September is Healthy Aging Month, an annual health observance designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. Carolyn Worthington, the founder, saw a need to draw attention to the myths of aging, to shout out ‘Hey, it’s not too late to take control of your health, it’s never too late to get […]
Summer is a laid back, no routine, laying on the beach, type of season. Then the first day of school sneaks up on you! With a schedule quickly filling up with early mornings, rotating classes, studying, and sports, a well-planned routine is key to keeping your great looking skin all year long. Starting back to […]
Most people become infected with hand-foot-and-mouth disease when someone in their home has the disease. There is no current vaccine for this disease, but there are ways to lower your risk of catching it. The CDC recommends the following when somebody in your household has hand-foot-and-mouth disease or you travel to an area of the […]
A rash from poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac is caused by an oil found in these plants touching you skin. This often causes an itchy, blistering rash. You can treat the rash at home if you: Have a mild rash Developed a rash on a small section of skin. To treat the rash […]
Skin checks are important to look for new and growing spots on your body that could be cancerous. Another important place to check for melanoma and other skin cancers is under and around fingernails and toenails. While anyone can develop melanoma on their nails, it’s more common in older individuals and people with skin of […]
How To Treat Mild Eczema: Products that you can buy without a prescription to treat eczema may be all that’s needed. Moisturizer is especially important. Using a cream or ointment will generally be more effective than lotions at relieving the dry skin. Moisturizer should be applied at least twice a day. A 1% hydrocortisone ointment […]
Warm weather is right around the corner! Laser hair removal is a great way to achieve permanent hair reduction and stop the need for shaving every day. This quick treatment and will leave your skin soft and smooth. Follow these steps to prepare for your laser hair removal treatment: Stay out of the sun […]
Chapped lips are common during winter because of the cold, dry weather. Here is what we recommend to help you get back to soft, supple lips. Use non-irritating lip balm and lipstick. Products that burn, sting, or feel uncomfortable are actually irritating your lips. It also helps to look for products that are fragrance free […]
Each year, millions of BOTOX treatments are performed. This treatment is commonly used to treat frown lines, horizontal forehead lines, crow’s feet, smoker’s lines, and bunny lines, which are the fine lines that appear on either side of your nose when you wrinkle it. More recently, doctors have begun to use BOTOX for more than […]
Cold temperatures and harsh winds can spell disaster for your skin. These tips will help your skin fight back against the elements. Cleanse Your Skin With a Gentle Face Wash Get a gentle, cream-based cleanser that can hydrate your skin while removing unwanted impurities. After you work out, make sure to cleanse your skin immediately […]