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Spa & Salon continued from page 4 scientifically engineered supplements that have been shown to counteract what we now know is happening at the cellular level” The Target is You While our initial focus will specifically be people who are experiencing the agerelated conditions we discussed above, we will be continually expanding our offerings where the research leads us. For example, there is another supplement we are researching that specifically targets the mitochondria, which, as you may remember from your high school biology, is the energyproducing part of your cells. This new supplement delivers to your mitochondria precisely what it needs to boost your energy level. It will also help your metabolism be more robust. As Dr. Brown notes, “These are things that supplements have never done before. In the past—the present, actually—people would somewhat haphazardly take broad spectrum things like vitamins or multivitamins and hope for the best. People come to me all the time and tell me 'I'm so tired all the time.' Often, that loss of vigor actually happens on a cellular level, so you need to address it with supplements that work at the cellular level. Very specific, targeted the right way, the right type of molecule, for example, using R-lipoic acid instead of alpha lipoic acid, because it is absorbed better.” Living/Eating Well Isn't Enough A common theme among supplement skeptics is something like this: If you live the right kind of life, do all the right things and eat all the right things and avoid all the wrong things, you'll get everything your need without the supplements. OK…to a point. But the problem is that as people age they often lose the ability to synthesize certain things or absorb certain things. “So what we're trying to do,” says Dr. Brown, “is to put those things back in such a way to insure optimal absorbability and availability, because you could eat all the right foods and still might not absorb what you need. I have patients who take a ton of Vitamin D, and their Vitamin D level never rises until I give them digestive enzymes to help break down the oil of the Vitamin D they're taking. And actually, that's part of the aging process, and part of the premise for targeted supplements. As we age we naturally become less able to absorb and 28 synthesize things that we need or to process them properly. That's basically what aging is. We're trying to overcome that and prolong our healthy span of life by providing these essential things that you normally wouldn't get in this form. So what I'm saying is, good living isn't enough for most people. And unless you're dedicating a lot of attention to staying on top of emerging nutritional science, it's difficult to intelligently self-supplement effectively.” Solution? Ask Dr. Brown... If this cutting edge approach to targeted supplementation interests you, you're not alone. As Dr. Brown notes, “I know people who take a zillion things because they're afraid and want to cover all bases. But it's not that way anymore. You're better off identifying what your needs are specifically, and targeting a program specifically for you. That's what I help people do.” D r. Brown will be conducting a free open forum in October (watch for announcements for date and time) where she will answer your health related questions on aging, supplementation, or anything else that's on your mind. She is also available for private consultation as well as formal nutritional counseling and therapy. Stop in, or call Incentives Organic Spa & Salon at 631-893-3490 to schedule an appointment. Ask Margaret Q) My skin is in good condition even though I am 33 years old. However, I would like to take care of my skin using the Margaret Rose-Duffy correct high quality products in order to prevent wrinkles for as long as possible. My skin is very demanding, as it is oily in T face section and dry and red on my cheeks. Please advise what type of products I could use to get best results. Are there any organic brands that will work strong enough to stop aging of the skin and should they include so called Q10? A) Combination skin is common and it Autumn 2014 FIT to Print can be difficult to care for. You'll want to balance the oil in the t-zone yet not irritate the cheeks or any other dry patches. I strongly recommend an in spa skin analysis to take a look at your skin and determine if you may also be dealing with rosacea – a common yet manageable skin condition. A combination of good home care products along with monthly professional treatments, good diet and exercise will keep your skin looking healthy and youthful as the years pass. For combination skin I always recommend a mild gel cleanser in the warmer weather. Eminence Organic Stone Crop Cleanser is a great choice for your skin type. I do not recommend toners with alcohol as they can be irritating and increase dryness. As an alternative I would recommend Eminence Organics Stone Crop Tonique. Serums and a balancin