Part one of a two-part series.

Adrenal fatigue is an extremely common problem that affects people around the globe. In fact, it is so common that I have heard it sometimes referred to as the “21^st-century stress syndrome.”

It is important to note that adrenal fatigue is a separate, distinct condition from adrenal insufficiency. Adrenal fatigue is thought to be caused by long-term stress, which wears down the adrenal glands and prevents them from producing sufficient levels of key hormones. Adrenal insufficiency also occurs when these glands cannot produce healthy amounts of hormones, but stress does not cause it.

The Many Signs and Symptoms of Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal fatigue can present itself in slightly different ways to all the people it affects. Many symptoms are hard to recognize as distinct problems and not simply due to stress or poor sleeping or eating habits. However, some signs are more common than all the others are.

• You have trouble getting out of bed in the morning, no matter how well you slept. This is caused by a disruption to normal cortisol (a hormone produced in the adrenal glands) cycles.
• You feel fatigued throughout the day. The lower-than-normal levels of hormones in the bodies of people suffering from adrenal fatigue can make it hard to maintain any kind of energy.
• You struggle to handle any amount of stress. The same low level of hormones that keeps sufferers fatigued makes it difficult for them to deal with physical or emotional stress.
• You crave salt. People with ineffective adrenal glands have less ability to balance the levels of important minerals in our bodies, including sodium. This leads to a craving for salty foods.
• You sometimes experience a burst of energy in the evenings. In the early stages of adrenal fatigue, many sufferers will experience a rise of energy levels in the evening as their cortisol levels fluctuate.
• You get sick more often. Cortisol helps the body’s immune system. Since people with adrenal fatigue do not produce normal levels of cortisol, their immune system becomes compromised.

While the issues listed above are the most telling signs of adrenal fatigue, it can also present with numerous other symptoms, including:

• Heart palpitations during the night or when under stress
• Lowered sex drive
• Consistent low blood pressure
• Panic or anxiety attacks
• Unusually dry skin
• Unexplainable hair loss
• Sensitivity to chemicals in certain paints, plastics, and fingernail polishes
• Constipation
• Loss of muscle mass
• Causeless muscle pains
• Cold extremities
• Difficulty concentrating
• Low thyroid function, unaided by thyroid medications
• Depression that antidepressants do not help
• Feelings of constant alertness

Women may experience numerous problems with their menstruation cycles if they are suffering from adrenal fatigue. They may also have a more difficult time getting pregnant. Adrenal fatigue can also make a woman more susceptible to ovarian cysts and uterine fibroids.

Exercise may help combat the symptoms of adrenal fatigue in the early stages. However, it does nothing to increase adrenal function in the long term. In time, instead of helping, exercise will drain the reserves of normal hormones from a person’s body faster and make the symptoms of adrenal fatigue more pronounced. This is another sign of adrenal fatigue.

Not every person who suffers from adrenal fatigue will have all the symptoms. Whether you suffer from only the common symptoms or present with those and numerous uncommon ones, you still have adrenal fatigue.

In this post, I focused on listing the signs and symptoms of adrenal fatigue so people who suffer from it can recognize the disease affecting their lives. In an upcoming article, I will discuss ways to address the symptoms and, hopefully, resolve the underlying issue.

If you believe you may be one of the many people suffering from adrenal fatigue, contact Dr. Cabrera at 954-561-3175 or visit our web site at ghinstitute.com.   In our next column, we will also provide recommendations for dealing with adrenal fatigue.

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 Ultherapy is the newest trend in non-invasive lifts. As the only non-invasive skin tightening procedure the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared, more and more men and women are choosing Ultherapy to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles in the neck, chin, and brow – and the results are stunning.

How Ultherapy Works

Ultherapy is a non-surgical neck and face treatment developed by Ulthera, Inc. This treatment uses state-of-the-art ultrasound technology to stimulate natural collagen production in the skin’s foundational layer. This layer of skin is the area doctors address during cosmetic surgery, but Ultherapy requires no blades or skin disruption. Ultherapy introduces zero toxins or needles into patients. Instead, it uses the power of energy to trigger a regenerative process under the skin.

The focused ultrasound device generates an image of tissue layers within the skin, which enables me to pinpoint the optimal level of the skin to trigger. Activating the device releases vibration energy through the contact gel and deep into the dermis, creating friction between molecules. This in turn activates collagen and leads to skin tightening.

Since Ultherapy triggers the skin’s natural collagen production, it leads to long-lasting results that grow more prominent in the few months after the procedure. The results are fast, noticeable, and completely natural. Ultherapy is a clinically proven non-invasive alternative for a surgical facelift.

Benefits of Ultherapy Over Other Lift Procedures

The main draw patients feel toward Ultherapy is that there is no surgery or needles required to see real results.   Ultherapy produces a noticeable difference in the appearance of the chin, neck, décolletage, knees, arms, and more. The benefits of choosing Ultherapy include:

• The only FDA-approved lift procedure
• Safe and effective
• Fully customizable treatments
• Non-invasive
• No surgery
• No downtime
• Fast, noticeable results
• Natural-looking enhancement
• Long-lasting results

For younger-looking, tighter, and rejuvenated skin, Ultherapy is an excellent choice for patients who do not want to undergo a surgical procedure. I recommend Ultherapy to anyone with mild-to-moderate lines, wrinkles, crepey skin at the décolletage, or sagging skin beneath the chin.  In addition, a study released in the Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications showed improvement and tightening when using on the hands, knees, arms, and more.  Ultherapy has zero downtown since it’s non-invasive. This is perfect for patients who do not want to miss work or go through a lengthy recovery process.

The Results of Ultherapy

The results of Ultherapy typically show within two to three months and are long-lasting. How long the results last from this treatment vary according to each individual’s natural aging process. Most patients only require one treatment but can choose additional treatments depending on the degree of skin laxity and the body’s biological response to Ultherapy. Future touch-up treatments can help extend the results of Ultherapy.

The effects of Ultherapy continue to improve skin for months after the procedure according to your body’s natural collagen production. Patients see optimal results between 90 and 180 days but can experience further improvement even beyond this. Ultherapy effectively lifts, smooths, and tightens common problem areas, leading to a younger-looking you. You can view the before and after photos of patients who chose Ultherapy on our web site to see the results for yourself.

If you want to tighten skin without going under the knife, Ultherapy is the only FDA-approved non-invasive solution. It provides real, natural-looking results without interrupting your life with a major procedure.

Ultherapy is available at Genesis Health Institute,  along with other IV therapies to help patients achieve and maintain their optimal appearance and heath. Contract Dr. Cabrera at 954-561-3175. He will personally answer your questions and concerns regarding our Ultherapy procedure

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Ketones are substances in the body that are produced by the breaking down of fats. The body breaks down fats to fuel cells when there aren’t enough carbohydrates available for energy. Extremely high levels of ketones in the body can be dangerous, but recent studies have shown that ketones may have a wide range of benefits at lower levels. Having a mild level of ketones in the body and burning fat for energy rather than carbohydrates are signs of being in a state of “ketosis.”

Kegenix was one of the first exogenous (from outside the body) sources of ketones developed. Since its inception, it has been used to keep people in ketosis for various benefits. Kegenix Rx is the next step from the traditional formula of Kegenix.

Benefits of Kegenix

Kegenix is taken to keep the body in the state of ketosis. Being in ketosis has many proven, and many more theorized, benefits for the body and mind. Burning fat rather than carbohydrates is a cleaner process and more than twice as efficient. This means a state of ketosis provides a boost to energy levels for all physical and mental activities.

The single biggest area that benefits from ketosis is weight loss. Being in a state of ketosis naturally means the body burns stored fat. Patients taking Kegenix to achieve ketosis can see great increases in their levels of fitness, and drops in their weight. The extra energy from burning fats rather than carbs also makes it easier for patients to exercise, furthering their fitness goals.

Ketones and the state of ketosis have also been shown to have beneficial effects in the treatment of cancer. A diet that is low in sugar and high in ketone-boosting foods can effectively “starve” cancer cells of sugar, slowing their metabolism. This is due to the cancer cells’ relative inability to adapt to using ketones as a source of energy, something healthy cells do easily. Further research has proven that a ketogenic diet may affect cancer-promoting pathways in other ways as well.

Some of the various other benefits of ketosis include:

• Improvement of general mood.
• Increased ability to focus.
• Reduction of free radicals in the body (which has anti-aging effects).
• Controlling blood sugar levels.
• Improving sleep quality.
• Decreasing inflammation.
• And many more.

Improvements of Kegenix Rx over Kegenix

The greatest benefit and use for traditional Kegenix was as a weight loss aid. However, Kegenix was not formulated with this use in mind. Kegenix Rx was specifically designed to enhance the weight loss benefits of being in a state of ketosis, along with other changes to increase the overall efficiency of the supplement.

The improvements to Kegenix Rx in the area of weight loss include:

• Putting the body into ketosis much faster, almost immediately.
• Completely removing unnatural hunger pains. Removing hunger pains decreases the likelihood of the patient straying from their diet.
• Giving the patient a feeling of satiation, which greatly reduces their cravings.

These improvements to Kegenix Rx not only help patients lose weight quickly, but also assist in preventing rebounding weight gain.

NASA and branches of the military have already begun studying the benefits of ketones for years. If the top minds and bodies of America are using this discovery as a means of improving themselves, why shouldn’t everyone? Kegenix Rx can help people achieve all of their goals, fitness and otherwise.

For more information, call Dr. Cabrera at 954-561-3175 between 9 am and 5 pm Tuesday through Sunday. Let us discuss the possible benefits of Kegenix Rx for you!

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Most of us have areas of our body where we simply cannot get rid of stubborn fat deposits. It doesn’t matter what diet or exercise we try – sometimes that double chin, muffin top, or those love handles just refuse to go away. These imperfections can be the only things standing between a person and their perfect beach body.

Now there is a non-invasive procedure get rid of fat cells in these and other areas for good: CoolSculpting. The CoolSculpting procedure has already helped many people get rid of stubborn fat deposits they couldn’t eliminate any other way.

What It Is and How It Works

CoolSculpting is not a weight loss procedure. CoolSculpting is a true fat reduction procedure, removing fat cells forever. Traditional weight loss methods do not get rid of fat cells – they only shrink them. This means these cells can always get bigger again if the person eats more than necessary. Fat reduction procedures, such as CoolSculpting, do not shrink fat cells; they kill or otherwise remove them from the body.

The CoolSculpting procedure freezes targeted fat cells, killing them. Over a few weeks after the procedure the dead cells are absorbed into the body, but they are not replaced by new cells. This means that fat removed by the CoolSculpting procedure is long-term and cannot be simply gained back. As much as 25% of fat cells in the treated area can be removed for good by the fat-freezing procedure.

Due to the non-invasive nature of the procedure, a patient who undergoes CoolSculpting experiences no downtime. The procedure involves the application of a gel pad and applicator to the patient while they relax. After the procedure, the patient can leave immediately and can expect to see results in the targeted areas in the next several weeks.

The possible side effects of CoolSculpting are all minor. During the procedure, a patient may feel sensations of tugging, numbness, or pinching. Once the procedure is complete, typical side effects include: temporary numbness, swelling, bruising, firmness, minor pain, tingling, and redness. In rare cases, redness may persist in the treated area for up to two weeks, but will fade without needing to be treated in any way.

What CoolSculpting Can Do

The CoolSculpting procedure can target any problem area on any unique body. Muffin tops, double chins, pot bellies, love handles and any other problematic fat deposits can be safely reduced by the procedure. Other methods of weight loss cannot boast this level of targeting, instead attempting to reduce the entire body’s level of fat. Stubborn deposits in specific areas need targeted treatment.

Unlike other weight loss programs, procedures, techniques, and diets, CoolSculpting’s results occur quickly. Other methods take many months to produce significant results, but with this procedure results are usually seen in 3 months or less! With the CoolSculpting procedure, a patient can start now and achieve their perfect beach body this year, not next year or the one after that.

CoolSculpting from Genesis

There are several clinics that can offer patients the CoolSculpting procedure. Genesis is not only trained in the procedure, but in others that I have found assist patients with achieving complementary results.

Especially beneficial to patients undergoing CoolSculpting at Genesis is their Intravenous (IV) Nutrition therapy. IV Nutrition speeds up the body’s ability to detoxify itself, a part of which is the elimination of dead cells. This means if a patient undergoes CoolSculpting, which kills fat cells, IV Nutrition therapy can speed up their metabolizing of these cells. A patient who chooses to do this will see the results from CoolSculpting much quicker than patients who choose not to undergo IV Nutrition.

Anyone who is interested in using the CoolSculpting procedure to achieve their perfect beach body, or simply get rid of stubborn fat deposits, should call me for a complimentary consultation at (954) 561-3175.

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Since the awarding of the Noble Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1998 for research on nitric oxide, the study of the effects of this valuable gas on the human body have been numerous.

Protecting Your Heart

Perhaps the most powerful effects of nitric oxide on the body occur in the cardiovascular system. Nitric oxide has been shown to affect numerous aspects of the system, including blood flow, blood pressure, and vasodilation. In fact, nitric oxide is the strongest vasodilator in the coronary arteries. Low levels of nitric oxide are in the etiology of numerous cardiovascular diseases.

Vascular dementia patients have been shown to experience improved brain function when given doses of nitric oxide. Nitric oxide has also been shown to reverse ischemia in cardiac disease as well as kidney disease. Other cardiovascular issues—or issues in other systems that have a root cause in cardiovascular disease—nitric oxide may be used to improve the bad effects of high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.

Nitric Oxide in Other Bodily Arenas

Nitric oxide is an important player in nearly every system of our bodies. Nitric oxide can improve sexual function in men having trouble achieving erections, as it is essential in the dilation of blood vessels that cause erections in both men and women. PD5 inhibitors (such as a certain blue pill) cannot function without a sufficient level of nitric oxide in the blood stream. Some 50% of men who are prescribed PD5 inhibitors report no change in their symptoms due to the lack of enough nitric oxide to provide a substrate for the PD5 inhibitor. Nitric oxide offers men who cannot achieve an erection by taking PD5 inhibitors alone an increased chance at satisfaction.

Our immune system also plays a key role for nitric oxide. Upon detection of an infection, inducible nitric oxide synthase triggers the release of over ten thousand times the normal level of nitric oxide in that area. This overabundance of chemical then binds to certain centers in the pathogenic cells and shuts down their cellular respiration. Nitric oxide directly combats bacteria, viruses, fungi, and even parasites in this way.

Nitric oxide affects our bodies’ mitochondrial cells, too. Under the effects of nitric oxide, mitochondria use oxygen more efficiently, and the body increases their production levels. This increases our bodies’ anaerobic threshold (the level of exercise at which lactic acid builds up faster than it can be cleared), and is one of the major reasons that nitric oxide has recently been touted as a sports performance enhancer.

Numerous other effects of nitric oxide have been theorized. Some of these include: an increase in gastric motility, improved senses (smell in particular), improved memory, regulated behavior, increased quality of sleep, and the ability to fight certain forms of cancer.

Fighting Aging

In fact, nitric oxide affects enough various parts of the body that it noticeably reduces the effects of aging. The effects of aging on all of the body’s blood vessels can be reduced by the correct balance of nitric oxide levels.

It is believed that a person’s nitric oxide level lowers by 10-12% for each decade of life. This is a major factor in the slower recovery time for the elderly from all injury and disease. nitric oxide is an important signaling molecule in the cardiovascular system, and one of its functions is to signal stem cells to repair diseased or damaged tissues. Thus, pairing the effects of nitric oxide with stem cell therapy can ensure the stem cells function as intended.

Nitric oxide has been shown to have neuroprotective effects against some mental diseases—most notably Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia.

Take Advantage Of Nitric Oxide

One excellent product that can increase your nitric oxide is Neo40 Professional. Neo40 Professional is the most recent product of the team at Neogenis Labs, a leader in modern nitric oxide research.  With seven patents and six clinical studies already completed (and more being conducted now) Neo40 Professional is a trustworthy, effective product for medical nitric oxide needs.

If you would like to find out more about the Neo40 Professional product or nitric oxide, contact Dr. Ferdinand Cabrera at (954) 561-3175.

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Many people start their new year with a resolution to lose weight. Some break the pledge right away, while some keep up their weight loss goals for a few months before giving up. No matter how long the initial New Year’s resolution lasts, however, most people need help to make their weight loss goals and summer body a consistent reality.

At our offices, we’ve found that many people get discouraged because, consciously or unconsciously, they think of health and weight loss as a seasonal thing. Once summer weather cools and they get back into jeans and sweaters, many of our patients give themselves permission to indulge in unhealthy food and sedentary living. A better solution is to make your summer body part of your lifestyle—not a seasonal goal. This isn’t about being a certain clothing size or weight; it’s about maintaining optimum health for twelve months of the year. Here are some key tips for staying healthy year round.

Eating Right

When you talk to a doctor about health and weight loss goals, the first thing that comes up will probably be your diet. We all know what eating right means—plenty of leafy greens and lean proteins, whole grains, and small amounts of sugar. However, most of us don’t eat right consistently.

There are many reasons for not eating right, but one of the biggest is feeling deprived and hungry. Many of our patients have tried diets that restrict food or require heavy calorie-counting. For example, they go on diets that stipulate not having any carbs for two weeks or eating only vegetables and fruits. As a result, these patients battle food cravings and end up “cheating” on the diet.

You shouldn’t go on a diet unless your doctor recommends it, and even then, the diet should be healthy. I recommend the Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes fruit, vegetables, and whole grains but also allows “splashes” of healthy fats like those found in olive oil.

Exercise

Our bodies were designed to move, so regular, moderate exercise is a must. Many people say they don’t have time for exercise and that they find it difficult or boring. This is why it’s so important to find exercises that work for you. If you only have 10-20 minutes per day, lift weights at home or do short aerobics videos. Anything that works your muscles and heart is good for you.

Also, make sure you aren’t bored with exercise. Change up the machines you use at the gym. If you’re comfortable with only a few machines, change factors like speed or resistance. Listen to a book on tape or music, or watch television if you’re exercising indoors. If you prefer to exercise outside, take your pet or a friend with you so you can all get fit together.

Drinking (in Moderation)

Of course, the best thing you can drink to maintain a healthy body is water. Many studies have been done on how much water you should drink daily, but the answer varies depending on many factors.

While a glass of red wine is beneficial to your health, overindulging in alcohol is not wise! Whenever possible, drink in moderation, and always drink plenty of water when consuming alcoholic beverages.

See Your Doctor

Sometimes, weight loss doesn’t seem to happen no matter what we eat or how much we exercise. In these cases, factors like genetics, thyroid, or hormones may be to blame. For instance, if you’re a man with low testosterone, your hormone levels could be keeping you from peak physical performance. Women can have similar issues because of the imbalance of estrogen and other hormones.

See your doctor right away for a personalized nutrition plan if you suspect problems like these. If you need more information or want to schedule a consultation or appointment, Dr. Ferdinand Cabrera can be reached at his Genesis offices at 954-956-9556.

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The causes of disease can be complex, but one thing is clear – our bodies require proper nutrition to fight disease and maintain our health. The energy we need to stay healthy comes from the nutrients we absorb through the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Our bodies metabolize these nutrients to create energy and repair injuries. We absorb 100 percent of the necessary nutrients through the GI tract, making it the engine that fuels all the body’s functions.

The Effects of Age on the GI Tract

Proper nutrition depends on the integrity of the GI system and intestinal membranes. Unfortunately, the GI tract becomes dysfunctional as we age. This is partially due to our poor dietary habits, especially in the United States. Processed foods full of fillers prevent proper absorption of nutrients.

With increased age, our bodies also face increased toxicity, due to the absorption of toxins from items we consume and from the environment around us. Other factors that negatively impact the integrity of the GI tract include increased production of acid, more food allergies, and lower production of digestive enzymes in the pancreas.

Factors that Prevent Nutrition

Gluten sensitivity is big news these days. It is suspected that approximately 10 percent of the population in the United States suffers from gluten sensitivity. Even people who don’t have celiac disease – the condition where a person cannot tolerate gluten at all – can have reactions to gluten that prevent them from absorbing the nutrients their bodies need for healthy metabolic functioning.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one of four Americans suffers from some type of malabsorption issue. This statistic drives home the point that ordinary nutrition is not sufficient for a large number of Americans. Your body may not be getting the vital energy you need to stay disease free. Even if you take dietary supplements, a dysfunctional GI tract will prevent the full absorption of those nutrients.

How IV Nutrient Therapy Can Help

Combining ordinary nutrition with IV nutrients assures your body will receive 100 percent of the nutrients you need to maintain good health. IV nutrient therapy adds nutrients directly to the blood stream; it’s the most direct and effective method for delivering nutrition to the body. Based on a person’s needs, nutrients can be customized to provide maximum benefit. Nutrient therapy is also much faster than consuming nutrients orally, because the nutrients don’t need to move all the way down to your GI tract and be absorbed before your body can use them.

Nutrient therapy is used to treat many conditions, including diabetes, arthritis, chronic fatigue, and irritable bowel syndrome. Not only is it used to treat existing diseases, but it may prevent new conditions by reducing free radicals that contribute to cell death, and helping maintain healthy metabolic functioning.

Nutrient therapy can also improve your everyday quality of life. People use nutrient treatments for hangovers, to improve their skin, reduce stress, and keep them feeling young and energetic. For major or minor medical problems and for a better quality of life, IV nutrient therapy provides a direct source of the energy your body needs to stay healthy.

Dr. Ferdinand Cabrera is the founder and president of Genesis Health Institute, which provides expert treatment in Functional and Anti-Aging Medicine. He also has 33 years of experience as a general internist. Contact Dr. Ferdinand Cabrera at 954-561-3175, or via the Internet at www.ghinstitute.com.

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If you’re considering IV nutrient therapy, you may be wondering what symptoms and groups of people can benefit the most from it. While there are many practices that offer IV nutrient therapy for general health, at Genesis Health Institute, we use different combinations of nutrients to specifically target many different medical issues and symptoms. Common reasons patients seek IV nutrient therapy include:

• Recent gastric bypass surgery,
• Lactose intolerance,
• Irritable bowel syndrome,
• Diabetes,
• Arthritis,
• Chronic fatigue,
• Fibromyalgia,
• Coronary artery disease,
• Heavy metal toxicity,
• Before and after surgery of any kind, and
• Inflammatory disease such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.

Improve Beauty and Energy

Along with these issues, we have formulated nutrient “cocktails” to treat different symptoms, ranging from severe medical problems to everyday issues. One of our most popular treatments is Hangover Therapy, which helps hydrate the body and replenish nutrients lost to alcohol overindulgence. The result is a faster recovery from your hangover. Another popular cocktail is our Beautify Treatment, which is a mix of nutrients that will enhance collagen production to improve your skin texture.

Most Americans are constantly on the go. We suffer from high stress levels that can disrupt the healthy functioning of our bodies and minds. To combat the negative effects of stress, we offer the Executive Stress Treatment. This infusion contains a high concentration of vitamins C and D, and it replenishes amino acids to restore energy and balance.

For patients who want to feel young and healthy, we offer the Super Antioxidant cocktail, which removes free-radicals and prevents cellular aging. Other infusions can help remove heavy metals, such as mercury, from the body, or reduce the amount of plaque in the arteries, lowering the risk of a heart attack or a stroke.

General Health and Wellbeing

Even if you don’t have a specific diagnosis, IV nutrient therapy can help prevent disease and increase metabolic energy production to keep you disease free. IV Nutrient Therapy can also act as a potent agent for detoxifying the body and restoring cellular function. This is because the nutrients go directly into the bloodstream, allowing your body to absorb much higher levels of disease-fighting antioxidants that decrease cell death, and minimizing your body’s deterioration and illness.

The most common ingredients delivered through IV nutrient therapy are magnesium, B5, B complex, B12, folic acid, calcium, and vitamin C. All of these nutrients can be delivered in different concentrations and combinations to achieve optimum results for treating and preventing problems caused by the loss of metabolic function.

Interested in IV Nutrient Therapy?

IV nutrient therapies can improve the way you feel and how quickly you heal from illness. If you are interested in pursuing one of these therapies, find a qualified doctor who works from a safe, clean facility. Ask as many questions as you can to be sure you’re working with the right doctor for your needs.

When you receive therapy, ask detailed questions about the contents of your injection: Where and when was it manufactured? What is the expiration date? Never allow anyone to inject you with anything you have unanswered questions about. Most importantly, be sure to work with a doctor who specializes in nutrient therapy to get the best possible results.

Have more questions about IV nutrient therapy? I am Dr. Ferdinand Cabrera, the founder and president of Genesis Health Institute, which provides expert treatment in Functional and Anti-Aging Medicine. I have 33 years of experience as a general internist, and am available to answer any questions or concerns. Please contact me at 954-561-3175, or via the Internet at www.ghinstitute.com.

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When most people think about the Vampire Facelift or Facial, they remember Kim Kardashian crying in pain during her dramatic “reality show” procedure, which overdramatized the effects of the procedure by leaving her with a swollen and bloody face. The truth, however, is that this couldn’t be further from the real experience of having a Vampire Facelift and Facial performed by a medical professional.

The procedure begins by applying a numbing cream to the face to make the treatment a pain-free experience. Like every PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatment, we use the growth factors contained in your own blood to enhance volume to the face and create a significant improvement in your skin’s tone and texture.

The process involves using a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from your blood and then activating the growth factors contained in the PRP. These growth factors are injected into the face using tiny needles to stimulate collagen growth and add volume, along with the option of injecting a hyaluronic acid facial filler to subtly sculpt the face with more volume and to create a more radiant and youthful look.

We also use a technique called the Vampire Facial in coordination with the Facelift. The Vampire Facial involves a micro-needling roller or pen, which injects the same collagen stimulating growth factors to help generate cellular production directly to the dermis, drastically improving both skin tone and texture.

Because both applications are subtle, you totally avoid the risk of having an unnatural look after either procedure. The goal of both the Vampire Facelift and Facial is to create a smooth and vibrant appearance that is both natural and youthful.

You’re probably asking yourself whether or not this is the procedure for you. No matter your age, the procedure can significantly improve your appearance. In fact, having a Vampire Facelift and Facial regularly while you’re younger will reduce the need for more major procedures and surgeries later in life.

After the Vampire Facelift and Facial, your skin will continue to improve over the course of 3-4 months and the results will last for 1-2 years. It’s a perfect procedure to have done before a big event, like your wedding or high school reunion. Recovery is so short that you can return to work the next day.

The Vampire Facelift and Facial might sound scary but they’re actually an incredibly successful procedure no matter what your age or skin condition. Please call the Genesis Health Institute at 954-561-3175 to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Cabrera to discuss these and any other aesthetic procedures you may have questions about.

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I hope that everyone is starting the new year in good health and that you’re all setting positive goals for the year to come! This is the time of year when we are all thinking of ways to improve our health, our body, and our sex life. Enhanced sexual function is something that many people try to achieve through medication; but, there is another way to improve your sex life that doesn’t involve taking pills every day.

The procedure I’m talking about is called the P-Shot. Like every PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatment, we use your own blood to enhance blood flow to the penis and create a significant improvement in your sexual function. The process involves using a centrifuge to separate the platelet-rich plasma (PRP) from your blood, treating it with calcium, and injecting it into the penis in 5 different locations.

I know what you’re thinking, “that sounds painful!”; but, in fact, the process itself is painless and you will start seeing the results in just a few weeks. Even better than that, the results last between 12 and 18 months. You also don’t have to be concerned about side effects from PRP injections because it is just a refined form of your own blood. There are other procedures that inject silicone. Unfortunately, the cost of those procedures is high and they don’t improve erectile function.

Now, you’re probably asking yourself whether or not this is the procedure for you. No matter your age, the procedure can significantly improve your sexual function. Especially, if you’re struggling with erectile dysfunction or impotence caused by diabetes or certain medications; like anti-depressants and other psychotropic drugs, and blood pressure medications. It is also an effective treatment for Peyronie’s disease, which is a curvature of the penis caused by scar tissue that affects 3-4% of men.

If you’re wondering how safe this treatment is, consider that PRP has been used in several different medical fields, such as cosmetic surgery, dentistry, sports medicine and pain management for almost 30 years. The medical applications for PRP treatments continue to grow year after year. In the next article, we’ll discuss how PRP can be used for aesthetic purposes, such as minimizing acne scarring and increasing facial collagen formation.

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