Category Archives: Health Updates

If your skincare routine is taking too long, is too expensive and not giving you the result you ultimately desire, then… It’s time to let professionals help you turn heads with glowing, smoother, tighter skin. Men and women all over the world are heading to med spas for skin care for solutions once only afforded by the rich and famous. Advancements in non-surgical skin rejuvenation has made even toned, youthful-looking, tighter skin easier than ever to achieve! Years ago, surgical facelifts and fractional lasers were the only ways to smooth skin and lift loose skin. But now, through non-surgical and…

Imagine looking 10 years younger tomorrow without going under the knife! And forget invasive facelifts that require you to stay home to recover for a week or longer! As time passes, we’re all subject to the “signs” of aging. What was once tight, supple skin and youthful-looking turns to a few wrinkles here and there, a bit of sagging skin along the jawline, and cheek bones seem to have faded away. The “signs” are definitely aging us faster than we’d expect. Has any one – or all – of these things started to happen to you? The neckline and jawline,…

Spring is coming… that time of year when showing off your legs is “in”, and spider veins and varicose veins are out. You know, when jeans and booties are traded in for Spring sundresses and cute sandals. Here is a quick test… Next time you go out, look around to see how many women, are wearing pants or jeans on a warm day. Chances are they are trying to “hide” something. Are you one of them? If so, you are not alone. About 50% of women – and men – over the age of 40 suffer from some kind of…

If you have resolved to lose weight, this is the right place for you. Various breakthroughs in the world of health and fitness can help you achieve your ideal weight without side effects and with sustainability. One of the wonders of science is medical weight, but we will get into that shortly. With the growing demands of today’s lifestyle, it is difficult to find time for fitness. Even if you try, you are overwhelmed by a vast number of solutions. Let us narrow it down for you: weight loss is a science, a science of how the body will react…

It’s true. After a certain age, physical changes occur in our bodies that affect our energy level, mental sharpness, mood, physical appearance and even our sex drive. Wouldn’t it be nice if we all came with indicator lights, like the ones in our cars, to let us know something needs fixing? And then get hooked up to a machine to diagnose and spit out a remedy? Unfortunately, we are not there yet. However, you would know to visit your doctor if you have chest pain, see blood in your urine or lose your balance too often. We know these symptoms are…

Skin rejuvenation treatments and facial rejuvenation procedures appear on the covers of major beauty and lifestyle magazines every single month. And the words skin and facial seem to be used interchangeably. What is the difference between skin rejuvenation and facial rejuvenation? In simple terms, skin rejuvenation revitalizes your skin to look and feel healthier (and thereby younger), whereas facial rejuvenation aids in restoring a younger appearance. Both approaches will help you look more youthful, however, facial rejuvenation is focused on your overall appearance and includes surgical options. On the other hand, skin rejuvenation aims to improve skin texture, elasticity and add a healthy glow. Combined, both can take off years in your…

Non-surgical cosmetic treatments are on the rise according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). The ASAPS conducted an extensive research into cosmetic procedures over a 20 year period, ending in 2016. The research revealed that all types of cosmetic procedures have increased. However, non-surgical treatments are gaining popularity rapidly and show no signs of slowing down. While many men and women often don’t want others to know they’ve had a cosmetic procedure performed, more people than ever before are taking advantage of non-surgical cosmetic treatments to enhance their appearance and feel better about themselves. There was 740,751…

It seems like every time you pick up a magazine or read an article online there’s a new “guaranteed” diet or weight loss programs being featured. Instead of falling for the latest fad, a better approach is to listen to your body. Your body frequently gives you hints about what you need to eat and, more importantly, what not to eat. You can improve your health and weight loss goals by utilizing some easy tips. Before you begin, it’s essential that you know that no one loses weight in the same way. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach that will work the…

Botox, which is short for botulinum toxin, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for non-cosmetic purposes since 1978. Better known in recent years for its many benefits as an anti-wrinkle treatment, Botox® has become a staple in the cosmetic industry. Botox® is also regularly employed for medical purposes you may not be familiar. It has more than 800 potential uses and science continues to find new ways to utilize it to address a wide range of medical conditions. Some medical uses of Botox® have been approved by the FDA. However, like many other prescription medications, Botox® is…

Have you been trying to eat healthy and exercise in order to fit into your favorite jeans or get your form-fitting dress to accentuate the right curves… unsuccessfully? You are not alone. Even if you’re doing all the right things, you may still have resistant pockets of fat that aren’t affected no matter how much you diet or exercise. Obviously, this situation can make wearing summer fashions especially difficult and sometimes embarrassing when unwanted lumps and bumps show through form fitting garments or a muffin top forms above the waistline. But don’t worry. There is still time treat unwanted fat deposits…