Hello,

Welcome August!

As we wind down our summer and start thinking about fall, be sure to keep up with your skincare regimen. You may consider adding collagen peptides to your routine. Read on for more information about collagen peptides, a special offer from SkinMedica and some new policies at ENH.

Spotlight on Collagen Peptides

The past year or two, Dr. Kramar has been recommending collagen peptides to many of our patients to help improve their overall well-being especially when it comes to anti-aging.

What are collagen peptides?
Collagen peptides are a supplement that can help your body replace its lost collagen. They’re a small, easily digestible form of collagen, a protein that occurs naturally in your body.

But why does collagen matter?

Collagen plays a vital role in the health of your skin, bones and connective tissues, keeping joints strong, making skin elastic and helping protect your organs, as well as other functions. Simply put, collagen holds your body together.

Starting in your 20s, though, your body starts losing collagen. By the age of 40, you’re likely to lose about 1% of your bodily collagen per year, and menopause speeds up that loss, which contributes to wrinkles, stiff joints, worn-down cartilage and decreased muscle mass.

What do collagen peptides do?
1. Maintains skin elasticity
It’s no secret that as we get older, our skin gets duller and more wrinkled. But collagen peptides can help give aging skin an assist. They help firm the skin and plump it up to keep you looking a little bit younger.

2. Eases joint pain
Are you starting to creak? Your body’s natural collagen keeps your joints stretchy, which means that as your collagen production decreases, the likelihood of developing joint issues like osteoarthritis increases. Collagen peptides can help protect your ligaments and tendons.

3. Strengthens bones and muscles
Your bones are made primarily of collagen, so when your body’s collagen production decreases, your bones weaken, making them more susceptible to fracture. Studies show that taking collagen peptides may be helpful in treating and preventing osteoporosis.

Taking collagen peptides
Studies show that you can safely take 2.5 to 15 grams of collagen peptides per day. Be sure to read the label on your collagen peptides to determine how much you’re getting per scoop, and properly follow dosing instructions to add it to coffee, smoothies and protein shakes. One to two scoops (or tablespoons) is typically standard.


(Source – Cleveland Clinic)

Spotlight on Products

Gift with Purchase of SkinMedica Products!

Purchase $250 or more in SkinMedica products during the month of August and receive a GIFT of reusable facial cleansing cloths AND a travel-sized AHA/BHA Facial Cleanser with your purchase! Be sure to join Alle' if you haven’t already to receive an additional money-off coupon towards further product or chemical peel purchases. There is a limited supply of these gifts – this promo is on a first come basis!

News from our Front Desk

Thank you!

Thanks to all your kind referrals we have become increasingly busy – and we are very grateful! However we are experiencing a number of last-minute cancellations or no-shows for appointments. If you must cancel or reschedule, we ask that you please give a 48-hour notice whenever possible. Often, we have a waiting list and would like to fill your appointment.

New policy starting August 1st...

A new policy will be started on August 1st. If you are making an appointment for a facial or a filler injection - not Dysport, but one where you need an hour or more, we are going to be requiring a credit card number to reserve the appointment time. (Please have your credit card available when making your appointment) If you no-show or cancel with less than a 24-hour notice, you may be charged $50. Special circumstances will be considered but we ask that you help us by being considerate of our time. We truly appreciate your help in this matter.

Savor these last few weeks of summer. Be safe and stay healthy!

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