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It’s the age-old problem that women have struggled with since puberty, one that I myself have battled for many years, adult acne and hormonal acne. The truth is, there’s no topical cure for hormonal acne because hormonal acne is caused by an internal imbalance. There are many topical acne treatments or home remedies for acne you can use to lessen, heal and help prevent hormonal breakouts but the ultimate solution is to bring balance to your hormones.  If you struggle with skin issues you’ve probably tried from topical treatments to antibiotics, however, there’s no shortage of acne-fighting solutions out there,...

Purple corn is a native maize variety from Peru. It is botanically the same as regular corn, except that it produces the deepest shades of purple compared to any other food.   This purple color of Purple Corn [PC] is due to its high concentration of polyphenols, these substances give flavor and color to the Plantae kingdom. Polyphenols have been studied in the nutritional area because of its antioxidants properties. An antioxidant brings multiple benefits when consumed, not only does it fights-off free radicals, which are molecules that can damage cells but also acts as an anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and most...

From low-calorie content to high fiber, Yacon is a tuberous root similar to a sweet potato that can help bring balance to gut health. This ancient root consumption is dated as far back as the Moche era (700 BCE) taking part in sacred ceremonies in the Inca Empire celebrations. Once considered as mystical food now its benefits are backed up by science. Yacon can be eaten raw and is very refreshing, the reason for which the Andean people consider it as a fruit. Unlike other tubers, its calorie content is very low, because it has a special type of sugar,...