Nourish Blog
Nourish is an online educational resource dedicated to health & wellness. I share my insight and naturopathic perspective on current health topics and trends, skin care and beauty treatments, nutrition & supplement basics, and highlight my favourite wellness resources around Vancouver. Nourish yourself with knowledge.
Are you struggling with melasma?
Are you struggling with melasma? Those stubborn dark patches can be frustrating to deal with, but understanding the condition and exploring effective treatments can make a world of difference.
Stop Using These Products On Your Face!
PSA… these products are doing you more harm than good…so switch ‘em out!
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) For Hair Loss
Even though platelets make up only 1% of the blood, they contain more than 300 active substances, many of which are responsible for stimulating our hair, skin and nail growth. This is why PRP has quickly become one of the most popular, and sought after treatments for hair loss.
5 Facials To Try This Fall
This month, I’m highlighting my favourite facials. Whether you’re looking for blissful relaxation or something that packs a more powerful punch, these are the facial treatments to try this fall.
Your Basic Skin Care Routine
A few facials here and there won’t keep you glowing permanently, so I’ll sum it up; daily skin ritual.
Accutane, Retinoids & Acids For Acne - What You Need To Know
For those of you who are struggling with your skin, I know how frustrated you are - you’ve probably tried a bunch of things and they haven’t worked, and it can feel hopeless - so I get the appeal of saying yes to the strongest treatment available. But the strong acne medications come with a world of risk and potential for major side-effects, and are very likely not indicated for your type of acne. If you suffer from acne and you aren’t under the care of a holistic skin doctor yet, then this blog is for you.
Natural or Clean Botox Injections? Don't Get Fooled By Advertising
Don’t succumb to misleading advertising! Yes there are differences between the various products available for wrinkle-relaxing, but these differences do not equate to one being healthier or more natural than the others. So this months blog is all about dispelling natural botox myths, breaking down basics of botox, the differences between the products on the market and what these differences really mean for the consumer.
Summer Skin Protection: Sunscreen 101
More than 90% of skin cancer is caused by sun exposure. 1 in 6 Canadians will be diagnosed with it. Avoiding direct exposure to sunlight is the most effective way of preventing skin cancer, but many times of course, this isn’t practical. Sunscreen is the most important product available to help block ultraviolet light, so read on for what products to use and how.
Your Guide To Pre-Wedding Skin Care Treatments
Your wedding is one of the most special days you’ll share with your friends, family and your main squeeze; so naturally most brides want to feel their best. A huge part of that is the appearance of their skin. With wedding season fast approaching, here is a general guide to follow and my input on how to get clear, healthy glowing skin in time for your wedding day.
Move Over Anti-aging! We're All About Healthy Skin Aging Using This Simple Integrated Approach
As a skin care provider, I want my patients to feel excited to support their largest organ, not to feel obligated to. So what can you do to preserve your skin health across the decades, and support healthy skin aging? It starts with an integrated skin care plan.
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