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Alternative Treatments for Acne

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Post date August 15, 2019
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Alternative Treatments for Acne

Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States and affects nearly everyone at some point. For some people, however, acne can be a significant problem that can lead to social anxiety and can even lead to scarring. Clearing acne can difficult, requiring multiple approaches to treatment that is often long term. As we continue to observe more and more antibiotic resistance, and due to side effects of long-term oral therapies, there is growing interest in safe, efficacious, and tolerable alternative therapies. These alternative treatments can fall in to one of several categories:

7 Essential Oil Home Remedies

Post author By tfpsadmin
Post date July 15, 2019

Essential oils have been around for eons now, and they have been used for cooking and aromatherapy among countless other things. The best thing about essential oils is they don’t just smell nice, they can also make you feel amazingly good. Here’s a list of seven essential oil home remedies everyone should know:

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Tips to Protect Your Skin This Summer

Post author By tfpsadmin
Post date June 14, 2019
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With summer in full swing, protecting your skin from sun damage is crucial! Here are 5 reminders for how you can protect yourself and maintain healthy skin throughout the summer months.

1. Use a broad spectrum (UVA & UVB) sunscreen every day…especially on your face, even when it’s cloudy! Generously apply sunscreen of 30 SPF or higher all over exposed skin 30 minutes prior to going out in the sun and reapply at least every 2 hours, specifically after swimming or sweating. A water-resistant type is best! Triangle Facial Plastic Surgery offers many sunscreens and can help you select which is best for your skin. Call (919) 706-4900 for more info!
2. Be fashionable while protecting yourself! Have fun and wear protective clothing like hats and sunglasses when you head out in the sun. Long sleeves and pants are great additions for additional protection…darker colors provide better protection.
3. Seek shade, especially when the sun’s rays are the strongest during the hours of 10am and 4pm.
4. Use caution if you are taking medications that make you more sensitive to the sun, including specific types of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, anti-fungals, blood pressure medications and chemotherapies.
5. Don’t forget to see a dermatologist for an annual scan to detect changes and abnormalities.

In addition, don’t forget to give your face and body some extra TLC by exfoliating, hydrating with moisturizer and cooling any overexposed skin with a cooling balm! And don’t forget to drink PLENTY of water!

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How to Stay Healthy and Fit This Summer

Post author By tfpsadmin
Post date May 13, 2019

Summer is a time of fun, happiness and soaking up as much sunshine as we possibly can. With summer comes a more lax schedule and perhaps more barbecues so it’s easy to get off track with our health and fitness goals. While summer is the perfect season to have some fun and indulge a little, it’s important to remember some practices in order to stay healthy and fit during the summer season. Whether you’re on a diet or you’re just looking to maintain your health and fitness, I have some tips to guide you forward so that you can enjoy the summer season without neglecting your health and fitness goals.

1. Opt for Healthier Options

You may have a ton of barbecues this summer, but you don’t have to dig in and eat the greasiest options there. Try to opt for healthier food options while at a barbecue. Eating chicken versus a greasy burger and salads versus chips are just a couple of options that will work as “healthier” options.

2. Travel Light

If you’re going on vacation and have to carry travel luggage, be sure to pack light. Many injuries occur when we travel with heavier luggage. You don’t have to pack everything to go on vacation, take only your essential needs so that your luggage doesn’t strain any muscles.

3. Stay Hydrated

Summer season is a time where we visit friends and family, perhaps you travel to go on vacation. The season is full of activities and fun, it’s no wonder many people forget to stay hydrated. It’s important that you get a travel water bottle so that you can stay hydrated during your busy summer schedule.

4. Slow the Alcohol

If you’re going to enjoy some alcoholic beverages in the summer heat, try to slow it down. Alcohol can actually dehydrate you more when you’re out in the sun. Consider drinking fewer alcoholic beverages when you’re at a daytime event with friends or family to avoid dehydration.

When it comes to staying healthy and fit this summer you simply need to remember that staying fit and healthy means making better decisions no matter what anyone else is doing. Take your limits into consideration when it comes to food and carrying things, in addition to the tips, I shared above, be sure that you keep sunscreen on hand to avoid sunburn and cancer risk from the dangerous rays of that beautiful sunshine.

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Annual Customer Appreciation Day – May 2, 2019

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Post date April 16, 2019

Hors d’oeuvres, Drinks, Demos, Prizes, Specials and Fun! Friends and family are welcome!

Come meet Dr. Adam Becker and Yelena Migirova, LE at our event for a complimentary evaluation.

Here’s Our Demo Schedule
11:30am – Restylane Lyft Filler for the hands
1:00pm – Bellafill
Bellafill is FDA approved to smooth smile lines for up to 5 years. Skin test required, we will be giving complimentary consultations and skin tests at our event.
2:30pm – Dysport and Restylane Filler for tear troughs (under eyes)
5:30pm – Bellafill

Specials That We Are Offering During Our Event

All Filler $100 off.
Dysport/Botox – 50 units for $550- no maximum purchase.
Purchase 200 units of Dysport/Botox and receive one free syringe of Restylane Classic.
Purchase 2 Syringes of any Restylane Filler and receive a free Nespresso coffee maker (while supplies last).
Bellafill $500 off a package of 5 Syringes. We will be doing complimentary skin tests at our event.
All Skincare services 20% off! Includes Halo and BBL treatments!
All Skincare products and make-up 15% off
Spend $250 and receive a gift with purchase.
For all purchases totaling over $2,000, you will receive a Forever Young BBL treatment package ($975 value).

Come see us on May 2nd at our location at 9104 Falls of Neuse Road, Suite 204, Raleigh, NC 27615 or call us directly at (919) 706-4900 to pre-purchase if you are unable to attend our event.

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April 3rd is National Walking Day

Post author By tfpsadmin
Post date April 3, 2019

April 3rd is National Walking Day! Set aside 30 minutes of your day, round up your friends and/or family and get out there and go for a walk!

National walking day began in 2007 by the American Heart Association with the intention of celebrating physical activity. Walking is one of the simplest ways to stay fit and active. Research has shown that walking can have an impact on your overall health and lower your chances of heart disease.

Tips for Walking:

Always wear sunscreen!
Wear comfortable shoes and socks.
Stay hydrated. Lots of water is key for a successful walk!
Buddy up. Not only is it nice to have company on a walk, but having a friend come along is safer than walking alone.
Don’t forget to stretch before and after!
Pump your arms to get your heart rate up and maintain good posture.
If you walk at night, be sure to bring a flashlight and wear reflective gear.

There are many local charity walks this Spring in the Raleigh Area, so if you are looking for a healthy activity backed by a good cause, be sure to sign up for one (or some) of these upcoming walks.

Sunday 4/7 – Dog Days 5K and 2 Mile Walk – NC Museum of Art, Raleigh

Sunday 4/7 – Autism Speaks Walk – Duke University Campus, Durham

Sunday 4/14 – NEDA Walk – Downtown Raleigh

Saturday 4/20 – Walk to Defeat ALS – Downtown Raleigh

Saturday 4/27 – PURPLESTRIDE Walk to End Pancreatic Cancer – NC State University

Saturday 4/27 – SPCA of Wake County Dog Walk & Woofstock – Koka Booth, Cary

Saturday 4/27 – March of Dimes March For Babies 3 Mile Walk – Morrisville

Saturday 5/4 – Walk to End Lupus – NC Museum of Art, Raleigh

Friday 5/17 (@ night) – 8th Annual Catching Fireflies 5K Run/Walk – Wakefield, North Raleigh

Friday 5/17 (@ night) – Triangle Walk Like MADD 2019 – Knightdale Station

Saturday 5/18 – NAMIWalks (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – Downtown Raleigh

Saturday 5/18 – Wake County Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Downtown Raleigh

Saturday 5/18 – The Promise Walk for Preeclampsia – Clayton

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Creative and Cost Effective Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Post author By tfpsadmin
Post date February 14, 2019
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Are you looking for some last minute ideas for Valentine’s Day that won’t break the bank? Look no further! Here are some fun ideas for partners and families to spend some quality time together.

Cooking is love! Pick a theme, hit the store for the ingredients and cook a romantic meal at home. It’s cheaper and can be much more fun than going out!
Snuggle up and have a movie marathon with popcorn!
At home karaoke – all you need is a music and a mic!
Attention Gamers!! Have a video game night at home!
Having a game night is sure to be fun for all!
Are you into fitness? Hit the gym together for a workout and / or hot tub / indoor pool time. Finish it off with a healthy smoothie.
Grab a blanket and some snacks and head to a local park or your backyard for some star gazing. Check out this constellation map!

Enjoy the day! WE LOVE ALL OF YOU!!

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Start The New Year Off Right With These 2019 Events

Post author By tfpsadmin
Post date December 29, 2018

For many, a New Year means a fresh start, a new beginning and a time to start a new set of goals and resolutions. Many of those goals are surrounded around health and wellbeing, tranquility and self awareness to be the best person they can be.

A great way to start the New Year off on the right foot is by doing some healthy and mindful activities. The Triangle area is full of these great things to do to kick off 2019 on the right foot. Take a look at the events below, and enjoy the start of your New Year.

Mindful Bodies New Year’s Day 1/1/19 (1980’s themed) Dance Fitness Party
January 1 @ 10:00am
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mindful-bodies-new-years-day-1119-1980s-themed-dance-fitness-party-tickets-49503639719?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Commitment Day
https://my.lifetime.life/clubs/nc/raleigh.html

Fleet Feet Resolution Run
http://www.fleetfeetraleigh.com/events/resolution-run

First Day Hikes at NC State Parks
https://www.ncparks.gov/first-day-hikes

Local First Hikes:
Jordan Lake: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 – 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Falls Lake State Recreation Area: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 – 10:00am
Eno River State Park: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 – 2:00pm

Kwanza Fest 2019
Tuesday, January 1, @ the Durham Armory
http://aadekwanzaafest.wixsite.com/kwanzaafest

First Walk
Tuesday, January 1 @ 10-11am, White Oak Creek Greenway (Cary)

New Years Day 8K Run (Durham)
Tuesday, January 1 @ 1PM
https://www.carolinagodiva.org/

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2018 Raleigh Area Holiday Markets

Post author By tfpsadmin
Post date November 14, 2018

Tis the season for Holiday shopping! Make sure you celebrate with some local fun this holiday season and visit the multiple Raleigh area Holiday Markets this season! Here is a list of 2018 Raleigh area Holiday Markets:

DURHAM ART WALK HOLIDAY MARKET
Saturday, November 17th to Sunday, November 18th
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Durham Arts Council, 120 Morris St., Durham
Free
https://www.facebook.com/events/2056133857940573/

ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFTS FARE AT NC STATE
Saturday, November 17th, 2018
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Crafts Center, Thompson Hall, 210 Jensen Drive, Raleigh
$3 per person, $5 per family, free for NC State students with ID
https://www.facebook.com/events/726960447658358/

HOLIDAY ART MARKET (DURHAM)
Saturday, November 17 @ 10am and Sunday, November 18 @ 1pm
Durham Fruit and Produce Co
305 S Dillard St, Durham, North Carolina 27701
https://www.facebook.com/events/317947079017537/

HOLIDAY MARKET (FALLS RIVER GREENWAY CLUB , N. RALEIGH)
Sunday, November 18 @ 1-4pm
1300 Falls River Ave Raleigh, NC 27614
https://www.facebook.com/events/304739496783322/

THE CHRISTMAS CAROUSEL HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET
Friday, November 23rd, to Sunday, November 25th
Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
$5 to $9
https://www.facebook.com/events/2016243941772087/

TINSEL TOWN HOLIDAY MARKET
Saturday, November 27 @ 4-8pm
The Hasentree Club
7305 Village Club Dr, Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
https://www.facebook.com/events/274801406487491/

THE HOLIDAY MARKET @ QUAIL CORNERS SHOPPING CENTER
Saturday, December 1 @ 10am-2pm FREE
https://www.facebook.com/themarketatquailcorners/

WAKE FOREST HOLIDAY ARTISAN MARKET
Saturday, December 1 @ 9am-3pm
Wake Forest Renaissance Center
405 Brooks St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
https://www.facebook.com/events/1301695073267564/

THE HOLIDAY HILL MARKET
Satuday, December 1 @ 10am-4pm
The Mill
146 S Main St, Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526
https://www.facebook.com/events/1679898392121859/

SCANDINAVIAN CHRISTMAS FAIR
Saturday, December 1st
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh
$7, free for kids 12 and under

CAROLINA INN HOLIDAY MARKET
Sundays, December 2, 9 and 16
12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Carolina Inn, 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill
Free

ST. NICHOLAS EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS MARKET
Friday, December 7th, and Saturday, December 8th
Friday: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Holshouser Building at NC State Fairgrounds, 1025 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Raleigh
Free

GEEKCRAFT EXPO RDU 2018 HOLIDAY MARKET
Saturday, December 8th, and Sunday, December 9th
Saturday: 10 a..m to 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street, Durham
Free if you register on eventbrite. Or $2 at the door.

LOCALLY MADE MARKET HOLIDAY
Saturday, December 9 @ 12-4pm
The Mayton Inn
301 S Academy St, Cary, North Carolina 27511
https://www.facebook.com/events/2228851077349493/

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10 Ways To Make Guests Feel At Home During The Holidays

Post author By tfpsadmin
Post date November 1, 2018
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I love the holidays! Guests visiting makes the house come alive. Sometimes it is easy to worry if your guest will feel comfortable. I love to make little touches to help my guests feel at home when visiting so they can truly enjoy themselves.

Here are some tips to help you during the holiday season to be sure your guests will feel at home during their stay with you:

Clean and declutter your guest room. Giving your guest some personal space can help them feel comfortable and sleep well in a new place.

Give the house a good cleaning but don’t worry about aiming for perfection. Often we want things to be perfect when our guests come but all that happens is that we make our home feel cold and unapproachable. We want our guests to feel at home and that means we should make our homes relaxed and cozy.

Set out extra blankets to snuggle with. Winter is chilly and throws blankets and extra pillows make your home cozy and feeling warm.

Use a diffuser to make your home smell pretty. Holiday scents are always a great option. Look for a fragrance that is safe for kids and sensitive individuals.

Leave snacks and drinks in a place that makes it clear to your guests that it is meant for them so they don’t feel uncomfortable asking for something they need. A quick reminder for them to “make yourself at home” will also help with this!

Provide your guests with a few things to keep them entertained. While most likely they will use what device they bring with them things like books, magazines, and games they can do if they have trouble sleeping is always a good idea. If children are coming as well, be sure to put a box of toys and games to help keep kids entertained.

Give your guests the Wifi password so they can connect online without using up data because they forgot, or feel uncomfortable, asking for it.

Bake a treat or make their favorite food for dinner. This is a great way to make everyone, kids especially, feel at home when visiting. There is nothing like a batch of fresh baked cookies to start a conversation and get a kid to feel at home.

If you have a closet in the guest room where your guests will be staying, offer them some spare hangers to hang their clothes. Also, offer an iron if they need it. Packed clothes wrinkle no matter what you do to pack them, and this gesture can mean a lot!

Put out extra bath and hand towels in the guest bathroom, as well as some spare travel bottles of shampoo and soap. You can pick them up at most stores for under a dollar, and in the event they forgot to pack these types of items with them, this offering is very sweet and keeps the guest from having to ask for these things when everyone is rushing to get ready in the morning.

Enjoy the holidays, and enjoy your company. It always goes by so fast, so soak it all in and capture those precious moments.

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