We are so proud to support Dr. Richard Baxter, Calidora’s Chief Medical Officer, as he participates in Seattle Dances!. This annual benefit event raises funds to support Plymouth Housing Group’s programs and services. Past winners include our very own Collette Courtion, Caidora’s CEO.
Online voting has already begun! Cast your vote for our favorite local celebrity, Dr. Richard Baxter, by voting online. The Plymouth Dancer who wins the most votes online by midnight March 2 will win the coveted Cyber Choice Mirror Ball Trophy. Vote early to help Dr. Baxter take the lead and vote often so he brings home the Mirror Ball Trophy!
To really put the icing on the cake, there’s a gift up for grabs! You can enter 4 times before March 3, 2012 to win either a $500 gift card to our Calidora Skin Clinics or a $500 gift card for non-surgical procedures at Baxter Plastic Surgery.
Here’s how:
~ Check out the BaxterDances Blog and leave comments*
~ Become a Facebook fan on Dr. Baxter’s Page (and share with your friends!)*
~ Follow Dr. Baxter on Twitter at @doctorbaxter and tweet about this giveaway*
(*the fine print: To be entered, you can leave up to 4 comments on Dr. Baxter’s blog and tweet/Facebook or post to your own blog about the contest – and be entered 4 times!)
Wanna see it in person? Don’t miss out on his live performance on March 3 at Seattle Dances! Get your tickets at seattledances.org.
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The verdict is in – resveratrol is a must-have ingredient to your anti-aging regimen. This powerful, wine-derived antioxidant has been dominating the field of anti-aging research for years and the evidence for topical use for skin care is mounting. Coming from the skin of a wine grape, resveratrol lives up to (and surpasses) the anti-aging benefits found in actual wine itself. It’s anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce premature aging in the skin that can be caused by inflammatory factors (such as UV exposure).
Additionally, resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant and free-radical fighter. A study performed by Dr. Richard Baxter, using a standard antioxidant test called ORAC and published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, found that resveratrol was 17 times more potent when tested against one of the ingredients hailed as the strongest antioxidant in a skin care product (idebenone) in the same concentration! Polyphenols, such as resveratrol, are the leaders in antioxidant efficacy. This anti-aging powerhouse has also been found to reverse the effects of UV damage and protect from further UV damage, which we know is one of the primary culprits in the aging process.
One of the more interesting properties of resveratrol is its cancer-fighting abilities, tested in many types of cancers, but specifically in skin cancer. There has been considerable evidence to support that resveratrol may help to prevent skin cancer in ways above and beyond antioxidant and anti-inflammatory pathways.
Moreover, resveratrol is a phyto-estrogen, a plant-derived substance, that works similarly to estrogen to help maintain collagen and moisture in the skin. Because of the many qualities listed above, resveratrol also has anti-acne capabilities, based on more recent studies.
With its laundry list of beneficial properties, it seems logical that resveratrol would be a welcome addition and must-have component in your anti-aging line of defense. We are thrilled to announce that we’ll be offering three new products to our anti-aging arsenal at Calidora Skin Clinics! We will be carrying Veraderma Anti-Aging Creme (with 1% resveratrol) – a brand new, intensive skin care antioxidant which provides maximum protection from premature aging, revitalizes the skin and increases the lifespan of skin cells by 160%. We will also be introducing Lipid Drops (fortified with known antioxidants blueberry and cranberry) to smooth and restore baby soft skin by replenishing the skin’s natural protective barrier (lipid barrier) and offer rich hydration. To boost the benefits of your moisturizer, we’ll be including B Regenerative Vitamin B Serum which offers a revolutionary cell revitalizing complex to elevate hydration levels and stimulate cell turnover. Stay tuned for these new products and their availability this January – you’ll be glad you did!
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Come alongside the Women of Calidora* and help homeless Women and Children of Seattle.
In the spirit of serving others this holiday season, the team at Calidora is pledging to give back to Mary’s Place again. Mary’s Place is a beacon of hope for homeless women and children, who are just like us. They have a heart; they want to be pretty; they want to be loved; and they want to have a safe place to lay their head. Since the beginning of the year, Mary’s Place has seen a 186% increase in the number of homeless families needing help. They need us even more than ever!
Please donate a new article of clothing and select a $25 gift card from Calidora’s giving tree. The Women of Mary’s Place need hats, warm coats, sweaters, gloves, socks and scarves.
Please give. Together our support can help to save lives…everyday. www.marysplaceseattle.org
(*and our two dudes)
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One clue comes from the fact that Botox requires the presence of zinc molecules in order to work. For this reason, it is possible that people with low zinc levels might experience diminished results from Botox. There is some evidence to support this theory and a supplement containing an enzyme, intended to enhance absorption of dietary zinc, has been promoted. But our inner scientist wondered if simply taking zinc supplements would do the same thing, so we did a study to find out. A series of patients who had planned to have Botox agreed to be randomly assigned to either take a zinc supplement for one week prior to their injection or not (people taking a multivitamin containing zinc were excluded). Patients were seen at frequent intervals out to 4 months and photographs were taken. After evaluating the photographs and determining wrinkle severity (there is a standard way of doing this), results were tabulated and concluded. Though the number of patients in the study was small, there was improvement in the zinc coup, with twice the effect at one week. At 4 weeks, both groups were the same, but the effects wore off more quickly in the non-zinc group.
