Semaglutide is a Glucagon- like peptide-1 (GLP-1) produced by the gut. It increases the insulin production, a hormone that lowers the blood sugar level while inhibiting glucagon secretion which is a hormone that raises blood sugar, reduces appetite and energy intake while delaying gastric emptying. In June 2021 this medication got approved for chronic weight …
What is the difference between Tirzepatide and Semaglutide? Many people now consider these two new weight loss prescriptions very similar. In some ways, they are. However, they are also very different and produce different results. First, Semaglutide is a GLP-1 weight-loss injection. While Tirzepatide is also a GLP-1, it has a leg up on Semaglutide …
Tirzepatide, while introduced as a diabetes medication, is now known as a popular weight loss injection, helping countless people worldwide take control of their weight once and for all. Not only does this prescription injection help improve weight, but it has been improving blood sugar (glucose) in adults with type 2 diabetes for decades. Now, …
NAD+ therapy is an intravenous vitamin treatment that works on a cellular level to provide optimal rejuvenation benefits, such as boosting your overall energy, speeding up your metabolism and weight loss, improving your menta clarity and even helping to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. NAD: Improves cognitive function, energy, weight management, and reduces pain. It …
I have suffered from piriformis syndrome for over a year. I have pain in the lower back, right groin, right IT band and frequently pain in my right knee. I have injected the piriformis 3 times with steroids with temporary relief for a few months. Wet and cold weather exacerbate the symptoms. On 3/6/19 I …
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Physiology of a Back Strain: Nociceptive effect: • Activation of nociceptive nerve fibers • Signal sent down to neurons via spinal cord to brain. • Signals upregulate the feeling of pain and initiates the inflammatory response Inflammatory effect: • Damaged cells release cytokines and other mediators • Initiates vascular dilation and permeability • PMLs, …
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) initiates a soft tissue healing cascade. PRP supplies and releases growth factors from the platelets to stimulate a regenerative response that augments healing and promotes repair in tissues that would not normally happen in tissues with injury or low healing potential. PRP stimulates wound healing by inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling of …
PRP is a preparation of your blood into a platelet concentrate in a smaller volume after processing in a centrifuge. Typically, 30 to 60 cc of blood is drawn from a vein and deposited in an FDA approved kit and then centrifuged. The kit separates the whole blood into the top plasma layer and bottom …
Hormones dictate what our bodies do with the fuel we feed it. Hormonal harmony keeps our bodies function optimally. Menopause and weight gain cause hormonal disharmony. Estrogen, a class of hormones, is a major female sex hormone. It is responsible for shaping a women’s physique. Falling levels of estrogen contribute to expanding waist lines in …
Platelet Rich Plasma utilizes the body’s natural healing process. PRP is a concentration of platelets that are injected into the body to promote tissue repair and accelerate healing. Platelets are rich in growth and healing factors. PRP was made popular by professional athletes through its treatment of season-ending symptoms including swelling, stiffness, inflammation, tenderness and …