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THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE DESK OF DR.MASH
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This Month's Desk:
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Topics On My Desk This Month:
- Our New Office
- Omega 3 And Beautiful Skin
- ASK DR. MASH: I Like My Manolo's, But My Feet Hurt!
- I Hate Skin Spots!
- This Month's Specials
Our New Office
We are now in our new offices at 545 West Germantown Pike in Plymouth Meeting. Conveniently located across from the Plymouth Meeting Mall and next to Houlihan's Restaurant, we are just off the PA Turnpike, Exit 333 at Norristown. The rooms are peaceful and beautiful, and we have expanded our services. Our Grand Opening on January 24th, was a huge success. Click the GO button above to peek at the festivities and the new office. Better yet, schedule a visit with our new Patient Care Coordinator, Shawn Wiesen, and she will not only take you on a tour of the new facility, she will introduce you to our expanded services.
Omega 3 And Beautiful Skin
Omega 3 fish oil supplements are some of the fastest growing biggest selling supplements on the planet, and for good reason. Science has confirmed over and over that Omega 3 fatty acids found primarily in fish are extremely good for us, and we all ought to be eating more.
But because fish is expensive and normally contaminated with some heavy metals like Mercury, we shouldn not eat it all the time. So Omega 3 capsules are usually taken.
But there is also a link between Omega 3 and skin health. Thus many people who take fish oil capsules do so for better skin as well as for better health.
One of the major reasons is that Omega 3 fats play a significant role in reducing inflammation in our bodies, and this is also extremely beneficial to the skin.
There is a range of conditions that can benefit from fish oils supplementation. Studies have shown a lessening of wrinkles after some months of Omega 3 fish oil supplementation, and an improvement in skin firmness.
In addition, there is a strong link between Omega 3 and dry skin improvement. Fish oil has polyunsaturated fats, and these help replenish fats lost in the skin causing skin dryness or excessive flaking.
For example, dry skin caused by strong winds or sun can benefit from more fish oil to replenish the skin fats lost to exposure. In just a short time the dry skin benefits of fish oil are quite pronounced.
There are other specific skin conditions that can benefit from fish oil supplementation including eczema and dermatitis as well as psoriasis. All benefit from the anti-inflammatory qualities of fish oil.
One of the main fats in Omega 3 fish oil supplements in DHA, or Docosahexaenoic Acid. This is the primary polyunsatured fat in Omega 3s that is of most benefit to both our bodies and our skin. When choosing a supplement it is essential to choose fish oil capsule (or liquid) that is high in DHA.
If you are interested in starting an Omega 3 Supplement, visit my online store Vitamins and Essentials.
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ASK DR. MASH: I Like My Manolo's, But My Feet Hurt!
Dear Dr. Mash,
With Spring coming, the department stores are already bringing out and flaunting all their beautiful and amazingly high heeled shoes. When I was younger I could wear them for hours before kicking them off after a long day at the office or night of dancing. But now I can hardly bear them for an hour! The balls of my feet burn and tingle and I am ready to just walk barefoot down the streets of Newtown. Help! Is there anything you can do for me?
Bella D., Newtown, PA
Dear Bella,
Don't throw away your Manolo Blahniks just yet. There is a procedure called "Pillows For The Feet" that was developed for immediate relief. Sculptra, a filler, is injected into the balls of the feet to create soft implants. The procedure only takes a few minutes in the office and will last about 9 to 12 months. Call us to schedule this procedure and you will be dancing the night away in those pretty Spring shoes.
Dr. Mash
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I Hate Skin Spots!
Call it what you want--hand spots, brown spots, sunspots, freckles, skin discoloration, photo damage, or hyperpigmentation, but we're talking about the same thing. They may appear at any age, usually on the hands and face. People with light skin are particularly susceptible. Most of us start to notice them in our 40's and 50's. By the time most of us reach 70 to 75 the spots will often take on a reddish color and get larger and more noticeable. Other common sites are the forearms, forehead, and scalp, particularly visible in men who've experienced hair loss.
In order to get rid of existing brown spots, sun spots, freckles, hyperpigmentation, or photodamage, you'll have to work at it. Our laser treatments and/or chemical peels are very effective. But remember, after treatment you'll need to be vigilant with home care to keep the problem from returning. That means applying sunscreen and using products that will help prevent their return and new spots from appearing.
Try some of the skin lightener products in the MJM Store at Skin Lighteners.
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This Month's Specials
USE YOUR 20% DISCOUNT! The discount coupons you received at the Grand Opening are good on any products and services at our office. Schedule a visit and talk to our Patient Care Coordinator, Shawn Wiesen, to find out which products will help you maintain and achieve healthy beautiful skin. And, if you book services at the time you purchase products with your coupon, the 20% discount applies to the cost of the service as well.
 In addition, I will be adding several weekly specials throughout the month to our MJM Online Store, so be sure to visit the store
and my desk specials page often. "Desk Specials" are offered only online and for a limited
time. You can see them now by clicking on
my desk specials.
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