Turkey is a mainstay of Thanksgiving Dinner every year, with approximately 46 million turkeys eaten on this day alone. Often, after dinner, we feel tired and sluggish. Some of this can be accounted for by the large meal consumed, however, there may be another culprit found in the main dish. Tryptophan is an amino acid … Continue reading Why Turkey Makes Us Want A Nap After Thanksgiving Dinner
View MoreThe efficacy of Botox injections is well-known for the treatment of fine lines and facial wrinkles. Botox works by temporarily blocking the signals to the muscles, which allows those causing wrinkles to relax, leading to a smoother appearance. However, many people don’t know that because of its effects on our muscles, Botox can be used … Continue reading The Many Uses of Botox
View MoreSnail secretion filtrate, or snail mucus, has become a popular beauty product ingredient. Before you rifle through your shelves or swear off products with snail mucus simply because of how it sounds, you should consider what this tiny mollusc’s mucus can do for you. Snail mucus used for cosmetics is not harvested from snails found … Continue reading Snail Mucus: How This Little Creature Can Benefit Your Skin
View MoreBetween cold weather, winds, and dry air, the winters in the Pacific Northwest can wreak havoc on your skin. Luckily, our Master Estheticians know the treatments and products that will help you keep your skin healthy and glowing through the summer. Switch Your Moisturizer Switching your moisturizer to a heavier and creamier formula provides more … Continue reading Skin Care Tips To Keep Your Skin Healthy All Winter
View MoreHair loss can be a frustrating and embarrassing problem. In the past, only hair transplant technology could restore hair growth in thinning or balding areas. With new developments in regenerative medicine, healthy hair growth can be restored. There is hope for hair regeneration in Seattle with a series of treatments with platelet-rich plasma and placental … Continue reading Stem Cell Hair Restoration in Seattle
View MoreMicroneedling has become one of the hottest skincare trends in the past few years. It is most commonly performed as an in-office treatment and by a Master Esthetician. Considering our busy lives, it is no wonder that countless Microneedling treatments have become available on the internet. At best these at-home devices are less effective, and … Continue reading The Dangers Of At Home Microneedling
View MoreWith fall now in full force, flu season is officially upon us. Along with an increase in school absences and call-outs from work, flu season comes with an increase in calls to get your flu shot. In recent years–especially in the Pacific Northwest–flu shots have become a controversial topic. Many people worry about the possible … Continue reading Flu Shots Are Completely Safe And An Annual Essential
View MoreSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)–sometimes called seasonal depression–is the onset of depression symptoms in conjunction with the change in seasons. Most commonly, SAD is associated with the change from the spring and summer months into fall and winter, but is sometimes rarely seen in the change from fall and winter into spring and summer. The symptoms … Continue reading Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) And Why You Shouldn’t Ignore The Symptoms
View MoreWhen considering a breast augmentation, one of the first questions women ask is: Do breast implants cause cancer? The short answer is no. When it comes to breast cancer, breast implants show no indication of increasing your risk of breast cancer. While certain types and sizes of implants can complicate mammography and routine screening for … Continue reading Breast Implant Safety
View MoreLaser surgical techniques were introduced over 40 years ago, but the use of lasers to help rejuvenate and refresh the skin is a relatively new and revolutionary use of surgical lasers. At Allure Esthetic, we use cutting edge CO2 laser skin resurfacing technology to stimulate collagen production and help patients obtain the younger skin they … Continue reading CO2 Laser Resurfacing
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