THE HOW TO OF CELLULITE DISMISSAL

Back by popular demand…the how to guide of banishing the bumps on your back side. These 5 steps are my highly recommended actions to get results…remember that the dipples didn’t appear nor will they disappear overnight. 8 weeks is a good projected amount of time for a treatment plan, although results may come sooner. To start take body measurements, and if possible get a body composition analysis at your local fitness center, also take “before” photos. It is good to gather this data to determine if your results are really making a difference, because as your body changes, your eyes may no longer recall with accuracy what your starting point was. Remember the name of the game of life is consistency, so stick with the program!

 

1. Daily duty: Dry skin brushing: take a bristled brush, comb, are even your fingers and starting near your feet in small 1-2 inch strokes that feel like a feather, continue this motion up your body, focusing on the areas with cellulite, include arms. What this does is help move your lymphatic system which is like our internal sewer system. Take out your fat and toxins by doing this simple 30 sec step each day prior to your shower. Also end your shower in cool, to help improve circulation. Cost: Free
2. Topical treatment: Body Contour and Xcellerator by Chae Organics applied 2x/day (a.m.& p.m.) to affected areas & massaged into skin to help break up fat. Consider using coffee grounds in shower to rub into areas as well. http://www.chaeorganics.com/specials.html Cost: $69
3.  At home treatment: Galvanic Spa with Body Shaping gel: this machine drives using positive current, so that the gel can penetrate deeper. A couple of the ingredients are theobromine (theobroma cacao extract) which as a molecule shown to target a certain enzyme in fat cells, in vitro. Targeting this enzyme may help activate fat breakdown.Golden chamomile (chrysanthellum indicum extract) may help inhibit the storage of fat. (This hand held machine has an added bonus of working on the face as well, and makes your other topical products 70% more absorbable through the skin) Results can be seen in 5 minutes, great for loose skin arms (nicely referred to as angel wings from the devil)! Order online www.vickieandlisa.nsedreams.com click the tab “Nu Skin” to view options, machine and gel sold separately. Cost: $325 for spa only or $375 with one month facial gels, $42 Body Shaping Gel
4. Professional treatment: Consider seeking help if your case is moderate to severe. http://www.lasercellulite.com/laser-cellulite-information.php Cost: $800-1200+
5. Exercise: Muscle burns fat and thus will be your best asset, just think you need to kick some butt, to kick the cellulite off your butt! Lounges, squats, and high kicks The best was saved for last, and this will help you in countless ways for your mind, body, and spirit! http://celluliteexercise.weebly.com/ Cost: Free outside/inside your home! Membership prices vary

 

 

STRESS EFFECTS ON THE BODY AND 5 TIPS TO SAIL THROUGH

Stress is a part of life that we all have to deal with. At its’ best it can provide a little pressure that can be a motivating factor to get something done. Stress at its worst can wreak havoc of the body, affecting multiple systems. Cortisol is known as the “stress hormone” that is secreted in response to help regulate the heart, lungs, metabolism, immune system, and more.[1] The adrenal glands that lie on top of the kidneys make not only cortisol, but sex hormones in addition to others.

The adrenal glands can get worn out under constant stress. Stress can come in different forms. You are probably already aware of the obvious ones: work, relationship, lack of time, finances, etc. However, did you know that caffeine and sugar stress your body out too! Ironically, these are often the go to things to try to power through the stress as they can act as temporary pick me ups, but they further put stress on the body and adrenal glands. What does stress do to you? Stress can cause or have an effect on worsening the following:[2]

• Pain
• Heart disease
• Digestive disturbances
• Sleep problems
• Depression/Anxiety
• Obesity
• Autoimmune conditions (Hashimotos, et al)
• Skin conditions (eczema, et al)

5 Ways to help your body sail through with less stress:

1. Eat regularly! Keeping your blood sugar stable with protein is one of the most important things you can do, this will help prevent dips you glucose levels, preventing some of the sugar cravings. Protein also provides precursors to our neurotransmitters helping us feel good. A great book is The Mood Cure by Julia Ross.

2. Avoid sugar! Also known by some as the other “white powder”, sugar can be addictive. Best is just to stay away, and choose stevia as a natural sweetener.

3. Supplement! When under stress there are greater demands on your body to use vitamins and other nutrients. Taking supplements that you find at your natural food store or from your naturopathic doctor can help do damage control and give you energy to deal with stress. B complex vitamins are often a good choice.

4. Seek support! Don’t be a recluse, the reality is someone is going through or has gone through what you are, ask for help. If you have undergone chronic stress or have health conditions you may want to see a naturopathic doctor to do salivary hormone testing of your cortisol levels.

5. Be the change! If you can, change the stressful situation by avoiding or altering it. Or change your reaction by adapting or accepting the stressor. These is known as the 4 A’s.[3]

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[1] http://www.umm.edu/patiented/articles/what_biological_effects_of_acute_stress_000031_2.htm

[2] http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_signs.htm#effects

[3] http://www.helpguide.org/mental/stress_management_relief_coping.htm

BEING SMART IN THE SUMMER SUN-THE NATURAL SKIN PROTECTION GUIDE

We are probably all aware that sun can burn the skin, and thus can be a contributing cause for carcinogenic (cancer) causing processes to occur in our body. Cancer is complex and is usually multi-factorial, not just from one cause. Sun burns can cause free radical damage, but if one has a high level of antioxidants to combat it, the damage done may not be so detrimental. One can even get tested to measure the level of skin caroteniods, one type of antioxidant, with a simple one minute scan of your palm.[1]

The skin cancers that are mostly correlated to be partly caused by sun damage include basal cell carcinoma, the mildest form of cancer, and squamous cell carcinoma, both of which are treatable.[2] [3] The use of sunscreen is known to prevent the direct damage to the top layer of the skin. Interestingly, if the sunscreen penetrates into the skin, it can cause damage as well, on a deeper level, leading to malignant melanoma[4], the most deadly cancer, and one in which every hour someone dies from[5]

Depending on your skin type and length of time of sun exposure a natural sunscreen may be smart. These will use minerals, such as zinc or titanium oxide, to block out the rays. Take a look at The Daily Green to find natural sunscreens that work and are affordable.[6] These protect against aging via the UVA rays, and burn with the UVB rays. (A for aging, B for burn) When reading labels SPF (Sun Protective Factor) indicates only the time of protection against UVB rays, and contrary to belief of some a SPF 30 v.s. 50 does not offer more protection, just longer. The model is based on burn time of being 10 minutes and multiplying that by the SPF, which will prolong the time it takes one to burn. For example SPF 15 will give someone 150 minutes in the sun until burning is a possibility. [7]

Caution on sunscreen ingredients, many commercial varieties contain carcinogenic or toxic ingredients. Here is a short list of what to avoid, refer to The Environmental Working Group for detailed lists.[8]

• Phthalates
• Parabens
• Propylene/Butylene Glycol
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

There are debates weather one should rely on the sun for Vitamin D, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) they don’t recommend going into the sun without protection with a sun block or sun screen, and have a position statement stating the Vitamin D should be obtained from dietary sources; [9] salmon, tuna, and mackerel being the best with egg yolks containing a small amount [10] According to both AAD and National Institutes of Health, the dietary form and the kind made from the sun in your skin both have to be activated by the liver, therefore dietary sources of Vitamin D should not be viewed as inferior, but for those who live in places that lack the sun, I think we like to view this type as superior!

Remember your skin is the largest organ, skin conditions even can be a sign of what is going on inside. Our internal and external selves are interconnected, like the saying “as above, so below”. Being smart in the summer means that you use non-toxic/natural sunscreen when needed, wear protective gear (sunglasses & hat), as well as take breaks in the shade, and of course hydrate. Take care and love the skin your in!

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[1] http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/cancer-fighting-antioxidants-pt-1

[2] http://www.skincancer.org/scc-treatment-options.html

[3] http://www.skincancer.org/bcc-treatment-options.html

[4] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17015167

[5] http://www.skincancer.org/Melanoma/

[6] http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/natural-sunscreens-460608#fbIndex1

[7] http://dermatology.about.com/cs/skincareproducts/a/spf.htm

[8] http://breakingnews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen/

[9] http://www.aad.org/media-resources/stats-and-facts/prevention-and-care/vitamin-d/vitamin-d

[10] http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitamind/

Myers’ Cocktail

The Miracle Cocktail? Must Be the Myers’ Cocktail!  

Have you ever heard that “the way to good health is paved with good intestines” as many of my Naturopathic Doctors say? Well, often there can be barriers to good digestion, thus leading to people of having low absorption of vitamins and minerals, which are an absolute necessity and reason to eat fruits and vegetables. Given any compromisation to our “guts”, one can utilize modern medicine’s I.V. therapy.

A Myers’ Cocktail is an infusion of nutrition that boots the immune system to fight of allergies or viruses, as well as combats fatigue with its support of aiding the production of energy. Low levels of energy are found in adrenal imbalance, mood disorders, and fibromyalgia. Athletes can also benefit pre/post event. The miracle of modern life is that each of us in running some sort of marathon; physically or metaphorically for some other aspect of our mental or emotional life.

In our society we our desperately deprived of energy due to our lifestyle, and in the process of going back to the basics, one can supplement with a healthy cocktail to restore optimal levels of Vitamin C, B complex, B5, B6, B12, as well as Magnesium and Calcium.

Cheers to giving your body the boost it needs to get your energy to its optimal level…

Welcome

My name is Dr. Alisha Moadab, and I received my Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR.

Natural and integrated medicine as well as aesthetics and optimal aging are a few of my passions. I am very excited about recent developments in the the scientific and “anti-aging”  industry. Namely the finding of the source of aging, linked to the human genome project, via research at Stanford and Purdue University, along with LifeGen Technology.
 
I am in private practice at Soleil Medical Spa in Multnomah Village in Portland, OR. Complimentry consultations are available 503-244-7717

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