In the case of weight loss, a person’s genes may be stacked against them. Identification of your genetic profile can help clarify the etiology of obesity and its metabolic consequences.   Recent numbers indicate that 65-80 percent of U.S. citizens over the age of 25 are either obese or overweight. While obesity itself is not […]

  Forgetfulness and cognitive decline are some of the most commonly reported symptoms of menopause. In fact, perimenopausal women were 1.4 times as likely to report forgetfulness compared to pre­menopausal women. But why? Your estrogen levels have a direct impact on your brain’s neurotransmitters dopamine, serotonin, and GABA. These neurotransmitters help modulate your mood, your […]

Do you eat a healthy diet, take recommended supplements and exercise, but still struggle with weight gain? If you’ve been frustrated by this scenario, take a closer look at how much you sleep. Lack of sleep may be keeping your hormones out of balance and affecting your metabolism.   Leptin and ghrelin are two rarely […]

Glutathione is an antioxidant that is formed by three amino acids; cysteine, glutamine, and glycine. Glutathione can be found in almost every cell in the body but prominently in the liver, pancreas, spleen, and eyes. Glutathione is important because it aids our metabolism, immune response, skin health, treat infertility in men, and protect our vital […]

The Benefits of Exercise for Menopause Going through menopause can often be a very challenging part of a woman’s life. Menopausal symptoms can be severe and disruptive to one’s daily activities and overall quality of life. Regular physical activity is crucial for menopausal and postmenopausal women. As women age and their hormone levels change, the […]

You may have heard about it before, whether it was on the news or internet, possibly even from a friend or social media – high-intensity interval training for weight loss  (or HIIT) has gained recognition as a relatively fast and effective exercise modality used to promote body fat loss. So what exactly is HIIT? HIIT […]

A prebiotic can be defined as a “selectively fermented ingredient that allows specific changes both in the gut and/or activity in the gastrointestinal microflora that confers benefits upon host well-being and health” – long story short these little guys improve digestion and nutrient absorption. Although all prebiotics are fiber, not all fiber is prebiotic. Prebiotic […]

If you’re experiencing weight gain investigate the thyroid function The thyroid is a small gland that sits at the base of the neck and is regulator of several metabolic processes. When low energy and weight gain begin to heighten, it is critical to evaluate the thyroid function, as well as, the foods one is consuming. […]

Karen Evans M.D.   Your penis is a part of your body and just like any other part of your body the way you take care of it, affects its ability, or inability, to perform as you desire. If you are experiencing any level of ED, you may not be taking proper care of your […]

Botox is the only FDA approved treatment for temporarily improving the appearance of moderate to severe crow’s feet and laugh lines. One of the most extensively used treatments with both aesthetic and medical attributes it is used and approved for aesthetic use in 78 countries. Botox targets one of the main causes of these lines […]