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Category Archives: Health & Wellness

Cosmetic Surgery Vacations

Posted in Cosmetic Procedures, Health & Wellness

Cosmetic Surgery Vacations Can you kill two birds with one stone? The saying goes, “You can kill two birds with one stone if you’re very lucky or if you have a very big stone.” Lately, there are two attractive “birds” that have been packaged together: plastic surgery and a vacation. A typical plastic surgery/travel website… READ MORE

Facing the Truth and How to Look Your Best

Posted in Fitness, Health & Wellness

A recent article just came out discussing whether or not face and neck exercises can help make you look younger. The answer: Probably not. If you run a Google search, many electronic and manual devices will come up, but none can conclusively help target facial muscles and rejuvenate your face. While practicing healthy habits like… READ MORE

The 411 on Anti-Aging Medicine

Posted in Health & Wellness

I found the information for this blog post from the American Society of Aesthetic Surgery website www.surgery.org and although, not an indepth review, it has very important information that you might find useful. Aging can be a progressivedecline in mental and physical ability,accompanied by an increase in susceptibilityto chronic disease. Humankind has long soughtways to… READ MORE

THE TRUTH BE TOLD: OTC Supplements and Herbal Medications

Posted in Health & Wellness

The Amerian Society of Aesthetic Surgery www.surgery.org has recently published the truth about herbal medications and over the counter supplements. I think it is very important for everyone to understand that these are drugs and each has side effects that can be harmful. The following is from the ASAPS website. For many, the words natural,… READ MORE

Patient Safety Alert: Backroom Procedures Not Worth the Risk

Posted in Health & Wellness

There continues to be media reports of illegal cosmetic procedures performed by nonqualified and untrained individuals in homes, hotel rooms, ect. with disasterous complications including a recent death. With that in mind, please take a moment to read the article from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Many consumers are still unaware of… READ MORE

Children and Lawn Mowers, A Dangerous Combination

Posted in Health & Wellness

The Rudie family knows all too well how dangerous lawn mowing can be when proper safety precautions are not taken. In July 2009, Mrs. Brenda Rudie’s two-year-old son Brandon suffered devastating facial injuries in a lawn mower accident. His father was mowing the lawn and Brandon was in a cart behind him with his 5-year-old… READ MORE

Lifestyle and Plastic Surgery

Posted in Health & Wellness, Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgeons often ask within the first several questions about diet and exercise. Why is this question so important? First and foremost, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is necessary for overall health and longevity. Exercise is good for the heart, soul, and mind. There are numerous studies that prove exercise increases life  and quality of life…. READ MORE

Question for the Obama Administration?

Posted in Health & Wellness

I know this is a non-cosmetic post but I feel it necessary for discussion. There are approximately 45 million uninsured in the United States. Only about 15 million of these individuals truly can’t afford health insurance and thus should be covered under medicaid. Thus 30 million should be covered under the government run public health… READ MORE