http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Article_Index.html Original Articles by Danny and Susan Siegenthaler on Natural Skin Care, Health, Wellness and LifeStyle. Articles cover a wide range of topics including Alternative medicine, Pregnancy Issues and much much more. en-us Copyright 2004-2009. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Article_Index.html This Article Directory contains articles written by Danny and Susan Siegenthaler who together have over 40 years of experience in the field on natural medicine. Danny is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and his wife Susan is a medical herbalist who has taught hundreds of student in medical aromatherapy and herbal medicine. Both Danny and Susan hold Bachelor of Science degrees and have undertaken a PhD in biological sciences. The following articles cover a very wide range of topics, all dealing with skin care, natural skin care and everything else you ever wanted to know about your skin http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/3_Key_Steps_to_Radiant_Beauty.html Beauty is much more than just skin deep and true beauty comes from within. There are simple steps, which anyone can follow to look and feel more beautiful. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/About_Clay_&_Clay_Masks.html Facial clay masks are primarily used to remove dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. Clay masks are also used to remove dirt, stale oils, grime lodged in facial lines, wrinkles and pores and are useful in treating many conditions such as severe acne, rosacea, sunburn, radiation- or chemotherapy-exposed skin, eczema and psoriasis. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/About_Exfoliants.html Exfoliation is the first step in your daily skin care regime. Exfoliants remove layers of dead skin cells to promote new skin cell growth. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/About_men's_skin_care.html Men's skin care needs is similar to women, however, there are some additional factors influencing men's skin care... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Acne.html Acne affects tens of millions of people world-wide and almost any age group may be affected. Acne is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones and other substances on the skin's oil producing glands called sebaceous glands and hair follicles. These factors result in plugged or blocked pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly referred to as pimples or zits. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Aging_and_your_skin.html Aging changes in the skin are a group of common conditions and developments that occur as people grow older. Skin changes are among the most visible signs of aging. Evidence of increasing age include wrinkles and sagging skin. Whitening or graying of the hair is another obvious sign of aging. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Aging_gracefully.html Skin care is important at any age. However, as we get older, our skin's micro-anatomy and physiology begins to change. The steps you need to take to adjust your skin care regime are outlined in the following article. You can have great looking skin at any age and your first step to achieving great looking skin is to understand how really works. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Alpha_Hydroxy_Acids.html Alpha hydroxy acids, AHA's, Age, Age Defying Essence, Anti-aging, premajure aging, premajure ageing, Natural skin care products, Skin care products, Natural skin care, Angi-aging, Anti Ageing, Anti wrinkle cream, Herbal products, Wildcrafted Herbal Products, Wildcrafted, Essential oils, Aromatherapy oils, Aromatherapy, http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Anti-Aging_Younger_skin_in_7_days.html Do you really believe that an anti-aging skin care product you apply to your face can make your skin look 10 years younger in 7 days? http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Anti-aging_natural_skin_ca.html Our Age Defying Essence is an anti-aging natural skin care formula specifically formulated to help you prevent premature aging of your skin. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Anti_Aging_Cream.html Anti aging creams are becoming more and more popular and almost every woman over 35 is using some sort of an anti aging cream. Even some of the more concerned men are using an anti aging cream on their face. But how do you know whether your anti aging cream is actually doing what the company promoting it promises? http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Anti_aging_skin_care.html Anti aging skin care is more popular than ever and anti aging skin care products are in increasingly high demand. But have you ever asked your self, just what is anti aging skin care and how does it work on those lines and wrinkles? http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Antioxidants_benefits_to_skin.html Antioxidants are substances that protect cells from the damage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer. Antioxidants interact with and stabilize free radicals and may prevent some of the damage... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Are_you_putting_your_health_at_risk.html Natural skin care is not just the application of good quality, natural skin care products. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Back-to-Basics_skin_care_tips.html Almost every day a new skin care product hits the market with the accompanying hype of being better and making you look younger than anything else on the market. The magazines are full of colourful advertisements selling skin care products that will ‘turn back the clock of time’ and similar slogans. But http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Body_Skin_vs_Facial_Skin.html Most of us look after our facial skin on a daily basis. Why? Because it is on display to the world, however, the rest of our skin should receive just as much attention ... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Botanical_skin_care.html Botanical Skin Care: What exactly is botanical skin care and how does it differ to herbal, organic or natural skin care? http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Care_for_your_skin_inside-out.html Caring for your skin from the inside out emphasises that beauty is more than just skin deep and requires more than just good quality natural skin care products. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Cellulite.html Cellulite is an irregular accumulation of fatty cells immediately underneath the skin, which leads to a dimpled appearance known as cellulite or ‘orange skin’. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Chemical-Free_Natural_Skin_Care.html Chemical free, natural skin care - how can you be sure of what is in your skin care products. Read the lable, get informed and choose wisely. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Chemical_warning_for_cosmetics.html Natural vs Potentially Toxic Chemicals in Skin and Personal Care Products. Almost every week there is a new media report concerning potentially toxic chemicals in skin and personal care products... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Cultural_Differences_Skin.html African american skin is dark brown or black, southern Europeans have olive skin, while people in northern Europe have white, fair skin. Each of these culturally different skin types require a slightly different approach to skin care. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Dead_Skin_Cells.html Dead Skin Cells are shed off the surface of our skin at an astonishing rate of 30,000 - 40,000 cells every minute! That amounts to about 4 kilogrammes per year. Apart from considerable dust around the house creating an ideal environment for dust mites, what potential problems can excessive dead skin cells present to our skin's health? http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Dry_Skin.html Dry skin, also referred to as Xerosis, is a common problem for many people. The skin, especially dry skin, requires moisture to maintain its smoothness and suppleness and during winter, this can be particularly difficult. In addition, it is also adequate moisture in the skin is important in maintaining the pH balance of your skin. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Eczema_and_Dermatitis.html Skin care is important at any age. However, as we get older, our skin's micro-anatomy and physiology begins to change. The steps you need to take to adjust your skin care regime are outlined in the following article. You can have great looking skin at any age and your first step to achieving great looking skin is to understand how really works. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Exfoliants_and_Exfoliation.html Exfoliation is an important part of skin care. Irrespective of whether you have dry or oily skin, the health of your skin will benefit by regularly including exfoliation in your daily skin care regime. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Farnesol_and_Your_Skin_080216.html Farnesol is a natural substance contained in some essential oils such as rose, orange blossom, and in herbs such as Lily of the valley. Farnesol is reputed to smooth wrinkles and increase the skin's elasticity. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Fitness_Program_for_Your_Skin_070919.html Skin Care: Fitness program for your skin. Learn how to maximize the health of your skin by following a step-by-step skin care program http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Fitness_Program_for_Your_Skin_Pt2_071005.html Achieving healthy, vibrant and youthful looking skin, requires a program that utilises several aspects to skin care, ranging from using natural skin care products to drinking sufficient amounts of water and eating the right foods. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Fitzpatrick_Skin_Type_Chart.html The Fitzpartick Skin Type Scale was developed by Thomas B. Fitzpartick, MD, PhD, of Harvard Medical School. The Fitzpartick system of skin typing assist in determining the initial doeses of UVA in PUVA treatments. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Food_for_your_skin.html This article on natural skin care looks at the various foods, vitamins, minerals and micro-nutrients that positively affect your skin. In addition we’ll look at specific nutrients for specific skin types, as it stands to reason, that oily skin would benefit from some foods, while dry, irritated and sensitive skin would suite other foods. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Free_Radicals_and_Your_Skin.html We have all read or heard about free radicals and how they are supposed to be detrimental to our health. But how are these free radicals neutralised and how can they cause damage to our skin? http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Good_quality_safe_effective_natural_skin_care_products_071122.html Women want good quality, safe and effective skin care products that actually do what they claim. Don't they? Of course they do. But... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Holistically-Natural.html You may have realised that recently everything you look at claims to be 'natural', but what is natural? Does it referrer to everything that the product contains? Is it some of the ingredients in the product that are natural? Or is a single ingredient, which was isolated from an originally natural source, the only thing that is natural about the product? http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/How_and_Why_Use_Natural_Skin_Care_Products_080117.html Natural skin care and associated natural skin care products are becoming increasingly more popular. There are however many traps consumers are falling into and this article is written to help you understand how and why you should choose and use natural skin and personal care products. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/How_Natural_Is_Natural.html You may have realised that recently more and more skin care, personal care, cosmetics and similar products are claiming to be 'Natural', but what is natural? Does it referrer to everything contained in the product? Does it just referre to some of the ingredients only, or is a single ingredient, which was isolated from an originally natural source, the only thing that is natural about the product? http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/How_natural_are_your_natural_skin_care_products_070802.html The term Natural is being used and in fact abused. Natural this... Natural that... and we are supposed to believe that because the word natural precedes the product type, that everything about the product is natural. Mostly, it's not... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/How_to_identify_cause_of_skin_problem.html You may have itchy, irritated, sensitive, or burning skin, you have tried everything and you may even have sought medical help. But no matter what you do, nothing seems to make any difference. Now what? http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/How_to_make_skin_care_I.html Making your own natural skin care products can be as easy or as difficult as you would like to make it, depending on whether you want to just use them yourself or sell them to others. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/How_to_make_skin_care_II.html Making your own home-made natural skin care products is fun and rewarding. Here are some basic recipes for making your own, home-made natural skin care products. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/How_to_make_skin_care_III.html Making your own home-made natural skin care products is fun and rewarding, as long as you observe strict hygiene and use the right equipment. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Hyaluronic_acid_(HA).html Hyaluronic acid is making news. Once again the skin care industry is promoting the latest and greatest anti-aging ingredient - Hyaluronic Acid as the anti-aging ingredient of to reverse the aging clock. So what is Hyaluronic acid, how does it work? Does it work as an anti-aging product for your skin? If so, is hyaluronic acid safe to use or are there site effects? What forms of hyaluronic acid are being promoted to consumers of 'natural' skin care products? http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Importance_of_skin_care.html Importance of Skin care: The importance of skin care should not be underestimated. So, why is good skin care so important? http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Importance_of_skins_pH.html The importance of your skin's pH can not be underestimated. This article discusses the changes in your skin's pH throughout the various stages of your life. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Keratosis_pilaris.html Keratosis pilaris is a common skin disorder characterized by small, pointed pimples. The pimples usually appear on the upper arms, thighs, and buttocks. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Make_your_own_clay_mask.html Make your own facial clay mask using cosmetic clays and other natural ingredients. Follow these simple steps to make your own clay mask. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Men's_Natural_Skin_Care.html Men's skin care, is equally important as skin care for women. Men's skin is thicker and oilier than women's and requires a good natural skin care regime... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Nanotechnology-based_Skin_Care_Products.html Have you heard of Nanotechnology? Do you know what Nanotechnology is? Did you know that you may well be using Nano-based chemicals in you daily life and may even be putting it on your skin and in your mouth? http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Natural_Face-lift_using_Acupuncture.html A natural face-lift using Acupuncture is one method of keeping those lines and wrinkles at bay, naturally. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Natural_Facial_Clay_Masks.html Facial Clay Masks are part of a complete skin care regime and should be included at least twice a week in your daily skin care regime. There are however clays, and then there are high quality, premium cosmetic/beauty clays... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Natural_Herbal_Ingredients.html Natural and Herbal Skin Care Products are becoming more and more popular. This is simply because customers are looking to use more natural and herbal products rather than products that contain artificial or synthetic ingredients. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Natural_Herbal_Skin_Care.html Endogenous eczema, or atopic dermatitis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder featuring blisters that dry to become scaly, itchy rashes due to excessive loss of moisture in the epidermis (upper layer of the skin). http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Products-Are_You_Being_Mislead_070710.html When you see the phrase Natural skin care products, what do you think is being promoted? Products containing natural ingredients perhaps? But is that really what you are getting... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Products-Out_with_the_new_in_with_the_old.html Natural skin care products are changing rapidly - one minute it is all about AHAs, the next is is dead sea products, then... some other fad is sure to strike any minute now. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Products_Are_The_Answer.html Natural skin care products, or as I prefer to call them these days Holistically-Natural skin care products are most definitely the only answer to responsible healthy skin care. Any effect achieved by synthetic product can be achieved using natural means, if you know how. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Treatment.html A natural skin care treatment is any type of skin care treatment that utilises natural products or methods of treating the skin. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_for_Your_Children.html The skin of your children is soft, wrinkle free, supple, smooth and usually unblemished. Smooth as a baby’s bottom, is an expression used to indicate that some object or material has an extremely smooth finish or is smooth to the touch, just like a baby’s bottom. Yet, often soon after our children reach an age where they no longer need nappies, we use less and less skin care products on them as they get older..." http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Oily_Skin.html Herbal and Natural Skin Care Products are becoming very popular. However, there is some confusion over the difference between Herbal and Natural skin care products. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Potentially_toxic_ingredients.html Potentially toxic ingredients can be found in most major brands on department and supermarket shelves. Many of these ingredients have been researched and tested by a variety of scientific institutions and research scientists, which have found them to be toxic to or at the least harmful to our health http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Protection_from_the_sun.html Skin care tips to protect your self and your skin from over exposure to the sun. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Rosacea.html Rosacea, some times also referred to as Acne rosacea, is a recurring inflammatory skin disorder, usually isolated to the area of the nose, cheeks, and forehead. Rosacea is characterised by facial flushes, swelling, dilation of capillaries, pimples, and a reddened appearance. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Seasons_Your_Skin.html Seasonal affects on the skin vary depending on your skin type. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Sensitive_Skin.html Many women suffer from sensitive skin. Allergic reactions to a wide variety of chemicals can cause mild to severe skin reaction. Sensitive skin is just that, sensitivity to natural and non-natural chemicals and... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Sensitive_Skin_070905.html Sensitive skin is just that, sensitivity of the skin to natural and non-natural chemicals and pollutants. Sensitive skin is a problem especially for women who are exposed to chemicals contained in their skin and personal care products, their perfumes, and cosmetic products. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Shaving_tips_for_men.html Shaving hints, tips and products for young men with or without acne. Nicks and cuts can largely be avoided by following 6 simple steps... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Skin_Cancer.html The incidence of skin cancer has increased greatly in recent years, due in part to greater exposure to UV radiation from the sun. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Skin_care_is_a_necessity_080322.html Skin care is a vitally important part of maintaining good health generally. If you want to maintain good health into your seventies and beyond you must pay attention to and care for the health of your skin. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Skin_Care_Regime.html A professional skin care regime is one of the most important parts of maintaining your skin's health. Your skin is not a smooth surface like a sheet of glass. On the contrary, your skin is more like a riverbed, full of little lumps, bumps, crevasses and holes. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Skin_Care_Trends_2006.html The past 12 months have produced interesting trends in the skin and natural skin care industry. Skin Care Trends for 2006 are suggested and discussed in this article. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Skin_Care_Trends_2007.html Trends in skin care for 2007 will see continued, increasing demand for natural skin care products, as well as a demand for qualified Acupuncturist specialising in Cosmetic Acupuncture. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Skin_care_why_bother_080309.html Skin care is much more than just buying expensive skin care products and hoping they’ll keep the skin looking healthy and young. The skin is a living, breathing organ that reflects the body’s general state of health, irrespective of what skin care products you choose to use. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Skin_Micro-organisms.html To a micro-organism, the human skin seems very much like the planet Earth seems to us. Just like our planet, our bodies contain numerous different environments, ranging from dry deserts (e.g. the forearm) to tropical forests (e.g. the groin). http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Skin_Pores_and_Glands.html The past 12 months have produced interesting trends in the skin and natural skin care industry. Skin Care Trends for 2006 are suggested and discussed in this article. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Skin_Rash.html Skin rashes can be the result of complex internal diseases or simply the result of touching something that irritates the skin and results in a skin rash. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Skin_care_secrets_I.html http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Skin_care_secrets_II.html The secret to healthy, vibrant skin goes deeper than using skin care products. Skin care secrets (Part II) provides information about what nutrients benefit your skin... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Skin_types.html Your skin type may be oily, dry, normal, sensitive, mature or a combination. Factors influencing your skin type are discusses in this article. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Sleep_your_health_and_skin.html Sleep is a major factor influencing your over-all health and the health of your skin. According to researchers at Cornell University, there are many types of sleep problems... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Stretch_marks_in_pregnancy.html Stretch mark removal: Stretch marks are often seen in pregnancy. Removal of stretch marks naturally can be achieved using essential oils and herbal extracts – find out how you can remove stretch marks. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Sun_Protection_and_Sunscreen_070617.html Sun protection is of increasing importance, as the rate of skin cancer is on the rise. However, sunscreen lotions may not be the answer... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Sunlight_Vitamin_D_and_Your_Skin.html We hear a lot about the sun and skin cancer and while it is true that overexposure to the sun and getting sunburn is linked to skin cancer, premature aging of the skin, lines and wrinkles etc., there is an absolute need for your skin to be exposed to limited amounts of sunlight. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Top_10_Causes_of_Dermatitis_21012008.html http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/What_goes_on_your_skin.html Natural substances come in all shapes and sizes. Some are good for us and some not. Over the years we have started to pay more attention to what we eat and drink, but both skin and personal care products can be just as good or bad for us depending on what hidden ingredients they are made of. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Why_Toning_is_an_important_step.html A daily skin care regime of cleansing, toning and moisturising plays a very important part of maintaining your skin's health, vigour and appearance. All too often these days, one or more steps are sacrificed in order to save time in an otherwise time-poor day. The result of skipping one of these steps, can however be a costly one. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Why_take_a_proactive_skin_care_approach.html Taking a proactive skin care approach to maintain rather than regain the health of your skin is the only way to approach skin care and insure the long term health of your skin. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Wrinkles_and_Liver_spots.html http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Natural_Skin_Care_Articles/Your_Skin_and_Water.html Natural Skin Care Products, Therapeutic Compounds and a range of Personal Care Products using pure Essential oils and Herbal extracts and hand made by Wildcrafted Herbal Products. The following articles cover a wide range of topics on alternative medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, westsern herbal medicine, medical Aromatherapy and other allied fields http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Alternative_Medicine_Index.html Articles covering a wide aspect of alternative medicine. You can learn how to make your own products and read in-depth articles on various modalities and therapies. The aim of these articles is to provide the reader with useful information on the types of alternative / natural therapies available, what they can offer you and how you can utilise alternative medicine for your health care. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Acupuncture.html Acupuncture and moxibustion are important component procedures in traditional Chinese medicine which prevent and treat disease by puncturing certain points on the body with needles or applying heat with ignited moxa wool. Of marked efficancy and requiring but simple equipment, they have been widely popular in China and elsewhere for thousands of years. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Alternative_Medicine_vs_Natural_Therapies.html With the rising growth and popularity of alternative medicine, there is also growing confusion as to what is a true system of medicine and what is not... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Article_Chiropractic_care_for_headaches.html Chiropractic care is not just used to treat aching backs and stiff musculosceletal structure. It can treat a variety of systemic disorders based on the idea that when nerve supply to various organs is optimal, organs can and will function better and health can be restored to the patient. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Burdock.html Burdock (Arctium lappa) is a medicinal plant from the family Compositae, used by herbalists all over the world for conditions such as boils, scurvy (a disease due to vitamin C deficiency causing bleeding, gum disease and general weakness), diabetes and rheumatism. It has played a role in Native American herbal medicine and... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Echinacea.html There are several different species of Echinacea commonly used in herbal medicine, namely: Echinacea angustifolia, E. pallid and E. purpurea. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Forms_of_Chiropractic_care.html Chiropractic care is part of alternative medicine and primarily deals with subluxated vertebrae and subsequent health disorders http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Fungal_infections.html Fungal infections are caused by microscopic organisms (fungi) that can and do live on the skin. They can live on the dead tissues of the hair, nails and outer skin layers of the body and may or may not cause any problems. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Health_Benefits_Parsley.html Health Benefits of Parsley - Parsley is a highly under rated herb and is often over looked and left on the dinner plate. Yet it is one of the best sources for vitamin C, a wide range of minerals and trace elements. It will even neutralise your 'garlic breath'. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Herbal_Medicine_Introduction.html Herbal medicine is the oldest form of medicine still practiced today. Written records of Chinese herbal medicine date back many thousands of years and modern medicine still uses herbal extracts and other herbal preparations in their pharmaceutical drugs. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Herbal_Medicine_Relevant_Today.html Herbal medicine is the use of plant materials to enhance well being and treat disease. Today, tribes all over the world are still using their herbal concoctions, which have been past down through the generations. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Herbs.html Herbal Medicine has been used to describe the use of natural substances for treating of disease and various disorders. However, herbal medicine encompasses more than just the humble herb, it utilises barks, nuts, grains, and a myriad of substances that are strictly speaking not herbal in origin... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Herbs_Immune_Skin.html Herbs such as Echinacea have become very popular herbal remedies for the treatment and prevention of... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Herbs_as_medicines.html Herbs or medicinal plants have a long history in treating disease and health disorders. In traditional Chinese medicine, for example, the written history of herbal medicine goes back over 2000 years and herbalists in the West have used 'weeds' equally long to treat that which ails us. We are all familiar with the virtues of Garlic, Chamomile, Peppermint, Lavender, and other common herbs. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/How_to_make_Massage_oils.html How to make your own massage oils from basic to complex recipes http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/I_will_never_turn_50.html Youth screams at us from the advertising industry! I see women every day who apparently want to hide the fact that they aren't teenagers anymore by dressing like them, dyeing their hair and talking slang. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Insects_that_bite.html Bites from spiders, fleas, mosquitos and bee stings are common and every body gets stung or bitten by some ‘bug’ sooner or later. Mostly it’s mosquitoes or fleabites, ants or some other sting or bite from an insect or small spider and most of the time these bites will irritate the skin and little more, unless you have a particular allergy. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Lavender_(Lavandula_angustifolia).html Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is possibly the most well known of all the essential oils. Lavender was one of the favourite aromatics used by the Romans in connection with their bathing activities. Lavender comes from the Latin word lavare, which means ‘to wash’. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Lemon_Oil.html The humble Lemon has found its way into many aspects of our lives. Lemons are used for cleaning, bleaching and in washing up liquids. Lemon oil is used to ad a refreshing, uplifting sent to room deodorizers and of course, Lemon juice and Lemonade are great beverages that we all enjoy. But Lemon is much more beneficial than that and has many potent therapeutic properties http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Proactive_Medicine.html Proactive medicine is simply another term for preventative medicine. Proactive medicine aims to prevent diseases and various health problems from occurring before they manifest. As such it is really part of alternative or traditional medicine as the orthodox medical approach is far from proactive and usually is only of use once a condition has become established and is causing symptoms which can be diagnosed and identified to be a particular health condition or disease. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Psoriasis_Information_Article.html Psoriasis is a common, chronic, recurring inflammation of the skin, characterised by frequent episodes of redness and itching, with patches of thick, dry, silvery scales in one or more locations on the body. Most frequently Psoriasis affects the trunk, elbows, knees, scalp, skin folds, or fingernails... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Qiqong_vs_Cancer.html Qigong pulled me from the edge of death into a new life. It had not only made me a healthy person but also delivered me from being a sickly and handicapped person to one that could be useful to society once again. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Remedial_Massage_Therapy.html Remedial Massage Therapy can assist the body in its own healing processes, where disease or injury has occurred in muscles, connective tissues, bones, joints and internal organs. Massage can also assist healing through its effect on the psychological condition of the patient, increasing a sense of confidence, well-being and relaxation. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Skin_care_is_an_investment.html Your skin can be one of your greatest assets if it is looked after and properly cared for, or become an expensive liability. It’s all in the way you treat it. We hear a lot these days about skin care, skin care for the Metro-sexual man, anti-aging skin care, anti-wrinkle crème, and so on. But what is skin care really? http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Traditional_Chinese_Medicine.html Traditional Chinese Medicine includes a number of disciplines including herbal medicine, tai chi, acupuncture, and moxibustion. It is a complete system of medicine and is among the oldest still practiced systems of medicine in the world today. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Weeds_or_Treasures.html Herbs or medicinal plants are often considered weeds, but are they weeds, or treasures? http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Alternative_Medicine/Yellow_Dock.html Yellow Dock is one of three herbs that when used in combination produce positive results in the treatment of skin conditions such as psoriasis and others. The following articles focus on the anatomy and physiology of the human skin http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Anatomy_&_Physiology_Index.html The skin is the largest organ of the body, weighing approximately six pounds. Being the outer protective covering of the body, and being exposed to the environment, the skin is very vulnerable to growths, rashes, discolorations, cysts, burns, injuries, infections, and other disorders. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Anatomy_of_the_skin.html The skin is the body's largest organ, covering the entire outside of the body and weighing approximately six pounds. In addition to serving as a protective shield against heat, light, injury, and infection, the skin also... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Anatomy_and_Physiology/Structure_Function_Care_of_Skin.html To understand the structure and function of the human skin is important in understanding the reasons for a daily skin care regime. The skin provides important functions that affect our health generally, as well as the health of our skin... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Anatomy_and_Physiology/The_Skin.html Basic introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the skin. The following articles cover Ttopics related to medical Aromatherapy and Essential oils http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Aromatherapy_and_Essential_Oils/Aromatherapy_Index.html Articles on Aromatherapy and Essential oils, covering how to use essential oils, making natural skin care products using essential oils and much more. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Aromatherapy_and_Essential_Oils/Essential_Oils_Part_1.html Essential oils are not just used in natural skin care products and the beauty industry, but form the basis of Aromatherapy a tried and true system of treatment. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Aromatherapy_and_Essential_Oils/Essential_Oils_Part_2.html Aromatherapy makes use of Essential oils. This the second part of this 3-Part article will discuss the way essential oils effect the mind and emotions. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Aromatherapy_and_Essential_Oils/Essential_Oils_Part_3.html The third and final part of this three part series on Aromatherapy and Essential oils deals with the more esoteric aspects of Essential oils. There is a long history of Essential oils being used for spiritual purposes and in rituals. Incense is just one example of essential oils being used in religious ceremonies and for inducing a 'spiritual' environment. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Aromatherapy_and_Essential_Oils/Essential_Oils_Toxicity.html Essential oils also have therapeutic properties which can have a dramatic effect on the physiology of the body. Peppermint Oil for example has a refreshing and uplifting aroma, however, according to Robert Tisserand, it may also be used in the treatment of Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds, Nausea, Migraine, Gall stones, etc. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Aromatherapy_and_Essential_Oils/How_To_Use_Essential_Oils_Part_1_0706231.html We hear and read much about the benefits of Aromatherapy and the use of essential oils, however, rarely do we find out how and what essential oils can be used, or for which purpose... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Aromatherapy_and_Essential_Oils/How_To_Use_Essential_Oils_Part_II_0706232.html How To Use Essential Oils Part 2: How to use essential oils in different media such as water, base-oils, air, etc. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Aromatherapy_and_Essential_Oils/How_To_Use_Essential_Oils_Part_III_0706233.html In this the third and final part of our series on How to use Essential Oils we take a look at what oils to use in which situations. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Aromatherapy_and_Essential_Oils/The_Skin_Emotions_and_Essential_Oils.html Essential Oils are used in Aromatherapy and have a wide range of effects on the mind, body and spirit. Essential oils have long been used for their therapeutic as well as cosmetic properties in both the natural health care and beauty industries. The following articles cover a wide range of topics dealing with health and wellbeing, ranging from stress to the effect of toxic chemicals in hair care products http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Health_Wellness_and_LifeStyle/About_Asthma.html Information and helpful tips on how to deal with Asthma http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Health_Wellness_and_LifeStyle/Article_on_Nutrigenomics.html Nutrigenomics: The future of food? Articles introduces the concept of how food resonates with genetics in the human body. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Health_Wellness_and_LifeStyle/Diet_Exercise.html The media is full of programs about dieting, exercising and how to get rid of those unwanted kilograms. There are shows that take a number of celebrates to a beautiful health resort and over a period of time they loose a remarkable amount of weight, become fitter and look healthier. However most of us can not afford such luxury and are left to figure out how we can do it without the Doctor on hand, the personal trainer pushing us all day long, the cuisine prepared by resort chefs. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Health_Wellness_and_LifeStyle/Hair_Dyes_Do_They_Cause_Cancer.html Hair Dyes have been linked by scientist as being a possible cause of several different cancers. While there is some debate over the 'real' danger to humans, this research spells danger to people who are frequently exposed to particular hair colous and dyes http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Health_Wellness_and_LifeStyle/How_to_achieve_your_goals.html As we are approaching another New Year, many of us are making New Year Resolutions. New Year resolutions are goals... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Health_Wellness_and_LifeStyle/Impacts_of_Stress.html Stress impacts your health whether you are aware of the stress in your life or not, you will be subjected to it and you need tools to help you reduce it. This articles covers aspects of stress and how to minimize it. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Health_Wellness_and_LifeStyle/Natural_Eco-friendly_Skin_Care_Products.html Increasingly, people are becoming aware of the benefits of using natural, eco-friendly skin and personal care products. But why does the use of environmentally friendly products benefit our health? What has sustainable use of natural resources got to do with the quality of skin and personal care products and why should we care? These are just some of the questions the thinking pubic is asking. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Health_Wellness_and_LifeStyle/Natural_Hair_Care_What_Are_You_Putting_On_Your_Hair_070903.html Ingredients in Hair Care Products can clean your hair and leave it looking like you just steped out of a salon. But have you given any thought to what ingredients you have just subjected your health to? > The following articles focus on the different stages of pregnancy and how they affect the woman's body and her skin http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Pregnancy/First_Trimester.html The first trimester of pregnancy is a time of different, new experiences ranging from excitement and joy to pain, anxiety and frustration. It is a time when many reassess their life’s purpose and their roles and often, the expectant mother faces not just mental and emotional challenges, but faces major physical changes and challenges. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Pregnancy/Second_Trimester.html Pregnancy - The second trimester of pregnancy, that is weeks 14 through 27 are generally considered the best part of pregnancy. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Pregnancy/Third_Trimester.html Pregnancy - The third trimester of pregnancy, that is weeks 28 through 40 is an exiting time for you, your family and your baby. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Pregnancy/Parenting.html Parenthood is scary, challenging, rewarding, trying, educational, emotional, enjoyable, fun, sad, and every other conceivable emotion, plus probably some that don't have a name for as yet. Every parent knows the trials and tribulations of being a parent and the many joys and challenges parenting introduces into your life. > The following articles are from the scientific literature and cover several areas of alternative medicine, research into essential oils, herbal medicine, and other related topics http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Scientific_Research/Acne_vulgaris_Aetiology.html Acne vulgaris is one of the most common skin diseases, reported prevalence of acne varies from 35% to 90% of adolescents... http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Scientific_Research/Aromatherapy_Rheumatoid.html Essential oils and other  aromatherapy preparations can bring relief to many problems experienced by patients diagnosed with disorders in the rheumatoid family. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Scientific_Research/Clinical_Aromatherapy.html Clinical Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for expected outcomes that are measurable and is a therapy that is used as part of nursing care. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Scientific_Research/Datura_alba.html Datura, also known as Thornapple is, like the Henbane, a member of the order Solanceae. It belongs to the genus Datura, which consists of fifteen species, distributed throughout the warmer portion of the whole world. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Scientific_Research/Diabetes_use_of_herbal_extracts.html Treatment of diabetes using herbal extracts. Ginseng, Mulberry and other herbs have shown to be useful in the treatment of diabetes. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Scientific_Research/Hahnemann_The_Lancet.html Homeopathy has its champions and critics alike, however it is amazing how sometimes the skepticism defies reason or fair play, even at the highest level of academia. The article below is a good example of how ever academia can be ruled by emotions. http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Articles/Scientific_Research/Milkweed_for_skin_cancer.html Skin cancer is a growing problem in Australia and world wide. Skin cancer is most often associated with over exposure to the sun and resulting sundamge to the skin's cells, causing changes in DNA of the skin cells.