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Botox Not Working for You? Here are the 3 Most Common Reasons Why Botox Cosmetic and Xeomin are effective and popular treatments to counteract the signs of aging. However, some patients are disappointed in the results of their treatment when they find Botox did not smooth all the wrinkles they thought it would and did not restore their natural appearance. Why? The three most common reasons Botox does not work are: too few units applied, the dosage was not increased in follow up treatments, and Botox can treat only muscular movement lines not resting lines. 1. Too Few Units Were Applied The most common cause of ineffective Botox results is that you did not get enough. This is especially true in patients seeking light or baby Botox treatments, where small lighter amounts of Botox are injected to achieve a gentler, more natural looking outcome. The problem is “light Botox is…

Regular exercise is important for many reasons, one of those reasons is stalling the aging process of the skin. There are two layers of skin – the outer layer (epidermis) and the lower layer (dermis) likened to the roots of the skin supplying the nutrients that keep skin younger. As we age, the epidermis gets thicker and dry while the dermis gets looser and thinner, resulting in leathery skin that feels and looks older. Exercise keeps both layers of skin healthier and helps to maintain our youthful appearance. Research proves it. McMaster University in Ontario, Canada recently conducted a study to how exercise affects the skin. Researchers examined volunteers’ skin in the buttocks area with skin biopsies, focusing on this area because it is the least likely to have sun damage. The results were amazing. Examiners found the skin of people who exercised was more youthful, with thinner epidermis, or…

Sweet and healing, honey has been a staple in the human diet since the beginning of time. Considered one of the purest foods on the planet and more than just a sweetener raw honey has been used for centuries for wound healing especially burns, as a sleep aid and to help soothe a cough. A powerful immune booster due to a high antioxidant content and used with cinnamon for blood sugar management honey contains 22 amino acids, 27 minerals and over 5000 enzymes. Best consumed in the raw, unheated state for greatest nutritional benefit honey is a delicious ingredient in many recipes including honey chia seed pudding, chocolate peanut butter energy balls, vinaigrette dressings, honey mustard dip or spread, combined with nuts, and as a fruit dip. You can enjoy honey drizzled in yogurt or as a yummy topping on sprouted grain toast.

Classified as a fruit with an edible seed, nuts are a nutrition powerhouse. Due to their high healthy fat content nuts are about 160-200 calories per one-ounce serving. Nuts are packed full of vitamins and minerals, protein, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. Almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts are referred to as tree nuts whereas peanuts which have a similar nutrient profile are considered a legume. Best eaten raw or minimally processed, whole or as a butter, nuts are a healthy option for a snack or to add to any dish including salad, oatmeal, or even stir-fry. A daily serving of nuts, about 1/4 cup, equal to about a handful or around 23 almonds, has been shown to reduce risk factors for heart disease and decrease inflammation in the body. Delicious and nutritious, nuts are an ideal food that you can enjoy eating every day.

Why The Beauty Industry Has It All Wrong If you think that a youthful looking face is maintained just at the skin level then you are mistaken. A lot of what our appearance says about our age starts not only within the skin of our face but, more importantly, in the shape of your face. Our facial shape is largely dependent on the foundation underneath the skin, which made up mainly of bone. Once bone is lost in the face, sagging and wrinkling of the skin begins to occur. So, what does this have to do with your dentist? Your dentist is extremely important in maintaining those very bones that make up the foundation and shape of your face as well as your teeth. According to Dr. Carlos M. Valdes of Cosmetic Dental of New York and Associate Clinical Professor at NYU’s Department of Implantology & Reconstruction, “It is critical…

Frustrated that your makeup doesn’t give your face the contoured appearance you are looking for? Tired of washing it off before bedtime, only to re-apply it again the next day? The bottom line is that makeup may not be the best way to contour and define your face. Instead, more effective, and longer lasting, results can be achieved with non-surgical cosmetic filler injection treatments. Here are the answers to the four questions you asked about facial contouring with non-surgical cosmetic fillers. What is facial contouring with cosmetic fillers? Simply put, facial contouring with cosmetic fillers is a non-surgical method of treating specific areas of the face with cosmetic filler injections to restore lost support, defining the margins and enhancing the edges of its features. Does facial contouring with cosmetic fillers make the face appear thinner, and how does it beautify the face? Dermal fillers can improve the definition of the…

One of the world’s favorite food enhancers, ginger has a multitude of health benefits. If you have ever drank ginger ale for a stomach ache then you know the power of ginger to treat digestive issues like nausea, heart burn and even stomach ulcers. Best consumed in its natural form as in a tea or spice, ginger is chock full of minerals like magnesium, zinc, potassium and chromium. These minerals are essential to healthy circulation, reproduction and metabolism. From easing menstrual pains to regulating blood sugar, ginger can be your go-to remedy for many adverse health conditions. The ginger root has a pungent flavor common in Asian cuisine. Grate or chop the ginger root to release its’ strong flavor and add to dressings, marinades, and stir fry. To boost your immune system and improve digestion add ginger to baked goods like cookies, carrot cake and pumpkin pudding.