Archive for December 2018
December 7th, 2018 by Dr. Hannah Sivak
I made 100 grams of she butter “mousse” like this. I added 50 grams of refined shea butter into a plastic cup compatible with my electric beater with the whip attachment. Heated it in the microwave until almost melted. Don’t over do it! Out of the microwave I added 50 grams of rosehip oil and mixed well. Left it to cool down in the kitchen (room temperature). Took a long bath (this is important for the success of the recipe!). When I came out it was still liquid. When it started to thicken I used the whip attachment and whipped the mix. If nothing happens, let it cool a bit…
December 5th, 2018 by Dr. Hannah Sivak
Bacteria are so intricately enmeshed with the human body that, for some purposes, they could be considered part of it. This relationship starts as soon as a baby makes its way through the birth canal, collecting bacteria, virus and mold as he/she comes out. Because the microbiome is so important to our health, I want to discuss the bacteria associated with the skin. The skin microbiome is the complex community of bacteria, viruses, and fungus that live in and on our skin. Most of the microbiome, most of the time, is useful and necessary (no, I don’t like the after-gym odor either). This microbiome is best left alone unless its…