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Dry hands from repetitive cleaning?

October 23, 2020 By Jane Sadler

From my article recently published in Dallas Child Magazine

https://dfwchild.com/hand-washing-can-we-do-it-too-much/

1.Cool it down. A lot of us adore a long, hot shower, so this one might be tough. But Sadler says the best thing to do is to use cool or warm water, and keep your shower or bath time to under 10 minutes. Blot skin dry (rather than rubbing), and use a lot of moisturizer while your skin is still moist.

2. Lay off the lotions.Get an ointment or a cream to replace your regular lotion. Sadler points out that lotions have additives that may further irritate and dry your skin. Look for products that contain olive oil, jojoba oil and shea butter. When your skin is really, really dry, you might need something with lactic acid, urea, glycerin, lanolin, mineral oil, petroleum or hyaluronic acid. Your doctor can give you a recommendation.

3. Send away the scents. Scented skincare products can irritate your skin too, including deodorant soaps. Those kinds of products could have alcohol or other ingredients that will not help dry skin. “If you are using topical retinoids or alpha-hydroxy acids, hold treatment for a few days in order to allow your skin to retain its natural oils,” advises Sadler.

4. Cover up.Pick up some moisturizing gloves and socks to wear overnight to help skin retain moisture.

5. Keep the cream close. Many of us never, ever go anywhere without hand cream and lip balm, and Sadler says that’s the right idea. If you keep those items with you, you can keep your hands and lips from drying out.

6. Wash and wear your clothing with care. The way you dress and take care of your clothes matters. If your skin is dry and sensitive, consider a hypoallergenic laundry detergent. Also, a silk camisole and other silk undergarments are less likely to rub against irritated skin.

7. Fan the flame. Yes, the heater feels so good when the temperatures drop. But that won’t do your dry skin any favors. Sadler says instead, bundle up, and keep a humidifier going.

Jane Sadler MD FAAFP

Christmas shopping with Dr Jane and the “Oil & Vinegar” store at Watters Creek Mall

November 12, 2016 By Jane Sadler

 

 

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Come on over! The happening place is  Oil & Vinegar at Watters Creek Mall in Allen, Saturday November 26 from 11am to 3pm. During this limited time, I will be at the store and available to answer questions about the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet among other medical topics featured in my recently published, “Open This Book and Say ‘Ahhh!'”.

This fabulous boutique features genuine Italian olive oils and vinegars from private Italian growers.  Come experience an array of flavors including grapefruit, chipotle, and chocolate to a multitude of classic Mediterranean favorites. In addition to oils and vinegars, the store sells a variety of tapenade, whole olives, cooking utensils, and so much more!  I am so impressed with their high quality products and am excited to share my medical knowledge and offer a book signing for shoppers!

Along with my book, a collection of genuine Mediterranean oil and vinegar make for GREAT holiday gifts! Hope to see you there!

Dr Jane

 

Book Signing Dr Jane “Open This Book and Say ‘Ahhh'” Half Price Books Garland, Texas June 11

June 12, 2016 By Jane Sadler

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Loved our time together! Thank you

Constitutional Lessons From My Dog Applied To Your Daily Constitution

April 26, 2016 By Dr. Jane

My dog pooped out on me. No, I don’t mean that my favorite pooch, Jett, tired too early on our daily walk. I mean she literally “pooped” on the sidewalk in front of the president of our neighborhood homeowner’s association! For the nine years of her short life, she has never urinated or defecated during our one-two mile daily walk. Generally, she has more sophistication and reserves her daily constitution (as my British grandmother Mumsie called it) until we arrive home from our routine exercise.  [Read more…]

I LOVE CHEETOS! Am I Addicted?

April 26, 2016 By Dr. Jane

I love Cheetos! Don’t tell anyone (I think I already did), but I really do LOVE Cheetos! They are not good for me at all. Crammed with fats, salt and processed starches, they are the ULTIMATE bad food. I never eat Cheetos around anyone, and especially never at work, because Cheetos turn my fingers orange and that is highly embarrassing and unhygienic. Generally, I only eat Cheetos when I “steal” a few from my kids. [Read more…]

Too Cautious with Food Allergies? You May be Doing More Harm than Good!

April 26, 2016 By Dr. Jane

Throughout my professional career as a physician, I have been taught to spare children exposure to allergenic foods such as peanuts, shrimp and eggs until they are older. In fact, long-standing recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics have had physicians discourage parents from introducing milk until age 1, eggs until age 2 and peanuts until a child is 3. Overprotecting children may be harmful, however, when it comes to food allergies. [Read more…]

How Can You Stay Slim After Eating 32 Donuts?

April 26, 2016 By Dr. Jane

32 donuts! That’s how many Uncle Si ate in a family donut-eating contest on a recent episode of Duck Dynasty. 32 donuts! He sat down at the counter and ate 32 donuts (sorry, I am still going through stages of disbelief). This is not the first time Uncle Si has been in the spotlight. In a prior episode, the family poked fun at him for his frequent trips to the restroom. While house hunting, he repeatedly had to leave his interview to find bladder relief in a nearby restroom. [Read more…]

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Jane Sadler, M.D.

Sadler is a regularly-featured expert in The Dallas Morning News as their medical blogger in addition to several well-known national magazines including Cosmopolitan, Teen Magazine, Glamour, Redbook, and Shape Magazine to name a few. She has been quoted on Yahoo! and Forbes Information sites in addition to many others. She appears regularly in the Dallas/Fort Worth television and radio markets as an expert on women's health. Sadler has a passion for healthy lifestyles and is committed to arming women with the knowledge to more positively affect their quality of life.

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