Medical Grade Skincare vs. Over the Counter Skincare Our medical aesthetics department is always getting asked if there is a difference between the products we offer at our cliniccompared to products you can buy at a local drug store. And the simple answer is yes. Not all skin care products are created equal and the quality of results …
Just Breathe How many of us have heard, at some point, someone telling us to “just breathe” when we are in distress?? Breathing is something that we do naturally and often unconsciously. We just do it and don’t give it much thought or attention – it’s natural. Breathing not only gives us life, but it …
Lavender as an essential oil used in aromatherapy or diffusers. Lavender has calming and relaxing qualities. It can also be used as a tea and can find its way into baking and other recipes as well. From a medicinal standpoint, lavender is a useful herb in cases of anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia. Components in Lavender Essential …
Are you feeling exhausted, confused, anxious, agitated, or numb? And can’t seem to find a reason why? It could be your body’s reaction to traumatic stress. And identifying traumatic stress is important in addressing it. What is traumatic stress? Traumatic stress is when an event happens that is overwhelming and usual coping skills don’t appear …
What is your Skincare Routine? Skincare is key – the skin is the largest organ on the body, therefore offering a protective layer to the internal parts of our body. For many people, healthy, youthful looking skin provides a boost to our confidence and self-esteem. Those who struggle with unhealthy skin seem to age quicker and may …
Understanding what degenerative disc disease is Early degenerative disc disease, lumbar osteoarthritis, bone spurs, “your back is breaking down”, thinned discs; these are all very scary terms that may be given as a diagnosis to our patients. Many times, these findings come after an X-ray or an MRI for back pain. The goal of this post is …
The Power of Resilience Imagine you have decided to go camping but you do not have a tent. Regardless, this is an experience you have chosen to participate in, so you go anyway. According to the forecast, there is no chance of rain so you should be good. You hike to your spot and begin …
Is there dirt on my face? Melasma is a common pigmentation issue that many women are left dealing with. While some may know it as pregnancy mask, melasma can occur regardless of being pregnant or not. The main reasons for melasma are hormone changes: new birth control, pregnancy, etc. and sun exposure. The underlying reason to …
Save your back this gardening season Prevent back pain this season. Spring is finally here, and the beautiful flowers have arrived. Gardening season is now underway and many of us are anxious to start growing our garden. While gardening is a very rewarding and peaceful pastime, it can also increase your aches and pain if you are not careful. Before you …
What if something that is supposed to make you feel better, ends up making you feel worse? It’s not always possible to “feel” the benefits of taking probiotics but when someone feels notably worse from taking them, now that’s interesting. So what’s going on here? There are a few possible situations going on. First, adding …
