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Do you itch more when you are upset?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Are you itchy when you are angry? Over the years, I’ve observed that when a person is under emotional stress, they often suffer more from their existing physical ailments including their skin problems. The a...

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Are Probiotics Good for Your Health?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Are probiotics good for your health? What's all the new buzz around them? Have you wondered if you should be investing in an expensive probiotic supplement and then actually taking it? You are seeing more cl...

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Does Eating Olive Oil Prevent Wrinkles?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Does olive oil prevent wrinkles and skin aging? Results of a new scientific study suggests that it might. Olive oil may be unique among dietary oils for its anti-aging benefits to your skin.  Does Eating Ol...

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can emotional stress cause skin cancer
Can Emotional Stress Cause Skin Cancer?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Can stress cause skin cancers like melanoma? This is quite a question, isn't it? Especially since a scientific study just took a look at it and came up with a fascinating connection. Yes, there is a connecti...

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Happy Sunday, Hello Healthy Comfort Breakfast, and a Story

By Cynthia Bailey MD

I love a healthy comfort breakfast that does not make my arthritis worse. I make all my eating decisions based on my belief that food is either medicine or a saboteur of health.  That's why today when my hus...

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does drinking water help treat dry skin?
Does Drinking Water Help Treat Dry Skin?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

You hear experts tell you to drink water to treat dry skin, but does it work? Many people with dry skin are perplexed because they’re drinking plenty of fluids. Right now, it’s the middle of winter and a lot...

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Vitamins For Healthy Skin

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The best vitamins for healthy skin come from eating fresh, whole foods. Eating a rainbow of fresh veggies and fruits loads your skin with essential vitamins from the inside out. I've emphasized a holistic ap...

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Does Chocolate Really Cause Acne?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Does chocolate cause acne? Probably not…..but it's complicated. The controversy: Patients for years have noticed pimples after eating chocolate-containing 'junk foods' The original scientific studies done i...

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A Cleansing Diet For Arthritis, Joint Stiffness And Overall Physical Well Being

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Once again, I'm amazed at how helpful a short cleansing diet is for me. I've had a wonderful summer that's included 'wining and dining' my way through vacation and numerous events with family and friends. We...

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Diet to heal acne
Diet to Heal Acne; Dermatologist’s Advice

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Use a diet to heal acne as a powerful way to control your acne skin problem. There is ever mounting scientific evidence that what you eat affects your acne. Knowing what to eat and what foods to avoid is an ...

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Eat Fruit and Veggies For Best Skin Color and Skip the Suntan!

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Eat fruit and veggies for a golden glow. Yep, you get the best skin color because the warm beta-carotene tone is now proven to be more attractive than a suntan. As a dermatologist and nutrition advocate, I'm...

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Age Beautifully, Fight Cancer And Prevent Heart Disease From Flax Seed Health Benefits

By Cynthia Bailey MD

As a doctor and longtime wellness geek I know that flax seed health benefits are something we all want! These tasty little seeds are the richest plant source of important nutrients that are plant power...

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