Are you taking fish oil capsules? I wouldn’t be surprised. Hundreds of studies prove omega-3s decrease your risk of heart disease. They also reduce the kind of inflammation that leads to chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, arthritis, and even Alzheimer’s disease. But there’s a dark side… Read More
Did you know your skin is just like a sponge? Whatever you put on the outside inevitably ends up inside. As an integrative dermatologist, I’m always reminding my patients that skin is a two-way street. What starts out on your plate eventually shows up on your face. Drinking plenty of water and… Read More
Friday, November 22, 2013 “How can I get rid of these spots on my hands?” That’s one question I get asked a lot here at the clinic. Maybe it’s because we’re in the “Sunshine State.” But if you’ve tried countless moisturizers and anti-aging serums without relief, there could… Read More
Keep Your Age A Secret Is your skin giving away your age? I’m not talking about wrinkles or bags. Do you know what really gives away a woman’s age? Skin tone. When I see splotches of uneven color, or spots from old acne scars, or sunspots from too many hours outside – well, the secret’s… Read More
Honey reminds me of romance. I call my dearest friends honey when I want to remind them how sweet they are to me. But I also use honey for healing. Ayurvedic practitioners in India have used honey for nearly 5,000 years. Ayurveda is a holistic health system that evolved in ancient India. The term… Read More
This Is Not Aloe Vera, But... Dear Beauty Reader, Shea butter, aloe vera, jojoba, chamomile... at one point, all of these seemed like exotic miracles to keep your skin soft and smooth. Now everyone knows what they are, so there’s no mystery anymore. Especially aloe vera. You’ve seen it in… Read More
Top Anti-Aging Foods for Beautiful Skin Dear Beauty Reader, Today, I’ll share three of my favorite anti-aging foods with you that are also great for your skin. Adding these foods to your diet is a helpful first step to getting the anti-aging nutrients you need to look good, feel good and… Read More
Just one day dashing around Cuzco, and I’m breathing a little hard. Peru’s “second city” is more than 11,000 feet up, and the oxygen is thin. My guide and I have visited countless outdoor markets and artisan stalls, seeking traditional herbs. By mid-afternoon, I think we’ve been to every… Read More
Boniva, Fosamax, Actonel, and those other drugs for thinning bones have become really big business for big pharma. Now it appears that whole system has provided more profit for the drug companies than benefit for the patients. A German research team recently dug a little deeper with a disturbing… Read More
