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A New Era Of Retinoids

We used to talk about “retinol” as if it were one universal ingredient. Now we're talking about retinol, retinal, tretinoin, encapsulated formulas, slow-release delivery systems, peptides and incre...

The Skinification of Body Care: Why Your Body Deserves More Than Whatever Is by the Door

Here is a small experiment for you: count the products you have used on your face this week. Cleanser, exfoliant, vitamin C, retinol, eye cream, moisturizer, SPF… it adds up quickly. Now count the ...

Your Scalp Is Skin – It Is Time We Treated It That Way.

Think about how much attention your face gets. Cleanser, serum, moisturizer, SPF, maybe a retinol a few nights a week. Now think about what your scalp gets. Shampoo, and that is usually the whole l...

How to Prevent Muscle Loss During Weight Loss

As a health and strength coach for over 30 years, this topic of muscle preservation during weight loss is very dear to my heart when working with people. Because over the decades, I have seen so ma...

Parasites: Should We Fear Them or Understand Them?

Parasites have become one of the hottest topics in the health world. Social media is filled with stories of parasite cleanses, dramatic before-and-after photos, and claims that everyone is infected...

LED Light Therapy: What It Actually Does for Your Skin

LED light therapy has moved from the treatment room to the living room, and it happened quickly. What used to be a machine on a rolling arm, operated by a trained professional, is now something you...

Creatine: Does Everyone Really Need It?

Every few years, a supplement comes along that seems to become the answer to everything. Right now, that supplement is creatine. Open social media, listen to a podcast, or walk into almost any supp...

Skin Longevity, Decoded: What AlumierMD's Giselle Curcio Told Us on Skin Talks

Anti-aging is on its way out, and "longevity" is the word on everyone's lips… along with exosomes, growth factors, salmon DNA and, yes, zombie cells. Some of it is thrilling science, but most impor...

SIV Biome Balancing Serum: the Skin Microbiome Serum That Reads Your Skin First

I've been doing this long enough to be a little cynical about new brand or product launches. Much of what crosses my desk is a familiar idea in a nicer bottle, and I can usually tell within a minut...

How to Stay Motivated to Work Out at Home

When I coach clients on their wellness journey, movement is always part of the conversation. Nutrition and exercise go hand in hand. You cannot expect to achieve optimal health by focusing on food ...

Your Skin Runs on a Clock: The Case for Chrono-Skincare

You have gathered your serums, treatments and creams, and you use them faithfully… but have you ever stopped to ask whether you are using them at the right time of day? It turns out your skin keeps...

Why Is Everyone Obsessing Over Protein?

Why is everyone adding protein powder to their coffee and cottage cheese to everything imaginable? And why has it suddenly become a flex to announcing that you’ve hit 150 grams of protein before no...

The Spots You Always Forget to Sunscreen (Summer's Sneaky Little Traps)

You know how it goes in summer… you smooth SPF over your cheeks, your forehead, hopefully your nose too (it’s important to be thorough), and then head out the door feeling protected. And for the mo...