Let’s just go ahead and insert all the poop emojis right now, because we’re totally going there. Yep, we’re talking about colonics and — specifically — how they may or may not affect your overall skin health. And if you’re thinking, “How in the world does that part of my body have anything to do with the rest of me?” then we’re all on the same page heading into this.
Many of Dr. Christopher T. Chia’s patients carry painful memories into his office. They’re often men in their 20s and 30s who recall being taunted as adolescents for having “man boobs” and needing a bra. Such can be the life of a teenage boy with gynecomastia – enlarged breast tissue around the nipples of adolescent males and men that makes it appear they have breasts.
Interventional Oncologist/Radiologist Dr. Kien Vuu’s own life struggle reads like a Hollywood script. He arrived to the United States as an infant boat refugee with no money but whose determination overcame poverty and racism to become a successful doctor. Dr. Vuu’s life experience has given him a unique perspective about the power within ourselves to heal our own bodies. Many of the miraculous recoveries, Dr. Vuu has seen in his years of practice fighting deadly diseases have come from shifts in thought and mindset, meditation, stress control, diet changes and alternative therapies, along with traditional treatments. The core message of Dr. Vuu’s story is, “My terminal patients put me on the path of healing myself.”
Gut health can make a huge difference in our lives — here’s how
By now, you’ve probably heard the health buzz phrase “gut health” and how it can impact everything from our digestive system to our mental health to everything in between. But what does that actually mean? Turns out, it means a little more than how our tummies feel. We checked in with some experts to get the lowdown on gut health and what it really means.
The next time you enjoy a slice of watermelon, remember that the juicy fruit is much more than a satisfying snack. Every part of the food — from the rind to the flesh, and even the seeds — has multiple benefits for your skin. Incorporating it into your routine can help calm inflamed areas, heal damage after a breakout, and even control conditions like acne and eczema from the inside out. Read on to learn why watermelon should be in your regimen.
Director, The Turek Clinics
Beauty Aesthetic Institute for Plastic Surgery