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Regenerative Medicine

Regenerative medicine helps those suffering from injuries who may not respond well to rest, physical therapy, or other non-surgical treatments. It is a leading treatment method for treating sports-related injuries, and comes in many shapes and sizes. This article covers the fundamentals of regenerative medicine, the various treatments, and the

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How Does Caffeine Impact Beauty?

We all need a boost sometimes… we’re only human after all. Caffeine is the easiest substance to turn to when we get drowsy. But, do you know how caffeine impacts beauty in both the short and long term? Would you be surprised to learn that there are both pros and

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PRP Facelifts vs Traditional Facelifts

While the reasons people choose to undergo facelifts vary greatly, the main reasons are often related to combating the dreaded effects of aging. In the past, traditional facelifts were the only option for those seeking more youthful skin. However, the emergence of PRP to the medical world is starting to change that.

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Ayurvedic Medicine: What is it and How Can it Help You?

Our very own Devon Perry sat down to interview the accomplished Dr. Nisha Khanna, a Functional Ayurvedic medicine doctor. She is one of the co-directors of the Whole Foods employee clinic and runs her own private practice, both here in Austin. Dr. Khanna employs a unique combination of Ayurveda, functional medicine,

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4 Non-Cosmetic Reasons People Undergo PRP Treatment

We can’t stop talking about PRP and all its benefits. The vast range of different fields, injuries, and issues that PRP can impact is not only profound, but continues to grow. Beyond the cosmetic benefits of PRP popularized by celebrities, PRP is also responsible for bringing both relief and aid

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The History of PRP

To refresh your memory, PRP is blood that has been infused with 5-10 times more platelets (the healing elements in your blood) than normal. It can sometimes even be used during surgical procedures to get a jump start on the recovery process. PRP therapy is most often used to treat

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What is PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)?

  What is PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)? Our blood is largely made up of plasma. It’s the clear/light yellow liquid that remains after the red and white blood cells, as well as the platelets, have been removed. All on its own, plasma can be donated to help cure or alleviate a

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The Fraxel Laser: An Explanation and Demonstration

What is a Fraxel Laser? The Fraxel Laser is a fraxelated ablated laser that focuses on treating only a fraction of the skin at one time. Due to the less invasive nature of this procedure, the patient is able to go back to their daily activities relatively quickly. Devon Perry,

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Cosmetic Applications of PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

  What are the Cosmetic Applications of PRP? Among some of the many uses for PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), one of the most exciting applications lies in cosmetics. For example, PRP has proven to be a fantastic supplementary aid in several aesthetic dermatology procedures such as skin rejuvenation (largely focusing on

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