You can prevent illnesses and improve your cellular health by simply drinking adequate amounts water. Did you know that consuming your body weight in water is optimal for cellular health? This should amount to one ounce of liquid per pound of weight, up to about 160 ounces.

Eating water filled fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon and leafy greens, can be another strategy (a tasty one too!) to increase your hydration. Drinking plenty of water helps flush out toxins from the body, and without this fundamental fluid these toxins can build up and escape through skin pores. Thus, we see acne and other skin irritations such as eczema to occur more often. H20 is also believed to contribute to skin plumpness, thus eliminating annoying conditions such as circles or bags around your eyes.

Water composes 60% of our body-it’s one of our most basic and vital needs for our survival. So this summer, buy a fancy new water bottle to encourage yourself to drink more of this essential liquid, or perhaps switch out that next soda you pick up for an ice cold glass of H20.

From the Adrenal gland, our bodies produce a hormone called cortisol. This hormone is vital in managing stress. Small increases in this production of cortisol will have positive effects on the body. Specifically, cortisol controls blood sugar levels needed for fuel, fat and protein metabolism for energy and cellular repair, immune system function and containing inflammation. In stressful situations, sometimes referred to as “fight or flight”, cortisol allows our bodies to move and respond quickly.

However, excess anxiety causes extremely high levels of cortisol to be produced on a continuous basis when our bodies constantly endure long periods of being on “high alert.” When too much cortisol is produced, this can result in the damaging of healthy tissues, thus causing fatigue to the human body. If your adrenal glands are fatigued then you likely feel tired, crave carbohydrates, gain weight around your middle, suffer recurrent illnesses and feel achy most of the time. Once the adrenals are fatigued, your sex hormones are affected, leading to premature and worsening menopause and andropause.

All of these ailments are triggered by STRESS! Don’t let stress affect your everyday health and energy. If you feel that you have chronic stress or are constantly exhausted, consult with Dr. Sarna at Paradise Medspa to learn about the Adrenal Recovery Program. This program is designed to help regain your adrenal functions with herbal and hormonal support.

Today, people are specifically requesting the VASER Liposelection procedure due to the precision and efficiency of this new method. VASER might sound like a laser procedure, but it actually uses sound waves to melt fatty tissue and gently reshape your body. The phrase VASER stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance. The VASER procedure is ideal for patients with more pronounced areas of fat and can be successfully administered to patients of all sizes. Also, many male patients who tend to have more fibrous fat find VASER to produce excellent results.

VASER is a great alternative to traditional liposuction due to its ability to differentiate fat from the important tissues, thus reducing tissue damage. There is much less blood loss compared to typical liposuction, and results are seen immediately with hardly any downtime. This is mainly due to the fact that the devise used coagulates blood vessels in treated areas, resulting in less bruising and swelling that we regularly see with basic liposuction. The VASER procedure also can be administered while patients are awake as there is no need for general anesthesia. The most ideal patients for this method exercise regularly and are in good health, yet find they still have stubborn areas of fat that they cannot get rid of. Even patients who say they would have never considered liposuction now find that the VASER Lipo procedure is a minimally invasive option to enhance their current form.

Paradise Medspa &Wellness is proud to be one of the only providers in the North Valley to offer VASER- the unique ultrasound-assisted liposuction technology. Follow us on twitter for great deals! For more information, you can visit their website at www.vaser.com!

The rumors are true. Paradise Medspa is pleased to start offering its patients Artefill. Artefill is a different kind of injectable dermal filler that uses unique microspheres that are not absorbed by the body, so it stands the test of time. In fact, studies have shown that patients who have received Artefill injections showed an improvement in their wrinkles even five years after the treatment. Collagen or fat injections typically last only a few months, since the enzymes of the injections start to break down immediately. That can mean several costly injections a year! But Artefill actually stimulates your body’s natural collagen to grow, making the results last for years. With only one or two injections of Artefill needed, you can see how the savings add up.

There are 3 steps involved with a patient getting Artefill:

1) The skin test to ensure that they are not allergic to Bovine collagen
2) The initial injection 2 weeks after the skin test to ensure there are no adverse reactions
3) A 10 week follow up with potential for additional syringes to achieve full correction (results last 3 to 5 years because it is your own collagen.)

If you’re still not intrigued, here’s another reason that people are jumping on the Artefill bandwagon. Most patients need only one or two treatments, depending on the depth of their wrinkles, and you can resume normal activities right away so there’s virtually no downtime. It’s been praised as being a very safe, simple in-office procedure and allows you to admire your results almost immediately. Who doesn’t like seeing immediate results and experiencing no downtime after a procedure?

Microdermabrasion procedures are commonly used for those facing acne problems, but these treatments can be harsh on sensitive skin. Paradise Medspa now offers a much gentler and more effective alternative for your pesky acne problems, the SilkPeel. If you suffer from mild-to-moderate acne or feel as though your skin is dried out from the summer heat, consider what this innovative procedure can do for you.

So what makes it different? The SilkPeel does not use crystal particles that are commonly used in regular microdermabrasions; this leaves the skin feeling more smooth and moisturized after treatments. The SilkPeel uses a hydrating topical solution while exfoliating the skin to keep it moisturized and smooth. There is no downtime to this procedure and it usually takes less than 30 minutes, leaving you to return to normal activities immediately.

While your skin will certainly feel renewed after just one treatment, 4-6 treatments are recommended for best results. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen as well, in order to keep your renewed skin healthy and protected.

The injection is given in a series through a very fine needle. The process takes 10 to 15 minutes, which is relatively quick for something that provides such great results! When Botox is injected under the arm, it blocks the chemical signals from the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands. The blockage ONLY occurs at the site where the injection is given, so sweating will continue in other parts of the body. However, patients do not typically report excessive sweating in other areas.

Once these injections become effective, patients report being able to stop carrying dress shields, stop carrying changes of clothing and switch to a regular deodorant instead of a prescription antiperspirant.

Botox injections under the arm are really great for the rising temperatures and will make the summer hassle-free!

So, why is Vitamin D so important?
The major function of Vitamin D is to uphold standard blood levels of calcium and phosphorus in the body. Vitamin D is also responsible for absorbing calcium in the body, which helps to produce and sustain strong bones. In addition to preventing osteoporosis, Vitamin D may also aide in the prevention of hypertension, cancer and various autoimmune diseases.

How do I get more Vitamin D in my body?
Humans get Vitamin D from their exposure to sunlight, from their diet and from supplements.
• About twenty minutes in the sun will provide about 3000IU of Vitamin D.
• Oily fish such as salmon provide 600-1000IU.
• Milk is fortified with 100IU.
• Supplements are usually 1000-5000IU daily.
• Eggs and cod liver oil are also great sources of Vitamin D.

What if I think my Vitamin D levels are deficient?
Ask your doctor to check your levels with a simple blood test and you will be on the way to a healthier you!

What is the difference?

Dysport is the first injectable to offer competition for Botox, prompting questions about which is more effective. In short, they are basically the same. Botox and Dysport are both a botulinum injectable Type A, both last about four months, both are FDA approved and provide almost instant results. If they are basically the same, what is the difference? Price and dosage.

Since Dysport is a lower concentration of toxins it takes on average 2-3 units of Dysport to equal 1 unit of Botox. For patients concerned with the price of beauty, Dysport is slightly cheaper per unit than its rival, about $30 less per treatment.

So the choice is up to you! Coke or Pepsi? Botox or Dysport? One thing is for sure, when brands compete the consumer wins.

More about Dysport
Dysport (pronounced diss-port) is an injectable botulinum toxin used by your plastic surgeon to temporarily paralyze muscles to smooth out skins surface and the appearance of wrinkles. Treatment results differ from patient to patient so it’s best to consult your cosmetic provider before you choose which injectable to use.

The first question you may have is, what are toxic burdens and how did they end up in MY body? Toxin burdens can be either natural or man-made chemicals that enter your body by inhaling the air around us, swallowing them in food, or even absorbing them through the skin. These toxic burdens have different effects on different people. It is possible these toxic burdens could be the cause of your fatigue, headaches, and even bloating.

So, now the next question you may ask is, how do I get rid of these high toxic burdens? The answer is easy! Take the ClearPath Challenge at Paradise Med Spa and Wellness.

The ClearPath Challenge involves 2 steps:
Step1: Get Cleaner with a 10 day
metabolic detoxification program to rid your body of environmental pollutants and food sensitivities.
Step 2: Get Leaner with a long-term body composition program that decreases body fat and supports lean muscle.

After you complete the 2-step challenge, you body will feel cleaner, leaner, and healthier and a healthier body equals a happier you. Get those toxins out of your body! Take the ClearPath Challenge!

From Cynosure, the creators of SmartLipo and SmartSkin CO2, comes SmartLift-the SMART alternative to face lift surgery. The SmartLift technique employs the SmartLipo Laser and the SmartSkin CO2 process, in order to tighten the skin from the inside out. In one session the combination of lasers are applied to the face and neck to stimulate collagen, smooth lines and wrinkles, improve the discoloration associated with sun damage, and improve skin laxity.

To acquire results similar to those seen with a more invasive face lift method, patients can combine the SmartLift procedure with other in-office therapies such as Botox/Dysport and dermal fillers. Some of our patients have reported looking up to 10 YEARS younger with just ONE treatment. Do something for your face that you have never been able to do before – try SmartLift!