Spotlight on Health & Wellness: Andy Talley

We at dermHA are passionate about good health and community service, and over the years we’ve discovered that many of our clients are as well.  We are thrilled to announce our new blog series, “Spotlight on Health & Wellness” to highlight those dermHA users who are doing great work and promoting health and wellness in their communities.  We are honored to lead this series with Villanova’s Head Football Coach and long-time dermHA user Andy Talley. 

Why does Talley care about the quality of his skin care?  As a two time National Coach of the Year Award Winner, Andy Talley has spent a lot of time in front of cameras. ”Although I’ve spent a lot of time outdoors, in the sun and in the field with athletes…when I tell people how old I am, they don't believe it.”  Over the past 27 years Talley has lead the Villanova Wild Cats Football team to more wins than any other coach in Villanova history. He has guided Villanova to 9 NCAA Playoff appearances, 5 Conference Championships, 3 Lambert Meadowlands Cups, 3 ECAC Team of the Year Awards, 2 National Semi-Finalist appearances, and the 2009 National FCS Football Championship.  Coach Talley has been inducted into 6 Hall of Fames and received award after award recognizing his contributions to his teams, the university and his community.   In addition to his tremendous accomplishments in football, the challenge Coach Talley is most passionate about is saving lives. 

In the fall of 1992 Andy became aware of the incredible challenges faced by those in need of bone marrow transplants.  He immediately began his life saving work of encouraging people to join the bone marrow donation registry and raising funds to offset the costs of testing.  He held annual events at Villanova to have students, student athletes and other Villanova community members as potentially life-saving donors.  He promoted awareness and education and began the continuing effort to raise funds for this valuable cause.   In 2008 Talley helped to create the “Get in the Game and Save a Life” program for the National Bone Marrow Foundation.  This program educates and encourages university students to get tested and registered as bone marrow donors.  Since its inception, the program has partnered with 34 other college football programs to take part in this campaign.  Since he began his work in 1992, Talley and his advocacy initiatives have been responsible for testing over 30,000 people. 

Find out more about the Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation and how you can get involved at www.talleybonemarrow.org and “like” the Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation on facebook.

 

And to learn more about the skin care products Coach Talley uses to keep his skin youthful and healthy looking go to www.dermHA.com

Stay beautiful,

Millie

One Man's Journey to Healthy Skin

We love to hear from our clients and customers about their dermHA experience and the impact of healthy skin on their lives.  Many people think that healthy skin is just a woman's issue, but we know that men, women, boys and girls all have skin care challenges and need support to create and maintain beautiful skin. We recently received this letter from a dermHA user, Fred*, and wanted to share it with you.  If you would like to share your dermHA story, please email me at mbell@dermha.com .

Millie,

In my late fifties, I started experiencing periodic episodes of acne. It is very embarrassing as an adult male to have acne. I started noticing my coworkers staring at my face. I became extremely self-conscious about the acne as it was also having a negative effect on my confidence. I tried different soaps, shaving creams, lotions, and razor blades. I even went to a dermatologist who prescribed oral and topical antibiotics in an attempt to clear my skin.

Nothing seemed to work until my daughter gave me some of your products for my 60^th birthday. The results were remarkable. In a very short period of time, the acne completely disappeared. I wash my face every morning with the derma gentle face and body wash. After shaving, I use the rejuvenating tonic and then apply the hyaluronic therapeutic crème. I have been using these products for about two and one half years and my skin remains clear.

I wish I had taken some before and after pictures to demonstrate how well these products worked for me.

Thank you making these products.

 

Fred*

Good Love

Valentine’s Day gives us a license to love. It’s a wake-up call, a reminder that love is important and valuable. Love needs to be expressed, to be nurtured and to be cherished. Make your Valentine’s Day special by giving a gift from the heart. Men as well as women love to be pampered and spoiled. Making a special dinner, a bubble bath and massaging your mate with oils by candlelight can work wonders for any relationship. Remember, love in itself is-the greatest gift of all. If you don’t have a special someone, or friends to share the day with…plan a pamper party for yourself. Loving yourself is sometimes the greatest challenge, but it’s crucial to attracting love in your life. The best way to receive love is to give love. Make love and kindness a part of your daily life and watch it blossom. Enjoy your Valentine’s Day and let your love light shine!



Stay Beautiful,
Millie