Microneedling with PRP Microneedling has gained a lot of popularity in the past few years thanks to celebrities and its use in Hollywood. Microneedling has actually been around for decades, and is more accurately termed Collagen Induction Therapy because it does just that- it induces collagen synthesis in the treated area. Improved collagen production means…
5 Sunscreen Rules to Follow ’Tis the season of sun! Although sunscreen should be used all year-round, sometimes we slip out of the habit of daily sun protection during cold winter months and beautiful spring weather. Good news is it’s never too late to start using sunscreen and protecting your skin from UV damage. Here’s…
Individualized Treatment of Acne Acne is a chronic inflammatory condition of the skin that involves pilosebacious units. Sebaceous glands are a part of normal anatomy found at the base of hair follicles, they produce sebum which provides a waterproof barrier keeping hydration in and the external environment out. Sebum is composed of a mixture of…
Vitamin B12: For Healthy Nerves & Cells Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is an important cofactor in many critical pathways throughout your body. It is involved in immune regulation, nerve function, creating healthy red blood cells, energy production, mood, and even heart health. A variety of factors increase your risk for B12 deficiency, including:…
PRP Regenerative Joint Injection Therapy PRP stands for Platelet-Rich-Plasma, which is a concentration of platelet cells and growth factors taken from your own blood. PRP injections are an in-office procedure performed by a trained and highly experienced physician and takes 30-60 minutes from start to finish. Joint pain can be a result of injury, over-use,…
What You Should Know Before Taking a Supplement I love walking into stores in the new year and seeing motivated individuals throwing kale into their carts and following through on their health-resolutions. It’s also great to see supplements and body-care on sale to make getting healthy a little easier on the wallet- because supplements can…
Caloric Restriction May Be Inhibiting Your Weight Loss The common theme of dieting all boils down to one thing- caloric restriction. Caloric restriction refers to reducing the number of calories consumed each day for the purpose of weight loss. While over-eating is undeniably a large factor in the epidemic of obesity, under-eating is not the obvious…