Ben Wyse, Author at The New Jersey Vein & Vascular Center

Emergency Blood Shortage – Blood Drive – Sat. Aug 3, 2019

Jul 19, 2019 | News

On Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 there will be a Community Blood Drive held at the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club’s Ballroom located at 79 N. Bertrand Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Please consider a blood donation now to assist with an emergency blood shortage in northern New Jersey. Community Blood Services, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit community blood service providers, will be offering their services to complete the safe and simple donation process.

Participants must be 18 years or older unless signed consent is received from a guardian. Donors are asked to eat prior to donating and must bring identification showing a signature.

Also, Dr. Stuart Miller, Medical Director of The New Jersey Vein and Vascular Center, will be offering Free screenings for Varicose Veins & Spider Veins, Peripheral Venous Disease, and Thyroid and Carotid Arterial Disease.

Stuart Miller, Medical Director
New Jersey Vein & Vascular

“The New Jersey Vein and Vascular Center is pleased to be a part of a community event that will give people a chance to help others in need and aid in supplying 20 different hospitals throughout the area with blood. Our hope is to combine the advantages of donating blood and giving back with education about the vein and vascular system and the benefits of proper screening” Dr. Stuart Miller.

The New Jersey Vein & Vascular Center of Randolph, NJ is proud to partner with the Lake Hopatcong Yacht Club and Community Blood Services to raise awareness about the need for blood donation in the area by offering participants in the Blood Drive a free vein and vascular consultation by one of NJ’s leading vein and vascular centers.
For more information call The New Jersey Vein and Vascular Center at: 862-251-7111 or Email: [email protected].

About The New Jersey Vein and Vascular Center:

The New Jersey Vein and Vascular Center located at 390 Route 10 West in Randolph, NJ, is a highly rated center that provides a relaxing atmosphere with its knowledgeable staff and convenient outpatient setting for vein procedures.
The Center specializes in the evaluation and treatment of venous disease, symptomatic and cosmetic treatment of varicose veins and vein related procedures.

Dr. Miller, a graduate of Ohio State University with ties to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital and the University Medical Center at Princeton and Dartmouth, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology and has been practicing in New Jersey since 1999. He is a consultant on several US medical device manufacturers’ advisory panels and an inventor of over 15 US patented medical devices.

How Proper Moisturizing Protects Your Skin

Feb 19, 2019 | Skincare

Has the weather made your skin dry? Are you fighting the signs of aging? Do you want healthy looking skin? Hydrate your face and reap the rewards. Here’s how proper moisturizing protects your skin:

The Benefits of Moisturizer

Offers protection from the sun (don’t forget your SPF)
Reduces dry, flaking skin and redness
Soothes skin irritations and acne
Fights pollutants that break down skin’s appearance
Prevents fine lines and wrinkles
Provides elasticity to skin and a supple look
Deters skin discoloration and dullness

Skin Protection Basics

Moisturizing techniques are different for various skin types, but several rules apply to all faces:

Nightime Routine

Before bed, remove all makeup and wash your face thoroughly. This will help to eliminate particles of pollution, bacteria, oil, and dead skin cells that accumulate on the surface of your skin. If you don’t remove them, they can cause premature aging of your face.

Gently dry your face. Apply topical medications, anti-aging serums, and eye creams. The skin on your eyelids and under your eyes is thinner than on other parts of your body. This makes it less able to retain moisture. Which is why, eye cream is essential for ageless looking skin.

Products with Hyaluronic Acid in them will help lock in the moisture. Utilize a thick and creamy lotion as your final layer to lock in moisture. Allow nighttime creams and moisturizers time to soak in before going to bed.

Morning Routine

Wash your face in the morning to refresh for the day. Use a lotion with SP. This is the most important part of your morning routine. SPF30 or higher is recommended. This will help fight skin cancer and the signs of aging.

Choose a moisturizer that is vitamin rich to help your skin deal with environmental stressors. Your daytime moisturizer should be lightweight so that it soaks in quickly for on-the-go application.

Moisturizing for Your Skin Type

Use your skin type as a guide to maximize your moisturizing results.

Youthful Skin

Always protect your skin from the sun with SPF. Follow the skin protection basics from above. Choose a daily lotion that is geared towards your type of skin: oily, dry, combination, or sensitive. Provide your eyes with some extra moisturizer to delay the signs of aging.

Dry Skin

Use a cleanser that has a creamy, lotion, or a milk texture. Then, use a lotion that is good for dry skin. Read labels and look for hydrating compounds such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or moisturizing oil. You do not want a product that contains sulfates as this will make dry skin even drier.

Oily Skin

Wash your face in the morning and before going to bed; don’t over wash! Washing your face more than three times a day has been shown to make skin irritations including acne worse.

Use a cleanser with pore-cleaning properties such as charcoal, clay, or exfoliating alpha and beta hydroxy acids. Use a skin lotion that is formulated for oily skin. The right moisturizer will not increase the oiliness of your skin, it will hydrate and help your skin produce less oil.

Aging Skin

Do not scrub your face. Apply lotion in the morning, night, and after taking a shower. Using lotion after taking a shower is important because it locks in moisture. Utilize innovative skincare solutions that address key skincare concerns, including signs of aging, discoloration, elasticity, and firmness.

Show your eyes some extra love and give them the moisture they’ve been craving with a rejuvenating cream that contains Hyaluronic Acid and caffeine.

Hydration for Your Skin

Staying well hydrated keeps you healthy. Simply drinking enough fluids helps to control weight, balance your moods, improve sleep, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, keep joints and muscles lubricated reducing inflammation, and slows the aging process.
One of the most noticeable benefits of drinking enough liquids is the impact it has on your skin. It flushes the toxins away, helps maintain elasticity, reduces the appearance of wrinkles, and improves oily skin and acne. Drinking water is a great way to hydrate your skin from the inside out!

Editor’s Note: This blog was updated in May 2024