In just a couple of months I’ll be headed back to Africa. I’m lucky that we have a nice little house we turn into our base, in Kampala Uganda. But I don’t spend too much time there… the real work I do is out in the jungles and on the plains, looking for lost healing secrets so I can bring… Read More
I just have to look outside my door here in South Florida to find one the most potent and versatile anti-aging plants on earth. For many years I’ve been advising my patients here at the Wellness Center to keep an aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) plant in their house or garden. It comes in… Read More
Traditional Chinese doctors have a secret anti-aging treatment for skin. They’ve been using it for more than 2,500 years. This herbal remedy soothes inflammation and infection. It calms itching and burns. In the 17th century this herb finally made its way to Europe. The great Swedish botanist… Read More
It’s sometimes called “Liquid Gold” because the oil is so prized. When I went to Africa I saw mothers rub it on newborn babies’ skin, women brush it into their hair. People even sprinkle it on their couscous because the oil is not only good for your skin and hair, but it’s also healthy to… Read More
Most men just don’t understand what it’s like to be a woman. Their idea of getting ready to go out is putting on a different shirt. It’s so easy for them. But I’ve got good news for you… Being a woman doesn’t have to be hard. There are effortless tricks that take just minutes but make… Read More
Most women come to see me about their health. But a lot of them ask about the health of their skin, too. And their top concern seems to be aging skin. “I use a good cleanser,” they say. “I moisturize and tone. But is there something else I should be doing to keep my skin looking… Read More
Keep Your Age A Secret Is your skin giving away your age? I’m not talking about wrinkles or bags. Do you know what really gives away a woman’s age? Skin tone. When I see splotches of uneven color, or spots from old acne scars, or sunspots from too many hours outside – well, the secret’s… Read More
Just one day dashing around Cuzco, and I’m breathing a little hard. Peru’s “second city” is more than 11,000 feet up, and the oxygen is thin. My guide and I have visited countless outdoor markets and artisan stalls, seeking traditional herbs. By mid-afternoon, I think we’ve been to every… Read More
Feeling stressed? Your skin may be feeling it, too. In fact, stress is one of the most common factors that cause your skin and body to age. Chronic stress has been proven to affect your health negatively.1 It can also accelerate the aging of your cells because your telomeres shorten at the end of… Read More