In June of 2015, the FDA approved a dermal filler (Radiesse) for a previously off-label use: injection into the hands. In May of 2018, they approved another (Restylane Lyft). The FDA is finally catching up with what many doctors and aestheticians have been doing for years — using fillers to make aging hands look plumper […]
(Sea) Vegetables are Good For You Sure, Mom always told us to eat our vegetables — but perhaps we didn’t realize this applied to sea vegetables, too. Seaweed is highly nutritious, with some people going so far as to label it a superfood. When eaten, it provides concentrated doses of minerals and vitamins, including calcium, […]
Grapes. Berries. Pistachios. Cocoa. Plums. Peanuts. Japanese knotweed. And of course, red wine. These are all natural sources of resveratrol — a compound produced by plants in response to stress or harsh environments. If resveratrol helps protect plants, can it help protect our bodies, too? The miracle of resveratrol A few years ago, resveratrol really […]
It’s been ingrained in us since childhood — apples are good for you. Now, as adults, it’s time to revisit our days of youth… by indulging in the humble apple. In skincare, apple extract is a powerful ingredient for anti-aging. You may see it listed as Pyrus Malus Extract in an ingredient list. Any part […]
Ever been stung by a bee? Not fun. But what about putting bee venom on your face? Royalty, celebrities, and countless other women have been doing it for years. Here’s why. Why Bee Venom? No one wants to be stung by a bee. It hurts! But if you take the sting out of the bee […]
People become vegetarians or vegans for a multitude of reasons. These include animal rights, dietary restrictions because of health problems, and the devastating environmental impact of meat and dairy industries. But what’s the difference between a vegetarian and a vegan? Here’s a little info to help sort you sort it out. There are many types […]
What you eat and drink shows up on your face. Be it a bit of extra body fat, wrinkles from dehydration or consuming too much sugar or scaly patches from drinking too much alcohol. The ideal diet for beautiful healthy skin is as follows… Drink plenty of filtered (preferably alkaline) water this hydrates you inside […]
One of the first noticeable signs of aging is volume loss in the mid-face. As we age, the facial structure flattens causing skin to sag and the apples of the cheeks to become non existent. This is often accentuated by deep nasolabial folds and marionette lines around the mouth. Many patients come in asking us […]
What if you could extend your life and youth by minimizing calories 2 days a week? Would you do it? The good news is, it does and it can! I do it (but then again, I will do anything to stay looking youthful and young :). Intermittent fasting is on trend right now. By restricting […]
There are small steps you can take to super charge your anti-aging regimen! Try calorie restriction 2 days a week. Eating 500 calories twice a week promotes cell autophagy which has been proven to improve longevity. It rids the body of unhealthy cells and helps promote life extension. Exercise at moderate intensity for 2.5 hours […]
