When I think of November, I think pre-holiday fun, autumn colored leaves, and deep fireside colors. I also think about the feast on Thanksgiving, and how certain foods affect our health and beauty (read, “The Truth about Holiday Food and Your Skin” below). Last month I attended theCelebrate the Harvest for the American Diabetes Association, an evening that raised awareness to prevent and cure diabetes. With harvest as its theme, the event shared creative farm-to-table entrees, prepared by some of the area’s most talented chefs.

As a proud member of the Greenwich YWCA, I’d like to recognize those that donated to the October Domestic Violence Purple Purse Campaign. If you volunteered, donated, and/or participated in this fundraiser or the Avon39 Walk, I’d like to thank you by offering you acomplimentary skin cancer screening from now until January 2016. Building an awareness of diabetes, domestic violence, and breast cancer is one way we can all live our best lives, so thank you for participating in these health-oriented missions in our Greater New York City community.

The staff and I celebrating the season!

From all of us at the NicholsMD office, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving, and look forward to seeing you in the office soon. We’re here to help you look your absolute best this holiday season!

Best,

Dr. Nichols

Events And Special

Raise your glass and celebrate the ‘gift of a lift’ with a Full-Face Ultherapy Treatment. 

In return we’ll gift you with 3 collagen-building LaserFacials that will elevate your results and help you maintain your investment. ($750 value)

Be the LIGHT of the party!

Purchase your package of 3 or 6 skin-smoothing Microdermabrasion sessions we’ll give you a complimentary LED Light Therapy Treatment following each one. (valued up to $810)

Your hands are for giving, so it’s time to pump up the volume!

Receive a complimentary Fraxel Hand Treatment when you purchase 2 syringes of Radiesse ($650).

Use the cold to put the deep freeze on unwanted fat with a series of CoolSculpting Sessions and you’ll enjoy 20% off

your second, third and fourth cycle.  ($150 value)  

 

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OFFER EXPIRES 11.30.15

Dermatology In The News

The Truth About Food and Your Skin

With the Thanksgiving holiday around the corner, let’s confront the way our food affects

Here’s the GOOD and DELICIOUS BERRIES Strawberries are a skin favorite, but blueberries and raspberries are also top choices because of their antioxidants. With more Vitamin C than oranges, berries fight the free radicals that damage cells, break down collagen, and cause fine lines and wrinkles. LOW FAT DAIRY PRODUCTS Vitamin A, found in dairy products, is essential for the cellular turnover of healthy skin. SALMON Salmon is an abundant source of the essential fatty acids (Omega-3 and 6, in particular) that compose cell membranes; keeping the skin protected and elastic. ESSENTIAL OILS It’s true. Extra-virgin olive oil keeps the skin hydrated and smooth, which results in the skin appearing bright. PUMPKIN The actual orange hue of pumpkins is from carotenoids, a wrinkle-fighting plant pigments that help neutralize free radicals in the skin. Pumpkin is also filled with powerful antioxidants, vitamins C, E, & A.

THE UGLY OF FOOD AND YOUR SKIN SUGAR It’s no surprise that sugar is not optimal for your body and organs. Sugar affects your skin because it damages collagen, and results in wrinkles. Since sugar breaks down your skin’s elasticity, your skin will appear to sag. SALT Salt leads to a puffy face. It also triggers inflammation that leads to acne and redness. ALCOHOL We don’t want to burst your champagne bubble, but alcohol damages the liver because it is a toxin to our body. Skin from alcohol may appear sallow, cold, with enlarged pores.

We know that the sugars, salts, and alcohols are not easy to avoid 100% of time, especially during the holiday season. This article is a reminder to eat these foods moderation while giggling and celebrating this holiday season with your family and friends.