If you’re caught in the beauty industry’s wheel of cosmetics, you’ll want to hear this. They’ll tear you down just so they can sell you more of their products. Bamboo plants contain a mineral called silica that boosts collagen production in your skin. But the truth is… Read More
I’ve always been a huge fan of superstar Halle Berry. I think she’s one of the most beautiful women to grace the big screen. < Halle Berry showed off her flawless complexion at a film premiere for her latest movie last year. The actress, who won an Oscar for her role in… Read More
If you are a woman over 40, your doctor will probably tell you that the best way to build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis is by taking a calcium supplement. This simply isn’t true. In fact, studies show women with the highest calcium intakes actually have an increased risk of bone… Read More
As an anti-aging doctor, I don't usually have to handle emergencies. But every now and then I get a frantic call from a woman getting ready for a big event. Thankfully, it's not a medical emergency. Sometimes it's a family wedding. Sometimes it's a high school reunion. Whatever it is, the… Read More
It's not just the passing years that take a toll on a woman's skin. It's also the hostile environment you live in. You see, we live in a world where women face constant exposure to damaging UV radiation, pollutants, dry air and wind. All of these ravage your skin. They rob you of vital… Read More
Here in South Florida, we like to say that we live in Paradise. And there’s some truth to that … The sun shines all the time. The beaches are stunning. And for those like me who choose to live healthy, we have an abundance of delicious fruit … right in our backyards. Mangos, bananas… Read More
People in the Amazon refer to it as "the pharmacy in a fruit," because of its numerous health benefits. It's called cupuaçu (pronounced "koop-oo-ah-soo") and it's the Amazon rainforest's secret to radiant, youthful-looking skin. I first encountered the super fruit a few years back while trekking… Read More
Getting sunshine every day protects you against major diseases. That includes osteoporosis, heart disease and even cancer. But too much sun can also damage your skin and speed up aging. Mainstream skin doctors have only one solution. They tell you to slather your skin with commercial… Read More
I've seen a lot of cosmetic therapies come and go over the years. Some work well enough. But others cause more damage than benefits. You just have to look at some aging Hollywood actresses to see the pitfalls of too much plastic surgery. But right now, I'm working on a cosmetic anti-aging… Read More
