In just a couple of months I’ll be headed back to Africa. I’m lucky that we have a nice little house we turn into our base, in Kampala Uganda. But I don’t spend too much time there… the real work I do is out in the jungles and on the plains, looking for lost healing secrets so I can bring… Read More
My new patient M.K. came to me feeling like her skin was dull and gray, and dry. She told me no other doctor could help her. So when she came to me, she was a little frustrated. As I spoke more with her she mentioned in passing that her bladder had begun “acting up.” That’s how she put it.… Read More
I stopped short in a large clearing. A crowd of native tribesmen were hard at work. They were gathering big, brown, fuzzy fruits the size of small melons. My guide scooped up one of the fruits. With a big knife he cracked it open like a coconut and offered me some of the creamy pulp… Read More
Have you ever heard the term senescence? It’s a synonym for aging. Why is this important to you? Because it means your skin no longer produces enough new, healthy cells and begins to sag, wrinkle and look older. But there’s a plant nutrient not very well known in the West that offsets this… Read More
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it is a perfect reflection of your inner health. It would only make sense that your skin needs to be treated with the utmost care – in the same way that you would eat specific foods to protect the health of your heart, your liver or any other vital… Read More
Traditional Chinese doctors have a secret anti-aging treatment for skin. They’ve been using it for more than 2,500 years. This herbal remedy soothes inflammation and infection. It calms itching and burns. In the 17th century this herb finally made its way to Europe. The great Swedish botanist… Read More
It’s sometimes called “Liquid Gold” because the oil is so prized. When I went to Africa I saw mothers rub it on newborn babies’ skin, women brush it into their hair. People even sprinkle it on their couscous because the oil is not only good for your skin and hair, but it’s also healthy to… Read More
It’s no surprise Brazilian models dominate the runways and the covers of the world’s most glamorous fashion magazines. But did you know these women have a secret that makes their skin soft, sensual and mesmerizing to men all over the world? I’ve seen it first hand. I go to Brazil as often as… Read More
Most women come to see me about their health. But a lot of them ask about the health of their skin, too. And their top concern seems to be aging skin. “I use a good cleanser,” they say. “I moisturize and tone. But is there something else I should be doing to keep my skin looking… Read More