well that didn't work

How does anyone have time to blog, email, twitter, facebook, myspace and still have a life and be dedicated to your life goals? Certainly it is not me as I choose to be one on one in my clinic rather than write but let's get back to what this is all about. The skin baby,the skin....What's new is all my fellow naturopathic companies have realized that there is A. money to be made, B. money to be made C. a need for really high quality and safe facial products. Hurray because they are all coming out with great organic and safe products. A point to be made is that organic does not mean safe. For instance titanium is organic as is arsenic, which by the way is in a lot of make up products claiming to be natural. My favorite company is NuSkin and although it is very pricey, the results for age reversal are nothing short of amazing. This is one case of you really do get what you pay for. They do not carry cosmetics but specialize in anti-aging.They can be found at http://www.nuskin.com/en_US/products/nuskin.html They also have internal nutraceuticals for anti-aging. Now for the opposite end of the spectrum...cheap, really, really cheap. This one is for acne- any age, any type. This company specializes in external treatments for acne costing between 15-30 dollars a month and all natural but safe. They are the skintactix company and coincidentally can be reached at www.skintactix.com Try them out and see how effective they are. They are also a teaching site for acne control and removal. Well fans, that's about all for now. Hopefully, It isn't another year before I blog again. Or just come in to the clinic and see what we have going on. Tchau people

Catch up time!

Well it's been a long time since I've blogged but I'll try to be steadier for any of you that want new information about aesthetics.

I have been busy making an all new Willow Creek Skin Care website and I launched it last week. It still is a work in progress but since I did it all myself, yes I did, I am very proud of it. Any comments would be welcome. You can visit it at www.willowcreekskincare.com  

I have a new product that I have been trying out and I think it is going to be a strong contender in the ant-aging market. It's called DYSPORT and is an botulinum product by the same company that created Restylane and Perlane. It can be used for all the same applications as Botox. Why this and not Botox? Good question but I believe it has less bleed than Botox. It is also less expensive so it is more affordable.

This is the best time of year to strat on your rejuvenation from damaged and aged skin. If you are thinking about any type of procedure such as PhotoFacials with light therapy for age spots and skin collagen synthesis don't forget to prep your skin first. We do this at our clinic using the "HydraFacial" procedure. It is a mild microderm abrasion/lactic acid peel/antioxidant infusion all in one procedure. Believe it or not your skin looks better and feels better as soon as it is performed. There is no "down time" and you can have your light therapy performed in the next few days. This allows the light to penetrate better and bypass all the skin that needed to exfoliate anyway.

Once again, I'd like to thank all of you that support healthy living and it shows in your skin and makes it easier to get great results. Keep it up. One political statement from me:  DO NOT GET THE H1N1 VACCINATION. You can visit the site www.thedoctorwithin.com and also go to You tube and search for Gary Null. If you are not convinced like I am that these vaccinations are more harmful than helpful, feel free to get vaccinated. If you want to protect yourself and your children use Black Elderberry, Lomatia, Colloidal Silver and lot's of Curcumin. Nuff said sorry to bore. Good Health to you all, Dr. Rob

NEW AESTHETIC CHAPTER FOR PEOPLES' MANUAL

I AM WRITING A BOOK CALLED "RETURN TO NORMAL", THE PEOPLES' MANUAL OF MEDICINE. IT WILL BE PUBLISHED IN TRADITIONAL PAPER FORM AND SOLD ON AMAZON AND ALSO ON MY OTHER WEBSITE... MEDICINE-CONSULT.COM

IT IS LONG OVERDUE THAT THE PUBLIC NEEDS TO KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THEIR BODY IN A COMPREHENSIVE, SIMPLE, AND ALGORITHMIC(IF THIS DO THAT) FORM. IT WILL COVER ALL BODY SYSTEMS ONE CHAPTER AT A TIME, AT THE SAME TIME TYING THEM ALL TOGETHER. THE INTRODUCTION AND FIRST CHAPTER WILL BE FREE ONLINE AND AFTER THAT ANY CHAPTER THAT IS ON THE WEB WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD. YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO BUY EVERY CHAPTER, JUST THE ONES THAT INTEREST YOU. THE BOOK WILL BE UPDATED ONLINE AS OPPOSED TO THE PAPER VERSION WHICH WILL NOT.

SO LOOK FOR IT IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS AT WWW.MEDICINE-CONSULT.COM

OH, I ALMOST FORGOT WHY I PUT THIS IN MY BLOG HERE AT THIS SITE. I WILL HAVE A CHAPTER ON AESTHETIC MEDICINE, AND A SEPARATE ONE FOR SKIN PROBLEMS. THANKS BLOGERS(sp)?

I think My Model Is Greek !

Wow!  What a few weeks it has been. Very busy at the clinic with my assistant gone on vacation and some really interesting cases. Lot's of sports physicals also with school being so close. Developed a September Flyer that you can see.  My Hibiscus are blooming like crazy and I just trip out on how big they are. I know have many varieties in bush and plant form. Just put in a Texas Star and Red. For those who haven't seen "The conspiracy theory " w/ Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts, you have my OK. Mel does a fantastic acting job and it is worth it just for that.

If you are ever in Portland, Oregon...and you like Greek food---ALEXIS on 3rd and NW Burnside will treat you to the oldest and traditional Greek faire. Spanokapita and all...

9,000 Feet in Bryce Canyon

Has anyone ever been to Bryce Canyon in Utah? Well I hadn't either until a few weeks ago. Check this out..... I now have a great appreciation for the desert. Walking amongst the hoodoo's(tall rock formations), is what I imagine another planet to be like. We(the family) also went to Zion National Park a few hours away and equally as impressive but what a find "The Spotted Dog" restaurant. I ca not tell you how great the atmosphere, service, menu, and food was. Just go if you are ever near Zion in the town of Springdale. And oh the prices were good too.

I have to show you my two youngest... Giselle 5 and Jace 3 getting along for the first time it seems. Finally they like each other, at least sometimes.

Lastly, for today some medical news from our clinic. The last two newsletters we published...

Volume 1 Issue 1 July 2007 Did You Know…..?

-A monthly newsletter by Gorge Family Health & Willow Creek Skin Care-

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That cholesterol is not the bad boy everyone says it is. We produce cholesterol and use it for the production of bile (an essential digestive element); the creation of all cell walls; and is the basis for all steroid hormones. Some of the hormones made from cholesterol are progesterone, estrone, estradiol, estriol, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol, aldosterone, just to name a few. If our need for what cholesterol does increases, then so does cholesterol itself. That need could be fueled by inflammation, infection, trauma, increased hormone needs, stress, digestive problems, or many other problems. So why stop the messenger when it is truly not the problem. The best way to gain a handle on your cardiovascular system is to measure the amount of inflammatory markers that your body is producing. I like to use CRP-hs (C-reactive protein-highly sensitive); homocysteine; and (LpA) Lipoprotein A. These will give you a much more accurate measure of what your body is doing in the cardiovascular arena then just the Cholesterol and Trigylcerides.

Announcing a new therapy offered by Willow Creek Skin Care starting in July.

The HydrFacialMD is a unique and non-invasive skin resurfacing technology that actually gives aggressive resurfacing, wrinkle reduction, age spot removal, pore reduction, and inflammatory redness reduction. Not only is it painless but all patients who have tried it remark how good they feel when they have the treatment but also how remarkable their skin feels and looks immediately.

Edge systems have developed this technology so that no one has to suffer with the traditional painful and inflammatory peels or microderm abrasions ever again. This technology not only does peels and microderm abrasion this unique new way but also works on oily and acne prone areas. After the intial treatment an layer of antioxidants are infused deep in the tissue to leave your skin protected and soft. There is no down time, can be done even during very sunny conditions, compliments photofacials with

IPL or Laser, and is inexpensive.

NEWS FLASH – Do Not Wear Sunscreen !!!!! Only joking of course. But truthfully we need Vitamin D coming in through the skin. It is absolutely essential for the production of immune complexes. Those who do not receive it into the skin are likely to suffer more from illness and disease then those who don’t. Fortunately we do not need more then 10-15 minutes per day worth of sun. So if you are just going to the store or spending just a few minutes here and there, then do not use sunscreen. But if you are taking a long walk, hike, bike ride or spending a lot of time in the sun… Please Wear Sunscreen !!!!!!!

Our July Flyer And Special.............

 

Our August Newsletter-

Volume 1 Issue 2 August 2007

Did You Know…..?

-A monthly newsletter by Gorge Family Health & Willow Creek Skin Care-

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Amy our Naturopathic Physician Assistant par excellence, has requested that I write something about food, so did you know………..?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved a rule that would allow 38 new non-organic ingredients to be allowed in products bearing the “USDA Organic” seal.

- Sausages, brats and breakfast links labeled as “USDA Organic” will be allowed to contain intestines from factory-farm animals raised on chemically grown feed, synthetic hormones and antibiotics.

- Anheuser Busch will be allowed to sell its “Organic Wild Hops Beer” without using any organic hops.

- Products labeled as “USDA Organic” and containing fish oil may contain toxins such as PCBs and mercury. (Note: Non-organic fish oil products have this same risk, but despite the USDA ruling, it is against the National Organic Standards to allow such toxins in organic foods.)

Foods labeled as 100% organic will still be 100% organic. This rule applies to products that are 95% organic or less.

For more from the OCA, visit www.organicconsumers.org

BLOG ALERT !!! BLOG ALERT !!!! BLOG ALERT !!! BLOG ALERT !!!

WE HAVE A BLOG: “UNDER MY SKIN”. FITTING ISN’T IT. THE BLOG CONTAINS ALL SORTS OF INTERESTING FACTS LIKE RESTAURANTS TO TRY, MOVIES TO SEE, BOOKS TO READ, LIFESTYLE ISSUES, AND LEST US NOT FORGET, GOOD COMEDIC FARE. OH YES, THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE AESTHETIC WORLD, MY FAMILY, AND FRIENDS AND THE DALLES. IT CAN BE FOUND AT HTTP://UNDERTHESKIN.SQUARESPACE.COM

-Announcing New Therapy Offered: Telangitron “Bore Therapy” for

telangectasia and small vascular lesions…………..

We have a new therapy for telangectasias (non-functioning small veins), and vascular lesions. It is called the “bore therapy” and we use a piece of equipment called a telangitron made by edge system. It is the most effective way that we have seen to obliterate small veins on the face and legs without pain, scarring or multiple treatments. It is highly cost effective and takes virtually no time to perform. The telangitron uses direct current so that a micro needle can penetrate the skin without pain and high frequency to remove the vein. Direct current is also used so that the micro needle is removed without trauma. There is very little inflammation post procedure and no “down time” is required. Most sessions cost $50- $100.00 and the vessels are gone forever.

And finally our August Flyer & Special