Ringworm is one of the most common skin infections, and it’s notoriously difficult to treat. The fungus that causes ringworm, called dermatophytes, thrives in warm, moist environments. This includes the hair follicles and sebaceous glands (the oil-producing areas on the face), which makes ringworm a very challenging condition to manage. What are some of the […]
Spanish Lavender (Lavandula stoechas), also known as French lavender or butterfly lavender, is a species of flowering plant in the mint family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and has naturalized in many other places throughout the world. Spanish lavender is a drought-tolerant, evergreen perennial that grows to about 30 cm in height. The […]
True lavender, also known as lavandula angustifolia, has been used for centuries as a fragrance oil, but it’s only recently that people have been discovering the plethora of health benefits that lavender, in its natural state of essential oil, possesses. Using it in aromatherapy lists wonderful benefits that include reducing anxiety, tension headaches, and promoting […]
I remember summers at the cottage in a little sleepy town, about an hour north of Toronto. Blackfly season was in May and June. Blackflies are like mosquitos, but amped up a few levels. They leave a itchy and painful welt, and seem to be even more aggressive than their biting cousin. They take no […]