It seems that no good deed goes unpunished. Here’s a little personal anecdote of what happened to me recently. Plus some nerdy data to back it up. In November my mom was in Thailand for her annual visit to her wayward son. During her visit we rented a condo from one of Thailand’s many seaside … Read more
Gluten, a substance found in wheat and many other food products, has been a health industry “bad guy” for the past several years. Scientists and nutritionists have claimed that non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) can cause everything from gut problems to brain problems to skin problems. And the health industry has responded by promoting gluten-free products, … Read more
There’s a good reason to believe gut health is linked to skin health. Gut problems are more common in acne patients, and treating those reduces acne. With the why out of the way we should turn to how. What are the gut problems that aggravate acne and how we can treat them? I spent the … Read more
The web is filled with bad acne advice. Q&A sites are full of well-meaning but simplistic advice about how to cure acne. Often how to cure acne questions are answered with put toothpaste on it or use this homemade skin care recipe type of advice. While there’s some truth to such answers and they miss … Read more
Nowadays you can’t open a magazine without reading about the dangers of gluten. According to the hype there’s no end to its evils. Many people even say gluten causes acne. Should you take these claims seriously and abandon your daily bread? The short story is that gluten can cause problems for a portion of acne … Read more