Posts by aacustomtmplt2:
Banishing Constipation for Good (Skin, That Is)
Our last post was all about pooping. Guess what? This post is not about pooping—it’s about not pooping! We’re really into bowel movements this month, because bowel movements are important. They should be normal part of daily life—something you’re not embarrassed to do or to talk about. Constipation increases skin blemishes and belly-bloat and generally […]
- Posted on: Mar 15 2018
What is Face-Mapping?
You probably already know that your complexion can tell you a lot about your overall health. But did you know that the location of your “problem areas” can also be revelatory? The Chinese have known this for thousands of years. They invented face-mapping, a process that stems from the belief that each organ of your […]
- Posted on: Feb 21 2018
PRP Facial: Using Your Own Plasma to Heal Your Skin
Have wrinkles, dullness, or discoloration in your skin? You can thank aging for that! It happens to all of us, but we don’t have to passively accept its effects. With so many different anti-aging products and procedures out there, at Elizabeth Adams MD, we want to be transparent with what services we offer and why. […]
- Posted on: Feb 14 2018
Integrative Aesthetics: A Holistic Approach to Beauty
These days, “holistic” is a buzzword. It pops up everywhere, from your local veterinarian’s office to your company’s annual team-building conference. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, holistic means “dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part.” In medicine, a holistic approach includes preventative care, such as practicing healthy […]
- Posted on: Feb 7 2018
The Pompous Pomegranate
Ok, so maybe we’re a sucker for alliteration, but also, the pomegranate should be pompous. Why? Well, those glittering wee jewels of seeds pack a nutritional punch. Pomegranate has vitamin C for collagen (ahem, only the building block of beauty!) and vitamin K for an even skin tone. It has folate, which helps fight gray […]
- Posted on: Jan 24 2018
Aging: A Matter of Framing
Recently we talked about aging gracefully. Now we want to take this a step further, by exploring something we think of as “graceful aging.” Whether or not you enjoy or dread aging is a matter of perspective, which means graceful aging is about how you, personally, frame the concept of aging. Do you recognize and […]
- Posted on: Jan 16 2018
Aging Gracefully
Life is full of “age-appropriate” designations for both the young and the old— from movies, to driver’s licenses, to the legal drinking age, to AARP membership! Did you know that your skin care regimen should also be age-appropriate? As you get older, your body (and your skin!) changes, and so should your skin care regimen. […]
- Posted on: Jan 9 2018
A New Face at Elizabeth Adams MD
We are so excited to introduce you to the newest member of the Elizabeth Adams, MD team! Meet Emily Trant. Born into an Air Force family, Emily is familiar with a life full of new people and places, but spent the majority of her childhood and high school years in Virginia. A lover of the […]
- Posted on: Jan 1 2018
Benefits of Collagen
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and is a key constituent of all connective tissues. Collagen provides the infrastructure of the musculoskeletal system, essential for mobility. The intake of collagen ensures the cohesion, elasticity and regeneration of skin, hair, tendon, cartilage, bones and joints. Collagen is a protein made up of amino acids: glycine, […]
- Posted on: Dec 29 2017
Surprising Nutrients for Great Skin
Feeling like your skin needs a little help during these cold winter months but not wanting to get out in the elements? We feel ya! So, we are sharing a little beauty secret …. some of the most common items in your kitchen also offer incredible benefits for your skin. Better skin in the comfort […]
- Posted on: Dec 15 2017
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