Most plastic surgeons and dermatologists believe that retinoids are the most proven anti-aging creams today. Retinoids can be divided into prescription-strength tretinoin (aka Retin-A) or over-the-counter strength retinol. So which one do you choose? Tretinoin has been vigorously tested and scientifically confirmed to thicken the skin, increase collagen, reduce fine lines, lighten sun spots, and even […]
I hope you are having a good week! I recently met up with an old friend who’s begun to suffer the effects of memory loss. It was quite concerning. So I thought this week I’d share with you some tips on improving your brain and preventing memory loss. Although dementia is scary, the good news […]
I hate to say it, but summer is officially over. I am as sad as you are. Now that autumn is upon us, I thought I’d take some time this week to give you some tips on how to care for your skin now that the summer is over. 1. Sun spots? Combine IPL with […]
I hope you’re having a great day. I recently returned from a conference in San Diego with some of the top holistic health practitioners in the United States. There are some interesting things happening, so I thought I’d share some with you. 1. Energy Healing – Have you ever wondered what a Reiki Master is? How about […]
It’s still summer, so cellulite is still on the minds of many women (and some men!) With that in mind, I thought I’d write a blog post about how to holistically treat this common issue. Surveys reveal that nearly 90% of women and 10% of men have cellulite. So what exactly is cellulite? Put simply, […]
There has been a lot of news in plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine recently. Here are some things that you really need to know! 1. The FDA has issued a recall of Allergan Biocell textured (Style 410 and 468) breast implants. These implants have been determined to have a higher risk of ALCL (anaplastic large cell lymphoma) […]
Keto. Paleo. Vegetarian. Vegan. Mediterranean. There is a lot of debate among nutritionists, dieticians, and physicians about which diet is best for your health. Should you eat meat? What about bread? Is dairy bad for you? What types of fat should you eat? Like the vast majority of doctors, I wasn’t taught anything about nutrition […]
Breast Implant Illness, or BII, is one of the hottest topics in plastic surgery today. Breast implant illness refers to a constellation of symptoms that some women appear to develop after undergoing breast augmentation with implants. These symptoms include fatigue, muscle and joint pain, brain fog, fevers, rashes, and hair loss. Until recently, there have […]
I recently returned from the annual Mindshare Summit, a gathering of 500 of the top holistic healthcare practitioners in the United States. This is where I’ve met such influential alternative health experts as Dr. Terry Wahls (internist who reversed her MS using the power of food), Dave Asprey (the founder of Bulletproof butter coffee) and […]
Have you considered going gluten-free? If not, I encourage you to consider trying it. Going gluten-free is a recent health trend, but it’s also a must for people with sensitivities or an intolerance to the protein. It can cause anything from fatigue and skin rashes to gastrointestinal problems like malnutrition and malabsorption. I believe a […]
