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                                   (Photo credit: Fundamentalsmedspa.com ) A liquid facelift is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that adds volume to the face. In less than an hour, your wrinkles will have filled in and your skin will look more refreshed and youthful.  It also restores your natural contours giving you a rested and energized appearance. As we age, our skin begins to sag both in the eyelids and lower areas of the face. Some may also experience discoloration and loss of suppleness. By the age of 30, collagen production decreases dramatically and it shows on our skin. A liquid facelift can slow the signs of aging and stimulate the production of new collagen helping us look younger longer.  What Is A Liquid Facelift?  While it has facelift in the name, a liquid facelift is not the same as a surgical facelift and won't give you the same results. Liquid facelifts also have no effect on the neck. This procedure is best suited for men and women in their late 20's to ear

                                                 (Photo credit: Healthline.com) It's so important to prevent plaque buildup in your artery walls. Once it's too late, you run the risk of heart attack or stroke, and require invasive treatment. When our blood vessels and arteries are clear, blood can flow fluidly through our body and fuel all of its functions. When the arteries become clogged, inflammation can occur in the body. Blockages can be formed, break apart, and cause a heart attack or eventually, heart disease. The good news is, there are natural ways you can prevent clogged arteries from plaque buildup and lower your cholesterol. Lowering your BMI, exercising, and avoiding cholesterol-rich foods can prevent plaque in the artery walls. Common sense is to quit smoking and limit alcohol and sugar consumption to start. Here is a list of the best foods to add to your daily diet to reduce the risk of the number one killer, heart disease.  I can personally attest to this list.

                 (Photo credit: Thankyourbody.com ) One of the growing trends in beauty is dry brushing your skin. Detoxifying and exfoliating is always a great way to take care of your skin. So what is dry brushing? Dry brushing can take your skin to a whole other level of smoothness and wrinkle-free. It's also known to stimulate lymphatic drainage increasing blood flow to the face and body. Dry brushing isn't complicated, it's exactly as it sounds. You take a coarse brush and gently use it against your skin. It will help remove dead skin cells and flush out toxins from the body.  Dermatologist Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin from New York told SELF magazine "gently brushing the skin is a form of physical exfoliation, meaning it can slough away dead skin, leaving it smoother. When you exfoliate on dry skin, the friction is increased as opposed to when the skin is wet. When the friction is increased, exfoliation is more effective." Exfoliating dry skin enhances the ra

      (Photo credit: Dr. Guy Massry) Blepharoplasty or eyelid surgery is ideal for those who need a lift around the eyes without a facelift. It's a more natural way to go by removing saggy skin from the eyelids and lightly lifting the brow. Eyelid surgery is ideal for those who have "hooded eyes" (like the first picture above) due to genetics or aging. Eyelid surgery will give you a fresher appearance without changing the expression of your eyes. During the procedure, your surgeon can also remove excess skin from the lower eyelid making bags appear less prominent.    Most men and women notice a change around the eyes when they reach their mid-thirties or early forties. It's best to address this early so you can avoid the need for fat removal at your lower eyelid bags and the upper eyelids will look more natural.  How Blepharoplasty And Brow Lifts Work                                                  (Photo credit: Dr. David Hidalgo) Your surgeon makes incisions within

   (Photo credit: Instantknockout.com ) When you make the most out of your workouts and go hard, you'll reap the benefits of your afterburn. Afterburn is also known as EPOC (post-exercise oxygen consumption). This means after an intense workout, your body consumes an increased level of oxygen and calories it needs to recover from working out. A high-intensity workout raises your metabolism and stays heightened for a longer period of time. This is the afterburn, and the more you generate the more weight you will lose. So how do you generate the most afterburn? Best Workouts To Maximize Afterburn Cardio, duration, and intensity are key when it comes to EPOC and afterburn. Strength training and your fitness level will also come into play. Many believe that just two short 20-minute workouts like HIIT training at a high intensity create the most afterburn compared to one continuous workout. Here are the best 20-25 minute workouts that will maximize your calorie burn during and long afte

                                 (Photo Credit: Draxe.com ) The liver is the most important organ in our body besides the heart. It doesn't get enough credit that it's due. Its job is to filter and break down what we put in our bodies while producing bile and glucose that we need to stay healthy. When we pollute ourselves with processed foods, toxins, and chemicals, our liver suffers and becomes taxed. It's important to cleanse our liver from time to time with healthy herbs, fruits, and vegetables.  These juice recipes will help naturally cleanse your liver and help its detox function and protect against oxidative stress.   Liver Cleansing Beet Juice Beets are one of the best vegetables you can eat to cleanse the liver and blood. They quickly help break down toxins and boost enzymatic activity. They are rich in vitamin C, potassium, iron, and fiber. They reduce blood pressure, treat inflammation, detoxify the liver, and improve blood flow.                                   

(Credit: iStock Photos) Cosmetic surgery procedures were on the rise this year and they show no signs of descending in 2023. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there were over 18 million minimally invasive and surgical cosmetic procedures performed in the U.S. in 2018. It will be interesting to see what the new numbers are by the end of this year. Currently, the top 5 cosmetic procedures are: 1. Breast Augmentation 2. Liposuction 3. Rhinoplasty (nose surgery) 4. Eyelid surgery 5. Tummy tuck Body-shaping procedures whether non-invasive or performed with liposuction, will continue to be on the top 5 list throughout 2020. This includes the Brazilian butt lift we see so often along with fat transfer from other areas of the body to the buttocks. The top minimally invasive cosmetic procedures are: 1. Botox (Botulinum toxin) 2. Fillers (Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, etc.) 3. Chemical peel 4. Laser hair removal 5. Microdermabrasion Thanks to the