The Science Behind Great Skin at any Age For both men and women, the aging process can cause the skin to go through many changes. Your skin gradually becomes thinner and finely wrinkled. Oil-producing (sebaceous) glands grow less active, leaving your skin drier. The number of blood vessels in your skin decreases; your skin becomes more fragile; and you lose your youthful color. Hormones, the environment and how well we take care of our skin all impact how we age. Great skin can be achieved with proper care such as: daily use of a sunblock (UVA/UVB with 30 SPF or greater); avoiding the sun; washing your skin gently and applying moisturizer regularly; drinking plenty of water; getting at least eight hours of sleep; and exercising regularly. For damage that has already been done, there are laser and IPL treatments, Botox, fillers and medical-grade skin care products to give back that youthful, rested appearance.
“You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman.”
Forty-one years ago when Aretha Franklin sang that tune, there were no Botox injections, chemical peels or laser treatments around to make a woman look younger and lovelier.
Beauty and “aging gracefully” were pretty much take-what-you-get Mother Nature processes done largely without assistance from Father Time-defying needles, scalpels or compounds.
Today - and despite numerous advances in dermatology/cosmetic treatments - many women seek a more “biological” path to beauty and vitality. Rather than an “alternative” means for looking and feeling great, it’s about finding something more natural, safe and with the fewest amount of chemicals. Such focus also offers a holistic direction for de-stressing the body - so important for health, attitude and appearance.
Regular Dental Visits can Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke
Recent studies show that the association between heart disease and gum disease is at least as strong as the linkage of heart disease to cholesterol, body weight and smoking. New research shows that common bacteria found in dental plaque may enter the blood stream through gums and clump together on the walls of these blood vessels.
Most of us think of disasters as large, catastrophic events over which we have little, if any, control. This is not true. By planning and preparing for disaster before it strikes, you can control how a disaster affects you and your family.
The Beverly Hills Physicians’ Philosophy
Beverly Hills Physicians (BHP) was founded in 1997 in Beverly Hills, California by Dr. Michael Hayavi. In 2001, Dr. Kevin Hayavi joined the group after which BHP underwent tremendous amount of success and growth. The founding physicians realized that quality and safe plastic surgery was not just for upper class patronage. This realization came to them prior to all the recent publicity that this field is now attracting due to TV reality shows and other media focus. The idea was to bring quality cosmetic enhancement procedures to the general public at affordable prices.
Throughout the human life cycle, female breasts are many things to many people. To a baby, they are often a vital source of nutrition and comfort. To a toddler, they may be “those things on Mommy’s chest that she feeds the baby with.” To an adolescent girl, they can gleefully represent the long-anticipated proof of her budding womanhood. To most warm-blooded males, they “stand for” the most alluring pair of appendages Mother Nature ever invented.
I saw a poster in a store today that read, “Be Patient with Me, God is Still at Work.” I began to think about patience, tolerance and this whole “maturing” thing. I find as I get older that I’m more patient and less tolerant, the antithesis of youth and years gone by. As children, patience eludes us. On road trips, how many times were our long-suffering parents asked, “Are we there yet?” We wanted something and we wanted it right then. So characteristic of youth! A friend asked me to define the difference between patience and tolerance. Here’s my take on things: Tolerance is acknowledging the fact that I’m not as young as I used to be.
New Skin Care Filler
Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care, Inc., one of Santa Clarita’s first full-service skin care facilities, announces the arrival of Perlane - the latest filler brought to you by the manufacturers of the incredibly popular Restylane! Perlane has been developed to more effectively smooth out deeper facial folds and wrinkles such as the lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth. By adding Perlane to their already extensive line of skin care services, Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care is able to apply the most appropriate filler for each of their patient’s unique skin care needs.
Clear Choice for Straightening Your Teeth
If your teeth are crowded, have spaces or shifted since wearing braces you now have a new reason to smile. Consider Invisalign to get the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted without braces. Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten teeth using a series of nearly undetectable clear plastic aligners custom designed for you by a certified Invisalign dentist. Because there are no metal wires and brackets these aligners are very comfortable.
To millions of Americans, summertime means outdoor activities spent soaking up the sun’s rays and working on a tan. While the immediate outcome of such sun exposure may be attractive, the long-term dermatological damage is often far from pretty. The fact is, excessive sun exposure speeds up the skin’s deterioration and aging process and can lead to even darker consequences.
I never used to have this boisterous laugh. For years it was a soft, quiet giggle; "feminine," totally unobtrusive and decidedly not the "real" me. Thankfully, as years go by, I have slowly developed a from-my-belly-through-the-depths-of-my-soul kind of laugh. It’s a I-don’t-give-a-darn-what-I-sound-like type of laugh. It’s the kind of laugh that makes other people laugh. But most importantly, it’s the kind of laugh that feels good. Growing up the l-word meant "love" or "like." I can remember childhood girlfriends talking about the l-word, usually in reference to their beloveds (whether the lucky gents knew about it or not is another story).
Picture this: Beautiful, sexy, vibrant legs. The "knockout" kind of legs that "sing" to onlookers. I'm talking million-dollar pins, like the ones Betty Grable had - gorgeous, silky gams that made soldiers dream of their sweethearts back home and women of all ages rush out to buy stiletto heels. While such perfect legs must surely be a joy to have, not every gal is blessed with them. For owing to one's genes, body shape and lifestyle the blueprints for legendary legs aren't always included with the package.
You’ve got competition! Soccer Grandmas and Grandpas are lining the sidelines at every game and their numbers are growing. And if you think parents of soccer kids are obnoxious, overbearing and over exuberant, you ain’t seen nothin’ unless you’ve seen Soccer Grams. I speak from personal experience. I am a proud Soccer Gram, complete with pom poms and racing sneakers (no one sprints the line like I do).
In January, you became addicted to exercise; in February, you continued to find the time for your addiction; in March, you are going to learn to feed your addiction. Most people naturally begin to change their eating habits once they have started to exercise regularly. On the positive side, maybe you are avoiding heavy meals before a workout or choosing foods that will help you with your workout. But it is also easy to fall into bad eating habits because of a new exercise program. Feelings of, “I’ve earned that chocolate cake,” or “I can’t eat before I work out,” or “Caffeine before I work out helps me really push myself” are all detrimental to the cause.
A new study by the Oregon Health and Science University Casey Eye Institute has found that laser surgery is a good option for contact lens users. There are approximately 25 million contact lens wearers in the United States and approximately one million people who have laser surgery every year. Dr. William Mathers, professor of ophthalmology in the OHSU School of Medicine, upon review of several studies found a greater chance of suffering vision loss from contact lenses than from laser vision correction surgery.
Last month, we talked about adopting a healthy addiction: exercise. Keep putting time aside for your healthy, high-energy, super-toned-body-creating lifestyle. And speaking of time, don't you love that Jiffy Lube slogan? "Got no time? That's plenty." It says a lot about our "crazy-busy" lives. But when there is something that absolutely has to be done, we find the time. Your cell phone fritz's out; you go get a new one. You blow out a tire; you spend time getting a new tire. You get sick; you find time to get to the doctor. You get flabby, lose stamina, energy and interest, you find time to exercise. Oh, wait - not so likely, huh? Don't you think it is time to take back your life?
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