Not too long ago, I introduced what I call the new “Hierarchy of Nutrition.” At the base of this hierarchy is Primal Nutrition. These are the nutrients you need for basic survival. Next on the hierarchy comes Ortho Nutrition. The word, “ortho,” means to straighten. Ortho Nutrition includes… Read More
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How Pollution is Affecting Your Skin
Recently I’ve noticed that many of my patients are suffering from what I call “sick skin.” Their complexion looks dull and tired. It’s lost that glow we all associate with youth and good health. Sick skin comes from living in a modern world full of thousands of man-made chemicals. Those… Read More
Unique Natural Healing For Winter Skin
Winter wind and cold temperatures suck the moisture right out of your skin. Today I want to tell you about a little known nutrient that soothes your winter skin and makes it firm and moist. It can put new life into your skin deep down, at the cellular level. That’s important because when your… Read More
Are Your Telomeres In Trouble?
Living in the 21st century affords you many luxuries. High-speed computers… cell phones… air conditioning and LCD TVs. But the chemicals and industrial solvents that make them possible are poisonous. We’re now floating in a sea of space-age, lab-created, synthetic molecules. And they’re… Read More
Puffy Eyes and Baggy Eyes: What’s the Difference?
I thought I’d heard it all. Then one of my patients told me she’s been smearing Preparation H under her eyes. She was desperate to get rid of the under-eye bags and puffiness. She looked like she hadn’t slept in a week. And that sagging, bloated skin added years to her face. But using… Read More
Younger Skin From Your Dinner Plate?
I travel over 20,000 miles a year uncovering exotic healing herbs from all around the world. But there are also some incredible healing herbs right here at home. They’re loaded with plant chemicals called flavonoids that can have important anti-aging benefits. You see, your body pulls off a neat… Read More
Is Your Moisturizer Drying Your Skin?
When I was trekking through the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, I hardly recognized my own skin. It was as supple and plump as a child’s. No hint of rough skin. You see, it’s just about impossible to become dehydrated in a rainforest. Unfortunately, we can’t all live in the rainforest. We live… Read More
New Recipe For “New” Skin
There sure is a lot of buzz about some of the trendy new cosmetic products on the market. It seems like every woman who comes to my wellness center asks me about one of them or the other … lip plumping, eyelash lengthening, the newest surgeries… the list goes on. But you don’t need these… Read More
Are These Demons In Your Beauty Products?
Recently I told you about some demons lurking in your beauty products. I’ve talked about formaldehyde in hair products and lead in lipstick. Today I want to shine a light on parabens. Big Beauty hides these chemicals in almost all of the personal care products you use every day. They’re in… Read More