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Jeanette Jacknin

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Renowned Board Certified Dermatologist Dr. Jeanette Jacknin has distinguished herself as a well-respected physician, author, speaker, consultant and entrepreneur. She was one of the first holistic dermatologists to see that diet, herbs,homeopathy and mind-body medicine can also be used for the skin.

Dr. Jacknin is the author of the 400 pg. classic book, Smart Medicine for Your Skin, published by Penguin Putnam over a decade ago, in 2001. It is now available in e-book form at http://www.drjacknin.com In addition, Dr. Jacknin has contributed to an abundance of articles published in numerous high profile magazines, such as Body and Soul, Better Homes and Gardens, Reader’s Digest, Natural Health, Shape, and Women’s World. She has been featured on many radio programs and has also been interviewed on television for a news segment on essential oils.

Dr. Jacknin launched her J.J.M.D. Botanical Dermatology Skin Care line for younger, more healthy-looking skin in fall of 2008. You can find it at http://www.JJMDskincare.com. 

She is also an experienced speaker, having given national presentations at Supply Side West, A4M, and HBA trade shows in Las Vegas, Orlando, San Jose, and NYC.

Currently, she is nationally sought out as a consultant to cosmeceutical companies such as Neutrogena's Naturals and other health and beauty corporations.

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    Controversial Alternative Heart Treatment Shows Hint of Benefit

    MONDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- A controversial alternative treatment known as chelation therapy, in which a special infusion seeks to remove heavy metals from the body, did show modest benefits for heart patients, researchers report.

    The trial -- the first large, long-term study of it...Full Article

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    Acupuncture Might Ease Fatigue Linked to Breast Cancer

    FRIDAY, Nov. 2 (HealthDay News) -- Offering breast cancer patients a relatively short regimen of acupuncture alongside standard treatment can help alleviate some of the crippling fatigue that often accompanies the disease, according to a new study.

    The magnitude of help that patients unde...Full Article

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    Spirituality Central to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Study Finds

    FRIDAY, Oct. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Spirituality is the key to successful treatment using traditional Chinese medicine, a new study says.

    Researchers analyzed the origins and development of traditional Chinese medicine, and concluded that it is profoundly influenced by Chinese philosophy ...Full Article

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    Jeanette Jacknin answered:
    What are some skin care products that promote healthy skin?
    There are many natural products which promote healthy skin. More and more people are turning to...  Full Post
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    Meditation May Help Fight Loneliness, Study Says

    FRIDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) -- A simple form of meditation can help stave off feelings of loneliness and may cut the body's inflammatory response -- which can trigger serious illness -- to distressing emotions, a small new study suggests.

    Researchers from the University of Californi...Full Article

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    Hi Jeanette, good luck on your journey
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    How do gentle skin care products help reduce rosacea itching?

    Feverfew has been studied in the lab and in patients and found to be very effective in the control of rosacea. It reduces inflammation, protects against free radicals, and calms and soothes compromised skin, helping to reduce itching. Feverfew is a small bush with citrus-scented leaves and small, white, daisy-like

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    Jeanette Jacknin answered:
    What skin care products help reduce wrinkling?

    RetinA is the proven topical that really does help reduce wrinkling. But there are many natural anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory products that help too. Inflammation is the final pathway of many diseases including aging of the skin. Pomegranate and soy are two such ingredients with known antioxidant

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    Jeanette Jacknin answered:
    Can adults get acne?

    Yes, in fact, adult acne is very common in women in their 40's, especially around the chin and mouth. For some, an imbalance in both male and female hormones can cause breakouts, or they may be the result of an overproduction of male hormone. For women, this can happen during pregnancy, perimenopause,

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  • Jeanette Jacknin
    Jeanette Jacknin answered:
    How do gentle skin care products help reduce rosacea itching?

    Feverfew has been studied in the lab and in patients and found to be very effective in the control of rosacea. It reduces inflammation, protects against free radicals, and calms and soothes compromised skin, helping to reduce itching. Feverfew is a small bush with citrus-scented leaves and small, white, daisy-like

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    Jeanette Jacknin answered:
    What are some skin care products that promote healthy skin?

    There are many natural products which promote healthy skin. More and more people are turning to natural plant products to help their skin look beautiful and young. Aloe vera, chamomile, tea tree oil, and emu oil are just a few natural products that help make your skin gorgeous.

     Aloe vera has been

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