Is Yo-Yo Dieting Causing Sagging Skin?
Are you a Yo-Yo Dieter?Last summer, you wanted to look fabulous for your 10 year high school reunion so you went on a crash diet and lost the excess weight. Shortly after, work got busy so you started...
View ArticleCan Meditation Prevent Aging?
Two weeks ago on my Birthday, I decided to go to a 10-day silent meditation retreat. I have to say, it was one of the most difficult things I have done in my life. On day number five, I started...
View ArticleSkin Cancer Basics
Each time your skin is exposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays, changes take place in the structure of your skin’s cells. Continuous exposure causes the skin to become permanently damaged, and also...
View ArticlePlay It Safe In The Sun
I love being in the sun just as much as anyone, but we do have to remain conscious of the harmful effects of the sun. To “play it safe in the sun”, it is best to avoid the sun between the peak hours of...
View ArticleSun Spots or Age Spots?
The top layer of our skin (epidermis) produces a substance called melanin that gives your skin its normal color. The more melanin in the skin, the darker the skin appears and the more protection it...
View ArticleEffects of the Sun on Wrinkles and Sagging Skin
Upon exposure to the sun, the harmful UV rays damage the existing collagen and elastin in your dermis (deeper layer of your skin) which gives your skin elasticity and support. The less collagen and...
View ArticleWhat is Ultherapy?
As women age, I frequently hear complaints about sagging skin, lines and wrinkles, and the changes that occur south of the chin. The smooth, taut skin of youth has changed and we begin to lose the...
View ArticleIs your décolleté making you look ten years older?
Women often forget to protect their upper chest when applying sunscreen to their face and neck. As a result of sun exposure and sleep position, they start to see signs of aging in this area as early...
View ArticleFinding Balance
When choosing a physician certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is an important credential, essential to the integrity of patient care. Every ten years, recertification is...
View ArticleQuick Ways to Look Picture-Perfect for Fashion Week
One of the most exciting weeks in Manhattan is right around the corner with Fashion Week. Here are some safe and quick procedures that can have you looking “run way ready” in a matter of...
View ArticleHoliday Beauty Plan for Perfect Skin
Early OctoberGive Yourself a “Beauty Lift” with UltherapyUltherapy is a proven, and popular, FDA approved procedure that can provide the look of a non-surgical facelift by lifting and tightening loose...
View Article5 Botox Myths and the Truths Behind them
Myth #1 Stopping Botox Makes Wrinkles WorseEven though Botox is a temporary treatment that requires maintenance, discontinuing treatments will not contribute to deepening lines. In fact, once you...
View ArticleTop 10 Winter Skin Care Tips
1. Beware of long, hot showers in the WinterI know as much we like to take long hot showers in the winter, unfortunately prolonged exposure to hot water strips away essential oils and causes dryness....
View ArticleThe Health Corner: Skin Fixing Foods
Can youthful vitality and glowing complexion really be found in what you eat? At Anand Medical Spa, I have long supported the connection between health, skin, and diet. But when it comes to getting the...
View ArticleWellness Matters: Take the first step to becoming the “You” you envisioned...
Are you often sleep deprived?Do you feel anxious in your everyday life and stressed by its challenges?Do you struggle with diet, digestive and nutritional issues?Do you know that each of these issues...
View ArticleWho Doesn’t Want Beautiful, Healthy Lips Even In The Winter?
Now that winter is in full gear, I would like to share some lip health and beauty tips with you for this winter season. 1) Protect Your Lips Mucosal skin such as your lips does not have the...
View ArticleTech Neck…Tech Aging…Tech Overload?
Recently while performing an Ultherapy treatment to lift and tighten the chin and neck of a 54 year old woman, her 20 year old daughter, sitting with her neck bent downwards at her phone for an...
View ArticleHalting the Aging Process with Antioxidants for the Body and Skin
ANTIOXIDANTS FOR THE BODY: You Are What You Eat An array of colorful fruits and vegetables in your diet every day will help your source antioxidants, mainly from the phytonutrients (plant based...
View ArticleCOUNTDOWN TO GORGEOUS For the Bride & For You Too!
As the month of June approaches, many of you will be attending weddings of friends and loved ones. And for some, planning for “the happiest day of your life” has already begun. Amidst preparations for...
View ArticleCELEBRATING MOM: Reflections on this Special Woman In Your Life
My mother has been a tremendous source of inspiration in my life and is the reason I incorporated the concept of wellness into my practice. I still remember the first meditation retreat we attended...
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