The Total You

* Spirit

* Great Skin

* Great Body

Fountain of Youth

* General guidelines

* Anti-aging tools

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Guide to the "Fountain of Youth"
Lifestyle - Protection - Prevention - Skin Repair

I. Protection

Sun Protection
Wear a sunscreen daily with SPF 30 with both UVA and UVB coverage.
Do not sunbathe or tan at tanning salons.
Avoid sun as much as possible especially between 10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m

Environmental Protection
Stress. Minimize the stress in your life. Control blood pressure.
Adequate sleep: Usually 6 - 8 hours each night.
Dietary: Aim for a well balanced diet, 6 - 8 glasses of water daily, anti-
oxidants in diet or nutritional supplement and 25 grams fiber daily.
Exercise: Aim for a total of 60 minutes of exercise daily.
Alcohol: Drink only in moderation or not at all.
Smoking: Smoking causes more wrinkling.

II. Prevention

Sun Protection as above.
AHA - alpha-hydroxy acids. PHA - Poly-hydroxy acids for fine lines, improved radiance and clarity
Anti-oxidants in your skin care products

III. Repair

Protection and Prevention as above
Skin damage analysis and corrective care
Anti-aging treatments (Available in our practice)
Prescription medications as appropriate
Rejuvenating Treatments - see Cosmetic Services

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