The Blog
How Much Does Botox Cost in Portland, OR?
Botox injections in NE Portland are sold in measurements of units. An average cost per unit for Botox in NE Portland ranges from $12-$17. How much Botox we use depends on the individual and their goals. A full Botox treatment is 64 units with the range of Botox units between 20 - 80 units per session.
Blood Sugar and Aging Skin
Our lifestyle choices impact the quality of our skin. Past writings have taught us that inflammation, microbiome imbalance, and oxidative damage can set the stage for unwanted outcomes like acne, dermatitis, skin cancers, and accelerated aging. This week we learn how blood sugar issues also impact the health of our skin. The information is inspired by Dr. Trevor Cates, author of Clean Skin From Within: The Spa Doctor’s 2-Week Program to Glowing, Naturally Youthful Skin.
Happy St. Patrick's Day: Eat Your Cabbage
In theme with St. Patrick’s day, we inevitably find cabbage on our plates. It’s one of my favorite veggies of all times, and this week my goal is to inspire us all to take full advantage of this holiday and eat that cabbage. A simple search of the scientific literature reveals that there are a ton health benefits to including cabbage into your diet.
Red Lip Radicalism
Empowering and alluring, the lips draw an onlooker's attention. In fact, lips have driven revolutions with the adornment of red lipstick representing rebellion and liberation in the women's suffrage movement of the early 20th century (1). Red lips became and maintained a symbol of strength and female power. As Rachel Felder, author of “Red Lipstick, an Ode to a Beauty Icon states, “There could not be a more perfect symbol of suffragettes than red lipstick, because it’s not just powerful, it’s female.”