Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the number one killer of Americans, claiming half a million lives annually, most commonly by causing a heart attack. CAD occurs when atherosclerosis “hardening of the arteries” affects the arteries of the heart. CAD causes coronary heart disease, a term that is often used interchangeably. In CAD, a waxy substance […]
Male breast tissue or gynecomastia causes an embarrassing prominence to the chest of many men. It often limits the activities that men do with their shirts off such as swimming and the beach. In fact, often men wear two shirts to help cover the prominence. The causes can be from excessive breast tissue, fatty tissue, […]
“There is little scientific basis for stating a daily requirement for eight glasses of water,” says Dr. Irwin Rosenberg professor at the Friedman School of Tuft’s University. It stems back to a study in 1945 that found our bodies use about 64 ounces each day. He goes on to say that fluid intake is driven […]
Botox Day is tomorrow June 16 with discounts on Botox and fillers such as Juvederm. Botox is $13/unit or $195/syringe (normally $16/unit and $240/syringe) and fillers are 10% off. Voluma is an injectable filler that augments and lifts the cheeks. Buy a syringe for each side and get half off the second side saving $400. […]
Enjoy your summer and avoid the daily hassle of shaving unsightly body/facial hair. Waxing thins and softens your hair over time making the procedure quick with less discomfort. Waxing is an excellent exfoliation treatment for the skin. The results from waxing typically last 3-4 weeks. We use a cirephil hard wax which is quick, virtually […]
Botox Day is Tuesday June 16 with discounts on Botox and fillers such as Juvederm. Botox is $13/unit or $195/syringe (normally $16/unit and $240/syringe) and fillers are 10% off. Voluma is an injectable filler that augments and lifts the cheeks. Buy a syringe for each side and get half off the second side saving $400. […]
Give yourself time. Figure out what exercise and when you can do it. Learn the exercises. Plan ahead. Scheduling, clothing, equipment. Commit to workouts. Make it nonnegotiable. Exercise in the morning. Fewer excuses to skip. Gives energy for the rest of the day. Think before you skip. Why am I skipping and is it […]
The complex and ever-changing labels on food is confusing. What does “low”, “fat-free” or “good source” really mean? “Low fat” can contain as much as 3 grams of fat per serving. But “fat-free” is less than 0.5 grams. “Low calorie” can have no more than 40 calories per serving whereas “light” means 25% fewer calories […]
Botox Day is Tuesday May 19 with discounts on Botox and fillers such as Juvederm. Botox is $13/unit or $195/syringe (normally $16/unit and $240/syringe) and fillers are 10% off. Voluma is an injectable filler that augments and lifts the cheeks. Buy a syringe for each side and get half off the second side saving $400. […]
Melanoma has increased eightfold in women ages 18-39 from 1970 to 2009! Both types of rays from the sun, UVA and UVB, can do damage to collagen fibers leading to premature aging of the skin AND can damage DNA contributing to skin cancer. UVA rays penetrate deeper into the skin and have the ability to […]
