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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.