1. What is the HCG diet?

The HCG diet is an aggressive weight loss approach that can result in the loss of 1 to 2 pounds per day. The diet is also supposed to prevent dieters from feeling deprived of food while they lose weight. Dieters eat a low-calorie diet (usually about 800 calories per day) and receive HCG or human chorionic gonadotropin injections. HCG is a hormone that occurs naturally in the body based on different variables and it is the reason why people are able to stick to such a low-cal diet without feeling hungry.

2. How does PRP help with hair loss?

PRP, which stands for platelet rich plasma, as a treatment for hair loss became popular after researchers determined that high concentrations of platelets in plasma cells help promote hair growth. It works by prolonging the growing phase of the hair cycle. Injections of plasma are put directly into the scalp where hair loss has occurred. PRP is thought to trigger natural hair growth and maintain it by increasing blood flow to the hair follicle. This method is often used in combination with other hair loss treatments or medications.

PRP is platelet rich plasma. It helps with cell growth and it has been used for injuries as well as hair loss. Patients who have had surgeries have recovered faster with PRP therapy. In some cases, doctors will treat patients with PRP therapy prior to surgery. A patient’s own blood is drawn and placed into a centrifuge so it can be spun, causing separation. The PRP is then pulled into a syringe and injected into the scalp. Using PRP for hair loss is relatively low in risk, but can result in injury to blood vessels or nerves, infection, calcification, and scar tissue.

4. How can the P shot or O Shot help me sexually?

The P-Shot helps with a variety of the symptoms associated with sexual dysfunction. It provides men with a more natural method for increasing blood flow to the penis, which helps him obtain an erection without using medications or pumps. The O Shot is for women and is a vaginal rejuvenating treatment. It uses growth factors to alleviate stress incontinence and sexual dysfunction. It is a nonsurgical procedure that stimulates vaginal and clitoral rejuvenation to enhance orgasms.

5. What is suboxone therapy?

Suboxone therapy is a treatment for opioid or heroin addiction. Suboxone can be made up of buprenorphine or a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone and is administered under the watchful eye of doctors during withdrawal. It is followed by a maintenance program when you are no longer having withdrawal symptoms and having minimal side effects. Despite its effectiveness, Suboxone is known to cause serious side effects, so it must only be used under the supervision of a medical professional.

6. Does Suboxone help with pain?

Suboxone is prescribed off-label to treat pain. Off-label means it is not approved by the FDA for this use but it can still be prescribed legally by doctors. It is often used in combination with an over-the-counter pain relief medication, such as aspirin and acetaminophen, or Excedrin, which contains a small amount of caffeine and can help to relieve mild pain. Suboxone can help to alleviate the symptoms of withdraw from opioids.

7. How long should you take Suboxone?

Suboxone is a treatment that can be used to deal with pain and the symptoms associated with opioid withdraw. It is considered safe, but it should not be used indefinitely. The length of time it should be used varies from person to person depending on the progress of his or her withdraw. However, experts recommend that Suboxone not be used permanently, except in cases when it is prescribed to treat a medical condition and not deal with withdraw.

8. Is the HCG diet natural and safe?

The HCG diet is considered natural and safe. HCG, which stands forhuman chorionic gonadotropin, is a hormone that occurs naturally in the body based on different variables. HCG tricks the body into thinking it is pregnant so it redirects calories to growing the phantom fetus by unlocking fat reserves and reducing hunger despite the drastic reduction in calories. The HCG diet is an option for those who are struggling with weight and face a variety of health risks due to obesity.

9. What do you do if you ED from diabetes?

ED is a common side effect of diabetes but it can be managed. Working with a doctor can help you get issues under control as quickly as possible. By improving blood sugar levels you are reducing the risk for nerve and blood vessel damage that can trigger erectile dysfunction. It is also important to make sure there is no secondary cause or that your medications are not causing ED. Counseling can also help alleviate the symptoms of ED.

10. Is ED a normal part of aging?

Many people believe that ED is a normal part of aging, but it does not need to be. Healthy lifestyle choices can help you reduce your risk for developing ED and assist you in maintaining a healthy sex life. Many instances of age-related ED are linked to a decrease in testosterone – something that is extremely treatable. ED might also be linked to psychological issues which can occur as a person ages, so it is important to seek counseling if any issues arise.

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How do I protect myself from free radicals?

To protect yourself from free radicals, you should develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle. You can limit the effects of free radicals by doing the following:

What are carotenoids?

Carotenoids are an important category of antioxidants; they are primarily responsible for the reds, oranges and yellows we see in fruits and vegetables. In our bodies non-carotenoid antioxidants rely on carotenoids to defend and replenish themselves so that they can continue their cell protective work.

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The Free Radical Problem

Each day we are exposed to free radicals. Many of the physical effects we call aging are a results of free radical damage. You receive free radical damage every single day, no matter how healthy you try to be. When left unchecked, free radical damage to your cells accumulates and can lead to serious health concerns later in life. In fact, free radical damage can cause premature aging and is a large factor in the deterioration of health over time.

Free Radical Damage

A visual example of free radical damage happens when you slice an apple and it turns brown. This natural process is called oxidation. Oxidation occurs as oxygen interacts with cells of any type – such as an apple slice.

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TYPICALLY ASSOCIATED WITH SCANNER SCORES

Dietary
Habits

Low Intake of
Fruits/Vegetables

Moderate Intake
of Fruits/Vegetables

Above Average Intake
of Fruits/Vegetables

Supplement
Intake

Irregular or no
supplementation

Regular
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Dedicated
supplementation

Lifestyle
Choices

High stress
High sun pollution
or smoke exposure
Frequent air travel

Moderate stress
Moderate sun pollution
or smoke exposure
Occasional air travel

Low/Managed stress
Occasional sun pollution
or smoke exposure
Infrequent air travel

Body
Composition

High BMI
Low carotenoid
absorption
into tissue

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Average carotenoid
absorption
into tissue

Normal BMI
Above Average carotenoid
absorption into tissue

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Antioxidants are your first defense against free radicals – they freely share their electrons and stop the degenerative chain reaction of free radicals. Our bodies naturally generate some antioxidants, however, new research shows additional source of antioxidants may provide added protection against a growing onslaught of free radical invaders.

Defense Against Free Radicals