Don’t pour on the stress like you pour on the gravy. It’s effortless to gain weight during this time. So many stressors: rich food and drink, family dynamics and all while the kids are home and work duties remain. It’s easy to skip out on exercise, sleep and all the...
Imagine you are by the sea on the Florida coastline with your toddler. You are far from home when you realize that your ear hurts. I mean REALLY hurts. Tylenol nor Motrin cut it. What do you do? Do you line up at the local emergency room, waiting to be...
Most of us wish we could instantly change at least one feature of our bodies that we’re not happy with. In fact, in a recent survey, one in three Americans said they would give up pizza, alcohol, or social media if it meant they could achieve their perfect body overnight....
How to control oily skin: 10 dos and don’ts from your Aesthetician Although oily skin can clog pores and lead to increased acne breakouts, oily skin also has many benefits. Oil helps preserve the skin, and people with oily skin tend to have thicker skin and fewer wrinkles. The key...
Dr. C’s 6 Healthy Habits I recommend we all practice the 6 Healthy Habits (assuming you don't smoke!): 1. Practice deep, consistently good quality sleep that helps you feel refreshed when awake. 2. A diet rich in brightly colored fruits and vegetables, avoiding sugar, limiting salt, saturated fat and processed foods,...
Ever wondered why it's easy to guess a person’s age just by looking at their face? It's because facial skin clearly shows the signs of each passing year. Children and teens have plump, elastic skin with plenty of subcutaneous fat and a free-flowing production of essential elements like collagen, elastin,...
Whether you’re planning to spend the summer season lounging by a pool, swimming in the ocean, or you have a medical condition causing extra hair growth, chances are you’ll be showing a bit more skin as the weather heats up. And that means you have to spend more time taking...
Heart health has come a long way in the last 50 years. In fact, deaths from cardiovascular disease have plummeted by 70%. But it’s still the leading cause of death for women and men, so we need to stay vigilant. In the age of personalized and customized treatment plans, why not...
After a long, eventful holiday season of constant togetherness, thoughtful generosity, and deep reflection, another year has begun on the blank page of a new chapter — and you get to decide what comes next. The New Year offers a fresh start and a renewed sense of energy and motivation...
You may think of hair loss as a problem that only affects men, and indeed, about half of men begin losing hair by the age of 35. But women can and do experience hair loss, too. Surprisingly, about 40% of women suffer from gradual hair loss. A new treatment, one...
Everyone can develop stretch marks, no matter their age or skin type, but they’re most common in women. These lines on the skin occur when your skin expands rapidly during significant body changes, like puberty, weight gain, and pregnancy. Even though stretch marks are a normal part of life, at Integrative...
The cells in your skin are in a constant state of renewal and replenishment. But as you grow older, the cells don’t turn over as quickly as they used to, and your body stops making key proteins that keep your skin flexible, thick, and uplifted. The result is skin that...
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your skin got tighter and plumper with age, rather than losing its elasticity and sagging? Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen that way. And although sagging, loose skin can appear just about anywhere on your body, it’s often most noticeable around your eyes, cheeks, and jowls. Here...
From puberty to pregnancy to menopause, a woman’s body goes through many changes. With everything that females endure, it’s no wonder 75% of women don’t consistently experience orgasm, and many more suffer from embarrassing conditions, such as stress incontinence. Shahan Chowdhury, MD, and the team at Integrative Health and...
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