We all have them, pockets of stubborn body fat that no amount of exercising or dieting will treat. The fatty deposits are most often seen on the belly or abdomen, but they also occur on the inner and outer thighs or manifest as love handles. Many are turning to CoolSculpting to help with the treatment of unwanted body fat without invasive surgery. Until now, body contouring has always involved surgical procedures, the risk of infection, and extensive recovery times. It was used primarily to reduce excess skin after significant weight loss or reduce large fatty deposits. Today, the concept of body…

Are you losing your mind or feel like you are not in control of your own mood? Is your body going through unwanted changes and appearance? You are not alone! Millions of women have suffered through these changes for centuries.  They have wondered why their brain is out of sync or why their bodies react in “unnatural” ways! If any of this sounds familiar, you can relax! Unlike our predecessors, now we have a much better understanding why it happens and have found a solution so that you don’t have to struggle through it. It’s hormone imbalance, a natural consequence…

Did mom ever tell you to “stop making faces” otherwise your face would “freeze up”? Naturally, if you were like most kids, you took one brief look in the mirror and concluded that your face would NOT freeze in any position! On the contrary, your skin popped right back into place when pulled, pressed, poked at, and even after you gave your cheek a painful yank. Mom simply didn’t know what she was talking about! Fast-forward to your late twenties or early thirties. You look in the mirror one evening after a long days work and exclaim, “What’s that?” Out of nowhere, fine lines have appeared…

Our ancestors were right. When you feel under the weather, chicken soup is good medicine. It so happens that soup made from whole chickens is rich in carnosine, which fights off damage to the body from viral infections. Even the steam from the broth is a welcome extra that somehow helps us breath better. Doctors have been treating diseases in a similar way for some time. Whether you suffer from high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes; there’s a diet for that. And if you follow the diet to the letter, palpable improvements in your health are gained. So why is it that when we gain weight…

Have you ever wondered whether people with beautiful skin get more out of life? Although there might not be any scientific study to support (or deny) whether people with perfect skin are treated better, suffice is say there is anecdotal evidence that a person with a beautiful complexion gets treated differently than the rest. It’s a perception, similar to how tall men are associated with more authority (although this one has been studied and proven so). Perhaps it’s time that YOU take advantage of the hidden benefits of younger looking, supple, healthy skin has to offer?! Below you’ll learn how to get your glow back…

If you’re starting to notice age spots, deep wrinkles or a bit of sagging skin on your face, your seeing the effect of structural changes associated with skin damage and aging. Have you ever wondered why your butt cheeks are smoother and generally unblemished while your face becomes dull and has wrinkles and age spots? That’s because over time your skin suffers NOT ONLY the effects of aging, but also the effects of the environment on your skin. Particularly, the sun. Other factors that contribute to skin health are good nutrition, hormone balance and of course, a skin care regimen. The Science of Skin Care There…

Facelift surgery has always carried a stigma. Currently, it’s thanks to the popularity of plastic surgery “fails” shared on social media, in gossip magazines, and in celebrity entertainment news outlets. It’s no wonder how the attention has shifted to non-surgical cosmetic procedures, which are often featured on TV and women’s magazines. Even Good Morning America has a daily spot showcasing new related cosmetic technologies. The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports that Americans spent more than 12 billion dollars on cosmetic enhancements in 2014 and that of all the procedures carried out, more than 80% were nonsurgical in nature. These figures…

Having the least common blood type is linked with a higher risk of memory loss. In a new study, researchers have discovered that people with type AB blood are at an 82-percent higher risk of cognitive decline. Led by Mary Cushman, the research group gathered over 1,000 participants aged 45 or older and asked them to undergo a series of cognitive and memory tests. Afterward, blood samples were taken from each participant. For about three years, the researchers followed the patients and discovered that those with type AB blood were more likely to suffer memory loss problems later in life….