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By Janice Early Special to the Journal-World
KARIN KELLEY, of Karin Kelley Skin Care, 3211 Wakarusa Drive, applies a French green clay detoxification mask on a client.
Your skin tells the story of who you are, Lawrence experts say By Giles Bruce Twitter: @GilesBruce
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arin Kelley says healthy skin starts from the inside-out. The Lawrence esthetician believes a healthy diet and staying hydrated are critical to looking your best. “The skin is the largest organ in the body,” said Kelley, the owner of Karin Kelley Skin Care, 2311 Wakarusa Drive. “What we put in the inside is what’s going to show on the outside.” Kelley isn’t alone in stressing the importance to the skin of overall good health. Skin care experts in Lawrence say the way you treat your body determines your outward ap-
KELLEY MAKES HER OWN organic skin care products. Mike Yoder/ Journal-World Photos
pearance. So they advise eating a diet heavy in fruits and vegetables and low in processed foods, drinking lots of water and not consuming too much alcohol or caffeine. They also recommend using
sunscreen on a daily basis as well as products that aren’t too harsh on the skin. Liz Black, owner of Pur Aesthetics, 719 Massachusetts St., Suite 107, believes that skin conditions like acne and ro-
sacea are the result of poor digestive health. So she often has her clients go on a green diet where they juice every day before doing a full-day cleanse on Sundays. She also tells people not to overdo it with the skin care products, particularly chemical-containing soaps. “I think in our society we’re overcleansing,” she said. “By using soaps with these chemicals, it creates a wash-out effect. It really strips the skin of its natural protectants.” Black recommends oilbased cleansers that contain lipids and don’t dry out the skin. Her business only uses plant-based, organic Please see SKIN, page 4B
11 things you’re doing to your skin that you shouldn’t be 1. Not using sunscreen year-round: Local skin care experts agree that daily sunscreen use is ideal for preventing skin cancer and premature aging of the skin. 2. Sleeping with your makeup on: Girls who sleep with their makeup on might be inadvertently giving themselves acne, says Lawrence esthetician Karin Kelley. 3. Drinking alcohol, consuming caffeine and smoking: All three activities can dehydrate and damage the skin, according to local esthetician Shea Pritchard. 4. Not washing your face at night: At night, your skin repairs itself, releasing toxins, so it’s best to wash your face every day before bed, says Lawrence esthetician Liz Black. 5. Going to the tanning salon: Ultraviolet rays — whether from the sun or a tanning salon — increase the risk of skin cancer and can prematurely age the skin, asserts
Lawrence dermatologist Matthew Buxton. 6. Using too harsh of skin-care products: Lawrence esthetician Marcia Butell says products high in alcohol can dry out the skin, while Black says chemical-laden products “strip the skin of its natural protectants,” and Buxton notes that gritty cleansers often cause irritation. Several local estheticians advise using only organic, planted-based products. 7. Not drinking enough water: Kelley says people who drink about 3 liters of water a day will be properly hydrated — and it will show in their complexion. 8. Overexfoliating: Kelley says people should only exfoliate their skin about once a week, as overdoing it can cause redness and inflammation by removing the skin’s natural protective barrier. “By disrupting that acid mantle, that protec-
tive layer, you’re causing bacteria to get in and water to leave the skin,” says Black. “You might see acne on the skin because of it. You’ll see dryness, premature aging.” Kelley adds that the types of exfoliating brushes that are popular nowadays can actually lead to more acne by spreading bacteria across the skin. 9. Not eating a healthy diet: Skin care experts concur that a balanced diet favoring fruits and vegetables over processed, fried, starchy foods can do wonders for the skin. 10. Using one-size-fits-all products: Skin care experts say it’s best to find products that fit your skin type, whether it’s dry, oily or somewhere in between. 11. Not exercising enough: “Having a good sweat really will clean out the pores and helps your body eliminate toxins,” says Kelley.
The Internal Medicine Group of Lawrence recently was recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. The Internal Medicine Group earned recognition as a Level 3 PatientCentered Medical Home for adopting and demonstrating evidence-based processes to coordinate patient care. Level 3 is the highest level of recognition. The Patient-Centered Medical Home is a model of care that is comprehensive, team-based, coordinated, accessible and focused on quality and safety. The NCQA PatientCentered Medical Home Recognition program identifies practices that promote partnerships between individual patients and their personal clinicians, rather than treating patient care as the sum of episodic office visits. Each patient’s care is delivered by clinicianled care teams that provide all health care needs and coordinate treatment across the health care system. According to the NCQA, the PatientCentered Medical Home is a way of organizing primary care that emphasizes care coordination and communication to transform primary care into “what patients want it to be.” That means: l Patients have longterm partnerships with clinicians, not a series of sporadic, hurried visits. l Clinician-led teams coordinate care, especially for prevention and chronic conditions. l Medical homes coordinate other clinicians’ care and community supports, as needed. l Medical homes offer enhanced access through expanded hours and online communication. l They promote shared decisions, so patients make informed choices and get better results. Dr. Greg Schnose of the Internal Medicine Group noted that the practice always Please see HONORED, page 2B
Healthy Recipe: A beautiful bowl full of berries and lots of antioxidants By Shantel Grace Special to the Journal-World
When we lived in Hawaii, surfers flocked island juice bars to get their hands on an acai bowl. For a long time, we wondered what all the celebrity, super-food hype was about. What’s the big deal about a bowl of fruit? And why is it $12? We tried it, for the first time, at the Diamond Head Cove Health Bar — a small hippie-ish juice bar located on the island of Oahu, where we lived for nearly four years. Surfers packed
the house, and for good reasons: The Central and South American berry is packed with antioxidants (more than any other berry), flavonoids, healthy fats (similar to those found in olive oil), and they’re rich in calcium and vitamin A. The bowl is particularly beautiful, layered with organic granola, fresh seasonal and local fruit, acai pulp, yogurt, raw honey and bee pollen. And yes, it’s delicious! But besides all that, the real beauty of the acai bowl is how it makes you feel — like you can take on the next big wave, if
you know what I mean. So here’s what you need to make it just like we do at Ramen Bowls:
Acai Bowl l Wooden bowl (Native Hawaiian surfers swear by the energy found in wood.) l Organic granola (We use an organic granola mix from The Merc that has toasted coconut and raw almonds in it.) lOrganic Greek yogurt (plain) l Acai pulp (We use Sambazon, found in the frozen section at The Merc.) l Fresh blueberries
l Fresh organic strawberries l Fresh, ripe bananas l Raw local honey (Ours comes from Iola.) l Bee pollen granules (Expensive, but amazing, and found in the wellness section of many health food stores.) l Fresh mint Just set out your bowl, layer those ingredients, and enjoy. Then hit the beach (or Mass. Street)! — Shantel and Tim Grace own and operate Ramen Bowls, 125 E. 10th St. For more info, visit ramenbowls.com, call 8426957, or connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.
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THE ACAI BOWL from Ramen Bowls is packed with goodness. Make one at home or stop by the restaurant, 125 E. 10th St.