Monthly Archives: November 2011

Top Ten Foods for Skin #7: Hail Hail to Kale!

By Dr. McLean Sheperd | Published: November 16, 2011

Colors are the clue to the new discovery of medicine that we call phytonutrients.  Just as vitamins were once “discovered” – about 100 years ago –  we are now realizing a whole new class of medicine within our food and it is what makes the subtle variations in the color of plants. My prediction is [...]

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Top Ten Foods for SKIN: #6 Brazil Nuts

By Dr. McLean Sheperd | Published: November 1, 2011

The Brazil nut tree’s yellow flowers contain very sweet nectar and can only be pollinated by very specific large bees with a tongue long enough to negotiate the complex coiled flower. For this reason, the Brazil nut’s reproduction depends on the presence of  a specific exotic white orchid which attracts the specific giant, fuzzy bumblebee [...]

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  • Dr. McLean Sheperd

    Dr. McLean Sheperd, of Sheperd Integrative Dermatology, is a board certified dermatologist, advocating a whole body approach to skin wellness. Dr. Sheperd pairs traditional practices with holistic and organic healing for a comprehensive and tailored treatment plan based on individual patient needs.