting gray hair is part of the normal aging process for many people. In fact, up to 23% of people will have half their hair turn gray by the age of 50.⁣
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For the most part, when you get gray hair — and how much of it you get — comes from the genes you inherit from your parents. "Premature graying" is a term used when hair turns gray earlier than expected, and it can be caused by some underlying medication conditions.⁣
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Hair colour comes from melanin, which is a natural pigment found in different parts of your body, including:⁣
• Hair follicles⁣
• Skin (responsible for your skin colour)⁣
• Parts of your eye (responsible for your eye colour)⁣
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There are two main types of melanin — eumelanin and pheomelanin. Your hair colour depends on how much and what types of melanin you have in your hair follicles, which is determined mainly by your genes. ⁣
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As you get older, your hair follicles start making less melanin, which causes your hair to start growing in gray or white.⁣
Experts are not exactly sure why this happens at different ages in different people, but the reason is likely your genetics. So, at what age your hair starts to turn gray (and how much of it does) depends mainly on the genes you inherit from your parents.⁣
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Oxidative stress is a cellular process that may also contribute to hair follicles losing pigment and turning gray. Oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance of free radicals (which can damage cells) and antioxidants (which can prevent or delay some cell damage).⁣
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Certain situations or chemicals might cause oxidative stress and speed up gray hair. ⁣
• People with gray hair can have high levels of hydrogen peroxide and low levels of catalase. ⁣
• Inflammation in the body can be caused by periods of chronic or acute psychological stress. ⁣
• Ultraviolet (UV) light, especially UVA and UVB from the sun, can increase the oxidative stress in hair follicles.

Acne is complicated. The formation of acne lesions

Acne is complicated. The formation of acne lesions involves a number of biological processes that ultimately lead to a pile up of skin cells and sebum within a hair follicle. These 'clogged pores' have the potential to progress into something worse via the following stages of acne formation:⁣
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• Microcomedo formation – Sebum from oil glands mixes with excess skin cells in the bottom of a hair follicle to form a solid plug. This is usually undetectable except under close examination and can occur 3-6 months before a pimple fully develops.⁣
• Closed comedo formation – The plug continues to build. Because the opening of the pore is so tiny in comparison, the oils or plug cannot move to the surface.⁣
• Open comedo (blackhead) formation – The hair follicle continues to fill with skin cells and sticky oil, pushing the plug to the surface and causing a dilation of the pore opening. Exposure to the surface causes oxidation and darkening of the sebum.⁣
• Papule – When a comedo (open or closed) is left too long or cannot move to the surface, oxygen is cut off to the bottom of the follicle, where P. acne bacteria are waiting for these exact conditions in order to proliferate. They multiply, feasting on the sebum plug and creating waste that is irritating to the follicle walls. Inflammation and swelling set in that eventually ruptures the follicle wall, triggering an immune system response that rushes blood to the area to tidy up the mess and clean up the bacterial invasion. The redness and swelling of this stage indicate a papule.⁣
• Pustule – Once the white blood cells of the immune system are called into action to clean up the site of a papule, they too start to pile up in the follicle along with fluids and other debris from the protection process.⁣
• Nodule – These occur deeper within the skin, where they tend to form larger, sore lumps in the dermal layers of the skin.⁣
• Cyst – These are larger areas of inflammation where several follicles have erupted together, or just an intense inflammatory reaction in a single site.⁣
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#skin #acne #naturopath #clearskinexpert #clearskin #pimple #zit #holistichealth #healthyskin #beauty #naturalbeauty #acnenaturopath

Body acne is one of the primary concerns patients

Body acne is one of the primary concerns patients visit me at Connected to address and treatment is often multifaceted to deliver the best, most-sustainable results.⁣
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Here are some of the most common things I include on a treatment plan when addressing body acne:⁣
⭐ Switch to non-comedogenic shampoo, conditioner and haircare products if struggling with breakouts along the hairline, neck, shoulders and back. My favourite shampoo and conditioner for those with back acne is @phillipadaminc Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo & Conditioner.⁣
⭐ Avoid tight clothing made of synthetic fabrics. Opt for natural breathable fibres instead. Cotten and tencel great options.⁣
⭐ Wash your body after washing your hair to remove any haircare residue from the skin.⁣
⭐ Shower as soon as possible after a workout to reduce breakouts triggered by or aggravated by sweat and friction.⁣
⭐ Avoid super hot showers to prevent the skin from getting dry and vulnerable.⁣
⭐ Mist skin with hypochlorous acid mist - my favourites are @lumion_life @e11ement_ or @tower28beauty⁣
⭐ Avoid dairy products like whey protein.⁣
⭐ Skip dryer sheets, scent enhancing beads and fabric softener when doing laundry. All of these items leave a wax on your clothes and linens which can wind up on the skin.⁣
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If you are struggling with body acne, book a complimentary discovery call to learn more about how we can work together to clear it up.⁣
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📩 info@connectedhealthandskin.com⁣
📍 331 Queen St. E, Toronto, ON⁣
📞 416 477-SKIN(7546)⁣
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#torontonaturopath #torontoskinclinic #torontoskincare #torontobeauty #holisticskin #naturopath #torontowellness #torontoskincare #torontobeautyblogger #bodyacne #bacne #backacne

Do you feel like you are drowning under the weight

Do you feel like you are drowning under the weight of the world these days?⁣
Feeling worried and anxious about everything that life has thrown at you lately?⁣
Struggling to sleep and feeling exhausted all day long?⁣
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While @connectedhealthandskin may focus a lot on skin health it doesn't mean that we can't help you with other concerns including stress and anxiety. Naturopathic Doctors are very well versed in supporting patients through stressful times and helping them heal from the impact of that stress.⁣
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In fact, a double blind control trial study done in 2009 explored the effectiveness of Naturopathic Medicine on anxiety. ⁣
Participants with moderate to severe anxiety of longer than 6 weeks duration were randomized based on age and gender to receive Naturopathic care (NC) (n = 41) or standardized psychotherapy intervention (PT) (n = 40) over a period of 12 weeks. ⁣
Participants in the NC group received dietary counselling, deep breathing relaxation techniques, targeted vitamins, and herbal medicine. The PT intervention received psychotherapy, and matched deep breathing relaxation techniques, and placebo.⁣
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Both NC and PT led to significant improvements in patients' anxiety. Group comparison demonstrated a significant decrease in anxiety levels in the NC group over the PT group. Significant improvements in secondary quality of life measures were also observed in the NC group as compared to PT; this included improved mental health, concentration, fatigue, social functioning, vitality, and overall quality of life.⁣
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Book a complimentary discovery call to learn more about how I can help you through these difficult times so that you come through this stronger, more resilient and feeling like yourself.⁣
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#mentalhealth #stressmanagement #anxiety #pandemicsupport #stress #stresssupport #strongerthanbefore #surviveandthrive #torontonaturopath #naturopathicmedicine

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