Can turmeric help treat psoriasis?

TURMERIC FOR PSORIASIS: EFFECTIVENESS AND HOW IT WORKS     An autoimmune, inflammatory condition, psoriasis affects up to 3% of the population (statistics from Europe and north America). It is characterised by skin lesions that looks like flaky red/dark brown patches that produce scales, usually around elbows, knees, scalp and lower back. This condition is…

Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil for acne

CAN TEA TREE OIL HELP WITH BREAKOUTS?     Tea tree oil has been studied for decades for its potential benefits in the treatment of various skin complains, including acne. Tea tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) is a small bushy tree from Australia, where the native population use it as a poultice to treat cuts and wounds…

Masana spices

Chana masala

CHANA MASALA MY WAY   It’s nutritious, it’s warming, it’s delicious, I cannot have enough of it. This is my version of the popular Indian dish that I love so much, with some extra veggies added (just because I am a nutritionist, and I am obsessed with vegetables). Chickpeas are an excellent source of fibre,…

social drinking

Alcohol and skin aging

ALCOHOL, OUR SKIN’S ENEMY?     Did you know that there is more than a headache after a night of binge drinking? Alcohol has many effects on our body, from increasing the likelihood of nutrients insufficiencies, to decreasing antioxidant protection, and stressing the liver, though we don’t often think about what happen to our skin…