Dr. Anna’s Blog
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The Power of Sleep & Why We Sleep
The Power of Sleep and Why We SleepIn his book, Why We Sleep, renowned sleep scientist Matthew Walker discusses everything you need to know about what a better night’s sleep can do for your life and how to prioritize it. Dr Anna discusses what she has learned from his...
The Power of Habits
The Power of HabitsAdopting the right “habits” can have a life changing impact on success, health and happiness. Bad habits can be your biggest obstacles. What is the science behind how we can create better habits and shed the wrong ones?Did you know that coffee,...
Eczema & Topical Steroid Addiction & Withdrawl
Eczema & Topical Steroid Addiction & WithdrawlTopical corticosteroid creams are commonly used to treat eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. Some of the dangers of “episodic” care such as walk in clinics and telemedicine (Babylon Telus Health and other...
Finding Purpose
Dr. Anna Loves: Finding PurposeI received 3 very interesting books for Christmas by Robert Greene - "The 48 Laws of Power", "The Laws of Human Nature", and "The Daily Laws" I found them absolutely fascinating! Ancient wisdom and philosophy distilled and examples of...
Stress: the good, the bad & the ugly
Stress: the Good, the Bad & the UglyStress is a necessary part of life but too much of it leads to disease. Acutely stressful situations can increase our productivity, keep us alert, adjust to new situations and get the job done. Chronic stress contributes to...
The benefits of C02 laser treatments
The Benefits of C02 Laser TreatmentsDr. Anna Medical Aesthetics have purchased a new, state-of-the-art C02 laser. After several months of “testing” period, Dr. Anna has seen very good results and would like to share her own experience. CO2 laser helps with Scar...
Healthy Eating Dinner Recipes
Dr. Anna Loves: Healthy Eating Dinner RecipesMany of Dr. Anna’s clients are often on-the-go and are curious about healthy and easy dinner ideas. We have narrowed it down to three of Dr. Anna’s top favourite dinner recipes that are loved by all five of her kids, her...
Understanding & Treating Melasma
Understanding & Treating MelasmaHere at the clinic, we have many patients who suffer with melasma. Although melasma can be a lifelong struggle ... we want our patients to know there is hope and options! Melasma is a common skin condition where one gets...
Are PFAS (Forever Chemicals) in my makeup?
Ask Dr. Anna! Are PFAS (Forever Chemicals) in my makeup? At Dr. Anna Medical Aesthetics our mission is to educate and empower. A new Canadian study concluded there are ingredients in cosmetic products that may cause major harm to health and the environment. These are...
Resolving Iron Deficiency for Women
Resolving Iron Deficiency for WomenDid you know that Iron deficiency affects one-fourth of the world’s population? It's associated with chronic fatigue, impaired cognitive function, sallow dry skin, pruritus (itchiness), hyperpigmentation, and dry hair. Women often...
The Truth about the Vampire Facial
The Truth about the Vampire FacialMany of our patients here at the clinic often ask us about the Vampire Facial, as a way to achieve lessening of fine lines and wrinkles, and to create a lifting of the skin. We want to educate that a treatment like this is not going...
Tips for Improving Your Sexual Health
Sexual health is an important aspect of lifestyle medicine, and at the clinic we are here to help. Menopause and andropause can be associated with decreased lubrication, sensation, or a physical /autoimmune issue like lichen planus. We have a few tips for improving your sexual health…
