As discussed in Part 1 of this series on intermittent fasting, many popular approaches to weight loss, including low-fat and calorie-restricting diets, simply don’t work. According to researchers at UCLA,“ You can initially lose 5 to 10 percent of your weight on any number of diets, but then the weight comes back...

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 71% of Americans are overweight. So it shouldn’t be surprising that it seems like a new diet comes along every day. For years, counting calories was thought to be one of the best solutions for weight loss: restrict your calories - and lose weight.

Even though I’ve been studying and practicing Regenerative Medicine for over a decade, I am continually amazed at the human body. One of the most miraculous aspects I’ve come to appreciate is our regenerative capacities. In particular - the power of Plasma-Rich Platelets (PRP). Why, you ask? Because harnessing and applying PRP has allowed me to help heal countless patients - helping with all manner of ailments.

You might have heard the term “vaginal rejuvenation” and wondered, what in the world does that mean? Does my vagina really need to be, look or feel younger or more lively? What’s important to point out is that vaginal rejuvenation is about far more than aesthetics. This treatment is really about enhancing function and feeling. My patients turn to me for vaginal rejuvenation because they are having some level of dysfunction that is compromising their quality of life or relationships and they’re looking for a solution.

As we have explained in Part 1 and Part 2 of this series on Women’s Sexual Health - experiencing problems with sexual response, desire, orgasm or pain is a common, and complex, issue. So many women suffer from unsatisfactory - and challenging or painful - sex lives. The causes can be hormonal, psychological or related to medications or other comorbidities. So how should women approach treatment? Thankfully, there are many options.

As discussed in our previous post, so many women have some form of sexual dysfunction. It has even been reported that the majority of women - up to nearly 87% according to one scientific literature review - suffer from sexual challenges, whether it’s a declining interest in sex or an increased difficulty reaching orgasm.   So what’s to be done? One component of women’s sexual dysfunction that is garnering increased focus is testosterone.

Talking about sex isn’t always easy. It’s private, and intimate and - when we experience problems - can be embarrassing for some. And challenges can be especially prevalent after menopause.