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Extracorporeal Shock Wave for Erectile Dysfunction: Can It Help You?
By: Dr. Anne Truong
February 12, 2020
It sounds complex, but extracorporeal shock wave therapy has long been used in science. Dating back to the 1960s, this method uses shock waves and pressure waves on very specific areas of the body to create change. It is a very safe procedure for most people. Its initial use was to disintegrate kidney stones by pulsating acoustic waves to them. Today, it’s used for a variety of other treatments, including erectile dysfunction.
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How Does Testosterone Help with Anti-Aging?
By: Dr. Anne Truong
February 3, 2020
Testosterone is an important hormone recognized for its roles in giving men male features and functions. However, it also plays a role in mental health. Research indicates that testosterone may control not only symptoms of erectile dysfunction, but also other conditions that impact masculine mentality. As such, understanding and improving testosterone levels could impact the aging process, with evidence that it can be used as an anti-aging tool. How does that work?
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What Is a Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program Versus Other Weight Loss Programs?
By: Dr. Anne Truong
January 27, 2020
Individuals living with a high body mass index, characterizing being overweight or obese, can feel hopeless. The pressure to lose weight and live healthy is everywhere. Society engrains the ideal body weight and image into every facet of life. But statistically, the odds stack heavily against people that want to lose weight. If you strike the right balance between diet and exercise, you lose weight. If you get out of balance, the diet fails. In some cases, it can prove dangerous and deadly, says WebMD. For those that do not know where to start and that feel weight loss is out of reach, a weight loss program may be the solution.
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HCG (Human Chorionic Hormone) and Weight Loss
By: Dr. Anne Truong
January 21, 2020
The use of HCG (Human Chorionic hormone or human chorionic gonadotropin) for weight loss is not a new concept. Also known as the HCG diet, those seeking to achieve safe weight loss have religiously sought a miracle cure to achieve rapid, safe weight loss. With the overwhelming majority of U.S. adults obese or overweight (72.6%), the use of a hormone to promote weight loss sounds great. However, much disinformation regarding hormone-based diets exists online, and those considering its use need to know a few things.
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Lipotropic Injections for Weight Loss
By: Dr. Anne Truong
January 13, 2020
More than 39.8% of U.S. adults live with obesity, and an astonishing majority (71.6%) are overweight, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With so many people living with excess weight, the problem is now well into epidemic territory. At the start of each year, countless people make resolutions to lose weight and improve health, but few succeed. However, a complementary health measure—referring to the addition of an alternative or natural solution—can help achieve weight loss goals.
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How Do Hormones Affect Weight Loss?
By: Dr. Anne Truong
January 6, 2020
Living with a high body mass index (BMI) remains a significant problem in the US. According to the National League of Cities, the estimated annual care costs of obesity-and overweight -related illness amount to 21% of annual medical spending, or $190.2 billion. Unfortunately, weight loss remains a goal out of reach for many, and even with diet and exercise, hormones may affect weight loss in unexpected ways.
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How Does Sleep Affect Inflammation and Aging?
By: Dr. Anne Truong
December 27, 2019
Sleep health is an epidemic in the U.S., reports the American Sleep Apnea Association. Approximately 70% of US adults report having insufficient sleep for at least one night per month. An additional 11% report getting insufficient sleep daily. This is a major problem, and its relationship to chronic inflammation cannot be ignored. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, chronic inflammatory diseases stand apart as “the most significant cause of death in the world.” Nearly 60% of people across the globe die from a disease associated with chronic inflammation.
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How Does Lifestyle Affect Inflammation?
By: Dr. Anne Truong
December 23, 2019
Inflammation—a natural defense mechanism of the body—enables healing and the removal of harmful stimuli, says the U.S. National Library of Medicine. However, two primary forms of information exist, acute and chronic inflammation. Acute inflammation is relatively simple and involves most injuries and elements. However, chronic inflammation is a long, drawn out process in which the body is exposed to information for periods of months through years. In addition, chronic inflammation may exacerbate lifestyle problems and vice versa. Those seeking to improve their health need to understand this effect and correlation.
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Why Is Obesity Bad for Inflammation?
By: Dr. Anne Truong
December 14, 2019
Inflammation occurs when the immune system responds to defend the body from pathogens, toxins, and injuries. The process allows the body to heal. When an injury occurs, the cells release chemicals that stimulate the immune system. Unfortunately, the response continues, resulting in a constant hyperactive state for the immune system, which may lead to adverse effects on the tissues and organs, explains Healthline.
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What is Inflammation? And Why is it Bad for You?
By: Dr. Anne Truong
December 5, 2019
Today, inflammation has been linked to many serious health conditions, such as heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis. But what is inflammation? Why and when is it a problem?
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What is Leaky Gut?
By: Dr. Anne TruongNovember 25, 2019
Have you ever heard the term leaky gut? Have you ever wondered if you have leaky gut syndrome?
If you struggle with any kind of digestive issues, symptoms of dysbiosis (an imbalance in gut flora), or candida (intestinal bacteria) overgrowth you may have one of the many conditions that are associated with leaky gut.
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A Myers’ Cocktail Can Prevent Illness
By: Dr. Anne Truong
November 20, 2019
We aren’t talking about an adult beverage! We’re talking about the latest wellness trend that boasts huge benefits. The Myers’ Cocktail, the very first Vitamin IV therapy that was developed by Dr. John Myers in the 1970s.
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What is Gua Sha and How Can it Help?
By: Dr. Anne Truong
November 11, 2019
Gua Sha, is commonly pronounced as “gwa shah,” is alternative healing, treatment originating in Vietnam, and then adopted popularly by the Chinese. It is a unique method of massaging therapy, which involves a slab with rounded edges. In common practice, the spoon can be bian stone, ox horn, jade, or rose quartz.
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How Botox Works
By: Dr. Anne Truong
November 4, 2019
Sofia Vergara, one of the highest-earning actresses in the world, famous for her roles in TV shows such as Modern Family and films such as Four Brothers had this to say when asked her opinion of Botox.
“If it makes you happier and more confident, then why not? But I also think you have to do your research, so you know what to expect—that you'll look fresher but not necessarily younger. I don't want to age, but hey, what can you do? It's a natural process. I'm trying to do it gracefully.”
The Truth About Why You Should Be Taking Nutritional Supplements
By: Dr. Anne Truong
October 29, 2019
People are starting to pay more and more attention to the food they eat and what they are putting into their bodies. But is consuming a balanced diet that meets the recommended servings of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, essential fats and protein enough to ensure ample nutrient intake? Probably not. The reason – Changes in our food supply.
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The O-Shot – The answer women have been looking for
By: Dr. Anne Truong
October 21, 2019
When Buddha said, "all answers lie within," an accurate conclusion was highly unlikely to be drawn. It is astonishing and, perhaps, even ironic how an ancient, spiritual philosophy is taking the modern healthcare industry by storm.
Allow me to introduce "PRP" or Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy. PRP is a breakthrough in medical science that has well surpassed the benefits of even hydrotherapy-- blood, indeed, is thicker than water.
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Microneedling: Reduce Acne Scars, Get Younger Looking Skin, & More!
By: Dr. Anne Truong
October 7, 2019
For those unfamiliar with the concept of "microneedling," it is a collagen boosting skin care treatment that involves penetrating the skin with clinical grade titanium needles these Sterile needles prick the epithelial pores, accelerating cell regeneration and tissue repair.
While the procedure sounds delicately dangerous, it is minimally invasive and completely safe. The results are staggeringly effective, with little or no downtime.
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Keto Diet 101 – A Guide to the Pro’s & Con’s
By: Dr. Anne Truong
September 23, 2019
The ‘keto’ diet or ‘ketogenic’ food and its health benefits is all the rage. It’s all over social media each and every day with recipes, food packaging and advertisements for this latest diet craze.
With celebrities endorsing it through all fanfare and display, it’s no wonder the keto diet has gained sufficient ground as the new ‘it-thing’ in the world of health, fitness, and wellness.
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A Detailed Look at Myofascial Pain and It's Treatment – Trigger Point Injections
By: Dr. Anne Truong
September 16, 2019
Do you suffer from muscle spasms and pain frequently?
Are fatigue, poor sleep, and stiffness of specific body muscle your common complaint?
People with these symptoms are often diagnosed with MPS or Myofascial Pain Syndrome. While the number of people suffering from this musculoskeletal pain disorder is on the rise due to sitting in front of computers. The good news is, there is a treatment for this nagging condition.
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Live, Love, Laugh- Surviving the 21st Century The Au Naturel Way
By: Dr. Anne Truong
September 9, 2019
Western medicine has obtained the trust of billions of people around the world, so much so that we look down upon any Eastern healing methods. However, most of us have tried Eastern medicine at some point in time in our lives, and have obtained successful results. Physical exercises such as yoga, techniques such as acupuncture and cupping therapy, and medicinal uses of herbal extracts and other dietary methods are common techniques used all over the world.
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A Comprehensive Study into Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
By: Dr. Anne Truong
September 3, 2019
As medical innovations progress at an unprecedented rate, the number of conditions which were previously thought to be incurable continues to dwindle. On that note, the bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is another paradigm-shifting procedure which has generated a lot of interest in recent years.
Bioidentical Hormones: What are they?
Hormones are chemical compounds which essentially facilitate all major bodily functions. Consider them, if you will, as chemical messengers that serve as the human body’s internal communication system. These chemicals are formed and secreted by a set of organs collectively known as glands, and the whole network is called the endocrine system.
What are Peptides?
By: Dr. Anne TruongAugust 26, 2019
To answer that question, we first need to understand how our bodies function.
At the base of our brain rests a small gland called the Pituitary Gland. Despite it's small size, the Pituitary Gland is the master control unit for other hormonal glands such as Adrenals and Thyroid. They are vital to controlling your body and general well being.
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Taking the Stress out of Back- to-School
By: Dr. Anne Truong
August 19, 2019
It's back-to-school time for the kiddos and with everything to do like shopping for supplies, new school clothes, and getting schedules organized, it can be a very stressful time not only for you but for your kids too. You have to be ready to send them back and they may not want to go back because - let's face it - they just spent the summer having fun, not having to do homework and enjoying the beautiful weather.
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What is the Vampire Breast Lift®?
By: Dr. Anne Truong
August 12, 2019
The Vampire Breast Lift® combines the science of regenerative cells (Platelet Rich Plasma) and the artful skill of a trained physician to deliver a custom-designed procedure that not only restores a more youthful contour and volume but also improves skin quality, nipple appearance and sensation.
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Why it’s Important to Talk about Erectile Dysfunction Now
By: Dr. Anne Truong
August 5, 2019
If there is one thing that can make a man more nervous than an impending performance review at work, it’s erectile dysfunction. It’s still a taboo subject in most parts of the world, which is surprising considering that 26% of men below the age of 40 suffer from this malaise. In the United States alone, there are over 30 million men with this disorder.
Medical Massage Therapy - The New-Age Therapy with a Package of Relief
By: Dr. Anne Truong
July 22, 2019
Massage Therapies have for long been used as alternative solutions to mainstream medical treatments – and they are quite fruitful too. Only now have the two forms of treatment brought forward a combination therapy called Medical Massage Therapy.
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Suffering from Knee Pain? Check Out the 5 Best Exercises for You!
By: Dr. Anne Truong
July 15, 2019
Your knees are what support you in “every walk of life, every day." Quite literally, they go through the daily grind. Hence, they are often over-strained, overworked and injured. No wonder, knee pain is one of the most prevalent issues with people of all ages.
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PRP for Sports - A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Sports Injury Treatment
By: Dr. Anne Truong
July 8, 2019
Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy works wonders for sports injuries – So say the experts!
Call it magic or a paradigm shift, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy has brought a breakthrough to the treatment of sports injuries.
We live in an age where medical science is advanced enough to lurk deep and long into bodily functions. It enables finding out new combinations that work in favour of biological healing.
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Thrive with Acupuncture – An Age-Old Therapy for Holistic Healing
By: Dr. Anne Truong
July 2, 2019
The Chinese believe our body is a mix of yin and yang – the negative and the positive that co-exist. An imbalance in these two forms of energy leads to various illnesses and ailments.
To counter this imbalance, their sages developed a therapy for holistic healing, famously known as ‘acupuncture.’
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Vampire facials can work—but they’re dangerous in the wrong hands
By: Dr. Anne Truong
June 21, 2019
The goal is to generate healthier, youthful, flawless appearing skin
Environmental exposure, toxins, sun damage, stress, and the sheer passing of time can cause the skin to diminish and leave unwanted signs of aging. As a result, you may find that you appear worn out, tired or droopy. The lively, rosy hue once observed in your youth fades to dull gray because of less blood flow. The shape of your face becomes collapsed and saggy as muscle and collagen decrease. The texture of the skin becomes less smooth.
What is Erectile Dysfunction?
By: Dr. Anne Truong
June 10, 2019
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the inability of a man to maintain an erection for satisfying sexual relations. Symptoms can also include struggling to maintain an erection for long enough to complete intercourse or an inability to ejaculate. If these symptoms are a regular occurrence, the likely culprit is ED.
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A Weight Loss Program that Really Works
By: Dr. Anne Truong
June 3, 2019
More than 1 in 3 Americans is obese. Obesity is a risk factor for many diseases, including type-2 diabetes and heart disease. These health issues stem from a range of underlying metabolic abnormalities that affect the liver, pancreas, muscle, fat, and other tissues.
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Study reveals best exercises for reducing body fat
By: Dr. Anne Truong
May 21, 2019
Both interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MOD) reduce body fat percentage, according to a recent review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Interval training, however, offers a 28.5% greater reduction in total absolute fat mass.
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Can I Avoid Surgery?
By: Dr. Anne Truong
May 10, 2019
Did the title of this article capture your attention? It should. Surgery, no matter how major or minor, is serious business. In this post we want to focus on orthopedic surgery- a procedure performed due to pain, disease, and dysfunction in your muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints.
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Can You Return to Function and Satisfaction After Total Knee Replacement?
By: Dr. Anne Truong
April 29, 2019
There are pain and limitation associated with knee osteoarthritis. It can make the simplest task, like walking upstairs or getting out of a chair almost impossible at times. Symptomatic knee osteoarthritis occurs in 10% of men and 13% of women in the United States.
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