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01:50 pm August 29, 2023 When it comes to cosmetic procedures, time can make all the difference. While most treatments can be performed year-round, there is value in scheduling certain interventions during specific seasons. Here is a practical guide to help you navigate the world of cosmetic surgery and choose the perfect time for your cosmetic procedure. Keep in mind that a consultation any time of year with one of our cosmetic dermatologists can put you on a treatment plan to achieve your desired skin goals, whether it’s for the next year or the next decade! Treatments for all seasons…
One of the things I’ve really appreciated about leading MiddlesexMD is the opportunity to connect with a network of others who provide support to both women and men as they manage their health in midlife—including maintaining sexual health and intimate relationships . Hearing from colleagues who represent the male perspective can support open, two-way conversations about the changing nature of intimacy. Okay, so you’ve gone through menopause and you’re feeling a little down. Along with changes like weight gain and irritability, you now also have doubts and fears about things you didn’t have before. Questions like “am I still desirable?”…
My puppy Milo deplores excess vitamin A in his diet. As someone who doesn’t have children, my dog is my family. After working with clients from all over the world for over 12+ years in my nutrition practice, a common finding I see in trials is that people are overdosing on vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in the body and does not leave easily. if you take too much. It hangs around and sinks your liver. This is from eating too much dairy/liver/eggs, eating too many brightly colored vegetables (think sweet potatoes, carrots, red peppers, etc.), topical…
In a recent study published in the journal PLoS One, researchers investigated the efficacy of lavender essential oils in suppressing atopic dermatitis (AD) using an AD cell line. They didn’t just establish the anti-AD benefits Lavandula essential oils of the genus and its derivative, linalyl acetate, but they did so without the need for human clinical trials or animal testing. They further established the non-sensitizing nature of the essential oil, highlighting its potential as a stand-alone or adjunctive suppressor of AD-induced skin pruritus. Study: Aromatic lavender oil as a suppressant of atopic dermatitis. Image credit: PhotoStockPhoto / Shutterstock What is…
Watermelon helps you last longer in bed as it contains key nutrients that are scientifically proven to treat premature ejaculation (PE). It is a decent source of magnesium, folate and zinc which are known to help manage PE.Read on to find out how much watermelon you should be consuming on a daily basis to last longer in bed…What is watermelon?Watermelon is a sweet and juicy fruit that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is, botanically, a berry and has more than 1,000 varieties worldwide. Watermelons are a rich source of many nutrients that provide you with many health benefits.Its nutritional…
Vaginosis is a common condition among women that causes the muscles around the vagina to contract involuntarily, making intercourse painful or even impossible. This condition can have physical and emotional effects on a person’s life. However, there are several ways to treat and deal with sinusitis, including exercises that can be done at home. In this blog post, we will discuss pelvic floor exercises and how they can help you manage and overcome this condition.Use of dilatorsAn effective way to treat vaginitis is the use of VuVa vaginal dilators. These are tools used to gradually increase the size of the…
Mosquitoes are one of the biggest mosquitoes of the summer! We all love spending time outside, but it’s impossible to escape bites during your picnic, outdoor concert or trip to the park. When bugs bite, our instinct is to grab the nearest bottle of bug repellent and sink into a layer of protection. And for good reason: not only are bites itchy and unsightly, mosquitoes can also carry diseases like West Nile virus and Zika virus. Blindly choosing your repellent, however, can be just as dangerous to your health as the bug bite itself. That’s because over 500(!) EPA-registered bug…
Fans of the cultural phenomenon “Love Island” they know the term “the ick” well. For those of you who aren’t part of this heavy dose of reality TV dating, let’s give you some insight into what exactly the ick is. You go on a date with someone and find out their favorite music artist is the most whined boy band since the early 2000s. Your lover always manages to get bits of whatever they eat stuck to their facial hair. Your long-term partner leaves dirty underwear on the bathroom floor when he showers – and takes days to pick it…
Share this: I’m not a moron. But I had a real dumb moment recently, and I think it might serve as a teachable moment for a lot of coaches and trainers out there who might be reading. My awful stupidity affected me so much that it prompted me to go stand out on the ledge of a mountain, look at nature, honor my life, and ask someone to take a picture of it. Copyright: rdonar Hahahaha. Just kidding. I didn’t do this shit. This is just a random image that I hoped would give a sense of scope and grandeur…
Nicotine e-cigarettes are more effective at helping people quit smoking than conventional nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), according to the latest Cochrane review, led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst public health and policy researcher. The review of studies published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews found high-certainty evidence that e-cigarettes, which allow users to “vape” nicotine instead of smoking it, lead to a better chance of quitting than patches, gum, lozenges or other traditional NRTs. In England, quite unlike the rest of the world, e-cigarettes have been adopted by public health services as a tool to help people reduce…