Hot Flashes, Fatigue & Depression
Are you suffering from symptoms of hormonal imbalance caused by perimenopause or menopause? Are you experiencing hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, memory problems, or loss of libido, among other symptoms? Many women recognize that ‘hot flashes’ may be the first obvious symptom of their bodies beginning to experience perimenopause and menopause. Though hot flashes are…
Catch some zzz’s, lose the pounds
Catch some Zzz’s, Lose the Pounds March 3-10, 2013 is National Sleep Awareness Week™. Most of us are aware of the importance of adequate and effective sleep to health and overall well-being. Lack of sleep or poor sleep quality can make you tired and sluggish, but did you know that it can also lead to…
Vitamin D and the Winter Blues
Vitamin D and the Winter Blues. Known in the medical field as Season Affective Disorder (SAD), winter depression is a mental condition in which people experience depressed mood during the same season each year. Winter depression is still a mystery to many health care professionals and there are varying schools of thought with relation to…
Staying Healthy At Any Age
This year, resolve to a proactive approach. Our bodies are constantly changing and maintaining good health is an ongoing process. Taking care of your body and being proactive about your healthcare will help ensure a healthier, happier you! SCREENING TESTS Screening tests look for diseases before you might ever have any symptoms or determine if…
Losing weight after the holidays – 7 diet considerations
The holidays are over. It’s time to begin making New Year’s resolutions. If you are like many Americans, you may be vowing to finally shed those unwanted pounds. But how should you go about this seemingly daunting process? Is there a better, safer, easier way? Which diet works best? Should you try the one your…
Put an end to heavy, painful periods
Approximately 10 million women in the United States suffer from heavy, irregular menstrual bleeding. This is one of the most common complaints in contemporary gynecology. Many women begin to experience the painful cycles in their 30’s and 40’s as they enter peri-menopause and menopause. Studies have shown that periods affect women in a number of…
Skin Care Regimen – Don’t Miss These 4 Steps
As the largest organ of our body, skin is important to our overall health. Skin protects us from dangerous UV exposure, free radicals and other pollutants and toxins. Your skin’s appearance is a window to your general health and your skin care regimen is just as important as taking vitamins, drinking water and eating healthy…
The Low Down on Low-Carb Diets
The Low Down on Low-Carb Diets. Each decade brings with it new variations in weight loss trends: low fat diets, high-fiber diets, vegan diets, raw food diets, and the infamous low-carb diet. The Atkins’ Revolution inspired millions of people to embark on a diet like no other; eat unlimted amounts of protein and fat while…
Grand Opening – Wednesday, December 5th – 5 to 8 p.m.
Grand Opening Celebration Wed, Dec. 5th – 5 to 8 p.m. Enter to win great prizes (up to $900 in value!) and take advantage of big discounts including 20% off all MedCosmetic and Medi-Weightloss products and services. A portion of all proceeds will go to Alexandra’s House. Our new state-of-the-art facility combines MedCosmetic, Medi-Weightloss Clinics…