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Endorphins, Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin and how they affect your mood

A BRIEF HISTORY OF ULTRASOUND THERAPY Ultrasound therapy is a safe, non-invasive therapy using sound waves. It has been used in medicine as a diagnostic test. The sound waves are sent into the body, bounce off certain structures, and return to the device, which converts them into an image. In this way, physicians can visualize soft tissues without radiation or invasive tests. Unfocused beams of ultrasound have been used since the 1950s for different forms of treatment. So

It’s all over magazine articles, social media, and podcasts. The vagina is a hot topic! There are many providers offering some type of “vaginal rejuvenation” service. What does vaginal rejuvenation really mean, and who needs it? Read on for the truth from a pelvic floor and vaginal health specialist. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE VAGINA? Just like our tissue or skin anywhere on the body, the vagina goes through changes as we age. Pressure from pregnancy and vaginal delivery can ca

The Battle of Body Contouring Body contouring has been a trend in the beauty and fitness world for quite some time. It certainly makes sense why such treatments are so popular– there are many body-shaping treatments out there that boast tangible results without the need for surgery or recovery time. That means there are significantly fewer risks involved. But is it too good to be true? According to many reviews out there, there are two non-surgical body contouring treatment p

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In 2002, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) released a study claiming that hormone replacement therapy increased the risk of breast cancer in women. Almost overnight, the use of HRT dropped significantly, leaving many women with few alternatives for managing their menopausal symptoms. In the twenty plus years since the release of this study, what have we learned? Is there new information? This is the topic I discuss with both patients and physicians the most! WHI STUDY Phys

Spring is finally here! Flower blooming, trees growing, sun shining! It’s a time of renewal, so here are the best 5 ways for you to ring in spring! REVEAL YOUR BEST SKIN Winter weather can dull skin, piling up unhealthy layers which absorb, rather than reflect, light off our skin. A series of Chemical Peels will remove drab layers to reveal your natural amazing skin beneath! Chemical peels are a great way for patients with all skin types to reduce acne, remove pigmentation,

In the world of skincare, there are a lot of options. Over-the-counter skin care products are sold everywhere, from cosmetic retailers like Sephora or Ulta, to your local grocery store, and every drugstore in between. At Foundations at Maitland, we use the power of science to offer you the best in skin products: ZO Skin Health. With so many options on the market, purchasing a skin care regime can get confusing. Before you decide, you should understand the differences between

Spa Day! Nothing sounds better! With so many to choose, how do you know what’s best for you? The answer depends on what you’re looking for. A day spa can be a good choice for massage services, mud wraps, manicures, or basic facials. Medical spa treatments, on the other hand, are more varied and technologically advanced. Clients can opt for complex procedures, like microneedling, laser resurfacing, chemical peels and more. But this isn’t the only difference between the tw

Hormones are your body's chemical messengers. They travel in your bloodstream to tissues or organs. They work slowly, over time, and affect many different processes, including metabolism, sexual function, reproduction, and mood. Our endocrine glands are the organs that make hormones. The major endocrine glands are the pituitary, pineal, thymus, thyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas. In addition, men produce hormones in their testes and women produce them in their ovaries. Her