When Exercising Less Helps You Lose Weight Faster
We praise those who have enough motivation and willpower to stick to their scheduled spin classes, long runs and cardio sessions every week, but does …
About Carla Hernandez RDN, NTP
Skin Icing: Natural Anti-Aging Skin Technique (heals acne too!)
Skin icing has numerous benefits including a rapid reduction in breakouts along with improved firmness and an overall younger appearance. Growing up …
Histamines, Fermented Foods and Acne
We have known since the 1930’s that beneficial bacteria, especially Lactobacillus acidophilus found in fermented foods, can help heal intestinal …
What is Healthiest Resistant Starch for the Gut?
Carbs, amylum, polysaccharides, call it what you will, starch in all its forms has gotten a bad rap lately. Some of this negative attention is valid, …
Biofilms: Overlooked Step in Treating Candida
Yeast overgrowth, also referred to as fungal overgrowth or simply Candida, is at epidemic levels today. This is true whether a person understands it …
Heliotherapy: Benefits of the Sun Far and Beyond Vitamin D
Most are well aware that sunlight exposure is a means to increasing vitamin D levels, yet at the same time we are told to avoid sun exposure …
Why You Must Say No to Accutane for Your Long Term Health
Did you know acne is the most common skin disorder in the United States, affecting 40 to 50 million Americans? Nearly 85 percent of all people will …
How to Know If Coconut Oil Is Not Right for You
Like most people in the Real Food community, I LOVE my coconut products: coconut flour, coconut milk, coconut water, coconut butter, coconut chips, …
Overweight? You Still Might Have Serious Fat Deficiency
Have you been told that fried food, chocolate, and dietary fat is bad for your skin? How about that the fascia blaster gets rid of cellulite? These …
Common Food Sensitivities That Trigger Skin Problems
Food sensitivities are dramatically on the rise and the same can be said for skin disorders. Looking back even a decade ago, being sensitive to some …
Liver Loving Herbs and Superfoods for Beautiful Skin
In previous articles on skin health, I wrote about the importance of healing the gut, optimizing digestion, and proper intake of certain skin …
Clear Skin Starts With a Healthy Gut!
Have you been struggling with acne and skin issues for years, maybe decades and still can’t find an answer? I wish I would have known how deep the …