This time of the year many of us try to lose weight. Workouts can be complicated— with every type of yoga class available, varying spin studios, dance cardio and fitness machines galore— we can get overwhelmed with options. The good news is that physical activity still translates into fat burning though, regardless of the latest … Read more
Even in the time of COVID-19, the beauty and aesthetic industry persist. Instead of closing, clinics and salons have adopted safer and more hygienic practices to ensure their clients can proceed with their appointments as scheduled. However, business is still slower than before, with many clients refusing to take the risk of going maskless just … Read more
Most of us were taught at a young age that drinking milk builds strong bones, and it’s true that getting adequate calcium from foods is beneficial for skeletal health. However, new research linking high milk intake to increased risk of fractures is raising eyebrows this week. Although this one study isn’t reason alone to make … Read more
Don’t Call It Dieting— Just Call It Eating Healthy! When overweight patients first arrive in my examining room, they frequently have their sad faces on. Why? Because they figure I’m going to put them on a diet… and they’re sure they won’t like it. Eating can be a very personal issue. I’m betting that like … Read more
Your feet likely took a beating. Pamper your feet at home with a DIY C. Our feet tends to get rough with constant walking, weather conditions and improper skincare. With some regular products you can give yourself a professional pedicure at home. All, you would need is: Nail clippers, cotton pads, nail polish remover, cuticle … Read more
Adult Acne is a condition faced by many. Deep in the pores of the skin lie special cells that divide constantly to replace dead cells sloughed off by daily washing and environmental factors such as wind. If the cells reproduce too often or become too “sticky,” they clump together and plug the pore (also called … Read more
The art of massage has been practiced for thousands of years to relieve stress, promote overall well-being, and address a wide array of health concerns. While modern medicine was at first reluctant to acknowledge massage as an effective therapy, many health care practitioners now recognize that beyond relaxation, there are some real health benefits to … Read more
Move over blueberries; black elderberry are richer in some important antioxidants When it comes to our health, antioxidants are nature’s good guys. And when we’re concerned about our immune health, the black elderberry is a real hero. Now adults and children can harness the antioxidant power of black elderberries with the unique Sambucol black elderberry … Read more
I have a few “candy corn” toenails, meaning toenail fungus, on the big toe and baby toe. I used to have it on both feet and successfully treated it on the other one with tea tree oil. For whatever reason, that [remedy] hasn’t been successful with the nails on this foot. I’ve even clipped the … Read more
Research has linked coffee and tea to several health benefits, including a recent study from Japan demonstrating those with diabetes who drink green tea and coffee experience a reduction in all-cause mortality.1 These results corroborate the impact beverage choices have on your health. At one end of the spectrum is soda, arguably one of the absolute … Read more