Summer is coming, and that means graduations, weddings, beaches and beach attire. Everyone wants to look fabulous, and after the holiday season, it is time to get to work! Spring is the perfect time for a little tuneup to help our bodies look their best. Suggestions from a plastic surgeon: Start doing some exercise, whatever program you can stick with. There is no … [Read more...]
Relieving Spring Allergy Symptoms
Spring allergies can be brutal, and, with pollen and other allergens constantly surrounding us in Central Florida, they can be hard to avoid. Allergies have been proven to negatively impact quality of life and account for preventable school and work sick days. The good news is that there are proven ways to relieve spring allergy symptoms and limit your exposure to common … [Read more...]
Lake Nona Forum Leaves Lasting IMPACT
Every year for the last seven years, the prestigious Lake Nona Impact Forum brings experts, doctors, professionals and those who are making a difference in all aspects of health and wellbeing together for three days. This forum was jam-packed with a whirlwind of information – from the past, present and future – leaving all in attendance in awe of mankind. Nonahood News was … [Read more...]
Consumer Research & Cosmetic Surgery
Patients frequently come to our office for cosmetic surgery consultation with a preconceived notion as to what is needed. While, as a plastic surgeon, I am happy to address the patient’s stated purpose, it is important to realize that information obtained from the Internet and other sources might be incomplete and perhaps even misleading. Therefore, it is important to seek … [Read more...]
Food As Medicine: Using Plant-Based Diets to Reverse and Prevent Disease
If you think eating vegan is only for animal lovers, think again. There is significant evidence that plant-based diets can help prevent, treat and even reverse some chronic illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease. This does not mean you have to go 100 percent vegan to get the benefits, but the more fruits, veggies, and beans you eat, the more health benefits you will … [Read more...]