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Skin Cycling
What is skin-cycling? You’ve probably heard this term used by celebrities and skin care gurus. Essentially, skin cycling is a skin-care routine that allows for a break period during the week, so that your skin can repair itself after using certain products. Experts and influencers alike have said it can help prevent irritation and inflammation, plus it saves product usage and therefore cost, without compromising results. The great thing about skin cycling is you may already be doing it daily without even realizing it! It creates a routine that allows you to designate a night to a different active ingredient such as exfoliants or retinols, followed by a recovery period for the next two days. On these next two recovery days you want to focus more on hydrating and nourishing your skin. The idea of rest days between using these active ingredients is key to how beneficial skin cycling can…
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Galleri Cancer Detection Test | MCED
Did you know that around 70% of cancer deaths are caused due to failure in early detection? Moreover, 50% of cancers reach an advanced stage when diagnosed. Patients diagnosed earlier with cancers are not only more likely to survive but experience better treatment, care, and quality of life. To promote early cancer diagnosis, advanced, faster, and better diagnostic strategies are being developed, and one of them is the Galleri cancer test. The Galleri test is one of the simplest cancer detection tests that can detect over 50 types of cancers from a simple blood test. An American Biotech company, Grail, launched the Galleri blood test. The Galleri test is also called the Galleri multi-cancer early detection (MCED). In this article, we will discuss everything related to the Galleri test, including how the test works, how Galleri test results are interpreted, their cost, accuracy, how to order the test, and more….
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PDO Thread Face Lift
Are you cautious about your uneven, wrinkled facial appearance? Do you want a contoured well-defined face and remove skin laxity? Then this article is for you. Get ready to give your face a fresh and youthful appearance with the PDO Thread Face Lift procedure. In this article, we have covered everything you need to know about PDO Thread Lift. What Is PDO Thread Face Lift? PDO thread lift, also known as thread lift or threading face lift, is a non-surgical or minor surgical FDA-cleared procedure that tightens and defines your face and neck areas using temporary dissolvable sutures (stitches) known as Polydiaxonone (PDO) threads. PDO thread face lift can be performed anywhere on your face or neck areas. They can include: Lip thread lift Jawline thread lift or jawline PDO threads. Under eye thread lift Neck thread lift Forehead thread lift Nose thread lift So, if you wish to get…
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The truth about Botox and Dysport
Worry lines, frown lines, laugh or smile lines, crow’s feet …these are all “dynamic” wrinkles caused from years of living and using facial muscles to show expression. The more emotion we show…the deeper the wrinkles and lines can be. Botox® injections can safely and effectively soften lines and reduce wrinkles. Botox® and Dysport are also known as “cosmetic denervation” – a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that many patients have come to depend on to show results within as few as 7 days. Botox is not magic, but a cosmetic treatment that may be the right choice for you to treat those stubborn, persistent wrinkles and lines and restore a bit of “youthfulness” in this age of “appearance consciousness.” What would it mean to you if you were wrinkle line FREE? Or how great would it feel to actually Look as Young as You Feel? Well it’s all possible. In fact, Dr….
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Are you protected against Covid-19 after infection or vaccination?
Do you know that in people aged 65+ the mRNA vaccines have a vaccine efficacy rate of between 61% to 95% with an average of 86%? So for people aged 65+, on average 14% are not protected even after full vaccination? Now you can get peace of mind with the new Siemens RBD S1 antibody test. One simple blood draw at our office and you get results in a few days. You will know if you have neutralizing antibodies or not. You may overestimate the level of protection and take fewer precautions placing you or a loved one at risk. Know if you indeed have neutralizing antibodies. Click here to book you test and simple blood draw at Azani Medical Spa. SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein and Neutralizing Antibody Targeting the right antibody can have a major impact on understanding patient immune response. Why use a SARS-CoV-2 antibody assay that targets the…
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CBD what you need to know
Dr. Monica Gavin, owner and medical director of Azani Medical Spa in Bethlehem Pennsylvania, has research the CBD market for the best options. It is important that potential CBD buyers are educated buyers, since the quality of the CBD varies greatly. After reading Dr. Gavin’s blog post, feel free to email her with any questions you may have at [email protected] or visit www.AzaniMedicalSpa.com WHAT IS CBD? The more that we learn about Cannabis sativa, the more fascinating this medicinal plant becomes. For years, THC was the only cannabinoid widely available on the market, and then CBD came along. CBD, short for cannabidiol, is one of many cannabinoids, or molecules produced uniquely by the cannabis family. Unlike tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, the primary psychoactive element in marijuana), CBD is non-psychoactive, meaning it doesn’t have a strong effect on cognitive brain activity and doesn’t cause the “high” associated with marijuana. Every variety of the cannabis…
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Hormone Replacement at Azani Medical Spa FAQ in Bethlehem, Easton and Allentown
If you are reading this article, I want to congratulate you on making the decision to invest in yourself to feel and look your best! Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is the main pillar of anti-aging medicine. Combined with good nutrition, medical-grade supplements, exercise and stress reduction, you can live the healthiest life possible. To make your BHRT therapy as smooth as possible, here is a list of the most frequently asked questions. We ask that you read it and keep it handy as a reference. Thank you for choosing Dr. Gavin and Azani Medical Spa for your wellness and aesthetic needs! I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT DR. GAVIN’S EDUCATION CREDENTIALS AND WHERE SHE ATTENDED MEDICAL SCHOOL? American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine 2004 Diplomate, Anti-Aging Medicine: Anti-Aging and Regenerative medicine, medical wellness, preventive medicine, genetic testing, genomics, nutraceuticals, adult peripheral stem cell collection, storage and treatment, nutrition, exercise,…
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Testosterone replacement for men
Dr. Monica Carezani Gavin has been providing testosterone replacement therapy for men for the past 10 years at Azani Medical Spa in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. My patients come with symptoms of fatigue, poor libido, inability to do work outs as before, and mood issues, among many others. With the patient history, symptoms, and laboratory (blood or saliva) data for their hormones levels, we put together a plan for overall hormone replacement. We monitor the results, and adjust as necessary. The hormone replacement can be done with pills, creams, and intramuscular weekly injections at home, depending on needs and patient preference. Androgen deficiency in the aging male, ADAM for short, is also known as andropause, affects about 1 in 200 men. As men grow older, levels of free testosterone decrease and estrogen levels increase, leading to a many symptoms, including: Low libido, erectile dysfunction, decreased muscle mass, weight gain, depression, reduced cognitive…
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