Recently I’ve noticed that many of my patients are suffering from what I call “sick skin.” Their complexion looks dull and tired. It’s lost that glow we all associate with youth and good health. Sick skin comes from living in a modern world full of thousands of man-made chemicals. Those… Read More
I just have to look outside my door here in South Florida to find one the most potent and versatile anti-aging plants on earth. For many years I’ve been advising my patients here at the Wellness Center to keep an aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) plant in their house or garden. It comes in… Read More
My Indian guide stopped suddenly. We were trekking through the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. He reverently pointed out a beautiful tree with intense pink trumpet flowers. He called it 'Tajy' which means 'The Divine Tree.' Later I learned this was the taheebo tree (Tabebuia Impetiginosa). Many… Read More
Feeling stressed? Your skin may be feeling it, too. In fact, stress is one of the most common factors that cause your skin and body to age. Chronic stress has been proven to affect your health negatively.1 It can also accelerate the aging of your cells because your telomeres shorten at the end of… Read More
Pregnancy - what a wonderful and unpredictable time! During pregnancy, most women expect that pregnant glow. But as many new moms can tell you, there are some things people just don't talk about during pregnancy, like stretch marks, hormonal acne, and even facial hair. Yikes! These changes are… Read More
Some of the most common ingredients I see in "designer" cosmetics are actually chemicals - polysorbates, propylene glycol, sodium laurel, and parabens. What you may not know is that these expensive ingredients are actually the same dangerous chemicals listed under “hazardous materials” on… Read More
I was running some errands in the mall this summer and saw a woman who looked fairly young walking toward me. Her face was soft and smooth. Her skin fairly glowed. But as she got closer, I glanced down. Immediately, my opinion changed. “Well over 50,” I guessed... in spite of a face that said… Read More
The Trick Is to Stop “Taking Care” of Your Skin! In spite of your best efforts, your skin gets a little drier every year. You can see lines and wrinkles forming. And your skin isn’t as soft and smooth as it used to be. The secret to younger, smoother skin may not be what you… Read More
Dear Beauty Conscious Reader, I can’t tell you how many of my patients come in and tell me they still wash their faces with soap or other harsh cleansers. And many skip toning and moisturizing all together. Or don’t do anything at all. But this isn’t the way you’re going to get the… Read More
