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Chronic inflammation is known to be associated with increase risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and arthritis. One way to fight that inflammation is through nutrition. According to a study conducted by Swiss researchers, oregano is the "ultimate inflammation fighter" thanks to its active ingredient betacaryophyllin (E-BCP). E-BCP is also known to be present in many other spices and herbs, such as basil, rosemary, cinnamon and black pepper. Other studies have found that oregano also contains the powerful antifungal agents, phytochemicals thymol and carvacrol. And oregano oil has a strong antibacterial action against a range of bugs including those responsible for E.coli, salmonella and the common cold. I recommend that my patients take a daily nutraceutical of organic whole foods such as Metacore manufactured by Innate Response. It contains organic basil among many other powerful nutrients.  Contact Azani Medical Spa if you are interested in adding pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplements for great health!

Dermal Fillers decoded

Dermal fillers are used to fill in folds and wrinkles. There are a multitude of them. Depending on the depth of the fold, how long you want it to last, how much you want to spend, wether you want natural hyaluronic or animal collagen, wether you want it mixed with lidocaine, etc the right dermal filler for you might not be the same as your friends.

Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm, Prevelle, Evolance, and the new kid on the block Hydrelle.  It is impossible for the consumer to make the right choice. It is best to discuss your needs and wants with an aesthetic physician who will help you make the right choice for YOU. Azani Medical Spa will take the time to explain everything and go over your options. We serve the entire Lehigh Valley area to include Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Center Valley.

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What are fish oil and flaxseed oil?

Fish oil is derived from the tissues of fatty fish.
Flax Seed Oil is a blue flowering plant that is grown on the Western Canadian Prairies.
These natural oils are highly recommended for the general well being and whole body nutrition.
They contain omega-3, B vitamins, potassium, lecithin, magnesium, fiber, protein, and zinc .

Should you add fish or flax seed oil to your diet?

Some nutritionists, researchers, and scientists believe that it could be the most important health-promoting supplement next to a multi-vitamin. Nearly every system in the body can benefit from these oil's natural properties.

Just look at this list of facts and studies of what these Oils can and may accomplish:

- Research shows low incidence of breast cancer and colon cancer in populations that have high amounts of lignan in their diet. Flax is 100 times richer in lignan than most whole grains.
- Studies show that Omega-3 fatty acids help lower cholesterol and blood triglycerides, and prevent clots in arteries, which may result in strokes, heart attacks and thromboses.
- Helps protect the body against high blood pressure, inflammation, water retention, sticky platelets and lowered immune function.
- Shortens recovery time for fatigued muscles after exertion.
- Increases the body's production of energy and also increases stamina.
- Eases weight loss in people afflicted with obesity.
- Stimulates brown fat cells and increases the metabolic rate making it easier to burn off fat.
- Helps prevent Atherosclerosis (the accumulation of fatty deposits inside the blood vessels, especially the large and medium-sized arteries, that many people experience during the aging process).
- Lowers high blood pressure in Hypertension sufferers.

I took my omega-3 oil today as well as my Vitamin D3, Resveratrol and Whole Food Organic vitamins.         Did you?

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The New BOTOX

There is another BOTOX available which was recently FDA approved.  It is called Dysport. It has been used in other areas of the world for quite some time now - safely and effectively. There are some advantages like quicker onset of action, but it  very similar to Botox.
So at the next cocktail party when everyone is talking about this new wonderful BOTOX coming to us, you will know about it.
The fun will be watching the makers of these different BOTOX products battle it out as they try to convince you that BOTOX is better than Dysport and visa versa.
Just remember the new name: Dysport. It will be just like Coke and Pepsi. BOTOX and DYSPORT