Three Incredible Cosmetic Benefits of an Aquasana Shower Water Filter

by David Thimme Anyone who has ever swam in a chlorinated pool knows how chlorine robs moisture from your skin and hair. What most people don’t realize is that typically there is as much or more of the harmful chemical in tap water, as there is in the average swimming pool. In fact, according to the United States Council of Environmental Quality, the risk of cancer among people who use chlorinated water can be 93% or higher than those who do not have the substance in their water supply. In add

Common Skin Disorders

The skin is the largest organ of the human body; it protects all other parts of the body from contaminants, pollutants and injury. Needless to say, the skin is a tough organ but it is prone to infection, disease and disorders nonetheless. Skin disorders are not life threatening most of the time, there are exceptions to that rule such as in the case of cancer and certain serious infections but these not your average skin conditions. Below are some of the most common skin disorders and what you ca

A Closer Look at Skin Disorders

The skin is the largest organ of the human body; it protects all other parts of the body from contaminants, pollutants and injury. Needless to say, the skin is a tough organ but it is prone to infection, disease and disorders nonetheless. Skin disorders are not life threatening most of the time, there are exceptions to that rule such as in the case of cancer and certain serious infections but these not your average skin conditions. Below are some of the most common skin disorders and what you ca

What’s Turmeric?

D id you see my latest post on AOL about turmeric ? It’s being evaluated for its ability to soothe skin disorders like psoriasis, calm the nervous system and PMS, and even fight cancer because of its active ingredient, curcumin, which works as a powerful anti-inflammatory. In my research, I came across other uses of turmeric, something that I bet you’ve not heard! Are you ready for this? Turmeric is one of the main ingredients in leading radiator stop-leak sealant mixtures. Is this what gi

Turmeric - A Spice for Life

Filed under: Spices , Health Medical , The Skinny Chef I've always touted the health benefits of spices. Now a new and exciting study indicates that turmeric is indeed packed full of them. It's being evaluated for its ability to soothe skin disorders like psoriasis, calm the nervous system and PMS, and even fight cancer because of its active ingredient, curcumin, which works as a powerful anti-inflammatory. So how can you get more of it into your daily diet? Turmeric has a stringe