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Hair restoration therapy is a treatment for individuals who are experiencing hair loss. There are several different hair restoration options out there. Regenerative Medical Institute offers natural treatment plans that stimulate hair regrowth and help our patients regain confidence. 

What is the difference between hair restoration and hair transplantation?

Hair restoration therapies consist of topical and oral medication or therapy to stimulate hair regrowth. Hair transplants often require a local anesthesia because the process is more surgical. Hair follicles from thicker hair growth are taken and implanted in scalp areas that are balding. 

What are some different hair restoration treatment options?

Regenerative Medical Institute offers different hair restoration therapies that are also used to treat other conditions. 

Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy

Platelet-Rich Plasma, also known as PRP, is a painless process where platelets are concentrated from a blood sample. The platelets are then injected into the body tissue that needs attention, and the healing process is accelerated through the body’s healing mechanisms. PRP can also be used for sexual rejuvenation and skin rejuvenation. When platelets are injected into the scalp, hair growth is stimulated through an increase in the hair follicles’ blood supply. 

GHK-Cu

GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring copper peptide found in human plasma, saliva, and urine. Levels of this copper complex in the body decline with age. GHK-Cu blocks the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) that has been associated with restricting hair growth. It has other benefits in the body including healing wounds, providing anti-inflammatory effects, and stimulating collagen. 

Thymosin B4

Thymosin is a hormone that stimulates the development of T cells. T cells are a type of white blood cell and part of the immune system that help protect the body from various ailments. Not only does it support the immune system, it helps in healing wounds and scars, and helps in the regrowth of hair when paired with PRP therapy. 

Which hair restoration treatment is best for me? 

At Regenerative Medical Institute, we are committed to creating a personalized approach to your hair restoration treatment plan. Schedule a free consultation through our website or call us at 877-573-3737. We are here to answer questions you may have. 

The fluctuation of hormone levels plays a major role in how we feel throughout the year. Hormonal imbalances can be brought on by a number of factors, including lifestyle choices and experiences. Read on to learn some of the ways the changes in seasons affect hormones.

How does cold weather impact hormones?

Melatonin 

Melatonin is a hormone that plays a role in sleep patterns, and it is influenced by amounts of light and dark. During winter months, levels of melatonin are elevated in response to fewer daylight hours. This can result in sleepiness and lower body temperatures. 

Menstrual Cycle

As temperatures drop and daylight hours are shortened, the endocrine system and thyroid tend to work more slowly. This impacts an individual’s hormone levels, and those who menstruate can experience longer period cycles. 

Sex Drive

The reduced sunlight and shorter days impact testosterone levels. Testosterone levels often decrease in men during colder months, resulting in low libido. Other symptoms of low testosterone include loss of muscle mass and fatigue. 

Thyroid Function

The thyroid is a gland responsible for producing hormones that impact metabolism. In cold weather, thyroid hormone levels are typically higher to help the body maintain its temperature. High levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) can cause symptoms in the body such as low mood, weight gain, and brain fog. 

How does warm weather impact hormones?

Vitamin D

Vitamin D levels tend to rise in warmer months in response to UV light. Although it is called Vitamin D, it is actually a hormone produced by the kidneys. This hormone helps to regulate the body’s immune system and plays an important role in bone health.

Cortisol

Cortisol levels tend to elevate in the summer compared to the winter. One of the reasons for this is the body’s stress response to hot conditions. Elevated levels of cortisol can result in irritability, headache, and high blood pressure, amongst other symptoms. 

Menopause

Women going through menopause can experience more intense symptoms as the outside temperatures increase. Fluctuating hormone levels affect the body’s temperature control, making it more sensitive to heat, and triggering hot flashes. 

Treatment

Dr. Orbeck is dedicated to helping patients live their best lives by addressing hormonal imbalances and treating associated symptoms. At Regenerative Medical Institute, we offer a number of treatment options for patients, including bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. To request a free consultation or to schedule an appointment, visit our website or call 877-573-3737.

What is chronic pain?

Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts over three months, and it can affect all areas of the body. It may come and go, or exist all the time. Chronic pain does not only hurt the body, it can have negative impacts on the brain. Chronic pain is a common condition that affects millions of adults in the United States, and it is one of the most common reasons for individuals to seek medical care. 

How does chronic pain affect the brain?

There are a number of psychological effects that chronic pain has on the brain. 

Mood and Emotions

Individuals who experience chronic pain have a higher risk for mental health conditions because of hormonal imbalance. When the body is in pain, stress hormones are released. Chronic pain causes cortisol to remain at elevated levels, which can cause irritability or anger. Experiencing chronic pain can also impact everyday life. Individuals may be limited in their ability to work, spend time with family and friends, and participate in activities that bring joy, thus causing additional stress. Over time the impacts of chronic pain could lead to anxiety and depression. 

Brain Structure

Chronic pain has been linked to a reduced volume of grey matter in the brain. Grey matter is the area of the brain that controls learning, attention, and memory amongst other functions. Chronic pain changes structural and functional components in the brain, which leads to changes in bodily functions as well. 

Sleep

Insomnia is a common complication of chronic pain. Pain can make it difficult to fall asleep at night, and can prevent deep sleep due to wakings in the middle of the night. Poor sleep patterns also have a negative impact on the brain. Sleep restores the brain by removing toxins that build up during waking hours, and it regenerates parts of the brain to help it function optimally. 
You don’t have to live with chronic pain.

At Regenerative Medical Institute, we offer a number of treatment options to manage pain naturally. Visit our website to explore options, or schedule a free consultation by calling 877-573-3737.

Acoustic Pressure Wave Therapy (APWT) is a modern, non-invasive procedure using mechanical stimulation to encourage natural healing processes in the body. It is an FDA registered therapy for pain reduction and increased blood flow. 

How does Acoustic Pressure Wave Therapy Work? 

Acoustic Pressure Wave Therapy uses specific ranges of frequency, energy, and pressure, stimulating metabolism and enhancing circulation which leads to optimizing healing and pain management in the body. 

What is Acoustic Pressure Wave Therapy used for? 

Improve Blood Flow

Acoustic Pressure Wave Therapy creates new blood vessels through a process called neovascularization. As blood flow improves, oxygen increases in cells and tissue, allowing them to recover more efficiently from damage and inflammation. 

Manage Pain

Acoustic Pressure Wave Therapy is a natural method for treating pain. By promoting blood circulation in targeted areas, this treatment reduces swelling and healing time. It also helps oxygen and nutrients reach areas of the body faster, resulting in accelerated cell regeneration.

Treat Dermatological Issues

Due to its healing abilities, Acoustic Pressure Wave Therapy helps to treat a number of skin conditions such as acne, dry skin, cellulite, stretch marks, and varicose veins. This process uses pulsation on the skin surface to reduce scar tissue, initiate collagen production, and restore firmness. 

Treat Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction is a common issue that impacts men as they age. Acoustic Pressure Wave Therapy helps increase blood flow to the penis while treating urological pain and vascular disorders. This treatment also creates new blood vessels in the penile tissue, which enables patients to achieve and maintain firm erections. 

What are some of the benefits of Acoustic Pressure Wave Therapy?

This innovative technology has a number of benefits for patients, including: 

• Reduced Pain and Swelling
• It is minimally invasive
• No anesthesia
• Little to no downtime

At Regenerative Medical Institute, we offer APWT as an intimate wellness treatment option for men. To find out if this treatment is right for you, or to explore some of our other services, please schedule a free consultation through our website.  

EmpowerRF by InMode is a safe and effective treatment option for women’s health and wellness. This multi-functional platform provides neuromuscular re-education to treat conditions that many women experience, including the following: 

• Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI)
• Sexual Dysfunction
• Weak Pelvic Floor
• Vaginal Dryness
• Vulva Pain

How does EmpowerRF work? 

EmpowerRF uses radiofrequency (RF) energy and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to address different health concerns in women. Different treatment options are described below.

Empower with VTone

Empower with VTone is an FDA-cleared technology that provides gentle, intravaginal EMS that rehabilitates weak pelvic floor muscles and addresses urinary incontinence. 

Empower with Morpheus8V

Empower with Morpheus8V provides a wide range of customized solutions, including help with lubrication and boosting collagen. This technology is a fast and effective radiofrequency technology, and the handpiece is specially designed for intravaginal RF microneedling. 

Empower with FormaV

Empower with FormaV is a comfortable and versatile treatment that provides deep heating for tissue remodeling and real-time temperature control. This RF technology allows practitioners to customize solutions for patients and improve tissue health.

Empower with Aviva

Empower with Aviva is a minimally invasive technology that is safe and takes less than 20 minutes. This treatment is designed for focused body reshaping, and a procedure known as scarless labiaplasty. 

What are some of the benefits of EmpowerRF treatments? 

EmpowerRF treatments leave most patients with immediate improvements. These treatments address feminine well-being to help patients: 

• Improve stress urinary incontinence (SUI)
• Improve vaginal dryness 
• Strength vaginal muscles
• Enhance lubrication with painful intercourse

To find out if this treatment is right for you, schedule a free consultation through our website, or call 877-573-3737.

When someone is described as “hormonal”, what does this mean exactly? The Merriam- Webster definition of the term states, exhibiting behavior characteristic of increasing or fluctuating hormone levels. Hormones are chemical messengers that send signals throughout the body and impact various bodily processes and functions, including mood regulation. When people experience mood swings (intense, often abrupt changes in their emotional state), imbalanced and/or fluctuating hormones often play a role in this occurrence. 

Mental health issues, mood disorders, and hormones are interconnected. Hormone imbalance can lead to a number of symptoms that affect an individual’s mental health. Read on to learn about how different hormones affect the brain. 

Cortisol 

Cortisol is known as the stress hormone. While cortisol levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day, there are times when an imbalance of cortisol can impact the brain and body response. Acute stress, better known as fight or flight, is signaled by cortisol. This process is meant to be short-lived, where the body and mind return to a normal state after a perceived threat. However, acute stress becomes chronic stress when the fight or flight response is activated often and for extended periods of time. Frequent mental stressors can lead to concerns such as depression and anxiety. 

Estrogen 

Estrogen is closely linked to emotional well-being, especially in women. A slight imbalance of estrogen can impact emotional changes that result in irritability, mood swings, depression, and anxiety. Estrogen is also connected to the regulation of serotonin and dopamine, two neurotransmitters that impact mood, happiness, and pleasure. Low levels of serotonin and dopamine can result in sleepiness and a lack of motivation. 

Testosterone

A decline in testosterone levels is a common side effect of aging. Low testosterone levels cause physical symptoms that can be emotionally distressing. Some physical symptoms of low testosterone include low energy, low libido, erectile dysfunction, and obesity. These symptoms can impact an individual’s mental state, causing irritability, mood swings, and depression. 

Treatment

Regenerative Medical Institute offers complete hormone care to treat symptoms of hormonal imbalance. Visit our website to schedule a free consultation. 

Prior to getting hormone treatments, it’s important to share information with your doctor to determine the best treatment option(s) and ensure the most effective outcomes. 

Before Your Appointment

Prior to scheduling a doctor’s appointment, be sure to research providers and contact a medical professional who specializes in hormonal imbalances. Consider bringing the following information to your appointment: 

• Symptoms: Track the symptoms you are experiencing. Include details such as when and how often they occur, their severity, plus any other observations and/or patterns you notice.
• Medications: List the medications you are currently taking. Include prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and supplements, plus the amount and frequency of each. 
• Questions: Keep a notepad with questions to ask your doctor. You can write down your answers during your appointment. 

Before Starting Treatment

Hormone levels are measured through a blood sample to identify specific imbalances. At Regenerative Medical Institute, Dr. Orbeck also assesses key factors for each of his patients, including genetics, environment, and lifestyle. This allows him to develop a personalized hormone treatment plan with the most effective impact. 

Adjusting to Treatment

Patients typically notice an improvement with their symptoms within a few days to a few weeks of treatment, depending on the hormone(s) given. In many cases, improved mood, increased energy, reduced joint pain, and better sleep, sexual function, and cognitive function are reported as noticeable changes. 

Side effects can occur as a result of starting bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and they generally go away with time. Dr. Orbeck will assess any needed adjustments to the treatment plan at follow up appointments. 

To schedule a free consultation or to make an appointment for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, please visit our website or call 877-573-3737.