Nothing betrays your age more than the texture of your skin. I'm talking about the way your skin gets thinner and more fragile as you age, giving it a look that's almost translucent, like tissue paper. Thin skin is also the reason for puffy eyes. At the same time, the delicate blood… Read More
Do you remember the heavy metal "hair bands" of the 1980s? Groups like Bon Jovi, Poison, and Twisted Sister... These bands were as well-known for their big hair as they were for their music. Today, I talk to my patients about a different kind of heavy metal hair... the kind that causes… Read More
The blemishes you get when you're older are NOT the same kind of breakouts you had as a teen... Teens tend to get acne on their foreheads, noses, back, and cheeks. But as you age – and especially if you're going through menopause – it's much more common to break out near your chin, jaw,… Read More
Almost 40 million in the U.S. take an antidepressant. The most common are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which boost your serotonin levels. SSRIs kill your sex drive — with low libido and the inability to reach orgasm among the most common side effects.1,2 You see, your… Read More
This powerful antioxidant reduces your susceptibility to viruses and prevents them from multiplying once they’ve entered your body.1 I’m talking about quercetin, the plant pigment found in onions, apples, berries, cocoa, and red wine. Studies found that quercetin is a powerful immune… Read More
Along with the hot flashes, moodiness, and vaginal dryness associated with menopause, there is another symptom that affects 62% of all menopausal women.1 And mainstream medicine has no idea that it’s connected to your hormones... I’m talking about dry eye syndrome. Dry eye syndrome is… Read More
The majority of my patients come to the Sears Institute for Anti-Aging because they want to improve their health. Others have the specific goal of looking younger. But, the majority of women that I see want both. I tell them the easiest, safest, and most effective way to increase their health… Read More
I’ve been treating Claire at my clinic for years… She’s an energetic, outgoing person who always greets me with a smile. But not long ago, she came in to see me and instead of her normal sunny disposition, she seemed self-conscious and reserved. You see, she wanted to talk about a… Read More
The single most important thing you can do to prevent the effects of premature aging is control inflammation. Your immune system uses inflammation as part of the healing process. But outside forces can cause inflammation, too… and that speeds aging and produces the chronic diseases we… Read More