Emerging research highlights a powerful, bidirectional communication network between the gut, liver, and skin, which is often referred to as the gut–liver–skin axis. This interconnected system helps regulate inflammation, immunity, detoxification, and nutrient metabolism, all of which influence skin clarity, elasticity, and resilience. Disruptions in any part of this axis can manifest externally as acne,…
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Today at the gym, something meaningful happened. A man I have exchanged brief greetings with over the past year approached me between sets. This time, instead of small talk, he opened up about his journey to quit nicotine. He shared how he had moved from cigarettes, to nicotine patches, to now using nothing at all.…
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Discover how simple rituals, like movement under the sun, breath, yoga, and surrender, can transform your nervous system, support your skin, and help you truly heal from within. Drawing insights from Karen Fischer’s The Healthy Skin Kitchen, chapter 2 in the book explores the science behind the mind–skin connection and how my own yoga teacher…
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Are Skin Friend Products Safe for Babies? A Research‑Based Perspective My name is Raine, and I am a health and medical researcher currently supporting premature infant nutrition as a Research Assistant at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). My work places me in neonatal and paediatric environments every week, and I often…
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We live in a world obsessed with labels. Rock climber. Runner. Weightlifter. Freediver. Surfer. Creative. Artist. Academic. Singer. Dancer. Introvert. Extrovert. Ambivert. Social. Silent. ADHD. High-functioning Autistic. High‑achiever. Adventurer. Sensitive. Empathetic. Some labels feel empowering. Some feel comforting. Some feel clarifying. Some may not resonate at all. But all labels, even the helpful ones, come…
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Heirloom Wisdom: How My Grandmothers Shaped My Path Into Health Science I grew up surrounded by heirloom wisdom — the kind that isn’t written in textbooks but passed down through hands, kitchens, gardens, and quiet conversations between generations. My maternal grandmother and great‑grandmother were the first health practitioners I ever knew. They didn’t have degrees,…
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I ended 2025 experiencing my very first Australian Christmas — and to my surprise, the entire spread was cold. Cold meats, cold salads, cold desserts. A perfectly normal tradition here, but a complete shock to my system. Across three continents and countless family gatherings, Christmas has always meant hot food. In many Oriental cultures, hot…
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Why Picking Up These Books Is a Must for the New Year As the New Year begins, it’s tempting to chase the latest health trend. But sustainable change happens when you take your health into your own hands by reading, researching, and experimenting to learn what your unique body needs. Two resources I recommend starting…
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