Alpine Health & Wellness Blog

Prevent Loss of Muscle Mass with Aging

A major condition that affects physical abilities as we grow older is the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, which is called sarcopenia. Studies suggest that muscle mass decreases by about 3 to 8 percent per decade after age 30 and at higher rates after age 60.

Botox vs Laser: Which is Best for Aging Skin?

Ever wonder if Botox or laser treatments are best for improving fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin? While Botox and laser skin rejuvenation therapies are very different in their application, they both have advantages in improving aging skin.

Semaglutide for Weight Loss

Semaglutide is a new and effective medication approved by the FDA for weight loss. Semaglutide affects GLP-1, a hormone that plays a role in appetite and digestion. People using semaglutide report reduced hunger and cravings. Semaglutide is a once weekly injection in the abdomen with studies showing up to 15% loss in body weight. Semaglutide works best when combined with a healthy diet and exercise.

Managing Estrogen Dominance in Perimenopause

Women can begin having perimenopausal symptoms in their early 40’s that can persist for 5-10 years. These symptoms can include fatigue, weight gain, difficulty sleeping, anxiety and irregular menstrual patterns. The most common reason for these symptoms is estrogen dominance. Estrogen dominance can be caused by either too much estrogen and or too little progesterone. There are many reasons women can have too much estrogen including chemicals in our food, water, and skin products, animal products with hormones, soy and any exposure to plastics (think plastic water bottles, storage containers, zip lock bags)

TESTOSTERONE THERAPY FOR WOMEN

Testosterone therapy have many potential benefits for both men and women. It makes sense that they would help men, but most people don’t realize that women need testosterone, too. A woman’s normal total testosterone level is about 1/20 the level...

INTERMITTENT FASTING & WEIGHT LOSS

Intermittent Fasting & Weight Loss Intermittent fasting is a term that has gained popularity, but not everyone understands why intermittent fasting can be beneficial for weight loss. Intermittent fasting is a time in which we do not eat any...

EFFECTIVE FDA APPROVED TREATMENT FOR URINARY INCONTINENCE.

Over 19 million women in the United States are affected by some form of urinary incontinence which is the involuntary leakage of urine. There are three different types of urinary incontinence: Stress incontinence is when there is exerted pressure...

BENEFITS OF HIGH DOSE VITAMIN C INFUSIONS

High dose vitamin C infusions (over 10 grams) can be a powerful and effective tool for health and wellness. Vitamin C is a vital nutrient for our bodies, but it is not produced within the body itself. Thus, is needs to come from...

NAD+ INFUSIONS & KETAMINE: A POWERFUL COMBINATION

The many amazing benefits of ketamine and NAD+ infusions are relatively unknown to most people. They each have positive effects for mental health, chronic pain, and many neurological...

EMSCULPT NEO VS COOLSCULPTING

At Alpine Health & Wellness, we aim to treat the whole person, inside and out. Sometimes, despite our efforts to eat healthy, exercise, and sleep well, we still need a little help to reach our health and beauty goals. This is...

NAD+ INFUSIONS AND RECOVERY FROM COVID-19

There are a growing number of people experiencing lasting effects from COVID-19 including fatigue, shortness of breath, brain fog, anxiety, and depression. As a practitioner, I have witnessed this first-hand. Two patients that come to mind had no...

VITAMIN D- THE INCREDIBLE NON-VITAMIN AND ITS ROLE IN IMMUNITY

Vitamin D is a hot topic these days and is part of the treatment protocol COVID-19 infections. There is a lot to be said about the amazing benefits of Vitamin D, but did you know that vitamin D cannot exactly be defined as a vitamin? ...