Using our own blood to heal our bodies is not only a hot trend, but it actually is something I use in my office in many different ways (and have for years). The key here is – of course, a seasoned practitioner to ensure safety -- but also, to be sure that the “blood” you are using has a chance of working and actually being...

I had always thought Botox was for older women and socialites, but when my friends and I started turning 30, it was suddenly a topic of discussion at every dinner party and girls night out. It felt like there was no longer question of “if”— but only a question of “when”— for many of my friends. Around that same time, I started...

Beauty from the inside out – it’s a concept I talk about all the time when it comes to skin. As I tell my patients, if you want healthy, radiant skin over the long term, you have to get to the root cause of common skin conditions like acne, rosacea, eczema and even premature aging. If we address the inflammation that starts inside our gut...

It seems so basic -- washing our hair. We follow our standard shampoo-conditioner protocol without giving it a second thought. Then, when we notice issues with the health and appearance of our hair, we search for styling/smoothing products to temporarily “treat” the issue we see (dryness, breakage, dullness). But, what if the root of...