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CareNow Vision Event in Downtown Los Angeles

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:24:27 -0800

Our R.N. Patty Andrews and assistant, Eve Valcarso will be volunteering their services at the CareNow program that will take place at the LA Sports Arena from October 20th-23rd, 2011. The event provides free Dental, Vision, Medical, and Women's Health to the low income and uninsured of Los Angeles. Depending on the day, the event is expecting 400 to 600 patients each day for vision services alone.

Patty and Eve will be providing vision screening, eye exams, OTC readers and custom made glasses (made off site and dispensed 2 weeks later). The patients will go through Visual Acuities, Auto-refraction, and Direct Opthalmoscopy. Automatic glaucoma checks will be given to patients over 40 years old and/or to patients with a history of diabetes.

Patty's and Eve's services are greatly appreciated.

Dr. Boxrud giving lecture at The American Academy of Opthamology meeting.

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:40:06 -0800

On Monday October 24th, 2011 Dr. Boxrud will be giving a lecture on stem cells at her academy meeting in Orlando, Florida.

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Foods to Feed Your Skin

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:35:37 -0800

Our skin serves to protect but much of the moisturizers and serums we use on it do not absorb like what we inject through our digestive tract. Vitamins and antioxidants work internally to effect externally. Here are foods you need in your diet every day to ensure you�re getting the right balance of nutrients to nourish and protect your skin and keep the weight in check.

Citrus. Oranges, grapefruit, kiwi and strawberries are great for their high levels of vitamin C, a powerful skin saver, rejuvenator and protector. Vitamin C reduces inflammation (that leads to acne), protects collagen breakdown (that leads to wrinkles) and even repairs sun damage (that leads to age spots). Go for fresh varieties rather than juice, which can be high in sugar, a substance you need to avoid for your skin�s sake.

Berries. Fruits that are rich in color, like blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, contain higher levels of antioxidants than more mildly color fruits and veggies. Antioxidants are vital to include in your diet because the fight free radicals, which are unstable extra electrons that seek out other extra electrons from healthy cells, damage them, creating even more free radicals. Antioxidants play interference by binding to free radicals before they can cause damage that leads to dull, lifeless skin. With winter on its way, fresh berries may be in short supply, so opt for the frozen variety that you can blend into a smoothie to get your daily dose.

Poultry. Stick to free-range or organic turkey or chicken, if you can find it, to help boost collagen internally. Collagen is a protein found in our skin, bones, cartilage, tendons and tissues that adds valuable support to skin cells. At about age 35, natural production of good-quality collagen starts to taper off, so it�s important to eat high-quality proteins to replenish it. You�ll be rewarded with less cellulite, tighter skin and fewer stretch marks and wrinkles. Additionally, the tryptophan naturally found in poultry will help you achieve some much-needed beauty sleep.

Green veggies. Pair your poultry with green vegetables (like spinach and kale) to double-up on collagen production and protection. Plus the high dose of vitamin C in green veggies boosts the immune system and promotes tissue growth.

Nuts. Especially walnuts, if you can tolerate them, because they contain a good dose of omega-3 fatty acids, which are necessary for cellular repair. Grab a handful (but no more to keep your calorie consumption in check) or sprinkle some chopped walnuts on a salad, oatmeal or low-cal frozen yogurt. If you�re allergic to nuts, choose another omega-3-rich food every day, like olive oil, salmon or avocados. Omega-3-rich foods even strengthen the skin�s natural sun-barrier function.

Green tea. If you still aren�t drinking green tea, despite everything you�ve read, now�s the time to start. This powerhouse beverage is chock full of antioxidants that ward off free radicals that damage the skin, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a potent anti-inflammatory that reduce redness and sensitivity in the skin. Plus, green tea is believed to play a role in weight loss and blood pressure reduction

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Lecture at UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 10:32:41 -0800

Last Month, Dr. Boxrud gave the Robert Axelrod Memorial Lecture at U.C.L.A. Jules Stein Eye Institute. Dr. Boxrud lectured about the advancement that excites her most, Stem Cells. By explaining how science is now catching up to the clinical procedures she does with fat and reparative cells, many attendees of the course joined her in excitement.

Check out Dr. Boxrud�s website:

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DR. BOXRUD ON TV

Fri, 13 May 2011 15:02:14 -0800

On Monday May 16, 2011 Dr. Boxrud will be featured in a clip airing on CBS. The clip will about how the use of cell phones, especially smart phones, has the potential to cause wrinkles. The small text and numbers on cell phones forces people to squint more than usual. This extra squinting could lead to increased wrinkles around our eyes. Tune in and hear what Dr. Boxrud has to say about the issue. The clip is set to air at 11pm.

Don�t forget to check out her website:

www.drboxrud.com

Dr. Boxrud in NEWBEAUTY magazine!

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:07:51 -0900

Dr. Boxrud in NEWBEAUTY magazine!

In this month�s issue of NEWBEAUTY Dr. Boxrud is featured as one of the nation�s Beauty Experts! She has a two page spread highlighting Dr. Boxrud and her knowledge of eyelid surgery.

The magazine can be found at any major news/magazine stand.

Also, don�t forget to visit our updated website!

www.drboxrud.com

www.eyetopiaproducts.com

Day of Beauty

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:22:59 -0800

On Tuesday, November 16, 2010 we will be having another Day of Beauty! As with our past discount days, all of our injectable products will be available at a 10% discount. Our injectables include Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane and Radiesse.

When you call to make your appointment ask about the promotional deals on Latisse and Perlane.

Also, do not forget to visit our website:

www.drboxrud.com
and

www.eyetopiaproducts.com

American Academy of Ophthalmology Lecture

Fri, 1 Oct 2010 14:07:37 -0800

In mid October Dr. Boxrud will be attending and lecturing at the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She will be giving a lecture about the New Horizons of Oculoplastic Surgery. The lecture will focus on: 1. Peripheral Face Lifts and 2.Space Lifts. The concept of the Peripheral Face Lifts is the ability to non-invasively lift the face using fillers. �Our face ages like a deflating balloon�. By adding volume with filler we can �inflate� and lift the face. The �Space Lift� uses the same concept but uses the patient�s own fat instead of filler. Using the patients fat has some great advantages. The fat lasts longer and the adult stem cell properties within the fat promote the production of healthy skin and stem cell rejuvenation, slowing the aging process of the face. Both of these new procedures have the potential to change the way people look at surgery. Both are minimally invasive and provide lasting and beautiful results.

Don�t forget to check out Dr. Boxrud�s websites:

www.drboxrud.com

www.eyetopiaproducts.com

Dr. Boxrud in Kenya

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:46:18 -0800

For two weeks in August Dr. Boxrud and her family were in Kenya. For half of the trip both Dr. Boxrud and her husband, and orthopedic surgeon, volunteered their time and skills by treating and performing surgeries in a hospital near Nirobi. The goal was to not only provide their time but also to teach and educate the staff and surgeons. They also brought with them to Kenya different donated supplies and surgical instruments to give to the facilities in Kenya. During the time while the Doctors were helping in the hospital, their kids volunteered at a local orphanage. The second half of the trip was spent experiencing Africa through Safaris and other day trips. The trip was truly extraordinary and very rewarding. They loved the hospitality they felt in the hospital and found the sights to be even more breathtaking than they imagined.

Make sure to check out Dr. Boxrud's websites:

www.drboxrud.com

and

www.eyetopiaproducts.com

Dr. Boxrud on Fox News Television

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:21:59 -0800

Watch Dr. Boxrud on Fox New Television advocating a "go slow" approach to injecting Botox to avoid over-relaxing facial muscles.