When you eat may have a great effect on your weight and mood. Here are the rules for timing your meals. 1) Always eat breakfast. Your blood sugar should go down at night from fasting during the sleeping hours and … Continue reading
Dr. Anne Dunev is a Naturopath and Certified Nutritionist who works in our offices. This article regarding the importance of fish oil in our diets is one that I found very interesting. I hope you will as well. Fishing … Continue reading
Interview with Ewa SzumilasAesthetician at Lisa Benest, MD | Skin Care & Laser Center The importance of great looking skin should never be underestimated. First impressions are important, and how you (and your face) look are a big part of … Continue reading
We’ve all heard about the 8/8 rule (eight 8oz. glasses of water per day) and its importance in creating healthy looking skin. But doesn’t all that water just make us go to the bathroom more? Usually, yes. The answer is … Continue reading
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Sculptra® Aesthetic is a facial injectable filler treatment for deep facial wrinkles and folds. It replaces the facial volume lost with age. It provides a foundation that replaces collagen gradually to restore a natural looking appearance that can last up to 2 years.
Sculptra® Aesthetic usually requires 2-3 treatments which are done about 1-2 months apart. Sculptra® Aesthetic is different from other facial fillers because it achieves noticeable results that emerge subtly with time, so you do not look instantly like you have had work done. The first facial injectable that lasts up to 2 years.
Sculptura Before and After
Fatty, ocean-sourced fish such as salmon, albacore tuna, herring, anchovies and sardines, as well as walnuts, flaxseed, and canola oil are good sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which may reduce inflammation in your body that could be exacerbating skin conditions. These essential fatty acids also help to keep your skin healthy, maintain its natural oil barrier and make it look younger (less wrinkly) and clearer. Other sources of “good fats” are olive oil and avocados.
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Evidence indicates that foods high in protein and antioxidants (fruits and vegetables in particular) can have anti-aging effects. Eat lots of fresh vegetables and fruits, especially berries. Drink green tea. Begin juicing!
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At some point in time, lines and wrinkles trouble us all, which is where the “Liquid Lift” comes in. It is a quick fix that literally plumps up lines and erases wrinkles before your eyes.
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Antioxidants protect cells against free radical damage – think the sun, pollution & smoke – slowing the rate at which we age.
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Use sunscreen daily, moisturize & exfoliate often. Pre-conditioning the skin in advance can result in less-invasive treatments later on.
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People look at anti-aging and limit it to the appearance of skin on the face, but in reality, the relationship with everything else (your internal health, stress level, etc.) is connected. Try to eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible. Wear sunscreen and exercise. It’s not one thing – it’s many things that are the secrets to anti-aging!
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There’s no way to avoid crow’s-feet — unless you are willing to forgo smiling or laughing for the rest of your life. Since that’s not an option for most of us, remember that hydration is the key or, for an inexpensive treatment that really works, try patting olive oil around your eyes at night.
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Spider veins are broken capillaries around the nose and chin can blossom into unsightly red lines as weather and stress take their toll. A temporary solution is using makeup specially designed to cover redness. For a more permanent fix, ask your dermatologist about laser treatment designed to handle these. It is fairly painless and take about 30 minutes.
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