WHY FITNESS FANS ARE FLOCKING TO BONE BROTH
The latest viral fitness trend comes from an ancient source: a nutrient-rich broth as old as time. Bone broth — a soup typically produced by boiling chicken, turkey, or beef bones for 12–14 hours — is gaining attention on social media as a “bonus food” that aids recovery after workouts and delivers abundant proteins and electrolytes. Endurance athletes have long guzzled bone broth at aid stations during long- distance competitions to deliver the necessary sodium and energy boost. Now, the tasty brew is appearing on more supermarket and grocery-store shelves as professional athletes, weekend warriors, and health-conscious workout devotees learn about its benefits. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? While typical chicken or beef stock might simmer for a couple of hours, the animal bones used in bone broth must be simmered in water for 12–48
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RESTORE YOUR GLOW THIS FALL
As summer winds down, fall is the ideal time to focus on repairing sun-damaged skin and restoring your complexion. Even with the best sunscreen habits, months of sun exposure can lead to freckles, melasma, sunspots, and hyperpigmentation. Thankfully, Loreen, our board-certified injector and family nurse practitioner, has several effective treatments to help reverse that damage and refresh your skin before the cooler months set in. CHEMICAL PEELS Chemical peels, especially our “Perfect Derma Peel,” are excellent for treating sun-related pigmentation issues and post- inflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne. This medium-depth peel is suitable for all skin tones and types. While a single peel
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