Daily Perricone

Tip of the Day: Slim that spare tire. Exercise is a critical part of any anti-aging program and a great way to obtain a healthier glow.” When you want a lighter, filling meal, try this easy recipe. Serve with a twist of lemon to accent the naturally good taste of fresh halibut. Baked Halibut Fillets [...]

This revolutionary plan of action will empower you to firm your skin, tone your figure and improve your overall health! I have designed two weeks worth of daily plans, including menus, and suggested daily exercise. When you have finished the first fourteen days, repeat the daily plans from the beginning to complete the full, four-week program. [...]

We don’t always have to look for exotic substances in the field or in the test tube to discover proverbial magic bullets that can literally transform our lives. Such is the case with magnesium. Often overlooked, magnesium is a vital nutrient that has many critical function. Numerous enzyme systems that are needed for the transfer [...]

Kefir: Ancient elixir of the Caucasus I start every morning by pouring myself a glass of unsweetened whole milk kefir and add to it two tablespoons of POM Wonderful (pure pomegranate extract). I stir it up and it looks and tastes like a rich and beautiful berry smoothie. It is the perfect way to start [...]

Antioxidants are critical in anti-aging medicine because they act as natural anti-inflammatories, giving us protection against the free radical-initiated inflammation that causes cellular damage.  When this damage occurs internally to our vital organs such as the brain, it results in problems like Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s, and dementia.  It can also damage the lungs, resulting in [...]

A diet packed with fruits, vegetables, nuts, and beneficial fats is the best way to get the nutrients and antioxidants your body needs to stay healthy, but there’s at least one crucial mineral you may not be getting enough of. Everyone need at least 1,000 mg of calcium per day, but women, especially after 50, [...]

Vitamin C Along with its beneficial effects as a connective tissue regenerator and in maintaining proper immune system function, vitamin C has been shown to help modulate high levels of cortisol brought about by stress. A study in 2001 examined the effects of supplemental vitamin C on high cortisol levels brought about by physical stress [...]

Perricone MD offers a popular ’skin drink’  - Super Berry Powder With Acai. Many of my patients ask – if considering a similar type of skin drink, what should I look for? Most importantly when it comes to ‘skin drinks’ make sure that they are rich in plant-based, natural antioxidants and essential fatty acids. These bolster an [...]

As we grow older, our bodies become less efficient in many ways. Our skin thins, our heart becomes a little weaker, our kidneys filter waste differently and our hormone levels steadily decline. All of these small – and often invisible – changes slowly add up to large and highly visible changes in our skin texture [...]

Vitamin A Vitamin A is used in systemic treatments in drugs such as Accutane; it is also used in topical treatments using vitamin A derivatives such as Retin A or vitamin A acid. Why was the discovery of the efficacy of vitamin A dervitives such a breakthrough? Because it is a perfect example of the far-reaching [...]