Skin care

Here you will find useful tips and information on skin care that suits you.

[Video] Why Whole Grain is not enough

13. September 2019, Dr. Julia Laemmerhirt, MD

You have probably been told from childhood that whole grains are healthy and that you should always eat whole grains. I can remember my childhood, where the topic really came up and then wholegrain bread and flour became more popular and the food industry started to advertise wholegrain (for example the percentage of wholegrain in breakfast cereals). And it's true that wholegrains are healthy or …
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[Video] Going wheat-free when having acne?

13. August 2019, Dr. Julia Laemmerhirt, MD

Meanwhile, it has become a real trend to abstain from wheat or gluten at all. Does that make sense if you suffer from acne and skin breakouts? I say it depends on how it’s done! As a background, I have to start by saying the following: Gluten is a constituent of wheat and other grains (spelt, rye) and is generally harder to digest. In addition, …
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[Video] Recipe for quick and healthy dinner: Quinoa Salad

7. June 2019, Dr. Julia Laemmerhirt, MD

Prepare 1 cup of quinoa according to the package instructions ½ small zucchini cut into mini cubes 1 avocado 2 small tubers of beetroot (peeled and cooked) diced A handful of black olives, seeded, sliced Fresh coriander leaves Juice of ½ lemon Sea-salt Olive oil Cumin Mix everything and enjoy, ideal to eat leftovers on the next day or to take it …
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[Video] Digestive power for healthy skin

18. May 2019, Dr. Julia Laemmerhirt, MD

The importance of digestive power for your overall health and longevity is a key concept of Ayurveda teachings. In my practice, I have found that patients with “stubborn” skin diseases often have digestive problems as well. And this makes sense, because our outer skin is a reflection of our inner skin aka gastrointestinal skin. In this video I show you, how you can treat digestive problems and …
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[Video] Does coffee trigger acne?

28. January 2019, Dr. Julia Laemmerhirt, MD

First let me make a confession: I love coffee! Even if I could live without it, I would miss it. There is a lot of research around the health benefits of coffee and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease is one of them. But what, when it comes to skin health and especially acne? Does coffee trigger acne? Spoiler alert: it can trigger acne! There are two aspects to consider, if we evaluate …
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[Video] 3 types of food you need, to heal acne

21. December 2018, Dr. Julia Laemmerhirt, MD

Especially if acne persists after puberty or starts later in life, it probably won’t help to wait until the problem solves itself. Since the inflammation is created inside of your body, it is best to start treating acne from the inside. I am all about doing this in a natural way: here are three ways in which you can help your body heal acne from the inside, through the food you eat. Your …
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[Video] The top 3 hormonal imbalances that cause acne

14. December 2018, Dr. Julia Laemmerhirt, MD

Acne and hormones? Women, who suffer from acne, often blame their hormones for the breakouts they have. And they are right! But it is more complex than just to blame male hormones (testosterone). There are actually 3 hormones, that when imbalanced, cause acne. It is mainly testosterone (more specifically its metabolite dihydrotestosterone), insulin and cortisol that influence the …
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[Video] 7 reasons why you have acne at age 30

7. December 2018, Dr. Julia Laemmerhirt, MD

In my practice, I see a lot of women with acne at age 25-45. The problem with adult acne has become pervasive. Some of the women suffer since puberty and for some the problem started later in life, often after they stopped taking hormonal birth control. So what are the main reasons for adult acne? Genetics, but still you can do something about it the wrong kind of Skin Care, …
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Myth: Healthy tan

23. June 2018, Dr. Julia Laemmerhirt, MD

As a skin therapist, I am used to being a game spoiler for the sun.😉 Therefore, I dare to shake the belief in a healthy tan! What is meant by "healthy" browning? Probably the way to the tan was NOT paved by sunburns. Sunburns are rightly considered unhealthy because they show the acute damage to the skin cells. Sunburns are caused by the UVB rays, because these are …
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Anti–aging care for any age-group

26. May 2018, Dr. Julia Laemmerhirt, MD

My patients often ask me if they should already be using anti-aging creams or whether or not they’re of any use at all. It is true that prevention is more effective than turning back the wheel of time, so you could already start in your mid-20s. However, it is important to adjust the anti-aging agents to your age. Under 30 At this age, it is really only about prevention and this is done through …
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