My new patient M.K. came to me feeling like her skin was dull and gray, and dry. She told me no other doctor could help her. So when she came to me, she was a little frustrated. As I spoke more with her she mentioned in passing that her bladder had begun “acting up.” That’s how she put it.… Read More
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One Daily Teaspoon Reverses Skin Aging
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
Skin Cell “Senescence” – Why You DO NOT Want It And How to Stop It
Have you ever heard the term senescence? It’s a synonym for aging. Why is this important to you? Because it means your skin no longer produces enough new, healthy cells and begins to sag, wrinkle and look older. But there’s a plant nutrient not very well known in the West that offsets this… Read More
Seal In Moisture with China’s Anti-Aging Flower
Traditional Chinese doctors have a secret anti-aging treatment for skin. They’ve been using it for more than 2,500 years. This herbal remedy soothes inflammation and infection. It calms itching and burns. In the 17th century this herb finally made its way to Europe. The great Swedish botanist… Read More
Liquid gold for your skin
It’s sometimes called “Liquid Gold” because the oil is so prized. When I went to Africa I saw mothers rub it on newborn babies’ skin, women brush it into their hair. People even sprinkle it on their couscous because the oil is not only good for your skin and hair, but it’s also healthy to… Read More
My Brazilian “Beach Beauty Secret” Gives You Supermodel Skin
It’s no surprise Brazilian models dominate the runways and the covers of the world’s most glamorous fashion magazines. But did you know these women have a secret that makes their skin soft, sensual and mesmerizing to men all over the world? I’ve seen it first hand. I go to Brazil as often as… Read More
Facelift in a bottle?
I first met my patient Penny more than 20 years ago. Her youngest son was off to college. She had just become an empty nester. I asked if that explained her red eyes. “Are you kidding?” she laughed. “I’ve been looking forward to this for years. Now that we’re free, my husband and I have… Read More
An Orange A Day Keeps The Plastic Surgeon Away
When I was in my 20s I heard about collagen. It was being used by celebrities to get fuller lips and smoother looking skin. To be honest, I thought it was something foreign and I didn’t want anything to do with it. Later I came to learn that we have collagen in our bodies but would not realize… Read More
The Perfect Choice for Healthier, More Beautiful Skin
I’m trekking through the heart of the Peruvian jungle, sweat running down my face and back. Giant mosquitoes buzz us as we hack our way through the underbrush. Slowly but surely, we make our way higher and higher… At last my companion gives a shout. “Here it is,” he calls to me in Spanish.… Read More