Drain Your Face… (Sounds scary, but it’s so relaxing.)

By Kristin Patten

Is there fluid stuck in your face?
Counter-act sagging and dull skin with
the coolest and most relaxing skin care
and anti-aging techniques that help to
remove fluid trapped in the face.

From skin cancer to acne to

jowls and sagging, the lymphatic

system works in cooperation with

other body systems to perform

important functions that could

be imbalanced and causing your

skin concerns.

L.D.F.R. (lymphatic drainage

facial rejuvenation) is a soothing

and relaxing way to heal your

skin and look younger. L.D.F.R.

is gentle, rhythmical massage of

the facial lymphatic sites based

on the natural structures and the

flow of lymph. The lymphatic

system is responsible for destroying

pathogens and moving waste

out of the skin cells. Immune

support is crucial for healthy

looking skin. Also, waste and

bacterial imbalance cause acne

and skin eruptions. Excess fluid

from medication, harsh products,

surgery, travel, injury, and

even sun exposure can collect

inside the cells, tissues, and

spaces in between and become

trapped. The lymphatic system

removes excess fluid, dead blood

cells, waste, cancer cells, toxins,

pathogens, and debris before

these materials attack our cells.

The lymphatic system aids the

circulatory system in delivering

nutrients and oxygen from the

blood to our skin cells. When

the lymphatic system is unable to

drain properly it becomes stagnant.

Nutrition and oxygen won’t

be available to the cells and in its

place bacteria will begin to affect

the tissue.

Regular lymphatic drainage

detoxing can benefit everyone

looking to keep their skin

healthy. If you are just starting

to take care of your skin this is a

great addition to a facial, combotreatment,

oxy-infusion, or DNA

repair treatment. Definitely have

L.D.F.R. if you:

• Travel

• Have acne

• Have puffy eyes in the morning

• Suffer from sinus issues

• Have sagging skin that seems

to have recently appeared

• Have gotten too much sun

recently

• Can’t seem to find the right

moisturizer for your skin type

• Have dull skin

• Are going to have or have just

had facial surgery or laser

• Have had dental work
Nourishe Anti-Aging &
Skin Rejuvenation Clinic

Visit us at our new location:
200 NE 2nd Ave. Suite 114
Delray Beach 33444
561-278-4144

Kristin Patten is a licensed
aesthetician, specializing in medical
and cosmeceutical skin therapy and
pre- & post-surgery, and has done
extensive research and mentoring
with renowned facial plastic
reconstructive surgeons. As founder
of Nourishe, she has developed and
mastered unique techniques to
maximize the effects of the latest non
invasive skin treatments.
 www.nourishemedispa.com

The Truth About Supplements

By Kristin Patten

The broccoli on your plate comes from depleted soil; the
banana in your smoothie comes from a different continent;
and the orange that you’re eating is genetically modified.

Eating in a rush, not chewing enough, taking
pharmaceuticals, air pollution, preservatives,
additives, pesticides (should I go on?):
all of these factors disguise food in a nutrient-
rich costume. We eat thinking that we
are nourishing, but too much of our food and
lifestyle makes us nutrient deficient.
The reasons listed above put us in a “perpetual
state of nutritional depletion,” says
nutritional counselor Noelle Quero. Most
people’s digestion is working at around 50
percent, which means the body is not absorbing
or utilizing nutrients properly. And,
the many processed foods, pesticides, and
chemicals in our lifestyle put our bodies in
defense mode: we use so much of our energy
just to get rid of toxicity. Getting the necessary
nutrients from our food today is “like
sucking water from a stone.”
So, let’s all take supplements to balance
our diet and receive all the nutrients we
need, right? Well, if we are not processing
foods properly or digesting optimally,
then how are we going to magically
process a supplement? The answer:
we are not. It is crucial to first heal
the digestive system before adding
in supplements. You can do this by
detoxifying (I like to cleanse seasonally),
as well as by being critical about
the origin of your food. Nourishe offers
free classes and information about how to
cleanse your digestive system.
Once you are cleansed, you may still be
nutrient deficient (remember all of those
factors listed before?). At this point, supplements
can be helpful. But wait! Don’t stop
reading and run to Whole Foods. Supplements,
like food, come in many forms: some
healing, but some useless or even harmful.
The best way to find the highest
quality supplements is to become educated
about labels, recognize the disguises, and
know the sources.
Today “95 percent of all supplements…
have been synthesized by humans in pharmaceutical
laboratories to somewhat resemble
or mimic a function of their natural counterparts,”
writes naturopathic physician,
and Nourishe consultant, Dr. Frank Charles.
These man-made vitamins do not contain
what we think. For example, when you purchase
synthetic Vitamin C, you are actually
buying ascorbic acid, which is only one part
of the Vitamin C found naturally in food. For
short-term use, taking a synthetic Vitamin
C supplement may be beneficial. Yet, “the
downside of excessive ascorbic acid intake
includes collagen disease, rebound scurvy,
kidney stones and diabetes mellitus.” Taking
synthetic supplements can lead to a build up
of toxicity and health problems.
But, don’t give up! There are a few select
companies that create whole-food based,
natural-as-they-come supplements (Find
them at Nourishe) that provide a steady
and genuine increase in health. Whole-food
supplements are made from vitamins and
minerals that come from whole food concentrates,
which are grown in a controlled environment.
They are also easily recognizable,
as the label will show specific ingredients
like “Vitamin C…Oranges,” and “Folate…Broccoli,”
establishing the origin of the vitamin or
mineral. There won’t be two-part names like
“calcium citrate” and “ascorbic acid,” which
are prime tellers of synthetics.
We live in a world of nutrient deficiencies.
It is important to heal your digestive system
so that you can process foods and supplements
optimally and gain the nutrients that
you need. Like the food industry, the supplement
industry is dressing our vitamins and
minerals in disguise. The good news:
there are whole-food, bio-available
supplements that use nature as their
design, and help you become nutrient
sufficient and healthy, without
the confusing costume.

Leaky Gut Can Affect Your Skin

By Kristin Patten

What do wrinkles, acne,
psoriasis, eczema, and dull
skin all have in common?

Your gut! Yes, the whole digestive track,

from your mouth to your colon, is the primary

cause of many common skin disorders.

Leaky gut, a relatively new condition

mainly recognized in the alternative world,

has been leading researchers to discover

new underlying causes for the conditions in

skin that cause vitiligo, tinea versicolor, psoriasis,

eczema, rashes, acne, and even aging

such as lines and wrinkles.

So, what is a leaky gut, you may ask. It is a

not so fancy name for intestinal permeability.

Intestinal permeability is a condition occurring

when the walls of the intestine become

thin and therefore cannot effectively

filter. The intestine needs to allow small particles

of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids

to pass into the bloodstream. This is how

you absorb the nutrients your body needs

to function. However, with intestinal permeability,

waste particles, food particles, proteins,

allergens, and toxic materials formed

by bacteria escape and make their way into

the bloodstream.

As these particles circulate through the

body three very serious side effects occur.

First, inflammation happens, which can

immediately flare rashes, and psoriasis.

Second, the immune system becomes completely

compromised, which means it starts

attacking your own body. Having a compromised

immune system is overall a huge

concern for health, but primarily for skin

issues, it is known to cause psoriasis and

vitiligo. Third, elimination of toxins, which

is critical for your body, gets interrupted.

If the intestinal tract isn’t performing this

function, then the skin is the next organ of

elimination. Many of the acne patients that

I see have significant improvement, sometimes

within days, just from supporting the

gut health. Their acne and scars disappear!

Some estimates say that close to 20%

of you are walking, or should I say leaking

around with intestinal permeability. Medications

such as antibiotics, ibuprofen, aspirin,

and antacids can cause leaky gut. So

can caffeine, stress, additives in processed

foods, and food allergies. You

can probably raise your hand

to at least one of the above.

Another cause in my opinion

are the very controversial

grains. Some scientists and doctors are

starting to report that grains should not

be part of our diet at all. We also are now

beginning to realize that most grains aren’t

digested because they aren’t treated properly

before eating. Most grains are treated

with over 30 chemicals, making your sandwich

a highly processed food. Eating highly

processed food is a direct cause of leaky gut.

So, how do you know if your leaking is

causing your skin problems? Well, some of

the other effects include memory loss, fatigue,

joint inflammation, digestive issues,

abdominal pain, bloating, brain/emotional

disorders, and much more. If you have been

dealing with any of these symptoms and

have a skin condition, look at healing your

gut. The GAPS, or Gut And Psychology Syndrome

diet is a good starting place for information.

The first place I like to start with my

patients is healing the gut. My favorite way

to do this is with bone broths. Yup, bone

broths! No fancy, expensive medication or

treatment plan, just simple, traditional food.

Bone broth or meat stock is rich in gelatin

and amino acids that not only heal, but actually

strengthen connective tissue of the gut.

Gelatin is also great for building collagen.

Every line and wrinkle you have is a result

of loss of collagen, so here is a great way to

reverse them. If you need help with recipes

check out Sally Fallon Morell’s cookbook

Nourishing Traditions. Or, come visit me at

Nourishe, I’ll be more than happy to bring

you home with me for a cooking lesson. WestonAPrice.org is a great resource for healing

your body with traditional foods, such

as bone broth, meat stock, and healthy fats.

Celebrities are even catching on. In

the November 2012 issue of Harper’s Bizarre

Selma Hayek, 46, credits eating fat

with helping her avoid Botox, and looking

healthy and young. For the next 9 tips on

healing your gut and healing your skin join

me at nourishemedispa.com. See you there.

Are You Scrubbing Off Your Face?

By Kristin Patten

The necessity and benefits of exfoliation are promoted everywhere, from television
commercials, to magazine ads to promotional pieces for particular products.
Scrubs, fruit acids, enzymes, acids and mechanical scrub brushes are extremely
popular and sell very well. We all want to have skin that’s in great condition and
according to most sources, regular exfoliating is one way to get it. But is that the truth?


What is the truth about exfoliation?
Isn’t it kind of our skin’s job
to know when it’s time to slough off
dead cells? Our skin is comprised
of multiple layers, including the
epidermis and the dermis, which
work together to ensure we have
healthy skin. The epidermis is the
outer layer that is waterproof and
protective, while the dermis is the
middle layer that provides strength
and elasticity. The epidermis is only
going to slough off the “old” skin
when the dermis is ready to replace
it. So, if our skin isn’t sloughing
appropriately, we may need to look
more deeply into why this isn’t
happening. Our deeper tissue and
DNA are the control center for skin
function and that includes what
happens to the epidermis.
The epidermis, as the protective
barrier, is part of the complete function
of our skin and it’s important
that the epidermis is strong, whole,
and healthy so that we are protected
from environmental factors, such as
UV radiation and toxins. If you are
destroying the epidermis through
over exfoliation, the normal every
day cell functions must stop what
they are supposed to be doing
and instead, focus unnecessary
energy on repairing the
epidermis. Since healthy
skin starts at the cellular
level, wouldn’t you rather
your cells spend that
time and energy on
anti-aging functions
for the deeper tissue?
At the surface level,
over exfoliating can also
make your pores appear
larger because the body’s
repair mechanisms will
produce extra oil to act as a
fill-in barrier. Being an overly
enthusiastic exfoliator can
cause skin challenges both on the
outside (epidermis) as well as on
the inside (dermis).
So, if you are feeling like you
need some extra exfoliation what
should you do? Most of the time,
you should take a look at the
products that you are using and
make sure that you aren’t creating
inflammation or irritation because
the ingredients aren’t right for your
skin type. Irritation and inflammation
will make your body go into a
cellular frenzy, as your cells attempt
to correct these problems, and this
makes you age faster. A good facial
(with an instrument, not squeezing)
can also help to remove any blocked
pores so that you can absorb good
products into the proper layer and
eliminate any waste. The sloughing
off of dead skin cells so that the skin
can absorb products is often a main
reason people want to exfoliate,
so a proper facial will take care of
this. Oxy-Infusion can help as well
because when properly infused, the
reaction of the oxygen in the dermal
and subcutaneous tissue allows the
entire cellular function to work
faster, and this prevents DNA damage.
The most important thing you
can do for your skin, however, is
just to have a good understanding
of how the skin functions on a cellular
level. Learning about your
skin and how it really functions will
enable you to make healthier decisions
for your skin. We are more
than happy to do a complimentary
consultation that will teach you
about your individual skin and help
you understand healthy skin care
and true anti-aging.
One thing that is universal is
that we all want to delay the aging
process as much as possible and
healthy skin always looks more
youthful. Inappropriate exfoliation
can actually cause the aging process
to accelerate by allowing more
external factors to gain access to
your DNA because your deeper cell
functions will work to rebuild the
epidermis. When you have healthy
skin on the inside, the outside will
take care of itself.
As a forerunner in modern skin
care services and anti-aging, Kristin
founded Nourishe in Delray Beach
and currently heads aesthetic science
research and development. Kristin’s
revolutionary approach to DNA repair,
her comprehensive research and
study in the fields of bio-chemistry
and science as well as her extensive
training with some of the best professionals
in the industry has made her
the expert in healing and improving
the skin naturally and holistically.
Kristin created and holds exclusive
rights to over 8 different treatments
from DNA Repair and Oxy-Infusion to
non-surgical face lifting techniques.
Kristin is passionate about educating
her clients and is tenacious in her
approach to uniquely customize each
person’s treatments until their skin is
the best it can be.

Let Your Skin Shine Without the Shiny

Let Your Skin Shine
Without the Shiny

By Kristin Heather

Everyone wants to shine, but nobody wants
shiny skin. So, we blot; we exfoliate; we avoid
products with oil. It makes sense, right?
Well, what if I told you that it is the opposite
of what your skin needs, especially
when you look and feel greasy? What if
I told you that using oil-based products
counter intuitively allows your skin to balance
and lose that shiny look? I am here to
offer a new perspective on oils and your
skin, which is why all organic products are
full of natural oils.
Your skin needs movement in both directions,
in and out, to be healthy, clean, and
protected. It needs to get waste out and
bring nutrients in. Do you know what system
in your skin works to move in and out?
The oil system! Stimulating and balancing
the natural oil flow creates hydration and
detoxification. Oils get waste, dead cells,
and any type of microbes that have been
stuck in the skin out, while they work as
carriers for nutrients to absorb in.Oil is
critical in creating motion and is absolutely
crucial in having forever-young-looking
skin. Oil works to heal acne and helps avoid
wrinkles. Oil is amazing for your skin! Finally,
I said it!
So, why all of the oil free talk? In attempting
to heal skin, some believe that breaking
down the epidermis (the outer layer of the
skin), thinning and drying it out,will yield
more balanced skin. “If you have acne or
oily skin, stay away from products with
oil!” People get trapped in this mentality.
They get trapped in a cycle that dehydrates
and irritates their skin.
Exfoliation is another issue. Scrubbing,
polishing, and peels run rampant in the
skincare world. If you can shed the epidermis,
then new and beautiful skin will surely
take its place, right? In my opinion, if your
skin is not shedding naturally and junk is
trapped in the pores, then there is a deeper
problem. It could be that
you are using the wrong
products, and it could
also be that you need
more oil in your skincare.
When you avoid applying
oil on your skin to
make it less shiny, your
skin reacts in the exact opposite
way than you had hoped.
It goes into panic mode and
starts to overproduce oil (sebum)
fast. But, this erratic oil is
sticky, looks greasy, and is more
prone to hold waste and debris,
which leads to more irritation,
blackheads, blemishes, fine lines,
and damaged skin.
Surprisingly, your skin actually
needs good oil to fight this bad
oil.Once you are giving your skin
enough hydration through oils, it will
balance and no longer need to create
the unwanted greasy substance. This concept
is why all organic productsare based
with healthy oils that nourish the skin.
They allow detoxification and act as carriers
for the other nutrients and healing
herbs in the products to penetrate the skin.
The overall result is a balance that protects
against acne, premature aging, and other
skin issues, but also tones and makes the
skin glow.
To stimulate skin repair that rids the skin
of bacteria and toxicity, and also allows the
skin to absorb healing ingredients, focusing
on the skin’s oil system is the place to start.
It may be counterintuitive, but treating the
skin with plant-based oils will create balance
and avoid overproduction of sluggish
sebum that manifests in irritation like acne
and blackheads. Your skin wants its oil…it
needs its oil.Get out of the oil free mentality!
Your skin, shining without the shiny,
will thank you.
As a forerunner in modern skin care services and
anti-aging, Kristin founded Nourishe in Delray Beach
and currently heads aesthetic science research and
development. Kristin’s revolutionary approach to
DNA Repair and her extensive training with some of
the best professionals in the industry has made her
the expert in healing and improving the skin naturally
and holistically. Kristin created and holds exclusive
rights to over 8 different treatments from DNA Repair
to Oxy-Infusion to non-surgical face lifting techniques.
200 NE 2nd Ave #114 | Delray Beach, FL 33444
(561) 278-4144 | www.nourishemedispa.com

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Give Us The Truth! Does Food Affect Your Face?

Give Us The Truth!
Does Food Affect Your Face?
By Kristin Patten
► health & beauty ║ Anti-Aging
One of the first things people notice about
you is your skin. For this month’s article, I’ve
compiled information from significant sources
so you can get the truth. I believe everything
from past experiences, emotions, environment,
stress level, sleep, lifestyle, nutrition and more,
affect how your most visible organ, your skin,
looks. You may think all these factors can’t affect
your skin but think about what your skin
is. It’s an organ, made up of tissues, which are
made up of cells, and your cells are affected by
everything. Nutrition is significant because it
not only involves your intake and absorption
of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, co-enzymes,
etc. but all of these elements rely on each other
to function. For example, imbalances in co-enzymes
mean that certain enzymes can’t work
properly. Our body is an amazing machine
that works successfully when all of its parts
are healthy. And what fuels that machine?
Food! And once you finally understand the
beauty of fueling your body, think about all the
things you might put in your body. Processed
and chemical ingredients can’t be absorbed or
even worse, they attack you from the inside
out. Since the health of your skin dictates its
appearance, don’t you want to be certain that
you are “feeding” it properly? Although I’m a
skin care specialist, nutrition fuels every organ
we have, and that’s why I constantly and
consistently research how the body works. Research
proves that good nutrition will give you
great skin. At Nourishe, I incorporate numerous
therapies that focus on the internal function
of your health because I know that will
eventually show up on your skin. My success
in skin care has more to do with my study of
the body as a whole than anything I have ever
studied about the skin. But, what do I know?
Let’s talk to some experts.
According to Dr. Andrew Weil, Founder of
the Arizona Integrative Medicine and Health
Guru, “It’s not just what substances you put
on your skin. Inappropriate inflammation is
rooted in diet, how you handle stress, how
you rest and your exposure to environmental
toxins.” My passion for everyone to have great
skin can’t start and stop at the skin. As Dr. Weil
explains, all of your choices dictate the condition
of your skin. As a skin care specialist, I
would be remiss in my duties to not go over
some basic nutritional guidelines to ensure
clear, healthy and youthful looking skin for my
clients.
Georgiana Dinadio, PhD, MD, MCs, Prgoram
Director of the National Institute of Whole
Health in Boston has been quoted as saying,
“Your skin is the fingerprint of what is going
on inside your body, and all skin conditions
from acne to psoriasis to aging, are the
manifestations of your body’s internal
needs including its nutritional
needs”. Samantha Heller, MS, RD,
a clinical nutritionist at NYU
Medical Center in New York
City has stated, “Everything
you eat becomes a
part of not only your inner being, but the outer
fabric of your body as well. The healthier the
foods are that you consume, the better your
skin will look”. The reverse is true as well, Heller
tells us. The less attention we pay to what
goes in our mouth, the more problems we may
see with our skin. “You could have sallow skin,
dry skin, older-looking skin. It’s not going to
happen overnight, but starve your skin long
enough, and it’s going to show,” she says.
This is just an introduction to a fascinating
topic. Join us next month as we continue to
hear from experts and also see some examples
of vitamin, mineral, fat, and antioxidant deficiencies
and how they relate to very prevalent
skin concerns that may even affect you. You
can join us on nourishemedispa.com for the
full article including a list of all sources.
As a forerunner in modern skin
care services and anti-aging,
Kristin founded Nourishe in
Delray Beach and currently
heads aesthetic science research
and development. Kristin’s
revolutionary approach to DNA
repair, her comprehensive research
and study in the fields of biochemistry
and science as well as her
extensive training with some of the best
professionals in the industry has made
her the expert in healing and improving
the skin naturally and holistically. Kristin
created and holds exclusive rights to over
8 different treatments from DNA Repair
and Oxy-Infusion to non-surgical face lifting
techniques. Kristin is passionate about
educating her clients and is tenacious in her
approach to uniquely customize each person’s
treatments until their skin is the best it can be.

42 March 2012 | www.AtlanticAveMagazine.com

Infuse your skin with oxygen for a radiant, healthy glow

We now have the ability to remove those
toxins by infusing oxygen and liquid nutrients
deep into the layers of the skin. The relaxing
and soothing procedure stimulates the
renewal process and produces an immediate
radiant, healthy glow.
Nourishe Oxy-Infusion is designed to
work with your own DNA to repair and rejuvenate
your skin naturally. During therapy,
a vital liquid oxygen is infused deep into
every layer of the skin along with absorptionenhancing
ingredients to promote renewal of
the core cellular infrastructure. The oxygen
cleanses the cells, removes toxins, stimulates
new cell growth and provides immunity from
further damage.
The therapy targets the three essential
phases of the
healing
process. First, it rejuvenates sluggish,
stressed skin by forcing out toxins caused
by pollutants, allergens, improper diet, and
solar damage. Next, it promotes healing by
increasing moisture content, energy and core
strength to make rejuvenation of the outer
layers more effective. Finally, it stimulates the
cells to regenerate and multiply by strengthening
some of the most important proteins in
the skin - collagen and elastin, which provide
the fundamental basis for the skin to maintain
its youthful appearance.
Nourishe Oxy-Infusion is also effective in
treating other skin concerns:
Acne - Since bacteria can’t grow in an oxygenated
environment, acne, toxins, and other
infections can be reduced and eliminated.
Pre and Post-Operative Care - Recent
clinical studies have found that people who
undergo facelifts, skin cancer removal procedures
or any other types of incisions can have
30 to 50 percent faster healing time with
increased oxygenation.
Sun damage - Although prevention
is the best treatment for
sun exposure, even with
the best protection, we
can’t avoid it entirely
and the damage compounds
over time.
Skin can be healed
with oxygenation
before the damage
sets in.
Travel - In just two hours of flying at a high
altitude the red cell metabolism is altered.
The same is true during dramatic climate and
temperature changes. Our extremities and
our skin are the first to be affected and can
be counteracted with oxygenation.
Nourishe Oxy-Infusion can be used on a
weekly basis to support your over-all goal of
healthy, youthful skin. It also will enhance
your beauty before a special event or photo
shoot as it draws blood, nutrition and oxygen
to the surface for an immediate rosy, dewy,
soft, radiant glow. And it promotes long
lasting healthy, beautiful skin when used in
conjunction with other treatments.
Nourishe Anti-Aging &
Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Visit us at our new location:
200 NE 2nd Ave. Suite 114
Delray Beach 33444
561-278-4144
nourishemedispa.com
Kristin Patten is a licensed
aesthetician, specializing in
medical and cosmeceutical skin
therapy and pre- & post-surgery,
and has done extensive research
and mentoring with renowned
facial plastic reconstructive surgeons. As founder of
Nourishe, she has developed and mastered unique
techniques to maximize the effects of the latest non
invasive skin treatments.
Find us on http://www.nourisheyourself.com/
Infuse your skin with oxygen for a
radiant, healthy glow
By Kristin Patten
Did you know your skin has the ability to renew itself every 28 days? If
that’s the case, then why do we see the signs of lines, wrinkles, texture
breakdown and loss of tone as we age? Many factors contribute to
aging process but one of the most fundamental is a decreased supply of
oxygen due to the build-up of toxins in the cells, which results in dehydration.
Nourishe