Edmonton, AB -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/31/2014 -- Healthy glowing skin can be achieved the natural way, using diet and supplements to provide the correct balance of nutrients that the skin needs to form and be healthy. There is solid science behind the advice shared today, particularly on the importance of reducing acid and achieving a more alkaline pH in the body to create optimal body & skin health. By focusing on several key vitamins, using natural products such as Manuka honey & coconut oil, and eating a healthy diet rich in alkaline foods, there are strong health benefits.

To explain & review the science and provide clear advice on how it can be applied to achieve healthy glowing skin, host of Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today, Edmonton Cosmetic Dermatologist Dr Barry Lycka welcomes Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, New York, Dr Jeannette Graf.

In this in-depth interview, Dr Lycka & Dr Graf begin by discussing the issue of how achieving the correct level of alkalinity is important for skin cell formation and skin & body health. Dr Graf provides some simple examples of how it is possible to reduce damaging acidity and boost the alkalinity levels in the body, and how it affects the health of skin. Dr Graf then talks about the importance of getting enough levels of Vitamin D3, and how she finds it very helpful for treating acne patients. The two doctors then discuss two powerful natural substances – Manuka honey & coconut oil. Dr Graf explains the science and health benefits of using these products to boost skin (and body) health, and concludes with several simple ways in which people can immediately start to improve the health and appearance of their skin using the natural approaches highlighted in the interview.

About Dr Barry A.S. Lycka
Barry A. S. Lycka, Edmonton based Cosmetic Dermatologist, is one of North America's foremost authorities on cosmetic surgery, skin cancer surgery, reconstructive surgery and laser surgery of the skin. He broadcasts the Inside Cosmetic Surgery Today internet talk radio show on webtalkradio.net as an un-biased and detailed source of credible information on cosmetic surgery. He interviews world-leading experts, gets the inside story on the controversial aspects of cosmetic surgery and uncovers & explains new techniques and products. The show continues to grow in popularity with over 7000 downloads a week being made.

For further information on this series or any other questions relating to Cosmetic Dermatology, Dr Lycka can be contacted via his website barrylyckamd.com or by telephone at his Edmonton office.