My Colonoscopy: A “Pleasurable” Experience!
March is colorectal cancer awareness month, and this year I finally decided to call my friend, gastroenterologist Dr. Leo Treyzon, and confess that I had never undergone one before. Since the age of 50, I have been undergoing annual noninvasive stool tests to detect blood in the stools. In recent years, I have opted for the new Cologuard test, which not only detects the presence of occult hemoglobin but also offers qualitative detection of DNA markers associated with colorectal neoplasia. The test has an overall sensitivity of 92% to detect colorectal cancer at all stages and even some advanced precancerous lesions.
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Treatments for Hair Loss
Our second blog post on hair loss now focuses on the various treatments available for this condition. In medicine, it's essential to initially assess the potential causes of hair loss and prioritize addressing them. Hair loss often has multiple causes, so each factor must be taken into account.
As discussed in our previous post, nutrient deficiency plays a significant role in hair loss and skin aging.
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The Causes of Hair Loss
This month our blog will address a common medical issue which is hair loss and hair thinning. Hair loss has become a frequent concern among men and women alike as we age. Alopecia is the medical term used to qualify it.
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Dr. Fradin-Read's Supplement Regimen
Dr. Dominique Fradin-Read is happy to discuss here what she is taking on a regular basis and what could be a good recommendation for most patients. However, she encourages each person to check if this regimen is right for themselves.
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Prevention, Optimal Health, and Longevity: Part 3
In our previous newsletters, we reviewed the important role of prevention and a healthy lifestyle to reach optimal health. This month we will address the ultimate goal in life: longevity.
We remember that REALISM and PERSEVERANCE were essential words in our search for optimal health.
When it comes to longevity, two new words should come to our mind: HUMILITY and HOPE
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Prevention, Optimal Health, and Longevity: Part 2
This month we’ll address the topic of Optimal Health. As we develop the subject, we will need to be keep two words in mind:
REALISM and PERSEVERANCE
The Optimal Health Model is defined by the Office of Public Affairs as “the dynamic balance of physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual health.”
It is not far from the Loma Linda University motto that Dr Dominique Fradin-Read pursues in her daily practice: “To Make Man Whole.” And it is not surprising to find out that Loma Linda is one of the five blue zones in the world with the highest number of centenarians.
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Prevention, Optimal Health, and Longevity: Part 1
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure “
Despite the fact that Benjamin Franklin’s quotation was cited in a different context, it has been often used repeatedly in the field of medicine to emphasize the importance of disease prevention and early detection. The fundamental idea that preventing illnesses before they strike holds major benefits to patients and providers.
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What is Thalassotherapy?
However, the practice really became popular at the end of the 18th Century with the idea to use the water from the sea in the same way mineral waters were used inland; the term thalassotherapy was born. The name comes from the Greek “Thalassa” which means “sea-ocean.” It uses sea water and all its by-products to treat the body. It also includes the benefit of shore climate during a stay near the ocean.
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Bon Voyage! Vacation the French Way
This month, Dr. Dominique Fradin-Read is inviting you to follow her on her various trips to countries she visited, and to share her experience of what she called “her health vacation” combining rejuvenation treatments with various kinds of fun and unusual activities. She is happy to take you on tour with her.
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Peptides at VitaLifeMD
Dr. Read goes into more detail about different peptides offered at VitaLifeMD.
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Peptides and Exosomes for Anti-Aging and Wellness
We shall continue this month with our series on anti-aging and wellness. Several patients asked Dr. Dominique Fradin-Read to write an article about peptides and exosomes, two new forms of treatments that are now recognized among the most powerful agents to address age-related conditions and help slow down the process of aging.
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All about Metformin
To continue with our focus on health span and anti-aging, Dr. Dominique Fradin-Read will address a very interesting topic: What do we know about metformin and its protective effects for anti-aging? Should everyone take the medicine for this purpose?
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Zero-Radiation Imaging Technology
To continue with our series on prevention and anti-aging, we will address a special topic: a new zero-radiation imaging technology to visualize the whole body.
We want to review what is new in disease diagnostic and how this can help detect early-stage conditions that can easily be treated before they get worse or it is too late. New imaging tools are now emerging that can identify through noninvasive, no contrast added, state-of-the art MRI technology a clear vision of your full body. With no radiation involved you will get images from head to toes of all your organs.
Several companies are offering these Full Body Scans and Dr. Fradin-Read wants to share the experience that she and some patients had so far with various tests.
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New Peptides for Insulin Sensitivity
In our series of VitaLifeMD blogs focusing on health span and “anti-aging,” we started talking about the importance of maintaining a good weight as we get older in order to avoid the health risks linked to insulin resistance and/or leptin resistance. We reviewed some lifestyle modifications that can help optimize metabolic functions.
This month we will address the role of your providers to help you achieve your goal, with a particular focus on some new peptides that positively impact insulin sensitivity and satiety, and we will present some of our success stories.
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Maintaining a Good Weight with Age
This month and next month, our series of VitaLifeMD posts focusing on health span and anti-aging will address tthe importance of maintaining a good weight as we get older, with the goal of avoiding the health risks linked to insulin resistance and/or leptin resistance.
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December is the month of Joy and Celebration
I will take a break from the educational goal of our monthly blogs and will reflect on some important medical news that happened in 2022. In this issue, I want to give recommendations for everyone to spend a wonderful Holiday Season and enjoy precious moments with family and loved ones.
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Anti-aging and prevention
Let’s now talk about nutrition and what food should we include in our diet to protect our health as we age.
Research has consistently shown that anti-aging foods, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and lean proteins support brain, heart, muscle, and skin health. In contrast, sugary soft drinks, sweets, fast foods, and other ultra-processed, non-nutritional foods can negatively affect our health over time.
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The New Dunedin Pace of Aging Test
The word “anti-aging” is a little bit presumptuous as we all know that it is impossible to turn off the chronological clock. The questions are: what can we do to slow down the biological changes that occur in our body overtime, and how can we optimize our health and improve our vitality as we get older?
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This month, Dr. Read wants to remind you to get your breast cancer test scheduled and review a few key lifestyle choices that may help reduce your risk of the disease.
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New hair loss peptide protocol
Hair loss can be a troublesome medical condition for both men and women. Over the past few years, we have experienced an increase in visits from our patients concerned about hair shedding as well as concerns that they are seeing a reduced rate of new hair growth.
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