If you’ve ever attempted to shed so much as two pounds, then you’ll have heard that micronutrient deficiencies increase your appetite. It’s among the most commonly referenced, yet mysterious subjects in the food craving universe: that your subconscious mind is secretly controlling you with a… Read More »Do Vitamin And Mineral Deficiencies Cause Uncontrollable Food Cravings?
In the acnesphere, the overwhelming majority of articles and forum posts talk about olive oil when applied to the skin. Some love it, some loathe it, but topical is where most of the discussion is centred. However, this is utterly topsy turvy. Olive oil is… Read More »9 Reasons To Eat Olive Oil For Acne, Not Apply It
Recently, you might have succumbed to the urge to eat a frosting-coated donut. This might have spiralled into five donuts, before you slammed on the brakes and vowed to regain discipline. You might have been a real pro and pinpointed the exact moment your willpower… Read More »Sugar: The Prehistoric Reasons Why We Crave It
Yesterday, we discussed how sugar cane went from an obscure grassy reed growing in India, to the glittering jewel in the colonial crown of the Caribbean. We discussed the initial surge in sugar consumption starting 1650, and how it was only the reserve of aristocrats… Read More »The History Of Sugar And Acne, Part 2
A lot has changed in the acne universe since 500 years ago. Lead-infused make up has thankfully gone out of fashion, and vital acne players like zinc and vitamin C have been confirmed to exist. It’s only 200 years ago that the name p.acnes bacteria… Read More »The History Of Sugar And Acne, Part 1