How does protein become muscle? First, enzymes in your stomach and small intestines break ingested protein down to peptides and then amino acids. The amino acids get absorbed and go to the liver which propels the amino acids into the bloodstream. Exercise causes micro tears in muscle fibers that signal your immune system to send […]
Do you know how many units of Botox other doctors inject? Current recommendations of Botox are 15 units per site (forehead, between eyebrows, and crow’s feet) for most patients. The usual price is $15/unit thus $225/site. On March 18th we will reduce this to $13/unit. This means most sites will be improved for only $195! […]
Recently one of the heavily advertised liposuction procedures has ceased to exist. A “trade-named” facelift procedure that is a shortcut on a traditional facelift continues to be popular through infomercials. Regarding the liposuction, why does a surgical procedure that many people underwent suddenly stop? Well, the national company that owned that “proprietary” procedure went out […]
Nine percent of women have some form of iron deficiency. Many times it is easily treated through diet, supplements, or physician visits. The key is to recognize the symptoms and have your iron levels tested. Ten Signs of Iron Deficiency General fatigue from lack of enough blood cells. Difficulty focusing due to depressed neurotransmitter synthesis. […]
43 million women are affected by heart disease, the number one killer of women. There are differences between the way heart disease affects men and women. It tends to occur in women 7-8 years later than in men and women are five years older on average than men when they experience a first heart attack. […]
Do you know how many units of Botox other doctors inject? Current recommendations of Botox are 15 units per site (forehead, between eyebrows, and crow’s feet) for most patients. The usual price is $15/unit thus $225/site. On February 18th we will reduce this to $13/unit. This means most sites will be improved for only $195! […]
Winter may seem to last forever but is the perfect time to begin laser hair removal treatments. From now until the end of February, sign up for 50% off the price of six treatments. We encourage you to bring a friend or family member to take advantage of this special. Our LightSheer Diode Laser is […]
With the recent interest in Greek yogurt it presents an opportunity to review the benefits of yogurt. It is a tasty food to add protein to your diet. Yogurt is good for the digestive tract by helping to achieve a natural balance of organisms. A Tufts University study found additionally yogurt may help with intestinal […]
FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DON’T KNOW, the Super Bowl is this Sunday with the Seattle Seahawks playing the Denver Broncos in New York (actually the stadium is in New Jersey). Being a big football fan, this is one of my favorite days of the year. Aside from the football, friends, family, and food make […]
Each year Cincinnati Magazine devotes an issue to an exclusive list of tri-state physicians who set the standard for providing top notch care to their patients. These physicians receive this honor based on the results of a survey sent out to more than 5,000 local doctors. Dr. McKenna has been voted by his peers numerous […]
