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All in Health and Wellness
Learn the pros, cons and safety tips of eyelash perms, plus expert advice on keeping your eyes healthy during beauty treatments.
Some of us have a makeup drawer that houses an impressive collection of half empty tubes of mascara, a kaleidoscope of eye shadow colors, and an assortment of eyeliner tubes-all of which has an expiration date that many of us don’t even know about! Do you know when you need to toss that mascara or eyeliner? Here is your cheat sheet on when to toss your eye makeup.
Taking proper care of your vision and eye health as part of your overall health and wellness actually can improve quality of life and, the not-so-secret is that, it is easier than you think!
Is it ok to say, “I just don’t know the answer”? Can you be confident and humble at the same time? YES! Confidence says we are genuinely capable whether it’s sheer will and passion that leads us to find the answer or general resourcefulness and overall knowledge. Humility says that we value and respect the perspectives of those we serve, and aim to operate out of compassion and gratitude.
A little effort in the right direction can go a long way; it can spur an uptick of motivation to reignite a passion in my professional life. Here are some tips that help me renew my motivation and passions in life.
If you don’t need contacts or glasses, chances are you may be wondering why you need an eye exam every year. Seeing a clear 20/20 is just part of a comprehensive eye exam. The comprehensive eye exam is necessary to ensure healthy eyes and vision and here are 3 reasons why:
As an eye doctor now, that old adage of carrots being good for your eyes is one that I still get asked about from patients. Is it true? Is it a myth? Can vision be improved?
Making the effort towards a hopeful perspective is worthwhile for yourself and those around you. Lean in and embrace. It is worth a try and here are a few reasons why.
While most of us are trying to avoid our screen time notifications that are popping up on our smartphones, it is difficult to avoid the symptoms that come along with such an increased demand of device use, such as eye strain, and eye fatigue.
The good news is that these tips to keep your eyes healthy also are good for your body and mind. And what better time to start some new and healthy habits than now?!
3 facts you should know about diabetes from your eye doctor.
Eye-healthy foods that add a pep-per to your step.
Unearth a better version of yourself and understand your value with self-care.
Eggs are full of eye-friendly antioxidants. From safeguarding certain parts of the eye to protecting vision at night, eggs offer a lot of eye health benefits. You could say they are egg-tastic!
The balancing act of work and life. When the “work-life balance” motto doesn’t apply anymore as a parent, working professional, spouse, friend, employer, employee.
We all carry a lot of different roles day-to-day; spouse, boss, employee, friend…the list goes on and on. But the most important role is that of a parent. Quality time spent with our kids can lend itself to some of the most memorable times, but that quality time doesn’t have to be elaborate. Read on for ideas on simple ways to spend quality time with your kiddo(s).
Holy guacamole! Eating a balanced diet that includes fresh avocado can lead to better brain function and eye health.
How to identify the time where your mind takes off into worry-ville and preemptively detour that route.
