Category archives: Health

 

 

 

Defining Sun Damage

There’s nothing like spending the day outside on a gorgeous, sunny day. Unfortunately that feeling often comes with a price – sun damage. Unprotected skin is vulnerable to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can cause long-term changes to your skin. Sun damage comes in many forms, but some of the most common types include: [...]

 

Is Botox Worth It?

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The September 2012 issue of Redbook asks, “Is Botox really worth it?” A savvy editor interviewed top board-certified doctors and scores of women who had undergone injectable procedures. She also looked at studies that have been done on injectable satisfaction rates. Though Botox costs far less than cosmetic surgery, it is still an investment for [...]

 

 

How New Light Based Technologies Can Minimize the Signs of Long-Term Sun Damage

  Not all lights are created equal. Some are visible to the human eye as colors. Others, though not perceivable, produce long-lasting biological effects. For example, ultra-violet (UV) light (10-400 nm), which comes to us in the flavors of UVA, UV B, and UVC (though little of the latter reaches the earth), is well known [...]

 

Guide to Med Spa's

Today’s med spas offer state-of-the-art cosmetic treatments in a safe, comfortable, medically supervised environment. From laser hair removal to body shaping, your options are nearly endless and your aesthetic goals within reach. But how do you choose the right med spa? Take your time, says Nikki Rasmussen of New Haven, CT, med spa YOLO Laser [...]

 

Got Loose Skin???

So many different kinds of cosmetic treatments have been made available to individuals recently. What led to this is the demand of people who want to look younger. Firmer skin can be achieved with the new cosmetic procedure in light technology that makes use of heat. Skin Tyte is this new innovation. A non-invasive treatment, [...]

 

 

My First Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy Experience!

When I scheduled for the Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy at YOLO Laser Center and Medical Spa in Guilford, Connecticut I admit, I was skeptical. The idea of having someone’s feet massaging me for an hour intimidated me. I did not know anything about the massage therapist so I didn’t want to offend anyone, it’s just [...]

 

Resolve to Lose...Tips for sucessful weight loss

The desire to lose weight must come from the individual. If you’re truly ambivalent about making changes in your lifestyle or are doing this to please someone else, you’re likely to fail. When making changes, decide what’s right for your lifestyle. Your best friend’s diet and exercise plan may be completely wrong for your habits [...]