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Dr. Irwin on Instagram

Dear readers, I’m excited to invite you to connect with me on Instagram at @drbrandith_skin. I’m grateful for your readership and skincare questions on SkinTour and think you’ll enjoy learning more about my passion for living an active life, as well as tips and tricks you can use to improve your skin and full-body health. Being able to cut through the noise and share valuable, unbiased,…

Reduce Stress for Health

How many of us are lucky enough to never experience a racing heartbeat, dull or throbbing headache, stiff neck and tight shoulders, hyperventilation, inconveniently sweaty palms and armpits, queasy stomach and nervous diarrhea? Chances are every single one of us has felt one or more of these unpleasant physical sensations. All of these are common results of feeling stress. Stress not only causes…

Sleeping Like a Baby is Good for Health

Have you ever wondered why most babies sleep so much? Deep sleep triggers the body to release the hormone that promotes normal growth in children and teens. This growth hormone also boosts muscle mass and helps repair cells and tissues in children, teens, and adults. Sleep plays an important role in our health throughout our lives. For example, sleep is involved in the healing and repair of the…

More Plants, Less Meat = Better Health, Greener Planet

As we become more educated about healthy eating and reducing our carbon footprint, more and more of us are starting to eat a plant-based diet. Retail food outlets and restaurants are well aware of this trend, resulting in more plant-based options than ever before. According to information compiled by GlobalData, a data and insights firm, more than 70 percent of global consumers are moderating…

Are you eating enough of the right kind of protein for your health?

Protein is essential to good health. You need it to make the building blocks of the body, including muscle, bone, and blood. But how much protein does the average person need in order to stay healthy? The answer isn’t as simple as you might think. Most Americans take in about 15 percent of their calories from protein, which is well within recommended daily requirements. However, some research…

Why Ecocert is a Big Deal

When something is certified by Ecocert, it means the product has met the strict standards set for its specific category. Ecocert is an inspection and certification body established in France in 1991 by agronomists aware of the need to develop environmentally friendly agriculture and the importance of recognizing those committed to sustainable development in production. Product categories open for…

In a Nutshell, Eat Nuts for Health

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally. Approximately 17.3 million deaths annually are attributed to a cardiovascular incident and the AHA projects that these numbers will increase each year in the coming decades. Lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise play a large role in maintaining heart health, but genetics…