Health
Q&A with Simone Anderson Pretscherer of Simone's Journey

A year ago, New Zealand's Simone Anderson Pretscherer embarked on a weight-loss journey, keeping track of her progress via the popular "Simone's Journey to Health." After a nearly 200-pound weight loss, Anderson Pretscherer paid a visit to Scottsdale's own Dr. Remus Repta earlier this month to...
Eating Right For Your Eyes

There are so many “fad” diets flying around the Internet for weight loss, but while cutting and limiting certain food groups, taking in all the nutrients your body needs can be easily overlooked. Eyes are one of the most important parts of the body to keep healthy. In honor of National Eye Health Week from Sept. 21 to Sept. 27, Dr. Roger B. Ethington, OD, of Southwestern Eye Center, gives his tips for following an eye-healthy diet.
Dr. Joseph Berardi's Guide to Facial Rejuvenation

2014 Best of Our Valley winner, Dr. Joseph Berardi shares his thoughts on facial rejuvination including neck lift and facelift surgery procedures.
At what age should we consider a facelift and/or a neck lift? Is it at 60 years of age, 50 years of age, 40 years of age? The answer truly depends on how you feel about yourself. If you have heavy folds around your nose leading to the corner of her mouth, if your jaw line is no longer well-defined, if your cheeks are flat and have lost their volume, or if you have hanging skin under your chin and have lost a...
Five Proven Strategies That Will Help You Have An Amazing Day

Written by: Jennifer Hudye
You roll over; open your eyes and glance up at your alarm clock. No no no...not again! You accidentally overslept an entire hour.
You leap up and frantically start getting ready…wash your face, brush your teeth, pull your hair back and pack your makeup to go so that you can put it on during your drive to work.
You sprint over to the kitchen to start the coffee maker while you open the fridge to look for something you can eat on the go. Nothing good nor desirable. This extra ripe banana will do, you guess.
You throw all your bags...
The ABC's of Skincare

Story By: Erin Owens
There’s no one-way approach to maintaining a glowing complexion and it’s one of the most important parts of your daily routine. Erin Owens, skincare line creator and co-founder of Fuchsia Spa, has broken down the ABC’s of skincare to help you brush up on the lingo before booking your next spa treatment.
Chemical Peels – A chemical peel is a treatment designed to rejuvenate the skin and even out skin tone texture by removing the damaged layers. During a chemical peel...