Journal
Insights on longevity, aesthetics & wellness
409+ evidence-based articles from the Body Tonic RX clinical team on hormone health, peptide therapy, metabolic optimization, and the future of aesthetic medicine.
October 3, 2022
LOSE WEIGHT • NO DIET OR EXERCISE REQUIRED
Obesity is an epidemic that affects 500 million adults worldwide and over 40% of adults in the United States. Unfortunately, there is no magic pill that will cure it. There is, however, a new type of…
September 26, 2022
7 TIPS FOR COMBATING PRE-MATURE AGING
Aging is inevitable, but “inflammaging” doesn’t have to be. Coined by researchers in Italy, inflammaging is a term used to describe the kind of chronic, low-grade inflammation that speeds up our rate…
September 14, 2022
7 DAY HEALTH SWAP CHALLENGE
We all have our vices. Healthy living, along with feeling and looking our best, has everything to do with developing healthy habits. It’s easy to fall into unhealthy ones. With work, kids, stress… lif…
September 8, 2022
EPIGENETIC’S & THE SCIENCE OF AGING
Ever wonder why some people look and act years younger than they are? I recently went out to dinner and ran into an old friend of my husband’s. We hadn’t seen each other in over ten years. He leaned o…
September 5, 2022
Is Creatine the new Anti-Aging supplement?
We’ve all heard about Creatine in the fitness arena, but what exactly do we know about it’s anti-aging benefits? In a nutshell, creatine works to help generate energy. It has been shown to increase st…
August 21, 2022
8 MISTAKES CAUSING DEHYDRATED SKIN & AGING
WHAT IS DEHYDRATED SKIN? Your skin will lose water, yes, but lose too much water and your skin will become dehydrated, leading to a myriad of problems, including: Dehydrated skin is skin lacking in mo…
August 15, 2022
NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH NUTRAFOL
We are excited to announce our partnership with Nutrafol, a supplement that helps with hair shedding, thinning and hair loss. Nutrafol aims to naturally restore hair growth by reducing stress and andr…
August 9, 2022
5 WAYS TO BALANCE HORMONES NATURALLY
As we age, hormones seem to complicate life in general. As if we all need another complicated obstacle! However, for those of us who deal with symptoms of hormonal imbalance, have a lot more power ove…
August 2, 2022
GLOWING SKIN STARTS WITH A HEALTHY GUT
“All disease begins in the gut” ~Socrates You want good skin? It all starts with your gut. Acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis… just a few pesky skin conditions that can all be traced back to gut health.…
August 2, 2022
BEAUTY PRODUCT INGREDIENT MUST-HAVES
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. Proteins are long chains of amino acids that are integral for a number of vital processes in your body, and especially in your skin. There are 2 categor…
August 2, 2022
HAPPINESS FOR THE WIN
How to control chronic stress and enjoy a long, healthy life? Recently my healthy, fit, athletic husband of 55 suddenly dropped to his knees after a 6 mile run in our beautiful hill country neighborho…
August 2, 2022
BEAUTY FROM WITHIN
The state of our skin is essentially a reflection of what goes on inside. Balanced diet & nutrition, regular exercise, and ample rest all factor into how smooth, radiant and youthful our skin looks. T…
July 10, 2022
FIGHT AGING WITH POLYPHENOLS
Most of us want to live long, healthy lives, get as old as we possibly can; but just not look like it! While we can’t stop the march of time, there are simple things we can do to help us look younger…
June 27, 2022
BEST FOOD FOR GLOWING SKIN
We all know sugar, smoking, and excessive alcohol intake can wreak havoc on our skin along with premature aging, sagging and inflammation. Let’s talk about what foods can actually help your skin look…
June 27, 2022
HOW TO LIVE TO 100? 7 BLUE ZONE SECRETS
Blue Zones have provided valuable insights into how to live a long, healthy life. These happy and active communities show us the tremendous power of a healthy lifestyle, in which nutrition, exercise,…
June 27, 2022
HAVE WE DISCOVERED THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH?
What is Autophagy? Autophagy is the method by which your cells clean out damaged cellular components, helping you produce healthier cells. “Auto” means self and “phagy” means eat. So the literal meani…
June 27, 2022
5 SUPER FOODS FOR ANTI-AGING THAT YOU’RE NOT EATING
BLACK SEED OIL – a natural remedy for inflammation and infections, this oil is known for its powerful medicinal properties and long list of science-backed health and beauty benefits. Thanks to its ant…
March 31, 2022
200 Blogs and 20 Years of Botox Cosmetic
Happy, happy! Two hundred blogs in almost eight years! What better way to celebrate a milestone than to celebrate Botox along with it. Botox Cosmetic turns 20 years old this month. 20 years ago they g…
March 27, 2022
The Long Game: Everything Matters
The long game. This phrase has been stuck in my head lately. I have an event at the end of April that I want to look and feel my best for, and as I thought of how to make that happen, “the long game”…
March 10, 2022
The Half Syringe: What It’s Really For
Awhile back I wrote a blog called: How to Not Buy Disappointment: A Guide to How Much Filler You’ll Need.” This is like an annex to that blog: this time let’s focus on the half syringe, why people ask…
February 28, 2022
Get Growing: PRP for Hair Restoration
Hair is so important to people. It seems to be an extension of our identity or personality. It can be changed and styled to fit how we are feeling, or how we want to feel. And it can honestly be alarm…
February 16, 2022
Clean Up! Products + Procedures for Treating Acne
My daughter, who is now 22, has recently had some acne flair ups. I’ve watched her skin go through ups and downs over the last decade, and like most of us she has tried a multitude of treatments and p…
February 14, 2022
Sometimes It’s OK to Be Shallow: The Magic of Micro Botox
We are all pretty well versed on how Botox smooths the lines on our forehead, crows feet and frown lines. When used for these purposes, Botox is injected into the muscle to inhibit certain nerves from…
February 7, 2022
Botox Cosmetic: Focus on Injections for Men
This month, Botox Cosmetic turns 20! What started as a treatment for involuntary eye spasms ended up revolutionizing the anti-aging world. So this month we are going to focus our blogs on the magic of…
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About the Journal.
Who writes the Body Tonic RX Journal?
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Articles are written by our team and reviewed by licensed medical providers for clinical accuracy.
Is the content medical advice?
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No. Our articles are educational. Always talk with a licensed provider about your own care before starting any therapy.
What topics do you cover?
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Hormone health and HRT, GLP-1 and metabolic weight loss, peptide science, longevity and functional medicine, injectables, and skin and laser care.
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