Kelly V. Bomer, MD

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Dr. Bomer's Personal Regimen

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Dr. Bomer's expertise and discipline not only benefit her patients, but also keep her looking young at 46 years old. She has few wrinkles, her skin is luminous with even color tone and no pigment issues. Making appropriate choices in diet, lifestyle and skin care can help most people look and feel better.

Proper nutrition is a cornerstone for health. Dr. Bomer balances each meal with a mix of carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats. She eats 3 meals a day and occasionally has a balanced between meal snack before work outs. She focuses on ending her meals when she is no longer hungry, rather than when she is full. Fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and yogurt are part of her daily meals. She drinks soy milk and rice milk instead of cow's milk. She limits eating processed or pre-packaged meals and buys organic products when possible. Because she is gluten intolerant she avoids wheat, barely and other gluten containing foods. It is also important to stay well hydrated. This is good for the skin as well as the body. Dr. Bomer drinks at least 40 oz. of water daily, but limits drinking directly before bed as this can contribute to reflux.

In addition to a balanced diet, supplements also help slow aging. She takes VitaMedica multi-vitamin AM/PM tablets and fish oil (7 capsules daily). It is important to select a fish oil that has been highly filtered and distilled to remove any contaminants and is pharmaceutical grade like the one provided by VitaMedica. Other supplements include vitamin C, biotin, calcium, zinc, alpha-lipoic acid, lutein, grape seed extract, quercetin, and fenu-thyme.

Alcohol in moderation is fine. Dr. Bomer enjoys a glass or two of a refreshing hoppy IPA on the weekends.

Lifestyle choices also effect aging. Smoking is terrible for the body as whole. In addition to the major risks of cancer, heart attack, stroke, and emphysema, smoking prematurely ages the skin. Collagen and elastin break down from decreased blood flow and free radical formation. This leads to thinning and wrinkling of the skin, and loss of the skin's youthful elasticity. The most common extrinsic factor that leads to accelerated aging of the skin is sun exposure. UV radiation damages melanocytes causing pigmentation spots. UV radiation also breaks down collagen and elastin over time causing wrinkle formation and leathery, non-supple skin. To minimize the effects of sun exposure Dr. Bomer applies sunscreen to her face, neck, chest, arms and hands every single morning before leaving the house, even on cloudy days. When spending prolonged time outdoors she applies sunscreen to her whole body and higher blocking sunscreen to her face, neck and chest. She uses Jan Marini sunscreen which blocks both UVA and UVB. Many over the counter products only block UVB which is more linked to sunburn and skin cancers; SPF refers specifically to UVB. UVA however penetrates more deeply than UVB, causes more age related skin damage and is 500 times more prevalent in sunshine than UVB rays. Using a sunscreen that blocks both is essential.

Exercise is another lifestyle choice that keeps one healthy and youthful. Dr. Bomer attends a weekly pilates class which strengthens the core - abdominal muscles, back muscles, paraspinal muscles and pelvic floor muscles. Pilates promotes good posture - this helps to prevent the hunching in the neck and shoulders that occur in some people with age. Dr. Bomer also enjoys resistance training with weights twice a week. Currently she is engaging in circuit training. This is a full body workout, 1-2 exercises per body part, 25-30 reps per exercise with minimal rest between sets, for a total of 17-20 sets. She likes 2 mile walks ending with a 3/4 mile jog as well. Getting adequate sleep is also important for the body and mind. Dr. Bomer strives for 7-8 hours of sleep a night.

Skin care is another of Dr. Bomer's passions; for herself as well as her patients. She has personally tried and approved every single product she recommends to her patients. She cleanses her face and applies skin care products twice a day every day. She has not missed a single day in over 6 years. In the morning after cleansing with a bioglycolic cleanser she applies Age Intervention Transitions, Peptide Extreme, C-esta, Bio-Clear, Transformation cream and SPF-30 sunscreen. In the evening she cleanses with a benzyl peroxide cleanser. She then applies Age Intervention Transitions, Peptide Extreme and TNS recovery complex or Biogel when home from work and then Differin gel mixed with 4% Hydroquinone gel followed by either Age Intervention Booster or Transformation cream at bedtime. This program changes over time based on her skin's appearance and needs. To prevent wrinkle formation Dr. Bomer gets regular Botox/Dysport injections.

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