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Coping With Stress During Perimenopause and Menopause

The perimenopausal period, the transitional phase leading to menopause, can be a challenging time for many women. Fluctuating hormone levels during this time can lead to various physical and emotional symptoms, including heightened stress levels. Coping with stress during perimenopause is essential for maintaining overall well-being and quality of life. Coping Strategies 1. Regular Exercise

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Emotional Coping Strategies During Perimenopause and Menopause

Too Emotional or Just Hormones?   In a society where discussions about women’s health often overlook perimenopause and menopause, it’s crucial to shed light on the emotional turmoil many women experience during this phase. Contrary to misconceptions, the roller coaster of emotions isn’t merely attributed to being “too emotional” but is largely influenced by fluctuating

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Understanding Intermittent Fasting and Its Effects On Regulating Insulin in Our Bodies

Understanding Insulin Insulin, often regarded as the gatekeeper of metabolism, plays a pivotal role in how our bodies handle sugar and fat. Acting as a storage hormone, insulin directs cells to store excess sugar in the form of fat, rather than using it immediately for energy. While this mechanism is essential for survival, problems arise

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The Impact of Cortisol to Our Body

Hormonal health plays a crucial role in maintaining overall well-being. One key factor that significantly influences it is stress. Among the various hormones affected by stress, cortisol takes center stage. This article delves into the relationship between hormonal health and stress, specifically focusing on the impact of cortisol on the body and well-being. Additionally, we

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Understanding the Health Benefits of Blue and Green LED Light Therapy

In the quest for a healthy skin, the beauty industry continues to unveil innovative solutions, with red, green and blue LED light therapy taking center stage. Let’s delve into the world of these cutting-edge treatments, understanding their definitions, functions, benefits, possible side effects, and how to navigate them safely for luminous skin. In previous posts,

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On Being Grateful

In a world often filled with challenges and uncertainties, the practice of gratitude stands as a powerful antidote, offering a pathway to a more fulfilling and joyful life. Gratitude is not just a fleeting feeling of appreciation; it is a mindset, a way of seeing and experiencing the world that can profoundly shape our well-being

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Metabolism-Boosting Food

What is a healthy metabolism? A healthy metabolism is a key factor in achieving and maintaining weight loss goals. Metabolism refers to the complex biochemical processes that occur in the body to convert food into energy. By incorporating metabolism-boosting foods into your diet, you can enhance your body’s ability to burn calories efficiently. In this

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Cortisol Harmony Guide

Hormonal health plays a crucial role in maintaining overall well-being. One key factor that significantly influences it is stress. Among the various hormones affected by stress, cortisol takes center stage. This article delves into the relationship between hormonal health and stress, specifically focusing on the impact of cortisol on the body and well-being. Additionally, we

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Gua Sha:Everything You Need To Know

Gua sha, an ancient Chinese healing technique, has gained popularity in recent years for its potential to stimulate collagen production, promoting skin health and vitality. This traditional practice involves scraping the skin with a smooth-edged tool to improve circulation and encourage the body’s natural healing processes. Benefits of Gua Sha for Collagen Stimulation 1. Enhanced

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Aging Gracefully: Understanding Hormonal Changes and Embracing a Vibrant Lifestyle

Aging is a natural and inevitable part of life, marked by a series of biological, psychological, and social changes. Among the myriad transformations that occur within the human body, hormonal changes play a significant role. Understanding the intricate relationship between aging and hormonal changes is crucial for embracing this phase of life gracefully. Defining Aging

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Glutathione Marvel: Detoxify, Strengthen, Rejuvenate Cells

In the pursuit of optimal health and well-being, the importance of various nutrients and antioxidants cannot be overstated. One such remarkable antioxidant that has gained significant attention in recent years is glutathione. Often hailed as the “master antioxidant,” glutathione plays a vital role in maintaining good health and preventing a range of diseases. Understanding Glutathione

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The Effects of Dairy on Skin Health: What You Need to Know

When it comes to maintaining healthy and radiant skin, we often hear about the importance of skincare routines, diet, and hydration. One dietary factor that has gained attention in recent years is the consumption of dairy products and its potential impact on skin health. Dairy is a staple in many diets around the world, but

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Understanding the Dexa Scan: Your Key to Bone Health

In an era where health awareness is paramount, diagnostic tools play a crucial role in assessing our well-being. One such tool that has gained prominence in recent years is the Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan. This non-invasive and painless procedure provides valuable insights into our bone health, helping to prevent and manage conditions like osteoporosis.

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Natural Tips and Remedies to Minimize Hot Flashes

Hot flashes are a common and often disruptive symptom experienced by many individuals, particularly during menopause or as a side effect of certain medical conditions. These sudden sensations of intense heat can cause discomfort, sweating, and sometimes even anxiety. While hot flashes are a natural part of life for some, they don’t have to control

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Marvels of Microneedling Collagen: 5 Incredible Benefits

Microneedling collagen has taken the skincare world by storm, and for good reason. This innovative procedure harnesses the power of tiny needles to stimulate collagen production and revitalize the skin from within. In this article, we will explore the top five benefits of microneedling collagen, unveiling its potential to transform your complexion and restore your

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Chilling for Wellness: The Surprising Advantages of Cold Plunges

In the pursuit of optimal health and well-being, people are often willing to explore unconventional methods. One such practice that has gained significant attention is cold water immersion, commonly known as cold plunges or ice baths. While the idea of submerging oneself in icy water may seem daunting, the health benefits associated with this practice

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Unveiling the Powerful Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has emerged as a popular natural remedy, praised for its wide range of potential health benefits. Derived from fermented apples, this ancient elixir is not only a staple in kitchens but also gaining recognition in the world of wellness. In this article, we’ll explore the remarkable health benefits of apple cider vinegar

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Hydration: The Key to Healthy Skin

Did you know that proper hydration plays a vital role in maintaining the health and beauty of your skin? It’s true! Let’s explore why hydration is the ultimate secret to unlocking a glowing complexion. Boosts Skin Radiance: When your skin is well-hydrated, it naturally appears more radiant and luminous. Hydration helps to plump up your

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Choosing Skin Health: Why Avoiding Talc is Essential

When it comes to skincare, it’s crucial to be mindful of the ingredients we apply to our bodies. One such ingredient that has gained attention in recent years is talc. Talc, a mineral composed of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen, has been used for decades in various cosmetic and personal care products. However, emerging research and

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Tapping Freedom Technique: Unlocking Emotional Wellness and Personal Transformation

In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, the pursuit of emotional well-being and personal growth has become increasingly important. People are constantly seeking effective techniques to alleviate stress, overcome negative emotions, and achieve a greater sense of inner peace. One approach that has gained considerable attention and acclaim in recent years is the Tapping Freedom Technique

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Remarkable Benefits of Ketones: Unlocking the Potential of Ketogenic Diets

The ketogenic diet, a low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet, has gained significant attention in recent years for its potential health benefits. One of the key factors contributing to its success is the production of ketones, molecules that are generated when the body shifts from using glucose as its primary fuel source to burning fat. In this article,

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Weight Loss: Improving Health and Wellness

Obesity And Being Overweight Are Major Health Concerns Worldwide. It affects millions of people across different age groups. These conditions can lead to an increased risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer. However, weight loss is an effective way to reduce the risk of

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Infrared Sauna: The Ultimate Therapy for Your Skin

Saunas have been used for centuries for relaxation and detoxification, but the introduction of infrared technology has taken the traditional sauna experience to the next level. An infrared sauna uses infrared rays to penetrate the skin and provide a host of benefits, including improved skin health. In this article, we will explore the meaning and

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Everything You Need To Know About Red Light Therapy

Red Light Therapy Also known as photobiomodulation or low-level laser therapy, is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of red light to stimulate cellular activity in the body. Here are some key things you need to know about red light therapy:   How It Works Red light therapy works by penetrating the skin with

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Amazing Skin Benefits of Chemical Peel

Noticing any new signs of aging like wrinkles? Having an uneven skin tone resulting from a severe acne breakdown? This treatment may be the one you are looking for! A chemical peel, which is a rehabilitative cosmetic procedure, may help you look younger on your face. During a chemical peel, a dermatologist will apply a

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Non-surgical skin tightening

Non-surgical skin tightening treatments for a tighter face and body

By Dr Natalie Ledbetter Whether you’re wanting to firm up after having a baby or losing weight or wanting to tighten up your skin without undergoing the knife, non-surgical skin tightening treatments can do a lot to help with unwanted skin laxity. Instead of having skin removed surgically, non-surgical treatments use energy to tone and

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SkinMedica's Firm and Tone Lotion

SkinMedica’s Firm and Tone Lotion

By Dr Natalie Ledbetter   SkinMedica’s Firm and Tone Lotion for Body is a powerfully effective, targeted treatment formulated to prevent and address visible signs of body skin aging for a youthful, toned look. Why you need this lotion. Body skin aging begins as early as age 25. The skin on your body becomes thinner

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Semaglutide for Weight Loss

By Dr. Natalie Ledbetter   Semaglutide for weight loss: There are multiple things that can make it hard to lose weight. Stress, insulin resistance, ghrelin and leptin imbalances, and a slow metabolism are just a few. Recently, a popular peptide Semaglutide has burst onto the scene to help those who want/ need to lose weight.

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The no downtime, no-peel chemical peel

No Downtime, “No- Peel” Chemical Peel

By Natalie Ledbetter CRNA, DAcOM Have you heard of the no downtime, “no-peel” chemical peel? It is the PRX-T33 peel and I just discovered it and I’m a huge fan! I am in the middle of a series of 4 of these chemical peels, one a week for four weeks and my skin already looks

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CCK, another hormone that affects weight

CCK, Another Hormone That Affects Weight

By Natalie Ledbetter CRNA, DAcOM The last few weeks I have been writing about hormones that affect hunger, satiety, metabolism, and weight. This week I am highlighting cholecystokinin (CCK), another hormone that affects weight. This hormone is released by the intestines after you eat to tell your body that you are full. CCK is also

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Hormones That Control Metabolism, Hunger, and Satiety

By Natalie Ledbetter, CRNA DAcOM Hormones are chemical messengers that tell our cells what to do, when to do it, and how to do it. There are around 50 different hormones in the human body (that we know of currently) and they are necessary for the proper functioning of the body. There are specific hormones

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Signs of Low Testosterone in Women

The Signs of Low Testosterone in Women

Might you have signs of low testosterone? Most people are familiar with testosterone but many think that it is primarily a male hormone. Yes, men have more testosterone than women, but it is very important in women as well. In women testosterone is produced primarily by the ovaries, but some is produced by the adrenal

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My Personal Experience With Sofwave

Sofwave is a relatively new device in the US and is this year’s Elle Magazine “Future of Beauty” award winner. It is a non-surgical noninvasive treatment to lift and tighten saggy skin and treat wrinkles using ultrasound. The best part is there is no downtime! Really! Today I want to share my personal experience with

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We are all beautiful

Happy Birthday Salma; lets rock our phase of life like she is

By Natalie Ledbetter CRNA, DAcOM   Happy birthday Salma Hayek! Salma turned 55 recently and she was rocking a modest but hot electric blue one-piece swimsuit in a birthday post. I love to see women in their 50s and beyond living their lives, wearing what they want to wear, and having the confidence to be

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Laser Hair Removal

Laser Hair Removal- No More 5 O’clock Shadow an Hour After Shaving

  By: Erin Roche      Why am I talking about laser hair removal? Look, we have all been there, we spend countless hours in the shower shaving every little piece of hair we can find, just to step out of the shower and immediately get the goosebumps! Argh!! Now the hair is already back! I

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Smoothie for Glowing Skin

Can smoothies make your skin glow?!

By Melissa Miller, Master Body Contouring Specialist When it comes to skin care, there are all sorts of topical lotions and skin care products to try. Sometimes, though, the key to beautiful, clear, blemish free skin is treating the problem from the inside out. Studies show that when using the right ingredients, you can significantly

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Good riddance Spider Veins! What is Sclerotherapy and How Does it Work?

By Natalie Ledbetter CRNA, DAcOM   Sclerotherapy has been used for decades. No, it is not an exotic treatment for overcoming issues from childhood. It is a method of treating spider veins and varicose veins. The lymphatic vessels can be treated with sclerotherapy as well. Sclerotherapy uses a medication or chemical solution that is injected

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Facial cupping and frequency healing

Facial Cupping – What is it and what does it achieve?

By Katie Ladner, L.E. Have you ever seen someone walking around with weird circular bruising on their back, well that my lovelies is called cupping. Cupping started back in Chinese traditional medicine in 281 CE. The Chinese medicine practitioners would hollow out horns and use the technique to drain toxins from the body. Over time

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What is Fibromyalgia? Are there any remedies or treatments?

By Melissa Miller, Master Bodysculpting Specialist Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and non-painful signals. Symptoms often begin after an event, such as physical trauma,

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Microneedling + PRP

 Written by: Lauren Klein   On Tuesday April 6th I received microneedling and decided to give PRP a try so I added that on to my treatment at L-Aesthetics and Longevity with Katie Ladner, L.E. One of the best decisions I have made, and now there is no going back :) Microneedling is a procedure

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Forma radiofrequency skin tightening

Written by: Natalie Ledbetter   Non-invasive non-ablative Radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening Radiofrequency skin tightening uses radiofrequency energy to heat the various layers of the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin production. The heat caused by the radiofrequency energy helps the skin become firmer, thicker, and younger looking.  Radiofrequency (RF) skin tightening can be accomplished using

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Bikini Season

Written by: Katie Ladner, L.E,   Tis the season to start working on your body contouring goals before we are in bikini season.    At L Aesthetics we have various types of body contouring treatments such as the famous Cool Sculpt Elite treatment, to EmSculpt and Evolve. Right now you might be saying what are

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My Experience With Coolsculpting

Written By: Kelsie Matthews, L.E. One of the coolest machines we have in our office in my opinion, is the Coolsculpting Elite machine. How awesome is it that you can freeze your fat cells…FOREVER? Yeah, I thought so too. Many people are skeptical about whether this technology actually works, but that’s what I’m here to

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SculpSure

Written by: Brielle Kirk, PA-C Tired of stubborn fat in certain areas that just won’t go away despite proper diet, exercise, and weight loss? If you answered YES, then we have a solution for you! SculpSure is an awesome body contouring procedure that is FDA approved for permanent fat reduction. Here is a bit about the

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EVOLVE TONE by INMODE

Written by: Melissa Miller   CUSTOMIZABLE HANDS-FREE BODY REMODELING, MUSCLE TONING AND CELLULITE TREATMENTS What is Evolve Tone? Evolve Tone is an innovative non invasive solution designed specifically to increase muscle strength. It is a non surgical procedure which will enhance the shape and tone of your body. Multiple body areas can be treated simultaneously

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EVOLVE TITE by Inmode

Written by: Melissa Miller   CUSTOMIZABLE HANDS-FREE BODY REMODELING, MUSCLE TONING AND CELLULITE TREATMENTS What is Evolve Tite? Evolve Tite delivers an innovative hands free aesthetic solution to remodel your skin. It is a quick and easy treatment that can be done over lunch time and is conducted in the comfort of a treatment room.

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Strawberry Lipo Laser

Written by: Melissa Miller        Laser lipo, also known as laser liposuction or the strawberry laser, is an FDA-approved non-surgical, non-invasive cosmetic treatment that is an alternative to traditional liposuction. The procedure targets body fat through the application of a controlled laser to damage and shrink fat cells.        During the procedure, paddles are

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Votiva

Written by: Melissa Miller Votiva Vaginal Rejuvenation What is Votiva by InMode? Votiva is a treatment that helps provide rejuvenation for both external and internal vaginal issues. The Votiva system is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treatment of sexual dysfunction as well as in combination with Kegel exercises for tightening of

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Skin Prep

Written by : Mary Mireles, L.E Morphues8, Halo and Neogen. What do these three procedures have in common? If at all familiar with these treatments, patients know to expect downtime and often see these as the treatments that work. However, what patient’s often don’t think of is how important it is to properly prepare the

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Strectch Marks

Written by: Melissa Miller What are stretch marks and can you get rid of them? Stretch marks (striae) are indented streaks that often appear on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks and thighs. Not everyone develops these narrow bands on their skin. Fluctuating hormone levels seem to play a role and you may also have a

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Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Aging

Written by: Mary Mireles, L.E Aging. A word that often causes dread in a patient’s heart. We are all familiar with the effects of aging including sun spots, wrinkles and jowls. However, not so many people are familiar with the actual aging process. When you begin to dive into the science behind aging, you are

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Cryotherapy

Written by: Melissa Miller  What is Cryotherapy Cryotherapy, which literally means “cold therapy,” is a technique where the body is exposed to extremely cold temperatures for several minutes. Cryotherapy can be delivered to just one area, or you can opt for whole-body cryotherapy. The theory for whole-body cryotherapy (WBC) is that by immersing the body

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Vices and Your Skin

Written by: Katharine Ehresman   Welcome back. Today’s topic is a serious one, but I will try to make it not so troubling that it becomes self-defeating. Previously we learned about the effects of the sun on your skin. Is the sun a vice? Not in of itself, but the “art of sunning”, which most

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EMSULPT

Written by: Melissa Miller BUILD MUSCLE AND SCULPT YOUR BODY NO SWEAT REQUIRED!   What is Emsculpt? This is the first device that removes fat by working out the underlying muscle. FDA-cleared for the strengthening, toning, and firming of the abdomen and butt, arms and legs, Emsculpt delivers superior contouring results that existing non-invasive body shaping

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CoolSculpting vs SculpSure

Written by: Melissa Miller “The Body Sculptress” What is CoolSculpting Elite? The CoolSculpting Elite fat-freezing treatment is the only FDA-cleared,* non-surgical fat-reduction treatment that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that may be resistant to diet and exercise. The results are proven and noticeable. The CoolSculpting® procedure is FDA-cleared for the treatment of visible

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