How does one satisfy a sweet craving? One healthy alternative to refined sugar is eating dried fruits as a snack. With the new craze of being health conscious and aware of what you are eating, fruit has become a hot topic among nutritionist and many doctors. Eating fruit in moderation is a great way to get needed nutrients and vitamins. Dried fruit is a quick…

Avery high percentage of the female population reports being affected by cellulite. Although exercise and a balanced diet are clinically proven to help maintain a healthy weight, these can only do so much to prevent this stubborn issue which affects women of all shapes and sizes. Within this short article, Dr. Ranella Hirsch, board-certified dermatologist, explains the facts and figures about cellulite. Q: What causes…

The ultimate summer fruit, watermelon, is not just a cool treat for the taste buds. It is also a sweet treat for skin when used as an ingredient. Why? Because watermelon extract is believed to have properties that allow it to protect skin cells against the daily stress caused by UV light and free radicals. In addition, watermelon extract can possibly also work towards accelerating new…

Surgery causes soft tissue edema and in special cases lymph edema. International standards in post surgery therapy call for manual lymph drainage and/or instrumental/garment compression therapy of edematous post surgery soft tissue. This protocol causes skin tissue fluid volume reduction. Compression therapy with manual lymph drainage, bandages, compression stockings and pneumomassage is used to prevent edema and preserve the therapeutic success. Compression results in increased…