Cosmetic Procedures during Breast Cancer Treatment, Insights on How to Approach The Two
As a board-certified internal medicine physician with an expertise in cosmetic medicine and antiaging, I often work with patients who are dealing with the challenging journey of breast cancer treatment. During this process, I’ve had patients consider cosmetic procedures such as Botox, fillers, or laser treatments to maintain their self-esteem and sense of normalcy. However, I’ve always gone down the path of caution when administering cosmetic procedures during breast cancer treatment. The reason comes down to safety and appropriateness.
Ozempic, Wegovy and Obesity in Adolescents: the Pros and Cons
America’s appetite (no pun intended) for weight-loss drugs is only growing.
Prescriptions for and online searches of semaglutide sold under the brands Ozempic and Wegovy have been surging in popularity for managing obesity, but that doesn’t mean they’re good for everyone. Let’s delve into the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of Ozempic in adolescent obesity management, including the proof and what to take into consideration.
Navigating Nutritional Pitfalls: Merging Healthy Eating with Convenience in a Bind
In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves caught in situations where healthy eating takes a back seat due to time constraints or limited options. As a physician who specializes in optimal weight management, I understand the importance of maintaining a balanced diet, but even I am guilty of making bad food decisions when faced with challenging circumstances. Over the years I’ve devised some practical strategies for merging healthy eating with convenience, especially when the choices seem limited.
Encouraging Healthy Habits: How to Motivate Your Child to Exercise
This Labor day weekend, as I suggested to my 12 year old daughter (who thinks she’s 21!), if we should go for a nice long walk by the Charles river in Boston, she just gave me the “look”. As a board-certified internal medicine physician and a mom, I understand the importance of instilling healthy habits in our children, especially during National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Childhood obesity is a growing concern with roughly 19.7% affected according to the CDC, and one of the best ways to combat it is by encouraging regular physical activity. However, in today’s digital age we can’t just say get off your lazy asses, turn off your screens and get moving, we need to be less critical and more compassionate and definitely a lot more creative as to how we approach this subject.
3 Easy and Effective Treatments for Hair Growth Revealed
As I review the itinerary of my upcoming family vacation in Greece, I can not help but notice how ancient Greeks approached beauty and particularly hair. Per history books, red hair was considered an epitome of beauty and ginger hair was linked with inner beauty and strength. Although hair perceptions may have evolved over the centuries and differ across cultures, as a physician in 2023, I have seen firsthand how patients struggle with hair loss or thinning hair and how these issues impact their self-esteem. Thankfully, advances have led to the development of effective treatments for hair growth. Here I explore three scientifically proven treatments that I recommend to help you achieve healthier and fuller hair. So without further ado, shall we??
Berberine supplement named as Nature’s Ozempic, but is it?
It seems like almost everyone is talking about Ozempic® these days (I know I am in my practice), and for good reason. I believe this medication is truly a miracle drug for people who want to lose weight (as long as they are an appropriate candidate). Since not everyone wants to go the “drug” route, of course there is chatter about a natural supplement alternative, and in this case it’s berberine.