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<strong>May</strong> <strong>2017</strong><br />

Microdermabrasion<br />

Healthy<br />

Living<br />

by<br />

Tina Monique M. Gottlieb, deGroot D.C.<br />

THE VALLEY BUSINESS JOURNAL<br />

www.TheValleyBusinessJournal.com<br />

Microdermabrasions have been popular<br />

treatments for several skin concerns<br />

for quite some time now. It’s generally a<br />

treatment that many people have heard<br />

of but aren’t informed about. We regularly<br />

perform Microdermabrasions (also<br />

known as micros) here at Murrieta Day<br />

Spa and clients are pleasantly surprised<br />

with the results.<br />

A Microdermabrasion treatment is a<br />

non-invasive approach to skin care that<br />

removes damaged and dry layers of skin,<br />

stimulating the production of new skin<br />

cells. It is traditionally performed with a<br />

handheld tool/wand that gently removes<br />

the top layer of skin. The tool the esthetician<br />

utilizes uses has a rough diamond<br />

shaped head (they used to use crystals in<br />

the old days) that physically slough away<br />

dead skin and a light suction is applied to<br />

vacuum up the dead skin cells.<br />

There are several benefits to receiving<br />

a Micro. Firstly, there is no preparation<br />

needed and it is a convenient service<br />

you can receive whenever your schedule<br />

permits. It is also comfortable and virtually<br />

painless. Micros are suitable for all<br />

skin types and generally as soon as your<br />

Micro treatment is over you will see a<br />

difference in your skins appearance. It<br />

also improves the absorbability of quality<br />

skin care products so that you’re getting<br />

more “bang for your buck” from your<br />

skin care line.<br />

There are also long term benefits to<br />

receiving multiple micros every couple<br />

of weeks. Ongoing micros will keep you<br />

pores clean so blackheads and breakouts<br />

are less frequent. If you deal with acne<br />

scars or age spots, regular micro treatment<br />

will help to reduce the appearance<br />

of pigmentation. Also you will enjoy<br />

smoother skin regularly since micros also<br />

help treat fine lines and wrinkles.<br />

We have noticed that most clients<br />

enjoy purchasing a series of 3 to 6 Micros<br />

at a discounted rate. The goal is to come<br />

in monthly to ensure proper upkeep of<br />

your skin. Micros give years back to the<br />

face and neck by diminishing fine lines,<br />

wrinkles, age spots, and sun damage. I<br />

highly recommend trying a Microdermabrasion<br />

or booking a consultation with<br />

an esthetician to assess your needs and<br />

recommend the best treatment for you.<br />

You will never regret taking care of your<br />

skin!<br />

Monique deGroot is the owner of Murrieta<br />

Day Spa which is located at 41885<br />

Ivy St. in Murrieta.<br />

23<br />

If you deal with acne scars or age spots,<br />

regular micro treatment will help to reduce<br />

the appearance of pigmentation.<br />

Preventing Heat Exhaustion<br />

Healthy<br />

Living<br />

by<br />

Tina Dennis M. Petersen, Gottlieb, D.O. D.C.<br />

This summer, be aware of the dangers<br />

of heat exhaustion. Here are some<br />

suggestions for your safety.<br />

• Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing.<br />

Dark or tight clothing holds in heat and<br />

doesn’t let your body cool properly<br />

because it inhibits sweat evaporation.<br />

• Do not get sunburned. If you’re going<br />

to be outdoors, wear a lightweight,<br />

wide-brimmed hat or use an umbrella<br />

to protect yourself from the sun, and<br />

apply sunscreen to any exposed skin.<br />

Having a sunburn reduces your body’s<br />

ability to rid itself of heat.<br />

• Stay in a cool place. Being in an<br />

air-conditioned building, even for just<br />

a few hours, is one of the best ways to<br />

prevent heat exhaustion. If your home<br />

doesn’t have an air conditioner, consider<br />

spending time at a library or shopping<br />

mall. At the least, find a well-shaded<br />

spot. Fans alone aren’t adequate to<br />

counter high heat and humidity.<br />

• Drink plenty of fluids. Staying hydrated<br />

will help your body sweat and maintain<br />

a normal body temperature. If your doctor<br />

has told you to limit fluids because<br />

of a health condition, be sure to check<br />

with him or her about how much extra<br />

you need to drink when the temperature<br />

rises. Avoid alcoholic beverages.<br />

• Understand the risk of some medications.<br />

Ask your doctor or pharmacist<br />

whether the medications you take make<br />

you more susceptible to heat exhaustion<br />

and, if so, what you can do to keep<br />

your body from overheating.<br />

• Watch out for hot spots. On a hot day,<br />

the temperature in your parked car can<br />

rise 20 F (about 6.7 C) in just 10 minutes.<br />

Let your car cool off before you<br />

drive it. Never leave children or anyone<br />

else in a parked car in hot weather for<br />

any period of time.<br />

• Be aware of your body temperature.<br />

If you travel to somewhere hot, or the<br />

temperatures suddenly jump in your<br />

area, it can take several weeks for your<br />

body to get used to the heat. You’ll still<br />

need to take precautions, but working<br />

or exercising in heat should become<br />

more tolerable. If you’re on vacation,<br />

you probably don’t have several weeks<br />

to wait, but it’s a good idea to wait<br />

at least a few days before attempting<br />

vigorous activity in the heat.<br />

It’s best not to exercise or do any<br />

strenuous activity in hot weather, but if<br />

you must, follow the same precautions<br />

and rest frequently in a cool spot. Taking<br />

breaks and replenishing your fluids<br />

during that time will help your body<br />

regulate your temperature.<br />

For more information on preventing heat<br />

exhaustion, contact Dr. Dennis Petersen<br />

at (951) 506-3112.

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