Have you heard of the Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD)? It’s currently all the rage in holistic health circles. Scientific studies have shown that fasting can result in major anti-aging benefits by promoting autophagy. Autophagy is the process where damaged cell components are replaced with newly generated, functional ones from activated stem cells. It’s like an old […]
What is the best injectable filler? This is a question I’m asked nearly every day. The answer is: It’s not that simple. Twenty years ago we had one injectable filler: collagen. Today we have a plethora of fillers, all with their own specific properties that make each one great for a certain part of the […]
Do you get stressed out? I know I do, and a lot of my patients do as well. I’ve always been disheartened by how many of my new patients are on anti-anxiety medications. Some of these medications are addictive, like benzodiazepines, and can be dangerous when combined with alcohol and other prescription drugs. So do […]
2017 was an exciting time for holistic plastic surgery! Word spread across the country about the benefits of a whole-foods, plant-based diet to reverse disease and slow aging. New injectable fillers, like Restylane Defyne and Restylane Refyne, hit the market, giving doctors and patients even more options to turn back the clock. And non-invasive fat […]
I’d like to share with you the benefits of essential oils and a great recipe from my friend, Dr. Mariza Snyder, an essential oil expert. For those of you who are curious about essential oils, but haven’t tried using them, here’s the scoop: Essential oils can be an all-natural alternative to using toxic chemicals and […]
