Here you will find more education from our leader, Jordan.
Let's dive into the connection between the HPA Axis & skin health. In humans, the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis plays a major role in cortisol secretion. However, it has been reported that the peripheral HPA axis exists in various organs, including the skin. This then makes the skin act like an Endocrine organ, which takes a tole on overall barrier function.
Read MoreI am never bored. There is always something to research, learn, expand or master in this industry. I feel incredibly fortunate to have found this career that completely lights me up. Even though I am 5 years in, I feel like I am just getting started. I have so many more faces to touch, people to educate, and ways to expand within this industry and I can’t wait for all of the opportunities to flourish forward.
Read MoreThe lymphatic system is a network of vessels that collects fluids called lymph, lymph vessels and lymph nodes, and they carry viruses, bacteria, toxins and waste out of the body, while also carrying white blood cells to fight infection, diseases and illnesses. Pretty cool, right?
Read MoreDid you know that as women we have four different cycles every month?
When I was asked this questions 3 years ago, my answer was no. I had absolutely no idea what my Naturopath was talking about at the time, and was shocked once she began educating me.
Read MoreThe vagus nerve or vagal nerves are a key part of the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest system) and control a number of crucial involuntary bodily functions including your heart rate, immune system and digestion.
It is a bidirectional pathway that carries information from the brain to the body and body to the brain.
Read MoreEverything I have listed below have become staples within my life because they bring happiness and self care.
They are a ritual and allow me to show up as my best self. These are what I use daily, weekly or monthly depending on how I’m feeling or what month we are in.
Read MoreAs we are entering into the summer months, I figured it was the perfect time to educate on one of my favourite products, SUNSCREEN,
and why it is so important to have it within your daily routine.
Read MoreAnd how does acne typically begin? Sebum, which is the oily substance on our skin, mixes with dead skin cells and environmental stressors.
When a person begins to develop an increased level of stress, the skin produces sebum, creating the exact environment in which bacteria likes to grow.
Read MoreThis month we have a very special guest on our blog, Holly Singer! The owner and founder of Milk Jar.
Both an inspiration inside and outside of her work, she is also an advocate for Melanoma Awareness. We had the absolute honour and pleasure of interviewing her for our May blog … this is what she had to say, enjoy!
Read MoreGrowing up, I was always someone who had been very curious and driven, continuously challenging myself and wanting to grow.
Unfortunately, as I continued to grow, I had a close family member going through struggles of depression.
Read MoreDid you know that the skin is the body’s largest organ?
You may have heard all of the hype surrounding protecting your skin from the sun and free radical damage, but if you haven’t, it should be something you consider and I’m here to tell you why!
Read MoreYou may have heard before about the Gut-Mind-Skin Connection, and if not, this was a huge inspiration for these treatments. Our skin is largely a reflection of what is going on inside of us.
The mind-gut-skin connection describes the bidirectional connection between the mind and gut, and the gut and skin.
Read MoreSome of you may have been thinking … “well it was about time”, or maybe others are wondering “why?”.
My hopes in starting this blog are for all of you to get to know me a bit more, along with us being able to dive a little deeper into all of the things that make JRAD SKIN, JRAD SKIN.
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