Dr. Gold's Optimal Living Institute

    How to Look Younger (Part 3 of 3)               Natural Products to keep you looking younger *When applied topically remember to place on face, neck, back of hands and forearms Getting some sunshine is important but be mindful if you burn or are sensitive to the sun. Too much sun can age the skin.   1.Vitamin C (serum can make you photosensitive so use at night, can also use oral form Ester C) 2.Hyaluronic acid (topically) 3.Retin A (topically, can make you photosensitive so use at night) 4.Resveratrol 5.Colostrum 6.Fish oil 7.Vitamin D (Recommend check levels of Vitamin D 25-OH. Optimal levels:70-100) *For many of my patients who scored below 50 they’re taking anywhere from 5,000 -10,000 iu/Vitamin D3 + Vitamin K2 (to help with absorption). Vitamin D3 get absorbed through multiple pathways including the gut and kidneys. So those who have gut issues (i.e., bloated, reflux, etc) and/or take Prilosec, tums o

  Is your Ibuprofen and Tylenol safe?   If you’re active, you have likely been Injured with a sprained ankle, pulled hamstring, tweaked knee, shoulder, wrist, or your body may just ache. Popping a pill when you are in pain may seem safe enough, RIGHT? When we hurt, we may instinctively ask for a Tylenol or ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin), Aleve or maybe a BC powder (aspirin) for a headache or muscle strain? They’re over the counter (OTC), so they must be safe RIGHT? Unfortunately, many of the medications OTC have harmful side effects (especially when taken long term and in heavy doses). In this blog, I’ll share what these meds can do and some healthier alternatives. It sucks when you hurt, I get it and you just want something to make the pain go away. But that can come at a price, especially if you choose something that can cause dire consequences long term.   Here’s what I mean…. Side effects of ibuprofen (and this can occur with almost any of the NSAIDS: Aleve, melo