By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that leads to over activity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). The gland produces hormones that regulate your body’s metabolism (the process by which the body transforms food into energy). When Graves’ disease affects the eyes, the condition is known as thyroid associated ophthalmopathy (TAO) or thyroid eye …
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What’s your “2020 vision” for getting your anxiety and depression under control?
By Michael Cohen, Director and Chief of Neurotechnology How do you live the next decade in a better mood, handling stresses better, or sleeping consistently well? There’s technology that helps you change your brain – that gives you hope that this decade will be different than the last. It’s called neurofeedback. All is possible when your brain is balanced, “firing …
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By Alan J. Bauman, M.D., ABHRS Genetics play a key role in many hair loss cases, but it’s important to realize there may be other contributing factors as well. In fact, there are a host of epigenetic (non-genetic) and other issues that can be contributing to your hair loss, such as illness, medications, stress, styling regimens and other habits that …
Read More »What you need to know about a New alternative to Old Fashioned Liposuction
Smoother thighs, a flatter stomach, smaller arms; have you ever thought about getting liposuction, but don’t want to undergo the procedure due to fear, and the risks of surgery? What if we told you there was a better way! A safe and effective way to finally get those results. Smart Liposuction There is a non-surgical, in-office procedure that requires no …
Read More »What Is A Clinical Trial and Why Are They Important?
Clinical trials are the building blocks upon which all new medications owe their existence. Without a clinical trial performed using a new medication, it would be impossible to know if the medication worked, much less what, if any, side effects it had. Literally no new treatments for any existing condition could be developed unless subjected to the rigorous testing performed …
Read More »What Is a Macular Pucker?
By Lauren R. Rosecan, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S. – A macular pucker (also called an epiretinal membrane) is a layer of scar tissue that grows on the surface of the retina, particularly the macula, which is the part of your eye responsible for detailed, central vision. The macula is the small area at the center of the eye’s retina that allows …
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By Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Hairline receding? Seeing more scalp shining through? Lost your self-confidence when you look in the mirror? Looking for a way to feel and look more youthful and attractive? If you answered ‘yes’ then you are one of the nearly 80 million Americans having to deal with aging hair and hair loss. As a progressive …
Read More »This Holiday Season Restore Your Glow With Facial Rejuvenation Via Acupuncture
The holiday season evokes feelings of joy by celebrating with family and friends, attending holiday parties, special events and gift giving, but alongside all of the “Fa La La” often comes a bit of stress, overindulgence and rushing from here to there. This fast-paced time of year can wreak havoc on our skin from dehydration, a poor diet and anxiety; …
Read More »What are Terpenes?
Despite their intense focus on CBD and THC, cannabis researchers may be overlooking something really important. And it’s surprising that they’re overlooking it, because it really stinks. We’re talking terpenes: those volatile organic compounds that wafted through your dorm, way back when, and now make you feel a little woozy when the budtender pops the lid on a jar of …
Read More »Anty-aging Therapy Exosomes
Are you struggling with an illness or injury that is negatively impacting your overall quality of life? Have you tried various methods to heal your body without success? If you are searching for a natural, effective, and non-invasive treatment for reclaiming your overall health and body function, the professionals here at MD Beauty Labs can help. We offer cutting-edge exosomes …
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