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Prolozone Vs Cortisone Injections

Prolozone Vs Cortisone

Chronic pain interferes with day-to-day activities and drastically lowers the quality of life. People suffering from persistent pain are left with nothing but a long prescription of painkiller medications. To ease the suffering, there are some more advanced treatment options namely steroid injections and ozone prolotherapy. Steroid injections have been administered for quite some time for severe pain management, however, prolozone injection is a new entry in the field of chronic pain management. The analgesic effect of the therapies is utilized best in the following conditions:

  • Chronic neck pain
  • Low back pain/sciatica
  • Arthritis (knee osteoarthritis)
  • Shoulder pain and frozen shoulder
  • Degenerative disc disease

Here we shall discuss how a prolozone injection differs from a steroid injection.

The main aim of both therapies is to bring about pain relief but how they achieve it differs significantly.

Composition

A cortisone injection, as the name indicates, comprises cortisone whereas you will find ozone and oxygen inside a prolozone injection.

Mechanism Of Action

The commonly used cortisone injection is quick in diminishing pain as it effectively removes inflammation from the injury/affected site.

On the other hand, a prolozone injection falls under regenerative medicine and has multiple positive impacts on the body which include:

Joint Pain

Case studies suggest that prolozone injections are effective in alleviating joint pain especially when intra-articular injections are given.

Soft Tissue Regeneration

Prolozone injections are considered superior because, unlike, steroid injections, induce the repair of soft tissues. This very injection is effective in halting the process of cartilage breakdown (due to underlying disease).

Contrary to this, steroid administration may increase this breakdown.

Moreover, the ozone injections also lead to an increase in the rate of ligament and tendon repair of the body. The ultimate result of these effects is strengthened ligaments and robust ligaments/tendons.

Research shows solid improvements in pain and mobility by the use of both therapies, however, prolozone therapy might have a slight advantage.

Joint Strength

You can notice subtle improvements in joint strength with prolozone injections which is missing in a steroid shot.

Adverse Effects

Asteroid injection might also diminish circulation to the affected areas. No such adverse effect is observed with a prolozone injection.

If you are looking for prolozone in The Villages, contact Legacy Clinic of chiropractic at 352-259-0024. Dr. Aaron Perry is a certified doctor of oriental medicine and trained in prolozone injections.

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Acupoint Injections

What Are Acupoint Injections?

Acupoint injections are an infusion of herbs and homeopathy mixed with nutritional supplements. This treatment carries sterile substances injected into the acupuncture points to promote, restore, and retain health. It also helps in palliative care, acupuncture anesthesia, pain management, and disease prevention. This injection is not a substitute for traditional acupuncture but an adjunctive treatment that may help to heal. These injections treat common conditions such as headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, low back pain, hip pain, foot pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, sciatica, Achilles tendinitis, etc.

HOW DO THESE INJECTIONS WORK?

Acupuncture helps manipulate the qi meridians directly. This therapy removes blocks and mobilizes the energy in the meridians, which communicate with the nervous system to release the feel-good hormones. This therapy also calms the yang energy (fatigue) or stimulates the yin energy (swelling)

Emotions and mental functions are also the components of qi, i.e., the body’s vital energy and blood. Acupoint injections injected at the acupuncture points are more beneficial than subcutaneous injections, as the patient experiences the cumulative benefits of acupuncture and the healing properties of the infusion. We use Traumeel and Zeel injections for the treatment.

What Is Traumeel Injection?

This injection is a non-cortisone treatment that eases musculoskeletal pain. It is a safe alternative to corticosteroids and NSAIDs. Traumeel is a homeopathic solution composed of natural botanical and mineral extracts. This treatment is available for injections, drops, tablets, ointments, and gels.

What Is Zeel Injection?

Zeel is a homeopathic remedy for pain, stiffness, and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, arthrosis, and rheumatic joint diseases.

Zeel Injection

Who Is Qualified to Perform the Acupoint Injection Therapy?

Only a licensed acupuncturist certified in Acupoint Injection Therapy can administer this treatment.

How Many Treatments Are Required?

Most patients feel the benefits of the treatment immediately, but certain conditions may require multiple treatment sessions.

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Acupuncture Can Help Metabolism

The practice of inserting thin needles at specific points on the body is called acupuncture. These needles stimulate crucial nerves that regulate the body’s metabolism and energy.

An acupuncturist focuses on the excretory and endocrine systems to promote weight loss. Kidneys regulate water retention while the endocrine system maintains hormonal balance.

They give treatment to points related to the thyroid and spleen. The thyroid gland regulates the metabolic rate while the spleen monitors fluid levels.

They treat the adrenal glands and ovaries too. The adrenal produces hormones to regulate the metabolism, blood pressure, immune system, response to stress, etc.

The ovaries secrete estrogen and progesterone. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and menopause occur because of these hormones.

The Treatment

They insert acupuncture needles to the depth of a few centimeters or 1/4 inches into the epidermis. The depth depends on the style of acupuncture.

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HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE HELP LOSE WEIGHT?

The treatment regulates hormone production, optimizes digestion, improves metabolism, suppresses appetite, reduces inflammation, reduces water retention while optimizing other bodily functions. All these corrections lead to weight loss.

Besides these treatments, dietary interventions help you stay mentally and physically healthy during the weight loss journey.

The lifestyle interventions keep you active with exercise and other physical activities. The aim is to prevent boredom while keeping the person mentally strong and committed to the goal.

The holistic interventions lend emotional, physical, social, and spiritual support to promote wellbeing.

The Takeaway

There is no one size fits approach to weight loss. It helps to work with the acupressurist or health care professional to find out what works for you.

Acupressure is Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that can bring many positive health benefits, including weight loss.

Always look for a licensed acupuncturist certified in Acupuncture Therapy to help you on your weight loss journey.

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How Acupuncture Can Help Neuropathy

What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a branch of traditional Chinese medicine. The practitioner inserts thin needles into the body at the acupuncture points to stimulate the central nervous system. They palpitate these needles to stimulate the flow of neurochemicals that flow into the brain, spinal cord, and muscles. These secretions stimulate the body’s natural healing abilities promoting emotional and physical well-being.

What Is Neuropathy?

Neuropathy is damage to the nervous system. Mainly, it affects the peripheral nervous system that sends information from the spinal cord and brain to the rest of the body. Peripheral neuropathy may be because of genetics, injury, hormonal imbalance, or disorder in an organ. Meaning, that some people may suffer from neuropathy because they have inherited this disorder from their parents. While others suffer from lifestyle, diseases like diabetes.

There are a hundred types of peripheral neuropathy with their symptoms and prognosis.

We classify them as;

Motor Neuropathy is damage to the nerves controlling the body’s muscles. It may affect the mouth, impairing the ability to talk and eat or locomotion and movement using the arms and legs.

Sensory Neuropathy – Sensory nerves control the sense of touch, pain, and temperature. Sensory neuropathy impairs all of them.

Autonomic Nerve Neuropathy – Autonomic nerves control the involuntary function of the body such as breathing, blinking, heartbeat, etc. Damage to autonomic nerves can be fatal.

Combination Neuropathies

A patient may suffer from a mix of the neuropathies mentioned above such as sensory-motor neuropathy.

How can Acupuncture Help Neuropathy?

The symptoms of neuropathy, such as muscle weakness, twitching, cramps, numbness, loss of sensation, etc; can be treated with acupuncture. The practitioner inserts the needles into the pressure points to stimulate the nervous system. This action releases the body’s natural painkillers such as endorphin into the muscles, brain, and spine. These secretions not only change the way the body responds to chronic pain. They also restore nerve damage. Research confirms the benefits of acupuncture as an alternative treatment for neuropathic patients and acupuncture can help neuropathy.

Reference

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17355547/ – Schröder S, Liepert J, Remppis A, Greten JH. Acupuncture treatment improves nerve conduction in peripheral neuropathy. Eur J Neurol. 2007 Mar;14(3):276-81. DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-1331.2006.01632.x. PMID: 17355547.

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The Global Weight Loss Program at Legacy Clinic

The Global Weight Loss Program

What if we told you; that just by eating differently, you will see visible changes in your body? That too, in 10 days? We bring you a program that resets hormones and metabolism.

How Does the Program Work?

Your brain controls the secretion of hormones. There are two types of hormones released in the bloodstream after every meal – fat burning and fat storage.

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The type of food you eat affects the functioning of these hormones. The Global Weight Loss Drops program recommends a specific protocol for what and when to eat it. This science-based protocol heals your cells and improves the body’s metabolism.

Global Weight Loss Drops enhance the production of fat-burning hormones. These drops reduce the production of fat-storing hormones. Besides this, the Liquid Nutrition System helps nourish the body leading to increased metabolism and energy.

It provides the body with the proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals required for cellular regeneration while triggering weight loss. It also reduces weight loss resistance as the body is receiving optimum nutrition.

Diet management ensures specific minerals are in your diet to ensure the success of this program. So now, when you know, you don’t have to starve yourself but only switch your diet. What should you eat?

Sign on to the Global Weight Loss System to learn about these foods. Food is like a switch. You can turn the fat burning On or OFF. You follow a specific eating plan that comprises “good” food that resets your metabolism and hormones. You will eat salads, chicken, fish, vegetables, and liquid nutritional supplements that satiate your appetite and promote a feeling of fullness. This diet helps your body shed weight and heal.

Key Takeaway

So, sign on to lose weight and gain the body you always dreamed of having! The Global Weight Loss Drops harness the power of your hypothalamus and re-program it to help rebalance the fat-burning and fat-storing hormones. These drops also reduce cravings by metabolizing the stored fat. As you consume fewer calories than you burn, they metabolize the stored fat, leading to weight loss.

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Increased Energy, Better Sleep!

Our weight loss program will definitely help you achieve your weight loss goals and get you back to skinny once again! But that is not the best part of the program according to those participating. 

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The greatest thing about our weight loss program in The Villages is how it makes you feel. Everyone wants to lose weight and look great but what happens on our program is patients get addicted to how incredible they can feel once again.  Just like getting the oil changed in your car, we often forget what our bodies are capable of and how well we can function at any age. 

While on our 12-week weight loss program patients consistently give us feedback about how much more energy they have and how much their sleep has improved. Patients remark that their bloating has gone away and that clothes fit so much better and often times a new smaller size is needed.

Patients often say goodbye to their stomach pains and watch acid reflux melt away. Patients remark that they no longer have to wake up in the night to eat antacids.

Increased libido, more energy, less brain fog, better digestion, fewer pills, better focus, and getting a renewed sense of excitement with life are the things that patients love experiencing while on our doctor-directed weight loss program.

Are you ready to feel amazing too?

Call Legacy Clinic at (352) 259-0024 to schedule your free weight loss consultation so you too can feel AMAZING in 2022!

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Mike lost 46 lbs

Mike is like many of us who are busy with life and struggle to maintain a superb healthy lifestyle. When life stressors get in the way, such as moving, the unwanted weight can pack on. We catch ourselves saying, “I will try to lose weight next year”, but we fail and choice the familiar route of comfort foods. Months and years of this process start to take a toll on our hormones and our fat-burning hormones. Did you ever think that you could reset your hormones to give you energy and help you lose weight?

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Mike is a great testimonial of a person who tried dieting, tried exercising, and got frustrated not being able to lose weight. It wasn’t till he found out about Dr. Chris’s supervised weight loss program at Legacy Clinic of Chiropractic in The Villages. Mike found the program very easy to do. He had weekly consultations and weigh-ins with Dr. Chris to monitor his results. The first two days are usually everyone’s favorite because you are allowed and encouraged to eat as much food as possible to prep your body to be in a fat-burning state. After the first 48 hours, the doctor-formulated sublingual drops start to do their magic by resetting your hormones and giving you energy while making you feel full. There is a protein and a vegetable portion that you are to follow for each meal and a special detox shake to cleanse the system. 

After 3 months, Mike felt younger and looks great with an amazing 48 lbs weight loss. Most people will look different, but many also help their bodies by not needing medication or two. One of the main blood levels we see normalize is cholesterol and a1c. 

If you would like more information on how to lose fat and keep it off forever, please contact legacy Clinic in The Villages at 352-259-0024

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47 pounds in 3 months

Check out how much weight these two patients lost in 12 weeks.

Yes, that’s right – they both lost 47 pounds!

They did this by following our amazing doctor-directed weight loss program.

Both of these patients began with a free consultation in the office which included an evaluation using our state-of-the-art body scale.  We analyzed their total weight and broke that weight into categories such as fat mass, muscle mass, and water weight. We also studied how well their body’s metabolism was functioning. This evaluation allowed us to set realistic goals and a specific plan based on their body’s unique composition. 

Their weight loss program included a portion-controlled diet along with a few supplements to help reset their body’s hormones and cravings while shedding unwanted fat and weight along the way. To help detoxify their bodies, they drank daily shakes before lunch and dinner and took liquid nutrition.

They were told to drink the proper amount of water, to eat a wide variety of foods, and to walk 20-30 minutes every day.  They came to the office every week for 12 weeks to be held accountable and to be congratulated for the amazing job they were doing.  

After all, was said and done they are each 47 pounds lighter! 

Contact us now to start your own incredible weight loss journey! 

Sincerely, 

Dr. Christopher Kessler, DC

Legacy Clinic of Chiropractic | Acupuncture | Weight Loss Program | Massage

1950 Laurel Manor Drive, Suite #202 & 204

The Villages, FL 32162

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Benefits Of Natural Doctor Guided Weight Loss Vs. Plastic Surgery

A hanging pot-like belly is downright a dent to your self-confidence. Obesity is one health condition that not only affects the way you look but also disrupts your organs. According to the WHO, 13% of the world’s adult population was obese in 2016.

Many people across the globe seek medical attention for weight loss but are baffled as to what should be opted doctor supervised weight loss plans or plastic surgeries (liposuction and smart lipo techniques). Today we shall discuss the benefits of following a doctor-formulated weight loss program.

Benefits Of Natural Weight Loss

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No Need For Surgeries

With a natural weight loss program that involves diet and exercise, there is no need for surgical interventions. Plastic surgery procedures (such as liposuction), on the other hand, are not for weight loss but rather “fat-cut” procedures that require minor surgical procedures. Thus, weight loss programs can be easily adopted even by those who fear needles.

Improvement In Lipid And Glycemic Profiles

In a smart lipo operation, excess adipose tissue is removed from specific areas in the operation but it doesn’t impact the lipid profile. The doctor-guided weight loss has shown to be effective in depleting tissue deposits and improving lipid profiles and insulin sensitivity.

Better Targeting Of Fat Cells

Doctors’ recommended program of 28 lbs loss in 40 days targets the belly fat cells better than liposuction. Research shows that dietary weight loss targets adipose tissues (fat cells) in the belly and leads to significant improvements in insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular health.

No Hefty Costs

Doctor-guided weight loss requires you to cut down on carbs to aid fat loss. This does not require you to invest a large sum while opting for a plastic surgery operation can drain you of your entire life savings.

No Side Effects

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The greatest benefit of natural weight loss over plastic surgery is that it saves you from complications/side effects of liposuction. Studies show a list of post-surgical complications of liposuction including edema, ecchymosis, seromas, irregularities, etc.

As there is no surgery involved, there is no recovery time needed for doctor-advised weight loss programs.

References

  1. .https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight
  2. Goss, Amy M., et al. “Effects of weight loss during a very low carbohydrate diet on specific adipose tissue depots and insulin sensitivity in older adults with obesity: A randomized clinical trial.” Nutrition & Metabolism 17.1 (2020): 1-12.
  3. McLaughlin, Tracey, et al. “Dietary weight loss in insulin-resistant non-obese humans: Metabolic benefits and relationship to adipose cell size.” Nutrition, Metabolism, and Cardiovascular Diseases 29.1 (2019): 62-68
  4. Dixit, Varun V., and Milind S. Wagh. “Unfavourable outcomes of liposuction and their management.” Indian journal of plastic surgery: official publication of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India 46.2 (2013): 377.
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Weight Gain Due to Hormonal Imbalances

Endocrine glands secrete hormones that are distributed all over your body via the blood. They play a vital role in the body’s metabolism, helping maintain a healthy weight.

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Impact Of Hormones on Weight

To lose weight and keep it off, we should understand the workings of these hormones. They work as follows;

Hormone Endocrine Gland (Produced by)FunctionIssues due to malfunction
InsulinPancreas (islets of Langerhans)handles utilization and storage of blood sugar (glucose) makes the cell walls permeable to glucose (source of energy)excess sugar is turned into glycogen stored in the liver, muscles, and adipose tissue (fat cells) glycogen turns to glucose in presence of insulinChronically, high levels of insulin in the blood lead to insulin resistance, weight gain, diabetes (Type 2)
LeptinWhite adipose tissue, but also by the stomach, skeletal muscle & pituitary glandappetite suppressant hormone communicates with your brain  telling it when you are satiated or hungryLeptin resistance Feeling unsatiated or empty leading to the brain telling your body to keep eating à weight gain
Ghrelina pleiotropic hormone secreted by endocrine X/A-like cells of the stomach & in small amounts by the small intestine, pancreas, and brainstimulates appetite increases food intake promotes fat storageincreased appetite à body weight disorders like cachexia, anorexia nervosa
CortisolAdrenal glandsThe adrenal cortex produces hormones that control sex (androgens, estrogens)salt balance in the blood (aldosterone) sugar balance (cortisol)causes cravings for sugary, fatty & salty foods affects the carbohydrate & fat metabolism à weight gain
estrogengonads – ovaries, corpus luteum, and placenta non-gonad organs – liver, heart, skin, and brainoptimal functioning of female reproductive organsproduced too little or too much estrogen à weight gain

Conclusion

There are other obscure hormones such as – Neuropeptide Y (NPY), Cholecystokinin (CCK), Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1), and Peptide YY (PYY) – that play a role in weight gain. Legacy Clinic offers a doctor-directed weight loss program that targets hormone imbalances to determine the source of the weight gain and provides a custom weight loss solution for each patient.

Legacy Clinic in The Villages operates a doctor-directed weight loss program that gets to the cause of weight gain. Contact us today to find out the cause of your weight gain and learn about how you can reset your hormones to keep the weight off forever. Legacy Clinic is located in The Villages, FL at Laurel Manor Professional Plaza.