What is Retinol? Retinol is a heavily researched and frequently used form of vitamin A mainly known for its anti-aging benefits. But retinol can be used for a wide variety of skin care concerns. For example, it can help smooth skin texture, renew skin barrier, and minimize sensitivity. It can also be used to reduce […]
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High Frequency is a modality used during facials to help with a variety of skin concerns. It is commonly used to help treat acne, enlarged pores, wrinkles, dark circles, skin tone, and texture, as well as stimulating collagen and elastin production. High Frequency is not safe for people with heart conditions, cancer, or hypersensitive skin.
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What are Acids? Acids are a typical ingredient in skincare, mostly for exfoliation services. Different types of acids can be used to treat many different skin concerns. There are acids used for hyperpigmentation, acne, dryness, and so much more. AHAs vs. BHAs: Acids fall under two categories: AHAs or BHAs. The main difference is that
Aromatherapy helps heal patients by using essential oils from plants. Essential oils can be put into a diffuser to be inhaled through the air. They can also be put with a carrier oil and massaged into the skin and hair. Benefits of Aromatherapy will vary based on the essential oils used. Using one essential oil
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Botox is the rock star of the aesthetic world. Celebrities and millions of others around the globe are Botox believers. But some people have a reaction to the extra proteins found in Botox. For those patients, at Affirm Health Center we also offer Xeomin. Xeomin is a neuromodulator, like Botox, made from the botulinum toxin
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In April’s first blog, we addressed the signs and symptoms that point to a person having a hormone imbalance. Imbalance isn’t really the right term; it’s likely more correct to say hormone deficiency. We like to think that we’re optimizing our patients’ hormone levels. We do this for our patients from Springfield and the surrounding
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Our hormones are silent workhorses in our bodies. They act as chemical messengers, and they have a hand in coordinating everything from our body weight to moods to our sex drive. As we age, we invariably have a decline in hormone production. This is especially true for women exiting menopause. Yes, you can blame those
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In this month’s first blog, we discussed the Quarantine 15 phenomenon, where, thanks to this ongoing virus, we’ve all put on a few unwanted pounds over the full year of quarantines, lockdowns, closed gyms, cancelled recreational sports leagues, and the rest. While working from home is probably a good trend in many ways — less
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From Springfield to Santa Fe, from Plymouth to Peoria, we’re all sick of being stuck inside for way too much time. What was initially a novel kind of fun — who knew anyone other than those on a cruise ship or retirement center would like putting together jigsaw puzzles? — rapidly turned into indoor drudgery.
At Affirm Health Center, a big part of our business is helping our patients who struggle with weight loss. We now offer two Accelerated Fitness Programs that utilize peptides to enhance weight loss and the building of new muscle. We offer both a Long-Term Fitness Program (three months) and a Short-Term Fitness Program (one month).
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