Your eyes are the window to your soul, which means we use them to convey loads of emotions. Surprised? Raise your eyebrows! Delighted? Break into a grin, complete with eye-corner crinkles! Serious and intense? It’ll show in your gaze. But the root of emotion is “motion,” and over the years, all this motion leaves its […]
Many would say that sight is the most important of the five senses and for good reason. Our world is full of beauty in every direction. It is important that we take special care of our eyes so we don’t miss the beautiful sights both near and far. Eye health, much like skin care, starts […]
Minerals are just as important as vitamins for a healthy body and vibrant skin. Without minerals, nutrients aren’t able to penetrate cell membranes. This means if you’re not getting enough minerals, your skin is likely under-nourished. Take zinc. This fantastic mineral stabilizes blood sugar and metabolism and supports immunity, but it also plays a huge […]
So…you’re pregnant! Congratulations! But you may be wondering, what does this change about your regular beauty routine? Are there ingredients you should avoid? What about botox? We all need to be careful about what we’re putting into and on our bodies, but this is doubly true for pregnant women. Pay attention to your personal hygiene […]
At Elizabeth Adams, MD, we are taking note from Monte’s Last Word in the April newsletter- If you say what you believe and you do what you believe, then you will attract people who believe what you believe. We are adding another amazing member to the Elizabeth Adams, MD, team who definitely believes what we […]
We’ve all been there— bloated, gassy, and irritable. Straining to get our bowels moving. Even if you only suffer from occasional constipation, the discomfort is real. Unfortunately, our society typically turns to over-the-counter laxatives to treat constipation instead of addressing the underlying issues— including our diets. You have probably heard us talk about how the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
