Add apple cider vinegar to your skincare routine

You may have heard that many people talk about the benefits of apple cider vinegar for your health. It has endless health applications. I have used it successfully in my practice to replace prescription meds for GERD as well as other digestive issues. I have used it in cleansing programs. And I use it as a part of my skincare every day.

Apple cider vinegar is a powerful yet gentle antiseptic which aids in killing surface bacteria on the skin. it also balances PH, and gently cleanses. Yes. This is truly an amazing tool in managing acne and other blemishes and can help with rosacea as well. You will likely see an increase in skincare products using this as a major ingredient because of this. It is a safe way to manage those teenage breakouts as well as body acne.

Derma'vention PH toner contains apple cider vinegar, which is blended to perfection with tea tree oil and other botanicals. I love toner, but I don't like the sticky feeling that most toners leave on the skin. Derma'vention PH toner leaves skin feeling amazing clean and supple.

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Introducing Maca Superfood!

Maca has been prized for generations in Peru as a superfood, which has been used to support energy, enhance mood, and stabilize hormones. Maca is rich in phytonutrients, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and fatty acids. In Peru, Maca is used as a nutritious food source
because of the benefits of maintaining a healthy and balanced diet. All of this helps Maca achieve a superfood status for a food that is just gaining recognition in the US.
It is worthy to consider Maca not only a superfood but a super anti-ager. This is because humans age faster when hormones are out of sync. The body and mind get tired, people slow down, and that has an impact on multiple levels. Anti-aging is not just about how someone looks, it is primarily about resilience to the aging process. Maca enhances this resilience by supporting hormone and glandular function as well as providing natural and constitutional energy to allow participation effectively in the activities which keep people  healthy and moving.
Interestingly, Maca superfood has also been shown to increase collagen in the skin which supports the "look younger" part of anti-aging. As humans get older, collagen production and support network declines, resulting in looking older.

Maca has multiple applications for the following health needs:

1: Energy and stamina- it keeps people going with a healthy energy without stimulants.

2. PMS- heavy periods, fatigue, cramping, irritability. Maca has been shown to improve these symptoms

3. Menopause- supports hormone balance and decreased hot flashes

4. Libido- Maca has been used for centuries in Peru as an aphrodisiac, as well as for impotency and fertility issues

5. Skincare- Maca has been shown to not only increase collagen but to improve acne, likely due to the supportive aspect on the bodies hormonal system

6.Depression- Maca has been shown to increase serotonin levels which can have a significant impact on mood without unwanted side effects.

This makes Maca an excellent choice to maintain health and longevity.

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Self Confidence

“I can live alone, if self-respect, and circumstances require me so to do. I need not sell my soul to buy bliss. I have an inward treasure born with me, which can keep me alive if all extraneous delights should be withheld, or offered only at a price I cannot afford to give.” ― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre

Working with women for many years has taught me many truths:

1.We are all capable of amazing things

2.When women band together those amazing things become infinitely more amazing

3.We don't always want to join forces with other women because somewhere along the line we learned to compete, not complete. This often comes from lack of confidence in ourselves. When we don't feel confident and accomplished, it can be hard to be in the presence of others who do.

When we can learn that we are who we are because of what we feed ourselves, instead of comparing who we are to others, we can begin the journey to connect to who we truly are. Then we can finally refer back to 1 and 2.

With love and respect,

Renee Bosi ND

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Fighting wrinkles and blemishes at the same time? Really?

Q. Why am I breaking out and fighting off wrinkles at the same time?

A. Oh the dreaded double whammy!! It is more common to experience this issue than you may think, even if you didn't experience breakouts as a teenager.  In  a very similar way, the same hormonal factors that influence teen acne, can trigger breakouts as an adult do to hormonal changes. As an adult the way we approach treating these breakouts may be different, and for good reasons.

Many products geared to treating acne can be very drying. Maturing skin requires adequate moisture to fight changes in texture and wrinkling, and treating it with drying, stripping chemicals will only produce more oil. 

Some exceptional ingredients to look for are tea tree oil, white willow bark, tamanu oil, and apple cider vinegar.

Topical treatments are only one part of the equation, however. They are a strong part, but lifestyle and dietary changes are also important. Proper supplementation is also a helpful piece in working on the internal environment, where changes need to begin.

Leave a comment below if you have questions, or drop us an email at the contract listed on dermavention.com. 

In wellness,
Renee Bosi N.D.
Doctor of Naturopathy

Delicious summer eating

There is just something about the fresh fruits and vegetables of summer isn't there?

Each season affords us an opportunity to take advantage of the best of what nature has to offer. I for one feel invigorated by the warmth and the sun, and it inspires me to not only get out and enjoy exercise in the beautiful weather, but to fully immerse myself in eating healthy.

Sounds like a great plan until I get to a picnic with hamburgers on the grill and potato salad in the refrigerator. Healthy eating plan, sunk. The association with summer and these delightfully unhealthy choices are just as much a part of summer fun as watermelon and berries. So what to do?

BALANCE. STOP FEELING GUILTY. SET HEALTHY LIMITS.

All of those things help us live in harmony in our everyday lives as well as in our eating habits.
Have a burger if you really love them. Put lots of lettuce, tomatoes and onions on it. Make sure to balance it with lots of healthy choices too. When doing that you can eliminate the guilt. Guilt provokes feelings which increase lack of satisfaction among other things, which can in the end, lead to eating more. What good is potato salad if it comes with a side of guilt? Instead, think about portion size and setting limits on how often you indulge. Treating ourselves well and with kindness can be found in moderation, good choices, and creating an inner understanding of our goals and aspirations. Especially with our food choices.

Wishing you a summer of health,
Renee Bosi, ND
Doctor of Naturopathy

Charcoal...Not Just For Grillin'

Charcoal is gaining popularity in the beauty industry, but it has been used for hundreds of years to detox and quite literally pull toxins from the body. It is an excellent purifying agent. This makes activated charcoal an ideal addition to skincare, as it cleans the skin of not only dirt, but can deeply rid the skin of toxins.  

 

Why does your skin need this? Quite simply, our skin is our largest eliminatory organ. It serves not only to hold our body together, but to flush toxins from the deepest level of our fat cells through perspiration. It also acts as a barrier to prevent pollutants, dirt, and bacteria from entering our bodies. Keeping our skin clean and breathing is essential for healthy skin.