I am reposting this entire series in consecutive posts for those of you who were interested in following the entire tutorial. There are nine total videos in this series. Enjoy!

National Bikini Champion Stacey Naito Talks About How You Can Get a Booty

May 19, 2013May 11, 2013drstaceynaito Leave a comment

National Bikini Champion Stacey Naito Talks about How She Got That Booty

May 18, 2013May 11, 2013drstaceynaito Leave a comment

Tips For Glowing Summer Skin

May 17, 2013May 7, 2013drstaceynaito Leave a comment

The weather in the United States is starting to warm up, and people will flock to the beaches and lakes for sun and water activities. Since such activities call for bikinis and trunks, a good portion of skin that was previously hidden under layers of clothing will be revealed. Here are some tips to get your skin looking its best.

1. USE A LOOFAH: Loofahs are great for gently exfoliating dull, dead skin and revealing healthy, smooth skin. I recommend using a loofah at least every other day to prime your skin for oil and lotion.

2. USE A SCRUB: I love sugar scrubs and make sure to use them once a week or the day before a photo shoot. Salf scrubs are usually too abrasive for most people and will STING like crazy if you have any nicks or cuts, so I generally avoid them. Sugar scrubs come in so many delectable fragrances now (a favorite is Tree Hut Body Scrub) that you will be tempted to eat them when you are in the shower!

3. PAT SKIN UNTIL DAMP: When you exit the shower, you should use the towel to gently pat yourself so that your skin is a bit damp. A bit of moisture left on the skin is actually good since the next steps will lock in that moisture nicely.

4. APPLY BODY OIL TO DAMP SKIN: A bit of body oil gently applied to the skin does an excellent job of imparting a glow to your skin which is also very sexy. I love Neutrogena Body Oil, but you can use grapeseed oil or any other light oil. Another nice trick is to do this before you step out of the shower. My ritual consists of patting my skin with the towel while I am in the shower, then applying the oil.

5. APPLY LOTION: Apply a healthy dollop of lotion to your skin after the oil has set in for a minute. Brands I turn to are Gold Bond Ultimate, Liquid Saun Rayz, and Lubriderm.

If you plan on being outdoors, make sure to apply sumblock and apply it frequently.

Overcaffeinated

May 16, 2013April 25, 2013drstaceynaito Leave a comment

I enjoy drinking coffee and I also take thermogenic fat burners from time to time which have caffeine in them. However, I am well aware of the fact that caffeine is a drug with considerable potential to cause dependence. In light of this, I will play devil’s advocate and present an argument against regular caffeine consumption.

Caffeine is a powerful stimulant which signals your pituitary gland to trigger the adrenal glands to make stress hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones cause vasoconstriction, increased pulse and increased respiratory rate which impart a feeling of alertness. The concern with such a cascade is that chronic daily intake of caffeine in amounts as low as 300 milligrams per day may cause your adrenal glands to burn out. If adrenal function starts to plummet, you may turn to more caffeine to get the same energy boosting results. Caffeine also reduces serotonin levels, increasing the tendency towards insomnia and the jitters. The typical image of the person who has had too much coffee and is hypervigilant is a prime example of this.

Energy drinks pack at least twice the amount of caffeine that a cup of coffee does, and with the surge in popularity of such drinks, it is no surprise that adrenal exhaustion is becoming more prevalent. Another concern with high intake caffeine is the depletion of vitamin C and the B-complex vitamins. There is less concern with individuals who supplement properly and practice balanced nutrition, but such depletion can be disastrous for an overly stressed individual who skips meals and fails to replenish depleted nutrient stores.