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Seeings BELIEVING...all about COSMETIC Acupuncture!

September 25th, 2012 at 10:41 pm

COSMETIC ACUPUNCTURE-Seeing IS Believing!

Cosmetic acupuncture, also known as facial rejuvenation acupuncture, is being hailed as a natural facelift. Younger-looking skin, no more crow's feet—no Botox required! While not the dramatic and immediate results of surgery, above is an example of a woman treated for four months!

So YES facial rejuvenation acupuncture really works but not for the reasons you might think.

The Real Reason Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture Works

We've all had the experience of feeling well rested and generally okay, only to have a friend tell us, “Wow, you look tired!” Hey, thanks a lot!

This unpleasant experience leads many people down the path of expensive moisturizers, facials, extreme cleanses or dietary restrictions, and even plastic surgery. A common misconception is that our physical appearance, is separate from our internal condition.

Unfortunately, years of insomnia, stress, depression or stress—or digestive disturbance or back pain or chronic stress or menstrual irregularities—cannot be erased JUST by slathering on anti-aging cream or Doing a detox or eating organic for a week.

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture works for two reasons: 1) It puts you in touch with your true state of health, allowing you to realize that perhaps what you've gotten used to calling “okay” is actually not so hot. 2) It resolves the underlying imbalances that prevent you from feeling vibrant and youthful.

People ask me all the time if facial rejuvenation acupuncture can make them look younger. I usually answer by asking them these types of questions...If you were able to sleep soundly after years of suffering from insomnia, would that affect the way you look? If you were finally able to enjoy food again, without having to worry about chronic digestive problems, would you look different? If you could truly appreciate the positive aspects of your life rather than feeling constantly overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, would that alter your appearance?

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture works by making us stronger on the inside, which eventually changes how we look on the outside.

How Is Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture Different from Regular Acupuncture?

A facial rejuvenation acupuncture treatment, in terms of the overall experience, is not much different from a traditional acupuncture treatment. I will still ask you a lot of questions, many of which will seem totally unrelated to eliminating wrinkles. Your tongue and pulse will be checked, and you'll be asked to lay or sit back and relax.

The main distinguisher with facial rejuvenation acupuncture is that in addition to the points that are needled throughout the body, several acupuncture needles are placed in the face. The exact points are chosen based on the location of wrinkles, discolorations, and areas of loose skin.

Facial rejuvenation acupuncture needles are finer in diameter and placed more superficially than acupuncture needles used elsewhere on the body. They are usually left in for about 30 minutes.

So why does placing needles in the face tighten the skin and even out the complexion?

When an acupuncture needle is inserted, the body reacts by sending red blood cells and critical nutrients to the area, essentially stimulating a local immune response. Once the needle is removed, the body quickly realizes that it's not actually under attack and calls off the immune response.

In the meantime, those areas on the face where needles were placed have been flooded with a new supply of blood and nutrients. This stimulates the production of collagen, the protein responsible for tightness and vibrancy in the skin. I combine these treatments with specific skin nutrients or skinceuticals designed to rejuvenate their skin. Think of it as baking a cake and needing the right ingredients in order to get the best results..icing and all.

I enjoy this area of practice and patients have been very happy with results including sun damage, sagging, acne and more.

Please call us anytime to set up a free consultation to see if cosmetic acupuncture is right for you!

Many patients feel more rested and relaxed, and notice a more youthful glow, after just one or two facial rejuvenation acupuncture treatments. Typically, significant results happen after about 8-10 treatments over a four-to-10 week period. I combine acupuncture with microneedling and microcurrent in a menu specifically created for each client depending upon the areas needing improvment.

Looking young isn't very fun if you feel old. And no one wants to look older than they feel. Facial rejuvenation acupuncture is effective because it aligns one's inner and outer self, creating a castle that's made of a lot more than sand. Visit my skinceutical aisle for excellent natural products you will not find anywhere else. We offer FREE shipping and 10-20% OFF on over 500 TOP professional, "doctor only" Products.

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HEARING loss tied to OTC Pain Medications!

September 22nd, 2012 at 12:40 pm

Over 50 percent of Americans suffer from high-frequency hearing loss by the time they reach 60 years old. Studies since 2010 have suggested a link between pain medications such as acetaminophen and aspirin and significant hearing loss. The latest study published on September 12th, 2012 studied over 60,000 women others found similar results for both men and women....below is a link to the original study report.

Please consider acupuncture, chinese herbs and other natural means for your ongoing aches and pains. Should you or someone you know wish to know more please contact us for a FREE consultation at 847-577-4455. Visit our Natural Pharmacy for Ear Ringing Friendand other natural Health Solutions

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/health/your_health&id=7305373

Have a great fall weekend!

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This type of Apple-A-Day may keep wrinkles away!

September 18th, 2012 at 7:00 pm

As we age, the reduced turnover of our cells means we can lose control over how our skin ages. Epidermal stem cells needed to create healthy new skin are significantly reduced and function less efficiently. A discovery based on promising plant stem cell research may allow you to regain control.

Scientists have found that a novel extract derived from the stem cells of a rare apple tree cultivated for its extraordinary longevity shows tremendous ability to rejuvenate aging skin. By stimulating aging skin stem cells, this plant extract has been shown to lessen the appearance of unsightly wrinkles. Clinical trials show that this unique formulation increases the longevity of skin cells, resulting in skin that has a more youthful and radiant appearance.

Stem Cells

Cells in our bodies are programmed for specific functions. A skin cell, a brain cell, and a liver cell all contain the same DNA, or set of genes. However, each cell's fate is determined by a set of epigenetic (able to change gene expression patterns) signals that come from inside it and from the surrounding cells as well. These signals are like command tags attached to the DNA that switch certain genes on or off.

This selective coding creates all of the different kinds of cells in our bodies, which are collectively known as differentiated (specialized) cells.

Although differentiated cells vary widely in purpose and appearance, they all have one thing in common: they all come with a built-in operational limit. After so many divisions, they lose their ability to divide and must be replaced. This is where stem cells come in.

Your body also produces other cells that contain no specific programming. These stem cells are “blank,” so your body can essentially “format” them any way it pleases. Two universal aspects shared by this type of cell are: (1) the ability to replenish itself through a process of self-renewal and (2) the capacity to produce a differentiated cell.

The Role of Stem Cells in the Skin

The slow self-renewal process of epidermal stem cells, however, creates a problem. Because each epidermal stem cell only lasts for a certain number of divisions, and because each division runs the risk of lethal DNA mutation, the epidermal stem cell population can become depleted. When this happens, lost or dying skin cells begin to outnumber their replacements and the skin's health and appearance start to decline.

So what can be done? Scientists turned to plants for the answer.

Planting a Seed of Hope

Plants also have stem cells. Like humans, plant stem cells depend on epigenetic control and signals from surrounding cells for their development. Unlike humans, however, each plant-derived adult stem cell possesses the ability to generate a whole new plant.4 Scientists have found a way to harness the power of plant stem cells by growing plant tissues in culture.

The technique is a relatively simple one. First, viable tissue is obtained from a source plant. This material is called an explant. Next, a small cut is made in the explant. New cells form on the surface of this cut in an attempt to heal the wound. This colorless mass of cells is called a callus. The slowly dividing cells of a callus are undifferentiated cells that lack the characteristics of normal plant cells. They are essentially unprogrammed and full of potential.

With this technology, it is theoretically possible to propagate any plant cell in a liquid culture, opening up a whole new realm of possibilities. This fact started scientists thinking—what would happen if an extract of genetically long-lived plant stem cell tissue was applied to human skin?

Comparing Apples to Apples

Today, apples are cultivated primarily to enhance their appearance and flavor. But before the rise of refrigeration, an apple's ability to stay fresh for a long time was its most sought-after characteristic.

For this reason, a special variety of apple was cultivated in the middle of the 18th century that could be stored for a greatly extended period of time. In essence, it was the genetically modified, longer-living stem cells of this tannin-rich variety of apple, called the Uttwiler Spätlauber apple, which were responsible for its unique storage longevity.

In a certain isolated area of rural Switzerland, a few of these hardy apple trees still survive today. Scientists obtained an explant from the leaf of one of these trees to produce a special anti-aging stem cell extract.

The Amazing Results

Finally, the scientists conducted a human study to determine the anti-wrinkle effectiveness of a special cream containing a 2% Uttwiler Spätlauber extract along with lecithin liposomes. This patent-pending cream (called PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica) was applied twice daily to the crow's feet area of 20 participants. Wrinkle depth was reduced by an average of 8% after just two weeks, and by 15% after four weeks—thus reducing the signs of aging!5

What You Need to Know: Apple Stem Cells Offer Hope For Aging and Damaged Skin

Scientists are conducting intensive research on stem cells, which show tremendous potential to repair damaged tissues and organs.

Stem cells are capable of self-renewal and can transform themselves into differentiated cells.

Epidermal stem cells are crucial to replenish the skin cells that are lost due to continual shedding. When epidermal stem cells are depleted, the number of lost or dying skin cells outpaces the production of new cells, threatening the skin's health and appearance.

Like humans, plants also have stem cells. Scientists are keenly interested in a stem cell extract from the Uttwiler Spätlauber apple tree, whose fruit demonstrates an exceptionally long shelf-life.

This extract, termed PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica, has been shown to stimulate human stem cell proliferation, protect stem cells against ultraviolet light-induced death, and mitigate aging-related alterations in gene expression.

A human study showed that topical application of PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica reduced the depth of crow's feet wrinkles after only two weeks.

Chondrus crispus (red seaweed) extract, hyaluronic acid, and an antioxidant tea blend complement the effects of PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica to help promote radiant, youthful skin.

We have 1 dram samples of the liposomal extract available for $9.99. If you would like to try it out! Please contact Mike or me for details. ALSO visit my PRO beautiful skin boutique for EXCELLENT anti aging products at LOW prices and FREE shipping!

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NBC Nightly News Special Report Acupuncture WORKS!

September 15th, 2012 at 2:43 pm

Thought you all would be interested in this special report from 9/10 on NBC nightly news. According to their data compiled from 29 separate studies of 18,000 people, acupuncture is the treatment of choice for PAIN RELIEF....especially back and neck pain. Here is the video of the program:

http://video.msnbc.msn.com/nightly-news/48978753/#48978753 Mention this report for $10 off your next acupuncture appointment or contact Mike to schedule a free consultation to better understand how acupuncture can help YOU with your aches and pains, @847-577-4455 Tuesdays-Saturdays We also have a GREAT selection of Chinese Herbs in our Natural Pharmacy. As well as many other GREAT PRO natural products at great prices and FREE shipping!

Have a great weekend!

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Are you living in an ACID BATH??? Find out in this week's Forum

September 11th, 2012 at 4:48 pm

How Balanced are YOU???

In order to function properly, the body has to be able to keep the levels of certain chemicals and compounds in the body at a near steady-state. This is known as homeostasis and it is a critical part of all living organisms. As a result, your body needs to keep certain fluids, such as the blood, slightly alkaline.

Acidity and Health

The chemical environment of the body affects the way that many different cells and proteins work. For example, the stomach needs to be acidic in order for digestive proteins to properly function. If a compartment in the body becomes too acidic or too alkaline, proteins can change their shape, the Food Science department at Ohio State University notes, which can cause them to be unable to function properly.

Blood and pH

The balance of acids and bases in fluids can be measured using the pH scale, which defines neutrality as 7. Acids have a low pH and basic or alkaline substances have a high pH. The pH of the blood is tightly regulated because it has access to every tissue in the body; as a result, the pH of the blood is kept between 7.35 and 7.45, which makes it slightly alkaline. Other fluids in the body, such as saliva and urine, also have normal pH ranges, but these are more variable because changes in their pH will not have as dramatic on the body as a whole.

Regulation

Because the alkalinity of the blood is so critical, the human body has three ways of regulating blood pH. Carbon dioxide, which is a byproduct of the way cells use glucose, is mildly acidic; its levels can be controlled by changes in your breathing rate. The kidneys also can excrete excess acid via the urine. Finally, the blood is filled with special chemical mixes known as buffers, which work by resisting any sudden changes in pH.

Acidosis

If the pH of the blood gets too low, acidosis is the result. Acidosis can be caused by problems with breathing, resulting in respiratory acidosis. Metabolic acidosis, on the other hand, is the result of ingestion of acid-producing compounds, problems with metabolism, or the loss of alkaline fluids from the body, the Merck Manual reports. Mild acidosis can cause fatigue, nausea and vomiting. More severe acidosis can cause a headache and drowsiness, which may progress to stupor, a coma and death.

Effects of Food

The acidity and alkalinity of different food products has recently come into focus by groups that claim that you can increase your overall health by consuming alkaline foods, such as fruits and vegetables. Because the body has its own regulatory system for maintaining blood pH, it is unlikely that changing your diet can have any significant long-term effect on the alkalinity of your blood, InteliHealth notes. Diet does make a big difference in the alkalinity or acidity of your body's tissue, and overall HEALTH!

We will be offering a FREE seminar about alkalinity, the symptoms of acidity over alkalinity the health benefits of alkalinity and the best way to support this process from a food, diet, emotion and supplement perspective. Come join us on: Saturday, October 6th @ 9:30 AM for a free seminar about alkalinity and your health! Participants will receive valuable coupons to our clinic! Please call us at 847-577-4455 if you would like to join us! Or Email us at doctaryn@aol.com Or visit my store for excellent products to balance your pH and More right here!

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Yours in alkalinity!

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KICK ACNE'S Behind for GOOD!

September 4th, 2012 at 11:52 pm

ANY skin specialist....dermatologist, aesthetician, cosmetologist and YES I am a NATURAL skin specialist will tell you that acne is nearly epidemic among most age groups across the board.

The skin and gut connection has been recognized as undeniable in the medical community. In fact, most dermatologists will acknowledge that gut issues and skin problems frequently occur together.

And the research is there to confirm the gut-skin connection.

For example, one study investigated 13,000 adolescents. Those with acne were more likely to experience symptoms of gastrointestinal distress like constipation and heartburn. The study found that abdominal bloating, which is a sure sign of intestinal dysbiosis and inflammation, was 37% more likely to be associated with acne. (1)

Other studies have found a definite link between mental health and skin disorders. (2)(3) Some studies have even shown that stress can impair normal and healthy gut bacteria. (4)

In fact, as far back as 1930 physicians have had evidence to show that:

Beneficial bacteria can improve inflammatory skin conditions.
Beneficial bacteria can positively affect psychological symptoms, like depression.
The health of the gut, brain, and skin are all interrelated.

Most acne interventions...and I have developed two, based on natural antimicrobial botannicals to be available in my clinic and online store shortly deal only with the superficial aspects of acne....ie they kill bacteria on the skin's surface.

Tell me this, if your body is a veritable bacteria factory and your body is using it's detoxification pathways to try to clear it via the skin, the body's largest organ how does one combat acne????

Well you can continue dealing with bacteria at the surface only, OR Holistically speaking you can get to the cause. While I use acupuncture and herbs for severe skin symptoms short term, the cause is BACTERIA and people with chronic acne have a condition known as intestinal dysbiosis whereupon they are overrun with usually at least three types of bacterias and sometimes fungus as well. Unless the time is taken to culture and test for this the situation can never be corrected and arrested. Chronic infection also leads invariably to leaky gut syndrome as discussed last week.

If you could get rid of acne for good AND drastically improve your health wouldn't you DO IT????

I see people every day who have wasted years looking dreadful having bad health and lowered self esteem while spending alot of time and money getting WORSE. Do NOT be one of those people!

I have helped hundreds of people with acne and many other skin conditions and it does take time and effort but usually far less than they think. It involves getting tested properly, getting the right treatment of diet, probiotics and antimicrobials tailored to their test results and some topical assistance for the first month in severe cases. After that the skin will take a turn for the better and continue to improve until they do not need treatment any longer...usually 4-12 months.

If you or someone you know are READY to kick acne's behind please call or refer them to us...I am doing free skin consults this month so please call us anytime. I have an AMAZING array of personally formulated acne products as well as skin beautifiers in my Acne and Skin Boutique aisles of my store. I am more than happy to guide you regarding the selection of any product.

PS: our 12% Airegiline cream is now available in our online store.

Yours in Skin Health!

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How emotions affect your health

August 28th, 2012 at 10:53 pm

How Emotions affect Health

Hello! This week's forum is how emotions affect health or specifically how negative emotions affect one's health.

Health is the result of natural living. When people live in harmony with their physiological needs, health is the inevitable result. By supplying the organism with its basic requirements (natural, unadulterated food; sunshine; clean, fresh air; pure water; appropriate physical, mental and emotional activities; and a productive lifestyle) while simultaneously eliminating all harmful factors and influences, the self-constructing, self-regulating, self-repairing qualities of the body are given full rein.

This week's forum deals with harmonizing negative emotions. A newsclipping from the 1920's quoted Albert Edward Day, DD which reads" That loving our enemies is good for our spiritual health is widely known and accepted but, that negation and poisonous emotions destroy health is a relatively new discovery. The problem of health is often an emotional one. This is one of the first laws of hygiene... a form of natural medicine similar to naturopathy-. No man for his health's sake can afford to indulge in negativity and hatred, It is like taking repeated doses of poison. When you are urged to give up negative emotions, you are not listening to a moon struck idealist. Rather you are hearing counsel as important as diet."

We hear so much about balanced diet and exercise but without balanced emotions one cannot digest and assimilate nutrients properly leading to health problems.

Negative emotions create disharmony and stress. Balance in emotions can be acquired but it takes dedication and effort.

Simple ways to balance emotions can be as simple as spending time outdoors, reconnecting with yourself and nature, meditating, hobbies, or visualization exercises.

Acupuncture which addresses harmonizing the 7 emotions can be a great help by helping a person get in balance quickly while learning the exterior factors which push him or her out of balance and addressing them over a period of time.

Generally, I have found that acupuncture is the fastest way to harmonize a client's emotional being, each treatment having a cumulative impact on the emotional health and balance of the person.

Please contact me anytime for a free assessment of your situation to see if you would benefit from an acupuncture session. Also PLEASE peruse the emotional health aisle of our store. We offer amazing PRO products with great prices and FREE shipping on each and every order.

We will have our new Forums and exciting September events posted in a couple of days!

To your wellbeing!

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Could you have Leaky Gut Syndrome????

August 21st, 2012 at 5:11 pm

What is Leaky Gut Syndrome?

Because it connects apparently unrelated disorders, Leaky Gut Syndrome is one of the most misunderstood concepts in medicine today.

To begin with, Leaky Gut is not a single disease or syndrome; it's a pathological condition that occurs as part of many different diseases and syndromes. The term refers to an abnormal increase in the permeability of the small intestine. Increased intestinal permeability is a component of many different disorders.

Leaky Gut Syndrome is associated with:

inflammatory and infectious bowel diseases
several types of arthritis
acne
psoriasis,
AIDS ,
chronic liver disease
pancreatic disease
Eczema

as well as numerous conditions triggered by food allergy, including hives, and irritable bowel syndrome

Why is increased small intestinal permeability such a problem?

The small intestine is the largest organ in your body and two-thirds of your immune system lies within its walls. The small intestine continuously activates itself by sampling the molecules that pass through the intestinal lining.

Leaky Gut Syndrome is increased permeability of this lining, and it alters the molecules which prime your immune system for action by allowing molecules that don't ordinarily pass through the gut lining to get access to your immune system.

Sometimes, Leaky Gut Syndrome plays a primary role in the evolution of an illness.

Crohn's disease is a serious chronic intestinal disorder that effects almost a million people in the United States. People who develop Crohn's disease may have a genetically induced increase in intestinal permeability that creates the inflammation in the bowel. This predisposing leakiness can be found in close relatives of patients with Crohn's diseases, suggesting that it precedes the development of inflammation.

Leaky Gut Syndrome can occur as a result of another disease.

Celiac disease is an inherited intolerance to gluten, a group of proteins found in wheat, barley and rye. Celiac disease affects about one person in a hundred in North America and often goes undiagnosed, even when people have severe symptoms. The inflammation caused by active celiac disease causes the leaky gut, which in turn causes some of the complications associated with celiac disease.

Leaky Gut Syndrome can also be caused by the treatment for another disease.

In rheumatoid arthritis, for example, the drugs used to relieve pain and inflammation can damage the intestinal lining, leading to Leaky Gut Syndrome within two weeks. Leaky Gut Syndrome, in turn, is associated with aggravation of arthritis.

For most conditions, the precise role of Leaky Gut Syndrome remains unclear, but it seems to be part of a vicious cycle that makes the condition get worse over time. Allergic reactions to food, for example, cause a transient increase in intestinal permeability. If this happens frequently, it may increase the number or severity of food allergies.

In chronic fatigue syndrome and major depressive disorder, Leaky Gut Syndrome activates the intestinal immune system to produce chemicals called cytokines that spread inflammation through your body.

Inflammation is an important trigger for symptoms like fatigue, malaise, pain, and depression.

When should you suspect Leaky Gut Syndrome?

If you have:

pain in multiple joints,
a chronic skin condition,
chronic diarrhea or abdominal pain,
chronic fatigue,
chronic depression,
malaise,
a feeling of being infected but your doctor can't find the infection,

or if you use aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs on a regular basis, or if you're a heavy drinker of alcohol.

Recent research in animals has indicated that Leaky Gut Syndrome may also be associated with difficulty losing or gaining weight, but its association with obesity is still under investigation .

There are tests available specifically for LGS but if you have an inflammatory bowel condition, eczema, psoriasis or auto immune problem it is a given that leaky gut coexists.

It is extremely important to correct the underlying disorder first. Please visit our GI Pages and Store aisle as well as our natural health library for more information about leaky gut

Please contact us anytime for help with this or any related disorder.

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

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Spring Rejuvenation Products!

May 23rd, 2012 at 1:07 am

This week's natural healing episode is dedicated to some natural, but professional strength skin rejuvenation products I have been formulating for some time. There are many others in process based on tons of clinical research and trials. I plan to have a website dedicated entirely to this topic within the next few months. Then they will be marketed via a separate brand. This is my client's chance to try them before anyone other than the testers! I plan to have a 99% organic, chemical and toxin free professional strength line which will address every common skin issue and get rapid results. A completely chemical free sunscreen is in development. Some of the products will overlap, and are strong and effective so I do recommend trying a small size and gaging what is best for your skin type and problem. Following are just a few of the best rejuvenative products available! Let me know if you'd like to try them.

REJUVENATE

A Youthful boost for mature and sun damaged skin.
Increases skin elasticity, plumpness, and improves sun damage by as much as 25% in only six weeks. Patented formula from the soy plant's extracellular matrix provides
an unprecedented revitalization of mature skin...more firmness, hydration, increased elasticity, smoother surface texture and better skin tone.

The technology:
This cream contains phytoestrogens, and when applied topically, these estrogens cause skin cells to
behave like younger skin cells. As you continue to use the product, your skin will take on a more youthful appearance and skin cells will rejuvenate.
You'll notice the results in only one week. Some swear a complete plumping up of skin cells after only ONE application.
And, as your skin cells renew their youthfulness, your other skin care
products will work more efficiently. Apply this cream after cleansing and before other skin care.
Completely non-greasy, lightweight, easily absorbed and appropriate for all skin types including oily skin.

Hint

This cream is also a must for hands and decolletage! These areas are VERY difficult to resurface.

$82.50. Sorry, a sample size is not available. This product qualifies for online coupon discount in my store see this month's events. At present due to limited inventory I do not have the other products available in the store yet or probably for some time. Here is a link Rejuvenate

GLO-UP(R)

Reap the benefits of a full skin peel with no peeling! Reduce sun damage, acne scars! ...and acne!

MY Gly-Luronic serum will provide superb exfoliation, while moisturizing the skin, leaving it smooth, soft and more youthful. Used daily, you'll provide a beautiful texture for makeup applications of all types. With a pH level of 3.4, you'll reap all the benefits of a glycolic acid peel without peeling. Use anywhere you need to exfoliate and moisturize.....face, neck, hands, body. This product is also excellent for acne! :) it is also effective for fading acne scars.

For the face and neck, only a few drops are needed, so don't over apply.

Directions for use:
Cleanse, allow skin to dry.
Squeeze a few drops of serum onto index finger, apply a light layer and massage into the skin.
Allow to absorb completely.
Or, to use as a "glycolic exfoliation pad", apply serum to cotton ball or
cotton pad, thoroughly wipe the skin. Do not rinse.
Layer your other skin care products on top, as desired.
The serum also primes the skin beautifully for makeup application.

This is a extraordinary formulation that is long-lasting.
Store in a cool, *dry* place for 24 month shelf-life.
Ingredients:
Deionized Water, Glycolic Acid Ultrapure tm (buffered w/ Ammonium Hydroxide), Aloe Vera Gel, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Ethoxydiglycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzyl Alcohol (Preservative), Methylisothiazolinone (Preservative)

TIGHTEN-UP(R)

TIGHTEN-UP contains a non-sensitizing cosmeceutical derived from sesame that has been shown to have an immediate tightening affect when applied to skin in concentrations of 10 percent. My Product contains 20%! In clinical tests on 20 women, DEEP lines and wrinkles were reduced by 13 percent after 30 minutes, according to manufacturer SEPPIC. These results are extremely encouraging and I expect this product to gain a great audience as a face, neck and body firmer! I have noticed some cumulative firming effects with regular use. Testers have even reported positive results with respect to the dreaded "turkey neck".

2 Dram trial $12.99

No full size product is yet available. Directions for use:

As a MASK: Mix equal parts of warm water and apply as a thin film to face and neck or body. Allow to dry for 30 to 45 minutes and rinse well with copius amounts of water, apply moisturizer. Use two to three times per week for cumulative benefits.

This product can also be mixed with moisturizer and worn under makeup although I have preferred the results as a mask.

Recommended by Dr OZ!

12% Argireline® Anti Aging Facial Cream
Inhibits the SNARE complex
A Topical Alternative to Botox Injections

Dr Oz Recommended!!

Facial wrinkles are caused by a number of factors including:

--Sun damage which breaks down the skin's collagen and elastin
--Loss of skin moisture
--Repetitive facial movements....squinting, frowning, sleep positions
--Slower cell turnover and cell growth as the skin ages.

ARGIRELINE® is a hexapeptide (six naturally occurring amino acids in combination) .

The active ingredient in Argireline® is acetyl hexapeptide 3 (AH3), a deep penetrating, powerful amino peptide that helps to relax the intensity and frequency of facial muscle contractions.

Within minutes you'll notice a "lifted" feeling after applying our formulation to your skin.

Argireline® also deters the degeneration of collagen/elastin, smoothes the skin, and reduces the depth of lines and wrinkles.

Remarkably effective on forehead, around the eyes, between the brows and around the mouth.

Use it on face, neck and décolleté.

Clinical studies show a 17% reduction in facial lines in only 15 days, and a 27% reduction in 30 days.  Clinicals were performed with a concentration of 5% Argireline®.  Our product contains 12% in a cream formulation.

The results of Argireline® are cumulative.THE SNARE COMPLEX

The Snare Complex results when the formation of proteins in aging skin (this occurs naturally as the skin ages), stimulate the skin's neurotransmitters causing facial muscle contractions.

The repetitive nature of these contractions contributes to the formation of lines and wrinkles.
Argireline has been clinically shown to inhibit the SNARE complex.
By inhibiting the SNARE complex, the skin produces few lines and wrinkles.

HINT: This works even better at nighttime in conjunction with our frown plasters and magnets! A trial size is $7.99 and a fullsize is $59.99.

If you are interested in trying any of my products please contact me by phone or email. I have a small amount of samples on hand and they go quickly!

Nutrition News next week!

12% Airgiline Cream

Yours in skin rejuvenation! Visit my Beautiful Skin Beautique of my store for our awesome products!

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

Acupuncturist

Clinical Nutritionist

Professional Vitamins and Supplements

Chinese Herbs

Natural Skin Products

Arlington Heights, IL

www.apple-a-day-clinic.com

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DETOX with DOC

May 16th, 2012 at 5:05 pm

Life can be a dirty place, and whether you're 20 or 100 you've probably accumulated some excess toxins in your body and some emotional baggage in your mind. These poisons can come from concrete things like pesticides in your food, pollution and chemicals that you consume in the form of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Taking regular breaks away from the daily grind is essential for emotional peace and physical health.

But they can also be more abstract, in the form of things like too much stress, negative media, advertising, relationship problems and inner conflicts. So when you think about detoxing, it's important to not only detoxify your body but also your mind and spirit.

14 Essential Detox Tips

While spring is often considered the ideal time to detox, fall, is also an important season for cleansing. The shorter days and cooler temperatures lead to decreases in your metabolism and mood, and may trigger a desire to eat more than you normally do. Detoxing in the spring andfall can help to lift your spirits, increase your energy and help you feel your best. Ideally, a real detoxification program takes into account a person's health, motivation lifestyle and attitude.

However, some other forms of detoxing can become a part of your everyday life. The tips that follow include these, and I recommend using them on a regular basis to keep your life mentally, physically and emotionally healthy and in balance.

1. EXERCISE:It will help you relieve stress and improves your circulation and overall health.

2. Eat organic. As much as possible, choose foods free of pesticides, genetically modified ingredients and other additives. If you must budget, choose organic animal products (meat, eggs and dairy) first, as they tend to accumulate toxins faster. Next, choose organic versions of the most heavily polluted produce, such as these 20 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides.

3. Be careful of what drugs you take. Sometimes medication is necessary, but you may want to think twice before use many cause side effects and may contain chemicals that can damage your liver and kidneys.

4. Quit smoking. Cigarettes contain over 4,000 different chemicals.

5. Use natural cleaning products in your home. Using typical cleaning sprays and air fresheners at least once a week can increase your problems with allergy and asthma.
Instead, opt for microfiber or steam for all of your cleaning needs. If you choose to use cleaning products, you can opt for natural varieties such as Enviro-Rite or other green cleaners.

6. MEDITATE It's a simple (and free) way to detoxify your mind and spirit.

7. Make sure you're SLEEPING well. Like refueling a car or taking a drink of water, it's thought that sleep refreshes your body and helps to restore the energy that you've used up during the day. Says Dr. Neil B. Kavey, director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City, sleep is the time when your body is able to do repair work.

8. Limit your alcohol intake. Alcohol is a poison, and in excess amounts it will cause harm to your body. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, most adults can use alcohol moderately -- meaning up to two drinks per day for men and one drink per day for women and older people -- and not experience problems. (One drink equals one 12-ounce bottle of beer or wine cooler, one 5-ounce glass of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits.)

9. FORGIVE Most of us will harbor (or are harboring right now) feelings of pain, anger, resentment and hurt against someone we feel did us wrong. If they are not released, by way of forgiveness, these negative notions will slowly drain your energy while fanning the fires of chronic stress.

10. Turn off the TV. Your mind needs a break from the advertisements, the negative news and the celebrity gossip.

11. DeCLUTTER One of the basic tenants of feng shui, which is an ancient art of creating a harmonious environment in your home using space, placement of objects, color and more to keep vital energy aligned, is that clutter represents stagnant energy.

In order for energy, or chi, to flow -- and therefore for your home to feel peaceful, support your mental and emotional well-being and provide a sanctuary for you to reside in -- the clutter must be cleared.

Make sure anything you put in or on your body (food, personal care products, makeup) is as pure and toxin-free as possible.

11. VOLUNTEER. People who donate their time to a cause report feeling a heightened sense of well-being, relief from insomnia, and various other physical, mental and emotional benefits.

12. Switch to natural personal care products. The vast majority -- some 89 percent -- of the 10,500 ingredients used in personal care products (products that you rub into your scalp and skin, spread onto your face and trust on your body) have never been evaluated for safety by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) panel, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any other institution. I have been in the process of formulating an all natural skin care line since my debacle with a sunscreen three years ago...98% organic free of parabens, toxins, and other unmentionables it contains the highest levels of "skinceuticals" available anywhere. If you'd like more information and samples as they become available please email me doctaryn@aol.com and I will add you to my list for notifications.

13. Challenge your mind. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that challenging your brain with mentally stimulating leisure activities (including playing board games or cards, doing crossword puzzles, reading, writing, and playing musical instruments) is great for your mind. 14. Tune out things that bring you down. This could be your gossiping coworkers, a meddling relative, or annoying instant messages. Whatever the poison, learn to ignore it for your own sanity's sake.

I have been DECLUTTERING and DETOXIFYING my life and Apple-A-Day Clinic to make it more rewarding for all participants read more about SPEEDHEALING here @

May 2012 Events

I'll be redesigning my facebook page soooon......to fit the timeline format so try to be patient.

See you next week for rejuvenative ideas.

For those of you whom have supported me through my evolution....Thank you.

Best of Health!

Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

Acupuncturist

Clinical Nutritionist

Professional Vitamins and Supplements

Chinese Herbs

Natural Skin Products

Arlington Heights, IL

www.apple-a-day-clinic.com

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