If you have a friend, relative or spouse who’s been blessed with a speedy metabolism, they’re not always the most helpful when you want to commiserate about the difficulties of shedding extra pounds for the summer – especially when you’re talking about stubborn deposits of fat in your belly or waist. You know the kind […]

Summertime means lots of things – trips to the beach, barbecues with family and friends, and lots of other outdoor activities where shorts and skirts are practically require attire. While these shorter styles can certainly make you feel more comfortable during the long, hot days of summer, if you have spider veins in your legs, […]

Getting outside and enjoying the beautiful, sunny weather is probably the best part of summer, but that doesn’t mean we can ignore the problems associated with too much sun exposure, including skin cancer and wrinkles. Wearing sunscreen – and wearing it appropriately – is the key to making sure you can get the most form […]

Summer’s here, and pretty much everybody would like to look a little more toned when they slide into those shorts and short skirts, but an exercise program can take months to show any effects. Fortunately, there is a way to get rid of fat in your belly, thighs and stubborn love handles, and to do […]

Wrinkles, creases and loose, sagging skin are usually the top complaints from men and women experiencing the signs of aging on the face and neck. In years past, getting rid of those signs meant a full facelift with all its attendant costs and risks, including prolonged recovery times. Thankfully, today there are many treatments that […]

Spring is traditionally a time for renewal. Flowers are blooming, birds are nesting and the world looks fresh and new. So why not take some time to help your skin look springtime fresh, too? It takes just a little effort to help your skin look brighter, more youthful and more rejuvenated, and the rewards can […]

At some point in their lives, most women – and some men – will experience cellulite, that dimply, cottage cheese-like appearance that seems to hang on no matter how much you diet or exercise. That’s because cellulite isn’t just about fat. It’s also about your skin’s tissue – specifically, its connective tissue, the fibrous bands […]

is the most common autoimmune disease in the U.S., and around the world, about 125 million people have the condition. As a chronic disease for which there is no cure, the primary goal of treatment is to reduce symptoms for as long as possible, often using a variety of approaches. Topical products are the most […]

You’ve dieted. You’ve exercised. But you still have stubborn pockets of fat that make you less than comfortable slipping into that bathing suit. No worries! There’s still plenty of time before the summer heat waves start rolling in, and that means you’ve got the time to zap those fatty deposits and look slim and trim […]

Looking good on the beach, at poolside or anywhere shorts or short skirts are de rigueur is practically a requirement of the warm spring and summer months. Who doesn’t want to feel cool and confident when they’re out and about? Unfortunately, many men and women are plagued by ugly spider veins – those thin, threadlike […]

Skin not quite summer-ready? Laser resurfacing can get you there, and you don’t need to worry about prolonged recovery times. Laser resurfacing works by causing controlled damage to the skin, removing imperfections while stimulating collagen development during the healing process. Collagen is one of the factors that gives skin its resilient tone, making skin look […]

In recent years, there’s been a tremendous interest in a facial rejuvenation technique called PRP (platelet-enriched plasma) which uses a patient’s own blood to rejuvenate the skin and restore a more youthful appearance. It’s been so popular, in fact, that it’s acquired the unsavory nickname of “vampire facelift.” Despite that unfortunate nickname, the PRP facial […]