DIY Sunscreen – Why Dermatologists Recommend You DON’T Try This At Home All Trending Articles Health Skin Care Truths 07/30/202108/02/2021 by Dr. Fayne Frey, Board Certified Dermatologist Mixed messages... Sunscreen. We know we need it. Experts tell us it protects us from skin cancer, particularly malignant melanoma, the deadliest form. They also say it prevents skin aging (wrinkles). At the same time, we hear frequent reports in the media that sunscreen contains
Is IV Nutrition Therapy Right For You? All Trending Articles Health 07/27/202107/29/2021 by Clint Fuqua, The Health Engineer IV Hook-up Pills, potions and powders There are pills, potions, and powders for every want and need you can imagine and marketing geniuses creating ads for those you haven’t imagined yet. The media inundates us constantly with sales pitches disguised as information so well-written even the
Beware of the Narcissist: Don’t Ignore the Signs All Trending Articles Health 07/12/202108/03/2021 by Ellen Blake My Friend is a Narcissist I recently made a new friend - or so I thought. We worked together for a short time. She was extremely charming, fun, confident and supportive...at first. I don't have much experience with people with a narcissistic personality. I'm sure I've come across others over the
Face Facts: What’s Up With Anti-Wrinkle Creams? All Trending Articles Skin Care Truths 07/10/202107/29/2021 by Fayne Frey, MD ,Board-certified clinical and surgical dermatologist Patients ask me daily if anti-wrinkle creams work. If the question they are really asking is if the aging process can be reversed, the answer is no. Anti-wrinkle creams cannot change the anatomy of skin to erase wrinkles. Let’s rephrase the question. “Can anti-wrinkle
Are “Natural” Skincare Products Really Better? All Trending Articles Health Skin Care Truths 07/09/202107/27/2021 By Dr. Fayne Frey, M.D, Board Certified Dermatologist Are you drawn to natural skincare products? Jenna Smith (not her real name) came to my office one day with her face red, swollen, and about the size of a basketball. She could hardly see due to the swelling that forced her eyes almost
How Do I Get Rid of Age Spots and Avoid Getting More? All Trending Articles Health Skin Care Truths 06/02/202106/03/2021 Author: Dr. Fayne Frey, Board Certified Dermatologist originally posted: 7.1.2021 updated 6.2.2021 Concerned about age spots? Does an unsettling image of your mother or grandmother pop into your mind when someone mentions age spots? Perhaps you've noticed a small brown pigmented spot on your own cheek or on the back of your hand. After
Do You Wash Your Face Before or After You Shower? Notes From a Dermatologist All Trending Articles Skin Care Truths 05/31/202106/01/2021 by Fayne Frey, MD The order of things We all have our routines. Some of us are more flexible than others, but most of us have specific habits we repeat daily. Think about these two examples; Do you put on your pants or your socks first? And do you wash your face
10 Reasons Aging is Awesome All Trending Articles Health 04/17/202104/29/2021 by Ellen Blake Did we really have more energy when younger? I used to wish I had the energy I possessed in my twenties. Recently, though, I looked back at those years with more clarity. In truth, I worked ridiculous hours at a challenging job, stayed out late, drank too much went
How to Overcome Exercise Excuses All Trending Articles Health 04/16/202104/17/2021 Original article posted 8/8/2019 Updated 4/16/2021 By W. Cameron Tucker Exercise and age We all know we should exercise…why don’t we? No one said starting a regular exercise program is easy. The toughest part is to find the motivation and then commit to a routine on a regular basis. The biggest roadblock for me
Arthritis? How Did I Get That and How Can I Fix it? All Trending Articles Health 03/28/202103/29/2021 by Adam Wright, MD How did I get arthritis and is it curable? This morning Professor James from the local community college came to my office complaining of knee pain. His knee was not quite right since taking a hard hit playing football decades ago. He had knee surgery back in the
Long Term Covid19 Symptoms and Other Good Reasons to See a Pulmonologist All Trending Articles Coronavirus Health 03/22/202103/30/2021 sponsored post by Leslie Farin Breathing is underrated Eve Ensler, the American playwright and performer once said, "I wake up every day and I think, I'm breathing! It's a good day!" I love this quote that reminds us to be grateful. The vast majority of us take breathing for granted. It happens naturally, day in
The Skinny on Cellulite – What Causes It and How Do I Get Rid of It? All Trending Articles Skin Care Truths 03/21/202104/01/2021 by Fayne Frey, Board Certified Dermatologist The complicated relationship we have with our cellulite If cellulite bothers you, you are not alone. Many of my patients worry about putting on shorts and swimsuits as summer approaches. They ask me how to get rid of the unattractive orange-peel textured skin on their
Help- I Get Up 3 Times at Night to Pee! Do I Have an Enlarged Prostate? Draft Men's Health 03/17/202103/19/2021 by Ronald Kline, M.D. Dear Dr. K, I’m getting up two to three times a night to pee and the loss of sleep is killing me. What can I do? signed I.P. Nightly You're not alone First of all, you're not alone. Most men know what it feels like to be comfortable and
8 Simple Strategies to Improve Memory as We Age Health 03/16/202103/16/2021 by Ellen Blake It's a fact some of us have better memories than others. I am lucky I am able to remember minute details that I store in my brain for years, and access them quickly when needed. Lately, however, I feel my memory is not as sharp as it used
Detoxify and Upgrade Your Home, Mind and Body All Trending Articles Health 03/12/202104/09/2021 sponsored post by Leslie Farin Upgrade your life starting from the inside out Women our age complain often of various health issues. Some of the more common complaints include hypothyroidism, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), weight gain, joint pain, headaches and difficulty sleeping. Do you sometimes feel that no matter what you do, you
Does Aging Change How Our Medications Work? Health 02/26/202102/26/2021 by Leslie Farin originally posted 11/27/2019 updated 2/26/2021 40% of older adults take at least five different drugs per week For many of us, aging means taking more medications than when we were younger. When helping care for my mom over the years, it seemed the list grew larger every year. She, like other
Diagnosed With Cancer? Ask Your Doctor About Molecular Profiling Health 02/26/202102/26/2021 By Christie Bevington Sharing my story...in hopes of helping others I was always a busy, healthy person. I love to take motorcycle road trips, tend to my 17 chickens, host frequent backyard barbecues and carry my grandchildren around as often as possible. Two years ago, at age 56, I began experiencing intense back
Why Eye Yoga Exercises are as Important As Yoga for Your Body Health 02/11/202102/13/2021 Benefits of therapeutic eye yoga Does eye yoga help to overcome eye-related problems? Eye yoga supporters say yes, but the research on the effectiveness of this practice is mixed. There are some conditions eye yoga exercises appear to help, such as eye strain, while others, such as nearsightedness or dry eye,
A Dermatologist’s 7 Top Tips to Treat Dry Winter Skin Health Skin Care Truths 02/07/202102/07/2021 Author: Fayne Frey, M.D. Board Certified Dermatologist originally posted 1/5/2019 updated 2/7/2021 Dry itchy skin during the colder months? Is your skin drier in the winter than during other seasons? You’re not alone. Cold air, strong winds, and other seasonal factors often lead to dry winter skin. It's important to first understand why you have
Do I Have ED (Erectile Dysfunction) or Not? How Do I Know? Men's Health 02/04/202102/05/2021 ED OR NOT ED? THAT IS THE QUESTION Dear Doctor K, I’ve experienced an inability to get an erection a few times now, but it’s not consistent. Sometimes I’m fine. How do I know when I should be concerned? There’s a joke about the difference between fear and panic. “Fear is the
