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Beautiful skin is the most obvious reflection
of overall health and wellbeing. When you look in the mirror,
what do you notice? Do you see a blemish, a pimple, a dry patch,
wrinkles, or a red rash? As a direct barrier to the outside world,
your skin endures a lot of punishment in the process of protecting
your body. Many skin problems are signs that health may be compromised,
for a variety of reasons, including poor nutrition, environmental
exposure, chemical sensitivity, or an allergy - any of which can
contribute to less than clear, healthy skin.
In Smart Medicine for Your Skin, board-certified
dermatologist Jeanette Jacknin provides the latest information
and advice on caring for skin and keeping it healthy. Written
in an accessible A-to-Z format, this book incorporates both alternative
and conventional therapies, and explores effective remedies for
everything from common acne to diminishing wrinkles. It also offers
helpful tips on the care of hair and nails.
This comprehensive, balanced resource will help you make radiant,
healthy skin a reality.
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- Preface
- How to Use This Book
- Part 1: The Elements Of Health Care For Your Skin
- Introduction
- Understanding Your Skin, Hair, and Nails
- Conventional Approaches to Skin Care
- Diet and Nutrition
- Herbal Medicine
- Aromatherapy
- Homeopathy
- Acupuncture and Acupressure
- Other Skin Therapies
- Part 2: Common Skin Problems
- Introduction
- Troubleshooting Guide
- Abscesses
- Acne
- Age Spots
- Athlete's Foot
- Bedsores
- Bites and Stings, Insect and Spider
- Body Odor
- Boils
- Bruises
- Burns
- Canker Sores
- Cold Sores
- Cuts and Scrapes
- Dandruff
- Dermatitis (Rashes)
- Dry Skin
- Eczema
- Hair Loss
- Hives
- Itching
- Lupus
- Nail Problems
- Oily Skin
- Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac
- Psoriasis
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Scars and Keloids
- Scleroderma
- Seborrhea
- Shingles
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Ulcers
- Sunburn
- Surgery
- Varicose Veins and Spider Veins
- Vitiligo
- Warts
- Wrinkles
- Part 3: Skin-Care Treatments And Techniques
- Introduction
- Acupressure Points
- Bodywork
- Guided Imagery Techniques
- Hair Care
- Herbal Treatments
- Light Therapy
- Meditation Techniques
- Nail Care
- Relaxation Techniques
- Skin Care
- Skin Self-Examination
- Sound and Music Therapy
- Yoga
- Appendix Glossary
- References
- Resources
- Index
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