You had to be there — the conference room exploded with laughter after Carol, a member of my team, made this announcement: “My spouse told me to throw out our mattress because it’s making me fat.” I admit this statement sounds crazy at first. But when you think about it, it makes perfect… Read More
As one of the first board-certified anti-aging doctors in the world, I've had the privilege of being at the forefront of telomere biology. And I've followed the latest advances closely with a view to applying these new developments to the treatment of my own patients at my wellness clinic here… Read More
Many of the women who come to see me in my Wellness Center have one goal in mind. They want to look younger. Some are willing to do whatever it takes. But many draw the line at surgery – and I agree with them. I tell them something that no plastic surgeon ever will… There is a safe,… Read More
A sleepless night can add years to your face. Your mirror gives away just how bad your night was. You see dark circles, hollow eyes, and sunken cheeks. Your skin sags. Yesterday’s fine lines are today’s deep wrinkles. For many years science has been trying to explain why “beauty rest” is so… Read More
In my years of practice I’ve seen a lot of things I would never have guessed I’d see. Like this that I heard just the other day and knocked me back in my chair. My new vice president L.O. came in my office for a meeting and told me, “I drove through my garage door on Saturday. Didn’t even… Read More
Dear Beauty Conscious Reader, What can erase wrinkles in only 8 hours and doesn’t cost a cent? Sleep! Getting enough sleep is good for your health, but it’s great for your skin. Think of sleep as your nightly face lift. You’re giving your skin a chance to repair itself. While you’re… Read More
Even though they may not look so pretty, dark circles under your eyes aren’t something I worry about. And you shouldn’t either. In most cases, dark circles aren’t caused by a medical problem. And the solution is usually quick and easy. For me they show up when I’m not getting enough… Read More
Do you consider yourself to be a perfectionist? I must admit, I have a bit of a perfectionist streak in me. It's something I'm learning to resist. In fact, Dr. Mollie Marti, founder of BestLifeDesign.com, suggested that I "strive for excellence, not perfection." I let that sink in and realized we… Read More
People are always asking me for my “top tips” for fresher, younger skin. Well, I’d have to put sleep in my top three. Many years ago – more than a quarter century ago, actually – I had a job that required me to stay up all night. I was a rock-and-roll disc jockey from midnight to six… Read More
