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22 Feb

Surprising Causes of Low Libido In Women

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February 22, 2015

When it comes to getting older, many people focus on the fact that men start to lose their libido (after all, there’s an entire pharmacological industry based around it). But very little spotlight is shed on a woman’s libido, particularly in her golden years. No matter what the reasons why this might be, it’s important for women of all ages to know that a low libido doesn’t always have to be an inevitable consequence of getting older…

In fact, it can often be boiled down to hormonal fluctuations.

Low libido and sex drive are often seen in premenopausal, menopausal, and postmenopausal women; even younger women complain about having a low sex drive. This complaint can usually be attributed to hormones changing during the menopausal process (or, in cases of younger women, changing hormones due to birth control).

For women going through menopause, three hormones begin to drastically change: progesterone, testosterone, and estrogen. Progesterone takes a nosedive during this time, which allows estrogen to dominate hormonal levels. Excessively high levels of estrogen have been shown to cause low libido in women, as well as muscle atrophy, increased lethargy, and other symptoms.

Unfortunately, testosterone is no help here. During menopause, the body tells the ovaries to start reducing the amount of testosterone being produced. Since testosterone is the hormone responsible for regulating and promoting a person’s sex drive, women often experience lower sexual drive.

If you’ve been suffering from a low libido, it might be time to consider hormone therapy at the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, Texas. Owner and operator Dr. Nhi Le is a certified anti-aging expert, which means she has the experience and know-how necessary to create and implement highly successful hormone treatments.

What’s more, Dr. Le offers pellet hormone therapy, which is a unique approach to administering hormones. With pellet hormone therapy, hormones are delivered right into the bloodstream, allowing for greater efficacy and faster results. Dr. Le is one of the few providers in the greater Victoria, Texas area who offers this innovative approach to hormone therapy.

To learn more about correcting a low libido – not to mention feeling refreshed, energetic, and alert again!
Call Fountain of Youth Medical Spa today to schedule an appointment at (361) 576-9100.

21 Feb

How to Improve Your Sleep

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February 21, 2015

Sleep is essential to living a healthy and fulfilling life; after all, it can be difficult to do everything that needs to be done if you’re constantly running on empty. But getting enough sleep at night is easier said than done – plus, with so many stresses and worries on your mind, it can be tough staying asleep.

So how can you improve your sleep so you can feel more alert, refreshed, and revitalized? Here’s what you need to know:

Watch your caffeine intake. Drinking coffee might help you power through the day – but it can make it harder for you to fall asleep at night. Try to cut down on your caffeine intake by only having one cup of coffee per day. What’s more, make sure you don’t have any caffeine after 3pm; this ensures the caffeine leaves your body in time for bed.
Use naps sparingly. If you’re constantly tired and trying to catch up on your sleep with naps, beware – you might be doing more harm than good. A typical REM sleep cycle is about ninety minutes long. That means you need to take a nap that’s shorter than twenty minutes (before you enter REM sleep) or around the 90-minute mark. Just be careful with longer naps – they tend to mess with your regular sleeping schedule, which can exacerbate your sleeping issues.
Turn off your phone. If you check your email right up until you go to bed – or you just can’t turn off that TV marathon – you’re making it much more difficult for you to fall asleep. Excessive light from devices can trick your brain into thinking it’s still daylight, which prompts mental activity. It takes awhile for your brain to come down from this state, so make sure you turn off your devices at least an hour before you go to bed.
Stay consistent with your sleep schedule. It might be nice to sleep in on the weekends, but it can actually mess with your sleep schedule. Try to establish a stable sleep schedule where you wake up and go to sleep around the same times. This can ensure you’re not up until the morning hours of Monday trying to get some sleep.

Sleep is not only essential for feeling refreshed and revitalized; it’s also essential for looking and feeling great. For more information on maintaining your sleep schedule – along with treatments that could help – visit Dr. Nhi Le at the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, Texas today at (361) 576-9100.

27 Oct

Discover The Anti-Cancer Vitamin

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October 27, 2014

Exercising and eating right can be important for looking great – but it also plays an essential role in helping people slash their risk for cancer. It seems like every other week, new studies are being published linking certain types of food with an reduced risk for certain types of cancer.

Now a publication released by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has revealed that if you want to avoid this scary diagnosis, it’s best to load up on your vitamin D.

According to researchers at the NCI, diagnoses and death rates for certain cancers were found to be much lower among individuals who lived in southern latitudes, where people experience relatively high levels of sunlight exposure as opposed to those who live in more northern areas. Vitamin D – or scientifically known as Vitamin D3 – is naturally made within the human body when exposed to sunlight. Therefore, it stands to reason that this research links sunlight exposure with decreased risks of cancer.

There are some types of vitamin D that be found in food sources, including fortified milk, fatty fish, eggs, and fortified cereals.

Despite the prevalence of vitamin D, the NIH has pointed out that not enough people are getting their recommended daily doses of vitamin D. Not getting enough vitamin D has been shown to lead to rickets, osteomalcia, and now, increased risks of cancer.

Don’t leave your health and well-being vulnerable. The Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, Texas is pleased to announce a range of new vitamin supplements by Pure Encapsulation, all of which include your daily dose of vitamin D. The Pure Encapsulation supplements can offer clients the following benefits:

Decreased cancer risk
Lowered blood pressure
Promotion of brain and heart health
Increased metabolic activity
Joint support
Weight management
Improved vision
And much more!

During your consultation with Dr. Nhi Le, you’ll be walked through the range of Pure Encapsulation supplements. Dr. Le will help you pick the right supplements based on what benefits you’d like to experience. Dr. Le can even provide you with dietary recommendations to enhance the benefits of your Pure Encapsulation supplements.

If you’re ready to experience lowered blood pressure and decreased cancer risks, it’s time to discover Pure Encapsulation supplements at the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, Texas.

20 Oct

Dr. Nhi Le: A Victoria Expert In Nutraceuticals

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October 20, 2014

When it comes to living your best life yet and feeling young, you may pay attention to what’s on the outside; namely, how your skin, hair and nails look. While these are certainly important for looking your best, true health and vitality starts from the inside…

And that’s precisely where Nhi Le, MD comes into play.

As the founder and owner of Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, Texas, Dr. Nhi Le is an expert in anti-aging medicines and nutraceuticals, which is the science of administering vitamins to treat a variety of physical, mental, and emotional ailments. Nutraceuticals evolved from several studies that demonstrated how a lack of vitamins could negatively impact someone’s health.

In fact, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have regularly reported that a vitamin-deficient diet can lead to an increase in blood pressure, cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses.

Nutraceuticals also have these amazing benefits:

Weight loss
Decrease in blood pressure
Decrease in cancer risk
Improved energy levels
Improved focus and mental clarity
Better quality skin, hair, and nails
And so much more!

In addition to providing clients with superior nutraceuticals, Dr. Le is also a certified expert in weight loss management. Dr. Le’s specialties include the popular HCG diet and the Ideal Protein Diet. Both are medically supervised and administered by Dr. Le; the latter follows a low-carb, high-protein diet to help clients shed fat faster and speed up metabolic rates.

Nutraceuticals are designed to accommodate your body’s specific needs, as well as your desired outcomes. During your consultation, Dr. Le will walk you through the patented SpectraCell test, which creates a profile of the micronutrients contained within your cells. This provides Dr. Le with the information she needs to customize your nutraceuticals, which helps promote better benefits and faster results.

Dr. Le’s nutraceuticals also include supplements, vitamin packs, natural digestive enzymes, immune system support, liver detox, joint care, and more. Dr. Le can also provide clients with nutraceuticals designed specifically to promote weight loss.

Discover what it’s like to live a truly healthy and active life. Discover nutraceuticals at the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, Texas today.

Give us a call to learn more: 361-576-9100, or simply fill out the form in the top right corner.

31 Mar

Stress and Adrenal Fatigue

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March 31, 2014

Let’s face it: it takes you a long time to feel awake in the mornings. No matter how early you go to bed at night, it seems like an effort to wake up with the alarm clock in time for work. Sure, you experience a sudden rush of energy just before lunch time – but before you know it, you’re feeling exhausted again. This pattern continues in waves, where every few hours you receive a surge in energy, only to encounter a sudden and debilitating crash.

It’s not your schedule that’s making it tough to stay awake, nor is it the stress of your day-to-day job. In fact, there’s a name for this condition – and despite the fact that it affects a large number of Americans, it’s still relatively unknown within medical fields. This condition is known as “adrenal fatigue,” and it’s number one cause is – you guessed it – stressed.

When we experience stress, our adrenal gland – which is responsible for helping us get the energy we need to tackle a tough project or power through a busy day – pumps out cortisol, which provides a stimulating effect. However, the adrenal gland wasn’t designed to program in such a way, which is why people who feel chronically stressed are more likely to suffer from adrenal fatigue. The gland becomes so overworked by the constant stress that it starts to decrease in function. This causes cortisol levels to significantly drop, making it difficult for individuals to feel alert and awake at normal times.

Unfortunately, adrenal fatigue isn’t eliminated by just catching up on your sleep. In order to reverse the debilitating long-term effects of adrenal fatigue, it’s important for individuals to learn how to manage their stress levels, with steps including:

Leading a fulfilling life outside of work
Managing projects at work in a healthy and productive manner
Eating a healthy and well-rounded diet
Getting plenty of exercise (at least three hours of cardio each week)
Engaging in fun activities with positive people

If you’re feeling stressed and fatigued consider having your cortisol levels measured through a simple saliva test. Dr. Le can diagnose and treat adrenal hormone insufficiency through medication as well as supplements to help support the adrenal gland.

Stress-induced fatigue typically follows a pattern where patients consistently don’t sleep well. This often leads to a craving of sugar to keep them going. These patients often have low blood sugar and can even have low blood pressure, which is the final stage of adrenal fatigue.

There are also a number of alternative treatments that can treat adrenal fatigue. If you think you have adrenal fatigue – or would like to know more about your treatment options – visit Dr. Nhi Le at the Fountain of Youth Medical Center in Victoria, TX today. We serve the entire Texas gulf coast, from Corpus Christi to Port Lavaca to Houston, as well as San Antonio and Austin.

To schedule your consultation please fill out the form in the top right corner or call 361-576-9100.

27 Feb

Predict Your Heart’s Future with the Endothelix Vascular Function Test

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February 27, 2014

At the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, Texas, Dr. Nhi Le and her talented staff members are focused on ensuring that clients look as good as they feel. From massages and facials to skin fillers and medical weight loss, Fountain of Youth is a client’s one-stop shop for all his or her aesthetic needs.

But making our patients look beautiful isn’t our only concern; in fact, Dr. Nhi Le is proud to announce the availability of a new test at the Medical Spa – a test that can make it possible for clients to understand their risk for developing certain heart conditions and diseases, including heart attacks.

In honor of February, which is American Heart Month, Fountain of Youth Medical Spa is inviting clients to come test out our Endothelix Vascular Function test, which can help identify common heart risks and put cardiovascular health information right at your fingertips. With this test, clients can find it easier to maintain their heart health and take critical steps to cut down their risks of getting a heart attack.

Here’s how the Endothelix Vascular Function test works:

The first stage of the test begins by taking your blood pressure using an automated cuff device. Much like the devices you can find in pharmacies, you simply insert your arm into the cuff and wait for the device to take your blood pressure. This process takes approximately two to five minutes, in which the cuff measures your vascular reactivity. When the cuff releases its pressure on your arm, the device measures the blood flow into the forearm and hand, which is directly related to your vascular reactivity.

After taking the test, you’ll see instantaneous results that help you better understand your cardiovascular health. During this time, Dr. Nhi Le can help you better understand what your results mean, and what steps you can take to adjust your daily habits to keep your heart healthy and strong.

Staying beautiful means being healthy inside and out. That’s why we invite all clients to predict their heart’s future by taking the Endothelix Vascular Function test at Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX. We conveniently serve the entire Texas Gulf Coast, including Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Sugarland, El Campo & Port Lavaca.

To schedule your cardio health consultation simply fill out the form in the top right corner or call 361-576-9100.

25 Feb

Visit Our CardioHealth® Station at Fountain of Youth Medical Spa

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February 25, 2014

February is often thought of as the month where hearts and flowers are in bloom, thanks to the presence of Cupid. February is American Heart Health month, which is designed to help more Americans become aware of how diet, exercise, and even lifestyle can contribute to heart diseases and increase risks for heart attacks.

At Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, Texas, Dr. Nhi Le and her staff members are dedicated to providing clients with access to information and services that can help them lead healthier lives. It’s Dr. Le’s hope that by doing this, her clients and their family members can make the right choices that cut down on their heart attack risks, as well as other serious and even fatal heart diseases.

One of the most innovations that Dr. Le offers at her Victoria, TX medical spa is the CardioHealth® Station, a unique technology that makes it possible for Dr. Le to measure and assess a client’s heart for its potential risk for heart attacks, disease, and other dangerous maladies. While many factors including blood pressure and cholesterol can provide us with a vague idea of how healthy our hearts are, these factors alone are often not enough to provide clients with the vital life-saving information they need. The CardioHealth® Station, on the other hand, approaches heart assessments from a more comprehensive standpoint by utilizing ultrasound imaging technologies. These images can give physicians like Dr. Le the information they need to come up with the most personalized and effective preventative medicine treatment for those clients with significant risks.

The CardioHealth® Station is ideal for measuring the following factors:

If a client has significant hidden plague within the carotid arteries. A presence of plaque increases the likelihood that a client could experience a heart attack; therefore, Dr. Le can use this image to recommend a preventative course of action.
If a client has a thick carotid wall. This is usually indicative of heart abnormalities and diseases, which can give Dr. Le the information she needs to make effective and healthy recommendations.

To discover how healthy your heart truly is with the CardioHealth® Station, visit Dr. Nhi Le and her staff at the Fountain of Youth Medical Spa in Victoria, TX. We serve the entire Texas Gulf Coast, including Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi, Sugarland, El Campo & Port Lavaca.

To schedule your cardio health consultation simply fill out the form in the top right corner or call 361-576-9100.

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