Non Hormonal Treatment of Hot Flashes in Menopause
Menopause is the permanent cessation of a woman’s menstrual cycle. The average age at the onset of menopause is approximately 51 years. Considering that the average life expectancy of women in the United States is 81 years, women may be postmenopausal for more than one-third of their lives. Hot flushes and night sweats are the […]
Integrative approach to Menopause
An estimated 6000 US women reach menopause every day; by 2020, the number of US women older than 51 is expected to exceed 50 million. The natural process of menopause results from the progressive loss of ovarian follicle function. Natural menopause, defined as 1 year after cessation of menstruation, occurs on average at age 51, […]
Non-invasive Vaginal Rejuvenation
Vaginal rejuvenation encompasses a group of procedures that alter the vaginal anatomy to improve cosmesis or achieve more pleasurable sexual intercourse. External vaginal procedures are defined as those performed on the female genitalia outside of the vaginal opening with major structures, including the labia majora, mons pubis, labia minora, clitoral hood, clitoral glans, and vaginal […]
Botox and Dermal Filler 101
There was a time when cosmetic injectables were considered “taboo”. While there are still people who label them as unnatural, times are changing, and for the most part, Botox is no longer considered a dirty word. Girls as young as their early to mid-20s are getting it, mainly as a measure to prevent future deep […]
A Cool New Way to Tone Your Body
Toning your body is important when it comes to improving your overall look. A toned body is one that doesn’t have excess fat and has a firm appearance. Achieving this is something most people aspire to but not everyone can accomplish. Exercise regimens and diets often cannot help, especially when it comes to stubborn fat. […]
When Are Juvederm Injections The Ideal Choice?
Derma fillers are commonly used by cosmeticians to smooth out wrinkles and folds on the face and neck. For a very long time, dermal fillers were mostly made of synthetic ingredients. The problem with synthetic fillers is that there is a high chance that the body’s immune system might reject them and cause an allergic […]