10
Aug
Reasons Women Lose Sexual Desire – And What They Can Do About It
Your health is about more than just diet and exercise. It is about every aspect of your being, including your sexuality. Issues with sexual desire can interfere with other aspects of your life. The media tends to focus on issues and solutions surrounding male sexual dysfunction...
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10
Aug
Is Manopause Real? What Men Can Do About It
Menopause in women is quite specific. It marks the end of their ability to reproduce. While “manopause” is not the same, there is no question men go through hormonal changes in middle age. Dr. Lynne Ahn of Ahn Point Wellness explains that manopause is due to more than just aging ...
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10
Aug
Ways To Protect the Health of Your Thyroid
The small, butterfly-shaped thyroid gland located at the front of the neck controls and regulates your heart rate, temperature, metabolism, energy and a whole lot more. When your thyroid is not functioning well, your entire endocrine system suffers. Dr. Lynne Ahn of Ahn Point Wel...
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10
Aug
Why Has My Metabolism Decreased With Age?
Metabolism slows with aging. Remember when you could eat anything you want and not gain an ounce? A slowing metabolism doesn’t allow you to do that anymore. Dr. Lynne Ahn, a board-certified gastroenterologist and anti-aging and regenerative medicine specialist at Ahn Point Wellne...
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10
Aug
Side Effects of Menopause You May Not Expect — And How to Handle Them
When it comes to menopause, every woman knows to expect hot flashes. What your mother and physician might not have prepared you for is the full range of other symptoms you may experience during this new phase of life. Dr. Lynne Ahn is a board-certified anti-aging regenerative med...
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10
Aug
Who Should See an Integrative Gastroenterologist?
As Wellesley, MA’s top integrative gastroenterologist, Dr. Lynne Ahn is contacted by many new patients who are not sure whether an integrative gastroenterologist is the kind of doctor they are looking for. The confusion is understandable — although integrative medicine programs a...
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10
Aug
Foods to Help You Manage Your Stress
If you are having trouble managing anxiety in your life, controlling your diet may be part of the solution. Foods can play a significant role in helping to reduce cortisol levels. Since cortisol is the body’s primary stress hormone, lowering it can have a positive effect on the a...
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10
Aug
Helpful Ways to Manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder that causes symptoms like bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation and cramping. Research suggests that around 10 to 15% of Americans have this disorder, but that statistic is hard to pinpoint since at least half of peopl...
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10
Aug
Best Nutrients for Good Gut Health
Microbes in your gastrointestinal tract make up your gut biome. The majority of these microorganisms consist of bacteria. Maintaining the good bacteria in your gut and minimizing bad bacteria is key to a healthy, well-functioning gut. The health of the gut also affects the brain ...
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10
Aug
The Many Benefits of a Medically Supervised Detox
Is something just not right? You want to feel your best, but vague conditions nag at you. Our bodies are exposed to toxins every day, through food, air or skin. This exposure takes a toll. Board-certified Gastroenterologist Dr. Lynne Ahn of Ahn Point Wellness discusses how a medi...
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10
Aug
Common Treatments for Thyroid Disorder
The thyroid gland is responsible for producing hormones that control your metabolism. If you are diagnosed with thyroid disease, it means that your body has problems producing the right amount of thyroid hormones. An imbalance in thyroid hormones can manifest in a variety of medi...
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10
Aug
Endoscopy vs. Colonoscopy: What’s the Difference?
Endoscopy and colonoscopy are medical procedures that involve the use of a special camera to look at parts of the gastrointestinal tract. In this post, Dr. Lynne Ahn will review the differences between the exams, including the reasons why a person may need one or both, and the di...
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