I wish you could see it this morning … my yard is a riot of hibiscus colors. When I smell the flowers it brings me right back to Bali. Hibiscus is a holy flower there, and traditional healers use it often for its wide-ranging healing power. There's more about it in my book, Healing Herbs of… Read More
Category: Anti-Aging
The Anti-Aging Skin Hormone
When your estrogen levels are out of whack, you know it. You can have low energy, mood swings, hot flashes, and gain belly fat. And your libido? That can turn into a faint memory. Before any of that happens, however, your body has an early warning system. It’s your skin. Estrogen can make the… Read More
Is Extra Fat Making You Older?
Did you know that your telomeres are extremely sensitive to the amount of fat you have? I just read about this and wanted to share it with you right away. I had a lot of time during my flights on the way to Africa to catch up on new research, and here’s what I found. It’s from a brand new… Read More
Fun in the Winter Sun
Summer has ended, and that means a little less fun in the sun for most of us. But it also means you should plan to get out in the sunshine when you can over the winter months. For starters, the sun just makes you feel good – if you haven’t become afraid of it. Many of my… Read More
Secret anti-aging agent
If you’re anything like me, you know melatonin as something that can help you sleep better. And, like I was, you may be surprised to learn that melatonin could be one of the best little-known secrets of anti-aging. But it’s not about beauty sleep. So what exactly is melatonin? Melatonin is… Read More
Drugs and Anti-Aging
Sometimes patients come to me with what they call “symptoms of old age.” But often they’re not symptoms at all. They’re side effects. Here’s what I mean: Prescription drugs cause side effects that look a lot like “aging.” Research shows some drugs cause major cellular damage. They… Read More
Natural Bamboo Extract for Hair, Skin and Nails
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="267"] In Chinese culture the bamboo plant is a symbol of longevity, and has been used in Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years.[/caption] For more than 2,000 years, Chinese medicine has used one single ingredient for younger-looking hair, skin, and… Read More
Nature Is Better But…
Nature is better until proven otherwise. It’s a small pearl of wisdom that I’ve gained in the years of being in medical practice. Yet, although this may seem self-evident, what is “natural” has become the issue. We live in an unnatural world… and not only that, we’ve kind of erased our… Read More
The Brazilian Aphrodisiac
Talk about a double standard… When it comes to help in the bedroom, men get all the attention. There’s a huge industry built around improving sexual performance. Today I want to balance the scales. On one of my trips, I discovered a gentle all-natural aid to help women enjoy a better sex… Read More