In today’s healthcare system, we see integrated healthcare and integrative medicine. This approach to illness is defined by a collaboration of multiple healthcare professionals and medicines, from allopathic to homoeopathic. This allows for a more multifaceted, patient-centred approach as it encompasses research and techniques from western medicine, eastern medicine, multiple cultures and newer developments. It … Read more
For as long as most of us can remember, we have consistently been taught to cleanse our skin twice daily – once in the morning, and again in the evenings. But are we washing our faces too heavy-handedly? This is a contentious topic that incites debate between many different skin professionals. While there are countless … Read more
April Brodie Integrated Facialist could not be more thrilled to announce its brand new partnership with Rationale, whose revolutionary reputation precedes it. Up until recently, the luxury brand; whose history is entrenched in cosmetic medicine and highly precise scientific formulation, has been offered exclusively by medical aesthetic physicians and through its flagship stores. Now, its … Read more
Inflammation may be one of the most significant causes of ageing, and overall decline in skin health. And the worst part – you likely won’t notice that it is occurring. So what is inflammation, and what can we do to prevent it leading to premature signs of ageing? Understanding inflammation When you think of inflammation, … Read more
Rosacea is a highly complex inflammatory skin condition that can range from mild to severe. There are countless serums and treatments on the market that promise the world when it comes to rosacea, that unfortunately (in most cases) overpromise and under-deliver. Despite decades of research, there is still no clear consensus among the scientific community … Read more
The relationship between gut health and skin health has been investigated more and more prevalently over the past several years, and we are beginning to really understand just how closely linked the two really are. So why is it that our gut has such an impact on the health and appearance of our skin? Let’s … Read more
While the mysteries of sleep, its exact mechanisms, and how and why we need it are yet to be completely understood, decades of research has shown that it is extremely important for our health. And although we all have those friends of family members who insist that they only new a few hours of sleep … Read more
With a beauty landscape so flooded with options, it can be a real struggle to decide which is really best for you. differentiating quality, effective products that will give you results from products that may not is difficult enough, let alone deciding which active ingredients you should be incorporating. And there are SO many to … Read more
When it comes to skin, dry and dehydrated are terms that are often used interchangeably, unfortunately even by some professional skin therapists! However, they are two very different things. Here we discuss some of the key differences, and how you can use this knowledge to improve your home skincare regime and overall skin health. Dry … Read more