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12 Days of Christmas Specials Starting Wednesday December 1

Recipes for the Last of Your Turkey, “A Boy Called Christmas”

On Wednesday December 1^st we will begin our annual 12 Days of Christmas.

FOR MOST YOU CAN EITHER CALL OR COME IN!!! (Covid friendly, if there is such a thing). They are listed below so you can plan accordingly. They will also be emailed the day before to remind you. The specials are good ONLY on that day.

(Our Annual Specials to celebrate the beginning of the Holiday Season.)

Day 1

Wednesday, December 1: Double Stamp Day. Any skincare product or skincare service purchased today gets double the McKenna Rewards stamps. Twenty stamps give you a $50 savings.

Day 2

Thursday, December 2: A package of three skin micropeels for $235, normally $265. (Limit one per patient.)

Day 3

Friday, December 3: 10% off Vitamin C products: CE Ferulic, Phloretin CF, Phloretin CF Gel.

Day 4

Monday, December 6: Purchase $250 in SkinCeuticals products and receive a free cleanser. Purchase $500 and receive a complimentary corrective serum.

Day 5

Tuesday, December 7: Half off Coolsculpting for fat reduction. Also, receive 20% off Body Tightening Concentrate (helps tighten and firm the appearance of skin) with Coolsculpting purchase. Call today.

Day 6

Wednesday, December 8: 20% off DOSE skin care product. It mixes a unique formulation of SkinCeuticals ingredients that are professionally diagnosed to address the specific needs of your skin. The specific product comes after you answer a questionnaire about your skin, goals and needs. Each bottle is normally $195 and lasts roughly 3 months.

Day 7

Thursday, December 9: Vita peel skin peel package of three for $375 (normally $450). (Limit one per patient.)

Day 8

Friday, December 10: Laser hair removal is normally 20% off when 6 treatments are scheduled. For today only, take another 20% off the current price for 6 treatments. (We recommend 6 for best results.)

Day 9

Monday, December 13: Cryotherapy or freezing of brown spots to remove them from your skin is $100 for the first three and $30 for each thereafter (normally $150 for the first three).

Day 10

Tuesday, December 14: New patients to our skincare program receives a skin evaluation and micropeel for $65 (normally$98).

Day 11

Wednesday, December 15: Dermapen microneedling packages for pigmentation and loose skin of face, neck or chest, 20% off.

Day 12

Thursday, December 15: Gift Card, buy a $100 gift card for $80. This can be used for products and services except surgery.

Our gift to you is that everyone who has purchased a special from the 12 Days of Christmas will have a chance to win a Holiday Basket filled with goods and services such as skincare products, services, Botox and other surprises! We will draw a name and contact the winner December 16th!

Bad breath or halitosis is bacteria buildup causing inflammation and odors. Thirty to fifty percent of Americans have chronic bad breath. 90 % of the bacteria are below the gum line and at the back of the tongue. The odors are produced mainly from the breakdown of proteins sulfur compounds (hence the rotten egg smell.) Mouth inactivity and less oxygen worsen the odor leading to “morning breath”.

Obviously, certain foods (hold the onions) contribute to this but there are many other factors. Medical conditions including diabetes, liver disease, and respiratory infections can cause bad breath. Symptoms contributing are acid reflux, postnasal drip and a dry mouth. Alcohol can make your breath smell for hours after you finish drinking. Smoking causes chronic bad breath.

(Did You Know? There are over 600 types of bacteria in the human mouth.)

Treating halitosis can be as easy as good oral hygiene and regular dental visits. Watching what you eat, staying hydrated, and using mouthwashes that kill bacteria are also beneficial. Brushing, including your tongue, specifically with an electric toothbrush, is essential after every meal. Flossing removes the food that hides between your teeth and under your gums that causes bacterial growth. Gum disease also causes bad breath. Sugarless gum 20 minutes after a meal helps promote saliva that reduces bacteria.

From WebMD, Men’s Health

Two final recipes for leftovers from Food and Wine Magazine…

Turkey Reuben Hash:

Add ½ diced onion and one coarsely grated potato to a pan with olive oil. Cook until golden, about 7-8 minutes. Add one cup drained sauerkraut, 2 diced green onions and two cups of shredded turkey. Also cook until golden, season with salt and pepper.

Risotto with Turkey, Leeks and Mascarpone Cheese:

In a saucepan bring 6 cups of chicken broth to a simmer. In a large pot heat olive oil, add 3 leeks that have been sliced in thin slices and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Add 2 cups arborio rice and stir for two minutes. Add ½ cup dry white wine and stir until wine is absorbed. Add ½ cup of chicken broth every 5 minutes or so as it is absorbed by the rice. Do this until the rice is tender. Then add one cup of diced turkey, one cup of mascarpone cheese and ¼ tsp. of pepper. Salt to taste.

Skin Care Special!

SkinCeuticals Cleansers and Toners are 15% off!