There are a number of treatments that are being advertised and hyped which I’m not 100% on board with (yet). Here are some of those, and my thoughts on each. 1. Facial muscle stimulation – Have you heard of microcurrent facials? These have been around for many years and are performed in medspas but also at […]
I turned 50 on Halloween. Yes, I’ve entered my fifties, and although I know it’s a blessing to get older (since the alternative isn’t so appealing), I wish I was 30 (or even 40) again. That being said, I feel great, but know that I need to take care of myself in order to continue […]
Anti-aging experts are in agreement that one of the most powerful things you can do to increase your longevity is to fast. Giving your body a break from eating can increase the process of autophagy, or intra-cellular renewal. This can essentially clean out your cells of intracellular waste products, allowing them to function more effectively. […]
Skin cycling is the newest trend in skin care. Have you heard of it? It’s a term coined by my good friend, dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe. Although based on established principles, all of which I share on these blogs, skin cycling is a way to combine active treatments with rest periods in a simple formula […]
Autumn is right around the corner. Are you ready for cooler weather? Now is a great time to start reversing any damage your skin received while out in the sun these past few months. Here are two of the most common signs of aging that take place during the summer and the best ways to […]
Here are some pretty interesting new items in plastic surgery that I think you’ll find interesting! 1. Today the FDA approved the latest cosmetic botulinum toxin called Daxxify. This injectable neurotoxin has been in development for years, so it’s great that the FDA finally acted on its application. Daxxify is touted as having a longer duration […]
Who doesn’t want a kissable pucker? Unfortunately mouths are highly prone to the effects of aging, but there are ways to reverse that clock, and a younger-looking mouth can do a lot to make the whole face look more youthful! The most obvious sign of aging is thinning of the lips, as young people generally […]
It happens – we’re so busy we forget to wear sunscreen or re-apply it throughout the day, and our skin becomes sunburned. Although sunburns come with many different qualities – stinging, itching, dryness, flaking, burning – typically we want relief from it all as fast as possible. Instead of reaching for medications or creams filled […]
Doctors, health coaches, and influencers are recommending supplements that provide a myriad of benefits for your health and body, but what is the truth? I’ve got the answers you’ve been looking for! Here are the supplements I think virtually everyone should take. These can help improve your skin and joints, make you feel healthier, and have […]
It finally got me. Yes, after more than two years of testing negative I was diagnosed with that darn virus last week. Amy and I visited Nashville for a few days, and although we were careful I must have contracted it there. My symptoms started with a scratchy throat, followed by upper respiratory congestion, then […]
