In my practice, I often have patients who come to me about visible signs of aging. After wrinkles and sagging skin, the next most common skin concerns patients would like to improve are darkened (hyperpigmented) skin patches and growths, and…
There’s tons of evidence out there that eating mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains — a plant-based diet free of processed food — can help prevent and even cure many conditions, from eczema to arthritis to diabetes and heart disease.…
“Old-fashioned” often means “high-quality,” and too often, we sacrifice quality for the sake of convenience. Unfortunately, that convenience also often presents a number of health risks. And there’s one aspect of our morning ritual — spreading that store-bought shaving cream…
Showering less may seem counterintuitive, especially during a pandemic, but doctors are saying that waiting days or even weeks between showers might actually be better for our health. Showering every day might not be necessary and could even be harmful.…
By now, we’ve all heard stories of bottles of hand sanitizer flying off store shelves as worries about Coronavirus escalate in the U.S. In fact, sales of sanitizer have skyrocketed compared to last year. And, it’s no wonder with the…
Staying active is essential for maintaining overall health and vitality and the quality of life. However, sore, achy, or swollen joints can keep many people from being as active as they would like. Sometimes, joint problems can be attributed to…
Are you tired of dealing with stubborn cellulite, especially after 50? You’re not alone. Cellulite can strike anyone – athletes, clean eaters, couch potatoes, and junk food lovers alike. However, the good news is that you don’t have to accept…
Cracked, callused, dry, and painful heels can leave you feeling embarrassed, reluctant to show your feet in sandals, and even make you feel older than you are. You’re not alone; over 20% of Americans, which equates to 44 million people,…
Vitamin D, known as the “sunshine vitamin,” is essential for maintaining a healthy body. It is synthesized when your skin cells absorb ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from the sun, creating a reaction that enables your body to produce vitamin D.…
Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, affects around 7.5 million people in the U.S. alone. It arises as an immune system reaction that produces an inflammatory response, which can worsen through various triggers, including dietary factors. Many people are unaware…
It’s time to shine the spotlight on a powerful, yet often overlooked ingredient that can give you that youthful, radiant skin you’ve been searching for: carrot seed oil. This essential oil boasts numerous benefits for your skin, including smoothing wrinkles,…
In an age where skin cancer is a real and present danger, you surely have a bottle of high SPF sunscreen on hand to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful rays. While this seems like the safe and responsible thing…