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by Paul M. Parker, M.D. For many of us the start of a new year can serve as a wake-up call to shape up. Stretching the day to fit a busy holiday schedule can interfere with good sleep habits and irritate nerves. It only takes a few weeks of binge eating and drinking to induce us to turn our attention to diet, exercise, and other self-improvement resolutions. So, at this time of year especially, people want to know about detoxifying treatments for the mind and body. Ask 10 providers what detoxification is and you’ll probably receive 10 different answers. Unfortunately, no solid scientific evidence exists to support the premise that a single detox session or several over the course of weeks can alleviate toxins that have continued to accumulate in our bodies since birth. Therefore, helping the patient to develop a respect for and a dedication to an ongoing detoxification program is essential. Over the past 20 years as my plastic surgery practice has grown I have become increasingly convinced of the positive link between wellness and treating the “whole” patient to achieve a harmonious state of well-being. Toxins disrupt this often-elusive state. Read More
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Since its launch in 1975, DERMASCOPE Magazine’s purpose has been to empower the aesthetics industry with innovative information, unbranded education, and unprecedented platforms of continuing education. America’s first and most trusted professional skin care trade publication, “The authority on professional skin care” examines various educational topics such as chemical exfoliation, hyperpigmentation, acne, hair removal, trends, ... Read More
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