Day: May 25, 2022

Hormones flow throughout our bodies in a detailed and organized fashion, communicating between each cell to maintain function. Decreased or unregulated hormones negatively affect our mood, growth, appetite, immune system, cognition, skin, and libido. At Boston Direct Health, board-certified physician Dr. Steven Zivich can help get your system back on track using hormone balancing treatment. …

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Understanding What They Are and How to Cope with Them Understanding What They Are and How to Cope with Them   If you are experiencing a mental health disorder, you’re not alone. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) , in 2020: 21% (52.9 million) U.S. adults experienced mental illness. 5.6% of them …

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Stress is your body’s natural reaction to harmful situations, both real or perceived. You feel it when your workload gets overwhelming, when you get an unexpected bill in the mail, and when you’re navigating relationship difficulties. According to the American Institute of Stress : 77% of people experience stress that impacts their physical health 73% …

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You should get a functional health coach if: You’re one of the 60% of Americans with at least one chronic disease  (40% have two or more) You’re among the 91% of patients who said they need more help with chronic pain management . You are one of the 94% of Americans whose daily routine doesn’t …

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If you’re crashing only hours after eating breakfast, it’s probably because of what you ate. Your first meal of the day can set the tone for how you’ll feel later on. While our post about nutrition myths  and misconceptions debunks breakfast as the most important meal of the day, what you eat still matters. Unfortunately, …

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A long-term balanced diet consists of the right amount of protein, fats, and carbs for your unique body type and lifestyle. Since March is national nutrition month, we wanted to discuss a few fallacies about the food that fuels our bodies. Understanding these common nutrition myths can help you rethink what you’re putting into your …

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Many things can affect the skin around your arms as you age, from weight fluctuation to genetics. These things can cause flabby arms that you may not want or even dislike their appearance. Opus Plasma can help reduce the appearance of these issues by using RF energy. Board-certified family physician Dr. Steven Zivich and the …

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Planks, not crunches, are the best exercise for abs and overall core strength. There are many mysteries that go unsolved in life, now we finally have a definitive answer to the question “which abdominal exercise is the most effective?”. Forget about endlessly crunching your way to a stronger core – because your abdominal muscles work …

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Getting older can suck. Enduring the symptoms of menopause is a key reason why. When women’s bodies begin this transition, they can experience everything from emotional shifts, vaginal dryness, muscle and joint aches and pains, and the frequent need to pee, to name a few. Luckily, the symptoms of menopause are treatable. There’s no reason …

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Are you worried about loose skin, fine lines, facial aging, acne, stretch marks, or wrinkles? RF (radio frequency) Microneedling with Morpheus8 is your dermatological solution. RF microneedling is a minimally invasive, outpatient skin tightening treatment that helps you achieve youthful, glowing skin. It’s considered a standard treatment for many skin-related issues. Since 1995, RF microneedling …

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