10
Aug
Does Poor Sleep Make Stress Worse? How to Break the Cycle
If you’ve ever had a sleepless night before a big day, you know how stress and sleep are deeply connected. But what happens when poor sleep becomes a pattern? Chronic sleep deprivation doesn’t just leave you tired — it increases stress levels, making it harder to unwind and fall ...
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10
Aug
Beyond Menopause: How Hormone Therapy Supports Longevity and Bone Health
Menopause is a natural phase of aging, but its effects on your body extend far beyond hot flashes and mood swings. Declining estrogen levels impact your bone density, cardiovascular health, and cognitive function. While lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are essential, horm...
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10
Aug
Metabolic Health and Aging: How to Keep Your Metabolism Active as You Age
As you age, changes in metabolic health can feel inevitable, but understanding how metabolism works and adopting proactive strategies can help maintain a vibrant, active lifestyle. At Ahn Point Wellness, board-certified anti-aging regenerative medicine physician Dr. Lynne Ahn’s g...
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10
Aug
Why the Health of Your Thyroid Matters
Integrative gastroenterologist Dr. Lynne Ahn takes a comprehensive approach to health, recognizing how interconnected your body’s systems are. One small gland that plays a disproportionately large role in overall wellness is the thyroid. Located in the neck, this butterfly-shaped...
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10
Aug
How Do Toxins Enter Your Body? (And How to Limit Your Exposure)
The unfortunate reality of living in the modern world is that every day you’re exposed to environmental and lifestyle toxins that can affect your health. At Ahn Point Wellness, Dr. Lynne Ahn believes that understanding how these toxins enter your body is key to making healthier c...
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10
Aug
Is Ozempic (Semaglutide) a Good Weight Loss Option?
Now that Ozempic, a once-secret weight loss drug used by celebrities and the wealthy, has reached mainstream discourse, you may be wondering whether you could also benefit from this drug in your quest to lose weight. Dr. Lynne Ahn, a renowned gastroenterologist and functional med...
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10
Aug
How Anxiety Affects Your Body
According to the U. S. Census, more than 40 million American adults have an anxiety disorder. Stress is normal for everyone from time to time, but it can be debilitating if you are dealing with anxiety on a regular basis. In addition to taking a toll on your mental health, anxiety...
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10
Aug
What a Colonoscopy Can Tell You About Your Body
When most people hear the word “colonoscopy,” their minds go to one thing: a colorectal cancer screening. While most physicians recommend preventative colonoscopies once per decade beginning at age 45 (sooner and more frequent if risk factors are elevated for a patient), some doc...
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10
Aug
How Bioidentical Hormones Differ from Traditional HRT
Adults can see their hormone levels fluctuate in middle age. For women, estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone production slows significantly, spurring many of the symptoms that are associated with perimenopause and menopause. For both women and men, testosterone levels slow gr...
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10
Aug
Get Your Vitamins More Efficiently with IV Therapy
Most patients who stay in a hospital are given a type of IV (intravenous) therapy to ensure that they stay hydrated amidst an illness or surgery. However, IVs are not just for patients facing an emergency. Anyone can benefit from vitamin IVs to renourish the body. Dr. Lynne Ahn...
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10
Aug
What Keeps You Up at Night? Ways to Conquer Insomnia
Insomnia affects nearly one out of every four Americans. Losing a night of sleep can have a significant impact on a person’s health, mood, and functionality — and the consequences compound for people who struggle with insomnia frequently. If you have many restless nights, Dr. Lyn...
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10
Aug
How Can I Treat My Hemorrhoids?
Hemorrhoids are an unfortunate and common condition that can affect both men and women. Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the rectum or outside of the anus. They can cause pain, discomfort, anal itching, and rectal bleeding. Dr. Lynne Ahn is a board-certified gastroenterologist an...
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